Montrose, CO (November 13, 2024) – Twinkling lights and tinsel will serve a greater purpose this winter as the fourth annual Festival of Trees returns to turn holiday décor into hope to support PEER Kindness’s mission of reducing bullying in schools.
The Mountain Group, Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC., in partnership with the Monroe Group, is proud to host another year of this festive fundraiser. Each year local businesses and organizations are invited to sponsor or donate a tree or wreath as part of a silent auction that benefits the non-profit, PEER Kindness.
PEER Kindness is dedicated to reducing incidents of bullying by increasing awareness among school-aged youth. Their mission is to work in partnership with schools, businesses/community leaders, families, and youth to reduce bullying and to foster a PEER (Positive, Encouraging, Empathetic, and Respectful) stance.
The bidding for this year’s event starts on Friday, November 29 until Saturday, December 7. The trees and event are being held inside the Beaumont Hotel Ballroom located at 505 Main Street in Ouray.
The Main Festival of Trees Event is happening on Saturday, December 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There are festivities happening throughout the day in Ouray for the annual Yule Celebration with a holiday parade at 6:00 p.m. on Main Street. Bidding on trees will end at 8:00 p.m. and winners will be announced soon after. Community members are invited to stop by for refreshments and to view and bid on trees.
“Each year we are thrilled at the opportunity to host this fundraiser for such an amazing cause,” said Beckie Pendergrass, Owner/Realtor for the Mountain Group, Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC. “It’s a fantastic event with a chance to give back while bidding on some of the most spectacularly decorated trees on display. It’s an opportunity to spotlight the amazing work that PEER Kindness does to create safe and inclusive environments for all.”
This year there is also a Festival of Trees Special Event happening on Thursday, December 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There is a chance to mingle with the Festival of Trees Sponsors, members of the Peer Kindness Team and more. Refreshments will be served.
For organizations sponsoring or donating a tree, decorating will happen on November 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on November 26 and 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If you are interested in sponsoring or donating a tree for this year’s festival or have questions, please contact Beckie Pendergrass at 970.275.1256, Deanna Jakino at 970.749.0770, or Mark Monroe at 970.596.0770. All trees that are being donated will be decorated on November 25, 26, and 27.
Winners of the trees can pick them up Monday, December 9 from the Ballroom of the Beaumont Hotel in Ouray.
For more information, visit mountaingroupproperties.com/festival-of-trees.
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