Santa for a Day to host holiday celebration

Santa for a Day will hold a holiday celebration on Black Friday featuring a tree lighting and live music.

The Details

The inaugural Northwoods Supper Club & Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration will take place on Nov. 27 at the American Legion Post 42, 1030 Central St.

Festivities will start at 3 p.m. with a sale of fresh-cut Wisconsin Fraser firs. At 5 p.m., a 40-foot Christmas tree lighting will be held with assistance from the Evanston Fire Department Fish fry dinners will be available for purchase between 5 and 7:30 p.m. while local band Chicken Bone will perform starting at 8 p.m.

Admission to the event is free, with donations encouraged to assist in SFAD’s efforts.

“This is a chance to bring friends and families together, celebrate the season and introduce more people to our mission,” said SFAD founder Rich Gentile in a statement. “We hope it becomes a holiday tradition for years to come.”

Founded in 2018, SFAD works with local housing authorities and other nonprofit organizations to collect letters to Santa from children in need, and purchases items on their list to deliver to families each holiday season.