All fourth-grade students (or 9-year-olds) living within Sequim School District boundaries are invited to create an ornament to decorate the holiday tree to be on display in the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St. The tree will be up from Nov. 30-Jan. 1.

The theme for all student-created ornaments is Nature’s Creatures on the Olympic Peninsula. Any materials are acceptable for the ornaments as long as they are dry. No live entries, candles, batteries or flammable materials are allowed. Ornaments can be no smaller than 2 by 2 by 2 inches and no larger than 5 by 5 by 5 inches. There are no color restrictions. All ornaments must be presented with a loop (wire, ribbon or cord) for attachment of a hanging hook.

Ornaments are due to the Sequim Civic Center between 2-4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. If needed, arrangements for an alternative delivery day or time can be arranged.

The decorated tree will be on display by Monday, Nov. 30.

The tree-lighting and official reception for all student participants and their parents will be held in conjunction with the First Friday Art Walk from 4-6 p.m. Dec. 4.

All students receive a photo and commemorative card as a thank you remembrance for their participation when their ornaments are returned in January. No financial compensation will be offered to any participant.

This inaugural holiday tree-decorating event is sponsored by the Sequim City Arts Advisory Commission. The project goal is to make this an annual event for all fourth-graders/9-year-olds in the community.