Christmas in July
Wednesday, July 26, 2006 · 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. · Lakeway Learning Center · Admissioh: Free

A midsummer event designed to cool you right off and get the creative juices flowing.  Decorators have the opportunity to view large and elf tree samples; place tree orders or register a spot for your tree or wreath.  A light lunch is served.  

Teddy Bear Tea 
Sunday, October 22, 2006 · 2:00 p.m. · Clarion Western Plaza · Admission: New teddy bear and/or children's book. 

The Teddy Bear Tea, the kick-off for the annual Festival of Trees fundraiser, provides an afternoon for moms and dads to bring their children to a semi-formal tea.  The children are invited to join the bear parade and hang their bear on the tree. Each  program varies but offers activities for the young and young at heart.  The bear trees are displayed in local business lobbies until the Festival in November.  They then go on display for the duration of the Festival of Trees event. At the conclusion of the Festival the bears are distributed to non-profit agencies and given to children in need of a little extra comfort for the Holiday Season. The generosity of our community allows many children to have a treasured teddy bear to comfort them this Christmas and the whole year through. 

Holiday Hole-in-One  
Saturday, November 25, 2006 · 6:00 p.m. · Cam-Plex · Admission: $50 per person

Play mini-gold among the trees! This premier red-carpet event allows ticket holders first viewing of the trees in a formal yet fun filled atmosphere. Each hole, sponsored by individuals or businesses, give any golfer or non-golfer a unique perspective of Christmas trees and wreaths. The lavish buffet dinner and cocktails will get you in the spirit. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dine and tee off at your leisure.  Team up in groups of 4 to make your Holiday a "Hole-in-One". 

To buy a ticket contact:  BA Kane

Family Day
Sunday, November 26, 2006 · 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. · Cam-Plex · Admission: Free

An afternoon for families to view the trees and wreaths, enjoy Fun on the Go, view silent auction items and have pictures taken with Santa.  

1:30 p.m. - Santa arrives on the Ambulance; courtesy of CCMH EMS

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Pictures with Santa

Contact: Carolyn Cole

Senior Day
Monday, November 27, 2006 · 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. · Cam-Plex · Admission: Lunch is by invite only, Viewing is Free

A day for seniors and Lifeline subscribers to enjoy the trees, wreaths, and silent auction items at their leisure.  Lunch is provided for Lifeline subscribers and guest courtesy of Gillette Noon Rotary Club.  The evening opens with public viewing from 3-9 p.m. and Wine and Cheese reception for sponsors, tickets are $7.00 each. 

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Viewing for Seniors

12:00 p.m. Lunch and entertainment for Lifeline Subscribers

3:00 - 9:00 p.m. - General Public Viewing and Entertainment

7:00 p.m. - Wine and Cheese Reception for Sponsors; tickets $7.00 each

Contact: Becky Barsell

Live and Silent Auction 
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 · 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. · Cam-Plex · Admission: Free

Don't miss this evening of great holiday spirit. This night is what designers, sponsors, and volunteers have worked hard to get to. All trees and wreaths will be auctioned off live by the evening's master of ceremony. A light hor 'dourve Gala Dinner and cash bar are open at 5:30 pm. View and bid on the spectacular array of silent auction items, purchase your champagne glass for a chance to win a piece of jewelry from the "Bubbles and Baubles" raffle.  Be sure to pick a good seat so you can be a bidder- follow along in the auction book or watch the big screen for your tree/ wreath of choice. raise your hand when you catch the bidding bug!

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - General Public Viewing

5:30 p.m. - Doors to auction and Gala open

7:15 p.m. - Live Auction begins

Contact: Kelly Sylvester