A female dog was found wandering on Ten Oaks Road on Tuesday Nov. 15. She appears to be a doberman mix, wearing a grey collar with paw prints on it. If you know who this dog belongs to, contact bruce.goldfarb@patch.com.

Arbutus Improvement Association is looking for crafters and vendors for its first Holiday Cash & Carry event on Dec. 10 at the Dewey Lowman American Legion Post, which takes place directly after a Quarter Auction. If you're interested in participating or reserving a table, contact Angie Imbraguglio at a.imbraguglio@comcast.net.

Arbutus Business and Professional Association will be decorating the East Drive business district and the Southwestern Boulevard gateway this Saturday, Nov. 19. Meet at 9 a.m. at the flagpole at Sulphur Spring Road and East Drive. "Noel" banners are still available. Contact Patti Sue Nolan at 410-242-9177 ot tnolan@rcn.com.

Santa makes his annual return to Arbutus on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m., where he will take residence at the Santa House next to Ice Cream Cottage. If you're interested in being a Santa House sponsor, forward your donations to ABPA by Nov. 18. Donations of $100 or more receive a mention on the Ice Cream Cottage sign.

This year, for the first time in many years, the Arbutus Community Association is putting up a real tree, said to be 12 feet tall or more. ACA is seeking donations of lights and weather-resistant ornaments for the tree.

Jeff Utzinger is seeking adult volunteers to take photos at the Arbutus Santa House. Contact Jeff at 410-247-4816.

Interestingly, the Lansdowne Business and Professional Association will welcome Santa a day earlier--Friday, Nov. 25, starting at 5:30 p.m. Santa and his helpers will receive vistiors at his Lansdowne residence on the property of McDowell's Chimney Service on Saturdays and Sundays from 6-8 p.m. For more information, contact Jackie Jones at gazerlady@comcast.net

On Monday, Nov. 14, Giant Foods delivered 750 turkeys to Halethorpe-based Maryland Food Bank to honor the supermarket's 75th anniversary. The chain will also deliver 750 turkeys to each of four other food banks across the state, for a total of 3,750 turkeys.

Note: This story has been updated to correct the date of the Cash & Carry event.