This year’s Community House tree lighting has been extended from 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 2 to extend activities.
The Community House of Moorestown will host its annual tree lighting and holiday celebration on Monday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m.
This year’s event is presented by The Bank of Princeton and will include music, vendors, treats and – of course – Santa. Hours have been extended on the Community House front lawn.
“It is absolutely phenomenal,” said Sheree Lantz, a member of the Community House board of trustees, of the tree lighting. “It’s one of the top events to attend in Moorestown for the holidays.”
The Moorestown Jewish Association (MJA) will also dedicate and light the new Moorestown Community Menorah – made possible by community contributions – during the tree lighting. Earlier this year, the MJA raised funds for the new menorah to brighten the community during the holiday season.
“The event that you’ve grown to love and cherish, with hundreds of people coming out for a free evening of gathering, is going to be extended this year, and we really look forward to everyone coming out,” Lantz noted.
A children’s holiday shop at the Community House event will offer inexpensive items for kids to purchase as Christmas gifts.
Following the tree lighting, the Community House will host its annual children’s holiday shop on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7. On Friday, shopping for special needs students will be from 4 to 5 p.m. General admission will be from 5 to 8 p.m.
Saturday’s general admission will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children can shop in a safe, festive environment with the help of volunteers while parents mingle and enjoy refreshments. Most items are under $10; cash is preferred, credit cards and Venmo will be accepted.
“The Children’s Holiday Shop is about children coming – of all ages – to choose their own holiday gifts for friends, family, teachers …” Lantz explained. “We have Moorestown High School students who have volunteered their time to work as elves to help the customer come in and choose gifts … “
When attendees shop and purchase gifts, they can also buy new teddy bears that will be donated to the organization Project Night Night. The bears will be assembled into a package that contains a new security blanket and an age-appropriate book. All packages are given to homeless children 12 and under who need childhood essentials during a time of upheaval.
The Community House is also selling tickets for its Cash for the Community holiday 50/50 raffle; only 300 are available. First prize is 50% up, to $7,500; second is 30%, up to $4,500; third is 20%, up to $3,000.
Raffle proceeds will fund the Community House. To purchase tickets, call (856) 235-0326 or email info@thecommunityhouse.com. The raffle drawing will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 11.
For information on all Community House events, visit www.thecommunityhouse.com or their Facebook or Instagram.
