Instead of pancakes with Santa Claus, this year the Marion Police Brotherhood will host Pizza with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marion Music Hall.

The police will also accept donations to help "fill a cruiser" with new unwrapped toys for the Justice Resources Institute, a local nonprofit organization providing intensive foster care and adoption programs for children and adolescents.

Register at the police department on 550 Mill St. or email adicarlo@marionma.gov by Dec. 3 to participate.