OLD TOWN — The fifth annual Old Town tree lighting ceremony is set for next week.
The Old Town Merchants & Residents Association is hosting the free event at Burton Place Park, 1501 N. Wells St., on Dec. 1 from 5 - 6:30 p.m.
In addition to Christmas cheer, there will be sweet treats from Fudge Pot, music from the Franklin Fine Arts Center chorus and radio hits, as well as a "special visitor from the North Pole," according to the neighborhood organization.
While admission is free, the organization is encouraging folks to give back by donating non-perishable food items, household supplies, toiletries and women's outwear to a charity drive, which will run from Dec. 1 - 22.
Donations will be accepted at the following 15 locations:
ByLine Bank (1561 N. Wells)
Cobbler Square (1350 N. Wells)
Delightful Pastries (1710 M. Wells)
Dinotto Pizza e Vino (1551 N. Wells)
Greenheart Shop (1714 N. Wells)
Greer (1657 N. Wells)
ImmediateMD (121 W. North)
Mado Management (1541 N. Wells)
Massage Envy (1222 N. Wells)
O’Briens Restaurant (1528 N. Wells)
Pulp & Ink (1344 N. Wells)
Plum Market (1233 N. Wells)
Sara Jane (1343 N. Wells)
The Vig (1527 N. Wells)
Vision Boutique (1224 N. Wells)
For more information, visit the organization's website.
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