Festival of Trees

The 11th Annual Festival of Trees kicks off  with a Jingle & Mingle Cocktail Party at the Life Together Center (located at 3625 N. Sheridan Rd. in Peoria) from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. The Festival continues on Friday from 10 am - 6 pm, Saturday 12 - 5 pm and Sunday 11 am - 3 pm. Featuring 80 pre-decorated trees and wreaths, centerpieces and other holiday decor items on display and for bidding to take home, other highlights from the weekend will include a brunch, a family fun day with Santa and a Sweet Sundae Tea. All proceeds benefit Crittenton Centers. Admission for the Thursday event is $50, the Brunch & Bubbly on Saturday is $35, the Sweet Tea on Sunday is $25 per person and for the rest of the festival is $6 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and children aged 3 - 14 and free for kids aged 2 and under. For more information, call 309-674-0105 or visit www.crittentoncenters.org