Izzy and other kids meeting Santa at Winterfest.

Shannon, Izzy, and Audrey with the newly lit tree.

Shorewood area branch manager Shannon Weber, daughter Izzy, and teller Audrey Elliott came out for this year’s tree-lighting ceremony at Winterfest on Saturday, December 3. The free annual holiday event features fun activities for families including a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus and cookie decorating, as well as food and drink specials at local eateries.

“Izzy was so excited to see Santa again and shared all the things she was hopeful for this year,” Shannon said. She also got to visit with sisters Anna and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen movies.

“This year’s event was even more amazing than previous years’ — it’s amazing to see how much more it has grown, Shannon said. “It was great, and I was so happy to be able to catch up with so many people in the community and to share this experience with Izzy.”