Christmas give-away event with Alderman Chris Taliaferro

Sunday, Dec. 15, from 12 to 2 p.m.

29th Ward Alderman Chris Taliaferro is hosting, “Christmas with Chris”, a holiday give-away event this month. Apparel, infant pampers, goodie bags, household items and toys will be free and available while supplies last. This give-way event is intended for 29th Ward resi- dents only. For more information, call 773-237-6460. 6272 W. North Ave.

Austin Coming Together Toy Drive still open for donations

Accepting donations through Dec. 13

Austin Coming Together has extended donations until Dec. 13 for their holiday Toy Drive. Donated toys, coats and games will go to local Austin families. People can donate toys for children and young adults ages one to 18. Items can be dropped off at the Austin Coming Together office, located at 5049 W. Harrison St., or items can be bought on the drive’s Amazon wishlist: https://ow.ly/4eXj50UmpCm. Contact hub@austincomingtogether.org for more information. 5049 W. Harrison St.

TNT Rooftop Anniversary and Toy Drive

Sunday, Dec. 22

Austin restaurant and business group, Austin Square, is hosting a toy drive and pop-up shop to celebrate the one-year anniversary of TNT Rooftop. The restaurant, TNT Rooftop, will have brunch and dinner specials all day. TNT Private, the event space next door at 5409 W. Madison St., will have a toy drive from 12 to 4 p.m. A child must be present to receive a free toy-drive item. Dressed 1213, a mobile boutique shop, will also host a pop-up shop from 12 to 6 p.m. To sponsor or donate to the toy drive, call 773-417-4529. Multiple locations, 5405, 5409 and 5411 W. Madison St.

Aging Well Together at the Kehrein Center for the Arts

Friday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Kehrein Center for the Arts is hosting, “Aging Well Together”, a free event intended for adults 55 and older. Attendees can expect wellness education and programming from Mather, a non-profit that focuses on wellness opportunities and resources for older adults. A lunch from a local Austin caterer and entertainment will also be at the event. Reserve tickets and find more information about the event: https://www. mather.com/. Located at 5628 Washington Blvd.

Music Under Glass at the Conservatory

Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1 to 2 p.m., Garfield Park Conservatory

The Garfield Park Conservatory’s annual holiday concert is bringing “Soulful Sounds of the Season” to this year’s event. Attendees can hear orchestral seasonal songs including works by G.F. Handel, J.S. Bach, Luther Vandross and The Soulful Strings. The event is free to attend. Proof of residence for adults is needed to enter the conservatory for free. Admission to the conservatory is included in the reservation for the concert. Book a reservation here. Find more information about the event: https://ow.ly/tFN450UmpJy. 300 N. Central Park Ave.