Pioneer Passport to Christmas
Events
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Launch at the Fort Langley Historic Site at 1:00 p.m. |
Participating partners will be on site at the Douglas Day festivities with a display about the passport, and can answer your questions. Access passport at www.pioneerpassporttochristmas.com |
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November 25, 2009 Candle Making Workshops Visit our web-site www.bchoney.com |
Rolled Beeswax candle making workshops: Basic class 9:00 – 12:00 Advanced class 1:00 – 3:30 |
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November 28 & 30 Evergreen Christmas Wreath Making Workshop 9 – 12 Visit our web-site www.bchoney.com |
Come and make your own evergreen wreath in one of our 3-hour workshops. $10.00 per person, includes basic materials including and greenery and wreath frame. |
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Local artist, Audrey Burm of Audrey Lynn Studios will be leading four fun & rewarding Workshops here at our Farm. Workshop dates on our website: www.krauseberryfarms.com * All supplies are included so pre-registration is required. |
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| Gingerbread House $25 / person |
Decorating a gingerbread house is a traditional & fun project that most everyone enjoys and wants to accomplish each Christmas season. Audrey Burm from Audrey Lynn Studios will guide you through your house construction and show you some fun decorating ideas along the way. | |
| Gift Giving Trio $25 / person |
Get scrappy with us and create a Christmas packaging ensemble that will be as special as the gift inside. Audrey Burm from Audrey Lynn Studios will show you scrapbooking techniques to create this festive ‘Tag, Bag & Card’. | |
| Felt Stocking $25 / person |
Come and join us for some ‘fun with felt’ while we make a Christmas stocking to hang by your chimney with care. Audrey Burm from Audrey Lynn Studios will help you create this traditional & functional decoration with an original “Partridge in a Pear tree” theme. |
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| Fresh Wreath Making $25 / person |
Add a personal touch to your home this holiday season with your own handmade fresh wreath. With the help of Audrey Burm from Audrey Lynn Studios, choose from a variety of greens, twigs & accessories to create your Christmas favourite. | |
| Drop-In Gingerbread Cookie Decorating $5 each | Have fun decorating a gingerbread boy or girl in your unique style! We all know they are delicious to eat but they also make wonderful "homemade" Christmas decorations, interesting place settings (personalize with names & features), or simply a thoughtful gift for anyone on your list. Fun for everyone! | |
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December 6 Evergreen Christmas Centre Piece Workshop 1 – 3:30 Visit our web-site @ www.bchoney.com |
Come and make your own evergreen centrepiece in one of our workshops. $10.00 per person, includes basic materials including and 1 beeswax candle and greenery. |
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Holiday Bread Making $ / person December 5th - 2-5pm December 10th - 5-8pm Workshop dates on our website: www.krauseberryfarms.com |
Memories of Christmas always include special foods and treats for your family and friends. Join Alfred Voss of the Vancouver Culinary School as he shows you how to make a special holiday bread that not only tastes delicious but make a great gift too. Christmas gift giving means the most when it comes from the heart…and the hand. |
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Old-Fashioned Musical Christmas Thursday, December 10th, 2009 7:00pm – 9:00pm www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley |
Advance tickets available – avoid the rush and call now: 604-513-4777 Join in an evening of music and carols in a magical setting. Relax with your friends around the bonfire. Join in the singing, share warm wishes with Santa, and enjoy hot chocolate and treats. Please, dress for the weather! |
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December 5 & 9 Evergreen Christmas Wreath Making Workshop 9 – 12 Visit our web-site www.bchoney.com |
Come and make your own evergreen wreath in one of our 3-hour workshops. $10.00 per person, includes basic materials including and greenery and wreath frame. |
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Culinary Christmas $75 / person or $140 / couple December 11th - 7-10pm December 17th - 7-10pm Workshop dates on our website: www.krauseberryfarms.com |
Gather together with friends to learn how to make a special Culinary Christmas meal. Local chef, Dan Trites, has an outstanding menu and evening planned for everyone. Learn how to prepare a gourmet meal using local products & simple chef secrets. You will them be invited to sit down with your friends to enjoy the exquisite meal at a beautifully decorated Christmas table amidst the ambience of our farm in a private candlelight setting. This workshop promises to create lasting holiday memories! These classes will fill up quickly and are limited to 30 quests. Register now to avoid disappointment! |
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A Very Victorian Christmas Carol Duet, Confederation 1867 - Style Friday, December 18th, 2009 7:00pm – 9:00pm www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley |
Tickets $10 available at the Friends of Fort Langley Gift shop (call 604-888-3943) and at the door, if available. A "Christmas Carol" will be presented Victorian era style to benefit local area food banks and heritage organizations. In its third year, this performance is being offered as the annual CBC Radio benefit reading in Langley. Nette Plant as the Learned Lady of Fort Langley: Emmeline Newton and Al LePage as "Englishman Thomas Hutchinson, Amateur Thespian" return once again as they give a dramatic reading - complete with accents, period clothing and other accoutrements - of Dickens' holiday classic. Their performance includes the actual word-by-word version used by Dickens himself for his own public readings, and is sprinkled with period music, singing and as always some surprises, too! |
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Holiday Festivities at Fort Langley www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley Saturday, December 19th Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 10:00am – The Fort Awakens 11:00am – Stories of the Voyageurs 12:00pm – Blacksmith Demonstration 1:00pm – Building BC 2:00pm – Fur Trade Wedding 3:30pm – Story Telling Around Fire |
Enjoy the festive season in traditional style. Early birds can help start the forge, light the bake oven and raise the flag. Cast your vote for the perfectly decorated tree, enjoy the wintry scene and learn how the residents of Fort Langley celebrated Christmas as you sip a hot drink by the fire. |