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Mariemont Scouts Christmas Tree Sales Return for 31st Year By Erika Turan The Scouts of Mariemont Troop 149 will return for their 31st consecutive year of Christmas tree sales, beginning on Black Friday, November 24. Located on the lawn of the Mariemont Municipal Building at 6907 Wooster Pike, the Scouts’ Christmas Tree Lot is an annual tradition for many in the area. We offer extended Black Friday hours: noon to 8 p.m., so you can kick the season off right!
with us. We always sell out!” says Mike Wood, Scoutmaster for BSA Troop 149. The tree sales are Troop 149’s primary fundraiser. As such, every Scout will volunteer for a minimum of 24 hours at the tree lot – rain or shine – in addition to his or her other extracurriculars, sports, and academics. Purchased trees receive a fresh cut to the trunk to help with water absorption, branches trimmed following your instructions, and mounting on your car for no additional charge. We’ll even happily take a photo of your family with your new tree. Credit cards, cash and check are accepted, making payment quick and easy.
Immediately after being cut down, Fraser firs ranging from five feet to 12 feet tall are brought by truck from a family-owned farm, so you know you’re getting a fresh tree. Also available: thick, fresh pine roping to decorate inside and outside your home, quality tree stands to securely display your tree, and tree disposal bags sold at Santa-friendly prices. The local Girl Scouts will also have their Mariemont Troop 149 Scouts provide popular, fresh, handfresh Fraser Christmas trees. L-R: George decorated pine wreaths Marsland, Louis Barber, and Davis Wickham for sale. With twinkly lights overhead and holiday music playing throughout, shopping for your tree is fun and easy. Plus, the Scouts carefully place every tree on a stand in the tree lot, making it easy to inspect from all angles so you can make sure you’re getting the perfect tree for your home.
Senior Girl Scout Troop Gets Ready for the Holidays By Ellie Haynes The senior troop 40829 is having a great start to their last year in Girl Scouts. This will also be their last year leading the Girl Scout Wreath Sale at the Tree Lot during the holiday season. They are sad to be wrapping up this fun tradition, but they are excited to pass it onto the next troop in the community! Come out and support them and the Boy Scouts starting on Black Friday at the Tree Lot on the lawn of the Mariemont Municipal Building/Firehouse at 6907 Wooster Pike. All of this year’s proceeds will go toward setting up the wreath sales for next year’s troop and to help fund the Amy Weiss Scholarship. Thank you to the community for your unending support!
Be a part of a charming tradition and start making special holiday season memories for your home. The lot is open daily November 24 to mid-December (or until we run out of trees, so don’t put off coming to see us!) Learn more about the tree sales, including hours and events, at Troop 149’s Facebook page: Facebook.com/ ScoutChristmasTree or on our website troop149.com/tree-sales.
“We’re very thankful for the ongoing support of the community. By including us in their holiday traditions, those who shop with us have helped hundreds of Scouts learn life skills in leadership, responsibility, and character over the past three decades. We’re thrilled to welcome people back for our 31st year of sales – but don’t wait too long to shop Mariemont Town Crier
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