ilani Casino Resort will host a tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. Meet Santa and enjoy complimentary cookies, hot cocoa and coffee as the bright lights come to live. The event feature carolers from the LaCenter School District and a life-sized, 10-foot-tall gingerbread tree, constructed in coordination with Clark College culinary and STEM students. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office will be there in support of Santa’s Posse and Clark-Cowlitz Fire and Rescue will display a 1928 Peter Pirsch Fire Engine from Woodland, which will be available for photos. Additionally, the first of two ambulances donated by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to Clark-Cowlitz Fire and Rescue will be blessed. Attendees should bring nonperishable food Clark County Food Bank’s annual Walk and Knock. Learn more at ilaniresort.com/events-and-promotions/schedule-of-events/holiday-tree-lighting-ceremony.html.