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Wesley Village In Shelton Decks The Halls For Annual Festival Of Trees

SHELTON, Conn. — Wesley Village in Shelton was decked out wall-to-wall in the Christmas spirit for last weekend's TEAM Festival of Trees and Wesley Village Craft Fair.

Each year, Wesley Heights in the Wesley Village Community is Shelton, hosts the annual Festival of Trees event along with TEAM to help raise money for local charities.

Each year, Wesley Heights in the Wesley Village Community is Shelton, hosts the annual Festival of Trees event along with TEAM to help raise money for local charities.

Photo Credit: Nicole Zappone
Each year, Wesley Heights in the Wesley Village Community is Shelton, hosts the annual Festival of Trees event along with TEAM to help raise money for local charities.

Each year, Wesley Heights in the Wesley Village Community is Shelton, hosts the annual Festival of Trees event along with TEAM to help raise money for local charities.

Photo Credit: Nicole Zappone
Each year, Wesley Heights in the Wesley Village Community is Shelton, hosts the annual Festival of Trees event along with TEAM to help raise money for local charities.

Each year, Wesley Heights in the Wesley Village Community is Shelton, hosts the annual Festival of Trees event along with TEAM to help raise money for local charities.

Photo Credit: Nicole Zappone
Each year, Wesley Heights in the Wesley Village Community is Shelton, hosts the annual Festival of Trees event along with TEAM to help raise money for local charities.

Each year, Wesley Heights in the Wesley Village Community is Shelton, hosts the annual Festival of Trees event along with TEAM to help raise money for local charities.

Photo Credit: Nicole Zappone
Each year, Wesley Heights in the Wesley Village Community is Shelton, hosts the annual Festival of Trees event along with TEAM to help raise money for local charities.

Each year, Wesley Heights in the Wesley Village Community is Shelton, hosts the annual Festival of Trees event along with TEAM to help raise money for local charities.

Photo Credit: Nicole Zappone
Each year, Wesley Heights in the Wesley Village Community is Shelton, hosts the annual Festival of Trees event along with TEAM to help raise money for local charities.

Each year, Wesley Heights in the Wesley Village Community is Shelton, hosts the annual Festival of Trees event along with TEAM to help raise money for local charities.

Photo Credit: Nicole Zappone
Santa and his helper were present for picture taking.

Santa and his helper were present for picture taking.

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One of the many trees seen in the room of trees.

One of the many trees seen in the room of trees.

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Each tree was represented by different groups and had its own theme.

Each tree was represented by different groups and had its own theme.

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A breast cancer-themed tree was on display.

A breast cancer-themed tree was on display.

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This beautiful blue-themed tree held many details of favorites that the group put together.

This beautiful blue-themed tree held many details of favorites that the group put together.

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Every tree was festive in their own way.

Every tree was festive in their own way.

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This colorful tree was seen in the room of trees.

This colorful tree was seen in the room of trees.

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Even mini-trees are on display throughout the room.

Even mini-trees are on display throughout the room.

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Even smaller trees can be just as festive.

Even smaller trees can be just as festive.

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Many wreaths are on display throughout the hallways.

Many wreaths are on display throughout the hallways.

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Many wreaths are on display throughout the hallways.

Many wreaths are on display throughout the hallways.

Photo Credit: Nicole Zappone
Many wreaths are on display throughout the hallways.

Many wreaths are on display throughout the hallways.

Photo Credit: Nicole Zappone
This decorative tree was on display at the entrance of Wesley Heights.

This decorative tree was on display at the entrance of Wesley Heights.

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The mantel was decked out for the holidays.

The mantel was decked out for the holidays.

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Many food trucks were on hand to offer a variety of food.

Many food trucks were on hand to offer a variety of food.

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Many food trucks were on hand to offer a variety of food.

Many food trucks were on hand to offer a variety of food.

Photo Credit: Nicole Zappone

For the event, holiday music filled the air, and the hallways were filled with tables of jewelry, handmade goods and other items for sale. A raffle and a bake sale took place, and food trucks were set up outside.

Around every corner was some sort of surprise, which made the 13th annual event special. It is held every year as a way to give back to many local charities.

Beth Nemis, coordinator for Wesley Heights, said it's a great way to start the holidays. 

“Here at Wesley Heights, we host the Festival of Trees, which is a combination fundraise for TEAM, that is a local nonprofit, that helps local towns with low-income seniors,” Nemis said.

For the tag sale, volunteers spent time throughout the year preparing by sewing and knitting sweaters, blankets, hats, and much more. The bake sale was another highlight, along with raffles for several gift baskets filled with goodies.

“We have been having this event for 13 years now, and we’re proud to see the turnout of it each year. We see over 3,000 people, and it’s nice to see them enjoy the holiday spirit,” said Roger Spinelli, co-chair of TEAM. “It’s for a great cause."

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