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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 10

From the volunteers to the decorations, it's clear the holidays are here.

  1. , an Encino-based organization, is gearing up to send 50,000 care packages to the country's men and women in uniform during the holiday season, including its milestone 600,000th care package on Saturday Dec. 11.

  • The Crespi Carmelite High School basketball team is this season. Watch the boys face off against Foothill of Anaheim in the Ocean View semifinal tonight. Tipoff is at 6:30p.m.

  • is hosting t tonight from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Rabbi Jason and Cantor Linda will play their magic guitars and welcome guests to help with this kid-friendly event.

  • Find out what's happening in Encino-Tarzanawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • Are you looking for the perfect, live Christmas tree this year? Encino residents don't have to drive far to find the fresh trees. are a couple places around town you can find them. 

  • If you haven't had a chance to read our tips on how to capture pictures of your holiday-decorated home, take a look . While you're at it, apply those newly learned skills and email your photos to our editor and we'll include them in an upcoming slide show.

  • Find out what's happening in Encino-Tarzanawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

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