Tree skirts made by crafters from the local area, as well as from elsewhere in Oregon for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, will be on display for public viewing from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the Sweet Home High School cafeteria, 1641 Long St.
Sweet Home Ranger District has been selected to produce this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree.
Plans are under way for a nighttime parade and celebration event in Sweet Home on Friday, Nov. 9, featuring the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.
Applications to participate in the Lighted Parade and Street Fair can be picked up from Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce, 1575 Main St .; The New Era, 131 Main St .; or by visiting http://www.sweethomeor.gov (click on “community,” then on “City Calender” under “Events and Activities”), then click on calendar date for Nov. 9 – Capitol Christmas Tree.
Deadline to submit applications is Monday, Oct. 22. Submission instructions are on the application.
For more information on the parade, contact Kelli Kem at (541) 367-8866.
For information on the Street Fair, contact Shirley Austin at [email protected].
Volunteers are also needed for a wide variety of activities. For information on volunteering, contact Joyce Ohnesorge at (541) 409-8905.
For more information on the tree skirt display or the Capitol Christmas Tree in general, contact Nancy Shadomy at (541) 367-3411 or [email protected].