{"id":82652,"date":"2025-08-20T13:26:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T17:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=82652"},"modified":"2025-08-21T19:34:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T23:34:02","slug":"deck-the-trees","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/event\/deck-the-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"Deck the Trees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mark your calendars \u2014 December 5, 2025, through January 5, 2026 \u2014 the beloved Deck the Trees holiday tradition is back, bigger and brighter than ever!<\/p>\n<p>Now celebrating 15 years, Deck the Trees will once again bring holiday wonder to Black Mountain and Swannanoa, all for a great cause. This cherished fundraiser benefits the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry (SVCM) Fuel Fund, which helps neighbors in need to keep their homes warm during winter. <\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s theme, \u201cChristmas in Music &amp; Song,\u201d will inspire more than 50 beautifully decorated trees across town. You\u2019ll find many of them during regular business hours at Peri Social House, Tyson Furniture Company, and White Horse Black Mountain, plus dozens of other local businesses decked out for the season.<\/p>\n<p>How It Works:<br \/>\nFrom December 5 to January 5, you can vote for your favorite tree(s) by donating $1 per vote. Visit the trees during regular business hours and vote as many times as you\u2019d like. Every dollar goes directly to the SVCM Fuel Fund. Voting is easy:<br \/>\n-Scan the QR code at each tree to donate online<br \/>\n-Or drop cash or checks in the donation box next to the tree<br \/>\n(Online donations encouraged)<\/p>\n<p>Can\u2019t Visit in Person?<br \/>\nA full list of locations \u2014 plus photos of every tree \u2014 will be posted soon on the SVCM Deck the Trees website so you can vote from anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the Festivities:<br \/>\nStay updated on this year\u2019s dazzling displays and special moments by following SVCM on Facebook (facebook.com\/svcmcares) and Instagram (@svcmwnc).<\/p>\n<p>This holiday season, let your heart and your votes warm homes across our valley!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mark your calendars \u2014 December 5, 2025, through January 5, 2026 \u2014 the beloved Deck the Trees holiday tradition is back, bigger and brighter than ever! 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