Five Things to Know Today: December 8

1. Lansdale Borough holds a Menorah Lighting tonight beginning at 6 p.m. at Railroad Plaza. Horns of Hanukkah, a group of a dozen musicians, will perform prior to the 6:30 p.m. ceremony. Hanukkah begins at sunset.

2. Towamencin Township holds a Festival of Lights holiday lights event from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fischer’s Park, 2225 Bustard Road. Featured at the event are horse-drawn surrey rides at $5 a person, and entertainment by Resounding Ringers Handbell Choir, vocalist Alison Chapman, Family Worship Center and R5 Brass.

3. The Santa House is open from 10 a.m. to noon at Railroad Plaza in Lansdale.

4. Towamencin Township Police and Towamencin Police Benevolent Association host a holiday gift and food drive at Fischer’s Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring a canned good, unwrapped new gift or gift card to donate to needy Towamencin families.

5. North Montco Technical Career Center holds a Breakfast with Santa from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. The event includes a breakfast buffet and a special treat from Santa. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to Manna on Main Street.