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NEWPORT – Festival of Trees returns to Newport Saturday, Dec. 7, and like pre-pandemic operations, it’s one day only.
The NHHS Foundation Board voted to hold the event in Newport Community Hospital’s Ponderosa Room to better manage event expenses and display all prize trees in one location.
The event entrance is located at the corner of Spruce Street and Scott Avenue.
“We are thrilled to host the event on the NHHS campus this year,” said Kim Manus, Interim CEO / CFO.
“We had to pivot locations for a few years due to the pandemic and space concerns, but the Ponderosa has been renovated and should make for a festive venue.”
Admission is free to anyone from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and families are invited to experience the holiday fun with free crafts, cookie decorating, face painting and free Santa photos for children. Everyone will enjoy the beautifully decorated trees, festive atmosphere, and winter wonderland. Eventgoers can sip on some hot cocoa or coffee while listening to the holiday music throughout the day. Raffle tickets for this year’s decorated prize trees are only $1, and winners will be announced during the Holiday Gala.
The Holiday Gala starts at 5 p.m. and includes tree viewing, holiday music, hors d’oeuvres, prime rib dinner, dessert, and no-host beer and wine bar. Raffle tickets may be purchased in-person by adults (18 years old +), and participants are encouraged to play responsibly. Individuals who have been harmed by gambling may call 1-800-GAMBLER for help.
Fundraising this year supports NHHS Foundation programs. For more information and Holiday Gala tickets ($75/person), call the Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation at 509-447-6286. Online ticket reservations are available at NewportHospitalAndHealth.org and EventBrite.com.
Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation was established in 2008. The Foundation’s mission is to cultivate relationships and partnerships to generate financial and other resources to assist NHHS to serve the community, promote health, and improve lives. In support of the District’s mission, the Foundation raises money for needed healthcare equipment, supplies, healthcare delivery, and overall community health and education.
Fundraising efforts benefit hospital equipment purchases, employee higher education, the Healthy Kids Snack Bag program, Reach Out & Read, the General Foundation Fund and the Residential Care Fund.
Additional information is available at NewportHospitalAndHealth.org/ Foundation.
