NORTH END — Santa Claus sightings are about to become prevalent in the North End. He’s slated to make appearances at several events, and will — weather permitting — be escorted through Poulsbo neighborhoods by the Poulsbo Fire Department. As he’s cruising on the fire engine, firefighters will step in for his elves and collect nonperishable food donations for Poulsbo’s Fishline.

Look for Santa at:

Dec. 12: Community Tree Lighting, 5 p.m. at Mike Wallace Park.

Dec. 13: Suquamish Village Square, 5–6 p.m.

Dec. 14: Miller Bay Estates Clubhouse, 7:30–8 p.m.

Dec. 16: Indianola Store/Clubhouse, 6:30-7 p.m. and Jefferson Beach Clubhouse, 7:45–8:15 p.m.

Dec. 17: Kingston Albertsons, 5:30–6:30 p.m. and Gamblewood Playground, 6:45–7:15 p.m.

Dec. 20: Hansville Children’s Christmas Party, 2 p.m.

Fire truck visits

Look and listen for Santa and his fire truck from 5:30-8 p.m. in these neighborhoods:

Dec. 7: Keyport/Scandia/Virginia Point

Dec. 8 Vinland/Finn Hill/Rhody/Pioneer Hill

Dec. 9 Lincoln Hill (E of Caldart)/Applewood/Gala Pines/Noll/Kevos

Dec. 10 Hostmark/Viking Heights/Medsford/Noll/Deer Run

Dec. 14 Lincoln E. to Caldart/Forest Rock/Bernt/Bond/Bondwood Apts

Dec. 15 Surfrest/Port Gamble

Dec. 16 Fjord Drive/Lemolo/Ne Si Ka/Cedar Glen/Seminole/Bay Watch