Kenmore Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony set for Dec. 1

Residents can sleigh their way to the annual city of Kenmore Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 1 at Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave. N.E. The free community event starts at 6 p.m. and concludes at 7 p.m. Parking is available on-site and at the old Northshore Park & Ride, 18199 68th Ave. N.E.

November 21, 2011 8:26 pm
Last year's Kenmore tree-lighting event.
Last year's Kenmore tree-lighting event.

Residents can sleigh their way to the annual city of Kenmore Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 1 at Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave. N.E. The free community event starts at 6 p.m. and concludes at 7 p.m. Parking is available on-site and at the old Northshore Park & Ride, 18199 68th Ave. N.E.

There will be music from local choirs, children’s photos taken with Santa Claus, holiday arts-and-crafts projects and refreshments. Help count down the lighting of the tree with Santa Claus at 6:05 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to support the Hopelink food bank serving Northshore and Kirkland residents.

Sponsors: Banner Bank, Grocery Outlet, Bastyr University, Puget Sound Energy, Allied Waste, Key Bank, Kenmore Camera, Bravo Environmental, Northshore Townhomes, Northshore Utility District, KBCS 91.3fm, Fazzari Marketing, Evermark LLC, Kenmore Veterinary, BowWow Fun Towne, Maser’s Grooming & Pet Boutique and See’s Trees & Excavation.

For more information, visit www.kenmorewa.gov/events.