By Andrew Dickerman; Journal Staff Writer PROVIDENCE - Two hundred colorful butterflies hung from the white tree being decorated by Nancy Archambault in the Rhode Island Convention Center, but she continued to add more.

Natalie Roberts places a star on top of a Christmas tree as she helps decorate Monday for the opening of the Festival of Trees. The festival, which begins Wednesday and runs through Saturday at the South Towne Exposition Center, benefits Primary Children's Medical Center.

By Rainey Coffin, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Nov. 25--The 25th annual Christmas Tree Elegance continues tonight at the Davenport Hotel with An Evening with Eckart and Friends.

By Cheryl Winkelman Tis the season to give, and there are plenty of opportunities to spread ones generous holiday cheer. Today is the last day to purchase tickets for reserved events at the Tracy Hospital Foundations 13th Annual Festival of Trees.

By Chicago Tribune Nov. 1--Fundraisers --Reservations are due Thursday for the first annual fundraising dinner and silent auction to benefit Cohen's Judo Club's Elite Training Center athletes at 5 p.m. Sunday in Cafe Clemenza's, 1602 Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.