Barb Castell – Division 3
I thought Mother Nature put on a good Fall show last year. This year she outdid herself. The countryside was blanketed with colour.
Foothills County – Aldersyde Water Treatment Plant
Many of you have asked me, “What is all that dirt and activity going on along the West side of Highway 2 near Aldersyde?” Answer: Foothills County is building a new water treatment plant that will service the Industrial Corridor along Highway 2A and future endeavours within the area.
MRAS – New Life Members
Three new Life Members of the Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society were honoured for their long- standing contributions at the Volunteer Appreciation Night on September 23.
Congratulations to Catherine Laycraft, Anna De Paoli, and John Lockhart!
Millarville Christmas Market
Millarville Racetrack
November 2 – 5
November 9 – 12
Daily from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Entry Fee: $6.00, 12 and under free
Tickets must be pre-purchased online at: millarvilleracetrack.ticketspice.com/millarville-christmas-market-2023
For more information: millarvilleracetrack.com/christmas-market
Kids Only Shoppe at the Millarville Christmas Market
The Kids Only Shoppe, which is open on the Saturday and Sunday, is a special place for children age 5 to 12 years to select Christmas gifts, with shopping assistance from the elves, for their family members. All items are $15 or less, with 80% of the items being quality handcrafted locally or donated by local vendors of the Millarville Farmers’ Market.
Each gift is wrapped and tagged to keep the contents a secret until Christmas. Mrs. Claus and her elves look forward to welcoming the children back to the Shoppe every year. The profits the Shoppe are distributed between 6 local schools within the Foothills School Division to assist with their hot lunch programmes.
Leighton Art Centre – Festive Foothills Art Sale
Save these dates!
Festive Foothills Art Sale
November 7 – December 21, 2023: Online (24/7)
November 10 – December 21, 2023: In Person (closed Mondays)
Discover over 100 talented artists and find truly unique gifts for your loved ones at this annual art sale (formerly ‘Christmas in The Country’). Free parking and admission by donation. Spectacular Rocky Mountain views included!
Gallery pick-up and shipping both available for online shopping at: shop.leightoncentre.org
School House Christmas at Leighton Art Centre
Saturday, November 18
3 times to choose from
All ages welcome, kids 2 and under get in free!
Take a step back in time with this fun family event on the historic Leighton property. Families can satisfy their sweet- tooth at the hot chocolate station, then play with some props and pose for a vintage holiday themed portrait (digital copies only) – all in the century-old Schoolhouse! Families can also partake in creative holiday crafts in the adjacent art studio. The perfect day out with family to satisfy your craving for all things Christmas.
For more information: www.leightoncentre.org
Millarville Horticultural Club
The November meeting is the AGM and will be held one week earlier than usual, on Tuesday, November 7 at 7:00 pm at the Millarville Anglican Church House.
Membership fees are due at the November AGM. In order to keep the financial books straight, the Treasurer will not be able to accept payment any earlier than November 1st. If you pay by E-transfer, please hold off sending your transfer until after Nov 7.
New members are always welcome.
millarvillehorticulturalclub@gmail.com
If you have any questions, please contact: Lorraine Cathro at 403-651-4327 up until the new President is chosen at the AGM.
Remembrance Day – November 11
The Remembrance Day service will commence at 10:30 am on Saturday, November 11 at the Oilfields High School in Black Diamond.
LEST WE FORGET
Barb Castell
Phone: 403-931-3690
E-Mail: barb.castell@foothillscountyab.ca
Website: www.barbcastell.com
FaceBook: facebook.com/barbcastell.ca
