BTDC at the Festival of Trees 2017

December 1, 2017

The BTDC is proud to display our “We the People” tree at the EEC’s 40th Festival of Trees. You can enjoy all of the trees on display at the EEC from Dec. 2 – Dec. 9 from 9am – 4:30pm (closed Dec. 24 – 26). Enjoy live holiday music and the Snowflake Cafe on the weekends!

Thank you to our volunteers for bringing your positive energy and spirit to creating our tree! Thank you Sima Guven, Catherine Santaiti, Matt Steffens, Lex D’Andrea and Nancy D’Andrea. Thank you also to Eric Russell and Gail Rapaport (not shown).
BTDC’S “We the People” tree adorned with ornaments from around the world and a special garland made of origami cranes made by Bernards Township children and adults.
BTDC volunteer, Matt Steffens, fluffing the tree.
Catherine Santaiti, BTDC secretary, fluffing the tree and adjusting the lights.
Nancy D’Andrea, BTDC chair, collected all of the ornaments from around our community for our tree.
Garland made of origami paper cranes made by Bernards Township children and adults and a San Francisco cable car ornament!
Garland made of origami paper cranes made by Bernards Township children and adults and a US Mint Coin ornament.
Ornament from Japan.

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