Give to loved ones through charity
Neighborhood Congregational Church is hosting its seventh annual Alternative Christmas Market from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11, according to a news release.
Last year's event was a huge success, raising more than $5,000. Shoppers can buy gifts that provide support and sustenance for people in need, including animals for developing country farmers through Heifer International, weekly one-on-one reading sessions for at-risk children, immunizations to protect vulnerable children, bed nets to prevent malaria, soccer balls to build peace through play, school supplies and uniforms for African girls, and donations to help break the cycle of poverty among youth in developing countries or the cycle of youth homelessness in Orange County.