Good morning, Alpharetta.

Metro Atlanta’s largest Toys for Tots drive aims to collect an additional 185,000 toys by Sunday as local donors contribute to support families during the holiday season.

Lazy Dog offered gingerbread house kits on Friday, Dec.

12 with proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity (a local nonprofit supporting housing) in Alpharetta. The fundraiser helped nurture community support for home-building efforts.

Businesswoman Alexis Vaughn said a teller froze her account at Ameris Bank in Alpharetta the day before Thanksgiving when she requested a new debit card, an action she believes stemmed from racial profiling.

The bank later unfroze her account and promised a full investigation along with improved teller training (she holds four accounts with the bank).

A MarketNsight report released on Dec.

11 showed that home prices continue to outpace buyers' purchasing power in the housing market; regional experts advised homebuilders to reduce sqft and recommended buyers drive until they qualify to secure homes.

Avalon on Ice

3-9 p.m. — Avalon — Tickets available — Glide into the holiday spirit at Avalon’s Rockefeller-inspired ice skating rink.

Navidad MarKET

10 AM – 6 PM — North Point Mall — Free entry — Experience holiday magic with Santa and capture special family moments.

Threadbare Skivvies Live

7:30-10 p.m. — Ground & Pound Coffee — 20% entertainment charge — Experience an eclectic night with Atlanta’s funky folk trio this December.

Channukah Menorah Lighting

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Town Green Fountain — Free entry — Celebrate the festival of lights with the annual lighting of the Alpharetta Menorah.

New Year's Eve Gala at Eclipse di Luna

9 PM - 2 AM — Eclipse di Luna - Alpharetta — $100 per person — Ring in the New Year with a live band, delicious Spanish cuisine, and a dazzling balloon drop.