The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce illuminated the community at the annual holiday tree lighting celebration at the Baldwin Historical Society on Dec. 7. The beloved celebration included holiday performances by the Baldwin Girl Scouts, as well as a performance of festive holiday songs by students from Hangout One Happy Place, with founder and director of the organization, Angela Lucas. Layla Gentles, Aoinah Bunhomette, Jaidyn Moodie, and Madison Kreutz, four students from Baldwin High School, performed songs from the schools fall musical, “Footloose.”
Throughout the celebration, members of the Baldwin Key Club gave out treats and steaming cups of hot chocolate to keep everyone warm. To embrace the holiday spirit, attendees had the opportunity to take pony and reindeer rides. The Chamber of Commerce was also collecting donations for Toys for Tots. Santa Clause, along with his elves, made an appearance to give out gifts to the children.
Shawn Sabel, Baldwin’s Businessperson of the Year and owner of The Irish Pub, helped light the Baldwin Christmas tree at the end of the night. “Happy holidays to Baldwin, keep doing what you are doing to make this community beautiful,” Sabel said.
