Festival of Trees kicks off the holiday season
KELSEYVILLE >>The 3rd annual Festival of Trees Spectacular Party and Christmas Tree Auction is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at 3855 Main Street, adjacent to Sophie’s Day Spa. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting www.lakecountyhospice.org or calling (707) 263-6222.
This event will feature over 21 Christmas trees exquisitely decorated and donated by community members and representatives of organizations and businesses. Trees will be auctioned off with proceeds benefiting the special needs of Hospice/Palliative Care patients; and the Wings of Hope bereavement camp and school-based counseling program, both opportunities for children in the community to receive professional support when someone special in their life has died. A silent auction with beautiful holiday décor and other unique items will be featured at the event.
Community members are invited to view trees in advance of the event from Nov. 26 through Dec. 2, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 3, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Trees will be displayed in the event venue and selected business.
This event is sponsored and supported by many generous businesses, organizations and individuals including Next Home Realty, Lake Parts, Empire Mortuary Services, Lucerne Roofing, Clearlake Veterinary Practice, High Country Security, Roto Rooter of Lake and Mendocino Counties, Savings Bank of Lake and Mendocino Counties, Rotary Club of Lakeport, ProCare Hospice Care, Jonas Energy Solutions, Delta Iota
Tau, Bruno’s Property Management, Michaels Insurance, Vanderwall Engineering, Strong Financial Network, Lake County Electric, Lincoln-Leavitt Insurance, Kelly Butcher, Lake County Tribal Health Consortium, Bill and Dana Kearney, Bell Haven Flower Farm, Foods Etc., Mendo-Lake Respiratory, Lake Event Design, California Exterminators, UCC Rentals and Action Sanitary.
Party guests will enjoy a savory and sweet small plate meal prepared by multiple culinary professionals from the Saw Shop Public House, Ripe Choice Catering, Wild Hope Bakery, Mother Lovin’ From the Oven, Chef Cheryl Foberg, Lake Event Design and more. Local breweries and wines will be featured at a no host bar.
Hospice Services Community Relations Manager Beth Havrilla and development team members are excited to bring back this live festive event. “Come and enjoy a spectacular party while supporting an amazing organization. Talent, delectable food and generosity will highlight an evening of celebration benefiting an important cause,” says Havrilla.
For event and ticket information, call (707) 263-6222 or email development@lakecountyhospice.org. Tickets are $75 each and may be purchased from Eventbrite by visiting www.lakecountyhospice.org.
Hospice Services of Lake County is a nonprofit health care organization that has been providing compassionate comfort care for Lake County patients and families experiencing life threatening conditions for 43 years. These services are available due to the generous support from community members and fundraising activities.