Holiday eventsMedina County Board of Developmental Disabilities — Through Sunday, bring new or gently used hats, gloves, scarves and mittens to place on Giving Trees located in entryways at the Achievement Center, 4691 Windfall Road, Granger Township. Donations will benefit Medina County families in need. 330-725-7751, ext. 273.Toys Not Tanks Holiday Toy Drive — Through Friday, American Friends Service Committee, 2101 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls; call 330-928-2301 first. Accepting donations of nonmilitary/nonviolent toys, books, puzzles or games to be distributed to local social services. www.AFSC.net. Blankets for the Homeless in Stark County — Bring in items to the Edward Jones branch office at 4902 Erie Ave. SW, Navarre, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Send information about social and charity events to The Scene, c/o Lynne Sherwin, Features Department, Akron Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309. Or e-mail lsherwin@thebeaconjournal.com with ‘‘The Scene’’ in the subject line. Event notices should be sent at least two weeks in advance. Merits of all organizations have not been investigated by the Beacon Journal, so potential donors should verify the worthiness of a cause before committing.