Recycling a Tree for a Small Fundraiser Fee

The needles from the Christmas tree will be found in my carpet long into spring, but the tree itself is outside, ready to spread some more Christmas cheer.

It's the last weekend for Christmas Tree Recycling at . You can drop off your tree along with a $5 donation on Saturday, Jan. 7 or Sunday, Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you're bringing your flocked tree to its near-final resting place, you'll have to pay a higher fee. If you're also feeling flush after all the Christmas goodies you raked in, you can feel free to fork over more cash as well. All of the funds raised go to fund San Marin's Safe & Sober Grad Night.

Drop off your trees in the student parking lot off San Marin Drive. There are also willing folks who will come pick up your tree for you. That will set you back $10 (with flocked trees at a higher amount). For more information, call 899-9223, e-mail smtreerecycle@gmail.com or visit the website.

San Ramon Holiday Share

This is the final week. You have until Friday, Jan. 6, to donate to the 2011-12 Holiday Share Program over at . Keep the spirit of the season alive and help others. Bring in your canned food items, new unwrapped gifts for children up to age 17, or new unwrapped adult gifts and drop them off in the big barrel behind the office. These items will support the Novato Human Needs Center and the to help those in need for the new year.  

Red Boy Teams up with San Jose Middle

Dine in or take out at  in Ignacio between Monday, Jan. 9, and Wednesday, Jan. 11, and a portion of the proceeds will go directly into coffers.

Olive Gets Boost from Cali Grill

Wednesday, Jan. 11, is also the date of Dine and Donate over at . Head on over there on Jan. 11, and California Grill will generously donate 15 percent of the proceeds to Olive.