In Pictures: A busy, busy unofficial start to the Christmas season
By David F. Rooney This past weekend was a busy, busy unofficial start to the Christmas season. On Friday there was Moonlight Madness (please click here to see our photos of that evening event) then on Saturday there was the Railway Museum’s Trackside Children’s Christmas Party, the United Church Tea and the Winter Market and Craft show followed on Sunday by the No Host Bazaar. Put it all together and there was something for absolutely everyone. I was at all of these events and am happy to present a selection of photos — starting with the Trackside Christmas Party, then the Winter Market and United Church Tea (all three on Saturday) followed by Sunday’s No Host Bazaar. Enjoy: The Revelstoke Railway Museum’s annual Trackside Christmas Children’s Christmas Party was a real blow out as parents and children flocked to the museum on Saturday, November 28. David F. Rooney photo There were a lot of activities for youngsters. You could, at this table overseen by Michelle Cole, decorate your cookies. David F. Rooney photo Or you could play with a variety of games and toys in the main foyer. David F. Rooney photo There was a lot for kids to do. David F. Rooney photo Some really enjoyed the simulator … David F. Rooney photo … Others found a quiet place to have a private tea party. David F. Rooney photo No matter what, almost every child eventually gravitated to the Model Railway Society’s highly details model on the second floor. David F. Rooney photo The club’s trains appealed to everyone. David F. Rooney photo Here are a couple of shots that show what happens when word gets around that Santa is in the building. (top) David F. Rooney photo (bottom) George Hopkins photo And here is Kris Kringle himself, in town for a preview of his starring role in the annual Santa Claus Parade at noon on Saturday, December 5. David F. Rooney photo Hmm… what to buy, what to buy? Laura Stovel ponders her choices, garlic-wise, from Rocky Ridge Farm’s Ian Richardson. David F. Rooney photo Mengia Nicholson browses through Cathy English’s delightful knitted items. Cathy, better known to most Revelstokians as the curator of the Museum & Archives, is a very talented and productive knitter. David F. Rooney photo Karen Schneider makes a delicious from Pam Sanghera. Pam’s curries, samosas, naan and chutneys are absolutely amazing. Like many of my fellow Revelstokians I am unable to resist her wares and walked away with a container of vegetable chili and naan. David F. Rooney photo Briana Sadler shows off one of her re-purposed children’s books, neatly transformed into freshly bound journals. She also had some very, very cool handmade dolls that would delight young girls. If you missed her last weekend she’ll also be at the next Winter Market just before Christmas. David F. Rooney photo Potter Jacqueline Palmer chats with a potential customer at the market. Jacqueline produces very distinctive and lovely pottery pieces ranging from cups, mugs, bowls and plates to larger pieces such as ceramic ice buckets and fondue sets. David F. Rooney photo When she’s not writing, children’s author Mieke Blommestein loves to knit. Mike was at the Winter Market with her friend Jane MacDonald and they found a moment to put their needles and yarn to good use. Mieke Blommestein Jolene and Lan Sulz if Thimbleberry Farm in Malakwa (both on the left) are regulars at the summer and winter markets. Their baked goods are to die for.David F. Rooney photo The United Church held its annual Christmas Tea in the c church hall on Saturday. Please click here to see larger version of this image. David F. Rooney photo If you like cross-country skiing then Natalie Stahl was the person you simply had to see at the Nordic Ski Society’s table at the No Host Bazaar. She had maps, passes and info galore for anyone who wants to spend part of this winter cruising the trails at Mount Macpherson. David F. Rooney photo Remember those childhood book series? Mass-market favourites like the Hardy Boys and Trixie Belden? Yvonne Thompson (left) transforms them into terrific spiral-bound journals. David F. Rooney photo This year’s No Host Bazaar even boasted live music, featuring Doug Trask and Warren Bourke. David F. Rooney photo The crowd of customers around some tables was pretty deep. David F. Rooney photo Kirstin Johnson works on one of the decorative chalk sign boards she was selling at her table. Kirsten does a lot of remarkable things with old furniture and found objects through her Kottage Furniture and Decor company. David F. Rooney photo Harumi Sakiyama tended the Museum & Archives table at the No Host Bazaar with a gentle smile for everyone. David F. Rooney photo Cooper Horning waves to me as his mom, Ashley digs in her purse for money to purchase some of Ray Cooper’s great jerky as Justine Winser looks on. David F. Rooney photo Gail Piattelli couldn’t resist the opportunity to win a prize in the Crime Stoppers draw. David F. Rooney photo The lovely young woman’s smile caught my attention I was on my out of the bazaar and couldn’t resist capturing this image. David F. Rooney photo Judy Krywa just couldn’t resist a moment to play with David and Kim Lafreniere’s infant daughter, Iva. The baby has a twin brother, Alex, but he was off with being tended to by his mom. David F. Rooney photo
