Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees Benefits Needy

By  //  December 25, 2015

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Vickie Freece and Martha Sinclair, sustaining Junior League members who have worked long and hard over the years on Junior League community programs.

“Tacky Tapas and Trees” Event  Draws Millenials

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – On the eve of the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees, members and their spouses and significant others gathered to celebrate their hard work and enjoy themselves at a festive but casual event. 

Dubbed “Tacky Tapas and Trees,” it was an open invitation to dress up in unusual, funny and yes, just plain tacky sweaters.

A full day sale of holiday decorations, wreaths, poinsettias, decorated Christmas trees donated by members of the community and home- made foodstuffs and baked goods took place the following day.

The event gave guests an opportunity to preview the beautifully designed Christmas trees and wreaths and be the first to “buy it now” instead of losing out at the auction.

All proceeds from the party and the sale benefitted the Junior League of South Brevard, Inc.’s current community projects: Fueling Kids and Kids in the Kitchen, focusing on Improving the Health of Children through Nutrition and Physical Activity.

SEE PHOTO GALLERY BELOW:

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Jaclyn Jeffries, Rebecca Shireman, president of the Junior League of South Brevard, and Kristin Schroeder, 2015 Festival of Trees Chairperson enjoy the 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Denise and Andy Cisar get into the theme with their blinking sweaters during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Jill and Ray Liles in Christmas red during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Dana Morgan and Lacey Robbins organized the bake sale for the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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“Harry Potter Christmas” tree donated by the Eau Gallie High School Honor Society at the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Alison Becka and Valerie Bruel enjoying the preview during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Mike Alberts and Stephanie Falls in Grinch attire during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Anna Brosseau and Begonia Denny during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Shay Wallace, Monique Pridgin and Melanie Krystkowiak during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Katy Pisciotto shows off her “baby bump” during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Alison Becka and Edna Speece during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Nautical theme tree at the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Beau and Christine Bowin in their team colors during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Mike Jagdmann and Mike Olsen during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Nikki Olsen and Amy Jagdmann during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Bartenders Daniel Schroeder and Jared Mongold bring cheer to the event during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Erica Harris shows off her reindeer sweater during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Christina, Karen and John Firriolo enjoying the festivites during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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“Sounds of Christmas” tree during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Will “Santa Claus” Davis and Jill Liles share the love during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Richard Overhuls and Lynn Karp, with the Christmas tree they just purchased at the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)
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Rebecca Shireman with Shane and Rita Burgman during the Junior League of South Brevard’s 31st Annual Festival of Trees. (Nancy Lundell image)

 

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