The 2021 Christmas Tree that will be erected on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol during the holidays will come from Six Rivers National Forest located in California. Named, “Sugar Bear,” the Christmas Tree is an 84-foot white fir located within the Mad River Ranger District.
Organizers of the U.S. Capitol Tree are requesting that most of the decorations be handmade and preferably from recyclable, repurposed materials. To assist in that effort, S.C.R.A.P. Gallery of Cathedral City is offering Ready-to-Go Recycle Decorating Art Kits for free! The Kits are filled with ideas, tutorials, and a combination of reused, recycled, and/or donated materials.
The U.S. Capitol Tree needs 4,000 large ornaments that measure between 9” to 12” that are colorful and reflective of California. They also need 11,000 small ornaments measuring between 4” and 6” that are lightweight and colorful. The ornaments need to be weatherproof and withstand the outdoor elements.
Drop by the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery located at 68743 Perez Road, Suite D-16 on Monday, August 9 or August 16, from 8 am to 12 noon and pick-up curbside a free Christmas in August Tree Decorating Kit! For more information, email Karen Riley at info@scrapgallery.org or call (760) 861-6479.
