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An abstract image of the lighted holiday tree in the Jacoby Storehouse building was created by zooming in and rotating camera at the same time with a slow shutter speed.
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Mindy Hiley, director of SCRAP Humboldt, demonstrated how to make an ugly sweater on volunteer Patti Johnson with help from Leda at a workshop table during the Wonder and Light event on the Arcata Plaza on Friday, Dec. 2. An Ungly Sweater Walk/Run was scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 4.
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The Redwood Coast Chorus, directed by Kathe Lyth.
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Holiday elf Frida King (on stilts), of Blue Lake, help place a "wish" ornament created by Jahme Wester, of Arcata, in a tree-lighting ceremony.
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Kehlan and Seryn Wester, of Arcata, write their "wish" ornament, which helpful elves placed in the tree-lighting ceremony.
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Holiday elf Bella Fratkin (on stilts), of Kneeland, placed Kehlan Wester's "wish" ornament on the tree.
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The Redwood Coast Chorus, directed by Kathe Lyth, contributed a capella songs.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived by horse-drawn carriage.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus circled the plaza in their horse-drawn carriage before meeting the waiting crowd of children.
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Julian Gillespie, of Arcata, enjoyed his chance to meet with Santa.
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Arcata Main Street's head elf Talvi Fried introduced participants.
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Arcata Main Street's Events and Marketing Director Nancy Stephenson and head elf Talvi Fried organized the "Wonder and Light" event on the Arcata Plaza, entertaining families, welcoming Santa and helped promoting local businesses.
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Momma Hungry (James Peck) and Jack (Alyssa Hughlett) of the cast of "Jack and the Holiday Beans" stopped by for a little cross-event promotion of the play currently at the Arcata Playhouse.
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"It was a magical night," said Arcata Main Street's Nancy Stephenson
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Julian Gillespie, of Arcata, enjoyed his chance to meet with Santa.
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