Craig Daily Press / Festival of Trees wraps up last Thursday with caroling

Archive for Friday, December 21, 2012

Kylee Hammer, six months, takes in all the sights Thursday night at the Festival of Trees.

December 21, 2012

Sara Barrientez, left, a ninth grader at Moffat County High School, hugs seventh grader Kathryn Currie in her christmas tree costume Thursday night at the Festival of Trees. "I'm a tree hugger," Barrientez joked.

Photo by Darian Warden

Charleah Firestone plays the harp Thursday night at the Festival of Trees at the Moffat County Courthouse.

Photo by Darian Warden

Nikki Currie, a fifth grader at Sandrock,left, and Garrett Anson, a second grader at East, play around as reindeer Thursday at the Moffat County Youth United Way and Key Club's Festival of Trees.

Photo by Darian Warden

Nicole Prestangen sings Thursday night during the Festival of Trees.

Moffat County Youth United Way and Key Club wrapped up its last night in a series of Thursday activities this week for the Festival of Trees.

Twenty-two non-profits decorated trees in the Moffat County Courthouse for the community to enjoy throughout December.

The night included a hot cocoa bar, where visitors could warm up with cocoa and Christmas goodies, caroling, as well as live entertainment including Stacey Mathers, Nicole Prestangen and Charleah Firestone on the harp.

Mrs. Claus was there with some of her elves and helpers to visit with children.

“I think it’s been fantastic,” Moffat County United Way executive director Corrie Ponikvar said. “I hope it continues to grow each year. I want to thank the community for the turnout, and let the non-profit groups and volunteers know we really appreciate them.”