Palatine Jaycees hold 57th annual tree sale

The Palatine Jaycees will be hosting their 57th annual Christmas Tree Sale in the Palatine Park District Aquatic Center parking lot this holiday season to raise funds to help individuals and civic groups throughout the area.

The sale begins Friday and runs through Sunday, Dec. 21. On Friday, the tree lot will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. During the rest of the sale, hours will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

The Aquatic Center parking lot is located on Palatine Road just west of Northwest Highway behind the Walgreens at 340 E. Palatine Road.

"This is my favorite season and being able to chair this project is a special treat this year," said Steve Poduska, co-chair of the project. Shoppers can choose from a selection of Scotch pine, Blue Spruce, Balsam Fir, Douglas fir and Fraser Fir in a variety of sizes.

As an added feature to the sale, the Jaycees will be sponsoring a Santa's Mailbox. Children will be able to mail a letter to Santa from a mailbox on the Christmas tree lot. Santa will respond to any letter dropped in the box before Dec. 15. Please include a return address on your envelope.