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Christmas in Our Community
December 11 Caravan Farm Theatre “Bedstefader” Sleigh Ride Show N Ok Knight Hockey at Nor Val 7:30 pm Festival of Trees – Museum and Art Gallery Kids Coloring Contest ends 4 pm ACT presents ‘Robin Hood and his Merry Men” 7:30 pm Gnome for the Holidays Scavenger Hunt ends 4 pm Friday Night Roller Skating Hassen Arena December 22 Free Public Skating 1 – 2:30 pm Caravan Farm Theatre ‘The Contest of the Winds’ Sleigh Ride Show
November 26 “Gnome for the Holidays” Contest begins Downtown Light-Up 4 – 7 pm • Parade 6 pm Winter Farmers Market noon – 3 pm at Oddfellows Hall November 27 Fireside Hobbies & Crafts 6 – 7:30 at the Armstrong Regional Library Fabulous Fridays Roller Skating Hassen Arena N Ok Knights Hockey at Nor Val 7:30 pm November 29 Armstrong Winter Farmers’ Market Oddfellows Hall AS Museum & Art Gallery Christmas Craft & Bake Sale 8 am – 2 pm Roller Skating at Hassen Arena 3 – 4:30 pm December 1 Realtor Food Drive Kids Only shopping event at Your Dollar Store with More
December 23 Shinny 50+ FREE with food bank donation 10 – 11:30 am Free Public Skating 1 – 2:30 pm Caravan Farm Theatre ‘‘Bedstefader” Sleigh Ride Show Legion Candlelight Ceremony Memorial Park 4 pm December 24 Free Public Skating 1 – 2:30 pm Christmas Eve December 25 Merry Christmas! Attend the church of your choice December 26 Free Public Skating 1 – 2:30 pm Caravan Farm Theatre ‘Bedstefader” Sleigh Ride Show
December 2 Realtor’s Food Drive – pick up Indoor Skate Park (asprd.com) 6 – 8 pm
December 27 Free Public Skating 1 – 2:30 pm Caravan Farm Theatre ‘‘Bedstefader” Sleigh Ride Show
December 3 Asparagus Community Theatre (ACT) presents “Robin Hood and his Merry Men”7:30 pm Indoor Farmers Market – Oddfellows Hall noon – 3 pm
December 28 Festival of Trees – AS Museum & Art Gallery Free Public Skating 1:00 – 2:30 pm Caravan Farm Theatre ‘‘Bedstefader” Sleigh Ride Show Movie at Centennial Theatre 1 pm; $5 or donation to foodbank
December 4 ACT presents ‘Robin Hood and his Merry Men” 7:30 pm Friday Night Roller Skating Hassen Arena N Ok Knight Hockey at Nor Val 7:30 pm Indoor Skate Park (asprd.com) 6 -9 pm December 5 ACT presents ‘Robin Hood and his Merry Men” 1:00 pm & 7:30 pm Indoor Skate Park (asprd.com) 2 – 4 pm, BMX 4 – 6 pm
December 29 Free Public Skating 1 – 2:30 pm Movie at Centennial Theatre 1 pm; $5 or donation to foodbank Caravan Farm Theatre ‘‘Bedstefader” Sleigh Ride Show Festival of Trees – AS Museum & Art Gallery
December 8 Caravan Farm Theatre “Bedstefader” Sleigh Ride Show
December 30 Free Public Skating 1 – 2:30 pm Movie at Centennial Theatre 1 pm; $5 or donation to foodbank Caravan Farm Theatre ‘‘Bedstefader” Sleigh Ride Show Festival of Trees – AS Museum & Art Gallery
December 9 Chamber of Commerce Christmas Social 5:30 pm Caravan Farm Theatre “Bedstefader” Sleigh Ride Show
December 31 Free Public Skating 1 – 2:30 pm Festival of Trees – AS Museum & Art Gallery
December 10 ACT presents ‘Robin Hood and his Merry Men” 7:30 pm Indoor Farmers Market, Oddfellows Hall noon – 3 pm
January 1 Happy New Year! Welcome to 2015! Free Public Skating 1 – 2:30 pm
December 6 Roller Skating at Hassen Arena 3 – 4:30 pm
THANK YOU! Armstrong Kin Club for sponsoring the FREE public skating December 21 - January 3rd.
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Christmas comes to Armstrong Light Up launches holidays in Armstrong Morning Star Staff
Armstrong wants people to Come Gnome For the Holidays. That’s the play on words chosen as this year’s theme for the annual Home for the Holidays – Downtown Light Up and Parade, sponsored by the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce, which takes place on Thursday, Nov. 26. “It is expected that many businesses will jump on board and decorate their storefronts, windows and store shelves with gnomes of all shapes and sizes,” said newly elected chamber board president Fran Stecyk. “Local businesses and organizations will be offering refreshments and in-store specials as well as contests and give-aways during the day leading up to the parade.” The parade will leave the Village Cheese Co. at 6 p.m. and travel east on Pleasant Valley Road, then circle Spirit Square on Pleasant Valley Boulevard before heading back to the
Village Cheese. Santa Claus will arrive at Spirit Square via transporation provided by Caravan Farm Theatre and will flip the switch to signal the arrival of Christmas to the community about 6:30 p.m. “This will be an evening of fun for the whole family and it’s all free,” said Stecyk. “In addition to the annual parade, there will also be the official light up, an opportunity to visit with Santa, road hockey and the cookie decorating booth.” The evening also kicks off a weekend of holiday shopping in the community. For more information, contact the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce at 250-546-8155 or e-mail manager@aschamber.com.
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Light Up & Parade Nov. 26 8:30 am - noon Children’s Tree decorating with TELUS hot chocolate for the kids by Margarieta’s Restaurant Mostly Mini’s at The Brown Derby Café (weather permitting) All Day Armstrong Pharmacy Enter to win a gift basket worth $50!! 25% off all Atoma and Diem products Sea Stars Kids Boutique 10% off all consignment clothes Armstrong McDonalds – free small coffee today! TLC Hydroponics – come in and guess the number of candy canes…win a $25 gift card! Askews Foods –Check out our 1 day specials! Kindale Thrift Store – Every item in the store is 50% off!! Start your Christmas shopping today! The Village Cheese – 25% off giftware & accessories 4 – 6 pm Country Bakery’s Cookie Decorating with the Armstrong Girl Guides at Spirit Square The Village Cheese Co. Free coffee & hot chocolate 4 - 7 pm Final Touch has hot chocolate and goodies! The Twisted Purl – in store draw! Re/Max Armstrong has Christmas treats and warm drinks Nelson’s Glass has free hot mulled apple cider, hot chocolate and donuts!
Mini Workshop on
FAIRY GARDEN DESIGN 15% discount
Come see our
(including gnomes)
Outdoor Living Centre
Thurs, November 26th Open until 8pm
Watch for us in the “Christmas Light Up” parade
Hot Chocolate & cookies all day while you shop
SHEPHERD’S HARDWARE 3525 Mill Street, ARMSTRONG 250-546-3002 • 1-888-546-3002 Locally Owned & Operated
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4 - 7 pm Your $$ Store with More free treats at the door! Shepherd’s Home Hardware & Seasonal Centre will have free hot apple cider and cookies plus fairy garden design demo - 15% discount (including gnomes). Royal Canadian Legion is offering hot dogs and hot chocolate by donation. Monashee Wellness Centre & Shoe Emporium has an in-store special! JJ’s Pizza $2/slice from 4 – 8 pm Tucker’s Restaurant Chicken Pot Pie with fries or salad $9.49 The Wild Oak Café & Community Market has delicious gingerbread treats and drinks 4:30 pm N.Okanagan Knights Road Hockey – beside Spirit Square. All kids invited to play! Bring sticks if you have them! 5 - 8 pm Tanuki Sushi House check out the specials! 5:30 pm Light-Up Parade forms up at the Village Cheese Co. 6 pm Light-Up Parade begins 6:30 pm Santa arrives at Spirit Square in style courtesy of Caravan Farm Theatre 7 - 8 pm Visit with Santa at Re/Max For more information call 250 546 8155 or follow us on Facebook This event made possible by: Atlantic Industries •Armstrong Rotary •Nelson’s Glass Shepherd’s Home Hardware & Outdoor Living Centre The Bargain Bin • Bev Carlson- Royal LePage/Downtown Realty Armstrong Lions • Okanagan Aggregates • TELUS Margarieta’s Restaurant • Caravan Farm Theatre • City of Armstrong • The Leaf & Bean • Armstrong Optometry
Gnome for the Holidays Morning Star Staff
Time to roam for the gnomes. The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce is presenting a Gnome for the Holiday scavenger hunt. Participants use clues from participating sponsors to find and take pictures of 12 gnomes located throughout the city. “People can get scavenger hunt instructions and their first clue to the location of a gnome at the chamber office,” said
Patti Noonan, the chamber’s executive director. The contest runs from Nov. 26 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 11. Once participants have found and taken pictures of all 12 gnomes, they can bring their photos to the chamber office. A total of 12 prizes will be awarded. A list of the participating sponsors can be found at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce.
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Gnome for the Holidays Shop Local Specials Nov 26 - Dec 24
Nothing says Christmas like a fresh tree! The Tree Farm has lots to choose from! www.thechristmastreefarm.ca For Your Eyes Only Gift Gallery Customer Appreciation Day - Saturday Dec. 5th 9 am – 5 pm. Great in-store specials. Refreshments provided. 2855 Moray St. Sea Stars Kids Boutique Dec 1st – 12th 20% off all red and green coloured clothing Kindale Thrift Store – in-store silent auction Nov 26 – Dec 11th at noon, Dec 7 – 11 – 25 cent yellow tag sale, Dec 21st – 24th – Christmas Blow Out – all stock 50% off! Armstrong McDonalds – for every cookie purchased, 25 cents goes to the BC Ronald McDonald House – until mid-Dec Valley First Credit Union & Insurance ‘Holiday Tree’ Support the local food bank with cash, a non-perishable food item or an unwrapped gift until December 12th. Books, toys, puzzles and games encouraged!!
Sapori Oils and Vinegars – gifts sets available. Dec 4th, one oil and one vinegar 30% off Pleasant Valley Quilting Gift certificates available! All denominations and no expiry dates. Final Touch - 20% off engraving - wine glasses, wine bottles, glasses, mugs & more! Nov 27 – Dec 23 Armstrong Dollar Dollar Thursday Nov. 26 – Sunday Nov. 29 Nostalgic Tin Signs $9.99 each.
Armstrong Flower & Gift has beautiful holiday arrangements to suit every budget – Chocoliro Finest Chocolates open Sundays and they deliver! Dec. 13 & 20 from 11am-4 pm lots of great gift ideas! The Blue Café coffee and a muffin - $3.25 The Brown Derby Café - Coffee & Tues & Thurs, 10% off! mincemeat tart $3 TLC Hydroponics & Garden Supplies - Instore specials on select nutrients and hard goods.
The Leaf and Bean Café has 4 beverages perfect to celebrate the season!
The Red Apple – Toy Drive – come in until Dec 19th and purchase a gift for the local Boys & Girls Club – prices start at $2
Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre Wood ornaments $10 each. Made in Canada Barn, cabin, outhouse & church!
Enjoy the Festivities!
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Annual tradition returns
Festival of Trees ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
Armstrong’s Festival of Trees continues to grow. Started in 2013 as a Centennial event in the year of the city’s 100th birthday, the Festival of Trees became popular enough for the organizing Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery to bring it back in 2014. Last year, entries included one from the RCMP, which had wives of RCMP members from across the country sending ornaments to decorate on the tree. “We haven’t heard back from them to see if they are participating this year,” said event spokesperson Sherry MacFarlane. “But we have a couple of new entrants this year: the IHA Pleasant Valley Manor Recreation, Quilting for You and Armstrong Quilters.” Businesses and organizations that would like to take part decorating a Christmas tree
can pick up an entry form at the museum. Entry fee is donation of a silent auction item which raises funds to be distributed amongst the participating non-profit organizations. Decorating days at the museum are on Dec. 4, 5, 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The trees will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from Dec. 9-23, and again from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 27-30. “People who come to view the trees will be encouraged to vote for their favourite,” said MacFarlane. “The winner will be awarded the People’s Choice honour.” Last year, the following entries won ribbons: People’s Choice 1st – Blue Hotel Ladies Coffee Group; People’s Choice 2nd – Township of Spallumcheen; People’s Choice 3rd – RCMP Spouses Coast to Coast.
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Best Wishes to Everyone for a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy Holiday Season Mayor, Council and Staff
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