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PELHAM — Pelham is ringing in the Christmas season with the third annual Southern New Hampshire Festival of Trees celebration.
“It's really grown,” said Mark Jedreszak, president of Pelham Community Spirit. “This is the biggest year we've had.”
He expects about 1,000 people to visit the Festival of Trees this year, Jedreszak said.
The Manchester Monarchs mascot started things rolling Friday evening at Sherburne Hall in the Town Hall complex on Village Green.
People browsed among 48 donated trees decorated in themes from gymnastics to pizza.
Ribbons are awarded to trees deemed most beautiful, most colorful, most original and best use of decorations. People place raffle tickets in receptacles next to the tree they hope to win and take home for the holidays.
Home-baked treats are also available at bake sale tables in the lobby.
Residents look forward to the event, which has grown steadily since it began a short time ago. Last year, more than 1,000 people came to see about 40 trees displayed.
Seasonal entertainment is also provided. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit today and Sunday. The English Handbell Choir from the First Congregational Church will perform Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Nov. 30, the Pelham Food Pantry will offer a free sheet of raffle tickets for every $5 food donation.
The St. Patrick Church Choir will entertain from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 and the Pelham High School Band will arrive Saturday, Dec. 3 to play from 1 to 3 p.m.
Admission is $5 for people over 12. On Monday, Nov. 28, seniors are invited to attend for free.
Doors open at noon today and Sunday. Monday through Friday hours are 5 to 9 p.m. On Dec. 3, the event will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Raffle winners can pick up their items Sunday, Dec. 4 between 9 a.m. and noon.
The Southern New Hampshire Festival of Trees is sponsored by Pelham Community Spirit, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering community involvement in Pelham through fundraisers, special events and community activities.
“It's really grown,” said Mark Jedreszak, president of Pelham Community Spirit. “This is the biggest year we've had.”
He expects about 1,000 people to visit the Festival of Trees this year, Jedreszak said.
The Manchester Monarchs mascot started things rolling Friday evening at Sherburne Hall in the Town Hall complex on Village Green.
People browsed among 48 donated trees decorated in themes from gymnastics to pizza.
Ribbons are awarded to trees deemed most beautiful, most colorful, most original and best use of decorations. People place raffle tickets in receptacles next to the tree they hope to win and take home for the holidays.
Home-baked treats are also available at bake sale tables in the lobby.
Residents look forward to the event, which has grown steadily since it began a short time ago. Last year, more than 1,000 people came to see about 40 trees displayed.
Seasonal entertainment is also provided. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit today and Sunday. The English Handbell Choir from the First Congregational Church will perform Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Nov. 30, the Pelham Food Pantry will offer a free sheet of raffle tickets for every $5 food donation.
The St. Patrick Church Choir will entertain from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 and the Pelham High School Band will arrive Saturday, Dec. 3 to play from 1 to 3 p.m.
Admission is $5 for people over 12. On Monday, Nov. 28, seniors are invited to attend for free.
Doors open at noon today and Sunday. Monday through Friday hours are 5 to 9 p.m. On Dec. 3, the event will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Raffle winners can pick up their items Sunday, Dec. 4 between 9 a.m. and noon.
The Southern New Hampshire Festival of Trees is sponsored by Pelham Community Spirit, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering community involvement in Pelham through fundraisers, special events and community activities.
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