Christmas Tree Lane Annual Raffle Underway At Promenade Temecula Mall: Free To Walk Through

TEMECULA, CA ? Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley is once again inviting the Temecula Valley to Promenade Temecula Mall to wander through a forest of magical Christmas trees. It's all part of the annual fundraising event for the home building charity.

Sponsored by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Christmas Tree Lane opened to visitors on Tuesday. It is free to walk through, and raffle tickets to win trees and the many special gifts hidden within are available in front of J.C. Penny's Store inside the Southwest Riverside County mall.

The trees this year are decorated in honor of The Nutcracker, a popular Christmas-time ballet. Both local dignitaries were on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and dancers from the Academy of Ballet Arts of Murrieta performed during the grand opening.

The ballet will be performing The Nutcracker for live audiences in December.

"Step into a magical world of twinkling lights, sparkling ornaments, and timeless holiday charm at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley?s beloved annual tradition, Christmas Tree Lane. This year, we invite you to journey into the heart of the holiday season with our enchanting theme: The Nutcracker ? A Whimsical Journey Through Clara?s Dream," a spokesperson for the chamber said.

According to Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley provides low-income housing for families throughout the Inland Valley - serving the communities of Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Sun City, Menifee and Perris.

The organization is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally, as well as globally, through constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes and by advocating for fair and just housing prices.