An air of holiday cheer and the unmistakable smell of pine, spruce and other evergreens filled the air at Hathaway Elementary School this past weekend.
Trees, with decorations ranging from lavish to simple elegance, filled the gym, along with the sounds of excited chatter and holiday carols.
The seventh annual Festival of Trees proved popular, with more than 300 families in attendance and $18,000 raised.
Community and school groups decorated Christmas trees, which were each purchased by the silent auction’s highest bidder. Unique gift baskets were also auctioned and raffled as a part of the two-day event on Friday and Saturday.
The festival is presented by the Washougal Lions Foundation, and all proceeds benefit Washoual schools.