The city of La Center will host a community Christmas tree lighting from 4 to 7 p.m. along Fourth Street between Aspen and Birch in downtown La Center. The La Center High School Brass Band and La Center High School Choir will perform holiday music. There will also be a coloring contest, a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, hot cocoa and cider, cookies, an interactive nativity scene and “Paint the Plow.” For more information, visit the city of La Center’s Facebook page or call 360-263-2782.