Throngs descend on Meyers for tree lighting

Hundreds of people gather in Meyers Dec. 5 for the annual tree lighting. Photo/David Reichel

A light sprinkle was not about to keep the nearly 350 people from attending the annual tree lighting in Meyers on Dec. 5.

As tradition would have it, Santa arrived by special carrier Friday night — via CalStar. And once he made his way to the elaborately decorated Lake Valley fire engine, youngsters formed a long line so they could whisper in his ear what they would like to find Christmas morning.

Sue Novasel, El Dorado County District 5 supervisor-elect, kicked off the event. New this year was the South Lake Tahoe Children’s Choral Society and Sierra-at-Tahoe contributing to the festivities. Rise Designs was a returning vendor.

“The CCC really stepped up and made it a great event — very much a community affair,” Kim Wyatt, Meyers Community Foundation board member, told Lake Tahoe News.

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— Lake Tahoe News staff report