Art Among the Trees to benefit roof during tree contest finale

Foreground tree by Bryan Johnson accentuates the artwork of Nancy Rothwell, as seen during last Thursday’s Colfax Winterfest celebration.

“Art Among the Trees,” an open house and community celebration featuring local artwork and photography among The Festival of Trees and complimentary hors d’oeuvres, will be at The Center Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m.

This year’s Festival of Trees boasts a traditional and eclectic collection of trees decorated by community groups. All month long visitors were encouraged to vote for their favorite trees with the winners to be announced at 7 p.m. during...