TODAY
Outdoor clues
What: Find out how tracks reveal animals that you may not see while on a nature hike at Effie Yeaw Nature Center.
Where: 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael.
When: 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free; park entrance is $5 per car.
Information: (916) 489-4918 or www.sacnaturecenter.com.
TODAY
Howl-iday fun
What: The Winter Woof Fest in Rancho Cordova will feature vendors with animal-related information, crafts and holiday items. "Santa Paws" will be there for pictures ($7 per photo or $10 for photo plus CD). Proceeds will benefit the park district and future off-leash dog parks.
Where: Cordova Community Center, 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free admission.
Information: (916) 362-1841 or www.crpd.com (click on Holiday Events link).
TODAY
Military tales
What: The California State Military Museum will present two lectures in its Meet the Authors series. Scott McGaugh, author of "Battlefield Angels," will speak about his book, which honors medics, corpsmen, nurses, doctors, surgeons and medical technicians who have served in America's armed forces since the nation's founding. Ken Kovar, author of "WWII Prisoner of War: How I Survived," will recount how his plane was shot down over enemy territory, how he avoided capture for a time, and how he survived in a POW camp near the end of the war.
Where: 1119 Second St., Sacramento.
When: McGaugh, 1 p.m.; Kovar, 3 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Information: (916) 854-1904.
SUNDAY
Ring in the holidays
What: The Bel Tempo Ringers, a Sacramento-based hand bell choir, will play holiday music during a family-friendly performance at the Crocker Art Museum.
Where: 216 O St., Sacramento.
When: 3 p.m.
Cost: Members, $6; nonmembers, $12; students, $8.
Information: (916) 808-1182.
SUNDAY
Keys to holiday fun
What: Enjoy an evening of singing carols and merry cheers at the Sheraton Holiday Piano Crash. John Johnson and Kimberly Wells will provide piano accompaniment. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unopened toy for youths ages 8 to 15 to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area.
Where: Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1230 J St., Sacramento.
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Donations requested.
Information: www.pianocrash.com.
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