Tree lighting takes place Saturday, Dec. 6 at Clatskanie Cultural Center

Clatskanie area kids and their parents are invited to a tree lighting and other free holiday season events on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Clatskanie Cultural Center, located at 75 S. Nehalem Street. Sponsored by the Clatskanie Foundation and Wauna Credit Union, the fun will begin at 3 p.m. on Dec. 6 in the Center’s Birkenfeld Theatre with a live performance by Mz. Pearl. Watch as Mz. Pearl weaves physical comedy, juggling and magic with audience participation and a host of rubber chickens operated by volunteers. Following the show, Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at 4:30 p.m. and will hear children’s Christmas wishes in the Center’s ballroom until 5:30 p.m. Folks are encouraged to gather in the Center’s parking lot at 6 p.m. for a community tree-lighting accompanied by caroling by the Clatskanie Middle/High School choir. There is no charge for any of the events. All are encouraged to attend.