The Harry H. Baker Boys and Girls Club will be having their 6th Annual Christmas Tree Auction.  The online auction will be running from November 19th through November 30th.  The live event will take place on December 2, 2007.

A variety of donations are being sought for this event.  They are seeking rare collectibles for the auction.  They would also like to auction off business and personal services.

Some of the items that are available and are listed on the website include, 2 tickets for Great America, 4 tickets to the Falcons Hockey Game, various collectibles including a handmade Santa collectible valued at $200, Nativity sets, items for your home, holiday décor and holiday gift wrap, plus much more.

You may now view some of the amazing trees and wreaths that will be available for live bidding on December 2nd.  Bidding for silent auction items will be available online and will continue into the evening on December 2nd.  Proxy bidding is available to those who are not able to attend the event.  Some online items are available for bidding for up to one week after the event ends. 

The Auction will help the Harry H. Baker Boys and Girls Club and several other local charities.

If you are interested in making a personal donation or attending the live event on December 2, 2007 please call 559-642-0313 or visit their website for more information.

The toll-free numbers that turkey purveyors have set up to answer questions and aid distressed holiday cooks have fielded millions of calls. They operate on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and many calls are from first-time turkey chefs.

Among the more unusual calls, people have inquired about thawing turkeys in electric blankets, Jacuzzis, and the shower.

Maybe you’ve experience a holiday where you felt frazzled by what to do with this huge bird that everyone will be expecting to eat in a few hours. There is a special frustration that comes with holiday cooking and food preparation; you know it is all in the name of enjoying a good meal, but sometimes the road to the dining room table is a little bumpy.

But imagine a different kind of frustration…the kind that comes from not knowing if you and your family will be able to eat…the kind that comes from hearing about great Thanksgiving meals everywhere and wondering how you can provide this.

If you or someone you know is unsure about what you will have for your Thanksgiving meal, there is help. Households in need can get one turkey at Manna House on Hangtree Lane in Oakhurst. Turkeys will be available for pickup on Monday, November 19.
For more information call 559-683-6262.