December brings a bevy of events with the man in red. Join Santa and his crew on December 7 for a Santa Fun Run; the race, which starts and ends at the Community Center, begins at 8 a.m. After running the streets with Santa, have breakfast cooked by the Cameron Park Fire Explorers. From 8 a.m. to noon and for a mere $5, enjoy pancakes, bacon, eggs, orange juice and coffee, and win great prizes in the raffle. Tickets can be purchased at the CSD office beforehand or at the door the day of the event.

Seniors are in for plenty of fun this month. Find out what the Older American’s Act provides and how its functions are administered at this month’s Aging Well series, held on December 3 at 10 a.m. Coffee, Tea and Friends, sponsored by Visiting Angels and held December 10 at 10 a.m., invites seniors and caregivers to a morning of fun, games and special speakers. Juliet from El Dorado Nursery will help attendees create a recycled planter; please bring used items—such as a 4- to 6-inch basket, mug, vintage boxes, etc.—and make a unique holiday gift for someone or yourself. The monthly senior movie will be held December 12 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Game lovers won’t want to miss bridge on Monday afternoons and Wednesday mornings, or mahjong on the second and fourth Wednesday afternoons. There are also monthly exercise, strength building and “Tai Chi for Better Balance” classes offered.  

Visits from Santa are available to residents of Cameron Park. Invite him to visit your home, hand out candy canes and talk with the children about their Christmas wishes.  Dates available include December 10,12, 16-17 and 19. Space is limited, so call now (530-677-2231).
The Annual Santa Parade, hosted by the fire department, is scheduled for December 13-15 (rain date is the following weekend, December 20-22). To view the route, visit cameronpark.org.

The Cameron Park Community Events Center is available for your holiday party or  winter wedding reception. This beautiful facility offers a 3,800-square-foot assembly hall equipped with a fully functional sound system and commercial kitchen, projection screen and other amenities. Competitive rates are available and include tables and chairs. For smaller occasions or celebrations, a number of other rooms are also accessible. Anyone looking for a place to rent should call 530-677-2231.  

The Winter/Spring Activity Guide will be coming out this month; peruse all of the classes taking place from January through April.

Save the date for Red, White and Jewels, a wine and jewelry show taking place on February 1.

To view a complete list of activities, sports programs and events, visit cameronpark.org or call the Cameron Park Community Services District at 530-677-2231.