Festival of Trees Starts Today

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It has become a  Christmas season tradition in Prince George, the annual Festival of Trees.

This is the 13th year  of the Festival of Trees, which is  a major fundraiser for the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation.    The fondation raises dollars  to purchase equipment  or fund renovation and refurbishment at PGRH.

There will be  about 30 elaborately decorated trees, which will be offered for auction Friday December 1st at  the Clarica sponsored Gala Auction  Night.

There are the Little Trees too!  Two foot trees that are decked to the nines! 

But it isn't all about trees.  There are wreaths, a special gift shop, silent auction items, all in an effort to raise funds for  the Foundation.

Here is the schedule  of events, although  you might want to call the Foundation as some events, (like the Chamber Lunch today,) are already  sold out.

Today:    Chamber Lunch  at noon (sold out)

• opens to the public for viewing at 2:00 this afternoon till  9:00 tonight
• Honey Tree  Fashion Show 7:00 - 9:00 ($20)

Wednesday, Nov. 29th

• open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Civic Centre Light Up Event at 6:00

Thursday Nov. 30th

• Open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Scotiabank Silver Bell Seniors Tea 2:00 ($5.00)

Friday Dec. 1st

• open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Clarica Gala Auction Night begins at 7:00 p.m.  ($50.00)

Generally, the admission  price is $5.00  for adults, $3.00 for children, students  or seniors  and $10.00 for a family pass, however  there are special admission prices for some of the special events. 

Here is the number to call if you need more info:  565-2515

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