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Christmas Choral Celebration on Dec. 2

The International Chorus Champions Masters of Harmony and award-winning Pacific Coast Harmony chorus will present “Christmas Joy! A Choral Celebration,” at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 3459 Manchester Ave. Seating is limited; sellout expected. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Parking is free. Tickets are $25 at stsconstantinehelen.ludus.com with a $2 fee per ticket.

Author of ‘It Was Never About the Books’ gives talk

The LIFE (Learning is for Everyone) group at San Elijo holds a free community lecture from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the San Elijo Campus of MiraCosta College, 3333 Manchester Ave., Room 204. Robert Pacilio, author and an award-winning teacher in San Diego, uses rock ‘n’ roll lyrics and films to help students unlock the power and mystery of literature. In his latest book, “It Was Never About the Books,” he shares vignettes of students who touched his heart, and whose paths he, in turn, changed inexorably. Pacilio will talk about the process of transitioning from teaching to writing and share examples of his work. Books will be available for sale. Admission is free and there is free parking in student spaces only (the unmarked spaces) in the SAN-1 and SAN-2 parking lots in front of the 200 Building. Visit miracosta.edu/life.

CARLSBAD

Walk participants at the Breast Cancer Walk for Prevention and Wellness Fair at The Shoppes at Carlsbad.

(Courtesy of The Shoppes at Carlsbad)

Community joins cancer prevention walk

Dozens of local residents of all ages joined a Breast Cancer Walk for Prevention and Wellness Fair at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, before the mall opened on a recent Saturday. The shopping mall hosted the Helen Knoll Foundation for its first such 5K event and wellness fair with a celebration presented by the United Breast Cancer Foundation. The walk raised money for early breast cancer screening and detection services supported by the nonprofit Helen Knoll Foundation based in Escondido.

Annual Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale

The Ladies of the Altar Society of St. Patrick Church at 3821 Adams St. will hold its annual Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 18 and 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19. There will be a large selection of Christmas decorations, along with new and used unique gifts and decorative items. Visitors can also check out the group’s homemade baked goods. Proceeds benefit the church community.

Community service camp for kids

A “Praise, Gratitude & Service” camp will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 20-22 at Alga Norte Park for ages 5 to13. The camp will include art, games and a community service project. Participants bring their own lunch. This event is sponsored by the local Baha’i Faith community. Register at cutt.ly/GratitudeCamp. For more information, email [email protected].

Genealogy group to discuss cemetery research

The “Learning from Members “ series, sponsored by the North San Diego County Genealogical Society, continues at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 at the City of Carlsbad Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Center. Past Society President Carol Baird will present “City of Stones: Cemetery Research.” Admission is free; reservation not necessary if attending in person. To attend virtually, register at nsdcgs.org.

Genealogy buffs gather Nov. 18

The DNA Interest Group, sponsored by the North San Diego County Genealogical Society, will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive. Genetic genealogist Carol Rolnik, who aids law enforcement across the U.S. and Canada, will present “An Investigative Genetic Case Study,” which will study a homicide case that was unsolved for 29 years until solved by genetic genealogy. A question-and-answer session will follow the free virtual presentation. To attend remotely, visit nsdcgs.org.

CHULA VISTA

Genealogy group meets Nov. 14

The Chula Vista Genealogical Society hosts a free Genealogy Education Meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Bonita Library Community Room. This month’s class will focus on the on the U.S. census as a source for ancestor discoveries. The last portion of class will concentrate on “genealogists helping genealogists.” Walk-ins are welcome. Register at chulavistagenealogysociety.wildapricot.org.

ENCINITAS

Attendees at a previous Holiday Street Fair in Encinitas.

(Robert McKenzie)

Holiday Street Fair takes place Nov. 19

The 39th annual Encinitas Holiday Street Fair is from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Nov. 19 with 450 vendors, plus a beer garden, three stages, and rides for kids. Coast Highway 101 will be closed from D Street to J Street, from 3 a.m. to 5 p.m. The beer garden will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Several bands will rock the Beer Garden Stage, the Lumberyard Courtyard Stage and the Hansen’s Community Stage. Parking is at Moonlight Beach, City Hall and side streets. Electra Bike sponsors a free bike valet service at each end of the festival at D and J streets. Visit encinitas101.com.

Tibetan monks visiting North County

Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Phukhang Monastery in southern India will be visiting North County from Nov. 19-Dec. 3 as part of an 18-month tour of the United States. The primary purpose of the tour is to share their Sacred Earth and Healing Arts, to raise money for the daily needs of 1,700 monks and to provide for their university temples. While in Encinitas, the monks will construct a labor-intensive sand mandala at the Seaside Center of Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive. The monks will be in the sanctuary from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sundays. The public is welcome to view the monks work on the mandala and ask questions. They will set up their arts and crafts tables in the sanctuary. Donations are appreciated. Visit sacredartsoftibettour.org.

ESCONDIDO

Fair features Afghan culture and art

The Escondido Public Library hosts Afghan Culture & Art as part of its Cultural Fair Series for all ages from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Turrentine Room, 239 S. Kalmia St. Meet with Afghan professionals, enjoy Afghan live music and dance, and learn about Afghan women’s clothing. Create your own traditional artwork and visit the professional Afghan artwork exhibition. Visit library.escondido.org.

Concert features ‘Composers Then and Now’

Escondido Choral Arts Foundation will present a concert, “Composers Then and Now,” featuring the works of two composers from different eras, Joseph Haydn, classical, and John Nettles, contemporary, at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Ritz Theater on Grand Avenue. The concert features an orchestra, the Center Chorale, the Pacific Coast Chorale and soloists conducted by John Nettles. Tickets are $25; $20 for seniors and military and $10 for students. Visit escondidochoralarts.com.

Billy Nation, Fleetwood Max tribute bands perform

San Diego-based tribute bands Billy Nation and Fleetwood Max will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Ritz Theater featuring renditions of the legendary hits of Billy Joel and Fleetwood Mac. Tickets start at $25 at thegrandescondido.org.

Library bookstore holds monthly sale

The Friends of the Escondido Library bookstore is holding its monthly half-price sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17-18 at the library, 239 S. Kalmia St. All items in the store will be 50 percent off (25-cent minimum), including a wide variety of fiction, nonfiction, collectors books and DVDs and CDs along with an extensive children’s section, with books, DVDs and VHS. Call (760) 839-4832 or visit library.escondido.org.

LA MESA

Parkinson‘s group meets Nov. 15

The San Diego East County Parkinson’s Support Group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the United Church of Christ of La Mesa, 5940 Kelton Ave. The event is open to those with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners, friends and family. There will be educational information and activities. For questions, email [email protected].

Free Caregiver Support Group class

A free Caregiver Support Group class will be offered by Sharp Grossmont Hospital Community Resource Center from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Grossmont Healthcare Health and Wellness Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. The class is led by licensed social workers and is designed for caregivers to share resources and experiences. Free on-site parking. Register at (800) 827-4277 or visit sharp.com/classes.

NORTH COUNTY

Urban Corps recruiting young adults for programs

Urban Corps of San Diego County is recruiting Corpsmembers ages 18-26 for its North County location. The Corps is looking for young adults who want to earn a high school diploma and get paid and are willing to work hard. For more information, attend an Info Session at 2200 Micro Place in Escondido at 9 a.m. Mondays, excluding holidays. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome. Urban Corps is a local conservation corps whose mission is to provide young adults with the tools to expand their career opportunities through education, life skills training and paid work experience on projects that benefit the community. Urban Corps also is hiring supervisors for its North County location to help train and supervise the Corpsmembers. If you have experience in construction, urban forestry or working with the environment, email your résumé and cover letter to [email protected]. Visit urbancorpssd.org.

Assistance League of North Coast recruiting new members

The Assistance League of North Coast invites interested retirees to attend a monthly informational meeting at 9 a.m. Nov. 16 at Shadowridge Golf Club, 1980 Gateway Drive, in Vista. The group provides shoes, clothing, books and health kits to children in need in Oceanside, Vista, and Carlsbad as well as to children of active-duty military families serving at Camp Pendleton. The guest speaker is Whitney DeWeese, a school counseling coordinator in the Vista Unified School District, who will speak about how the Assistance League’s Winter Warmth program helps students. The program provides coats and blankets to local school children each year. Attendance is free. RSVP by Nov. 14 at [email protected].

OCEANSIDE

Literary festival Nov. 18 at library

The Oceanside Public Library and the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation host Write On, Oceanside!, an annual literary festival, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 18 to celebrate, showcase and inspire local authors. This year’s celebration at the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, 330 N. Coast Highway, will feature dramatic readings, craft activities for kids, and workshops on blogging with Kristi Hawthorne, director of the Oceanside Historical Society, and writing memoirs with Oceanside memoirist and poet Sandy Carpenter. Attendees can add their own lines to a “Never-ending Story” at the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation table. The event will showcase 20 local authors and their books. Winners of both the six-word story contest and the “Picture This In Oceanside” contest will be announced at the event. Visit ocaf.info.

Free series on Oaxacan culture

The Oceanside Public Library hosts a free series of family-friendly workshops and events this month and in December celebrating Oaxacan culture, “Creando Memorias en Oceanside.” A “Flor de Piña and Chilena Dance Class” is from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Highway. A screening of the documentary film “Oaxacalifornia: The Return” (2021) is at 6 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Civic Center Library. The film chronicles three generations of the Mejía family and “deals with the nuances of both belonging and otherness.” Opening comments will be made by UC Riverside professor Xochitl Chavez, whose current work focuses on second-generation Zapotec brass bands in Los Angeles and transborder relationships with their communities of origin in Oaxaca, Mexico. Visit oceansidelibrary.org.

Free author event in honor of Veterans Day

The Oceanside Public Library hosts a free author event at 2 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Mission Branch Library, 3861-B Mission Ave., in honor of Veterans Day. The event will feature Jo Joslyn, author of “Unmistakable Errors, the Travel Club Mystery”, a novel based on the backstory of water contamination at the Camp Lejeune Marine base in North Carolina. Visit oceansidelibrary.org.

Crafters sought for Holiday Bazaar

Crafters are sought to participate in a Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at North Coast United Methodist Church, 1501 Kelly St. The booth fees are $20 and $40, which will be used to promote the event and provide free activities for children at the bazaar. Items you can sell should be handmade by you or someone you represent. Visit northcoastumc.org/holiday-bazaar.html or call (760) 500-9325.

‘El Corazon’ and ‘Dance Reflections’ topics of free talks

MiraCosta College’s LIFE (Learning is for Everyone) group presents two free community lectures Nov. 17 at Building T200 on the Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Drive. At 1 p.m., “MCC Dance Reflections 2023” will be presented by Dave Massey, artistic director of the MiraCosta Dance Department, and MiraCosta students. At 2:30 p.m., “El Corazon — The People’s Park” will be led by Joan Bockman, president of Friends of El Corazon, who will discuss what is ahead for the 465-acre park in the center of Oceanside. Visit miracosta.edu/life.

Veterans’ Writing Group meets Nov. 18

The Veterans’ Writing Group of San Diego County will host its monthly meeting Nov. 18 at the Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave. All writers meet live from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and via Zoom. (Email [email protected].) The women’s group meets from 10 to 11 a.m. (Email [email protected].)

Republican Club holds hosts speakers

The Republican Club of North County hosts Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey and former Project Veritas chief investigative reporter Christian Hartsock at its meeting at noon Nov. 15 at El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way. Bailey will discuss key San Diego County issues in the 2024 election, and Hartsock will give an inside look at a unique media organization. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost is $40; $35 for RCNC members. Cash or check at the door (credit cards not accepted). For questions, call (760) 212-9995.

PINE VALLEY

Camp Christmas festival starts Nov. 17

Pine Valley Camp Christmas, a holiday festival for all ages, starts Nov. 17 and runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays in November and Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 and 19-23 at 8668 Pine Creek Road. Festivities include the “Lights & Sounds of the Season” attraction featuring the trees of Pine Valley with thousands of lights and favorite Christmas songs, a colorful dancing water show, winter wonderland hayrides and train rides, and “Sappy,” the Talking Christmas Tree. There will be a game room, bounce houses, a Nativity and a Holiday Theater featuring a presentation of “The Christmas Guest,” among other attractions. Visit pinevalleycampchristmas.com.

POWAY

Free docent-led hike Nov. 18

The Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center at Pauwai is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 18 for a free docent-led and self-guided tours. Visitors can take tours of the archaeological site where Native Americans lived. Highlights include native gardens, artifacts, ramadas, a replica village, and examples of acorn-grinding stations. Participants learn how plants were used for food, shelter and medicine. Check-in at the Interpretive Center, 13104 Ipai Waaypuk Trail. Visit poway.org/369/kumeyaay-ipai-interpretive-center.

Christmas at the Barn shopping event

A holiday shopping event continues through Nov. 12 and Nov. 16-19 hosted by The Barn Redefined, known previously as Poway Countryside Barn, at 14051 Midland Road. Also, the Christmas-themed festival “The 12 Days of Christmas” will feature holiday decorating ideas and 20 themed Christmas trees on display. Each year, Santa makes an appearance. Visitors can bring new toys for Anvil of Hope, a nonprofit helping families in need. Visit thebarnredefined.com.

RANCHO BERNARDO

Republican women’s group holds luncheon

The Rancho Bernardo Republican Women group holds a luncheon meeting from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Nov. 17 at The Heights Golf Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway. There will be a holiday fashion show. Cost is $35 for a two-course lunch. The new Board of Officers for 2024-2025 will be installed. RSVP by 9 p.m. Nov 13 at rbrepublicanwomen.org.

RANCHO SANTA FE

Jingle & Mingle benefits neighbors in need

The Encinitas-based nonprofit Community Resource Center will host its annual fundraiser, Jingle & Mingle, at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Morgan Run Club and Resort in Rancho Santa Fe to raise money to provide food and shelter to neighbors in need. The event includes music, food, beverages, Mingling & Jingling with CRC supporters, staff, and volunteers, and hearing about the impact of the center along with a silent auction and raffle and jewelry pop-up shops, including unique collections from CRC’s Resale Stores. Donate silent auction or raffle items by Nov. 17; buy tickets by Nov. 24. Visit crcncc.org/jingle.

Alternative Christmas Market

An Alternative Christmas Market is from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 19 at the Village Church’s patio, 6225 Paseo Delicias, with more than a dozen booths representing various charities. Attendees can find out about the charities and make donations in honor of friends and family for the holidays. The charities programs range from helping farmers out of poverty, providing clothing for homeless families and helping shelter Afghan and Ukrainian refugees in San Diego, along with funding Christian satellite programming in the Middle East. To shop online, visit villagechurch.org/alternative-christmas-market.

SAN DIEGO

Pacific Rim Park Friendship Walk

The second Pacific Rim Park Friendship Walk, hosted by the Ilan-Lael Foundation, is set to take place from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at Shoreline Park on Shelter Island, celebrating cultural diversity, environmental conservation, and the Pacific Rim Park Project. Highlights include mariachi music, Mexican folklorico dance, food trucks, a pop-up gift shop, and a chance for registered walkers to win prizes. Visit ilanlaelfoundation.org/walk.

Doggie Street Festival at Liberty Station

The 14th annual Doggie Street Festival San Diego is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at NTC Park at Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Road. Highlights include a companion animal adopt-a-thon, pet products and services, music, food, vet tips and an auction. Bring your friendly dog. Visit doggiestreetfestival.org.

Japanese Brush Painting Exhibit

Friends of Sumi-e presents the 48th annual Japanese Brush Painting Exhibit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18-19 at Casa del Prado, Room 101, in Balboa Park. Admission is free. Visit friendsofsumi-e.com.

75th anniversary of Balboa Park Miniature Train

A 75th anniversary celebration of the Balboa Park Miniature Train is from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 with free train rides for all ages. Every 30 minutes, the San Diego Zoo will randomly select one child to be an “honorary engineer” and receive a free train kit, with a whistle and hat. The Balboa Park Miniature Train is operated by the San Diego Zoo, and is located right outside the zoo exit. Visit zoo.sandiegozoo.org/activities/miniature-train.

Parkinson’s support group meets for brunch

The San Diego Point Loma Parkinson’s Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 14 at Point Loma Café, 4865 N. Harbor Drive, to “meet, greet and eat.” There will be a no-host brunch and discussion group for people with Parkinson’s disease and care partners. Proof of vaccinations/boosters required. Reserve at [email protected].

Free toy train meet features Santa

The All Gauge Toy Train Association hosts a Holiday Open House, known as “San Diego’s Largest Toy Train Meet” for all ages, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 6556 Park Ridge Blvd. Admission and parking are free. Lunch will be available at a small cost. Santa will be stopping by to give children a free stocking filled with goodies and he will host a free Child Train Toys Raffle where each child under age 12 gets a free ticket to win. Visit All Gauge Toy Train Association on Facebook or agtta.com.

Electronic waste collection event to benefit veterans

Pechanga Arena will host an electronic waste collection event from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 15 with EnviroGreen Electronic Recycling Services in the parking lot at Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. The event will be a fundraiser for Veterans Village of San Diego, which helps veterans with housing, health care and mental health counseling, among other services. Most electronic items will be accepted at no cost. A nominal fee will be charged for collection of some items, such as refrigerators. Paper shredding is $5 per “bankers box” and destruction of hard drives is $10 per drive.

Weight-loss support group holds open house

The nonprofit TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) group holds an open house for anyone interested in developing a healthier lifestyle at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 13 at St. Mark’s Methodist Church in the fellowship hall, 3502 Clairemont Drive. There will be a short presentation on “Healthy Holiday Eating Strategies.” Visit tops.org.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

This crèche from Sicily will be among the more than 100 displayed.

(Serena Orton)

800th anniversary celebration of Christmas Nativity

A communitywide celebration of the 800th anniversary of the Christmas Nativity scene created by St. Francis of Assisi is at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Immaculate Conception Church, 2540 San Diego Ave., in Old Town. There will be a prayer ritual, consisting of readings and carols. Bring a figurine from your Christmas crèche to be blessed. A similar event is planned for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at Old Mission San Luis Rey, 4050 Mission Ave., in Oceanside. Visit sdcatholic.org/event/bilingual-celebration-of-the-800th-anniversary-of-the-christmas-nativity-scene.

Free food and supplies distribution

The Rock Church will host free distributions of groceries along with diapers and supplies for community members in need during November and December. Here are dates and times:

• Noon Nov.16 at Rock Church San Marcos Campus, 1370 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos.
• 10 a.m. Nov. 16 and Dec. 21 at Rock Church City Heights Campus, 4001 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, and Rock Church Chula Vista Campus, 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista (Otay Ranch Town Center).
• 10 a.m. Nov. 21 and Dec. 19 at Rock Church El Cajon Campus, 808 Jackman St., El Cajon.

The distribution lasts until supplies run out. Volunteers begin setup two hours before the distribution. If you would like to receive groceries and supplies or if you’d like to volunteer, partner or donate to the Provisions Ministry, visit www.sdrock.com/ministries/provisions.

Upcoming blood drives

The San Diego Blood Bank will hold blood drives in the following parking lots (unless otherwise noted):

• Journey Community Church, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at 8363 Center Drive, La Mesa.
• Ascension Catholic Parish, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at 11292 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego.
• St. Brigid Catholic Church, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at 4735 Cass St., parked on Missouri Street, San Diego.
• Bonita-Sunnyside Branch Library, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14 at 4375 Bonita Road, Bonita.
• Phil’s BBQ, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 14 at 3750 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego.
• San Diego City College, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at 1313 Park Blvd., parked in Gorton Quad, San Diego.
• Kaiser Permanente, 9 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m. Nov. 15 at 8080 Parkway Drive, La Mesa.
• Biggs Harley-Davidson, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd., Suite 113, San Marcos.
• VFW Post 1774, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at 8118 University Ave., La Mesa.

Donors must be 17 and older, weigh at least 114 pounds, and be in good health. Photo identification is required. To make an appointment or find more drives, call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.

SAN MARCOS

’Three Coins’ author to give talk

California State University San Marcos’ Arts And Lectures Program will host Russell Low, author of “Three Coins,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the University Student Union Ballroom. Low will share his decadeslong search to find the stories behind a century-old photograph he found in his great-uncle Kim’s belongings. “Learn how, the ripples of these Chinese American pioneers created scholarships for the CSUSM School of Nursing.” Tickets are free to $5 at bit.ly/3QQdHCm.

SANTEE

Cornhole tournament fundraiser

The nonprofit Lemon Grove Lions Club hosts a Fundraiser Cornhole Tournament at noon Nov. 19 at BNS Brewing & Distilling, 10960 Wheatlands Ave. Entry fee is $60 per team. Bring a partner too. Proceeds will go toward the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station. Register at lemongrovelions0.wixsite.com/website/cornhole.

VISTA

Vista Wishing Tree set up for community

The annual Vista Wishing Tree is back through Jan. 1 at the corner of Beverly Drive and Wolverine Way for anyone to “share their hopes, dreams, faith and gratitude as a way to spread joy.” The tree was set up two years ago by a Vista resident as a place where love, joy, hope and kindness can be shared and witnessed. It is a place where words of gratitude are always welcome. There are tags and markers in the containers on the table by the Wishing Tree. Folks can write their message on the tag and hang it on the garland or branches of the tree.

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