On Friday, Dec. 6 Stayton will light up like a “winter wonderland” thanks to the City of Stayton and Revitalize Downtown Stayton (RDS).
“The light display at the library will be the start of the event,” Melanie Raba – the head of Administrative Special Projects for the City of Stayton – said. She described the exhibit that, beginning at 5 p.m., will utilize both the inside and the outside of the Stayton Public Library.
Once the presentation is revealed, City Councilors will lead the way downtown.
“This will be a festive walk down Third Avenue, where shops will be decked out with lights and window displays,” Raba said. “Shop owners will be ringing bells and celebrating the season with our community members as they make their way to the tree. Covered Bridge will host hot chocolate for the walkers as they turn from Marion to Third, and Pioneer Cigars will host hot chocolate in the lot where the tree lighting ceremony will be taking place.”
Beginning at 6 p.m. children of all ages are welcome to gather beside the town tree for a reading of Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Stayton Elementary School teacher Chuck Larimer.
“At 6:30 p.m. RDS will announce the winners of the window decorating contest and the passport basket winner,” Raba said. “We will then start the countdown and light the tree.”
Closing the ceremony, the Stayton Community Choir, led by Diane Allen-Jackson and Devon Garber, will sing a selection of carols.
“The event has always been built on community and bringing people together for the holidays,” Raba said, “this year we are building on that by adding community groups and putting our local talent on display.”
Winter Wonderland Walk
Stayton Public Library, 515 N. First Ave.
Friday, Dec. 6, 5 p.m. Free to all ages
Stayton Tree Lighting
Florence Street Parking Lot
Friday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.
