The event is free and open to the public. The tree lighting ceremony follows the Hometown Holiday Walk held 1-5 p.m. in downtown Centerville.
Additionally, Benham’s Grove is making the Gerber House, Barn and Cottage available for holiday photos. The scheduled days are noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, and 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. Participants must bring their own camera or photographer.
Sittings may be reserved until Nov. 21 by calling 937-433-1913 or emailing benhamsgrove@benhamsgrove.com. There is no sitting fee. Participants are asked to bring a donation for the Food 2 Go program, which provides individual size food in a backpack to children in the Centerville School District.
For more information, call 937-433-7151 or visit www.centervilleohio.gov. STEVEN MATTHEWS
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