Datebook lists upcoming events and items of interest for residents of Escalon, Farmington, Collegeville and the surrounding area. The final push for gifts to distribute to local families in need is going on now; the boxes at several community locations will be picked up on Thursday, Dec. 22 and the giveaway is set for Friday, Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Escalon firehouse on Coley Avenue. Boxes for collecting new, unwrapped toys are available at multiple locations in the community and toys, books, puzzles, stationery items and more are sought for all ages, from infants to mid-teens.