Mary Rathman

Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano will host these events to help the community during the holiday season:

• Toys for Tots: Toys can be dropped off in the West Pasco Government Center, Central Pasco Government Center and East Pasco Government Center through Dec. 14 for the Marine Corps League’s annual program.
• Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive: The Gulf Harbors, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel and Dade City offices will be Red Kettle donation sites on Dec. 12 and Dec. 19.
• The Volunteer Way/Farm Share: Collection jars are at all five tax collector offices. Donations will help purchase fresh food for families in need.
• Be a Santa to a Senior: Come pick up a gift tag and purchase a present for a senior in your community. Giving trees are on display in the Central Pasco Government Center’s Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel offices.

For information about each program, and hours and locations, call Greg Giordano at (727) 847-8179.

Tax Collector Mike Fasano, State Sen. John Legg, State Rep. Richard, State Rep. Amanda Murphy, and Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco, will host the 21st annual “Farm Share Holiday Food Giveaway” on Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Faith Baptist Church, 9230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey. The giveaway includes fresh food donated by Florida’s farmers. All needy families are welcome. For information, call Mike Fasano at (727) 847-8165.

Garden Café, 14227 Seventh St., in Dade City, will host a “Wine Down” on Dec. 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The guest artist will be The Valerie Gillespie Ensemble. For information, call (352) 567-7277.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will have a book bazaar on Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a selection of books, audio and video media, magazines, and related materials, most for less than $3. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

The Florida Orchestra will present “Sleigh Ride,” a Holiday Pops concert, on Dec. 11 at 8 p.m., at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. Macinnes Place in Tampa. The concert will have sing-along carols and a rendition of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Tickets start at $15. For information, call (813) 229-7827.

There are a limited number of tickets left for the Live Oak Theatre Company’s “A Merry Medieval Madrigal Feast” on Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m., at Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 200 Mount Fair Ave., in Brooksville. The dinner show will feature traditional Christmas music, and comedic and dramatic presentations featuring members of the Royal Court. Guests will be announced as Lords and Ladies, and are invited to dress accordingly (optional). Tickets are $18 for adults and teens, and $5 for kids ages 12 and younger. For information, call (352) 593-0027.

The Land O’ Lakes AARP will have its annual chapter Christmas/Holiday luncheon meeting on Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m., at Holy Trinity Church in Lutz. The cost of the luncheon is $15. Anyone age 50 and older who would like to attend, and members who plan to attend, should email .

The Tampa Jewish Community Center, 13009 Community Campus Drive in Tampa, will start beginner/intermediate knitting classes on Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. The classes are $7 per member, and $10 per non-member. Guests should bring pastel or light color, worsted weight Number 4 yarn, and an eight or nine size needle. For information or to RSVP, contact Marisssa Rosenthal at 9813) 769-4724 or .

Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will host a preview screening of “Downton Abbey” Season 6 on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., for general admission seating. Admission is free, but seats are limited and registration is required. To reserve a space, visit WEDU.org/downtonabbey/da6wesleychapel/.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host an afternoon movie, for adults, on Dec. 10 at 1:15 p.m., for adults. Refreshments will be served. Most movies shown are based on books. For information, call (813) 929-1214.