So This Happened...Weekly news summary for Nov. 23-29 -

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY—As we flip the calendar into December, holiday events will be aplenty – albeit socially distanced or virtual.

Tree of remembrance: Start the season by joining the online Hospice Tree of Lights celebration for Concord and Clayton at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1. The ceremony helps families find solace as the names of their loved ones are read, and funds raised provide hospice care for patients not covered by insurance. Read the full story.

To market, to market: The Super Holiday Marketplace takes place Dec. 5 in Pleasant Hill and Dec. 6 in Concord. More the 40 vendors will feature one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. While you’re there, why not drop off a donation for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Read the full story.

More ways to help those in need: Monday, Nov. 30, is the last day to sign up for Meals on Wheels Diablo Region’s Monthly Giving Circle. Tuesday, Dec. 1, brings the Rainbow Community Center’s Giving Tuesday, while auction bidding is now open in advance of Monument Crisis Center’s Heartfelt for the Holidays virtual fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 5.

Sending holiday cheer: The Pioneer is offering Ornament Greetings in the December issue. Cost is $65 for up to 12 words, which can include a special note, a small logo or a photo. Contact the Pioneer by Wednesday, Dec. 2, to be included. Read the full story.

So This Happened…Weekly news summary for Nov. 23-29

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