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29th annual

Festival of Trees A three-day fundraiser for the Olympic Medical Center Foundation

November 29 through December 1, 2019 at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles presented by

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Fun for everyone Gingerbread houses and take-home photos with Santa will be featured at Family Days during Festival of Trees November 30 – December 1. The event is presented by The Lodge at Sherwood Village, Fifth Avenue Retirement Center and Sherwood Assisted Living.

Youngsters will be able to have their photo taken with Santa from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. each day. They will be printed immediately so that attendees will be able to take the photos home with them.

“Festival of Trees is the local kickoff of the holiday season,” said OMC Executive Director Bruce Skinner. “And the most popular feature of Festival of

and kids, Vern Burton Community Center will be the place to be,” said Fox. The Festival begins Friday morning, with the annual Teddy Bear Tea. This wildly popular event will kick off the weekend and will feature parents and children enjoying live entertainment, holiday refreshments, and visits from Santa.

The Festival of Trees Gala presented

by First Federal will feature the auctioning of over 50 Christmas trees, and will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday.

The Senior Breakfast presented by Laurel Place and Sinclair Place will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Merry Christmas From Our Family To Yours.

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Trees during the weekend is the area youth’s first glimpse of Santa.”

Many accomplished designers and businesses have stepped up to create wonderful gingerbread structures, said Festival of Trees Chair Lindsay Fox. The houses will only be on display at Family Days, which will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Family Days will also feature entertainment and many other games for kids.

“For those people who want to have their photo taken with Santa and enjoy many types of entertainment for adults

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Ticket information for all events is available through the Olympic Medical Center Foundation Office, 1015 Georgiana St., Port Angeles, by calling 360-417-7144 or by visiting omhf.org.

Event Schedule Friday, November 29 TEDDY BEAR TEA Session 1 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Session 2 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

An event for parents and children. $12 per person.

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Presented by First Federal 5:30 p.m.

Features decorated trees and auction, gourmet buffet and a silent auction. $105 per person.

Saturday, November 30 SENIOR BREAKFAST

Presented by Laurel Place & Sinclair Place 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Includes sit-down breakfast. Limited tickets will be available at the door. $12 per person.

FAMILY DAYS

Presented by The Lodge at Sherwood Village, Sherwood Assisted Living & The Fifth Avenue 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Photos with Santa, public viewing of gingerbread houses, decorated trees and wreaths, musical entertainers and children’s activity areas. $7 per person; kids younger than 12 are free.

Sunday, December 1st FAMILY DAYS

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Photos with Santa, public viewing of gingerbread houses, decorated trees and wreaths, musical entertainers and children’s activity areas. $7 per person; kids younger than 12 are free.

All events are held at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St. in Port Angeles.

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1. WINE AND CHEESE

Sponsor: Dr. Dirk & Kelly Gouge Designer: Amy Anderson Bread and butter...

Salt and pepper...

Peas and carrots...

Wine and cheese!

This holiday tree celebrates this sumptuous pairing with enough of both to host a festive delectable wine and cheese party of your own including several bottles of local wines.

“Wine and Cheese are ageless companions, like aspirin and aches, like June and moon, or good people and noble ventures.”

—M.F.K. Fisher Wine and cheese? Yes please!!

PREMIUM: FOR THE SPORTS JUNKY

First, you can receive an autographed Edgar Martinez baseball plus a personalized autographed copy of legendary NBC sportscaster Al Michael’s book. Then become a VIP for Port Angeles’ top sports franchises — the Lefties and Sprint Boat races.

Buy some of the first tickets for any 2020 game for the Lefties baseball team next summer, bringing some of the top college-level baseball players in the country and future major leaguers to the city to battle against teams from around the Northwest. Enjoy the Lefties Box by bringing eight to 20 of your friends.

Then, receive four VIP tickets to the local Spring Boat races next summer, which includes viewing the race from a designated/monitored areas with VIP personnel working to make race day extra special! You will receive food

and drink vouchers, plus $100 in ESP cash to spend at your favorite team’s booths on swag.

Finally, receive local wine from: • Harbinger Winery (2 bottles) • Camaraderie Winery (2 bottles) • 8 bottles of local wine from Saars Super Saver Foods • 2 summer concert tickets at Olympic Cellars Also included: • Large wine-bottle shaped wine rack that holds 12 bottles of wine • 2 celebrity winery selections — 7Cellars, selected by John Elway and Two Wolves Winery, selected by Alecia Moore (Pink).

Value: $1,700

Donated by: Port Angeles Lefties, Dan and Kellie Morrison and Dan and Connie Konopaski

2. GINGERBREAD EXTRAVAGANZA

Sponsor: Irwin Dental Center, Bruce & Kathy Skinner Designer: Leann McComb, Stevens Middle school Art students “Run, run as fast as you can” and if you are lucky you might catch this beautiful red, brown and gold tree decorated with all things Gingerbread, and Christmas. Gingerbread men, women and houses peek through the snow frosted green boughs of this delightful tree. Enjoy the traditional and handmade ornaments as you cuddle up in your fleece blanket, read a book or use the colored pencils to relieve the stress of the day in your adult coloring book.

PREMIUM: DINNER FOR 8 WITH CHEF MICHAEL DIEM

paired with fine wines. Michael Diem moved to Sequim, but before that he was a renowned chef in San Francisco, Seattle, Santa Monica and Sun Valley, Idaho.

After graduating from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco (where he worked with outstanding chefs at some of the best restaurants in the city), he was the Chef de Tournand and sous chef at Fuller’s Restaurant in Seattle.

From there he opened the Broadway Bar and Grill in Santa Monica, designing a restaurant that received critical acclaim. From there it was off to Sun Valley, where he opened a fine dining restaurant in an affluent ski resort town.

Fortunately for all of us on the North Olympic Peninsula, Chef Michael has relocated to Sequim — “I can enjoy the peace and tranquility that this area has to offer. Sequim represents all of the best features of Washington.”

Value: Priceless

Donated by: Chef Michael Diem

3. GOING TO THE MOVIES

Sponsor: Pacific Office Equipment Designer: Ashlee Seelye Do you know what makes a movie work? Moments. Give the audience half a dozen moments they can remember, and they’ll leave the theatre happy.

—Rosalind Russell

PREMIUM: TICKETS TO THE OMC FOUNDATION’S MANY EVENTS

Events include: • A table at the Red, Set, Go Heart Luncheon, slated for Feb. 28.

A six course meal in your home

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• A VID Corporate Duck for the Duck Derby race, set for May 17 (a duck in the corporate race, 60 ducks in the main race).

• 10 tickets to Hog Wild, a night of games, suds and grub at Harbinger Winery in Aug. (Date TBA).

• A table to the Harvest of Hope Winemaker’s Gala that benefits the OMC Cancer Center (October date TBA)

Value: $2,580

4. “DON’T JUST FLY, SOAR” WITH DUMBO

Sponsor: Laurel Dental Designer: Lucy Acosta Helper: Leann McComb “Follow your dreams they know the way” to this delightful Dumbo-themed tree. This charming red, gold and gray tree will warm your heart and your home. Embellished with a variety of circus animals, elephants and of course Dumbo. Perfect for lovers of vintage, handmade and Hallmark keepsakes to enhance your nursery of your Disney assemblage. A special thank you to Jeri Tiderman for sharing an assortment of her elephant collection.

PREMIUM: WINE, 2 NIGHTS IN SEATTLE AND A NIGHT’S STAY AT THE RESORT AT PORT LUDLOW

You’ll receive lodging for two nights at a fabulous two-bedroom Mercer Island condominium, donated by Mike and Carrie Wait. It’s great for a family of four or two couples. Also, enjoy a night’s stay at The Resort at Port Ludlow, which is tucked away on a magnificent bay.

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You also will receive golf and kayaking for two people. If that’s not enough, you’ll also get some of the highest rated wine in the world, a 98 pointer — 2018 Barbanera Vento Caldo Syrah Terre Siciliane from Italy!

PREMIUM: THREE CASES OF SOME OF THE BEST WINE IN THE WORLD!

98 points — Take home a case of wine that’s as good as there is — a 2017 Cantina Museo Albea Gran Maestoso Primitivo that will impress both New and Old World wine lovers.

Donated by: Resort at Port Ludlow 97 points — A Pinot Grigio that is one of the best wines in the world, refreshing and easy-going.

Then enjoy four bottles each of: • 2016 Pouilly Fusse, French Sponsor: Park View Villas white burgundy at its best, Designer: Cassie Fredrickson rated 90 points As if snow fell from the sky like • 2016 Bordeaux Graves Chateau miniature gems and the woodland Dorleac Revelations d’Hubert de Bouard, 91 points animals wore fur.

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You’ll see elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffalo, crocodiles, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, zebras, kudu and over 400 species of birds.

Sponsor: Port Angeles Hardwood The trip includes: Designer: Glenda Cable • Six days/six nights luxury Helpers: Ester De Weese, Joy Finley and accommodations Pearl Williams • Three meals per day Crocus, daffodils and tulips, pussy • Two daily open game drives in open willows and cherry blossoms, robins and Land Cruisers swallows return, frog and bird songs fill • Good for two years from the air, calves and lambs frolic in the purchase date fields, days get longer and warmer, the • Gift Certificates to Wild sound of lawnmowers, snowmaggedon Birds Unlimited and New be damned.

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PREMIUM: TRIP FOR TWO TO SOUTH AFRICA

This is the trip of a lifetime. The winning bidder will experience the Zulu Nyala Game Reserve in South Africa. This is in the heart of one of

Value: $5,950 7. YETI CHRISTMAS

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When Migo, the young male Yeti meets Percy, the human both of their worlds are turned upside down. Who is the monster and who is not?

This tree is covered in “snow” to make all the Yetis on it comfortable. With their cousin the Sasquatch at the top waving at you, and the 6-foot Yeti to watch over the tree, you will have a Yeti Christmas this year.

PREMIUM: A TRAVEL TRAILER FOR KIDS AND A SASQUATCH Another incredible item from the Careys! For several years, Tom and Phyllis Carey have supplied a bigger than life “toy” to the Festival of Trees Auction. This time they have provided one of their best yet -- it’s a travel trailer that measures 6’ x 10’ and is seven feet tall!

All the lumber for the play structure Trailer was donated by Thomas Lumber. The paint was donated by Rodda Paint in Sequim. Let us not forget that the extras were donated by Tom and Phyllis Carey, as well as all the work, along with Santa’s helper Mark Nebel. Thank you all so very much for your work and donations for this premium.

Comes equipped with a state-of-theart kitchen set Along with the trailer comes a 6-foot metal Sasquatch donated by the Little Blue House Nursery, Gifts and Greenhouses, and is painted into a Yeti

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8. MONKEYING AROUND THE TREE

Sponsor: Sequim Health & Rehabilitation and Crestwood Health & Rehabilitation Designer: Corina Johnson Let’s go back to yesteryear, when all we needed was a sock, needle and thread, and a BIG imagination.

PREMIUM: LE CORDON BLEU PARIS

Hands-on Culinary Workshop for 2 Enjoy a Le Cordon Bleu culinary experience for two. Founded in Paris in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu has acquired an international reputation built on excellence in culinary and hospitality education. In addition to culinary and management programs, Le Cordon Bleu has expanded its activities to include a range of short courses for those with a passion for the culinary arts.

This Experience Includes: • Your choice of one culinary experience for two at Le Cordon Bleu Paris • 5-night stay in a standard guest room at the Renaissance Park Le Parc Trocadero • Booking and concierge service

Value: $3,995 9. LETTERS TO SANTA

hoping for the latest toy, to our older years wishing for a miracle. The magic of Christmas is all around and sometimes all it takes is a letter to Santa.

This tree features real letters to Santa from the elementary students in the Crescent School District. Special thanks to my mom, who always makes my Christmas wishes come true!

PREMIUMS: $3,000 IN ADVERTISING FROM THE PENINSULA DAILY NEWS

• $3,000 in advertising donated by The Peninsula Daily News • One hour Whale Watch tour for 2 adults- Donated by: Island Adventures (Valued at: $250) • 4 Main Level tickets to a Seattle Mariners 2020 home game Donated by: The Seattle Mariners (Valued at: $372) • 60 min massage at Skin Care Suites- Donated by: Diane Serrianne (Valued at: $65) • Guided steelhead fishing excursion for 2- Donated by: Randy Lato/All Ways Fishing, Forks, WA (Valued at $500)

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10. NORTH TO ALASKA

Sponsor: Sound Community Bank Designer: Cindy Teitzel Penguins, polar bears, and plaid adorn this whimsical flocked tree. Peek into the branches to find the furry animals settling in for the chilly months ahead. Bright red, green, black and plaid accent this festive winter scene.

Sponsor: Peninsula Daily News Designer: Kelly Serrianne Helper: Jon Whitehead Letters to Santa are a lasting tradition. From our earliest years

Have a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!

PREMIUMS: A TRIP FOR TWO TO FLORIDA’S MAGICAL THEME PARK Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and the many other spectacles of Disney await you in Orlando.

Your Experience Includes: • $550 in Disney gift cards redeemable for admission, food or souvenirs • A 4-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress • Round trip airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. states • Plus over $200 worth of items from Letters to Santa

Value: $4,887

11. BON APPETITE

Sponsor: Steve McCabe Memorial Designers: Susan McCabe and Chelsea Osterberg Helper: Lainey Jimenez The family of Steve McCabe wanted to honor him this year with a tree that represented what Steve loved most. The OMC Foundation and cooking. Our tree is burgundy and deep cast iron pewter. We have found kitchen inspired items: including mini cast iron pans, doggie bags, oven mitts, measuring spoons, chef hats, bowls of fruit, whisks, wheat, and all things kitchen.

Thank you: Chloe McCabe, Blake McCabe, Terri Osterberg, Craig Osterberg, Ryan Mathews, Ryan Matthew, Jesus Jimenez

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Take home: • An evening of artisan pizza and locally made crafted beer from Barhop Brewing for you and seven of your guests. You’ll learn about the actual beer-making experience from a local brewer. And, yes, even the dessert will include beer!

• $500 in gift certificates from Next Door Gastropub.

• Dinner for four at the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival • Also includes Cuisinart Knife Set, Crock Pot, Juicer, Autographed Tom Douglas Print, Amazon gift card.

Value: $2,100

12. THE ART OF FIBER ARTS

Sponsor: D.A. Davidson Designer: Anja Watson Helper: Lea Watson

“The Handmade Gift: A gift that’s handmade is a gift not replaced, entrapping sweet memories that can’t be erased.

The time and talent that goes into crochet is where the real gift lies when giving art away. Made with two hands and the love of ones’ heart, handmade is extraordinary and a true work of art.

So when receiving handmade rather than store bought, know in your heart that someone loves you a lot!”

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PREMIUM: VIP TABLE FOR EIGHT AT THE 30TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES

Win a VIP Table at the 2020 Festival of Trees with this beautiful tree.

Enjoy this up VIP table just for you and seven of your friends, front and center, including your own wait staff.

Value: $1,200

13. FIESTA SAN ANTONIO!

Sponsor: Kitsap Bank Designer: Susan Pichotta Helper: Arnor Baldvinsson It’s Fiesta in San Antonio, the 2nd largest street party in the USA! Celebrate the holidays South Texas style with a fusion of Mexico and the Old West. Enjoy bright colors, Mexican tinwork, red pepper lights, confettifilled eggs, papel picado garlands, mini mariachi hats, and lots of other Mexican and cowboy goodies. Also get an original Susie Adlee crocheted Fiesta shawl from AddCrochet.com. San Antonio says Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad and Viva Fiesta!

PREMIUM: DINNER FOR EIGHT AT BILL & KAY HERMANN’S FAMILY RANCH

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quilted cowboy potholders and Texas vignette from Linda Rogers. *Dinner will occur on mutually agreed upon date

Value: Priceless

14. SEASON’S GREETINGS

Sponsor: Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe Designer: Candy Burkhardt Helpers: Jan Fischer and Michelle Madison Nothing says Seasons’ Greetings better than a traditionally elegant tree adorned with gold glitter, ruby red and sparking Christmas green. See the glitzy musical ornaments. What is Christmas without music!

Nestled in the branches you will see Christopher Radko ornaments.

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PREMIUM: ENJOY THE TENTH ANNUAL SONNY SIXKILLER CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC

Sponsored by Wilder Auto, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, Irwin Dental Center and 30 other companies and organizations, this tournament is a sellout every year.

Be sure of a spot. Celebrities such as Damon Huard, Marques Tuiasosopo, Steve Emtman, Lincoln Kennedy, Jim Lambright and Bob Schloredt participate annually.

This package includes: • A foursome with a Husky celebrity on Friday, July 31, 2019 • Four tickets to the Celebrity Golf Classic Dinner at 7 Cedars Casino on July 30

Value: $2,500 15. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS CHRISTMAS

Sponsor: First Federal Designer: Damaris Rodriguez Helpers: Rachel Shideler and Jenna Williams There is nothing like seeing the Seattle skyline at night with skyscrapers lit up in Blue and Green or a “12” Flag on top of the Space Needle. This Tree will be decked out in the familiar Blue and Green along with some “12”s and maybe a Hawks nest or two. This tree will include an Official NFL Football autographed by Luke Willson. There will be no doubt who’s a true Seahawks Fan if you bid on this tree.

PREMIUM: AN AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR FROM THE LEAD SINGER AND GUITARIST OF U2

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Sponsored by First Federal.

This guitar has been signed by Bono, the lead singer of the super group U2, and the group’s guitarist, Edge, one of the best in the world.

The band has sold more than 150 million records during its career, which began in 1976, and it is considered one of the best live acts in rock history.

U2 has won 22 Grammy Awards, more than any other group. The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.

This guitar is full-sized, electric, and brand new.

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16. SPOONFUL OF SUGAR HELPS THE MEDICINE GO DOWN

Sponsor: Jim’s Pharmacy Designers: Sarah Abbitt and Julie Kinmond Helper: Morgan Patterson Get lost gazing into the magic of sparkle and delight.

Warm yourself enveloped in a brilliant display of light catching crystal emitting radiant, joyful color, and the abundant glisten of delicate sugar.

Enjoy the sweetness of life, the fond memories of a Christmas past, and the favorite tastes we recall.

“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”

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PREMIUM: A FISHING TRIP, PLUS HUSKY HELMET AND AL MICHAEL’S BOOK

Joe Cammack loves to fish, so it’s only natural that a fishing trip for two and a night’s stay at the Inn at Neah Bay would be included with this tree.

Also included is an autographed Husky football helmet by Sonny Sixkiller and a personalized autographed book by legendary NBC sportscaster Al Michaels.

Value: Priceless!

17. A STARRY, STARRY NIGHT CHRISTMAS

Sponsor: Assured Hospice of Clallam County Designer: Damaris Rodriguez Helpers: Rachel Shideler, Jenna Williams Since the beginning of time we have looked to the night skies in wonder.

And, all those years ago it was a bright shining star that led the Wisemen on that first Christmas Eve. Celebrate the season with this Christmas tree decorated in purples, silver, blues, and white. Curl up with a movie about “Starry Night” artist, Vincent Van Gogh, or perhaps a movie about Space Travel, or Martians, popcorn and hot chocolate while you have a Merry Christmas.

PREMIUM: SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF EXPERIENCE A bucket list trip in golf’s birthplace The birthplace of golf and the British Open Championship, Scotland is many golfers’ dream vacation destination. The most popular and famous are the links courses that have evolved on sandy coastal strips.

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All about you, there is an overwhelming atmosphere of history knowing you are walking in the footsteps of the greats who made golf the game it is today.

This experience includes: • 2 rounds of golf for 2 on your choice of 6 select golf course: St. Andrews Links’ Castle Course, Royal Troon Golf Club’s Old Course, Fairmont St. Andrews’ Torrance Course, Kingsbarns Golf Links, Prestwick Golf Club Links, or Carnoustie Golf Links’ Championship Course.

• 4-night stay at the Fairmont St. Andrews Resort • Daily Scottish breakfast for 2 • 5-day rental of a mid-size car • Booking & concierge service

• 5-night stay in a deluxe room at the Renaissance Tuscany II Ciocco Resort & Spa • Daily Breakfast for 2 • Lunch, wine cellar and olive oil mill tour and tasting for 2 at Fattoria Colleverde in Lucca • Booking & concierge service

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Enjoy this up VIP table just for you and seven of your friends, front and center, including your own wait staff.

Value: $1,200

21. WARMING THE HEART

Sponsor: Elwha River Casino Designer: Priscilla Lorentzen Helpers: Sky Heatherton, Charlene Meneely and Kaitlyn Lorentzen May love and laughter light your days, And warm your heart and home.

Sponsor: Columbia Distributing May good and faithful Designers: Sinna Bunz (Brittney V.) Austin friends be yours, Plowers (Austin P.) Misty Meaner (Stephanie H.) Wherever you may roam.

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A suite, dinner and golf for two!

May all life’s passing seasons Included in this package: Bring the best to you and yours.

• Two night stay in a luxurious suite Merry Christmas at the Skagit Valley Casino Resort PREMIUM: THE ULTIMATE • Dinner for two in the Market Buffet Sponsor: Moss Adams FROZEN EXPERIENCE • Golf for two at Avalon Golf Links Designer: Marcia Logan • Each suite has a fireplace viewable ON BROADWAY Helpers: Sherilyn Seyler & Jan Bingham from the living room and bedroom, A VIP Trip for Two to Frozen “Silent night, Holy night, all is calm, an oversized jetted tub, and two on Broadway all is bright...” This beloved hymn takes LED televisions!

Frozen is a musical that centers on us to a peaceful place. “Holy infant, • Also includes a Port Scandalous the relationship between two sisters so tender and mild...” sweatshirt, shirt, sticker, season who are princesses, Elsa and Anna.

Then it introduces us to Jesus Christ. bout tickets for two and one This once in a lifetime experience gets “Glories stream from heaven afar...” prospect camp pass (learn how to you not only tickets, but it includes God proclaims His presence and sends Roller Derby). a private backstage tour with a His angels. “Heavenly hosts sing cast member!

Alleluia!” And praises of joy are heard Your Experience Will Include: throughout the land!

• Two orchestra seating tickets These lyrics were a spiritual to Disney’s “Frozen” The inspiration for silver and gold stars, Broadway Musical manger scenes, angels, and blue orbs • Private in-theater meet and Sponsor: Interfor decorating this tree. greet with a cast member Designer: Nicole Phillips Merry Christmas! following the show Helpers: Charle Crocker-Gehrts, Olivia, Viktor Thank you to my long-time • Optional pre-show “Let it go” vocal and Steve Phillips co-designers Sherilyn Seyler and Jan session in a rehearsal studio in “Grease is the word, is the word Bingham for helping me with my trees! midtown Manhattan that you heard. It’s got groove, it’s got To Sherry Phillips for her gracious • Expert travel & concierge services meaning. Grease is the time, is the leadership! And to David Logan for his place, is the motion. Grease is the way tremendous support for twenty years! we are feeling.”

It’s been a glowing, glittery, great ride!

A wop ba-ba lu-mop a wop bam PREMIUM: ROME AND TUSCANY boom! —and remember the friendships, Sponsor: North Olympic Healthcare TOGETHER FOR 2 PEOPLE romances, adventures and songs of Designer: Charity VanAusdle Enjoy two of the finest places Danny, Sandy and their group of high Helpers: Bonnie Nerbovig and Phyllis Carey in the world school friends in the 1950s musical As best said by Mary Baker Eddy, You can visit the many sites of Rome special — GREASE! Thank you to Carl “When angels visit us, we do not hear — the Colosseum, Vatican, St. Peter’s with ReelVHSLamps for donating a the rustle of wings, nor feel the feathery Basillica, the Forum, etc. And then Grease VHS Lamp. touch of the breast of a dove; but we travel to Lucca, an historical medieval PREMIUM: VIP TABLE FOR know their presence by the love they city, and enjoy the many charms EIGHT AT THE 30TH ANNUAL create in our hearts.” of Tuscany.

Take home a host of angels and fill This Experience Includes: FESTIVAL OF TREES your home with love this Christmas.

• 2-night stay in a superior room at Win a VIP Table at the 2020 Festival PREMIUM: A RARE PAINTING! the Hotel Ponte Sisto in Rome of Trees with this beautiful tree.

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Sponsor: The Lodge at Sherwood Village, Fifth Avenue Retirement and Sherwood Assisted Living Designer: Sherry Phillips Helpers: Reliable Bob, Sharon Hoare and Nikki Phillips Close your eyes…remember what Christmas was like when you were a child. A fresh cut tree plucked from the local forest became decorated with shiny baubles, bubble lights or candles, and strings of popcorn. You wrote and mailed a letter to Santa. What might he bring … a sled, a train or doll? Maybe books, paper dolls, small toys and more. Perhaps a box of tinsel for that finishing touch.

Thank you to Beau Richards and Pam Schier for items they donated.

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Enjoy an Ocean View Stateroom for 2 Explore Ernest Hemingway’s old haunts in Key West, play with dolphins, or recline on sugar-white sand beaches.

The Experience Includes: • An ocean view stateroom for 2 • All meals • On-board entertainment • State-of-the-art fitness center • Add a third or fourth guest to your stateroom for a fee, subject to availability • Also with this tree comes an electric fireplace, sled, toboggan, electric train, metal bicycle, chair and lamp.

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Sponsor: Rinehart Consulting Designer: Molly Smith Snow dusted treetops... fresh pine and berries... Christmas is in the air!

Bring the outdoors in with this beautiful tree adorned in cozy reds, creams, berries, pinecones and the glisten of freshly fallen snow. And don’t forget to bake up a batch of Maggie’s favorite cranberry cookies!

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PREMIUM: A MOVEABLE FEAST FOR EIGHT IN DOWNTOWN PORT ANGELES

Your party can travel to four downtown restaurants by foot for this item: • Start at Bella Italia and enjoy a salad • From there, you move on to H2O Waterfront Bistro for entrée No. 1 • Next is entrée No. 2 at the Crabhouse Restaurant • Finish the evening off with dessert at Next Door Gastropub • Also includes a porch bench donated

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This guitar is full-sized, electric and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Value: Priceless!

25. NATURALLY SIMPLE CHRISTMAS

Sponsor: Joseph’s Army (Families and Children of Past and Present Franklin MAC Students) Designers: James Brown, Jen Riffle, Betsy Schultz, Reath Ellefson and Sue Chance Helpers: Joseph’s Army In the midst of the seasonal rush, aren’t we all searching for a bit of simplicity and stillness? This tree captures the essence of what a pure and simple Christmas would look and feel Sponsor: Gellor Insurance like. It would mean less decorations, less Designer: Molly Smith of life’s clutter and an opportunity to re-focus on the things we truly treasure.

Inspired by all that is natural, rustic In the process, it would not lose the and simply ‘home’ during the holidays, warmth of tradition, the love of family this tree is adorned in garlands, or the spirit of the season. Please look cinnamon and fruits of the season... through the windows of Captain Joseph While the cozy aroma of the holidays House and see how a naturally simple fills the house. Cozy up with a blanket Christmas would transform and bless and enjoy the simple elegance of a YOUR holiday! homemade Christmas.

Thank you to The Volunteers, PREMIUM: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Families and Community who honor AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR our Gold Star Families and their Fallen This guitar has been signed by Heroes for all of the continued support, legendary performer Bruce Springsteen, work and donations. one of rock’s best-known recording PREMIUM: SPECIAL PREMIUMS artists and the leader of the E FROM THE CAPTAIN JOSEPH Street Band.

Springsteen has sold 120 million HOUSE FOUNDATION albums during his career spanning • 4 Nights/5 days at Riffle House four decades. He is a 20-time Grammy at Fern Hollow for 7 guests (Lake Award-winner, a two-time Golden Globe Sutherland) winner, an Academy Award-winner • Gift Basket with Harbinger Wines,

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Rainshadow Coffee, Cheese, Crackers, NW Chocolates, Local Smoked Salmon, and other Goods for Fern Hollow Experience.

• Adirondack Chair created from Original Window Trim from Tudor Inn (Captain Joseph House) • Three Original Windows with Frames from Tudor Inn • Baskets of Ornaments (Bells, Cookie cutters, Wooden Stars and Pine Cones) • Boyd’s “Benjamin Santabeary”, Winter Santa, Snowflake Afghan and Gift Boxes Filled to the brim!

• Dessert delivered each month Jan 2020 to Dec 2020.

• $100 Gift Certificates to: Bella Italia, Country Aire, LD’s Wildfire Grill & Airport Garden Center • Handmade Wooden Log Truck and Two Wooden Airplanes • 1910 Lath-vmade American Flag

• $500 in gift certificates to Next Door Gastropub • $200 in gift certificates from Applebee’s in Sequim • A case of Hunter Red from Wind Rose valued at $320

Value: $1,020

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Sponsor: State Farm Designer: Megan Scott Rosè Holiday a full bodied, lush tree with just the right amount of sparkle.

A pale floral hue, slightly sweet with an elegant finish designed to make you blush. This Rosè will ensure a very happy holiday.

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Experience the best of what the Golden State has to offer. Often captured by famed photographer Ansel Adams, Highway 1 along the Sonoma Coast makes for one of the Sponsor: Applebee’s Restaurant in Sequim most stunning drives in California.

Designer: Janelle Goldman Hundreds of award-winning wineries Helper: Cirdan Goldman dot the landscape between the coast and I’d rather be fishing most of the time, Napa Valley, the state’s best-known food morning or evening rain or shine... and wine destination.

Just show me the tackle and give This Experience Includes: some bait, then watch me go fishing the • 2-night stay at The Setting Inn, rest can wait... a beautiful property surrounded I’ll catch them and clean them and by vineyards cook them up fast, and once we start • 2-night stay at Timber Cove eating they surely won’t last!

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Sponsor: Wilder Auto Designer: Kathy Skinner & Pat Elmer Christmas traditions in Scandinavia are the inspiration for this whimsically happy tree. There are the gift giving Swedish Tomte (or trolls) and the Finish Yule goats. Wooden and traditional straw snowflakes are scattered among the lighted candles that will adorn and brighten your December evenings.

A nod to St Lucia who lights the way through winter’s longest night will also make you smile, so enjoy your Nordic Christmas!

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Sponsor: Irwin Dental Designer: Esther Alward Helpers: Ron Hendricks & Sid Gerling Do you remember going down the snowy hills then you had to climb back to the top?

Join the pixies and friends as they slip and slide down Hurricane Ridge’s hills with the wind and cold in your face.

Join your friends for the hot chocolate and cookies as you get warm by the fire after an exhilarating day.

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Sponsor: Westport Designer: Trish Wray Helper: Linda Boyd The hens and rooster had settled down in their nests, hoping to get a good night’s rest.

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Many times, the raccoons had tried and many times they had failed, for the rooster always caught on and kicked them out on their tails.

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You and nine friends can eat outdoors off the grid with Dave Skinner around a bonfire (dinner prepared by Kathy Skinner).

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HBO’s Game of Thrones began as a scrappy upstart launched by two TV novices in 2011 and finished its run in 2019 as the most popular television show in the world. It holds the record for the most Emmys ever won by a primetime series, and now you can stand on the spots in Northern Ireland where much of the show was filmed.

The Experience Includes: • Cassidys Hotel, Dublin, 1 night • Ballygally Castle Hote, Antrim Coast, 2 nights • Europe Hotel, Belfast, 2 nights • Clontfar Castel Hotel, Dublin, 1 night with 3-course dinner • Daily breakfast for 2

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• Gian’ts Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Dunluce Castle admission • VIP tickets to the Guinness Storehouse • 6-day car rental

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Only two Washington wines won double gold in the 2017 prestigious Jefferson Cup Wine Invitational.

One was created by the OMC Foundation, and there’s only 10 cases left of this vintage Confluence II! This package includes three bottles of the award-winning Confluence II, as well as three bottles from Confluence I, a case of Confluence II and a case of the newest vintage, Confluence IV. Also with this tree is everything you need to start raising your own chickens, except for the coop: Feeder, waterer, brooder light and organic chicken feed. Plus a few items for yourself, including a chicken wine rack.

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Sponsor: Lakeside Industries Designers: Peninsula College Weld Club For the 2019 Festival of Trees, the Peninsula College Weld Club will be crafting a maritime-themed tree including a nautical compass as the base, anchor chains acting as branches and a lighthouse light functioning as the star on top of the tree. The tree will undoubtedly be comprised of steel.

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You’ll take a fabulous one-day brunch cruise on an incredible yacht aboard the 92-foot Lakeside super yacht. You can tour the bridge and galley and see how the craft works.

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Sponsor: The Warehouse Designer: Antoinette Teglovic The special wish of boy and girls (of all ages), a tree full of Fun. Toys, Books, Crayons, etc...

Happiness for all and to all a perfect holiday.

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You can have your choice of furniture or any other item from The Warehouse in Port Angeles. The best selection in town!

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Sponsor: J&J Construction Designer: Bryanne Stewart Take a glance into Dr. Seuss’s world.

This tree is covered in characters from some of his most famous books: The Grinch who Stole Christmas, Horton hears a Who, The Lorax, Cat in the Hat and a few other favorites. This colorful Dr. Seuss inspired tree will make you want to sit down next to it and read your favorite Dr. Seuss classic.

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35. THE TREE THAT 36. WHERE YOUR KEEPS ON GIVING! PET IS ROYALTY! Sponsor: Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim Designer: Eva Kozun This tree will be decorated in blues and gold. The ornaments and the packages are offered as gifts. These gifts may be kept by you and your family or given away as gifts to share.

If you pick this tree.... your Christmas shopping is done!

The bottom of the tree is circled with packages to be given away to your friends and family. Or have a party and let your guests choose for themselves.

A $100 gift certificate to Alderwood Bistro in Sequim is given to you, the buyer, to celebrate your stress-free Christmas season.

All gifts are handmade, crafted by local artists and by your designer Eva Kozun.

Sponsor: Paw Prince Designer: Nicole Blackburn Helpers: Robyn Bunch, Sharon Young and Cynthia Linden Whether your pet is a Paw Prince or a Paw princess, this tree will be Purrfect.

Sparkling with the colors of purple and gold royalty, and dazzling displays that will please pets and pet lovers alike.

Everything you can imagine for your Royal or rescued-turned-Royal pet. Dog and cat toys, beds, food, bowls, a cat tree, grooming supplies, gift certificates and treats galore!

And for the royal master, everything needed to make your Christmas a very Happy Howliday!

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For you, a case of worldrenowned wines: • A 2017 South African Chenin Blanc, rated 91 points • A 2015 Old Vine Estate Selected Parcel Mendoza Malbec, rated 94 points • A 2017 Domaine du Pre-Baron Touraine Sauvignon Blanc For your pet: A case of Blue Dog Bakery biscuits, $100 to Best Friend Nutrition and Natural Pet Market, dog gift basket ($120), cat gift basket ($40), $50 to Olympic veterinary clinic and a one-night stay at Sequim Quality Inn and Suites (Pet friendly rooms!) Also, includes dog bed, bowls, treats and toys!

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by Robert Storey Cellars showcases a Cabernet Sauvignon based wine that is delicious – a lush, fruit-forward and classically New World style.

In addition, the ornaments and packages on this tree are offered as gifts. What’s under the tree?

A quilted twin size bed quilt and decorative, large crochet, stitch square afghan in lovely violet and lavender colors and many other phenomenal items!! Also includes $100 to Alderwood Bistro in Sequim.

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Sponsor: Insight Design Designer: Jennifer Baker For over 50 years Hot Wheels have been a Christmas favorite for the young and the young at heart.

How fast can I go? Will I make the jump? Will I make it through the loop? These are just a few of the thoughts that goes through a child’s mind when playing with Hot Wheels.

Thank you to Tracy and his boys, Kaysen and Jayson for the inspiration.

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Sponsor: Brocante Designer: Beau Richards This year will be our first Tree. We are very excited and for our first year we will focus on nostalgia. Our tree will be a reflection the 1950s with an Atomic Era design spin. All our ornaments and toys will be vintage. We hope everyone enjoys our tree and this year’s festival.

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Sponsor: Radia Designer: Stephanie Casillas Sponsor: Siemens Helper: Dina Martinezt Designer: Rebecca Ferns from Society for Creative Fantasy and reality mix in this tree and this movie.

Anachronism Humor and adventure make this space adventure a great Helpers: Karyn Welch, Jessica Rempel, Keith Vance, Michelle favorite!! The tale of an earthling who loves the 70’s and Gilbert and Jesse Welch his cassette player, who never goes anywhere without The Society for Creative Anachronism would like them, who dances his way through battle and danger, you to celebrate Yule of medieval times. Come explore is one which resonates with the child in all of us!! The tale a tree that Kings & Queens may have had during the of a rascal who befriends other misfits and melds these holidays of that time. We hope that you will enjoy our great characters into a team who “do something good, designs of handmade and assorted medieval tree art.

We strove to feature a themed tree that will capture the something bad, or maybe a little of both.” Enjoy your imagination of all ages and pull you back to times past. adventures with the Guardians of the Galaxy!

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This 4-foot Noah’s Noel tree is covered with animals, of course in twos, and protected from more RAIN by the umbrella. There are several Precious Moments ornaments on the tree designed by Samuel Butcher, the original Precious moments artist.

Sponsor: JMG Construction Designer: Janelle Goldman Helper: Cirdan Goldman O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree How lovely are your branches In summer sun, or winter snow A coat of green you’ll always show O Christmas tree O Christmas tree How lovely are your branches

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B. WILLIAM TELL Sponsor: Friends of Robb Linkletter Designer: Antoinette Teglovic Swiss hero of apple fame.

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Sponsor: Carolyn Pendergast Designer: Stephanie Casillas Helper: Dina Martinez This is a traditional tree full of the old-fashioned wooden homemade toys and relics of Santa’s workshop. Remember the “good ole days” with red and green ornaments, Santa Claus figurines from around the world, nutcrackers and toy soldiers. The movie(s) “Babes in Toyland” tell the story of fairy tale characters and tin soldiers coming to life to fight and save the damsel in distress. The traditional tree skirt celebrates all the charm of the Christmas gone by.

Sponsor: Sinclair Place Designers: Lorene Seelye and Jan McGee Helper: Al McGee These Elephants are all dressed up in their best and ready to celebrate Christmas in a most magical way.

Thank you to my wonderful family for all your support in all my craziness. And for my mom for being Sponsor: State Farm Designer: Glenda Cable my partner in all of this.

Helpers: Joy Finley, Esther DeWeese and Dick Cable While fast food may not be the most nutritious Sponsor: Laurel Place choice, what parent can resist seeing their child’s Designer: Suzie VanAusdle excitement created by an occasional simple meal in a box with a toy included. Some of those older toys are Can you imagine Christmas on the Ark with Noah amazingly creative. and the animals?

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My children certainly enjoyed them and now my grandchildren are enjoying some of the hundreds collected by my brother in law. This tree is dedicated to Anton “Bill” Cable, and the child in all of us.

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Sponsor: First Federal Designers: Staci Politika & Aeverie Politika Helper: Stephanie Steinman Way up in the North, you will find a magical candy store called the North Pole Candy Co. Its legendary reputation for peppermint swirls, boxes of chocolates and magical wishes and goodness makes it impossible for Santa to not stop in for sweets and treats!

Located on Reindeer Way, in between the Elf Emporium and the Marshmallow Mercantile.

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Sponsor: Swains Family Foundation Designer: Olivia Wray This Christmas tree is to represent all the little ballerinas and dancers of Clallam County. Many of the little girls and boys here dream about growing up and becoming professional dancers!

I believe that if you put your mind to something you can accomplish it! (Just like all the designers do with these trees.)

I hope that this tree inspires all the little dancers to work hard for their dreams so they can make them happen!

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FD1. OWL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

Sponsor: Health eCareers Designer: Cindy Teitzel Look for the owls peeking through the branches on this festive 4-foot tree.

Natural colors enhance the theme of wilderness and Christmas in the forest.

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Happy Holidays!

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Sponsor: Lovell’s Road Runner Shell Station Designer: Hallie Stevens Peace, Love, and Joystick! Relive the 80’s with this tree inspired by the hit arcade game Pac-Man. Classic game board colors of yellow and neon blue are accented with red, pink, cyan, and orange in a nod to our ghost-antagonists Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde. Celebrate the fruits of his labor as our hero, PacMan, chomps his way to Level 256 at the top of the tree.

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29th Annual Festival of Trees Committee Festival of Trees Chair: Lindsay Fox

Chair Emeritus: Mary Hebert

Tree Designer Chair: Sherry Phillips

Decoration Chair: Molly Smith

Facilities: Chuck Stroeher Harry Hebert David Skinner

Teddy Bear Tea: Staci Politika Stephanie Steinman

Senior Breakfast: Nancy Kreig Tina Thayer

Family Days: Bill Whitten Victoria Jones Karla Williams Katy Rygaard Annie Fricker

Wreath & Silent Auction: Charla Wright Beth Pratt Amy McDonald

Tree Procurement: Rick Smith

Executive Director:

Sharon Hoare Steph Casillas

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Director of Finance & Events:

Kitchen:

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Directors of the Director of Finance & Events:

Gala Restaurants:

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Sound: DJ OB1

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Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Paul Cunningham

Honorary Past Chair: Bill Gellor

Designer Food: Gail Ralston Jan Clevenger

Greeters: Mark Nichols Melissa Sisson

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