By Dawn Pearson
Don’t let the Grinch steal any holiday spirit. It can’t be Christmas without trees, wreaths and decorations. Zionsvills residents can start decorating for the holidays and also help out local boy scouts with their holiday tree and wreath fundraiser
Boy Scout Troop 358, of Zionsville, has begun selling the holiday items this week.
“Soon neighborhood boy scouts will be knocking on your door as they work to earn money for their future campouts and high adventure activities,” said Andy Thompson, event co-chair. “We are beginning to take advance orders for our Christmas wreaths because last year the wreaths were so popular that we sold out.”
The wreaths are a new addition to the fund raising activity according to Thompson.
“The scouts are really known for their Christmas tree lot at Lions Park that opens the day after Thanksgiving,” he said.
To finish out the holiday season, the scouts once again pushed for an environmentally friendly option of tree recycling. After the holidays, the scouts will pick up old Christmas trees from the curb of any customers ordering this eco-friendly option.
The troop has launched a new online sales effort. The online orders can be taken at: http://www.troop358.biz/. This year the onsite sales of wreaths and trees begins Nov. 28 at 9 a.m. and will continue until all of the trees and wreaths are sold out. The Christmas tree lot will once again beat Lions Park after Thanksgiving.
“We will have hundreds of Christmas trees and wreaths on hand,” Thompson said. “The trees are all grown in Indiana and include Frazier and Douglas Fir trees as well as Scotch and White Pine trees.”
The hours of operation include:
Special Hours
Friday—November 28th Special Hours, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Regular Hours
Monday – Fridays 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sundays Noon – 6:00 p.m.
About Troop 358
Founded in 1923, Troop 358 is Zionsville’s oldest Boy Scout Troop. With more than 160 Eagle Scouts to its credit, Troop 358 currently has approximately 120 active young members. The organization offers each boy a path to personal growth and leadership through the Scouting Traditions: Building character, fostering citizenship and experiencing a program of fun outdoor activities. Troop 358 is Scout led. Scouts plan weekly meetings, activities, and outings. Through a process of progressive responsibility, achievement and education, the boys learn leadership.
