The 2009 Brownsville’s downtown open house “Home for the Holidays” will be kicked off Friday, Dec. 4 with the Festival of Trees, which will be held in the Family Bible Fellowship Hall at 339 N. Main St.

Over 20 trees will be up for grabs during the Festival of Trees silent auction. Many local businesses are sponsoring trees by purchasing the decorations and providing the decorators. The trees will be available beginning Friday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for bidding. The auction will continue Saturday, Dec. 5 beginning at 9 a.m. and closing at 3 p.m. Come down and bid on a tree to help decorate your home or business this holiday season.

On Saturday, Dec. 5, come stroll the sidewalks of historic downtown and enjoy the holiday season decorations. Merchants offer tasty samples of holiday fare and some offer special holiday prices. Carolers and musicians liven up the scene.

As it is each year, the Moyer House will be decorated for the holidays and open daily from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by and bring your holiday visitors with you!

Thank you to the 2008 Festival of Trees sponsors:
Brownsville Video
CLHS Transportation Dept.
Brownsville Stitching Parlor
Bella Cuccina
LBCC Preschool
JR Farms 4-H Club
Carolyn Smith-Jackson
Calapooia Food Alliance
Pollyanna's
Brownsville Art Assoc
Paws for Cause
Youth for Christ Youth Center
Brownsville Post Office
Lacie Holt
Assembly of God Church
Brownsville Baptist Church
Sharing Hands
Office of Dr Glenn
Key Bank
Cynthia Choat, Halsey City Councilor
Callapooya Quilt Shop
Joey Running and Heather Timmons
Brownsville Pharmacy
Pat Biesinger, Joanne Long, Susan Rose and Trisha Thompson

Joey Running and Heather Timmons "Western" themed tree sold for $260

Baptist Church "Candy Cane" tree also sold for $260 tying them for top selling trees in 2008.

For more information, call the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce at 541.466.5709