The Chamber of Commerce has invited all of Newtown to attend the annual tree lighting in the Ram Pasture at 6:30 pm on Friday, December 3.

By KAAREN VALENTA

Published: Nov 24, 1999 12:00 am

Luminaria will line Main Street and encircle the Ram Pasture, lighting the way for those attending the ceremony.

Â The tree lighting will feature caroling and a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs Claus. The ceremony will begin a weekend of activities that includes the Rotary Pancake Breakfast at Edmond Town Hall andÂ the Park & Rec breakfast with Santa Claus at the middle school, both on Saturday morning, and the 14th annual Holiday Festival to benefit the Family Counseling Center on Sunday.

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The Chamber of Commerce has invited all of Newtown to attend the annual tree lighting in the Ram Pasture at 6:30 pm on Friday, December 3.

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