December 1, 2008

MURAL PROGRAM TO BRING ART INTO NEIGHBORHOODS

Vice Mayor Steve Haderlein will lead the official tree-lighting ceremony and holiday celebration Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the grand entrance of Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.

The McKinley After-School Performing Choir under the direction of Robin Turrentine will sing songs of the season and refreshments will be served.

Haderlein will turn on the lights of the 20-foot Washington Noble fir at 6 p.m. The lights, donated by Pasadena Water and Power, are energy-saving, light-emitting diodes (LED) that use about 90 percent less energy than incandescent tree lights and do not produce any heat. The tree will also be decorated with large, colorful ornaments.

Everyone is invited to bring new, unwrapped toys, sporting equipment or gift cards to the event and place them in Spark of Love Toy Drive boxes provided by Pasadena Fire Department. The gifts will be distributed to needy children and teens.

For more information call (626) 744-4755