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Big Brothers Big Sisters Christmas Tree Sale to begin Nov. 28
HUNTINGTON — The 29th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Christmas Tree Sale will begin Saturday, Nov. 28.
Trees are freshly cut, shipped from Virginia and Michigan, and include White Pine, Scotch Pine and Fraser fir varieties.
Trees can be purchased from three area lots. In Huntington, trees can be purchased from BB&T at 6th Avenue and 1st Street, and Eastern Heights Shopping Center on U.S. 60 east. In Ashland, trees can be purchased at the Ashland Tennis Center at 13th Street and Oakview Road. The sale will take place weekdays from noon to 9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.
Volunteer teams are also needed to help sell trees for three-hour shifts. Groups, organizations, businesses, friends and families are encouraged to volunteer.
More than 600 volunteers from clubs, organizations and businesses will assist with the sale, and all proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State, a United Way agency. Big Brothers Big Sisters serves at-risk children through the mentoring of adult volunteers on a one-to-one basis.
More information is available by calling 304-522-2191, 606-329-8799, or visiting www.bbbstristate.org.
