“It kicks off the holiday season with a joyous feeling and environment that reminds so many of Christmas” People just come by, and they are happy to be there,” Rodillas said. “This is a great fundraiser for us and for the community. The YMCA will provide backdrops and photo opportunities with Santa from 4 p.m. If there are still trees after Sunday, the sale will continue from 3 p.m. Those interested can browse the trees from 9 a.m. Friday in the same YMCA lot while supplies last. Walk-in sales are welcomed beginning at 9 a.m. Monday through Wednesday in the YMCA’s upper parking lot. Orders that were placed online will be available for pickup from 9 a.m. This year, new items include 20-foot Western Cedar Garlands, Kirk-brand Elf Trees with lights, and Frosty watering funnels. Tree heights range from 3 to 10 feet in height, and delivery within 10 miles of the YMCA is available for a small fee. Various types of fir trees are offered for sale, along along with wreaths, pine cones, garlands and Tree Life nutrients. “The scholarships are given to our island’s asset-limited, income-constrained, employed, or ALICE, families.” “This fundraiser benefits the YMCA Youth Development Programs, and the funds will go towards scholarships for families with working parents, who can’t afford child care in the summer,” said Martha Rodillas, administrative office manager at the YMCA. Online orders for tree are closed, but there will be about 200 more trees available for purchase for walk-ins starting Friday. The Y’s Men and Women’s Club, founded in 1938, has for decades raised funds for the YMCA during the event, and many members will still be involved throughout the sale. Lanikaula St., instead of at the Ben Franklin Crafts parking lot. For the first time, the event will take place in the upper parking lot of the YMCA, located at 300 W.

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