Crowne Plaza Williamsburg Presents Celebration of Trees
Event Raises Funds for Local Non-profit Organizations
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, December 5, 2008. The Crowne Plaza Williamsburg hotel recently announced the 2008 Annual Celebration of Trees, a community partner event that was successfully launched in 2005 as a family fund-raising opportunity for the area's non-profits and the community.
This year's event will began on November 30 and runs through December 17, 2008. Over 20 holiday trees will be set up and decorated by representatives of generous participants in a community-judged competition, selected by in-kind donations for the most original and festive trees.
On December 17, the Williamsburg, VA hotel invites the public to attend the Celebration Finale event from 6:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. This event will include the announcement of the $500 donation winner of the tree decorating contest, holiday treats and seasonal entertainment by local performers.
"During this period we invite the public and our guests to walk through our lobby and public spaces and 'vote' with their donation for their favorite tree," explains Connie Brewer, Director of Sales & Marketing for The Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder. "The donations are collected at our front desk and secured for the organization for which it is designated. At the end of the display, we count up the donations and the organization that has the most, gets awarded an additional $500 from our hotel. This event was well received last year by our community as we raised more than $27,000 for the various organizations."
This year's participants include:
o Williamsburg AIDS Network
o Colonial CASA
o Alzheimer's Association SE Chapter
o Avalon
o Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast
o Heritage Humane Society
o Williamsburg Land Conservancy
o Olde Towne Medical Center
o National MS Society Hampton Roads Chapter
o James City Rescue Squad
o Community Alliance for Performing Arts
o Dream Catchers at the Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center
o Kiwanis Williamsburg / Toano Chapter
o Big Brothers & Big Sisters
o USO of Hampton Roads
o Bay Aging
o Children of Chernobyl-Peninsula Chapter
o FACES of Virginia Families
o Williamsburg Area Meals on Wheels
o Boy Scouts of Colonial Coast
o Relay for Life
For more information on the 2008 Celebration of Trees hosted by Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder, please call 757.221.6909 or visit the Web site at: www.cpwilliamsburghotel.com.
About Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder
The Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder, the leader of full-service Williamsburg, VA hotels, is located only a half mile from historic Colonial Williamsburg and close to the Busch Gardens Theme Park, Jamestown Settlement, the College of William and Mary as well as outlet mall shopping. Perfect for leisure or business travelers, all 303 guest rooms and suites are complemented by recently renovated 26,000 square feet of meeting space, accommodating receptions of up to 700 people.
Handsomely-appointed and spacious, all guest rooms feature the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage(R) bedding, complimentary high-speed Internet access, work desk, coffee maker and a complimentary newspaper. Property amenities include: recently renovated fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, 24-hour business center, complimentary parking, Veranda Dining Room for breakfast, lunch or dinner, as well as J.B.'s Lounge for cocktails and light snacks. Room service is also available. For more information and reservations, visit online at: www.cpwilliamsburghotel.com or call 757.220.2250.
The Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder is managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc., one of the nation's largest independent hospitality management companies.
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