Christmas Tree Lighting on Columbia Street - This Friday

Neighborhood affordable housing development group the Carroll Gardens Association and the newly revived Union Street - Columbia Street Merchants Association are holding a tree lighting this Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, at the Human Compass Garden at Columbia and Sackett Streets.

"Children (and adults too) could have their photos taken with Santa. Free food and refreshments will be offered by neighborhood restaurants and businesses.

The Tree Lighting event will kick-off a week-long promotion from participating local restaurants and bars offering a 10% discount. Participating restaurants include Lilla Cafe, Mazzat, House of Pizza and Calzone, Five Burros, Caselnova, Sugar Lounge, Margaret Palca Bakes, Jalopy Theatre, Iro, Alma and Old Brooklyn Wine & Liquor (wine only). The 10% coupon is printed in the Red Hook Star-Revue."