Dollarhide Senior Center, 1108 North Oleander Ave, offers a variety of activities including information and referral, Dial-A-Ride, Dial-A-Taxi, social clubs, enrichment classes, excursions, nutrition, Braille, employment and MTA Bus Passes. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: 310-605-5688.

Murder Mystery Dinner Show

An excursion is scheduled for Dec. 17 to an interactive dinner theater at the Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Culver City. The characters run the restaurant and the audience becomes part of the scene. The story itself is played out in authentic costuming, sets and live period music. Between each scene of the mystery, the same cast of characters serves dinner, one course at a time. This trip will depart from Dollarhide at 11 a.m. and will return at 4 p.m. The price of this excursion is $75.

New Year’s Gala

The Dollarhide Senior Center will present its 16th annual New Year’s Gala and Installation Ceremony on Jan. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s theme is “Love, Peace and Soul,” offering an opportunity for Dollarhide seniors to bring in the New Year by reliving the soulful memories of the ‘70s. The event will feature dancing in the Soul Train Line. Entertainment and food will be provided along with the presentation ceremony for the 2012 Senior Club elected officers. Parking will be available at Dollarhide Neighborhood Center and Curry Temple Church. Shuttle service from Curry Temple Church will be available between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Donation of $10 is requested.

Compton initiative cleanup

The city of Compton has partnered with Justdogood.org to provide a series of cleanups in each City Council district. Seniors can have the exterior of their homes painted and trash removed from their property. To participate, obtain a registration form for the next scheduled cleanup, sponsored by the Compton Initiative.

Dial-A-Ride

Dollarhide Dial-A-Ride transportation program hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No transportation provided between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to accommodate driver lunch breaks.

Food distribution

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank program will distribute a free food kit once a month. Kits will be distributed every third Wednesday of the month. The next one is set for Dec. 14 between 9 and 11 a.m. Proof of income, Social Security or pension required.

Bingo class

A new class on bingo is offered every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Bingo boards will be $1 per board per senior.

Art class

Art class meets weekly from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Art helps students exercise their brains and teaches organization and design. Students will learn to develop techniques like shading, blending, scumbling and more. Sign up at front desk.

Ceramics workshop

Ceramics classes are regularly scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. Classes are for beginners through advanced and cover all aspects of the crafts.

Taxi vouchers available now

Taxi vouchers are available for the cost of $10 per booklet. To purchase, you must be 55 or older and must have proof of Compton residency, such as a utility bill, a California driver’s license, identification card, Social Security card or medical card. If disabled, you must be between 18 and 54 years of age with a physician’s verification. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Pamela Coleman at 310-605-5694. The new location for the taxi voucher program is 600 North Alameda St., Room 12. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.