Three organizations dedicated to the care of children and families are celebrating the excitement and wonder of this holiday season. Everyone is invited to the annual “Lights of Love” tree lighting at USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Co-sponsored by the Ronald McDonald House and the USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, the Lights of Love tree lighting directly in front of the hospital will also feature visits from Santa Claus and Ronald McDonald, as well as performances from local choirs.

Visitors can enjoy cookies and cocoa while strolling the grounds of the beautiful Geri Moulton Children’s Park that forms the entrance to Children’s & Women’s. Parking will be available at the nearby USA Mitchell Cancer Institute.

For more information, please call 415-1636 or e-mail cwhdevelop@southalabama.edu.