The trees are here and ready for you to decorate! Every year the Portsmouth Rotary Club holds a major fundraiser by selling Christmas Trees, Wreaths and Historic Building Ornaments. For many families this is the traditional place to get their tree every year. Sales are open from 8am to 8pm in the Philbrick's Fresh Market parking lot on Lafayette Road in Portsmouth NH.

The 200 plus members of the club (myself included) volunteer to take at least two tree selling shifts. Tree set up begins the day after Thanksgiving. It is often cold and blustery but a ton of fun is had by the members helping people pick out the "perfect" tree. Everyone thinks they are the pickest tree customer but they are all very happy to be there. We even help you cut the end and load the tree.

This year we have Balsam and Fraser Fir Trees to choose from. Trees range from $35 to $50.

This year's Historic Building Ornament features The North Church. It is a beautiful 24 carat gold plated ornament for only $13. Past year's ornaments are also available for $10. It can also be found for sale at many of the area banks.

So come on down and get your tree! All proceeds are donated to local area charities.

Shannon Aldrich, Keller Williams Coastal Realty  Portsmouth NH