BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261128T180000Z DTEND:20261130T000000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Festival of Trees DESCRIPTION:The Skagit Regional Health Foundation\, in partnership with Title Sponsor Peoples Bank\, presents a Thanksgiving weekend filled with holiday magic. Show-stopping Christmas trees\, imaginative designs and nutcrackers will capture the childhood wonder and festive spirit of the season.\n\n\n\nThe weekend begins with the Gala and Auction\, sponsored by Heritage Bank and Whidbey Coffee\, on Friday\, November 27\, 2026. Toy soldiers will greet guests beginning at 5 p.m.\, followed by bubbly\, wine\, beer and cocktails\; savory hors d'oeuvres\; and many opportunities to give. Guests can shop the designer wreaths and mini tree sales and purchase Best of Live\, Green for Green and Tree Raffle tickets.\n\n\n\nJoin us for this special evening of celebration and fundraising. Tickets go on sale October 1.\n\n\n\nThe evening's main event is the live auction\, featuring more than 20 beautifully designed Christmas trees and 10 fabulous experiences. Highlights include a fishing trip for four in the waters of Sitka\, Alaska\; a Holland America 7 - day Cruise for two to the Caribbean\, Mexico\, Alaska or Canada/New\; a week in Belize for four with airfare and accommodations\; a firehouse birthday bash for the young or young at heart and the ever-popular whiskey\, cigar and culinary experience for 12.\n\n\n\nThe holiday magic continues during Family Festival Days:\n\n\n\nSaturday\, November 28\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\n\nSunday\, November 29\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\n\n\n\nGuests of all ages are invited to view the Christmas trees and Gingerbread House Contest entries\, enjoy kids' activities and take part in the beloved tree-ornament scavenger hunt. Visitors can also purchase designer wreaths and mini trees and buy raffle tickets for the chance to win a fully decorated Christmas tree.\n\n\n\nAdmission is $5 per person\; children age 2 and younger are complimentary. We hope you will celebrate the season with us!\n\n\n\nFestival of Trees Proceeds to Transform Regional Cancer Care\n\nThe Skagit Regional Health Foundation Board of Trustees recently announced a $3.5 million capital campaign to help transform cancer care in our region.\n\n\n\nCampaign Priorities\n\nThe Foundation will raise funds to purchase a next-generation linear accelerator for state-of-the-art radiation therapy at the Skagit Regional Health Cancer Care Center. Funds will also be used to improve patient access\, adding 72 dedicated parking spaces to ensure stress-free access to care facilities. \n\n\n\nPatient Benefits\n\nThe new linear accelerator will provide patients receiving radiation therapy with precision cancer care. More precision. Shorter treatment times. Personalized care. The potential for better outcomes and renewed hope.\n\n\n\nThe Festival of Trees will kick off this important campaign. To reach the $3.5 million goal\, the Foundation will seek support from regional businesses\, families and individuals\; pursue grant funding\; and continue raising awareness and support through its signature events the annual ParTee Golf Classic and Festival of Trees.\n\n\n\nGratitude\n\nCommunity is at the heart of every successful Foundation initiative. Thank you in advance for participating in this year's Festival of Trees and helping advance exceptional cancer care close to home.\n\n\n\nFollow the Skagit Regional Health Foundation on social media for the latest Festival of Trees updates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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\nThe Skagit Regional Health Foundation\, in partnership with Title Sponsor Peoples Bank\, presents a Thanksgiving weekend filled with holiday magic. Show-stopping Christmas trees\, imaginative designs and nutcrackers will capture the childhood wonder and festive spirit of the season.
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\nThe weekend begins with the Gala and Auction\, sponsored by Heritage Bank and Whidbey Coffee\, on Friday\, November 27\, 2026. Toy soldiers will greet guests beginning at 5 p.m.\, followed by bubbly\, wine\, beer and cocktails\; savory hors d&rsquo\;oeuvres\; and many opportunities to give. Guests can shop the designer wreaths and mini tree sales and purchase Best of Live\, Green for Green and Tree Raffle tickets.
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\nJoin us for this special evening of celebration and fundraising. Tickets go on sale October 1.
\n
\nThe evening&rsquo\;s main event is the live auction\, featuring more than 20 beautifully designed Christmas trees and 10 fabulous experiences. Highlights include a fishing trip for four in the waters of Sitka\, Alaska\; a Holland America 7 - day Cruise for two to the Caribbean\, Mexico\, Alaska or Canada/New\; a week in Belize for four with airfare and accommodations\; a firehouse birthday bash for the young&mdash\;or young at heart&mdash\;and the ever-popular whiskey\, cigar and culinary experience for 12.
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\nThe holiday magic continues during Family Festival Days:
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\nSaturday\, November 28\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
\nSunday\, November 29\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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\nGuests of all ages are invited to view the Christmas trees and Gingerbread House Contest entries\, enjoy kids&rsquo\; activities and take part in the beloved tree-ornament scavenger hunt. Visitors can also purchase designer wreaths and mini trees and buy raffle tickets for the chance to win a fully decorated Christmas tree.
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\nAdmission is $5 per person\; children age 2 and younger are complimentary. We hope you will celebrate the season with us!
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\nFestival of Trees Proceeds to Transform Regional Cancer Care
\nThe Skagit Regional Health Foundation Board of Trustees recently announced a $3.5 million capital campaign to help transform cancer care in our region.
\n
\nCampaign Priorities
\nThe Foundation will raise funds to purchase a next-generation linear accelerator for state-of-the-art radiation therapy at the Skagit Regional Health Cancer Care Center. Funds will also be used to improve patient access\, adding 72 dedicated parking spaces to ensure stress-free access to care facilities. \; \;
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\nPatient Benefits
\nThe new linear accelerator will provide patients receiving radiation therapy with precision cancer care. More precision. Shorter treatment times. Personalized care. The potential for better outcomes&mdash\;and renewed hope.
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\nThe Festival of Trees will kick off this important campaign. To reach the $3.5 million goal\, the Foundation will seek support from regional businesses\, families and individuals\; pursue grant funding\; and continue raising awareness and support through its signature events&mdash\;the annual ParTee Golf Classic and Festival of Trees.
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\nGratitude
\nCommunity is at the heart of every successful Foundation initiative. Thank you in advance for participating in this year&rsquo\;s Festival of Trees and helping advance exceptional cancer care close to home.
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\nFollow the Skagit Regional Health Foundation on social media for the latest Festival of Trees updates. LOCATION:Saint Joseph Center 215 North 15th St Mount Vernon UID:e.72.24835 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20261011T104832Z URL:https://business.skagitvalleychamber.com/events/details/festival-of-trees-24835 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR