Last Friday the rains cleared in time for a beautiful evening for the lighting of the Old Oak Tree and hundreds of families attended the event to launch the season in Danville. Several businesses gave out drinks and cookies, and after the tree lighting, the crowd headed toward Hartz Avenue to enjoy the decorations and get a jump on holiday shopping.
The Alamo Merchant and Professional Association is hosting its tree lighting at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, at Andrew H. Young Park on Danville Boulevard at Jackson Way. It will include music by local school choirs, crafts by the YMCA, refreshments, Santa and other surprises. The Sheriff’s Department will also be collecting for its toy drive.
Hospice of Contra Costa Foundation is also holding Tree of Lights ceremonies at Blackhawk Road at Blackhawk Drive at 5 p.m. today; and at the Alamo Women’s Club, 1401 Danville Blvd., at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4.
–Dolores Fox Ciardelli
