Festival of Trees effort raises nearly $2,000

Paytan Wing and her grandfather, Doug Mayne, took time looking at the decorations of one tree during this year's Festival of Trees on Saturday. Photo by Brian S. Orban

The season of giving took on a new meaning Saturday evening as local businesses and organizations joined forces to raise nearly $2,000 during the Second Annual Festival of Trees.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Elmore County, the event raises money for financially strapped families in Mountain Home while providing scholarships for local high school graduates.

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Charlie Fogleman tells Santa that he wants a reindeer for Christmas as the four year old attended Saturday's Festival of Trees celebration. Photo by Brian S. Orban