Slide Show: Providence Festival of Trees Gala
Toys and gifts pour out from underneath a characteristically mesmerizing Christmas tree at the Providence Festival of Trees gala.
Photography by Kurt Wolfgang
Chair of the 2009 Festival of Trees, Linda Wright, takes a moment to catch her breath alongside husband Jerry Wright.
Photography by Kurt Wolfgang
Michelle Shaefer, Randy Tilley, and Megan Kaiyala are among the 800 lucky guests at the Providence Festival of Trees gala held December 2 at the Oregon Convention Center.
Photography by Kurt Wolfgang
Guests partake of wine and spirits as they browse the Christmas trees during the silent auction.
Photography by Kurt Wolfgang
Howard Hedinger poses with tree decorator Macy Bishop, who created the look for tree number 29 titled “Let’s Sing and Play, It’s a Gymboree Holiday.”
Photography by Kurt Wolfgang
Charlie Cook and Kristie Conder peruse the silent auction items.
Photography by Kurt Wolfgang
Adorned with a festive hat, auctioneer Steve Talbot kicks off the live bidding on the Christmas trees.
Photography by Kurt Wolfgang
Ann Blank and Patti Laumand bask in the Yuletide splendor.
Photography by Kurt Wolfgang
Sharon and Bob Miller, of Miller Family Holdings, the presenting sponsor of 2009 Providence Festival of Trees. The couple feels right at home in this winter wonderland.
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Renee Stineman, Ken Antell, Anne Foster, and Junki Yoshida are in the mood for a group hug.
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Marci Walsh, the daughter of foundation board members and major donors Wes and Nancy Lematta, has a radiant smile for the camera—and for husband David Walsh.
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Vickey and Randy Jurgens of Jon R. Jurgens & Associates, sponsored tree number 17 titled “Ho! Ho! And Away!”
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Patsy McKelligon, Lynn Loacker, and Sho Dozono sit down to an elegant dinner at the Providence Festival of Trees gala.
Photography by Kurt Wolfgang
Festival of Trees host Dave Salesky, KATU-TV’s busy weatherman, is ready for his close-up.
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Guests admire the array of decorative wreaths in the silent auction.
Photography by Kurt Wolfgang
