No Title 989

Southern trees
United Way of Southern Kentucky will hold its second annual Festival of Trees celebration December 3-26 at the Bowling Green Holiday Inn University Plaza and Sloan Convention Center from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily. Last year, an estimated 25,000 people attended.

The festival opens with a ribbon cutting from 3-4 p.m. December 2, with music, bells, and caroling. On December 3 a black-tie-optional Snow Ball will be held from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. On December 11, family day is the theme, including a breakfast with Santa, Christmas crafts, and a Teddy Bear Tea Party. Free events at the festival include the opening ceremony, holiday movie, story time with Mrs. Claus, community caroling, and general admission. The craft workshop is $1 per craft, breakfast with Santa is $5 and requires reservations, and the Snow Ball is $75 a ticket and requires reservations.

For more information, contact the United Way of Southern Kentucky at (270) 843-3205, or e-mail jthiery@uwsk.org.