In focus: Lewis County Young Professionals raise money for nonprofits at Festival of Trees

Attendees gather for a Festival of Trees event presented by the Lewis County Young Professionals and Lewis County Coffee Company at The Station in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 14. Money from each tree will go toward the non-profit that donated them for the event.

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Visitors pose for photos during a Festival of Trees event presented by the Lewis County Young Professionals and Lewis County Coffee Company at The Station in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 14.

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Jesse Smith takes portraits of attendees at a Festival of Trees event presented by the Lewis County Young Professionals and Lewis County Coffee Company at The Station in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 14.

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Macie Guyer smiles while pouring a Cranberry mimosa during a Festival of Trees event presented by the Lewis County Young Professionals and Lewis County Coffee Company at The Station in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 14.

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Attendees enjoy Cranberry mimosas during a Festival of Trees event presented by the Lewis County Young Professionals and Lewis County Coffee Company at The Station in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 14.

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Ornaments hang on display during a Festival of Trees event presented by the Lewis County Young Professionals and Lewis County Coffee Company at The Station in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 14. Money from each tree will go toward the non-profit that donated them for the event.

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A blue Santa hat sits atop a tree, from Raise for Rowyn, during a Festival of Trees event presented by the Lewis County Young Professionals and Lewis County Coffee Company at The Station in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 14. Money from each tree will go toward the non-profit that donated them for the event.

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A potted spruce, from the Spring Youth Fair, sits on display during a Festival of Trees event presented by the Lewis County Young Professionals and Lewis County Coffee Company at The Station in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 14.

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Emilee Macomber shows off her gingerbread sweater during a Festival of Trees event presented by the Lewis County Young Professionals and Lewis County Coffee Company at The Station in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 14.

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Macie Guyer smiles while serving a Cranberry mimosa during a Festival of Trees event presented by the Lewis County Young Professionals and Lewis County Coffee Company at The Station in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 14.

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Posted Friday, December 15, 2023 3:53 pm

Lewis County Young Professionals raised more than $2,000 for local nonprofit organizations during its Festival of Trees Thursday night at The Station Lewis County Coffee Co. in downtown Centralia.

A silent auction was held for trees representing nonprofits including NAMI Lewis County, the Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County, Kiddin' Around, the Lewis County Dignity Guild, the Lewis County Tennis Association, Raise for Rowyn, the Visiting Nurses Foundation, the Spring Youth Fair and others.

After the event, Lewis County Young Professionals thanked Lewis County Coffee Co. for collaborating, Jesse Smith for taking free portraits, Academy Mortgage - The Wentworth Group for providing food, and D's Dream Design for providing balloon garlands.

"It's been an amazing journey in 2023, and working alongside such a supportive and vibrant community has made it truly extraordinary," Lewis County Young Professionals wrote on Facebook. "Here's to more moments of collaboration, generosity and community spirit in the future! Thank you, Lewis County, for making this year unforgettable. Let's continue to make a positive impact together."

Learn more about Lewis County Young Professionals at https://www.facebook.com/LCYoungProfessionals.

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