TODAY

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

Toddler storytime for 2-year-olds and an accompanying adult, preregistration requested, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Old-Fashioned Cookie Exchange, an FCE program, 9:30 a.m., Deal Six Auditorium, Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St., bring copies of recipe, too.

Storytime for all ages, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, 707 Vt., no registration required.

“Turning Hope into Action: Combating HIV/AIDS,” by Peace Corps volunteer Hilary Hungerford, noon-1 p.m., Kansas Union Alcove E, brown-bag lunch.

Storytime in English and Spanish, 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, 707 Vt.

Saturday

Kickoff for Toys for Tots Train, toy collection until Dec. 24, either Hy-Vee location, 3504 Clinton Parkway or 4000 W. Sixth St.

Flu clinic, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, 200 Maine, 843-0721.

Gingerbread House Festival viewing, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass.

“A Victorian Christmas,” children’s program with treats, crafts and visit from Father Christmas, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., $5 per child.

Downtown Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, 11 a.m., downtown Lawrence, free.

Festival of the Nativities, noon-4 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, Fourth and Elm streets, free, 843-1756.

Lawrence Children’s Choir holiday concert, 7 p.m., Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 6001 Bob Billings Parkway, $6 in advance at Hume Music, 711 W. 23rd St., or $8 at the door.

Mayors and Players “Turn It On!” Retro Party, raising funds for Lawrence families whose utilities have been shut off, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., J.B. Stout’s, 721 Wakarusa Drive, Suite 100, 841-5335.

Sunday

Festival of the Nativities, noon-4 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, Fourth and Elm streets, free, 843-1756.

Gingerbread House Festival viewing, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass.

Holiday Homes Tour benefit, 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Health Care Access Clinic, 1920 Moodie Road, $10 (includes calendar), www.healthcareaccess.org.

Cordley School 90th anniversary reception, 1837 Vt., 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Lecompton Christmas Vespers, 2 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave.

82nd annual KU Holiday Vespers, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, $10-$12.50.

76th annual Christmas Candlelight Vespers, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Eighth and Grove streets, Baldwin.

Monday

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

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

Flu clinic, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Eudora City Hall, 843-0721.

Gingerbread House Festival viewing, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass.

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 St.

Immunization clinic by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, 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 and an accompanying adult, preregistration requested, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Flu clinic, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Baldwin Senior Center, 843-0721.

Gingerbread House Festival viewing, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass.

Storytime for all ages, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, 707 Vt., no registration required.

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

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

Civil Air Patrol informational meeting, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Kansas National Guard Armory, 200 Iowa, 841-0752.

Kanwaka Township Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Kanwaka Township Hall, off U.S. Highway 40.

Wednesday

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

Health screenings for people 60 and older by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Babcock Place, 1700 Mass.

Books & Babies Storytime, for 8- to 23-month-olds with parent, 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt., no registration required.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County informational meeting, noon, 1525 W. Sixth St., Suite A, 843-7359.

Flu clinic, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 W. 27th St., 843-0721.

Douglas County Commission meeting, 6:35 p.m., county courthouse, 1100 Mass.

Gingerbread House Festival auction, 7 p.m., Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass.

“The Way to Win: Taking the White House in 2008,” lecture and book signing with ABC News political director Mark Halperin, 7:30 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, KU’s West Campus, 864-4900.