23nd annual Safeway Providence Festival of Trees
Virtual Gala
Saturday | December 5 | 6-7 p.m. Livestream
2020 has been a one-of-a-kind year, and the 23rd annual Safeway Providence Festival of Trees will welcome the holiday season with one-of-a-kind events. We invite you to join us as we celebrate “Home for the Holidays.”
Attend the virtual gala and auction! You’ll see stunning Christmas trees and displays decorated by local businesses, designers, florists and volunteers. As a gala guest, you can enter to our raffle contest, bid online in live and silent auctions, and donate to raise money to support Providence Seaside Hospital Foundation.
How do I participate in the virtual event?
We will post our Livestream event link and e-mail all registered guests with the link before the event goes live on Saturday, December 5, 2020. We recommend tuning in with 2 devices (computer/tablet/cell phone) or opening 2 tabs in your internet browser. This will allow you to simultaneously watch the livestream program and donate during the event.
What will the program be like during the Festival of Trees Virtual Gala?
You will revel in the Christmas spirit from the comfort of home as we welcome the holidays with this re-imagined evening of holiday cheer.
- Bid on exquisite trees, wreaths and more in live and silent auctions.
- Enter to win our raffle.
- Soak up special holiday performances.
- Donate to support Providence Seaside Hospital Foundation and health services for our Oregon Coast community.
You won’t want to miss a moment of our Home for the Holidays gala event, so grab your festival holiday attire, ugly sweater, or Christmas jammies and join us for an evening of fun!
How can I place a bid or purchase a tree, auction item, raffle ticket or make a donation?
Registered guests will be able to preview the trees, purchase raffle tickets and beginning bidding on select auction items a few days prior to the livestream event. The online auction will close Saturday, December 5, at 8PM (PDT).
To donate or participate in the online auction, you’ll need to register as a bidder so you can give before, during and after the event.
Here are the steps to get registered to bid:
1) Go to https://pshf2020.ggo.bid/
2) Click the “Start Bidding” button in upper right-hand corner of screen.
3) Click the green “Create Account” button.
4) Enter your email address.
5) Wait for verification email (check your junk folder if you don’t receive it).
6) Follow verification link and complete form. You will be required to provide your mobile number.
7) Verify payment method, billing address, email and mobile number are correct. Click on grey boxes to update information.
8) Click on the “Start Bidding!” link to donate to Providence Seaside Hospital Foundation.
CLICK HERE for a tutorial on how to register to bid.
