The Tracy Police Department will host its third annual safety fair and coat drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at El Pescadero Skate Park,

299 W Grant Line Road.

Operation: Safe Park will include remote-controlled car races and a free raffle for children, as well as many other activities. A helicopter will also be on display.

Amber Moon, a Tracy police officer, said bikes and scooters were given away at the fair last year, and there will likely be bikes given away again this year.

Moon said Santa Claus will take pictures with children, and there will be a talk on railroad safety at the park.

Volunteers will collect canned food for local food banks and new and used coats.

Moon said all the coats from the drive will be given to Tracy Interfaith Ministries. The fair is important, she said, because it’s a way to educate the community and make local police more accessible to residents.

Briefs

Jacket giveaway

Sikh families will give away new jackets, socks, gloves and beanies to needy families from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Larch Clover Community Center, 11157 W. Larch Road.

For information: Karnail Singh Sandhu, 612-1127.

Bell ringers needed

The Salvation Army is looking for volunteer bell ringers for the Holiday Kettle Program, which runs Friday through Dec. 24. The fundraiser provides emergency help throughout the year to Tracy residents.

For information: Myra Casey, 836-2346.

Holiday fundraiser

The Latina Democratic Club of San Joaquin County will host a Christmas Celebration Fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5 at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 2737 Pacific Ave, in Stockton. Appetizers, champagne and wine will be served, accompanied by music. Special guests in attendance will include Stockton City Councilwoman Susan Talamantes Eggman.

For information: 466-1066.

Tracy High 35-year reunion

Tracy High School’s class of 1975 will have its 35-year reunion on Aug. 7 at The Reserve at Spanos Park in Stockton. There will be a planning meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 at 1418 Mariani Court, Ste. 160.

For information: Jerry, 993-3221; or Diane, 836-5892.

Canned Hope boutique

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will host its Canned Hope Holiday Boutique on Dec. 13, and it needs crafters and

artisans for the event.

Spaces cost $20 each. All proceeds from the space sales will go to Tracy Interfaith Ministries.

For information: 835-7438.

Chronic Pain Support Group

The American Chronic Pain Association meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, 1420 N. Tracy Blvd., in the physical therapy building.

For information: Cheryl, 833-3330.