Lakeville Lions Club hosts annual tree lighting event

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The tree is up at the Lakevile Lions Club headquarters on Main Street.

On Saturday night, the Lions held their third annual tree light event, and according to Lakeville Lions Club President Christopher Plonka, about 100 people turned out for some holiday treats, caroling and watch the big outdoor tree - easily seen from the road on Main Street (Route 105) – lit for the first time to mark the start of the holiday season.

The Lakeville Lions Club held their third annual Christmas tree lighting event on Saturday, 4 at the club's Main Street headquarters.
The Lakeville Lions Club held their third annual Christmas tree lighting event on Saturday, 4 at the club's Main Street headquarters.

“It was a successful event with local families singing carols, viewing the tree lighting, enjoying hot chocolate, cookies and s’mores and meeting Santa who arrived courtesy of the Lakeville Fire Department,” Plonka said.

The Lakeville Lions Club held their third annual Christmas tree lighting event on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the club's Main Street headquarters. Sheri and Brittni hold Vincent and Jameson while waiting on the tree to light.
The Lakeville Lions Club held their third annual Christmas tree lighting event on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the club's Main Street headquarters. Sheri and Brittni hold Vincent and Jameson while waiting on the tree to light.
The Lakeville Lions Club held their third annual Christmas tree lighting event on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the club's Main Street headquarters. Seven-year-old Eliana prepares a marshmallow for her s'more.
The Lakeville Lions Club held their third annual Christmas tree lighting event on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the club's Main Street headquarters. Seven-year-old Eliana prepares a marshmallow for her s'more.
The Lakeville Lions Club held their third annual Christmas tree lighting event on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the club's Main Street headquarters. Three-year-old Adalyn enjoys the s’more she prepared.
The Lakeville Lions Club held their third annual Christmas tree lighting event on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the club's Main Street headquarters. Three-year-old Adalyn enjoys the s’more she prepared.

During the event, the Lions collected toys donations for Toys For Tots and donations of food to benefit the Sacred Heart Food Pantry in Middleboro.

Plonka said the Lions Club is already planning for their next community event, the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

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