Fuquay-Varina’s Christmas Parade on December 8 will cause street closures downtown starting at 1 pm. Residents are advised to expect detours and consider alternative transport.

Residents in Lewisville can recycle their Christmas trees from Dec. 2 to Jan. 10 by dropping them off at Lewisville Lake Park, with free mulch available as a reward for participation.

Boston Police officers joined seniors for a Thanksgiving luncheon at Nuevo Dia Adult Day Health Center, enhancing bonds between law enforcement and the community.

Santa Claus is visiting Lewisville neighborhoods with the Fire Department from Dec 9, sharing holiday cheer and candy from 6-8 pm, with a live Santa tracker available online.

Valencia College culinary students and the Salvation Army prepared over 8,500 meals for the needy in Orlando this Thanksgiving, while the Orlando Magic served breakfast to the homeless for the 32nd year.

The Saint Paul Police thank Cops n Rodders for donating over 1,300 toys for their Cops & Kids program, brightening the holidays for hospitalized children.

The historic Minor-Porter Log Cabin at LLELA offers a traditional 1870s Christmas experience with candle making, ornament crafting, and caroling, without the need for registration, included in the $5 per vehicle entry fee.

The town of Pembroke Park in Florida started their own tradition by pardoning a turkey named Tom before Thanksgiving, ensuring the bird's survival at a local farm.

North Bay Village announces a golf cart parade and Christmas in the Park event for December 6, with activities starting at 4:30 p.m. Prizes for the best-decorated carts and various holiday festivities are planned.

The Mozel Sanders Foundation continued its Thanksgiving tradition by preparing nearly 10,000 meals for Indiana's needy, with volunteers and notable figures helping in the effort.

Pine Street Inn in Boston served over 2,000 people for Thanksgiving, with support from staff, volunteers like Bruins' Charlie McAvoy, and ongoing efforts to combat homelessness.

Wright County's Compost & Recycling Center suspends woodchip and compost loading starting December 2, due to winter freezing causing safety and equipment damage concerns.

Boston Police officers distributed Thanksgiving meals at St. Anthony’s Shrine, highlighting their commitment to community service beyond their regular duties.