The 53rd annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony and festivities in Idyllwild are this Saturday and the non-profit Stratford Players plan to host their show "On the Radio" on Sunday, according to event organizers.
The Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled at 4:15 p.m. Nov. 30. Activities before the tree lighting begin at noon.
"Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by fire engine to spend the day and listen to the children’s holiday wishes and dreams," organizers said. "Santa's workshops are scheduled from 12:00-2:00 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. or until all the children have completed their visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Each child receives a candy cane from Santa."
Village Center and Park Lane will be closed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for non-profit booths offering holiday goodies including baked goods, other holiday food items, holiday wreaths, ornaments, popcorn, other homemade items, balloons, quilts, pet adoption opportunities, raffle items, and more. Stores open at 10 a.m.
"In conjunction with the Pine Cove and Idyllwild Fire Departments, the Love Train from the Idyllwild HELP Center will be collecting canned goods and toys for the less fortunate," organizers said.
For more info about the Tree Lighting Festivities visit www.mayormax.com/tree2013.
The Stratford Players of Idyllwild, a non-profit community theatre, plan to open their show "On the Radio" at 2 p.m. Sunday Dec. 1 at Caine Learning Center, 54385 Pinecrest Ave., Stratford Players vice-president Meg Wolf said.
A second "On the Radio" performance is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday Dec. 8 at the same location. Tickets are $12 and 20 percent of ticket sales will be donated to Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild.
Several of the Stratford Players actors hail from Hemet and Banning,
Wolf said. For more info visit www.stratfordplayers.com.
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