Community

The Festival of Trees on Saturday at North Fork Lodge was a well attended by many community members and visitors alike.Along with the Tree Lighting ceremony and Shop Local night in McCall on Friday, it is considered one of the signals that the holiday season is in full swing.The event was sponsored by the Payette Lakes Progressive Club members and many community partners.This year’s Festival of Trees earned almost $19,000 toward the Progressive Club’s philanthropies which include higher education scholarships for local youth and community grants.The Festival featured beautifully decorated trees and wreaths, many themed as well as a large variety of silent auction items.

Fifteen Vandal actors and designers attended the IHSAA State Drama Championship Tournament on Friday and Saturday, Dec.

Volunteers for the McCall Youth Hockey Association decorate a tree for their entry to the Festival of Trees which was held on Saturday.

McCall Nordic & Biathlon Ski Club will host a ski waxing clinic on Friday at 5:30 p.m.

Twenty-five Vandal actors and designers attended the District III Drama tournament held Nov.

Christmas tree permits are now available on the Payette and Boise National Forests.Permits are available for $10 at local Forest Service district offices, as well as local vendors.