Milton-Freewater Chamber Downtown Alliance Board Member Julie Culjak explains the recent leadership change and what led to it. She then gives an overview of Christmas Magic and previews the 2025 Annual Awards Banquet on Fri., Feb. 27, 2026. Learn more at https://www.mfcda.org/

Next, Hamley Western Store Manager and Spokesperson Katrina Eichner and Pendleton School District Child Development Specialist Lisa Roberts talk about the Giving Tree at the Hamley Western Store. Roberts explains how the Giving Tree Works. Eichner discusses how many tags are still available. They also discuss examples of requested gifts and what someone could win by taking a tag. Gifts are due back by Dec. 11. Learn more at https://hamley.com/pages/hamley-giving-tree