Riverbender.com Community Center hosted their annual community Christmas Open House Friday night following the tree lighting at the Lincoln-Douglas Square. β€œIt think this is a great success,” said Alton resident Julia Johnson, who attended the event with her 6-year-old son Sterling and his grandmother, GaGa. β€œI love the diversity of the people and the variety of ages.”

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