Festival of Trees returns to town
| 30 Nov 2015 | 04:23
Musical entertainment for toddlers at the Junior Womens Club Festival of Trees event.
A sampling of the decorated trees on display.
Perfect Pointe performers get ready for a Christmas dance. From left, Naomi Garrafa, Alexandra Forman and Grace Waldron.
The Borino family of Branchville pose for a photo with Santa.
By Rose Sgarlato
SPARTA — The Junior Woman’s Club recently hosted its Festival of Trees event at the Barn at Hillside Park in Andover Township.
Held over the weekend of Nov.20 after a five-year hiatus, the event was well -attended featuring hand-decorated trees for auction and festive wreaths for sale.
A holiday cocktail gala kicked off the event on Friday evening, and Saturday was family day. A bake sale, visit from Santa and dance performance were just a few of the highlights.
All proceeds from the event benefitted SCARC Inc, and Sparta VFW. For more information about the Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta, visit. www.jwcsparta.org.