The 22nd Christmas Tree Lighting will take place Saturday, Nov. 28, at 5 p.m.

Families will gather near the front of Village Hall to watch the tree lighting and listen to Christmas carols performed by the Big Hollow Middle School Choir.

Santa will arrive by fire engine courtesy of the Wauconda Fire District to light the tree. Once Santa makes his way to Village Hall, families will be asked to line up for individual visits and photos with him.

Sweet treats will be available for purchase during the event from two local vendors: Vanilla & Vine Bakery and Sweet Bee Treat Shop.

Free craft options and hot chocolate from local Dunkin’ will be available for residents in the community room with help from the Volo Area Queens.

There will be a North Pole mailbox near the front entrance to Village Hall for children to place their wish lists in. The mailbox will remain outside Village Hall until Dec. 23.

The village will collect donations for the Grant Township and Wauconda Township food pantries again this year. Each family that wishes to participate is asked to bring nonperishable, unexpired food items for the food pantries and place them in the designated location before visiting with Santa. Contact the village for more information or to find out more ways to help the food pantries.

Food pantry needs:

• Pancake mix and syrup
• Peanut butter and jelly
• Cake and muffin mixes
• Oils
• Spaghetti sauce
• Canned goods
• Bagged or boxed pasta
• Jello and pudding
• Rice
• Macaroni and cheese
• Soups
• Toilet paper

Donations also will be accepted at Village Hall from Nov. 1 through Dec. 18 during open business hours.

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