Italian Lake in Harrisburg
An outdoor tree lighting planned for this weekend has become a virtual event, according to organizers.
The Italian Lake event on Saturday now will take place virtually, given Gov. Tom Wolf’s order yesterday limiting outdoor gatherings, said event sponsor Bethesda Mission.
“We ask everyone to please stay home and watch the live stream of the ceremony on our Facebook page,” Scott Dunwoody, executive director. “We appreciate your cooperation in this, and we apologize for inconveniences and disappointments.”
According to Bethesda Mission, Tom Russell, chief meteorologist from CBS21, will host the ceremony, and Cindy Mallow, Bethesda’s director of development, “will share the meaning of Christmas.” Shelley Brooks, director of Bethesda Women’s Mission, will share what’s happening at the shelter, and there will be a special appearance by Women’s Shelter guests as they light the tree, according to Bethesda.
On Thursday, Wolf issued an order that re-imposed certain restrictions due to the surge in COVID-19 cases. These include limits on outdoor gatherings to fewer than 50 people, leading to the change in plans for the event.
The tree lighting ceremony begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday on Bethesda Mission’s Facebook page.
For more information, please visit ChristmasItalianLake.com. Donations can be given at BethesdaMission.org/Donate.
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