Magical Festival of Trees
Administrator | Nov 26, 2010 | Comments 3
Susan Law, president of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary invites everybody to enjoy this year's Festival of Trees, in support of Picton hospital. Sue Capon photos
Hundreds of elves worked through the evening to create a magical Christmas atmosphere at Picton’s Crystal Palace and Community Gardens.
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Festival of Trees opens this morning at 10 a.m. presenting a three-day giant silent auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees and related seasonal decorations. All funds raised go to Picton hospital.
“Without the help of many loyal volunteers, we would not be able to hold a fundraiser such as this, and we thank them whole-heartedly for their efforts,” report co-chairpersons Joyce Minaker and Nancy Hicks.
The annual Bake Sale is set for Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and continues until sold-out. Visitors are also welcome to purchase draw tickets on a variety of featured items. New this year is a table hosted by the Auxiliary’s Second Time Around Shop volunteers. The Craft Sale will be held at the Community Centre location and everybody is reminded to bring the kids Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to visit Santa and the elves before heading downtown Picton for the Santa Claus parade at 3 p.m. The event runs from Friday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 28. Visit 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Volunteer entertainers will bring music to the event all weekend.
Friday’s entertainment
Betsy and Carl Kidd 6-9p.m.
The Noteables 4-5 p.m.
Mark McGreevy and Fraser Hardman 5:15-6:15
Penny, John and Roanna Kitchen 7-8 p.m.
Nick Doornbos 8-8:45 p.m.
Saturday’s entertainment
Jeanette Arsenault, Michelle Cox, Trish Hause and Judy Fraser from 11:30-12:30 p.m.
Command Performance 12:45-1:45 p.m.
Quinte Living Concert Band 2-3 p.m.
Lorain, Linda, Sandra Sine and Fraser Hardman 3:15-4:15 p.m.
The Rising Stars Cole Foster Lynd, Katie Shannon, Gavin Massey, Tatyana Sylia and Abby Chapman 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Gerry Foster and Friends 6-7 p.m.
Monique Michaud, Steve Ireland and Al Murack 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Sunday’s entertainment
The Frere Brothers noon to 2 p.m.
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Wonderful job by all the volunteers and the people who created those magical trees!
Great festival. I bid on a whole bunch of trees. Hope someone outbids me on some ot them.
Don’t miss the bird tree in the community centre. A real work of art.
Was already there with my daughter and was inspired by everything we saw.