Media Release

Festival of Trees Gala Evening will be a "Black Magic" Night

November 14th 2011

Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation’s Festival of Trees is in its 16^th year and again promises to be an entertaining, exciting three days from Thursday November 24^th to Saturday November 26^th. 

The semi-formal “Black Magic” Gala Evening on Friday, November 25^th seats 300 guests in the beautifully decorated Gold Ridge Centre in North Battleford.  Dinner guests will experience a delectable three course gourmet meal prepared by Gold Eagle Casino’s Executive Chef Jesse Bosman and served by Gold Ridge Centre’s staff.  Dinner will feature succulent, slow roasted prime rib (medium to medium rare) served with a delicate rosemary jus which will be combined with seasonal side dishes, including the traditional popover.  This delectable meal will be completed with a delectable dessert.

Live entertainment will be the infamous Doug Arden Comedy Show, which is billed as “funny, clean and incredibly entertaining!”  He is known as an outrageously funny ventriloquist, hilarious stand-up comedian and an astounding magician. His extraordinary comedy show combines elements of all three entertaining genres and the result is a clean and wildly entertaining variety show and guarantees a fun-filled and entertaining evening.

Fundraising efforts for the evening will be supported through a live auction, as well as the ongoing bidding for the seasonally decorated trees, outdoor displays and numerous uniquely decorated items, including a Father Christmas series.  Co-Chairs of Gala Evening Corinne Bernier-Delainey, Diane Dunsmore and Celine Comfort are very excited about the auction packages they have garnered, which include a Waterway Houseboat Vacation on Shuswap Lake for 18 to 20 people, a kayak package, or a beautifully decorated Christmas arch complete with an electric fireplace!

Proceeds from BUH Foundation’s Festival of Trees fundraising efforts have been allocated to purchase medical equipment for the Chemotherapy Unit, the Emergency Room, Surgical Ward and the Women’s Health & Birthing Unit.  These vital pieces of equipment will enhance the healthcare your friends, family and loved ones receive at BUH.

BUH Foundation’s Board of Directors is very grateful for all the support and contributions from local businesses and individuals ensuring the success of the 2011 Festival of Trees.  They also thank Gold Eagle Casino/SIGA for their continued support as the principal Diamond Sponsor of Festival of Trees.

Tickets for Black Magic Gala Eeveningare $75.00 per person or $525.00 for a Corporate Table of 8.  The Foundation is also offering a charitable tax receipt for a portion of each ticket purchase as well as live auction packages, where applicable.  Please call the Foundation Office at 446-6652 to reserve your table, and begin the Christmas season with a little “Black Magic”!