Trees, trees, and more trees—that’s why they call it the Festival of Trees.

The Community Health Professionals Festival of Trees began Sunday afternoon and will continue through Saturday. The silent auction includes many decorated trees and wreaths as well as holiday decorations. Ada Icon readers are encouraged to stop in and bid. Proceeds benefit CHP hospice services.
 

Kids are amazed at the giant lollipops which are part of the decoration of the USV tree. Pictured are two-year-old Emma Wilkerson of Ada and seven-year-old Benaiah Cox of Marion.

Santa made his first appearance of the year in Ada.  Here, he hears the wish list of Sofia Wilkerson, 1, daughter of Josh and Lisha Wilkerson of Ada. In case you missed Santa, he will be back at the Festival on Tuesday evening for cookie decorating with Santa. The Festival runs through Saturday. The cookie contest will be at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.