By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
The annual Township of La Vallee will be hosting their annual Christmas party this Sunday (Dec. 8).
The day begins at 3:30 p.m. There will be a kiddies’ corner, a sing-along, and a visit from Santa each child will get goodie bag.
Supper will be served at 5 p.m.
Bring your favourite hot dish or salad. Also bring cards or board games.
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“Holly Daze” is in Emo is this weekend (Dec. 5-7).
Thursday (Dec. 5) evening there will be a reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at Knox United Church in Emo at 7 p.m.
Friday will be a full day with the Emo Legion hosting “Crafts Galore ” and a soup and sandwich lunch. This is on Friday from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and then again Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
The Emo library is hosting a “decorate an ornament ” from 1-5 p.m. Hot apple cider and cookies will be served.
The parade takes place Friday evening, starting at the municipal garage at 6 p.m. and working its way downtown.
Tree lighting, cookies and hot chocolate, and fireworks to follow. This is always a great night; one of the best parades in our area with a lot of old-fashioned fun.
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“Stuff-a-Cruiser” takes place at Cloverleaf this Saturday. All donations will go to the Emo Food Bank.
The Emo Hospital Auxiliary will be collecting non-perishable food donations during the parade for the Emo Food Bank.
If unable to come to the parade, food donations can be dropped off at The Hair and Body Shoppe during the day.
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St. Patrick’s Church will hold its tea and bake sale Saturday from 1-3 p.m.
The admission is $5. All kinds of baking and pies plus religious articles will be for sale.
Be sure to sign up at local business in Emo for the two $250 in Emo Chamber Bucks.
The draw for these take place Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Circle D Restaurant.
See you all in Emo during this fun-filled weekend.
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Well wishes to Myrna Vandrunen as she takes on a new role in her life.
Myrna will start employment at the Emo Hospital (working for Riverside Health Care)
After 22 years of running a home day care–and hundred of kids passing through her doors–it’s with mixed emotions she starts her new position next week.
I’m sure many people were grateful for Myrna’s many years of dedication to children and Emo Hospital will be equally as happy to have her under their roof.
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Congratulations to Thomas and Merrill Aiken who were wed Nov. 30 in Edmonton, Alta.
Thomas is the son of Martin and Twyla Darrah and grandson of Rosella Galbraith.
Thomas grew up here in Devlin. Our community sends them all the best.
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Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Shirley Snowball. Folks are thinking of you at this sad time.
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Robin’s 2¢
Dear Winter,
I’m breaking up with you. I think it’s time I start seeing other seasons.
Summer is hotter than you . . .
