Christmas tree lighting returns to Paul Anderson Park

     After a two-year hiatus, the Varsity returns to Toccoa, on Thursday, Dec. 2, for the 9th annual Lighting of the Park Christmas Tree event.  
     The Paul Anderson Memorial Park board of directors is proud to sponsor this annual community event that raises funds for the care and maintenance of the park.  
    Lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and supper will be served from 4-7 p.m.     
    Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased from any board member or at RADC or the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce.   
      Santa Claus will be returning as our special guest, as well as a performance by Company and Kids of Rhythm Dance Academy Company.
     Also performing will be the  First Baptist Church 4-year old preschoolers, a choral performance by Stephens County Middle School Chorus, and caroling from the Stephens County High School football team and cheerleading squad.  
     In connection with the Varsity meal, there will also be a raffle for various prizes, including $1,000 from Edward and Paula Schafer.
     Other raffle prizes will include  a Big Green Egg donated by the Caudell Family, men’s and women’s bicycles donated by 1st Franklin Financial Corporation and Habersham Bicycles, and a 55-inch flat screen television donated by LeCroy Educational Technology.  
    Guests can also participate in the silent auction which includes various items from local and surrounding businesses and individuals.  
     Look for a detailed list in the Thanksgiving issue of The Toccoa Record plus some of the larger items listed online.