HOLIDAY CHEER… The Monterey Regional Airport is spreading holiday cheer to active service members from Dec. 18 through Dec. 25. The airport has set up a special holiday military lounge in the administration office where active service members and those they are traveling with can enjoy complementary meals from Woody’s At The Airport, snacks, beverages and other amenities. Non-military folks can get in on the good vibes too, by donating meals for $10 apiece at Woody’s. 200 Fred Kane Drive, Monterey. 648-7000, montereyairport.com.
COOKIE CLASS… Try your hand at the art of cookie decorating with the help of the experts at Sweet Elena’s. The Sand City favorite is hosting a Christmas cookie decorating class on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 11am to 2pm. Participants will decorate two ginger cookies and three shortbread cookies, all in different festive shapes, while sipping homemade hot cocoa. Tickets are $25 per kit and each kit includes all you need for this sweet project. 465 Olympia Ave. # D, Sand City. 393-2063, sweetelenas.com.
FOOD FOR FINES… Through the month of December, those with overdue or late fines on their account at the Monterey Public Library or Pacific Grove Public Library can pay off those fines with donations of non-perishable food items. Items will be donated to the Food Bank For Monterey County to help feed locals in need – it’s a win-win. Monterey Public Library is at 625 Pacific St., Monterey, 646-3933, monterey.org/library. P.G. Public Library is at 550 Central Ave., Pacific Grove, 648-5760, pacificgrovelibrary.org.
PARTY PREP… The Meatery is taking pre-orders for ready-made (and very gourmet) holiday meals – and they are going fast. Order from an extensive selection of full meals, roasts, sides and starters to be picked up Dec. 21, 22 or 23 for your holiday feast. Orders must be made and paid for in advance. 1534 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. 656-8810, themeateryseaside.com.
COOKIES AND CAROLS… Head to the Grill at Point Pinos on Friday, Dec. 15 from 4-7pm to enjoy live music from the Pacific Grove Middle School Band and carols from the Peninsula Harmony Company while sipping seasonal beverages – like an eggnog latte. 79 Asilomar Blvd., Pacific Grove. 375-1313, grillatpointpinos.com.