The time frame to adopt trees for Palmerton's second annual Christmas in the Park event begins Friday.

Letters have been sent to everyone who adopted a tree last year to see if they have any interest in doing so this year, said Christmas in the Park Committee Chairwoman Michele O' Neill."Due to the popularity of the tree adoption last year, additional Christmas trees will be available for adoption," she said. "These trees can be adopted by anyone; families, churches, schools, businesses or organizations.O'Neill said the committee will ask for a minimum donation of $40 per tree this year to help cover its costs. Additional donations are welcome to help fund the new holiday lights in the borough.This year's event will be held Dec. 6 in the borough park. Dates to decorate the trees are Nov. 30 through Dec. 4. All trees are to be undecorated from Jan. 7-10. The committee will dispose of the tree and the tree stand.Created by the Palmerton Holiday Lighting Committee, the event debuted last year and featured 48 decorated trees from members of the community, which lined the walkways of the park that were lit and decorated by the sponsor.Santa arrived via firetruck, and each child who visited with him received a goody bag, while free cookies and hot chocolate were served to those who waited in line. There were also horse and wagon rides, caroling in the park, vocal selections and audience participation. Vendors sold a variety of items, including crafts.As a special tribute, Oliver Solt, 100, of Bowmanstown, and Marguerite Shupp Haydt, 97, of Palmerton, gave the directive to "light up the night." With the flick of a switch, each of the beautifully decorated trees then lit up.Anyone who would like to adopt a tree may contact O'Neill at 610-737-4503Anyone who would like to set up as a vendor should contact Marj Federanich at 610-826-5777.