Emsworth residents are invited to join borough officials for the annual Christmas tree lighting in front of the borough hall on Friday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m.

Entertainment will be provided by the Avonworth Brass Ensemble, the Sacred Heart Folk Group and Brownies Troop 50798 as neighbors sing Christmas carols and enjoy refreshments at the fire station. Santa is expected to stop by for a visit.

Those attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the North Hills Community Outreach Food Pantry.