WHAT: The New York Junior League (NYJL) opens its doors for the 40th Annual Golden Tree holiday event, "A Golden Opportunity to Give." This three-day holiday event provides guests the chance to take advantage of New York City's best premiere shopping, distinctive food, and drinks and as well as a silent auction and fun activities for families and children which includes Breakfast with Santa.
In addition to these seasonal activities, shopping vendors fill the space with special prices on perfect gifts for every budget. Better yet, 20 percent of all proceeds directly support the charitable activities of the New York Junior League.
Golden Tree gets into the holiday spirit with decorations by the Winter Wreath Collection. The halls of the Junior League headquarters are adorned with wreaths by a host of celebrated designers. The wreaths available for bid include works by such designers as Lee Anderson, J. McLaughlin and Martha Stewart.
WHERE: The New York Junior League Headquarters for Training and Leadership, 130 East 80th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues, Manhattan
WHEN: Thursday, December 1
Daytime Shopping 10 am - 5 pm
Daytime Event: 11am-12pm
Evening shopping & Mistletoe Madness: 6 pm - 10 pm
Friday, December 2
Daytime Shopping 10am-5pm
Evening Shopping & Silverbell Soiree: 6pm-10pm
Saturday, December 3
Daytime Shopping 10 am - 5 pm
Breakfast with Santa 10am-12pm
TICKETS: Daytime Shopping - $20 (per session)
Evening Shopping and Cocktail Parties - $40 presale/$50 at the door (per evening)
Golden Pass - $110
Proceeds benefit the charitable activities of the New York Junior League. For more information and to purchase tickets in advance visit the Golden Tree Web site at www.nyjl.org/goldentree
WHO: The New York Junior League (NYJL) is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
As one of the largest volunteer service organizations in New York City, the NYJL has 3,000 volunteers. More than 60 committees support the community needs of New York City as well as the institutional needs of the organization. Our volunteers strive to improve the lives of women and children in Manhattan through 34 community-based projects. The NYJL partners with organizations and public agencies to deliver services and assistance directly to those in need.
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