VOLUNTEER VERNON has a great Christmas project for the whole community.  They are looking for clubs, organizations, schools and churches to decorate trees in selected areas of downtown Leesville.  VOLUNTEER VERNON will facilitate the project, which will run through the end of the year.

There is no cost to participate and no entry fees involved.  Trees must be completed by December 8 and remain in place through December 31.  The groups decorating the trees will be responsible for removal of the trees by January 5, 2025.

No glass ornaments are allowed!  All decorations must be natural or non-breakable.  The tree must be secured by sandbags or cinder blocks.  Only heavy-duty extension cords and outdoor-use-only light strands will be allowed.  VOLUNTEER VERNON will have a few trees to use.  These are available on a first- come basis.

Trees will be set up at the park, next to the Museum of West Louisiana, and on the lot beside the old Phoenix drugstore downtown.  Some will also be worked into the trees on the Courthouse lawn.

Register your group or organization at the VOLUNTEER VERNON Facebook page, submit a message or text 337-424-6406 or 337-208-8915.