The Hockinson Community Holiday Tree Lighting is returning this holiday season at 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at Hockinson Community Church, 15918 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie. The 20-foot grand fir from Thornton’s Tree Farm and local donors will be adorned with hundreds of holiday lights. The Hockinson Middle School Band will perform holiday music. There will be an assortment of refreshments available including warm holiday drinks provided by Hearth Coffee, served up by Fire District 3 cadets who are fundraising for personal protective equipment. Santa Claus will also make an appearance. Parking is available at the Hockinson Community Center and Hockinson Middle School. For more information, visit facebook.com/HockinsonMainStreet/ or email info@hockmainstreet.com.