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Thank you to this year's sponsors.
We would like to announce that the 2012 Festival of Trees will be held from November 15th-18th.
The 2011 Festival of Trees was held November 17-20 in the gymnasium located at the Long Center on 1501 N. Belcher Road in Clearwater. The Festival theme revolved around "A Family Christmas" which included one-of-a-kind artwork designed by Dean Young, creator of the world renowned comic strip, "Blondie". We are pleased to announce that the 2011 Fetival of Trees has succeeded in accomplishing its goal of increasing awareness of UPARC programs throughout the community and raising over $100,000 to help support UPARC services.
The Festival is a four day family-centered holiday extravaganza that features more than 100 one-of-a-kind trees, wreaths, centerpieces and handcrafted ornaments, creatively decorated by local artists, businesses and community leaders, all of which will be for sale.
The Premier Night Gala scheduled for the evening of November 17, kicked off the festivities. Guests enjoyed both a live auction and silent auction, libations, live entertainment and fine cuisine from area restaurants while searching for the perfect tree for their home, office or favorite charity.
Throughout the four day event there were special appearances from Santa as well as Blondie and Dagwood themselves. A variety of vendors were situated throughout the “Winter Wonderland” of trees, selling handcrafted and specialty items perfect for holiday gift giving. Entertainment by local choral and dance groups was scheduled each day.
We would like to recognize the 2011 Steering Committee:
* Honorary Chairs: Blondie and Dagwood Bumstead
* Event Co-Chairs: Leeward and Kerry Bean
and Trevor and Molly Schaffer
* Tree Chairs: Jack and Susan Gibson
* Sponsorship Chair: Molly duPont Schaffer
* Volunteer Chairs: Felicia Leonard and Stacy Barnett
* Premiere Night Chairs: Chris Daily and Dawn Cooper
* Jingle Bell Jam Chair: Bonnie Dondiego
* Just Desserts Chair: Carol Harper
* Vendor Co-Chairs: Bill and Sue Johnson
* Entertainment Chair: Julie Featherstone
* Event Theme and Design: Brett McMullen
