2012 Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

Chris and Susie Maretich and the Alpine Christmas Tree Staff, invite you to enter the  popular annual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest.

2 Categories:  Commercial Trees &   Residential Trees

Dates:   From 12/1 to 12/18/2012

Qualifications:  Any tree, purchased from Alpine Christmas Trees qualifies. Only ONE

submission per tree. Entries are FREE.

Process:   Decorate your tree to perfection, take a photograph of the tree and submit it for voting on the Alpine Christmas tree Facebook page. The winner in each category will be determined by the number of people who 'like” the trees on Facebook.

Announcement of the winning trees will be Sunday, 12/18 at 8:00 PM. 

The  winning trees will also be highlighted on Facebook and the Alpinechristmastrees.org web page.

Prizes:   The Winning Commercial Tree will win: Snack Attack/Break Time Goodies for                              the office or business staff. A free, 7/8 foot size tree in 2013. Promotion on Facebook and top billing in Alpine Christmas Trees promotions materials for 2013.

    The Winning Residential Tree will win: a free, 7/8 foot size tree in 2013, and a family goody basket and the winning tree will be featured in Alpine Christmas Trees promotions materials for 2013. 

Another Way to Win at Alpine Christmas Trees:

Like ALPINE CHRISTMAS TREES on Facebook.

The 100^th, 200^th, 300^th and 400^th Friends will WIN an Alpine Christmas Gift Basket

Specially assembled by Susie Maretich and her Santa's Helper Shoppers.

 

Recycle Your Christmas Tree!

First off, we hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas weekend and spent some quality time with your families! We sure did!

And now that Christmas is over it's time to talk about what to do with your Christmas tree.

Did you know that Christmas trees are 100% recyclable? So whether you take it down the day after Christmas or leave it up until the New Year--let us haul your tree away to be recycled.

Over the next week and a half we can swing by your home, pick up your tree, and haul it out to the recycling center where the whole tree is grinded and reused. Wood chips are sent out to the Delano power plant to be used for electricity, and plant parts of the tree are grinded into mulch which is used in farm fields throughout Kern County.

So please don't dump your used Christmas tree in your back alley or in a landfill. 100% of Christmas trees can be recycled into renewable forms of energy. You can't get more environmentally-friendly than that!

Below is our pricing for the recycling pick-up service.

• Up to 8ft. trees = $20
• 8 - 10ft. trees = $30
• 10 ft. trees and up = $40

Call to schedule your pick-up today: 832-2870 or 427-7282

Happy New Year!

Caring For Your Alpine Christmas Tree

More than half of Americans put their Yule Tide spirit in full throttle right after Thanksgiving Day and purchase their Christmas tree that weekend. Sounds good to us! The sooner the better!

But how can one be sure your tree will make it to Christmas Day? Especially since once the trees are cut down they are technically dead, right?

Well, we have some helpful tips and tricks to ensure your Christmas tree lasts through Christmas Day (and even New Year’s!)

**But remember! Alpine Christmas Trees are freshly cut and delivered daily to our tree lots all over Bakersfield. Can't get any fresher than us unless you cut them down yourselves! :)

Here are some tips and tricks for caring for your Christmas tree:

• As soon as you get home put hot water in the water stand—as hot as you can get from the tap is the best.
• A little known trick is to drop an aspirin and tablespoon of sugar in your tree's water stand.
• Water your tree on a regular basis.
• Putting Christmas lights on your tree will not make it a fire hazard but here are some things that will cause your tree to catch flames:
• Open flames such as candles & fire from fireplace (keep your tree clear from both.)
• Old electrical cords that are torn and frayed can be a fire hazard (if you have these be sure to dispose of them immediately.)

Once your tree is up and properly cared for you can decorate and enjoy through December!

(Don’t forget to take a quick snap shot of your beautiful tree and submit it in our Christmas Tree Decorating Photo Contest. See this post for details.)

From the home of Ruth Craig

Location! Location! Location!

Our Alpine Christmas Tree lots are literally all over town--more than any other Christmas tree business! Take a look at our lot locations below and note the closest one to you. When in doubt, just look for our Alpine banners!

2312 Wible Road at Wilson

4000 White Lane at Akers

Corner of 24^th & Oak Street

N.W. Corner of Panama Ln. next to Kentucky Fried Chicken West of 99 Fwy.

SE Corner of Downing Avenue & Coffee Road North of Rosedale Hwy.

Olive Dr 1 block E of Fwy 99 at Olive Town Ctr by Sonic Drive-in

SW corner of Mt. Vernon & Brundage Lane at Hwy 58

Delano Chamber of Commerce – 931 High St., Delano

And don't forget your coupon!

Active 20-30 Christmas Experience

The Active 20-30 Club and Alpine Christmas Trees request your support to help give Christmas to underprivileged children in the Greater Bakersfield area. Present this coupon at any Alpine Christmas Tree lot and 10% of your purchase price will be donated directly to the Active 20-30 Club's Christmas Experience.

10% BACK TO THE CHILDREN

Thank you for your support and have a Merry Christmas!

Print this coupon picture.

Alpine Christmas Tree Decorating Photo Contest

Now, let’s have some fun! We are announcing our first ever decorating Christmas tree contest. It’s simple & fun!  This is how you can play:

1.       Pick up your Christmas tree at any of the Alpine Christmas Tree lots.

2.       Decorate your beautiful, freshly cut tree.

3.       Take a quick pic of your decorated tree and email it to us at alpinexmastrees@gmail.com. Picture submissions will be accepted between November 26 – December 16. Winners will be announced December 19th.

That’s it!

We will post your picture on our Facebook page and the picture with the most likes wins! We have tons of goodies to give to our winners (pics coming soon) so be sure to share our page with your friends so they can “like” your tree.

Don’t forget—Alpine Christmas Trees opens on Friday, November 25^th!

Print the 10% off coupon and get to your nearest Alpine lot this weekend!

Happy Thanksgiving!

34th Anniversary 10% off Coupon

Print off the picture of this coupon and take it to any Alpine Christmas Trees lot and receive 10% off any Christmas tree of your choice!