Christmas is right around the corner which means the decorations are making their way out. What better way to celebrate the season than with some Christmas trees?
Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Lyon County continued preliminary activities for its first-ever Festival of Trees on Tuesday night at Flinthills Mall.
Residents could take a look at the trees that will be offered during an auction Monday. They were also able to meet Miss Kansas, Ayanna Hensley, who is also a Big Sister after she was mentored through the program as a child.
The last preliminary event is Wednesday night with hot cocoa served from 6-7 pm at the mall.
The trees that you were able to see will be lit up for the first time Monday night, where you will be able to bid on them to take home. The auction begins at 6:30 pm. All proceeeds will be going to Big Brothers Big Sisters to help with making more matches for kids.
While the Festival of Trees continues, so does another effort — Give Greatfully — according to Big Brothers Big Sisters Area manager Jacque Wellnitz.
To see what Big Brothers Big Sisters has coming up, follow them on Facebook or go to www.kansasbigs.org.
Photos by Darian Harris/KVOE News
