Join the start of holiday festivities with the town celebration on December 1, 2012. Santa Claus is arriving by lobster boat at Tuna Wharf at 3:45 pm. Santa will greet townsfolk and kick off the celebration of the holiday season with the lighting the Christmas tree.

Warm up after the Tree-Lighting Festivities with the Rotary’s Tree-Lighting Dinner at Brackett’s Oceanview Restaurant between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Enjoy Creamy Beef Stew or Clam Chowder served in Bread Bowls with Salad, Dessert, and Beverages for $12.00 in advance or at the door. The children’s menu is Spaghetti and Meatballs with Dessert and Beverage for $6.00.

The proceeds of the Tree Lighting Dinner go to the Rotary Scholarship Fund and other community service projects. For information or tickets, please contact any Rockport Rotarian.