Holiday Wish Drive
Operating from the belief that every child deserves a gift during the holidays, the Family Giving Tree (FGT) is well into its 2023 Holiday Wish Drive. For over 30 years, the Milpitas nonprofit has held its wish drive to help Bay Area families facing financial hardships during the holiday season.
Before the pandemic, FGT’s Holiday Wish Drive delivered over 80,000 gifts annually, and the nonprofit is slowly working its way back to those numbers. For 2023, they aim to deliver 44,000 gifts.
To contribute a gift, visit FGT’s Virtual Giving Tree at https://wishdrive.org and choose from thousands of requested gift options.
Winter Warble Fest
Karaoke fans can step into the spotlight Dec. 28 at the Winter Warble Fest: A Holiday Sing-Off, set for 6-8 p.m. at the Milpitas Library.
The audience will judge contestants in this all-ages sing-off on their vocal ability, stage presence, creativity and audience impact. The competition involves multiple rounds, the number of which will be determined by the number of contestants.
This event is open to both individual and group performers, as well as those who simply want to enjoy the show. After registering at https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events, email Ron at [email protected] to let him know if you’re a performer or audience member. If it’s the former, include a playlist of 7-10 songs with artists, listed in your preferred sequence.
