Nominate your favorite outdoor holiday display (home or business) in the Crystal Sparkles contest. Winners receive $100.

The next Coffee with a Cop event is Saturday, Dec. 21 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Crystal Cafe & Grill.

The Crystal Police Department now provides a Medicine Drop Box in its lobby at 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal. Medicine Drop Boxes allow area citizens to properly dispose of unused medicine, prevent abuse or poisoning, and protect the environment.