Pearl Lorentzen
Lakeside Leader
It’s no surprise that December is shaping up to be a busy month, with lots of Christmas and winter-themed events. We’ve put together a list, for your convenience:
On December 1, the Kinuso Library has free crafts for Grade 4 to 6.
The evening of December 2, there are two events in Slave Lake – Laugh Your Bells Off (see article on Page 10) and a free seniors’ supper at the Friendship Centre (details in the Nov. 23 Leader on Page 9).
On Dec. 3 at 9 a.m., Seniors Pancake Breakfast is at the Pioneer Drop In Centre in Slave Lake. At 11 a.m., participants make a Christmas crafts. The event free for 55 + and $5 for people younger.
Dec. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m., the Rotary Club of Slave Lake Public Library has family Christmas photos. Later in the month, it has Christmas cookies for Santa and holiday-themed story times, movies, and crafts.
December 4, the Lesser Slave Lake Regional Arts Council has Christmas ornament workshops.
On December 8 from 4 to 6 p.m., Kinuso Library has a paint night for Grade 7 to adult. This costs $40 and includes supplies, snacks, and coffee.
Flatbush Legion is holding a Christmas Party on Friday, December 9. Cocktails start at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. There will be a Chinese gift exchange (max value $25). The deadline to buy tickets is December 7. Tickets are $15 and available at the Flatbush Store and Flatbush Post Office.
December 10, Kinuso has its Christmas Farmer’s Market and Winter Wonderland. The Boreal Centre also has an event that day, called Winter Fun Day. For details, check out The Leader calendar.
Dec. 10, the M.D. of Lesser Slave Lake has a Rugged and Real supper in Widewater (ticket deadline Dec. 2), see ad on Page 11 for details.
On Dec. 14, E.G. Wahlstrom School has Winter Wonderland. Each class organizes a Christmas craft or activity. This is also a food drive.
December 15, The Gathering Place is holding something called a Community Christmas Family Singspiration starting at 7 p.m.
Dec. 17, the M.D. has a Rugged and Real supper in Flatbush (Dec. 9 ticket deadline), details on ad on Page 11.
Smith School concert is Dec. 19 starting at 7 p.m.
The Smith Library has its regular programs. Flatbush Library may have events, but hadn’t confirmed the details by press time.
There are more events listed on the Calendar of Events on www.lakesideleader.com.
