Lighting a Path to Healing this Christmas

Spreading holiday wishes of love, joy, peace and health is something that First Choice Tree Service (FCTS)  in Las Vegas does not take for granted.  And, there are occasions when we feel compelled to do a little extra when the opportunity arises.  Early this month, First Choice Tree Service received a call from a Las Vegas resident who wanted the exterior of his home lit with Christmas lights. Normally, FCTS does not offer residential home and tree lighting, but this time, an exception was made.

The man on the phone described his situation involving his wife who had been battling breast cancer.  She was due to come home from the hospital to rest and enjoy a peaceful Christmas with him and the family.  Her stage four cancer had taken a toll, and she had been in the hospital for a few months.  Her husband wanted to bring her home to a sanctuary that was both tranquil and uplifting.

"When I received the call and heard his story, I wanted to make this happen for him," says Diego Aguilera, of First Choice Tree Service.  "Even though we only light commercial properties, I knew that Tony Valenti (FCTS owner) and the rest of us would want to offer to light the home for him and his wife."

First Choice Tree Service sent out a crew to light the perimeter of his house, as well as the landscaping that surrounded it.  All the labor and material were donated.

"He was really please with his house," says Aguilera.  "But more than that, we are so happy to have helped him during this difficult time.  Hopefully the lights will provide some hope and peace this season.

Las Vegas Tree Lighting Comes to Life at Springs Preserve

Commercial holiday tree lighting in Las Vegas has come to be a significant part of First Choice Tree Service, Southern Nevada's premiere tree care company.  In addition to illuminating a few notable resort casino properties on the Las Vegas Strip, FCTS lit up the grounds of the beautiful Springs Preserve, a 180-acre attraction in Las Vegas, featuring botanical gardens, museums, exhibits, trails and more.  First Choice Tree Service put up nearly half a million LED lights to celebrate the spirit of the season, as part of Springs Preserve's  Holiday Spectacular, which takes place on December 8 and 9th, and December 15-23 when the park will be open during the evening hours from 5-9 p.m.

"Lights during the holidays is part of the magic and wonder," says Tony Valenti, owner of First Choice Tree Service.  "The Springs Preserve is such a great place for locals and visitors to spend the day and learn about the area's land and history and by night it turns into a whole other attraction during holidays."

Crews from Las Vegas’ premiere tree care service company spent all of October trimming and wrapping strands upon strands of multi-colored LED lights to achieve the brilliance for gazers to enjoy.  To ensure safety of visitors, majority of the work occured at night between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. when pedestrian traffic was the lowest.  The 5-8 person crew climbed trees and worked on higher limbs via extension buckets. 

As millions of lights are now illuminating Las Vegas, his company knows just how much safety plays in transforming properties into magical wonders.

Visit Springs Preserve for the holidays this season.  For more information about commercial tree lighting and tree service, visit www.firstchoicetree.com.