Angel Tree ceremony

Victims of violent crime will be honored at the 19th annual Tree of Angels ceremony in Port Lavaca next month.
The event will take place Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. inside the Bauer Community Center, 2300 SH 35 North, according to a news release. Guests are invited to bring an angel ornament they can place on a tree to memorialize victims of violent crime. The ceremony includes a candle lighting, which will be performed by friends and family members of victims. A reception and silent auction will follow the ceremony.