Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation’s Festival of Trees is in its 18^th year and again promises to be an entertaining, exciting three days from Friday, November 29^th to Sunday, December 1^st, 2013, all being held in the beautiful Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. The Evening of Gratitude will take place Saturday, November 30^th.

“As our guests arrive they will be personally greeted and directed to the champagne welcome reception.  They and their companions can then visit and stroll through the foyer of the Dekker Centre to view and bid on the beautifully arranged decorated trees, wreaths and seasonal items while listening to muted Christmas Carols being beautifully presented by Brendan Legario, Jeff Arndt and Erin Foreman. ” explained Sandra Backus and Candace Whitwell, Co-Chairs of the Evening of Gratitude. They then added, “Koreen Lawrence and Janelle Cox, Decorator Co-Chairs, have some unique plans and the item displays will be like looking through the store glass windows at FAO Schwarz Toy Store. Their plan is to make the Dekker Centre into a winter wonderland and the Wish Book all at the same time.”  

Guests will be seated for dinner in the Lawrence Banquet Hall and be served a sumptuous meal prepared by Robin Peterson of Venice House.  It will consist of four courses with a beef tenderloin steak and Atlantic lobster tail as the entrée.  Following the meal, and after dinner liqueurs, Martin Janovsky will entertain the room with his comedic presentation.  The fundraising portion of the evening will begin with our live auction packages, through the services of Kramer Auction Sales.  The evening will continue as guests are invited to the foyer to dance to the dulcet tones of Martin Janovsky & Hipcheck.  It will be an entertaining evening of goodwill, friendship and philanthropy. 

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 2013 Festival of Trees.  Thank you to the Evening of Gratitude Silver Sponsor Fortress Windows & Doors Ltd and to Gold Eagle Casino/SIGA for their continued support as the Diamond Sponsor of Festival of Trees.

Friday:  “Light Up the Night” 5:30pm – 9:00pm, open to everyone 

Saturday: Public Viewing 10:00am – 2:00pm, open to everyone

Saturday: Evening of Gratitude doors open 5:00pm, advance tickets required

Sunday:  Breakfast & Pictures with Santa 9:00am – 2:00pm, open to everyone

For more information please call

Claudette McGuire, Executive Director

BUH Foundation Inc

306.446.6652