RANCHO CUCAMONGA—A free Christmas reception and gift drive will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday Dec. 9 in the David Dreier Hall at Central Park in Rancho Cucamonga.

Congressman Pete Aguilar, San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus, and Second District Supervisor Janice Rutherford teamed up to host the event, which will feature holiday treats, refreshments, and entertainment, including a visit from Santa Claus courtesy of SkyPark at Santa’s Village in Lake Arrowhead.