EVENTS: Wreaths, Holiday Trees Come Out in Basking Ridge

 It's that time of the year again!

This Saturday morning, Boy Scout Troop 54 is selling wreaths at the gazebo off Allen Street, the towering holiday tree arrives in downtown Basking Ridge, courtesy of the Basking Ridge Fire Co., and Bishop Janes United Methodist Church receives a first shipment of Christmas trees. What a way to kick off the holidays!

Take a look too, at some other events in the area this weekend.

Boy Scout Annual Holiday Wreath Sale
When/Where: The last day of the sale for the annual fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 54 from Liberty Corner is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The display is set up at the Allen Street Gazebo just north of Basking Ridge center.
Why Go: You can get really a really nice wreath, decorated or undecorated, and at the same time help out the Boy Scout troop for ages 12-18 at their biggest fundraiser of the year.
Cost: Undecorated wreath, $12, decorated $20

Annual Holiday Tree Arrives in Basking Ridge
When/Where: Roughly about 9 to 9:30 a.m., the annual holiday tree, always a towering choice evergreen, will arrive at the triangle in Basking Ridge Center. The Basking Ridge Fire Co. will cut and erect the tree.
Why Go: Take a look at a local tradition in the making. Plus, this is alway quite a tree! Then wander around the downtown, have a warm cup of coffee or make your trip meaningful in some other way.
Cost: Free

Annual Christmas Tree Sale at Bishop Janes United Methodist Church
Where/When: The first trees are scheduled to be delivered at 7 a.m. on Saturday. The sale is scheduled for Nov. 26 through Dec. 24, or until trees sell out.
Why Go: There's nothing like a real tree, and this sale goes to support charities and community service projects. The sale has been going on for about 50 years!
Cost: Prices set for individual trees.

Photography 11 Exhibit
Where/When: The monthlong exhibit and sale featuring 28 area photographers will continue on weekends through Dec. 18 at the center at 650 King George Road in Basking Ridge. It is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Why Go: To view and possibly purchase works by some of the area's most talented photographers.
Cost: Free, bring your wallet.

Thanks(for)Giving
Where/When: Saturday from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 300 N. Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: Benefit for Tri-County Scholarship Fund, and a fun evening. For information, call 973-984-9600 or email bhennessy@tcsfund.org.
Cost: $50 a person ahead, $60 at the door.

Sports Card Show
Where/When: Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ann on 2nd Avenue in Raritan
Why Go: To check out the offerings of 50 dealers showing off their sports cards and other collectibles.
Cost: $1 to get in, which will be donated to the school.