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NEWPORT – There are several Christmas tree lighting events taking place this weekend in the Pend Oreille Valley, from south to north Pend Oreille County and in West Bonner County.
Mark those calendars for the annual Newport Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday, Nov. 30, 3-4:30 p.m.
There will be free hot cocoa, photos with Santa Claus, candy canes, cookies and a vendor market.
The Christmas tree is in downtown Newport next to the Pend Oreille County Museum at 402 S. Washington Ave.
The event is hosted by the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce. Call 509-447-5812 for more information.
Ione’s Small-Town Christmas celebration is Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Ione Park. Santa Claus arrives at 1:30 p.m. and will pose for photos 2-4 p.m. There will be goodie bags and activities for children, a Christmas Carole singalong, a six-foot stuffed stocking raffle, a North Pole mailbox for letters to Santa, a bake sale and local vendors will be out from 1-5 p.m.
The Lions Club will provide hotdogs, cocoa, cider and coffee. The Christmas tree lighting is at 4:30 p.m. The event is hosted by Ione Events and Beautification.
Laclede will celebrate its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday, Nov. 30, 3-6 p.m. at the Laclede Community Center. Guests can visit with Santa Claus, drink hot cocoa, and listen to live music. There will be a village market and chances to enter and win a free shopping giveaway.
The community center is located at 24 Moore Loop.
