December Delights!

December Delights!  

 
Here we are into December! Are you having fun yet? I'm having fun with my portraits and window murals for businesses with more on the way... but in case you're not having fun yet... 
 

Then I have JUST the THING to cure that! 
 
On December 17th - between 12:30 - 3:30 there will be SO MUCH for you to take in you'll be ready for Christmas in no time:) First off, you'll wanna pick up something really fun for the furry friends at Heaven Can Wait Rescue Foundation-- seeking their furever homes. THEN, once inside The Okotoks Elks Hall, drop your donation off and then drop your name into the Local Biz Prize Basket valued at $120!!! 
Take some seasonal selfies of you and your friends at the S-ELFie Station and head UPSTAIRS to see the BEST YOUTH MARKET EVER! Participating artists ages 7- 17 will be ready to greet you with their handmade finery. Some will be for sale while other pieces will be on-site to admire:)  Be sure to stop in at each artist's table, find your favourite work of art and chat them up! They have been coached and encouraged to discuss why they love art and and art making and are anxious to share this with you, their guests:) 
And lastly, they will all be participating in a NEW art challenge titled the Tinfoil Sculpture Challenge to recognize The Studio's 10th or Tin Foil Anniversary! 
 
Judges will be randomly selected and the winner will receive a pretty "sweet" art prize! Heh heh, I do love my puns;) Keep reading for more! 
 

Heaven Can Wait Rescue Foundation relies on donations to keep their doors open... and even the smallest donation can make a difference! Click that link to understand more about what these angels do:) 
Here an abridged version of their Wish List: 
Blankets for dogs or to be cut down and made into cat beds
Cat carriers & scratching posts
Grain-free canned and dry foods for both cats & dogs
Dry dog food, both large and small breed (not multi-coloured as these are dyed;( 
"Mama Cat & Kitten" food (actual name, formulated for young kittens)

CONNECT with them on FB here:)

The LOCAL BIZ Prize Basket hosts
products purchased by yours truly from youth and adult vendors from within the Okotoks and surrounding region:) There are 10 items inside it and it is currently valued at $120! 
YOUR donation to Heaven Can Wait gives you a chance to WIN the basket contents AND the basket itself! 

Watch our Stories on IG and FB to see if you can GUESS the products!! And then you'll know JUST what you COULD be winning at the event!

FOLLOW the Event HERE!

 
VOTE for your favourite YOUTH submission and ADULT submission 
counts to a prize awarded to the artists! 

MORE ACTIVITES TO STAY DELIGHTED THIS DECEMBER:) 

Samantha Duff is the creative genius behind this Family Theatre group and this holiday season she's bringing us this hilarious take on the Cinderella Story! if you've not been to a Goodger-Pink performance before, I HIGHLY recommend you get in on this feel good funny live show at the local Rotary Performing Arts Centre on Elma Street in Okotoks. I'm going to the sneak peek showing on my birthday the ninth -- so maybe I'll see you there? ;) 
 
PLUS!!! If you get there early  - like an hour- they are hosting some super fun crafts before the show!  NOTE: Adult and child tickets 
AND
 a Family Pass!!! 

Get Your Tickets Here!

The Big Rock Singers 
 led by the incomparable Carey Gruber, been  offering their performances in Okotoks for over 30 years now and you really don't want to miss these incredible performers. They number at about 60 singers with costume changes, special lighting, stage risers, choreography and back up musicians! 
 
Audience members are treated to amazing decorations, sing along interaction, a small intermission and... their Holiday Cafe with coffee, tea, snacks and freshly homemade selections at their crowd-pleasing BAKE SALE ! 
 
I've gone to every single performance for 11 years now, and I can tell you this... GO to their 2:30 showing to get the BEST baked delights!
 
But I'll be there at the evening show! I hope to see you at the Foothills Centennial Centre on 
DECEMBER 10th!  
 

LET Heaven & Nature Sing Tickets HERE!

...AND NOW FOR MORE FUN ON DECEMBER 17th!!! 

REMEMBER JUNE? Those oversized art props that I made for the super hero backdrop? 
GUESTS came in from the street to take part in the fun! 
 
But in case you missed it-- they are coming back WITH this BRAND NEW fireplace background for MORE fun selfies with elf and Santa hats too:) 
 
Choose from giant paint tubes, oil pastels, an eraser, sharpener, a pencil, paintbrush and an enormous eraser! All you need is a sense of fun and a smartphone! The creativity factor has been handled for you:)

RSVP on Facebook!

Oh this this GOING to be SO MUCH FUN! All Leagues and Clubs will get their very own stash of tin foil sheets. THEN they are tasked with creating a sculpture of any form as individuals or as a team. They will have the full three hours of their youth market to complete their work for judging at 3:00 pm! The Prize?
 
Judges will be selected at random... and you might get the honour!

RSVP on the Webiste!

Hello there!  December has arrived and here we all are prepping for the BIG day and or the respite from the everyday grind.... to rejuvenate for the new year of 2023! 
I hope you've found your way around some fun Christmas markets, creative activities and of course tried something new to you! 
 
I want to also thank you for spending some time reading these newsletters and gaining some inspiration to experience new things just for the heck of it! 
CREATIVITY is for EVERYONE. Because everyone is creative. Click through the link below to see why I believe this statement so thoroughly. It's very encouraging to anyone who says they aren't creative:) 
 
And of course, how could I forget to wish you the very best of the season of the need to be cozy and some REAL nice days with yourself and your loved ones! 
Merry Christmas! 
 
~Robin Thibodeau 
 

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