The Christmas season is upon us. There was a craft sale open house at Doris Scarff's from Nov. 27 – 29. Trevor Harder had Watkins products for sale, Lorraine Wood's daughter was selling handmade jewellery, Barb Ferguson's beautiful paintings were on display, and Scarff had home sewing such as pillows, bag holders, kitchen towels, rag rugs, etc. for sale.
Serenity Music had a display and a phone number was given for anyone wishing to buy tickets.
Scarff said that her favourite day was when Shannon Lyon and John Evans, who perform at Serenity, came and put on a little music session. They took turns singing as there was only one guitar between them. Lyon sold some of his CDs as well.
Hilda Reimer held her annual Christmas in the Cottage from Nov. 27 – Dec. 3. Reimer was the only vendor and had created everything that was for sale. A lot of it was glassware. She also had her own photographs of surrounding places available for customers. Reimer had made some of her pictures into 2015 calendars. She had a steady stream of customers.
Potluck coming on Friday
The Christmas potluck at the community hall will be on Friday, Dec. 12, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and dinner starting at 6 p.m. The North Thompson Valley Chorus will perform and Santa will be present. Complimentary photos from Greenscapes will be taken of the jolly old man and kids only.
On Sunday, Dec. 14, Vavenby Community Church will hold its Christmas in the Village, beginning at 11 a.m. It will be a time of Christmas carols, a short Christmas video, and a potluck lunch to follow. Everyone is welcome.
Parks committee gets new members
The members for the Committee Park Working Group have been chosen. Vavenby residents on the committee are Bob Rexin as director-at-large, Judy Alexander as the seniors' representative, Jessica Toscano as the parent/guardian with young children, and Isaac Moilliet as the youth representative. Everyone is on the committee for a one-year term.
Vavenby is on a boil water notice again.
Last nights for crib and darts
Vavenby Crib's last night before the holidays is on Tues., Dec. 16th. Darts ends on Thurs., Dec. 18th. Crib starts the new year on Tues., Jan. 6th and darts on Thurs., Jan. 8th. Both begin at 7:00 p.m. sharp.