Trees are ablaze at Noble Horizons


 


SALISBURY — The Festival of Trees, sponsored by the Noble Horizons Auxiliary, opened on Saturday, Nov. 17, with a display of nearly 100 trees, as well as stockings and wreaths decorated and donated by community businesses, nonprofit groups and individuals. This year, two new auxiliary members, Ruth Adotte and Marjorie Connors, are co-chairs of the event, now in its 12th year. All items are part of an ongoing, two-week silent auction, which culminates on Saturday, Dec. 1 in a party from 5 to 7 p.m.

New this year are seven giant stockings, stuffed with thematic goodies. Trees range from "For Our Mothers," by Mimi Estes and Priscilla McCord, decked in tiny blue Tiffany boxes and faux diamond rings, to "Sophisticated Lady," topped by a Barbie doll, donated by the local Red Hat Society. The first and second grades of Salisbury Central School teamed up on an "Our Town" tree, strung with paper houses and buildings and surrounded by photographs of Salisbury landmarks, displayed in the special children’s section. Also part of the show are designated "giving trees," which are purchased by donors to be given to needy members of the community.

The festival is open to the public in the Community Room of Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Road. Hours are Sunday to Friday, noon to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 1. It will be open on Thanksgiving Day and will be open the following day, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The festival party on Dec. 1 costs $30. Reservations may be made at Noble Horizons or by calling 860-435-9851.

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