'Tis the Season, Festival of Trees Time
By 250 News
Friday, November 19, 2010 03:56 AM
Prince George, B.C. – It is the one event which officially kicks off the spirit of giving in Prince George, it is the Festival of Trees.Tonight’s gala auction event marks the start of the 17th annual festival. The Festival opens for public viewing tomorrow at 10:00 am, and will continue through the 28th.
This is the premier fundraising event for the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation and all proceeds go towards enhancing health care in the north.
In addition to the beautiful trees, there is a children’s activity centre where, for a nominal fee, kids can make special gifts. There is a specialty gift shop, and numerous events through to the final day of November 28th.
Tickets for most events are available at the Foundation’s office at the University Hospital of Northern B.C., the only exceptions are the Business Persons Lunch and the already sold out Teddy Bear Breakfast.
- Family Brunch... Sunday, November 21 10:00 am – Noon $15 person
- Business Persons Lunch... Tuesday, November 23 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Contact Chamber of Commerce for more information (250-562-2454)
- Fashion Show... Tuesday, November 23 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm $25 person
- Red Hat Ladies Luncheon... Wednesday, November 24 11:30am - 1:30pm $14 person
- Civic Plaza Light-Up Ceremony... Wednesday, November 24 6:00 pm Free
- Seniors Tea #1... Thursday, November 25 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm $5 person
- Seniors Tea #2... Friday, November 26 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm $5 person
- Jingle Bell Dance... Friday, November 26 8:30 pm - 1:00 am $30 person
- Teddy Bear Breakfast... Sunday, November 28 is already SOLD OUT
A day pass will cost $5.00 for each adult, $3 dollars for students Seniors and Children or $10 for a family. There are reduced rates for a weekly pass.
The Festival is open to the public at the following times
|
Saturday
|
November 20
|
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|
|
Sunday
|
November 21
|
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
|
|
Monday
|
November 22
|
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
|
|
Tuesday
|
November 23
|
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
|
|
Wednesday
|
November 24
|
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
|
|
Thursday
|
November 25
|
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
|
|
Friday
|
November 26
|
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
|
|
Saturday
|
November 27
|
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
|
|
Sunday
|
November 28
|
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
Previous Story - Next Story
Email
Print
Facebook
Twitter
Digg
Del.icio.usReturn to Home
Posted by: camoose on November 19 2010 3:11 PM