TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka holiday tradition is coming back later this month at the Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center.
SLI is bringing back its Festival of Trees holiday event to southwest Topeka in an effort to raise funds to help support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). People can find the Festival of Trees at Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center from Nov. 24 to Dec. 5, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day.
Christina Phelps, director of marketing and grants at SLI, said in a press release that SLI has kept this event running for nearly 50 years. Since the inaugural Festival of Trees in 1977, SLI has raised millions of dollars to help those with IDD lead independent lives and participate in the community.
- Festival of Trees includes:
- Free public viewing – locals can visit the festival to look at decorated wreaths, trees and other holiday displays
- Sweet shoppe – browse and shop a variety of homemade holiday treats inside SLI Connect
- Silent auction – bid online on wreaths, gifts, trees and more
- Festival soiree – join SLI on Friday, Dec. 4 during a special ticketed event featuring a live auction, a community gathering and more
SLI is a local non-profit organization that focuses on helping adults with IDD achieve independence and actively participate in the community. SLI provides a variety of services and programs that include community integration and retirement services.
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Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center is located at 2114 SW Chelsea Dr. in Topeka. You can learn more about the SLI Festival of Trees by clicking here. You can learn more about SLI’s services and how it supports the community by clicking here.
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