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Canyon Creek Middle School ASB representatives (clockwise, from left) Natalie Garner, Bridgette McCarthy, Danielle Smyth and Jeannine Jones decorate a tree in school colors of silver and red. It is the third year Canyon Creek ASB has participated.

Canyon Creek Middle School ASB representatives (clockwise, from left) Natalie Garner, Bridgette McCarthy, Danielle Smyth and Jeannine Jones decorate a tree in school colors of silver and red. It is the third year Canyon Creek ASB has participated.

Tasty treats adorned this tree from the Wildflour Cafe and Cupcakes in Washougal. The cafe is located in the same spot as the former Papa's Ice Cream, whose owner Ivan Gering helped start the Festival of Trees.

Tasty treats adorned this tree from the Wildflour Cafe and Cupcakes in Washougal. The cafe is located in the same spot as the former Papa's Ice Cream, whose owner Ivan Gering helped start the Festival of Trees.

Is that the Grinch you see, taking the presents underneath the tree? This themed creation was decorated by Washougal School District administration staff. The "Grinch legs" were made by Washougal resident Fran Hewitt. "We love that the community comes together for this event for our schools," said Cassi Marshall, administrative assistant and festival volunteer.

Is that the Grinch you see, taking the presents underneath the tree? This themed creation was decorated by Washougal School District administration staff. The "Grinch legs" were made by Washougal resident Fran Hewitt. "We love that the community comes together for this event for our schools," said Cassi Marshall, administrative assistant and festival volunteer.

"Memories of Christmas Past," was the theme of this tree, decorated by the Washougal Odd Fellows.

"Memories of Christmas Past," was the theme of this tree, decorated by the Washougal Odd Fellows.

Santa Claus made the rounds Saturday morning, during a special event at Hathaway Elementary School. Children and parents feasted on scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, muffins, scones and fruit. There were opportunities to win raffle prizes at the event, organized by the Washougal Festival of Trees Committee. Members of the GFWC Camas-Washougal Women's Club assisted, along with students from Washougal High School.

Santa Claus made the rounds Saturday morning, during a special event at Hathaway Elementary School. Children and parents feasted on scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, muffins, scones and fruit. There were opportunities to win raffle prizes at the event, organized by the Washougal Festival of Trees Committee. Members of the GFWC Camas-Washougal Women's Club assisted, along with students from Washougal High School.

Colorful ornaments adorned many trees, which were decorated by local school and community groups, and auctioned off this weekend at the Festival of Trees.

Colorful ornaments adorned many trees, which were decorated by local school and community groups, and auctioned off this weekend at the Festival of Trees.

This "minion tree," decorated by Gause Elementary staff, draws inspiration from the movie, "Despicable Me."

This "minion tree," decorated by Gause Elementary staff, draws inspiration from the movie, "Despicable Me."

Several local residents spent Thursday decorating Christmas trees, which this time of year is nothing unusual.However, their adorned evergreens were for the fourth annual Festival of Trees in Washougal. The event, held Friday and Saturday at Hathaway Elementary School and organized by the Washougal Lions Club, featured 19 decorated trees. These were auctioned off to raise money for local schools.

Volunteer decorators enjoyed the opportunity to get into the holiday spirit while using their creative talents.

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