The Blind Bay Marketplace will be celebrating a Country Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 7 with a wide range of events.
FACES Studio will host Kids Day from 2 to 4 p.m. Even toddlers will be able to express their creative side with crafts being offered by Shuswap Daycare from 2 to 4 p.m.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Blind Bay Library from 1 to 3 p.m. to check out who has been naughty or nice.
Its All Good Health will have delicious hot cider and hot chocolate on hand throughout the afternoon, while Steamers promises a special Christmas drink feature. The Country Market is preparing Christmas baking. The Cutters Loft will host a draw for a gift basket and a door prize will be found at Shuswap on Canvas.
Those looking for some good old-fashioned competition can try their luck at the fitness contest, which runs from 2 to 3 p.m. at Shuswap Fitness.
South Shuswap Children’s Theatre will also be in the area, raising money for their nonprofit group by selling Christmas pies and taking pre-sale orders for Christmas trees.
Blind Bay is also offering Christmas shopping opportunities on the same day, with their first annual Crafty Christmas Sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Log and Hearth Restaurant at Shuswap Lake Estates Saturday, Dec. 7.
There will be a selection of unique gifts, Christmas baking, one-of-a-kind home decor and much more. Some of the items being offered include jewelry, pottery, soaps, cards baking and so much more.
There will be a free door prize, and donations to the local food bank will be gratefully accepted.
For more information, call Deb Gibson at 250-675-5199, or email her at gibsonda2012@gmail.com.