This Week: Community Dinner, Niles Holiday Parade, Train of Lights

Here are five events coming up this week that you should know about:

• The this week up until Dec. 15. Toys can be dropped off at the NHTA office, located at 32980 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Suite 812, from 2 to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays until Dec. 15.

• For those who are in need, the Tri-Cities League of Volunteers is hosting its annual from noon until 4 p.m. on Thursday at the Newark Pavilion. Dinner will include turkey and all the traditional Thanksgiving fixings from stuffing to potatoes. All are welcome – no questions asked. Visit www.lov.org for more information on attending or volunteering.

• Welcome the holidays with in historic Niles on Friday, Nov. 25 starting at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature a tree lighting, followed by the parade. featured more than 60 participants, from giant floats to drill and dance teams. To participate, or for more information, call 510-792-8023.

• Join the James Logan High School's award-winning and nationally acclaimed forensics team for their on Nov. 25 at Logan's Performing Arts Center. The event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8.

• Ready for the holidays? Celebrate by checking out the , which runs from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23. Tickets are $25 to take a train ride with decked-out antique coaches and open cars. Holiday music will play as you take a one-hour ride from Niles Canyon to Sunol and back. to read more info.

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