Hello, Diamond Valley. Well, the weather has certainly turned cooler, and thoughts of the holidays ahead are upon us as winter dons her snowy coat. There are lots of Christmas markets in our beautiful Foothills this month. It’s a fun day to gather friends and family and explore these markets, have a nice lunch, and perhaps find that unique one of a kind gift for your shopping list. Plus, you are supporting local businesses, artists, and crafters at the same time.
Here’s a partial list of Christmas markets for you to explore:
Nov. 7 – Dec. 2: Festive Foothills Art Sale at Leighton Centre, online and in person, leightoncentre.org.
Nov. 2-5 and Nov. 9-12: Millarville Christmas Market, 9-4, please prepurchase tickets online, millarvilleracetrack.com
Nov. 19: DeWinton Christmas Craft Fair 10-3
Nov. 25: Turner Valley Legion Ladies Auxiliary Shopping Spree, 10-3, raffles and proceeds to local charities
Dec. 2: Diamond Valley Christmas Market, 9-4. Proceeds to High Country SPCA, 403- 880-2273 or spcahighcountry@gmail.com
Please consider a donation in a loved one’s name, or for one of your pets, to the Pound Rescue, Heaven Can Wait, or the High Country SPCA. This gift will make a difference in an animal’s life!
November 18 the Beneath the Arch Concert Series is pleased to present Tom Phillips and the DTs. This band is Calgary based and will have your toes tapping with honky tonk, roots, folk, and rock, with influences from George Jones to Jackson Browne. The show starts at 7pm at the Flare and Derrick in Turner Valley, for tickets go to beneaththearch.ca.
The Valley Neighbour’s Club in Turner Valley is now playing Mexican Train. They have lots of different fun programs, such as floor curling, exercise, cards, drop- in social dancing, line dancing, and much more. Drop by the Club on Sunset Boulevard or go to valleyneighboursclub.com for more details.
Right next door to the VNC is the Sheep Creek Arts Council, and they have a plethora of arts classes in all mediums that you could think of, such as painting, quilting, and much more. Drop by and check them out and see the beautiful works of art their members have created. For full details, go to sheepcreekarts.ca.
Remembrance Day is November 11. At the time of writing, I wasn’t able to confirm that the Ceremony will be held at the High School this year, but it usually is. Please check our town’s website to confim that, and please be on time so as to not interrupt the Ceremony. I can confirm that the Turner Valley Legion will be open after the Ceremony for food, drink, and fellowship.
The Legion is also playing Chase the Ace on Friday nights, this can work up to a very large amount you could win! Proceeds are to go towards fixing up and maintaining the building. Also, the Ladies Auxiliary runs Meat Draws and 50/50 on Thursday night, wings are on special also. Please consider becoming a member of the Legion, and if you pay your dues by November 30 you will be entered into an early bird draw. Follow the Legion on Facebook for all their updates!
A reminder that the Diamond Valley Youth Foundation is presenting Fall Fling 2023 on November 4 at the Flare and Derrick, with proceeds to benefit our two elementary schools. Tickets may be found at diamondvalleyyouth.ca.
If you have any events or news for December, please drop me a line at elaine.w@telus.net before November 15.
Take care til next time,
Elaine Wansleeben
