An after-Thanksgiving tradition on the islands will continue thanks to new event organizers.<\/p>\n
Picking up the long-standing fundraiser from the Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club, the Friends of Randy of Sanibel (FOROS) will hold the Christmas Tree Sales starting on Nov. 29 at Jerry\u2019s Foods on Sanibel.<\/p>\n
They will be available on Saturday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe got 100 trees, which are all different sizes,\u201d FOROS President Randy Carson said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve 5-6 feet, all the way through 9-10 feet,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The west side parking lot will turn into a wonderland of premium fraser firs, freshly cut and shipped.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey come out of Michigan,\u201d Carson said, noting that they continued with the Lions\u2019 vendor.<\/p>\n
There will also be some Christmas tree stands available for purchase.<\/p>\n
As is tradition, the event will serve as fundraiser.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe do a different charity every year. This year, we did the Sanibel Sea School,\u201d he said referring to the FOROS\u2019 annual 4th of July Road Rally. \u201cSo, it\u2019ll coincide with the road rally proceeds also.\u201d<\/p>\n
The trees typically sell out quickly, so the community is advised to shop early.<\/p>\n
\u201cCome early,\u201d Carson said.<\/p>\n
Those interested can also preorder a tree, especially for the big ones.<\/p>\n
\u201cOrder early if you want,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
FOROS thanked the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District, which will again help to unload the trees, and Rachel Pierce.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you to the FOROS members and volunteers,\u201d Carson added.<\/p>\n
The community is encouraged to grab their tree.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo carry on the Christmas tree tradition that the Lions Club started \u2014 and to support the charity and the community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
To preorder or for more information, contact Carson at 239-699-8739 or rcarsonsan@gmail.com.<\/p>\n
FOROS is state-registered nonprofit entity.<\/p>\n
Jerry\u2019s Foods is at 1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.<\/p>\n
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IF YOU GO<\/p>\n
What<\/p>\n
Christmas Tree Sales<\/p>\n
Who<\/p>\n
Friends of Randy of Sanibel (FOROS)<\/p>\n
When<\/p>\n
Saturday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where<\/p>\n
Jerry\u2019s Foods, 1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel<\/p>\n