These photos were submitted by Diane Valle from Ellis Self Storage in Modesto as part of our Coats for Kids Drop Off Box photo gallery contest.

Thank you Diane for being part of the Coats for Kids campaign and for participating in this contest!

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Want to have some fun, promote your organization and possibly win a prize, while you're helping us keep more than half a million families warm?

Just dress up your drop off box and email us 4 or more pictures of it to writer@news10.net.

When you do, we'll create a photo gallery article on News10 My Neighborhood.

Christmas in Cordova returns for its second year on Saturday, December 15 to assist less fortunate Rancho Cordova families during the holiday season.

A toy drive is taking place through Monday, December 3 that will provide gifts for parents to holiday “shop” for their children at the event. Rancho Cordova City Hall has been added as a donation drop off site for new, unwrapped toys. A collection bin is accessible in the first floor lobby, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 2729 Prospect Park Drive. Monetary donations will be used to purchase toys, food for the meal, and other event supplies.

Last year, more than 600 families participated for 1,600 children.

“We even provide day care for young children as well as fun and games for older children while their parents select and wrap gifts,” said Rancho Cordova Police Officer Heidi Herrera, who is coordinating the event. “Santa and Mrs.

Historic Folsom's annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony takes place Friday evening from 6 - 9 p.m. rain or shine!  News 10's Melissa Crowley will emcee the event on Historic Sutter Street in the plaza at the ice skating rink.

See Folsom High School's award-winning Jazz Choir, take a free horse-drawn wagon ride, enjoy a spin around the ice skating rink and visit with Santa. 

Support News 10's Coats for Kids drive by dropping off coats at the ice skating rink ticket booth.

Learn more at www.historicfolsom.org.