“Trees of the Season” Highlights Local Businesses, Non-Profits and

Community Families and More from November 30 to January 3, 2022

OAKLAND, FL – The Town of Oakland is hosting its first-ever holiday tree decorating contest, “Trees of the Season,” at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center. The Town and the Center invite families, schools, non-profits organizations or businesses, to participate and use this opportunity to showcase their creativity and engage in the community. 

“Trees of the Season” will be on display from Nov. 30 to Jan. 3 and visitors have the chance to vote for their favorite tree to win Best Overall tree until Dec. 16. Plus, the winner will be announced on the Center’s social media page. Interested participants can email arts&heritage@oaklandfl.gov for more information and inquire about an application.

The event will feature several personally decorated trees full of colorful lights and ornaments by members of the community and local businesses – such as Healthy West Orange, DG Doughnuts, Oakland Nature Preserve, The Curious Pangolin, Bridgewater Middle School and more!

“Trees of the Season” will be part of this year’s “Santa’s Lane” event on Dec. 4, which will feature more holiday lights than ever before, a DJ, socially distanced games and activities. More details about “2021 Santa’s Lane” will be revealed soon.

About the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland

The Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center is committed to preserving Oakland’s past, present and future. Working with its partners, the Center provides important tools and social connections to help residents eat well, stay active and enjoy life. This project is funded in part by a $1 million lead grant from the West Orange Healthcare District, as well as funding from Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program and countless other donors. The Center supports the mission of Healthy West Orange, a grassroots movement to inspire west Orange County to become the healthiest community in the nation. For more information, visit www.oaklandfl.gov/artsandheritage and www.facebook.com/HWOAHatOakland.

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