Community Calendar

Old Town Cape will kick off the holiday season with its 7th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on November 28.

This family-friendly event will feature live music and caroling, illuminated aerial acrobatic performances, warm beverages and marshmallow roasting, and local food vendors. The evening will conclude with Santa and Mrs. Claus lighting the 30-foot Christmas tree.

The annual Tree Lighting will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 28, at Fountain and Broadway Streets in Downtown Cape.

Event Schedule:
5:30 p.m. - Vendors begin serving food; Smores station will begin
6:00 p.m. - Master of Ceremonies, Jim Maurer, will welcome attendees to the event
6:10 p.m. - With Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves' arrival, musicians will lead singing of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"
6:20 p.m. - Master of Ceremonies will lead the countdown to lighting
After the tree is lit, musicians will lead signing of "Deck the Halls" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"

For more information on holiday events, visit Old Town Cape on Facebook.

Saint Francis Healthcare System will present its seventh annual outdoor Live Nativity on December 10.

All are welcome at this event that features live animals, including cows, camels, four-horn sheep, and a donkey. Volunteers will take on the roles of Mary, Joseph, wise men, shepherds, and angels.

The Saint Francis Live Nativity will take place Wednesday, December 10, from 5-7 p.m. at the Saint Francis Cancer Institute, Entrance 6 of Saint Francis Medical Center.

In case of inclement weather, event status updates can be seen at www.sfmc.net or the Saint Francis Healthcare System Facebook page. To learn more about the event, visit sfmc.net or call 573-331-5177.