Festival of Trees

So it is now time to post about what my focus has been for this year. It is Festival time again!!!

For those of you that don't know, Festival of Trees is a charity that gives 100% of everything raised to Primary Children's Medical Center. Last year it was able to raise a new record of 1.6 million. This is all because of people that are willing to donate their time, money, and projects to help the children that are in need at the hospital. It runs the Wednesday through Saturday after Thanksgiving every year, and this year it is December 3rd through the 6th. It is open from 10 am to 10 pm every day and holds things for every member the family. There are over 600 trees, centerpieces, gingerbread, and wreaths that are up for auction. A gift boutique, sweet shop (with homemade candy and fudge), scones, sweet rolls, a children's area called Kids Corner, Photos with Santa, and of course Entertainment to top it all off. There are two stages that run groups every 1/2 hour and foyer performances on a grand piano throughout the day and evening.
This year I am the Chair of Entertainment, and it has been fun and stressful at the same time. I have been busy trying to schedule and keep track of over 160 performance groups, and maintain the responsibilities of a committee also. I really love this area and don't really ever want to be anywhere else.
If you have never been or go every year, I suggest you make it a point to go down to South Towne Expo Center and bring in the Christmas season with a bang. Your money will all go to the children at the hospital, and you will get into the grove of the season. It is a great way to bring in Christmas.