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WINONA LAKE - The Village at Winona will kick of its Festival of Trees Nov. 17 at Rodeheaver Auditorium.
The festival will continue through Nov. 22 to benefit the Health Care Foundation of Kosciusko County.
General admission will be Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Nov. 19 from 2 to 8 p.m.; and Nov. 20-22 from 3 to 8 p.m.
The Festival of Trees expanded to a new location this year to feature 53 designer trees for auction and sale, decorated wreaths, centerpieces, mantle pieces and other holiday floral arrangements for sale.
"The festival is designed for families to spend quality time together and get them into the holiday spirit," said Tracie Hodson, executive director of the Health Care Foundation of Kosciusko County.
"We are pleased with Winona Lake partnering with us to hold the event."
Hodson said an addition to this year's festival is a Holiday Market that will feature gifts, hand-crafted items and Festival of Trees sweatshirts.
General admission donation to the Festival of Trees is $3 for adults, $1 for children age 5-12 and free for children under age 5. All proceeds from the festival benefit programs available through the Health Care Foundation.
Visitors can purchase a tree by placing bids on silent auction sheets attached to each auction tree or through Instant Purchase Option.
The auction will be continuous throughout the week with final bids taken Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.
The Festival of Trees Special Events Calendar is as follows:
Nov. 17, 5 to 9 p.m., Winona Lake Dinner Amongst the Trees (advance tickets required; call 574-267-5783).
Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to noon, Santa and his reindeer, photos available.
10 a.m. to noon, Lakeland Art Association children's activities and Mrs. Claus Story Time.
10 a.m. to noon, WRSW broadcast.
9 a.m. to 8 p.m., general admission.
Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday Brunch Amongst the Trees (advance tickets required; call 574-268-2273 or 574-268-9888).
2 to 8 p.m., general admission.
Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., senior citizens day.
Refreshments and special admission for adults: $1.
3 to 8 p.m., general admission.
Nov. 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Red Hat Society Luncheon (advance ticket purchase required; call 574-268-2273).
4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
3 to 8 p.m., general admission
Nov. 22, 3 to 8 p.m., general admission.
Auction ends at 7 p.m. Winners receive and take home trees between 8:15 and 9 p.m.
For more information, contact the Health Care Foundation at 574-268-2273 or by e-mail at info@hcfkc.org
