Newport hospital announces 2019 Festival of Trees events

NEWPORT — The 2019 Festival of Trees rings in the holiday season on Dec. 7 at Sadie Halstead Middle School in Newport, Wash.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., admission is free to anyone, and families are invited to experience the holiday fun with free crafts, cookie decorating, face painting and free Santa photos for children.

Everyone will enjoy the beautifully decorated trees, festive atmosphere, and winter wonderland. Event-goers can sip on some hot cocoa or coffee while listening to the holiday entertainment throughout the day. Daytime entertainment includes the Dalkena Cantata at 11 a.m., followed by the Newport High School Choir at noon.

Raffle tickets for this year’s decorated prize trees are only $1, and winners will be announced at 7 p.m. Last year, the raffle tree values ranged from $300 to almost $2,000.

The Evening Benefit Social kicks off from 5-7 p.m. and includes tree viewing, a festive buffet, dessert bar and beverages. Live entertainment with fiddling sensation Justin Sherfey begins at 5 p.m.

Fundraising this year supports NHHS Foundation programs.

For more information and Evening Benefit Social reservations, which are $25 per person, call the Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation at 509-447-7928, ext. 4373. Online ticket reservations are available at NewportHospitalAnd Health.org and EventBrite.com.