Valley-Wide Recreation announces schedules for holiday events

Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District has scheduled several holiday events throughout the region in December. A tree lighting will be Friday, Dec. 1 at Regional Park in San Jacinto (901 W. Esplanade Ave.). The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with the lighting around 6, followed by a showing of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and free refreshments. Santa will be making a visit as well. Breakfast with Santa will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 in the Michael Paul Gym at Regional Park in San Jacinto. The cost is $3 per person, which includes a pancake breakfast. Activities include children's games and arts & crafts. There will be drawings for a chance to win bikes and other prizes.The grand prize is a $600 Disney gift card donated by Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation. Tickets can