The NorthCountryNow and North Country This Week team admire the tree they created. From left, Lisa Hoover, Julie Spadaccini and Debbie Morgan. NorthCountryNow photo by Sean McNamara.

OGDENSBURG -- The Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Auxiliary is hosting its 11th Festival of the Trees on Dec. 6 at the Oddfellows Hall, Linden Street.

Daytime events include a hollyberry craft sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., “once-loved” Christmas sale, live wreaths and kissing balls, gift basket silent auction, viewing of decorated Christmas trees and lottery tree and homemade quilt raffles.

Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and children’s activities will go from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Admission to evening events is $15 and will include a Christmas tree auction. Later events also include more tree viewing and gift basket silent auctions, and lottery tree, homemade quilt and 50/50 raffles.

There is also a raffle for a diamond necklace. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, desserts and coffee will be provided. There will also be a cash bar.

The Ogdensburg City Court staff and their tree. They include Lisa Meyer, front, and Nancy Thompson, back. NorthCountryNow photo by Sean McNamara.