The city of Fountain Valley is accepting applications from volunteers to sit on city committees, commissions and boards. Applications are available in the city clerk’s office at City Hall, 10200 Slater Ave., and online at www.fountainvalley.org. Appointments will be for two-year terms, unless otherwise stated. Candidates for appointment must be residents of Fountain Valley and 18 years of age or older. The deadline for application submission to the city clerk is 5 p.m. Dec. 2

Fountain Bowl is holding its annual “Joy to a Child” toy drive this holiday season. Anyone wishing to participate can come in and pick an apple off Fountain Bowl’s tree, which will determine the age and sex of the child for whom he or she wishes to purchase a gift. Bring an unwrapped gift back to Fountain Bowl with the chosen apple and the donor will receive a free game of bowling for each toy he or she brings in. Fountain Bowl is at 17110 Brookhurst St. More information: www

The fifth annual free community art and music festival, “Meet Him,” will run from Nov. 30 through Dec. 2 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, corner of Bushard Street and Slater Avenue. The festival celebrates the birth of Christ through live nativity enactments, original religious artwork and an extensive display of nativities from around the world. This family-friendly event also includes live musicians from local schools, churches and groups, a family activ

The city kicks off the holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 1 with the annual Tree Lighting at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. Thousands of people are expected to attend the event, which is set for 4:30-8 p.m. The Tree Lighting will feature guests from the North Pole as well as performances by various community groups, lots of food available for purchase from local non-profit organizations, games, a fireworks show and more. There will b

The Fountain Valley Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas in the Gazebo event, this year set for Saturday, Dec. 8 at Heritage Park. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Historical Society and will feature a Christmas-themed bake sale, a coffee bar, and vendors offering holiday gifts, home décor, children’s items and more for sale. Interested vendors can call (714) 847-7714. The event also features a deejay, magician Hayden Allcorn and the

The Fountain Valley Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas in the Gazebo event, this year set for Saturday, Dec. 8 at Heritage Park. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Historical Society and will feature a Christmas-themed bake sale, a coffee bar, and vendors offering holiday gifts, home décor, children’s items and more for sale. Interested vendors can call (714) 847-7714. The event also features a deejay, magician Hayden Allcorn and the