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Columbia Valley, Fort Steele & Kimberley Columbia Valley Big Christmas Craft Sale
Come down to the Invermere Community Hall. If you are looking for something to get that special someone this year, why not keep your money local and bring home some crafts made by area residents? A $2 entry fee goes to the Columbia Valley Food Bank and Windermere Childcare Society. The sale occurs on December 5.
Butterfly Light-up
On December 5 the Windermere District Lions and the Hospice Society of the
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Columbia Valley come together for a fundraising event like no other, the Butterfly Light-up. Visit hospicesocietycv. com for more details.
Super Sunday
On December 7, get ready for Super Sunday in downtown Invermere. Shopping deals, entertainment, and a visit from Santa. Visit invermerepanorama.com.
Feed the Town
The 10th annual Feed the Town event is on December 7. Free holiday feast at Copper Point Golf Club. Join with friends and family for this great free feast. Share the spirit with the Food Bank as donations are being accepted.
Children’s Christmas Party
The 4th annual Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, December 14th, from 4-6 p.m. at the Radium Hot Springs Fire Hall. This free event is appropriate for children 1-10 years of age. There will be games, crafts, snacks, and of course, a visit from a special guest! The firemen of the Radium Springs Fire Department hope you can make it!
Torchlight Parade and Fireworks
Join your friends at the annual Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Display at Fairmont Hot Springs Family Ski
Area on December 24. You won’t want to miss this one of a kind event.
Santa Claus 5-stand
Join The Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club for Santa Claus 5-Stand on December 28. The event happens at the Horsethief Forest Service, in Radium Hot Springs.
Bavin Glassworks Christmas Show.
The annual glass show at Bavin Glassworks happens on December 29. Amazing hand blown glass produced on site in Invermere.
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New Year’s Eve Party! Come join us on New Year’s Eve for the Village’s annual birthday party and New Year’s celebration. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. at Brent’s Shack. Hot chocolate, chili, hot dogs and, of course, birthday cake. The event ends with the ever popular and spectacular fireworks display starting at 6:30pm sharp at the Springs’ Driving Range. Donations are gratefully accepted for the volunteer fire department. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from
Polar Express Movie
The Polar Express, a classic Christmas movie will be shown at the Wildhorse Theatre at 2 p.m. on December 7.
Father Christmas at the Lambi House and sleigh rides.
Father Christmas is waiting for you at the Lambi House to pose for pictures! Pets are welcome! Enjoy complimentary hot apple cider and cookies while you visit. Two pictures will be provided to you on DVD at the cost of $5
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THIS HOLIDAY SEASON… BELIEVE December 7th at 2 pm
Enjoy this favorite Christmas film in the Wildhorse Theatre. Come in your PJ’s for a magical experience you’ll never forget! Tickets available at the door $5.00 per person. (under 2 free)
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Bundle up and enjoy a wintery ride on a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon,. Enjoy Christmas at lunch in our restaurant and visit FaFort Steele ther Christmas in the Lambi House Be sure to stop by our Gift Shop for photo opportunities. Go for a for a wonderful selection of skate and warm up by the bonfire. unique Christmas Gifts.
Annual Sleigh Ride Day.
Bundle up and enjoy a sleigh ride with your friends at scenic Fort Steele on December 28.
Fort Steele New Year’s Day
Come down for a Fort Steele New Year’s Day celebration on January 1.
Kimberley Opening Day at KAR
On December 13, at 9 a.m., get your skis ready for Kimberley Alpine Resort’s possible opening day, weather permitting.
Family Stocking Hunt
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plus tax. If weather permits, you can enjoy a sleigh ride and skate on our outdoor rink! Warm up by the fire or visit our cozy restaurant for a wholesome lunch! The times to see Santa are: Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
New Year’s Day Celebration
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Take part in the Kimberley Alpine Resort Family Stocking Hunt! The event runs from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on December 23. Teams search for all six items. Santa will be on hand to announce the winners!
Photos with Santa
On December 14, starting at 10 a.m., have your photo taken with Santa at Trickle Creek Lodge at the Kimberley Alpine Ski Resort.
New Year’s Eve
Starting at 8 p.m., enjoy a ski parade, fireworks and a bonfire at Kimberley Alpine Resort.
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Creston The show will also be performed on Sunday, December 14 at 2:30 p.m. Make sure to bring your friends and family down for what could be the best musical journey in the Kootenays!
Free Community Skate!
Nothing is better than bundling up and enjoy a skate with friends and family. Join us Tuesday, December 23rd from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Johnny Bucyk Arena for a Free Community Skate generously sponsored by Tim Hortons.
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The Parade of Lights and Festival is a one-of-a-kind extravaganza where residents of Creston and area put on a great parade that is perfect for the entire family. Before the parade, take advantage of the deals on Shop Local Day.
movie playing at the Tivoli Theatre, all kinds of sales and in store events during SHOP LOCAL DAY, caroling, free swim at the pool, gingerbread cookie decorating, and FREE photos with Santa Claus. At 6 p.m. the parade travels down Canyon
Street from the Community Complex to 10th Ave. There will be free hot dogs and hot chocolate served in Spirit Square and a bonfire to help keep you warm.
A World of Christmas
The Blossom Valley Singers presents a musical journey of Christmas around the world. The Friday show happens on December 12, at 7 p.m., in the theatre at Prince Charles Secondary School.
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SANTA PARADE SALE Creston Valley Indoor Farmers’ Market
Come to the Morris Greenhouse on Saturdays throughout December for some of the best fruit, vegetables, baking and outstanding crafts available in the area. The market will be open every Saturday throughout the month
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
20th Annual Parade of Lights and Festival.
Show your community spirit on December 6 by participating in the parade. This is a fun event for the entire community to enjoy. During the day there will be a Christmas
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Elk Valley & South Country
Fernie
Black Friday
Black Friday is coming to Fernie on November 28! Canadians can now avoid the border line-
ups and save some drive time. Our US friends will love our historic downtown packed with amazing bargains and unique gifts but without the crazy crowds and
Annual Craft & Baking Auction Wed., Dec. 3 • 7pm
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crushes. So remember to save your shopping for Fernie’s Black Friday event, which runs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday November 28th! It’s all happening right here in Fernie!
‘What the Dickens’ Christmas Festival
Hours will be limited throughout the holidays, please call ahead
Sparwood Public Library
A weekend isn’t enough for a town like Fernie to celebrate Christmas. The ‘What the Dickens’ Christmas Festival carries on throughout the season.
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The ‘What the Dickens’ Christmas Festival is a collection of art, music and festivities with a Christmas theme in Historic Downtown Fernie. Every Saturday in December at Coffee shops downtown, join a host of festive carollers bringing Christmas music to Fernie. Watch for the 2014 schedule coming soon, 2013’s program included: • Community Advent Calendar • Art Tapas
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Elk Valley & South Country Golf Club. It all begins at 5:30 p.m. and lasts until
1 a.m. Cocktails, Dinner & Dance, DD’s avail-
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Christmas at the Fernie Heritage Library is a wonderful event that encourages the joy of literacy.
Workshops • Saturday Jingle Jams in downtown locations • Clawhammer Letterpress Card Making • Christmas-themed Film presentations • Free Christmas Concerts featuring B3 Kings, Shred Kelly & The Fernie Orchestra • Felted Ornament Making for Kids • Community Christmas Show • Shortbread Showdown
Annual Fall Craft Fair
The Annual Fall Craft Fair is a harvest of goodness with homebaking, local produce, crafts, knitwear, toys, clothing, art, decor and much much more! Always a popular event, make sure to arrive early to get the best of the best! The Fair starts at 5 p.m. on December 5 and on December 6 at 4 p.m.
Fernie Alpine Resort Opening!
Conditions permitting, on December 5 get your skis, helmet, gloves and boots and enjoy the first run of
the year!
Fernie Heritage Library Christmas Celebration
Come down to the Fernie Heritage Library for its annual Christmas Celebration on December 20. The celebration promises an afternoon of activities, crafts, carols, snacks and a chance to catch up with your neighbours.
we will once again hold a Silent Auction to add to your Christmas Shopping! This party is a chance for those small offices to be a part of one big Christmas Party and enjoy the evening together. Tickets are $45 per person. For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 250425-2423.
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with Santa and have a memento photo of your Christmas at Fernie Alpine Resort! The event happens on December 23, starting at 9 a.m. and December 24 at 4 p.m.
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Annual Sparwood Chamber Christmas Party.
On December 12 join us for our annual Christmas Party! We have booked the Causeway Bay Hotel, Emerald Room, great food! T & L Sound supplying the tunes, lots of door prizes and
Come to Elkford any time during the holidays just to see the Annual Christmas House Decorating Contest. Organized by the Elkford Public Library. Prizes awarded for; Best House, Best Mobile, Best Balcony and a Grand Prize that people go all out to get! Come on down for the best decorated homes in the Kootenays!
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Chamber Community Christmas Party.
The Elkford party event of the year happens on Saturday December 20th, at Mountain Meadows
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Cranbrook The 44th Annual Santa Claus Parade is planned for Friday, November 28th at 7 p.m. in downtown Cranbrook.
This year’s theme is “Winter Rides” in conjunction with our fundraising campaign “Santa Needs A New Sleigh” to help raise funds to build a new Santa float for the
2015 Cranbrook Santa Claus Parade. Thank you to our sponsors Denham Ford and The Bedroom Furniture Galleries. Net proceeds of the event will go to the
Cranbrook Food Bank. This year’s event will once again coincide with the downtown Cranbrook holiday light-up in conjunction with Christmas In the Rockies. Parade
assembly will begin at 6 pm and will begin its procession down Baker Street at 7 pm. JCI Kootenay encourages all float entrants to GO PAPERLESS! For more informa-
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Plenty of Christmas spirit to be had in Cranbrook this season, especially with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their reindeer.
Saturday night. Our theme for this year’s banquet is Emmanuel, our guest speaker is Debbie Fortnum.
Cranbrook Dodge Kids Christmas party is Wednesday, December 10 from 5 until 8 p.m. It’s for kids that might
not otherwise have a Merry Christmas. It’s at The Eagles Hall. There will be drinks and munchies and
games and prizes and yes, Santa Claus will be there with a gift for every good boy and good girl! All kids are welcome but you must pre-register so Santa has a headcount! Call Cranbrook Dodge to register at 250-426-6614. Let Santa’s helpers know the name to go on the childs’ gift, gender and age. And don’t forget Cranbrook Dodge can also pick you up and drop you off! That way nobody has to miss Santa! Just let The Dodge Boys and Girls know you’d like a ride when you reg-
ister and they’ll take care of you. If you’d like to don your own Santa Hat, Cranbrook Dodge will gladly accept donations of new, unwrapped toys in order to help Santa Claus.
The sale happens on Saturday, December 13, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Key City Theatre.
School Extravaganza
On December 16, at St. Mary’s Catholic
School, students are hosting a song/drama mini skit extravaganza, followed by family activities and songs by the school’s primary choir. The festivities start at 6:30 p.m.
Choir Concert
St. Mary’s Catholic School Senior choir concert is on Tuesday, December 11 at 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium.
Craft Sale
Come on down for the Affordable Art Christmas Craft Sale.
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Celtic Christmas Symphony of the Kootenays present Celtic Christmas at the Key City Theatre on Saturday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. Featuring Canada`s own outstanding harpist, Keri Lynn Zwicker. Free open rehearsal at 1:30 p.m. Tickets: Adults, $29.50 youth, $22.00. Phone: 250 426-7006 or order online at www.keycitytheatre.com.
Christmas at Tamarack Centre
Join us on December 6th to welcome Santa at the Tamarack Centre. Santa arrives on the Fire Truck at 2 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre Entrance. Be there to welcome Santa while you enjoy some hot chocolate provided by Tim Horton’s. Get your photo taken with Santa, he will be at Santa Land in Tamarack Centre from December 6th until December 23rd. Check back for more details on his hours. Late night shopping hours December 6th until December 23rd – Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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