Prestige Estates is hosting a Christmas tree lighting event, in conjunction with the kickoff of the Tyler Firefighters Association Toys For Tots toy drive, from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Prestige Estates, 6928 Paluxy Drive, Tyler.
The theme of the “Holiday Season Open House and Grand Opening” is “New Season of Your Life,” event spokesperson Jo Anne McMeans said.
The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments and tours of the facility are free.
The ribbon-cutting is set at 4 p.m. The Tyler Junior College Apache Belles are scheduled to be on hand. The Tyler Fire Department plans to use a hook-and-ladder truck to hang the Christmas wreath at 5 p.m. Area children are welcome to the event, and TFD dignitaries are scheduled to attend, Mrs. McMeans said. The Model A Ford Club of Tyler will be on hand with nine Model A cars. Members will be dressed in period costumes.For more information, call Ms. McMeans at 903-561-6102.