The Holiday Tree Lighting is just around the corner, and volunteers are needed beforehand!

Immediately before the next Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council meeting on Tuesday, November 17, we’ll be stuffing goody bags that will be distributed to neighbors at the annual event.

To help, just show up at the Corbin Senior Activity Center (827 W Cleveland) at around 5pm.

We’ll be putting candy canes and flyer invites into around 400 bags, so it’s an easy, all-ages activity. The EGNC meeting will start afterwards at 6pm.

The annual Holiday Tree Lighting itself is on Sunday, November 29. Festivities start at 3:30pm and typically wrap up around 4:30pm. There’ll be:

• free hot cocoa from Indaba
• free photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus
• music, a community countdown to the lighting, and more

The Salvation Army will also be accepting non-perishable food donations at the event.

You’ll find the tree on the northeast side of Corbin Park. If you’re coming by car, try to park near Calispel and W Park Place.

We hope to see you at both events!