October 19, 2011 - Festival of Trees
ZONTA CLUB OF TRAVERSE CITY’S 2011 FESTIVAL OF TREES
Engage in the magic of this annual tradition November 17-20, 2011. Held at the NMCHagerty Center, this event features professionally decorated trees, elementary school trees, gingerbread houses, raffle, silent auction and "buy now" items, entertainment and sweet treats.
There is something to please everyone. You won’t want to miss this chance to kick off the Holiday season and help local charities at the same time. New special events have been added this year. General Admission times have themes and special activities. Many photo opportunities for your family. You will want to bring your camera.
General Admission Hours: Thursday 4-8, Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-9, Sunday 9-4
General Admission Prices: Adults $5.00, Students $3.00, Preschool Free
General Admission hours are themed for maximum fun with a variety of activities.
Family Night: Thursday 4 – 8
Entertainment and family activities available. Santa will be visiting. Bring your camera to take advantage of photo stations.
Tea Among the Trees: Friday 9-5
Beverage and snack service available. Craft and Cooking demonstrations throughout the day.
Santa’s Workshop: Saturday 9-12
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with children. Grinch and other characters make surprise appearances. Photo opportunities – bring your camera. Craft activities available for children to do. Entertainment during morning. Snacks for purchase.
Small World
with Charlie Murphy Saturday 9-12
Watercolor Artist exhibit
Sweets & Treats Day: Saturday 12-9
Coffee and Sweets available for purchase.
North Pole Day with Artist’s Nook
11-4 :00 pm
Artist exhibits include
Glenn Wolff, Patt Bennett, Jannelle Couturier
Beverages and sweet treats available for purchase from Hagerty
Special ticketed events throughout the weekend:
Special Needs Day Thursday, 11/17 9am-12pm
Special Needs invited 9-12
Adult Group Homes invited
Gals, Guys and Giggles Friday, 11/ 18 7pm – 10pm
Enjoy an evening of continuous laughter and fun with musical performances and improv.
Featuring, Sashay, Good on Paper Improv, Marsha Minervini and Ronnie Hernandez.
$35.00 includes first glass of wine, hot appetizers and door prize ticket.
Cash Bar available.
Dolly & Me Tea
Saturday, 11/ 19- 11 amChildren and their adult companion enjoy and elegant Tea service brunch and participate in crafts and special activities. Tables are story book decorated.
$24.00 each includes activities and gift bag.
Limited seating
Wine & Dine Tapas Dinner - Saturday 6 pm
Enjoy a Tapas dinner with wine pairings in the elegant Lobdells Restaurant.
$100.00 per person includes door prize ticket for ‘Dinner for 8 in your home prepared by the Hagerty’.
Limited seating
Dolly & Me Tea Sunday, 11/ 21 - 11am
Children and their adult companion enjoy and elegant Tea service brunch and participate in crafts and special activities. Tables are story book decorated.
$24.00 each includes activities and gift bag.
Limited seating
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Please purchase special event tickets in advance as some events sell out.
Tickets to All Events are available on our website at www.zontatc.org or at www.treatickets.com
The Festival of Trees is a fundraising event for the Zonta Club of Traverse City. Zonta is an organization of professional women of who give back to the local community, nationally and internationally supporting causes that promote independence, education, and the status of women and children through service, advocacy and financial commitment.
