Entertainers, singers and musicians of all ages and talent levels are invited to join in the 26 th Annual L.A. Holiday Caroling Festivities Sunday, Dec. 2, to bring holiday entertainment to residents of three retirement homes in the west San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles.

Celebrities, carolers, musicians, puppies in training for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Santa Claus with his big bag of 2,000 fresh flowers will once again stroll the homes' halls, rooms and dining areas to bring holiday cheer to residents.

See below for a list of this year's celebrities confirmed, so far.

"We want to bring happiness and joy to the elderly residents and at the same time instill a heightened awareness in the carolers of what they may be taking for granted in their lives," said Vincent J. Leinen, event organizer, choral director and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

"Many of the people in these homes don't have their health or family," Leinen noted. "We all need to be reminded that it's important to feel blessed and happy with what we already have in life, and less concerned with what we don't have. The Holiday Caroling Festivities event is a very fulfilling opportunity to give and receive joy, happiness and holiday spirit to and from the elderly residents, care-givers and participants while enhancing one's own perspective or appreciation of life, health and family. Bottom line: Everyone greatly benefits from the festivities, and together we can make a difference and the world a better place."

The carolers will visit West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, 7940 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, at 4 p.m.; Oakdale Heights Senior Living (formerly Topanga Park Retirement Center), 7945 Topanga Canyon Blvd., at 5:30 p.m.; and Hallmark-West Hills Assisted Living (formerly Wilshire Retirement Center), 6833 Fallbrook Ave., at 6:30 p.m.

Refreshments and music booklets will be available to all participants. Carolers wishing to participate may join the group at any of the retirement homes.

This event is free and open to the public, with an estimated 200 participants expected. Immediately following the caroling, carolers are invited to socialize and dine at HomeTown Buffet, 6705 Fallbrook Ave., Canoga Park.

Leinen's tradition of caroling for the elderly began when he was in high school and sang at rest homes with the St. Mary Catholic Youth Organization in Dow City, Iowa (pop. 498), then continued while attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Leinen is now a resident of Los Angeles, and the tradition has since evolved and expanded into a series of festivities celebrated across the country, including L.A. (26 th Annual, Dec. 2, 2007); Jacksonville, Fla. (4 th Annual, Dec. 2006); Kansas City, Ks. (2 nd Annual, Dec. 8, 2007); New York, N.Y. (Inaugural, Dec. 2007); Newton, N.J. (2 nd Annual, Dec. 2007); Omaha, Neb. (33 rd Annual, Dec. 9, 2007); Dunlap, Iowa (3 rd Annual, Dec. 13, 2007); and Scottsdale, Arizona (4 th Annual, Dec. 2007).

For further information, contact Leinen at (818) 342-9336 and/or bd754@lafn.orgor visit www.ReachForTheStars.com/caroling/.

26th Annual L.A. Holiday Caroling Festivities
Celebrity Lineup

Alan O'Day: Pop singer-songwriter of#1 hit "Under Cover Angel" (sold two million copies); wrote Helen Reddy's #1 hit "Angie Baby" and The Righteous Brothers' #3 hit "Rock and Roll Heaven"; co-wrote 100+ songs for "Muppet Babies" TV series; wrote/performed music on National Geographic series "Really Wild Animals''.

Alex Delzoppo: Baby in the film "It's a Wonderful Life"; plays keyboards and was original member of Sweetwater, band that performed at Woodstock and was subplot for VH1 movie "Sweetwater: A True Rock Story"

Bill Dempsey Young: Actor on "Passions," "General Hospital," "Days of Our Lives," "Young & The Restless, "7th Heaven," "Unsolved Mysteries"; son of Dick Young the legendary World Boxing Hall of Fame Referee/Judge that referred historic bout between Mohammed Ali and Ken Norton

Brad & Periel Stanfield: Folk-rock duo Freedom People performed as The Believes at Worldfests 2003, 2005 and 2006; Brad performed with Dave Mason and Meredith Brooks

Chelsea DiBlasi: Singing voice heard in the movies "Harry Potter," "Peter Pan," "Pirates of the Caribbean I"/"II" and "Polar Express," and "The Simpsons" TV series

Crystal Carson-Bradley:Actress portrayed Julia Barnett on "General Hospital" and a variety of roles in many films; acclaimed acting coach.

Diane Lotny: Singer originally from New York City; has performed with Dr. John, Buddy Miles, Earl King, Big Brother & The Holding Company.

Don Peake: Guitarist for The Everly Bros. and Ray Charles; recorded with Marvin Gaye and The Jackson Five; composed music for 77 "Knight Rider" TV episodes

Don Sweeney: Famed drummer, bandleader, concert producer, author of book "Backstage at The Tonight Show".

Fred Herrera: Guitarist and original member of Sweetwater (along with fellow caroler Alex Delzoppo); Mariachi performer in movies "Heartbreak Kid" and "Nutty Professor II" and TV hit "Melrose Place".

Gina Eckstine: Singer performed all over the world with legends Count Basie, Sammy Davis Jr., Bill Cosby and her father bop big band leader and ballad singer Billy Eckstine aka. Mr. B.; sang on "The Tonight Show" and all the major hotels and casinos in Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe including the opening act for Brad Garrett.

IZON EDEN-duet of Dayton Borders & Patty Holley performed in Las Vegas and openedfor The Temptations featuring Dennis Edwards, The Family Stone, Canned Heat:

Dayton Borders-accomplished vocalist & multi-instrumentalist-performed with "Levinhurst" formed by Laurence Tolhurst, co-founder and member of The Cure, also band members from Yes, The Moody Blues and Crosby Stills Nash and Young.

Patty Holley-accomplished vocalist, actress, dancer; appeared in theatre on and off Broadway i.e. with Oscar winning actor F. Murray Abraham in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Nights Dream"; featured vocalist with Mercer Ellington Orchestra, and a key performer in Madonna's "Like a Prayer" video

John C. Schuller: Aka.John Charles accomplished musician, songwriter, arranger, producer and singer with upcoming album "Funknjazz"; wrote/performed as Johnny

Island songs "My Heart Beats Only for You", "Stay With Me", wrote/recorded with legends Billy Preston, Sly Stone; song writing credits-movie soundtracks "Down & Out in Beverly Hills", "Penitentiary III, and recording artist Georgio, The Brothers Johnson, and David Diggs in Grammy award nominated song "Last Night".

Joseph DiBlasi: Guitarist has recorded with Frank Sinatra, Pink Floyd, Charo, and Chicago

Kevin Jones: Keyboard player, Ozzy Osbourne.

Larry Carroll: Broadcast journalist on KFWB news radio in Los Angeles; Emmy Award winner and one of the most recognized and respected figures in Southern California broadcast new

Lisa Haley: Gifted fiddle player who performs worldwide and has played on numerous CDs; contributed to films "Beverly Hillbillies," "Man in the Moon" and "Rhythm of Life";played for Brian Setzer, Randy Newman, Lyle Lovett; and was considered for new "Best Zydeco or Cajun Album" Grammy category.

Louis T. Moyle: Actor who portrays "Dodge," Earl's older son, on "My Name is Earl," and roles on TV shows "Shark" and "House".

Nolan Porter:Legendary R&B performer/recording artist.

Patrick Waskielis: Drummer for popular group Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds which performed Billboards #1 single "Fallin'In Love", #4 single"Don't Pull Your Love"; "Winners and Losers" and "Everyday Without You".

Robert Hanley: Cast in approximately 100 TV shows and feature films; stand-up comedian in major clubs and on national TV; has hosted games shows ABC and CBS television networks; "Humanitarian of the Year Award" from City and County of L.A.

Prescott Niles:Bassist for rock group The Knack, whose "My Sharona" was #1 Billboard single of 1979; played on George Harrison's "Shanghai Surprise" album; contributed to "Miami Vice" soundtrack

Rudy Sarzo: World-renowned bassist for Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot and Whitesnake

Scottie Haskell: Singer performed with Karen Carpenter, Connie Francis, David Byrne, Pat Benatar, Carole King, Randy Newman, Gnarls Barkley on the 07' Grammy Awards, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey on the Academy Awards shows; sung on film scores"Shrek", "The Prince of Egypt", "Spiderman", "Meet the Fockers", "Bruce Almighty", "Edward Scissorhands", "Jurassic Park", "The Fantastic Four" ; daughter of Jimmie Haskell 3 time Grammy Award winner and legendary composer, arranger and conductor.

Trey Carlisle: Actor portrays "Earl Jr.," Earl's younger son, on "My Name is Earl".