Giant holiday gift stocking to be raffled off at the Treasure Trunk

Dec 18, 2014

Staff at the Treasure Trunk in Sharbot Lake will be raffling off their gigantic Christmas holiday gift stocking, which they have filled to the brim with Christmas goodies for the entire family. The stocking includes brand new gifts items that have been donated by businesses and individuals from the local community, including brand new flannel pajamas, slippers, hats, scarves, mittens, New Year's Eve crackers, numerous games, toys and crafts for youngsters, plus body lotions, jewelry and more. The draw will take place at noon on December 19 at the Treasure Trunk. Proceeds from the raffle will help to fund a new CLNF video titled “We Are the Champions”, which was created for Community Living by local videographer Jesse Mills and shows how Community Living-NF assists members of the community with its many diverse programs. Janet Barr, vocational instructor with CLNF at the Treasure Trunk, said the raffle is the first one of its kind. Tickets cost $2 can be purchased at the Treasure Trunk up until the day of the draw. Holiday shoppers looking for special gift giving ideas should note that the Treasure Trunk is also selling a wide range of special Christmas-themed holiday gift baskets and gift certificates for the upcoming holiday season. The Treasure Trunk is located at 1171 Canon Road in Sharbot Lake and is open until December 24, Monday to Friday from 9 am-3pm. It will be closed from Christmas Day until New Year's Day.