Datebook lists upcoming events and items of interest for residents of Escalon, Farmington, Collegeville and the surrounding area. Join in with the Escalon Police Department’s Reserve Unit for a special ‘Sweet December Dinner and Dessert Auction’ on Friday, Dec. 9 at the Escalon Community Center. Cocktails are from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., with the auction to follow.