Fifth Annual Festival of Trees Dec. 5 and Dec. 6

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We’re One Wilmington’s (WOW) fifth Annual Festival of Trees will take place this year the weekend of Dec. 5 and there are several ways to get involved in this festive, free, family-friendly event.

Proceeds from this event will be used to purchase holiday gifts for local families in need and to help fund the WOW high school scholarship program.

The fifth Annual Festival of Trees is set for Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Villanova Hall, 126 Middlesex Ave. in Wilmington.

The free, family-friendly event will feature a raffle of spectacular holiday trees, wreaths and baskets. There will also be baked goods, popcorn and refreshments for sale, as well as musical performances and a special visit by Mrs. Claus.

Ribbons will be awarded for donations in the following categories:

• Best Use of Theme,
• Best Mini/Tabletop Tree
• Best Wreath
• Most Creative/Unique Tree
• Best in Show.

WOW will make monetary donations to the Wilmington non-profit of choice in the names of the donors of the winning trees.

WOW would greatly appreciate any tax-deductible donation to help make their event a tremendous success.

There are many ways you or your organization can help:

• Donate a theme-decorated artificial tree – all donors will be recognized

• Donate a basket of goods or a wreath to advertise your organization

• Donate cases of water, juice, soda or items for the bake sale

Ways you or your organization benefits:

• Tax write-off

• Helping a local charity and families in need

• Advertising for your business

Visit our website http://www.onewilmington.org/ for additional event details.

For more information about making a donation, contact Becky McGrath at rebeccamcgrath@rebeccamcgrath.com or register your donation using our online form at http://www.onewilmington.org/festival-of-trees/treebasketwreath-donations/.