Dundarave Trees

Dundarave Trees

THINGS were a little different this year at the Dundarave Beach House, but now and then, a little change is good. The 2001 Festival of Lights is an annual event that usually attracts hundreds of families to the Dundarave pier for the lighting of the trees that line the property. This year was much quieter, with the lights being turned on a little earlier, but the festive party inside the restaurant (for tree sponsors) was hopping. Gone is the dressy cocktail atmosphere (too bad in my opinion), as jeans and sweaters prevailed, but the Beach House restaurant still served things up in style. All donations from the event go to support the Harvest Project. Come and see the trees for yourself all during December.

	David Foster, Harvest Project founder, was busy selling raffle tickets for a chance to win this $1,3000 watch from Rodeo jewellers.
	Event organizer Chelsey Thomson (second from right) invited her friends down for some fun. From left: Oliver Druve, Brennan Rand, Chelsey Thomson and Julie Hodsman.
	Serving up the Mission Hill was rep Sherry Adams.
	West Van police chief Grant Churchill (left) shared some cheer with local actor and personality Jackson Davies.
	Five-year-old Francesca Tse and her mom Lina handed out perfume samples to all the ladies.
	Sophie Markwick and her dad Michael decorated the Knights of Columbus tree in white and gold.
	Did you know that Len Marting used to deliver the NS News? He helped decorate the Save on Foods tree for the big night.
	Teresa De Cotiis (from left), Len Rich and Darlene Much did dress for the occasion, looking very festive indeed.
	West Van's Allan Achtem and wife Sylvia are very talented gardeners who just had to come down and check on the trees.
	Six-year-old Nicholas Repchuk (from left) was just one of the boys alongside nine-year-old John Kardos and older brother Sam Repchuk.
	Girls just wanna have fun - wink. From left: Mary Freeman, Barbie Becher, Heidi Bam (at back) Diane Alexander and Lenora Gates.
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	Beach House general manager Ken Beasley urges you to come down, see the trees and make a donation to a very worthwhile cause.

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