Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's Festival of Trees is quickly approaching, with festivities planned from Thursday, Nov. 24, to Saturday, Nov. 26.
"A little black dress affair" is the theme for the 2011 Festival of Trees Ladies' Night. However, as the chairs of Ladies' Night, Brenda Sparrow and Deb Wohlberg, are quick to point out, "It might be called "a little black dress affair" but you can wear any colour you like and it doesn't have to be a dress! We thought it would be fun to provide the opportunity for ladies to throw on some bling, slip on some high heels, wear something classy and hang out with their girlfriends. This whole evening is about having lot of fun and supporting a very worthwhile local charity to enrich healthcare in our community."
Over the years, Ladies' Night has grown popular. This year doors open at 5 p.m. and wine tasting will commence at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner.
Fundraising efforts will be supported through live and silent auctions, as well as raffle prizes. There will be many opportunities to take home that "special" something. As well the live auction will provide a chance to bid on a select few gentlemen from the community to be "servers" for the evening
There will also be the opportunity to have a great memento of the evening with the purchase of a photograph of you and your girlfriends. Warne Noyce of Warne Photography has agreed to be the 2011 Ladies' Night Official photographer, and photos can be purchased that very evening.
Noyce is a well known photographer and has received a number of awards including the Portrait Photographer of the Year from the Professional Photographers of Canada group and has just opened a photo studio in North Battleford. He is also the lead singer with the Combine Pilots and He has mentioned he could be persuaded to sing a song or two.
Proceeds from BUH Foundation's Festival of Trees have been allocated to purchase monitors and IV pumps for Emergency, the Chemotherapy Unit, the Surgical Unit and Women's Health & Birthing Centre.
BUH Foundation's board of directors express gratitude for support and contributions from local businesses and individuals ensuring the success of the 2011 Festival of Trees. Gold Eagle Casino/SIGA are the diamond sponsor of Festival of Trees, and G & C Asphalt Ltd. is silver sponsor for Ladies' Night.
