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Walnut Creek. Walnut Creek On Ice: Through Jan. 21, Civic Park, 1365 Civic Drive. Holiday ice skating, lessons and more. $12-$15. http://walnutcreekonice.com/. ‘Tis the Symphony: 4 and 8 p.m. Dec. 22, Lesher Center, 1601 Civic Drive. The animated movie “The Snowman” comes to life on the big screen, with the soundtrack performed live by Pacific Boychoir and full orchestra. Hot cocoa and mulled wine will be served an hour before each performance. Prices vary. https://bit.ly/2Qkxdcm. Living Nativity: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 24, Sufism Reoriented Sanctuary, 11 White Horse Court. Seasonal choral music, live animals and refreshments. Free. http://sufismreoriented.org/francisinschools.html.

Having learned from and listened to audiences, Kenison says the 2016-17 season reflects his first year selecting all of the acts, (He entered midstream and had partial input in 2015-16.) There are more Friday-Saturday shows, fewer weeknight shows, ballet flats and bunions Theater shows weren’t boom items last year, but they’ll continue because Kenison says, “those 200 people who came are engaged, vocal and devoted supporters.” Even in this endeavor, there’s deliberation in the crowd-pleasing selections and how they’re sprinkled throughout the season: Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile” (Nov, 15), Neil Simon’s “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” (Mar, 16) and L.A, Theater Works’ production of “Judgement at Nuremberg” (Apr, 19)..

Senior Nutrition Program: Hot meals served along with camaraderie. Must be 55 years or older and a resident of Santa Clara County. Monday-Friday; live dance music at 9:30 a.m.; lunch at 11 a.m. First United Methodist Church, 535 Old San Francisco Road, Sunnyvale. sunnyvaleumc.org/mission/seniornutri tion.html. “Every Body’s Beautiful” Essay Contest: Eating Disorders Resource Center is accepting entries for its fifth annual student essay contest. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to write about the meaning of beauty and to answer questions about how the media and society can affect self-esteem and body image. Cash prizes in each age category, and winners will be recognized on May 3 at the Strong Girls, Strong Women Leadership Conference. Essays will be accepted through March 14. For more information, visit edrcsv.org or call 408-356-1212.

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At 8 p.m. the Discovery Bay community gathers to celebrate the season and its annual Christmas tree lighting event, hosted by the Discovery Bay Lions. Be ready with cameras as Santa will be making a guest appearance. For more information call 925-235-0987. When the time is right to pick out that perfect Christmas tree, Smith Family Farm at 4430 Sellers Ave. in Brentwood offers a great selection of fresh-cut noble and Douglas firs, handmade wreaths and garlands. That done, sit around a cozy fire enjoying holiday music and hot cocoa, then visit the country store for special ornaments, gifts and locally grown nuts. Come on the weekend for a special visit and photo op with Santa. For more information call 925-625-5966.