Horse-drawn carriage rides, carollers and photos with Santa Claus are attractions at a "Christmas at the Beach" event in White Rock this Sunday afternoon, Dec. 18.

The fun happens from noon to 4 p.m. in the West Beach area, on Marine Drive at Vidal Street.

For every donation or non-perishable item given, visitors will receive a free hot chocolate and treat. All donations will go toward White Rock Food Bank.

The event is hosted by White Rock Business Improvement Association and merchants in the area, in partnership with Sources Community Resources.

For more event details, visit www. whiterockbia.com.

For details about other Christmas-related events happening in the region, see page 22.

WALK FOR MEMORIES JAN. 29

Eaglequest golf course in Surrey is the site of this year's Walk for Memories, an Investors Group-sponsored event in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

The regional event (for Surrey, White Rock and Delta) happens on Sunday, Jan. 29 - one of a couple dozen similar gatherings in B.C. next month.

Locally, the Walk will honour Jim Mann. "After diagnosis (of Alzheimer's), if early enough, there is a window to live life the fullest," Mann said. "I chose to make the most of that window. The choice has enhanced my life."

Get involved by starting a team or joining one, or consider volunteering, donating to the cause or becoming a sponsor. Money raised during the event will support the more than 70,000 individuals and families in B.C. living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. To get involved, click on www.walkformemories.com.

BROADCASTER AT BOOK STORE

Global TV broadcaster Mike McCardell returns to South Surrey for a book-signing event 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17.

The event happens at Black Bond Books' warehouse store, 15562 24th Ave.

McCardell's latest book is called Here's Mike: With Junkyard Annie, Whistling Bernie Smith, The Robertson Screwdriver, Pancakes And Eternal Truth (Harbour Publishing).

SINGLES MINGLE DEC. 15

Members of the Mixed Singles Over Sixty (MSOS) of White Rock/South Surrey will celebrate Christmas at the group's social on Thursday, Dec. 15, with dancing to follow dinner. "We urge all lonely singles to consider membership in our group," event organizers told the Now. "Watch for our ads to continue in 2012 and join in the many activities we offer for your interest." For details, contact Carole at 604-590-4992.