Families filled the Community Hall plaza for Wednesday night’s annual tree lighting event, a celebration made more festive than ever with the addition of holiday lights throughout upper Piedmont Park and a lighted menorah on the plaza. The chilly temperatures did not deter residents from coming out to enjoy caroling from the high school Troubadours singing group, treats, and a variety of craft activities to celebrate the season.
The annual gathering is hosted by the Piedmont Beautification Foundation and the Piedmont Recreation Department with the Piedmont Public Works staff.
A menorah on the plaza.
Mayor Teddy Gray King 
PBF President Karen Sullivan 
Beryl Potter, board member of Make-A-Wish Foundation
Activity stations for families and kids
A marshmallow slingshot 
Crafting the “shine your light” decorations 
Girl Scouts hung the finished cups 
Indoors, kids received help in writing letters to Santa and had a moment to visit with the man himself.
PBF elf Deb Obendorf helps kids draft their letters to Santa 
Santa and a helper prepare for visitors inside the Community Hall 
Scenes from the gathering
Ernie Reddick, Lawrence Siskind, Monica Chase and Janie Reddick enjoy the festivities 
Fabulous pictures in the Exedra from the Holiday Lights Up evening last Wednesday!