Washington Parish and area residents are invited and encouraged to display their musical items - music, instruments of all types and eras, band uniforms, home made instruments, photographs, family and school items, etc. -- celebrating the music of Washington Parish through the years. The exhibit will be for all eras of music. Visitors to the museum for the next three weekends will enjoy these items, sharing memories. If you have anything you can share, please contact Terry Seal, 839-3279, or Bettie and Layton Carr, 839 -4305, Major Chappelle 839-4465 this week. Entertaining live musical events for the next few weekends are planned for visitors of all ages at the Varnado Store Museum in Franklinton, just behind the parish courthouse. Be sure to come and hear some local talent, pull up a chair, and invite a friend. There is free admission to the museum, as well as for these special musical treats. A gift shop is available, and the museum is handicapped accessible. ~SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, - 2:00 p.m. Franklinton First Baptist Church Junior Handbell Choir plus high school vocalist, Cara Williams ~SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 th, - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Anita Powell, vocalist from Bogalusa ~SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, - 11:00 a.m & 2:00 p.m. Steadfast Band of Franklinton ~SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16th - 2:30 p.m. Steadfast Band of Franklinton ~SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd - Intermittently 10 - 4 Molly Wiggins, Harps and Dulcimers, from Covington ~SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd - Intermittently 1 - 4 Molly Wiggins, Harps and Dulcimers, from Covington The following event, the annual FESTIVAL OF TREES, providing support for the museum for its educational exhibits throughout the year, will be held at the Commercial Building at the Washington Parish Fairgrounds Thanksgiving weekend. A family day of fun and MUSIC sure to put you in the Christmas spirit. Area craftsmen, artists, groups and individuals are encouraged to decorate a tree in support of the museum. For crafts or food booth information or donation of decorated trees, please contact chairperson, Judie Dauser 839- Admission is FREE. ~FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28th 12 noon - 6:00 p.m. ~SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29th 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ~SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30th 12 noon - 5:00 p.m. (Christmas TREE AUCTION, fully decorated and delivered, 4:00 p.m., benefiting the museum - bid for a tree for your home or business or government office or for a charity) FESTIVAL OF TREES OFFERS: -a sparkling display of Christmas trees and lights, donated by area clubs and businesses to be auctioned off -an auction for fully decorated trees delivered to your doorstep -crafts by area residents and artists - food and drinks at several booths -a visit and picture with Santa -Christmas music by area groups throughout the weekend -Fully decorated tree Raffle open to all visitors - holiday fun with friends and family The Festival of Trees is held at the same time as the Pioneer Christmas at Mile Branch Settlement in the Washington Parish Fairgrounds. Each authentic, 19th century cabin is decked out in the old-time traditional Christmas decor and manned by costumed volunteers, many descendants of the original owners of the cabins. Mile Branch Settlement at Christmas is really special.