Christmas in the Bay will, once again, be a time for our community to welcome the Christmas spirit to St. Margaret’s Bay.
While Covid-19 has forced changes to what is traditionally a day-long community event, there will still be plenty of festive fun! The Christmas in the Bay elves have some fun surprises in store that are sure to warm your heart and get you into the spirit of the season. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and share your stories.
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Sharpen your coloured pencils and gather up your markers to take part in the Christmas in the Bay Colouring Contest! Each age category will colour a picture made especially for Christmas in the Bay by talented local artist Amy Nemeth, of I Dream in Colour, Do You? Prizes will be awarded to 3rd place in 4 different age categories.
How to Enter:
1. Download and print the colouring sheet for your age group. Alternatively, you can pick up a printed colouring sheet at the St. Margaret’s Bay Community Enterprise Centre at 5229 St. Margaret’s Bay Road. Front-door pickups and drop-offs from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The door is locked, but knock and wait, and the volunteer on duty will assist you. Download links: Ages 2-5 | Ages 6-9 |Ages 10-13 | Adults
2. Get your entries in by December 16! Submissions can be sent via email to christmasinthebay@discoverstmargaretsbay.ca OR dropped into the mail slot at the St. Margaret’s Bay Community Enterprise Centre at 5229 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, in an envelope marked “Christmas in the Bay Colouring Contest.”
3. Please provide the following information with your entry: Name, Age, Community, Contact information (phone and/or email)
Christmas in the Bay has partnered with 25 local businesses & organizations to bring you over $1500 worth of certificates, gifts and services. It won’t replace the events and joy we get by being together, but it certainly is a great consolation prize!
There will be a post every day on the Christmas in the Bay Facebook Page, starting December 1st. To enter, you must share, like and comment on the daily post. There will be a draw each night after 9pm. You need to enter each day to be eligible for that days’ prize. Daily prizes will be posted at 8:00am from December 1-12.
The Bay Seniors Association is inviting local children and teens to assemble and personalize Christmas cards for local seniors. The cards will be included with the Christmas gift bags the association is putting together for around 75 local seniors. Click here for more info on how to get your kit!
Local resident, Tanya Acorn, shares her recipe for Easy Chocolate Fudge. Plus tips on how to plate it as a festive wreath! Watch the video here.
Bay Seniors and co-op student Mellisa Larson shares how to upcycle your old costume jewellery into unique ornaments for the holidays. Read the tutorial here.
The Gall family shares their recipe for Traditional Scottish Shortbread, which has been in the family for 6 generations. Sláinte! Watch the video here.
Local artist, Karen Llewellyn, shows how we can brighten up our space indoors and outdoors, with festive DIY decor from nature.Watch the video here.
Check back for more COVID friendly actives you can do from home!
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