SALINA, KAN. - While many are looking forward to planning family events for Thanksgiving, Christmas planning is well underway.
The Isis Shrine will host its annual Feztival of Trees November 14 through 22 at The Temple, 336 S. Santa Fe Ave. in Salina. Visitors should enter through the lower-level red door.
The community event features decorated Christmas trees and themed gift baskets filled with merchandise, gift certificates and other prizes. Visitors may purchase raffle tickets for $1 each or 25 for $20, then place their tickets in the buckets beside the displays they hope to win. Each winner receives the complete display and everything included with it.
The event also includes a hot chocolate bar, bake sale, selfie station and arcade. Guests may support the Feztival of Trees Food Drive by bringing at least one canned or boxed food item to receive one free raffle ticket. Donated food will benefit the Salina Emergency Food Bank.
Public event hours
• Saturday, November 14: 10 AM-6 PM
• Sunday, November 15: 10 AM-6 PM
• Monday, November 16 through Friday, November 20: Noon-6 PM
• Saturday, November 21: 10 AM-8 PM
• Sunday, November 22: 10 AM-Noon
Drawings begin at noon on Sunday, November 22. Winners may pick up trees, baskets and included items from noon to 6 PM that day.
Proceeds are for the benefit of Isis Shriners activities. Payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.