TODAY

“Church Days” blood drive, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Blood Center, 1410 Kasold Drive, Suite 6, 843-5383.

Immunization clinic by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department (flu shots available), 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m., 200 Maine, 843-0721.

Coat giveaway for needy, by Scotch Cleaners, 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Salvation Army distribution center, 23rd and Harper streets.

AARP driver safety class, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Gallery Room, 707 Vt., second of two-part session, $10, insurance discounts available, 843-3833.

Gingerbread House Auction viewing, benefiting Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., the Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass.

Storytime in Spanish and English, 3 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, 707 Vt., free, no registration required, 843-3833 ext. 117

SATURDAY

“Church Days” blood drive, 8 a.m.-noon, Community Blood Center, 1410 Kasold Drive, Suite 6, 843-5383.

Gingerbread House Auction viewing, benefiting Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., the Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass.

Weatherization training to install kits in qualified homes, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., with installations from 10 a.m. to noon, contact Joe Casad at 832-8615 or e-mail jcasad@linux-magazine.com.

Coat giveaway for needy, by Scotch Cleaners, 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Salvation Army distribution center, 23rd and Harper streets.

Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas parade, 11 a.m., starting at Seventh and Massachusetts streets in downtown Lawrence. More than 100 entries have been accepted. CornerBank is the chief sponsor.

Bookworms Unite!, for 8- to 12-year-olds, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m, Lawrence Public Library’s Gallery, 707 Vt., free, registration requested, 843-3833 ext. 117.

Latin American Food Festival, 6 p.m., Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave., $7, sponsored by Latin American Solidarity.

SUNDAY

Gingerbread House Auction viewing, benefiting Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., the Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass.

Christmas Vespers and Open House, 2 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, Lecompton, 887-6148.

Holiday Homes Tour, 3 p.m.-8 p.m., $10, benefits the Health Care Access Clinic, 841-5760 ext. 209.

Family Storytime, for all ages, 3:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, free, no registration required, 843-3833 ext. 117

Douglas County AIDS Project Red Ribbon Art Auction, 6 p.m. (live auction starts at 7:30 p.m.), Maceli’s, 1031 N.H., $25 ticket donation, 843-0040.

Lighted Holiday Parade, downtown Baldwin, 6 p.m., downtown square, 594-3244.

MONDAY

Douglas County Commission meeting, 8:30 a.m., county courthouse, 1100 Mass.

Immunization clinic by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department (flu shots available), 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-8 p.m., 200 Maine, 843-0721.

Lecompton City Council meeting, 7 p.m., Lecompton City Hall, 327 Elmore St.

TUESDAY

Screenings for people 60 and older by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Lecompton United Methodist Church, 402 Elmore.

Immunization clinic by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department (flu shots available), 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m., 200 Maine, 843-0721.

Toddler Storytime, for 2-year-olds with adults, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., free, registration requested, 843-3833 ext. 117.

Storytime, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, 707 Vt., free, no registration required, 843-3833, ext. 117.

Medicare prescription drug plan presentation, sponsored by Douglas County Senior Services, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt., 842-0543.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County informational meeting, 5:15 p.m., 1525 W. Sixth St., Suite A, 843-7359.

Study group: “Top 25 Greatest Political Ads,” with Paul Curcio, political advertising executive, and Doug Bailey, Republican consultant, 4 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefish Drive, 864-4900.

Lawrence City Commission meeting, 6:35 p.m., City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.