McHENRY – The McHenry Parks and Recreation Department will host two holiday programs in December.

• Letters from Santa can be sent to any child at heart. Provide the child’s full address along with payment of $1 a letter to McHenry Parks and Recreation Dept., 333 S. Green St., McHenry, IL 60050. The deadline is Dec. 7.

• Breakfast or Lunch with Santa will be Dec. 18 at the McHenry Municipal Center, 333 S. Green St. The breakfast program will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; lunch will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Children will make a simple ornament, listen to a story, sings songs and visit with Santa. A continental breakfast or lunch will be served.