Westmont to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Warm cider, Santa Claus and carolers will highlight the ninth annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Westmont’s Kerrwood Lawn Wednesday, Dec. 1, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

The Westmont College Student Association (WCSA) selected Michael Shasberger, Adams professor of music and worship, to deliver the often-humorous Pickle Address, which begins at 5 p.m. The WCSA is keeping secret who will throw the switch to light the 150-foot redwood tree, affectionately known as The Giant Pickle.

Inside Kerrwood Hall, Santa Claus will pose for pictures with people who bring canned goods and new, unwrapped toys to donate to The Unity Shoppe, a local volunteer program that helps the less fortunate in Santa Barbara.

Hundreds of students, alumni and neighbors typically don mittens and scarves to add to the festive atmosphere.

For more information, please call (805) 565-6056 or email alumni@westmont.edu.