Festival of Trees Craft Day

For those who don't know, I help with Festival of Trees. This is my 5th year. Every fall our committee holds a craft day to make our contributions for Festival. Each committee is responsible for 300 felt fabric characters for "Small Fry". These are cut, sewn, and glued then stuffed with candy. They are sold in the Small Fry section at Festival of Trees for $1.00. This year we had Bert from Sesame Street. Gotta love the uni-brow!

We also are making a tree for baby Joseph who passed away soon after his birth. His mother, Rebecca, has been on our committee since it started. His tree is blue, silver, and white. We have been making star ornaments and have been busy finding decorations we can use. I can't tell you how often we've been to the craft store!
If you would like to attend Festival of Trees, I am selling discount tickets (ah the perks of being a committee member). Please let me know. Festival is very short, only four days, December 3-6, but ALL the proceeds go to Primary Children's Hospital, so it is definitely worth your time.
Also, if anyone has a small side table about 30-36 inches high that you'd be willing to donate to Festival of Trees, please let me know. And please let me know about the tickets too (It'd be a great Family "home" evening) . For more info check out http://www.festivaloftreesutah.com/.
Thanks all,
Debbie

2008 Festival of Trees FACT SHEET

EVENT: Festival of Trees benefiting Primary Children’s Medical Center.
DATES: December 3-6, 2008 (Wednesday through Saturday).
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day
PLACE: South Towne Exposition Center
9575 South State Street, Sandy, Utah 84070

COST: At the door: $4.00 for adults; $3.00 for children ages 2-11; $14.00 Family tickets(good for Wednesday only, December 3). Family tickets will admit up to six immediate family members.
Discount tickets: $3.50 for adults; $2.50 for children (available at Zions Banks, and from ME!!)
Senior Citizens: $3.00 Wednesday through Saturday.
PURPOSE: Every penny goes to help children in need at Primary Children's Medical Center.
HISTORY: For 38 years, the Festival of Trees has been a “Gift of Love” from Utah to children. The Festival is organized by a volunteer board of 85 women who enlist time and talents from thousands of individuals, organizations, businesses, and families throughout Utah. Over $21 million has been raised for needyvchildren at Primary Children's Medical Center through the Festival since 1971, with $1,604,021.64 raised last year.

Attractions
TREES: More than 800 decorated Christmas trees of every size, shape, variety and theme.
AISLE OF WREATHS: Wreaths, door decorations, and outdoor display items
SWEET SHOPPE: Fudge, divinity, pecan rolls, popcorn balls, pretzels, suckers, penuche, caramels, dipped chocolates, caramel apples and all kinds of breads
SMALL FRY: Small items priced for a child's budget.
GINGERBREAD VILLAGE: Wonderful creations from cottages to castles!
CENTERPIECES AND COLLECTIBLES: Centerpieces, table and mantel decorations, and collectibles
FESTIVAL HOST/HOSTESS: Volunteers needed to host
TICKETS: Sell Festival tickets in your area - to businesses, families, and community groups. Discount price: Adults $3.50, Children $2.50
PLAYHOUSE PLAZA: Child-sized dream houses, gazebos, dollhouses, and children's furniture
HOT SCONES AND SWEET ROLLS: Piping hot scones and sweet rolls served fresh
SANTA LAND: Santa will be available to hear each child's wish list and pose for photos.
KIDS KORNER: Face painting, bubble machine, and other fun activities for children
ENTERTAINMENT: Singers, dancers, and instrumentalists entertain from 10:15 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day
FRIENDSHIP TREE: Purchase cards as a tribute for someone special.