Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
The SPVCC held their 14th annual Festival of Trees Auction & Gala Friday at the PVCC with an open house preview the night before
Attendees inspect trees, baskets and other auction items at the Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce's annual Festival of Trees.
The carved-log "Frosty" was donated by the Saratoga High School Tech Club.
Patrons also sample some of the food provided for the event by Scott and Michelle, LLC.
"Christmas Party in the Art Room," is an Encampment K-12 School tree made up of art supplies.
The assemblage visits with each other before the auction begins Friday.
"Wyoming is Where the Heart is" donated by: Diana Raymer and Tonya Bartholomew.
'Deck the Halls with Brown & Gold' donated by Rawlins National Bank.
The 6th grade class and teacher, Joe Johnston, donated "Bumble and the Misfit Toys" to the Festival of Trees auction. From left, Dave Rangitsch, Olivia Everett, Anna Bartholomew, Mr. & Mrs. Cade Merrill, Tammy Lincoln, Frank Crimmins and Peggy Lorenzen.
Chamber Member Services Director Dana Little, right, standing, interrupts auctioneer Jimmy Hinkle, left, and Master of Ceremonies Teense Willford, center, standing, to let the crowd know that part of the package being auctioned was available in multiple sizes.
The 14th Annual
Festival of the Trees Gala & Auction facts:
153 Guests (record)
47 Auction Items (record)
Total Raised: $13,925 (record)
People’s Choice item:
6th Grade Class’
“Bumble and the Misfit Toys”
Proceeds will benefit:
Saratoga Elementary Art Program
Saratoga Middle/High School Art Program
Encampment K-12 Art Program
Auctioneer: Jim Hinkle
Master of Ceremonies: Teense Willford
Catering: Scott & Michelle, LLC
Drink Service: Saratoga Resort & Spa
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