The Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District is hosting a tree lighting ceremony tonight, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Green Streets Park (Mosholu Parkway North and Jerome Avenue, right under the 4 train stop). The event, which will include a visit from Santa, will be hosted by Rhina “La Reina del Barrio” Valentin. Last week, some 20 volunteers, including Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz, wrapped nearly 100 gifts, which will be given out to local kids who visit Santa at the tree lighting tonight. Tonight’s event will also kick off a toy drive to benefit patients at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, an effort sponsored by La Sorsa Auto and Montefiore Medical Center. From now until Dec. 16, you can drop off unwrapped toys to the following locations (call the stores for hours):

— La Sorsa Auto, 3510 Webster Ave., (718) 654-7200.

— Beso Lounge, 320 E. 204th St., (646) 807-4522

— Drug Rite Pharmacy, 3432 Jerome Ave. (718) 231-1600

— LeMed Pharmacy, 159 E. Gun Hill Road, (718) 231-4040

— Marketing and Advertising Solutions (MAS), 3602 E. Tremont Ave., (718) 881-2881.

— Leroy Pharmacy, 314 E. 204th St., (718) 231-4040

Note: When choosing gift, please no violent toys, no Nerf toys, no Barbies and no trucks. Toys that are needed include baby toys, toddler toys, gift cards for older children, scarf/hat sets, gloves in all sizes, toys for boy and girls.