Shoppers hit tree lots on Black Friday

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Friday was the first day for sales at a live Christmas tree lot at 7th St. and Margaret Ave. in Terre Haute.

Folks browsed through the selection of trees looking for the right one for their homes.

The Breakfast Optimist Club of Terre Haute works this lot every year to raise money for youth programs around the Wabash Valley.

"This of all times is even more important. There's a lot of kids out there. There's a lot more kids that need a lot more things We want to make sure that these kids have a chance to make something of themselves," Frank Deckard, Optimist Club.

The tree lot at 7th and Margaret will be open every day until Christmas.

Monday through Friday 1 to 9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday noon-8 p.m.