Hello, Diamond Valley. Well, we got our first snowfall the second week in October. It always takes a while to get accustomed to the change in weather but there’s lots going on in our beautiful Foothills to keep you entertained.
The annual Firefighters’ Food Drive is scheduled for November 10 in Turner Valley and November 11 in Black Diamond. Our amazing firefighters will be coming door to door in the evening. Please have your items ready for the Oilfields Food Bank. Items especially needed are as follows: condiments, baking supplies, anything gluten free, 1L juices, canned meats, fruits, and baked and kidney beans. Last minute gift table items include puzzles, children’s and adult’s stocking stuffers, toiletries, tea towels, and socks.
There are lots of Christmas Markets in November to check out. In town there is the Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary Annual Shopping Spree on November 28 from 10-3. Highlights include breakfast, a 50/50 draw, a bake sale, 22 vendors, and the popular bucket raffles. There are some really neat items on hand and the Auxiliary donates to many local charities.
The United Church in Turner Valley will host its annual Christmas Market on November 21 from 10-3. They will have a large bake table, new to you tables, jewelry, crafts, and other vendors. The lovely Church is located on Royal Avenue. The Saskatoon Farm will host its Christmas Market on Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 4-6, and the Millarville Christmas Market is held on Nov. 5-8 and Nov. 12-15.
High Country SPCA’s amazing Christmas Market will be held on Light Up, Dec. 5, at the Flare and Derrick. Volunteers, sponsors, and raffle items are gratefully needed, please see their Facebook page for more information.
Rowan House is an organization that provides crisis management, long term support, and preventative information on domestic abuse. They will host a fundraiser for the group on November 9 at the Big Sky BBQ in Okotoks. The evening features live music, silent auction, and delicious food. The event runs from 6-10. For tickets and more info, go to rowanhouse.ca.
Beneath the Arch Concert Series is pleased to present Billie Zizi and Band on November 21 at 7:30 at the Flare and Derrick. Billie will delight you with her lighthearted and fanciful vocals in contemporary roots music. For tickets, check out their website.
Red Deer Lake United Church is hosting several events in November. They invite you to their Country Market and Cafe from 10-4 on Nov. 14. Additionally, their On the Edge Concert Series presents Russell DeCarle on Nov. 21 at 2pm, with Market Access. Russell is the former lead vocalist and bassist of the Canadian band Prairie Oyster and performs a warm mix of southern soul, jazz, blues, old school country, and western swing. Lastly, book early for the Church’s Country Style Turkey Supper and Fundraiser, which features silent and live auctions, dinner, and live entertainment by High Country Chorale. For tickets and more info, visit reddeerlakeuc.com.
Sheep River Library in Turner Valley has tons of fun and interesting programs and clubs for all ages. For children and youth, they offer Science Club, Lego City Builders Reading Dragons, Storytime with a Writer, Junior Inventors, and Movin and Groovin. For adults, check out Ukulele classes, tech classes, self-defense classes, exercise classes, a writer’s group, crafting courses, and much more. They host a Giant Poinsettia Decor class on Nov. 21 and 28. For more information on these events, please go to the SRL’s website or pop by and pick up a pamphlet.
If you have any news or events for December, please drop me a line at elaine.w@telus.net before November 15.
Please take a moment to remember those who have served in the military on Remembrance Day.
Thanks, Elaine Wansleeben
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