Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce board member Lisa Watkins hands out a coupon sheet to a visitor at Fridays tree-lighting event. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Philomath Fire & Rescue (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Santa and Mack the Knight greet families as they pass by in vehicles. The Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsors of the tree-lighting brought a safe and needed event to the community Friday night. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
The Philomath Museum glows in the distance with the Christmas Tree all lit up for Friday night’s fun. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
The Philomath Museum’s bell tower traditionally displays an illuminated star for Christmas. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
The Corvallis Knights mascot joined Santa Claus at the Christmas tree-lighting event on Friday night. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Santa waves to vehicles as they pass by at Friday’s tree-lighting event. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Santa waves to a passing car on Friday night at Philomath’s Community Christmas Tree Lighting. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
