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Weekend Countdown: 7th Annual Troy Oaks Cookie Walk and Toys for Tots Collection

Here's what's happening in Troy this weekend.

Posted Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 4:08 pm ET|Updated Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 2:34 am ET

Well, we made it to Wednesday – halfway through the workweek. Are you ready for the weekend? If not, here are a few things to get you started.

On Monday, we told you about the . On Tuesday, we let you know about

Our pick for Wednesday:

Where/When: , Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: A pound of candy and specialty treats is $8. Prepackaged cookie plates with 1 pound of cookies will cost you $10.
Why go: This fundraiser is a great way to get holiday treats without having to do all the work, and the homemade cookies make a great gift for yourself or someone else. You can also bring to the event a brand new, unwrapped toy to donate to .

Come back to Troy Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events Guide here.

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