Thank you to the 2012 sponsors.
Lokey Automotive Group
Raymond James Financial
AmeriLife
Shirley Long
Simpson Communication
THG, Inc.
Kathy and Rowland Milam
Mudra Foundation
Sally Guthrie
Molly and Trevor Schaffer
APPSS
Special Needs Lawyers, PA
Linda & Kerry Chamberlain
Cantonis Foundation
Kerry & Leeward Bean
Dr. & Mrs. Harry Free
Melody & Jerry Figurski
Pinellas Federal Credit Union
N2 Nutrition
Boos Development Group
Lewis, Birch & Ricardo, LLC
Kathy & Carl Minieri
Joan & Mike Kline
Bremer-Bjurquist
Bob Sheppard & Karen Maex
Georgine & Anthony Brancato
Progress Energy
Quality Boats
Linda & Stu Turley
Nina & John Kirchhoefer
Dawn & Earle Cooper
Aleta & Fred Fisher
Festival of Trees,
Tampa Bay
"Santa's
Workshop"
UPARC Foundation is pleased to announce the 29th Annual Festival of Trees Tampa Bay "Santa's Workshop". This year's event will be held Novemer 22-24, 2013 at the Long Center located on Belcher Road in Clearwater. The Festival of Trees is a major fundraising event benefitting the UPARC consumers, helping them grow and develop to their fullest potential.
The Festival is a three day family-centered holiday extravaganza that features more than 100 one-of-a-kind trees and wreaths creatively decorated by local artists, businesses and community leaders, all of which are for sale.
The Premier Night Gala, will kick off the festivities on the evening of November 22nd. Guests will enjoy both a live 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 three day event there will be special appearances from Santa and his elves! A variety of vendors situated throughout the “Winter Wonderland” of trees, selling specialty items perfect for holiday gift giving. Guests will be treated to entertainment by local choral and dance groups each day.
We would like to recognize the 2013 Steering Committee:
* Premiere Night Chair: Molly duPont Schaffer
* Tree Co-Chairs: Susan and Jack Gibson
* Volunteer Chair: Felicia Leonard
* Santa Saturday Chair: Merideth Henry
* Vendor Co-Chairs: Sue and Bill Johnson
* Entertainment Co-Chairs: Julie Featherstone and Kevin McCaffrey
* Event Theme and Design: Brett McMullen
2012 Festival Chair Molly duPont Schaffer honoring Particus Blackshear for his many years of dedication and service to UPARC at the Premiere Night Gala..
