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LakeLady84 · 12-01-2009, 10:19 AM

Great idea! This weekend is also the Altrusa Festival of Trees ... here's the Citizen article with more details:

Many people who have attended the Altrusa Festival of Trees in the past have viewed the beautifully decorated trees or attended the opening night Silent Auction in Waukewan Golf Club's picturesque New England Barn.

However, not everyone knows that behind the barn, down a short pathway, there is a Christmas cottage full of goodies. For four days, Waukewan's snack bar and lounge is converted into a delightful holiday shop. Here, visitors can take chances on winning beautifully-wrapped raffle baskets, purchase lovely holiday gifts at the Noel Shoppe, or just take a break and enjoy free hot cider and cookies.

Raffle basket contributions from area businesses and individuals are well underway. Raffle Committee Co-Chairs Jeanne Claridge and Sally Porter, are busy combining gift certificates and other donated items into themed baskets. This year, as in the past, they will create a favorite basket of gift certificates from area restaurants. It is called, "Family Dining around the Lakes" and includes certificates from George's Diner, Giuseppe's, The Mug, Village Kitchen and Mame's.

Another basket might have an athletic theme and could include golf passes with cart from Ridgewood Country Club, lift tickets from Ragged Mountain Resort, ski passes from The Balsams Grand Resort, and gift certificates from the Fitness Edge and Curves. Items are still coming in, so many of the baskets have not been defined yet. The Raffle Committee says that they have already received a lot of great items and hope that Festival visitors will walk over to the "Christmas cottage" and take a chance on winning.

Right next to the raffle baskets is Altrusa's Noel Shoppe. Noel Shoppe Committee member, Cathy Barile, says that the Shoppe has a wonderful assortment of gifts from local artisans this year. For example, Bonnie Edwards, owner of Photographic Portraits by Bonnie Edwards in Meredith, is offering 2010 desk calendars for sale that feature beautiful photographs from around the Lakes Region. She is also contributing Lakes Region note cards, packed in gift sets and accompanied by lovely, original bookmarks.

Karel Hayes, Center Harbor's award winning author and illustrator, has made another valuable consignment to the Noel Shoppe. She is contributing signed copies of her illustrated children's books, along with prints and note cards from her children's stories.

Other Shoppe items include hand-crafted, reversible aprons for adults and smocks for children, locally made spice rubs, and maple syrup from one of Meredith's own farms.

The "Christmas cottage" is open at all times during the Festival of Trees. Dates and times are Thursday, Dec. 3, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Silent Auction); Friday, Dec. 4, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec 5, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Auction tickets are $10 if purchased in advance at either the Meredith Chamber of Commerce, Cackleberries on Route 3 in Meredith, or Fashion Forward on Route 25 in Moultonborough. Auction tickets are $12 at the door on Auction night. Festival tickets are $3 and admission is free for children 5 years and under.

For more information about purchasing tickets and Festival events, please call Anne Stanford at 707-7257. All proceeds from the Festival benefit the Inter-Lake's Christmas Fund, the Moultonborough Santa Fund, area food pantries, and other Altrusa initiatives.

12-01-2009, 10:19 AM	#2
LakeLady84 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Meredith Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Altrusa Festival of Trees Great idea! This weekend is also the Altrusa Festival of Trees ... here's the Citizen article with more details: Many people who have attended the Altrusa Festival of Trees in the past have viewed the beautifully decorated trees or attended the opening night Silent Auction in Waukewan Golf Club's picturesque New England Barn. However, not everyone knows that behind the barn, down a short pathway, there is a Christmas cottage full of goodies. For four days, Waukewan's snack bar and lounge is converted into a delightful holiday shop. Here, visitors can take chances on winning beautifully-wrapped raffle baskets, purchase lovely holiday gifts at the Noel Shoppe, or just take a break and enjoy free hot cider and cookies. Raffle basket contributions from area businesses and individuals are well underway. Raffle Committee Co-Chairs Jeanne Claridge and Sally Porter, are busy combining gift certificates and other donated items into themed baskets. This year, as in the past, they will create a favorite basket of gift certificates from area restaurants. It is called, "Family Dining around the Lakes" and includes certificates from George's Diner, Giuseppe's, The Mug, Village Kitchen and Mame's. Another basket might have an athletic theme and could include golf passes with cart from Ridgewood Country Club, lift tickets from Ragged Mountain Resort, ski passes from The Balsams Grand Resort, and gift certificates from the Fitness Edge and Curves. Items are still coming in, so many of the baskets have not been defined yet. The Raffle Committee says that they have already received a lot of great items and hope that Festival visitors will walk over to the "Christmas cottage" and take a chance on winning. Right next to the raffle baskets is Altrusa's Noel Shoppe. Noel Shoppe Committee member, Cathy Barile, says that the Shoppe has a wonderful assortment of gifts from local artisans this year. For example, Bonnie Edwards, owner of Photographic Portraits by Bonnie Edwards in Meredith, is offering 2010 desk calendars for sale that feature beautiful photographs from around the Lakes Region. She is also contributing Lakes Region note cards, packed in gift sets and accompanied by lovely, original bookmarks. Karel Hayes, Center Harbor's award winning author and illustrator, has made another valuable consignment to the Noel Shoppe. She is contributing signed copies of her illustrated children's books, along with prints and note cards from her children's stories. Other Shoppe items include hand-crafted, reversible aprons for adults and smocks for children, locally made spice rubs, and maple syrup from one of Meredith's own farms. The "Christmas cottage" is open at all times during the Festival of Trees. Dates and times are Thursday, Dec. 3, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Silent Auction); Friday, Dec. 4, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec 5, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Auction tickets are $10 if purchased in advance at either the Meredith Chamber of Commerce, Cackleberries on Route 3 in Meredith, or Fashion Forward on Route 25 in Moultonborough. Auction tickets are $12 at the door on Auction night. Festival tickets are $3 and admission is free for children 5 years and under. For more information about purchasing tickets and Festival events, please call Anne Stanford at 707-7257. All proceeds from the Festival benefit the Inter-Lake's Christmas Fund, the Moultonborough Santa Fund, area food pantries, and other Altrusa initiatives.