[h2]20th annual event supports Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services[/h2]

Festival of Trees is celebrating its 20th anniversary of ringing in the holiday season for area residents. It not only marks the beginning of the holiday season, but more importantly, it helps raise funds for people in our community experiencing end-of-life illness.

The annual fundraising event for Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services is once again being held at Stoney Creek Inn in Rothschild. The sold out Butterfly Luncheon at Wausau Country Club officially kicks off Festival of Trees on Nov. 17, while the holiday-themed, family-friendly festivities and entertainment at Stoney Creek Inn begin Nov. 22 and run through Nov. 27.

This year, Festival of Trees features three special events at Stoney Creek Inn – Opening Night Gala, Senior Stroll and two seatings for the Teddy Bear Breakfast.

In addition to the special events, people can come to Stoney Creek Inn during daily hours to browse the beautifully decorated trees and purchase holiday items. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of entertainment performed by local musicians and kids can visit with Santa during scheduled times. Daily hours begin on Nov. 23 and vary each day.

The mission of the Festival of Trees is to create a holiday tradition to be shared by the entire community for the purpose of generating significant funds, which will benefit Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

For a complete schedule of events, entertainment and daily hours, as well as advance ticket information and online registration, please visit wausaufestivaloftrees.org.

2016 Festival of Trees schedule of Events:

• Opening Night Gala- Tuesday, Nov. 22, 6–9 p.m., Stoney Creek Inn, Rothschild

$50 per person before Nov. 19, $60 per person starting Nov. 19

• Senior Stroll- Wednesday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.–Noon, Stoney Creek Inn, Rothschild

$4 per person

• Teddy Bear Breakfast- Saturday, Nov. 26, 9–10:30 a.m. and Sunday, Nov. 27, 9–10:30 a.m., Stoney Creek Inn, Rothschild

Adults: $15, 12 and under: $10, under two: $3