Santa’s Candy Cane Lane is coming to the Horizon in Stateline for three days of holiday activities geared toward children.

The festivities are Dec. 11 3-7pm, and Dec 12-13 noon-6pm in the convention center of the hotel-casino.

Mrs. Claus will help each child write a message to Santa. The Horizon has checked with the North Pole and has been assured Santa will be writing letters back. Santa will haul his letters home each night at 7:15, 6:15 and 6:15, on the respective nights.

Hot cocoa, candy canes and games are free. Holiday movies will be shown.

For $5 kids (and presumably adults, too) can get a framed picture of themselves with Santa. It costs $1 to make ornaments, $2 to decorate cookies and $10 to build a gingerbread house.

A holiday crafts fair will be going on at the same time. Carolers will be strolling, music playing.

Crosby and Danny Kaye. Well, this new stage version (it played on Broadway for the first time just last year) has been updated with some absolutely wonderful chorus numbers while keeping the old favorites.

Under the direction of Nanette Niven is a star-studded cast with seniors Christopher Yarrow, Nick Kushner, Catie Kushner, Chelsea Wightman, Will Caglia, and Emily Dixon in the leading roles. A bevy of talented actors, singers and dancers make up the musical chorus with choreography by Marcia Sarosik and vocal instruction by Bob Grant.

A full orchestra, under the direction of STHS music instructor Casson Scowcroft includes students and professionals.

Showtime is 7pm Dec. 10-12 and 2pm Dec. 13.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors, free for Super ASB.

Tickets are available at the door or from the STHS ASB Office (530) 541.4111, ext. 285 between 10am-3pm.

The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce will have its annual Holiday Gala Business After Hours Mixer at the Riva Grill on Dec. 10 from 5:30-7:30pm.

‘Tis the season of giving and helping those in need. The Holiday Gala will benefit local charities, including Tahoe Youth & Family Services, South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center and Christmas Cheer. While everyone is feeling the effects of the struggling economy, please join us in efforts to provide holiday gifts and food to the less fortunate in our community.Donations are critical in ensuring each of these organizations’ ability to continue serving the community.

A minimum $5 donation amd an item donation are required of all Holiday Gala attendees.A minimum $10 donation is required of attendees without an item donation.

Items on the charities’ wish lists include:

Non-perishable, commercial food

Wrapping paper, bows, tags, tape etc.

Gifts for children of all ages (especially teenage children)

Arts & Crafts Projects

Crayons and other art supplies

Books

Games

Soccer balls, footballs, basketballs etc.

Winter Hats/ Mittens/ Scarves etc.

Zip-up sweatshirts with hoods

Inexpensive MP3 players

Inexpensive jewelry

Nail polish sets, lotion/bath product sets

Gift certificates (iTunes, Ross, WalMart, Jack in the Box, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Beach Hut Deli, the Adidas outlet)

All things soft and fuzzy.

For more information, call (775) 588.1728 or visit www.tahoechamber.org .

Celebrate your family and friends by treating them to a spectacular dinner with a great view at the Fresh Ketch in South Lake Tahoe.

There will be a special Christmas menu on Dec. 25 upstairs, along with the regular menu. Enjoy prime rib, pork loin & honey glazed ham with all the trimmings.

The Seafood Bar is open 11:30am-4pm (regular menu). Christmas Dinner served upstairs starting at 4pm. Reservations highly recommended. (530) 541.5683

New Year’s Eve celebration at the Fresk Ketch in South Lake Tahoe.

Live music, five-course dinner with Champagne toast, and more.

The Seafood Bar will be serving the regular menu and the special New Year’s menu will be served upstairs beginning at 5pm.

Live entertainment from 5 O’Clock Charlie starting at 9pm. Reserve your dinner table by calling 530.541.5683

The Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus of Sierra College, directed by Susan K. Horst, Chris Nelson, and Tom Acord, presents “Classically Christmas” at the Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley on Dec. 12 at 7pm and Dec. 13 at 4pm.

The concert has become a tradition in the Truckee, North Tahoe region, ushering in the holiday season with light holiday classics, an audience sing along, and joyous classic literature. The chorus and strings will feature Mozart’s Solemn Vespers and selections from Handel’s Messiah.

General Admission $11, preferred seats are $20 and children and students are free. Six Peaks Grille and Sandy’s Pub, at the Resort at Squaw Creek, will be offering a 20 percent discount on food with proof of tickets.

Advanced tickets are recommended. For more information, go to www.singttcc.org.

Santa is coming to Lake Tahoe Holidays on Dec. 5 from 2-5pm.

The event is sponsored by the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce,  hosted by and held at Lake Tahoe Holidays Gift Store located at 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd., No. 29 in the Village Center in South Lake Tahoe.

Fine Art Cakes will provide an array of fresh baked holiday goodies.

Bring your camera and capture that special moment as your kids share their wish lists with Santa. This event is free.

For more information, call (530) 542.5060 or southtahoechamberofcommerce@gmail.com or JoAnn Conner at (530) 544.7412.

Unity at the Lake New Year’s Burning Bowl Ceremony (as part of our regular Sunday Celebration Service) – Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Tahoe.

Meditation Dec. 27 at 9am, service begins at 10am. J

oin us for this ceremony as we release that which we choose not to bring into the New Year.

Refreshments and fellowship follow.

For more info, call (530) 544.2266 or visit www.unityatthelake.org

Unity at the Lake 12 Powers Candle Lighting Service – Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Tahoe.

Dec. 24 6:30pm: Caroling with OneVoice and refreshments;

7-8pm is 12 Powers Candle Lighting Service.

This powerful ceremony will honor the 12 spiritual faculties that lie within each of us. We will celebrate the birth of a new and higher consciousness. For more info, call (530) 544.2266 or visit www.unityatthelake.org

Unity at the Lake Healing Circle – Star Tahoe Building, 2489 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Ste. 27, South Tahoe on Dec. 14 at noon.

Gather together in affirmative prayer to remind ourselves of the Truth of our wholeness. Hands-on healing techniques will be offered for any willing to receive or simply bring your loving and healing energy to share with others. The more people involved, the stronger the healing energy! Love offering. For more info, call (530) 544/2266 or visit www.unityatthelake.org