CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON AT BEAVERTON'S TREE LIGHTING AND OPEN HOUSE
Posted: November 18th, 2011 10:00 AM
- December 2 event features children's festivities and special performances -
The community is invited to celebrate the holiday season at Beaverton's 8th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Open House on Friday, Dec. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Holiday Open House begins at 5 p.m. inside Beaverton City Library (12375 SW 5th Street) followed by the tree lighting program beginning at 6 p.m. across the street in Beaverton City Park.
"This is a great, family-friendly event that continually brings our community closer together during this special time of year," said Mayor Doyle. "I invite everyone to join us for this holiday tradition as we create cherished memories with our friends and family."
Mayor Doyle has continued his commitment to sustainability, decorating City Park's living 110-foot Ponderosa Pine with more than 17,500 energy-saving, LED lights.
During the Holiday Open House, attendees will have a chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as take in performances by Beaverton Youth Cheer and Dance, the Beaverton Community Band and the City's staff choir. Children and their families can participate in activities, games and a holiday craft workshop. In addition, residents can learn more about City programs and upcoming events at several City displays.
Beginning at 5:45 p.m., visitors can stroll down Candy Cane Lane to the tree lighting program, during which the Arts and Communication Magnet Academy choir and Radio Disney will perform before Mayor Denny Doyle and Santa Claus light the tree at 7 p.m.
At 8 p.m., the Beaverton Civic Theatre will present "Happy Hollandaise!" in the Beaverton City Library Auditorium. Tickets are $5 with a donation of a new, unwrapped toy or gift card. Otherwise, general admission is $15, $12 for students, seniors and groups, and $5 for children ten and younger. Beneficiaries include Beaverton's low-income youth, as well as foster children in Washington County.
The 2011 City of Beaverton Tree Lighting and Holiday open house is supported by Radio Disney, Bi-Mart and Beaverton Toyota.
For more information, please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/TreeLighting or call the Community Events Hotline at (503) 526-2559. In case of inclement weather, check the City's website or call (503) 526-2559 after 2 p.m. on the day of the tree lighting for updated information.
STREET CLOSURES
To ensure the safety of pedestrians, SW 5th Street between SW Hall Boulevard and SW Watson Avenue will be closed from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Westbound traffic will be diverted south on SW Tucker Avenue and northbound Hall Boulevard traffic will be diverted eastbound at SW 5th Street.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
Beaverton enjoys one of the most diverse populations among Oregon cities. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton has been named one of the safest cities in the Pacific Northwest for three consecutive years, as one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities. Most recently, the Beaverton Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Proj
ect of the Year-Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. For more information, please visit www.beavertonoregon.gov.
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