Lee Christmas Tree Lighting
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Santa and Mrs. Clause making a very special visit to collect donated toys, which will be taken to North Pole for wrapping. Santa is scheduled to arrive at 3:30 pm aboard Lee Fire Department’s Fire Engine # 7. The First Congregational Church of Lee Choir will be leading holiday favorites, and revelers will also be treated to warming refreshments from the church and courtesy of the Lee Kiwanis Club, the Village at Laurel Lake, and the Lee Dunkin Donuts.
“We’re so lucky this all came together,” said Danielle Mullen, Executive Director for the Lee Chamber of Commerce. “The Grinch economy almost stole Christmas from Lee this year, but the Holiday Spirit and a community of doers came through in a pinch.”
The Lee Chamber of Commerce has traditionally funded the town holiday lights but with a number of unanticipated expenses this year, the budget was tapped. “We had to ask the community for help, which we were reluctant to do again this year, but the people lined up without question.” As the major Gateway into the Berkshires it would have been a missed opportunity for Lee to not have a significant holiday presence at one of county’s the most visible intersections.
The Lee town lighting would not be possible were it not for Comalli Electric donating much of the decorations and some of the crew to hang the lights. Other community partners include Dresser Hull, Carr Hardware, Lee Hardware, Classical Tent Company, MBA Associates/Bookless Building and all of our “Santa’s Helpers” who came through with their generous donations despite the pinch of the recovering economy.
As in years past, attendees are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys, which will be donated to Berkshire families in need. In case of inclement weather or if someone cannot attend the Lee Information Booth will be accepting toys from December 1 through the 11th.
Also, in the spirit of the event most downtown Shops will be open 12 and 4.
