Holiday Toy Drives + Hundreds of Turkeys Donated: Saturday Smiles

The holiday season has arrived in Northern California bringing with it toy drives and spectacular holiday light displays. Read on to find out more about the seasonal events and uplifting stories from across the Bay area and beyond.

Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri To Volunteer As Salvation Army Bellringer

• Find Fieri with a red kettle Saturday in what has become a holiday tradition for the Food Network star.

5 Best Indian Restaurants In The San Francisco Bay Area: Michelin

• Whether you are looking for a hearty lunch or a memorable dinner, this list gives you tantalizing choices.

Deacon Dave's Reopens Friday

• Livermore's 'House of Doves' reopens Friday with a parade down Hillcrest Avenue.

Widmer World Winter Village Opens Friday In Pleasanton

• Enjoy an enchanting lights display open nightly for the month of December.

Photo: Graton Resort & Casino Donates 200+ Turkeys To Food Bank

• It marks the fifth holiday season Graton has partnered with Redwood Empire Food Bank to help feed people in need across Sonoma County.

De La Salle Lacrosse, St. Vincent De Paul Provide Thanksgiving For 100

• It was the 13th Thanksgiving that coaches and players teamed up with volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul to feed the hungry in Concord.

Holiday Share And Toy Drive Seeks Gifts For Marin Kids

• The annual toy drive serves more than 400 kids, and the Holiday Share celebration will return indoors for the first time in three years.

Holiday In The Vineyards Donates Toys To Local Children

• Enjoy special wine deals at participating vineyards, and help local children in need enjoy holiday toys.

Alameda Firefighter's Annual Toy Program Is Underway

• The fire department is collecting new toys for struggling families.

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