Tumwater Tree Lighting Festival

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Tumwater Youth Program is a wonderful organization in my community that provides entertainment and support to the youth in our area. They rely heavily on volunteers and community involvement. I got involved as a volunteer when my oldest son started Junior High. I chaperoned the Junior High Dances. It was so much fun. You really get to know your kids and their friends when you can observe them hanging out in a social situation!!
I offered to help out with the tree lighting ceremony this year at the cookie decorating station but was asked to be the MC for the event instead! I am not one to shy away from a microphone so of course I said yes. It was so much fun! It gave me a chance to talk about my platform "Unlock Your Potential" and the importance of music education.
The choirs that performed were vibrant and joyous! Their teachers and directors did an awesome job training them. After visiting so many schools last year for MENC I learned about how much these teachers go above and beyond for their students. These teachers are passionate about music and in return they inspire their students to be passionate too. I am grateful for the wonderful music programs we have in the Tumwater School District.
At the end of the event we all went out in the pouring rain to light the tree. Our Tumwater Mayor Pete Kmet gave me the honor of flipping the switch, (after assuring me I wouldn't get electrocuted in the rain) after the count down I flipped the lever and there was a slight pause but then the lights went on whew!!
The antique fire truck could be heard coming down the street and Santa was riding on top. We finished off the evening with meeting Santa. It was a great community event and I am proud to live in the wonderful city of Tumwater!