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“Cease the Grease” nov. 27-Dec. 6

The City of Richardson has teamed up with American Biosource for a holiday collection of cooking oil and grease, located at 551 N. Plano Rd., that started Nov. 27 and runs through Saturday, Dec. 6.

Shoebox Parade Video Debuts Dec. 12

Set a reminder to head to www.cor.net/santa Saturday, Dec. 12, at 9 a.m. to watch the premiere of “Santa’s Village on Parade: A Virtual Shoebox Parade,” sponsored by Methodist Richardson Medical Center, Richardson Woman’s Club, Richardson East Rotary Club and Golden Chick.

Fire Department Announces Toy/Food Drive Benefiting Network

Donations of unwrapped toys and canned/shelf stable food are needed for the Richardson Fire Department’s annual toy and food drive, benefiting the clients of Network of Community Ministries.

pET OF THE WEEK

Jack is a return Pet of the Week member. He is such a friendly guy who is just looking for a home to call his own. He is a 3-year-old, neutered, male black mouth cur pit mix with high energy and loves any attention and affection you can show him.

“Letter From Santa” Registration Deadline is Dec. 7

Help a child receive a personalized letter from Santa with the Parks and Recreation Department’s “Letter from Santa” program.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” Begins at RCT Dec. 11

Celebrate the holiday season with Repertory Company Theatre (RCT) Dec. 11-20 as an ensemble of eight actors (and an angel named Clarence) present, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

Keep Water Lines, Streets Safe Amidst Freezing Temps

Now that the first freeze of the season has come and gone, it’s a good time to get informed about preventing frozen sprinklers and burst pipes, in preparation for more freezing temperatures. Since water expands when it freezes, the pipes holding the water are in danger of bursting if they freeze.