The Kids Advocacy Resource Effort, KARE, will host its third annual Festival of Trees fundraiser and live auction from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Laurel Ridge Country Club.

The event will begin with a cocktail hour and entertainment by local musicians, Marc Pruett, of Balsam Range, and his wife, Anita.  Voices in the Laurels will also perform several holiday selections.

Dinner will be served with a live auction to follow.  Local artists, merchants, and creative folk will contribute ornately decorated trees, centerpieces, and other handmade creations for the live and silent auction, which will immediately follow dinner. All proceeds will benefit KARE’s programs.

KARE is celebrating its 20th year of service to the children and families of Haywood County.

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