No fewer than three different grinches made mischief at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting sponsored by the Seven Lakes Business Guild on Monday, December 12. The event had been postponed due to the disruption of the destruction of two substations by gunfire the week prior. That event only made the lights at the Seven Lakes Business Center appear to shine all the brighter. Local Businesses provided refreshment and entertainment for all who came to the event. And Santa made a special visit, arriving by firetruck.
Time for your close up, Mr. Grinch. Kim Kirkpatrick paints the face of the most notorious Who in Whoville. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderTrish Elliot of Sandhills Winery prepares to pour some Christmas cheer. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderRandy Godwin breaks from the herd pulling Santa’s sleigh to entertain with the ukulele. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderGayle Mace smiles and stirs as she preps the hot cocoa. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderThe Grinch poses with his main squeeze, Martha May Whovier. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderDancers from L Mace Studios are excited to perform. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderFrom left, Madalynn Allred, Emily Allred, Addyson Deaton and Coco Esposito look forward to meeting Santa. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderJack and Barbara Maroney snuggle close in the cold. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderL Mace dancers fuel up pre-performance. From left: Kate Gilpin, Abby Olsen, Lilly Greene, Harper Willis and Lilith Fravel. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderSeven Lakes newcomers Cathy and Rich Dunne enjoy the festivities with their grandchildren Connor (left) and Christian (right) Eccard. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderSanta arrives by firetruck at the Seven Lakes Christmas Tree Lighting. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderSanta greets a gaggle of girls on the nice list. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderA certain someone is caught green-handed. Deputy Monique DiLorenzo ensures all roast beasts will be safe Christmas morning. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderThere is room for everyone on the nice list. St Nick embraces the Grinch before lighting the tree. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderIt’s time to light up the night. Santa looks on as the tree is readied. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderLet there be light! Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderNeighbors gather around the newly lit tree at the Seven Lakes Business Center. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderA group of jolly dancers says “hey” from the hay ride. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes InsiderA jolly old elf makes a special appearance at the Seven Lakes Christmas Tree Lighting. Maggie Beamguard/Seven Lakes Insider
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