Dec. 16: Deck the House; Toy Drive

1. The Forecast: Sunny, Windy, 65

It will be mostly sunny and windy with a high near 65, according to the National Weather Service. Gusts can go as high as 45 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 41.

2. Patch Reader Discount

Exclusively for Patch readers, , is offering a 10 percent discount on all items through December 31. Just say you read about it in the Patch.

3. Lost Hills Station Toy Drive

is hosting a toy drive for military families through Dec. 16. for kids, ages 1-16 years old. Community members can donate new, unwrapped toys to a drop box located in the lobby of the station at 27050 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills. For more information, contact Dep. Edwin Tamayo at 818/878-1808, ext. 7867.

4. Triunfo YMCA Parents Night Out/Evening Childcare at Yerba Buena

Parents who need holiday shopping time without the kids or just want a night to themselves will have the opportunity to do so on Friday evening December 16 when the Triunfo YMCA offers evening childcare. Childcare will take place at YMCA Childcare Center (6098 Reyes Adobe Rd., Agoura Hills). Childcare hours are from 6-10 p.m. Kids will be served a pizza dinner, play games and make gingerbread houses. The cost is $15 per child. Children must be 5 years old or older. YMCA members and non-members are welcomed. Call 818-707-9622 for or more information and to request a registration form.

5. Enter Our Deck the House Contest

You can win $100,000 for our local schools! Nominate your home by uploading a photo to the contest entry form on the site (encourage friends to enter too). During that same time period, you and your neighbors will also be able to vote for your favorite festive home. The winning entry will be forwarded to a national Patch judge, who will select 24 finalists. Each finalist will receive $500 that they can apply to their December electric bill.