The briefs

Holly Days offers carriage rides

Warrenville's annual Holly Days celebrations is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday Warren and Batavia roads, Warrenville. The event includes free carriage rides, a visit with Santa music and the lighting of the tree. For details, call (630) 393-7279.

Donate Toys for Tots until Dec. 12

A Toys for Tots collection for new unwrapped toys will be held until Dec. 12 at Wheaton Orthodontic Center, 116 W. Willow Ave., Wheaton. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. For details, call (630) 668-0548.

Artist exhibit to showcase music

Artist James Lackey of Wheaton will exhibit his original artwork during a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at La Spiaza Coffeehouse and Cafe, 114 N. Main St., Wheaton. The free event includes live music by Plan B. For details, call (630) 221-8772.

Holiday open house planned

The Warrenville Public Library will hold a holiday open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the library, 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville. The event features music, entertainment, take-home crafts and refreshments. For details, call (630) 393-1171.

Donate toys for needy children

Glenbard North High school's student council is working with the Humanitarian Service Project to collect new toys for needy children in surrounding communities of Carol Stream. The collection will continue through Dec. 12 at the high school, 990 N. Kuhn Road, carol Stream. For details, call Rita Guritz at (630) 653-7000, ext. 3870.

Fun time clubs in Carol Stream

The Carol Stream Park District will offer Kids Care Days Off Club for when students are out of school and need something to do. The club offers crafts, games and physical activities as well as adventures and file trips.

A Tot Open Gym is also offered for children 9 months to 4 years from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Simkus Recreation Center, 849 Lies Road, Carol Stream. The fee is $3 for residents, $5 for others. For details, visit the Web site at www.csparks.org or call (630) 784-6199.

Children's chorus plans holiday show

The Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus will present its holiday program, Peace in Harmony, at 5 p.m. Dec. 15 in Edman Chapel, Washington and Franklin Streets, Wheaton. Tickets are $25 for reserved seats, $15 for general admission; special rates for groups of 18 or more. For details, visit the Web site at www.gechildrenschorus.org or call (630) 858-2471.