PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZ North Catasauqua Mayor William Molchany places an ornament on the community Christmas tree Dec. 12 at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St. The tree-decorating event, new for 2021, was organized by North Catasauqua Betterment Committee. Community members had the opportunity to assist in decorating the tree by either bringing a donated ornament from home or making their own creation with art supplies under the pavilion.

Trevor West, of North Catasauqua, displays his artwork before placing his decoration on the tree.

North Catasauqua resident Lyla Caverly adds her handmade ornament to the tree.

Welcoming the guest of honor, Santa Claus, to their community event are committee volunteers, from left, Marc Hillenbrand, Betty Shankweiler, Sandy Scheirer and Elizabeth Berger.