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The Sanford Alumni Association was formed with three large purposes in mind.

-Providing educational and mentoring opportunities for Sanford youth

-Fundraising to support youth and school related initiatives and projects that positively impact the Sanford community

-Creating opportunities for alumni to network and connect with each other

The success and accomplishments of the Sanford Alumni Association will be what we make it!

10/13/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Garnsey Brothers Insurance
When it comes to protecting what matters most, having the right insurance, and the right people behind it, makes all the difference.

Since 1947, Garnsey Brothers Insurance has built its reputation on experienced service, personal attention, and helping clients find coverage that truly fits their needs.

As an independent insurance agency, Garnsey Brothers works with multiple insurance companies, giving their team the ability to compare coverage, pricing, and options rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution.

Whether you’re looking to protect your home, vehicle, business, health, or family’s future, their experienced team is there to help you understand your options and find the right fit.

Their philosophy says it best: real people providing real service when you need it most.

If it’s been a while since you reviewed your coverage, or you simply want to see what other options are available, consider reaching out to Garnsey Brothers Insurance for a quote!

We’re incredibly grateful for their support of the Spree of Trees and proud to spotlight a business that has earned the trust of its customers for generations.

📞 207-324-5000
🌐 garnseybrothers.com

10/12/2026

🎄✨ We're halfway to our Christmas wish! ✨🎄

Our Spree of Trees family keeps growing, and we're excited to introduce our newest tree sponsors!

Thanks to these wonderful additions, we're officially HALFWAY to our tree sponsorship goal for the 8th Annual Spree of Trees!

But there's still plenty of Christmas magic to be made, and we'd love YOUR help filling the Memorial Gym with festive trees! 🎁

🎄 Thinking about sponsoring a tree? Now's the perfect time to join the fun! Whether you're a business, organization, family, or group of friends, there's a place for everyone in our winter wonderland!

Stuck on a tree theme or need a creative name? Send us a DM! We'd be more than happy to help you brainstorm something merry and bright!
🎅 Help us make the second half of our Christmas wish come true!

🎄 Sign up to sponsor a tree: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdB9ZQao2z2ts6iy-5XjbEQxHyLrbl9Mzm3OciTc2z4J2_PSw/viewform?usp=header

10/08/2026

Today’s Sponsor Spotlight is going to the dogs… in the best way possible! Dirty Paws Grooming

For dog owners, finding someone you trust with your four-legged family member means everything. You want someone who understands that every dog is different, every stage of life comes with different needs, and a grooming appointment should feel safe, comfortable, and positive.

That’s exactly the kind of experience this Sanford-based grooming business works to provide.

Dedicated to creating a safe, loving, and pawsitive grooming experience for ALL stages of your dog’s life, this local groomer combines professional expertise with a genuine love and care for every pup who walks through the door.

And the community has certainly taken notice! They were voted #1 Best of the 207 Maine Pet Grooming in both 2024 AND 2025! 🏅🐶

Their commitment to providing knowledgeable, compassionate care is backed by some pretty impressive qualifications, too:

🐾 Certified Professional All Breed Dog Groomer
🐾 AKC S.A.F.E.
🐾 Pet First Aid & CPR
🐾 Fear Free
🐾 By appointment only in Sanford, Maine

Whether you have a puppy experiencing their first groom, an adult dog who needs regular care, or a senior pup who may need a little extra patience and understanding, having a groomer who prioritizes their comfort and well-being can make all the difference.

We’re incredibly grateful to have another passionate Sanford small business supporting the Sanford Alumni Association and the annual Spree of Trees. It means so much to see local businesses that work hard every day to serve our community also step up to support the traditions that bring our community together. 🎄

If your furry family member is due for a little pampering, be sure to check them out and show some love to a local business that has clearly earned the trust, and wagging tails, of our community! 🐾

10/06/2026

❄️ There’s a chill in the air… and Christmas magic isn’t far behind!

The 8th Annual Spree of Trees is getting closer, and we’re still looking for more Tree Sponsors to help fill the Memorial Gym with holiday cheer!

Businesses, organizations, families, and groups are all welcome to join the fun and decorate a tree.

🎄 Sign up to sponsor a tree: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdB9ZQao2z2ts6iy-5XjbEQxHyLrbl9Mzm3OciTc2z4J2_PSw/viewform?usp=header

📅 December 3–6, 2026
📍 Memorial Gym

Who’s ready for Spree season?! 🎅🎄

10/05/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: York Manufacturing

Some companies don't just keep up with their industry, they help shape it.

For more than 90 years, York Flashings has been doing exactly that.

Since 1935, York Flashings has been at the forefront of building enclosure innovation, specializing in through-wall flashing and transition membranes that help protect buildings from water intrusion and stand the test of time. In fact, they're the inventors of several industry-changing flashing technologies that continue to be trusted on commercial and residential projects across North America.

But what truly sets York Flashings apart isn't just their products, it's their commitment to education and building better. Through hands-on training, continuing education programs for architects and contractors, and industry initiatives like International Flashing Awareness Day, they're helping raise the standard for safer, stronger, and more durable buildings.

We're incredibly grateful to have York Flashings supporting the 7th Annual Spree of Trees. Their sponsorship reflects a commitment not only to excellence in construction, but also to investing in the communities where people live, work, and gather.

Please join us in thanking York Flashings for their generosity and continued support. Sponsors like them help make this cherished community tradition possible, and we're proud to have them as part of this year's event.

Thank you, York Flashings, for helping build stronger communities, both through your work and your support of the Annual Spree of Trees! ❤️🎄

09/30/2026

The North Pole has some new names on the list! 🎄

We’re excited to introduce another amazing group of tree sponsors joining us for the 8th Annual Spree of Trees!

Every new sponsor helps make Memorial Gym a little brighter, a little more festive, and a whole lot more magical for our community this December. We can’t wait to see what everyone creates!

Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time to get your name on a tree! Businesses, organizations, families, groups, and individuals are all welcome to participate.

🎄 Sign up to sponsor a tree:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdB9ZQao2z2ts6iy-5XjbEQxHyLrbl9Mzm3OciTc2z4J2_PSw/viewform?usp=header

📅 December 3–6, 2026
📍 Memorial Gym

Have questions about the event or sponsoring a tree?
📧 [email protected]
💬 Or send us a DM right here on Facebook!

Now the important question… who’s joining our sponsor list next?

09/29/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: Salt Fusion Massage

Life has a way of asking so much from us.

We show up for work. We show up for our families. We show up for our friends. But somewhere along the way, we often forget to show up for ourselves.

That's where Salt Fusion Massage comes in.

Owned by Vanessa Chiaradonna, Licensed Massage Therapist, Salt Fusion isn't just a place to get a massage, it's a place to reset, recharge, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you're a busy parent, an athlete, a healthcare worker, someone recovering from an injury, or simply carrying the weight of everyday life, Vanessa has created a space where healing begins the moment you walk through the door.

From therapeutic massage and prenatal care to Himalayan salt stone therapy, halotherapy, muscle recovery treatments, and wellness-focused add-ons, every service is thoughtfully designed to help you feel your very best, mind, body, and soul.

One message on their website perfectly captures who they are:

"If you're tired, tight, overwhelmed, or overdue for a comeback... Salt Fusion is your spot. Your body deserves this." 💙

We are incredibly grateful to Salt Fusion Massage for supporting the 7th Annual Spree of Trees. Community-minded businesses like theirs remind us that taking care of others starts with caring for ourselves, and their generosity helps make this beloved community event possible.

If you've been putting yourself last, consider this your reminder to change that. Book the massage. Prioritize your wellness. Support a local business that's dedicated to helping our community feel healthier, happier, and stronger every single day.

Thank you, Vanessa, for investing in our community!

09/24/2026

🎄✨ Our Spree of Trees family just keeps growing! ✨🎄

We’re excited to welcome 6 NEW tree sponsors to the 8th Annual Spree of Trees! 🌲

The holidays may still be a few months away, but we’re already busy filling the Memorial Gym with an incredible lineup of trees, local businesses, organizations, and plenty of Christmas cheer!

Want to see your business, organization, family, or group represented at this year’s event? There’s still time to join the fun and sponsor a tree!

Become a Tree Sponsor: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdB9ZQao2z2ts6iy-5XjbEQxHyLrbl9Mzm3OciTc2z4J2_PSw/viewform?usp=header

📅 December 3–6, 2026
📍 Memorial Gym
🎄 8th Annual Spree of Trees

The more trees, the merrier! 🎅🏼

09/21/2026

Today's Sponsor Spotlight: Knots & Bolts Creating Co.
Some businesses don't just open their doors, they create a place where people belong.

That's exactly what Knots & Bolts Creating Co. has become for our community.

Owner Vicki Pariyar has spent a lifetime following her passion for textiles, creativity, and bringing people together. From learning to sew with her mother at just eight years old, to serving in the Peace Corps teaching textile skills in Nepal, to finally bringing her dream to life right here in downtown Sanford, every stitch of her journey has been woven with purpose.

Today, Knots & Bolts is so much more than a fabric and yarn shop. It's a gathering place where quilters, knitters, crocheters, sewists, and makers of every skill level can learn, create, laugh, and inspire one another. Whether you're taking a class, joining a sewing club, having a quilt professionally long armed, or simply stopping in for inspiration, you'll be welcomed like family.

Their motto says it best:
"Community, one stitch at a time."

We're incredibly grateful to have Knots & Bolts Creating Co. supporting the 7th Annual Spree of Trees. When local businesses invest in our community, they help make events like this possible, and that's something worth celebrating.

If you've been looking for a reason to visit, this is your sign. Stop by their beautiful shop at 911 Main Street in Sanford, discover your next creative project, and show some love to a business that's helping weave our community together.

Thank you, Vicki and the entire Knots & Bolts family, for believing in our mission and helping make this year's Spree of Trees even more special!

09/18/2026

🎄 The North Pole is filling up! 🎄

We’re excited to introduce the amazing group of vendors joining us in the North Pole at Memorial Gym for the 8th Annual Spree of Trees, December 3–6!

From local favorites to unique holiday finds, we have an incredible lineup so far — and there are only TWO vendor spots left!

🎁 Want to join us at the North Pole? Claim one of the final spots here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScC9Wm1wm7QJyyD8qIdvbUsYAM8oPSkljNo6xnt2G46iaAO4w/viewform?usp=header

And we want to hear from you!
Tag your shopping buddy in the comments and tell us, who are you bringing to the Spree of Trees this year?

Every tag helps us spread the holiday cheer and make this year’s Spree of Trees our biggest one yet!

📅 December 3–6
📍 Memorial Gym
🎄 8th Annual Spree of Trees

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P. O. Box 1424
Sanford, ME
04073

Website

http://www.sanfordalumniassociation.org/

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