BY TOM BUSSELBERG

Clipper News Editor

LAYTON — “Evergreens & Christmas Things” is being planned again for Nov. 16 and 17 at the Davis Conference Center.

This year’s theme is “Evergreens: Rising Above the Abuse.” The event is the 13th annual Christmas tree auction, silent auction, and craft sale to benefit Safe Harbor Domestic and Sexual Abuse/Violence Shelter in Davis County.

Monday evening, Nov. 16, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., is Family Night and a chance to preview and bid on the several dozen trees that are expected to be on display. Santa Claus will be on hand to greet the kids while several school choirs will also sing music of the season.

There will be hand-crafted items available for purchase as gifts for youngsters and others, along with treats. Items will range from gift baskets to blankets to quilts and more.

Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., a silent auction and tree preview will take place, while a dinner and auction will be held at 6:30 p.m.

RSVP for the dinner by calling 801-660-6108 or 801-292-3801. Cost is $50 a table or $750 per table for 10.

The silent auction will include several vacation packages, autographed basketballs from former football great Steve Young, Lasik surgery packages, gift baskets including gift certificates of hair products and more.

Last year, items auctioned included two road bikes, with more items still being accepted, said Kay Card, executive director for Safe Harbor.

“It’s a fun, fun night with all proceeds going to benefit Safe Harbor,” she emphasized. “This is our only fund raiser of the year.”

In addition, donations of toiletries, clothing and toys are always accepted at the shelter for use by children and mothers. Phone number at the shelter is 801-444-9161.

Donations may also be mailed to: Safe Harbor, P.O. Box 772, Kaysville, UT 84037.