Caroline Hawkins is pictured in the December 2003 Daily Bee photo when she was first in line to visit Santa Claus as he helped kick off the Festival of Trees. Santa arrived to a hearty welcome to the event which benefits Kinderhaven, which offers temporary foster care to children.
December 11, 2020
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DEC NIBJ: From ornaments to outreach — Festival of Trees keeps philanthropy alive
The sparkling lights that will soon illuminate the streets and local businesses of downtown Sandpoint serve more than just a glimmer of what a resort community can look like for its traveling skiers and locals looking for holiday spirit.