Community Christmas celebration set for Dec. 6 at Brandville School

Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society, with the Toledo Refining Company, invite young and old alike to get in the holiday spirit at a Community Christmas celebration Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Brandville School Museum Complex, 1133 Grasser St., Oregon. Admission is free.

The festive family event will feature:

• A parade of festively decorated Christmas trees.
• Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
• Cookies and hot chocolate.
• A gift shop and bake sale.
• A “Dickens Christmas” in Brandville School.
• The Grinch in Whoville Village and more.

Raffle tickets are available offering a chance to win one of the decorated Christmas trees. Raffle tickets are $5 each, three for $10 and seven for $20.

Among the themes for decorated trees are Peppermint Twist, Santa Boss, Mischievous Elves, Majestic Deer, Owl Be Home for Christmas, A Bit Frozen, Pretty as a Peacock, Butterfly Blues, Heart of America, March of the Nutcrackers, Stealing Christmas, Summer Fun, Burgundy Traditions and Want to Make a Snowman?

Raffles will be drawn at the end of the day. Tickets are available online at ojhs.org/christmas-tree-raffle/.

A number of children-themed trees will also be on display, including Teddy Bear, Superheroes, Miss Kitty, It’s a Dog's Life, My Little Pony and Toy Story. Every child age 13 and younger coming to the event will receive an entry form to win one of these trees. Winners will be chosen when the event ends on Dec. 6.

All Tree Raffle and Raffle Basket winners can pick up their prize winnings on Dec. 7.