Festival of Trees set for Friday night

Festival of Trees set for tonight

Zach White

There's been a month of preparation. Now it is time for the fun part.

The Festival of Trees holiday social event and fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line is happening at the Holiday Village Mall today.

First, there is an open house at the mall for anyone who wants to preview the evening's centerpieces, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Then sponsors of the event get a 45-minute window, from 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in which they get some VIP treatment with hors d'œuvres and beverages.

Ticket holders will be invited in at 6:30 p.m., to p...