Five Things You Need to Know About Today, Dec. 17

Here's a list of what's going on in Cerritos and Artesia on Saturday, Dec. 17:

1. Bring the kids to  at  to make their own Candy Cane Photo Frame from noon to 3 p.m.: This workshop is available for kids ages 4-10. Each workshop kit costs $5.00 and can be purchased the day of the event at the Sears' Hardware department. Only 50 kids are allowed per workshop so arrive early. To participate please visit www.mysears.com/cerritos or call (562) 403-8600 for more details.
2. Just two days left for the Free Knott's Berry Farm Ticket deal at Los Cerritos Center: When you purchase $150 or more worth in mall giftcards, you'll also receive a FREE Knott's Berry Farm Regular Admission Ticket (a $57 value). This offer is available at the mall's Guest Services booth until Sunday, Dec. 18 or while supplies last. Giftcards must be purchased in a single transaction, and one free ticket allowed per customer, per day. Knott's tickets expire on 12/31/12.
3. Adopt a pet at the at 17 animal care facilities throughout Los Angeles County from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Make this a holiday season you'll never forget by bringing home a forever friend from California's largest single day adoption event. Discounted adoption fees and free gifts available to those who adopt. for more details, including adoption locations.
4. Watch the Pan Cultural Orchestra perform at the at 2 p.m: The Pan Cultural Orchestra will perform holiday music from 2 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Call the library at (562) 865-6614 for more details. 
5. Watch the Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour at the  at 8 p.m.: This concert showcases a magical combination of musicians to celebrate the season. Joining multi-Grammy nominee and saxophonist Dave Koz is trumpeter-composer-producer Rick Braun, South African singer-guitarist Jonathan Butler, and Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer. Tickets start at $54. Purchase tickets by calling  call (562) 467-8830 or visit www.cerritoscenter.com.