Festival of Trees to raise money for charities
The second annual “Festival of Trees” fundraiser will support local charities Wednesday evening at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center.
Specially-themed trees decorated by local non-profit groups will be offered to the highest bidder.
The event, sponsored by North Fremont Business District, benefits local charities including Ag Against Hunger, AIM for Mental Health, American Cancer Society – Relay for Life, American Cancer Society – Bark for Life for Monterey County, Animal Welfare Assistance Group, Blind and Visually Impaired Center, Community Homeless Solutions, Community Partnership for Youth, Door to Hope, Friends of the Monterey Public Library, ITNMonterey County, Josephine Kernes Memorial Pool, Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation, Papillion Center for Loss and Transition, Sun Street Centers, Teddy Bears with Heart and CERT/CERV, YWCA, Junior League of Monterey.
The event takes place in the Monterey Room (near Gate 4) at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center, at 2004 Fairground Road in Monterey.
Organizers say tickets will be available for $20 at the door.
