Festival Heralds Start of Season

Tuesday, November 28, 2006 03:58 AM

One of the trees that was available for auction last year (opinion250 archive)

Tis the season, you know it has officially started because the Festival of Trees gets underway today, the one event that showcases all that is magical about this time of the year.

For 13 years, the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation has presented the Festival which is a major fundraising event. The dollars raised through the sale of wreaths, gifts and auctioned trees, goes towards the purchase of equipment, renovations and refurbishment at PGRH.

Some events are already sold out! You can't get a ticket to the Chamber Lunch today!

Admission for the Festival is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children, students and seniors, and you van get a family pass for $10.00.

There are special admission prices for some of the events, those prices are listed below.

Here's how the balance of the season of sparkle events are set:

Today, November 28th

Chamber Lunch (sold out)
Open for public viewing from 2:00 till 9:00 tonight
Honey Tree Fashion SHow 7:00 to 9:00 ($20)

Wednesday, Nov. 29th

Open 9:00 to 9:00
Civic Centre Light Up event 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 20th

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

Friday, Dec. 1st

open 9:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Clarica's Gala Auction Night ($50.00) viewing and silent auction starts at 7:00, live auction starts at 8:45

Saturday, Dec 2nd

Open 9:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Jingle Bell Dance ($25 per person)

Sunday, Dec. 3rd

open 11:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Teddy Bear Brakfast at 9:00 a.m. ($12 per person)

There are nearly 30 decorated full sized trees, and little two footers that have been decked to the nines! The Festival also features wreaths, silent auctions, and a gift shop.

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