The Optimist Club of Monaco South will once again be offering Christmas trees for sale at the northwest corner of Monaco & Iliff (2285 S. Monaco) at the Villa Monaco Shopping Center.
The funds raised through tree sales allow Monaco South to continue its 45-year history of serving youth and the community. On weekends, Santa Claus is in residence at the Tree Lot’s heated Santa Haus to visit with the young and young at heart at no charge or purchase obligation.
Besides several varieties of trees, wreaths, fresh garland, and tree accessories are available for holiday decorating. This annual fundraiser is a local 45-year tradition and supports over 35 youth and community programs, including Super Citizenship Awards at:
- Bradley International,
- Hamilton Middle,
- Holm Elementary,
- Lowry Elementary,
- McMeen Elementary,
- Most Precious Blood,
- Samuels Elementary, and
- Slavens Elementary schools.
Additionally, the club provides Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Food Baskets, Thanksgiving dinner to over 900 kids at the Boys and Girls Clubs/Girls Inc, and supports programs such as Respect for Law, and Optimist Brain Bowl. Assistance is given to the Thomas Jefferson High School Scholarships, Multiple Sclerosis Society BikeMS event, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and many other youth oriented community projects.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM YOUR LOCAL OPTIMIST CLUB!!