by Amrit Kaur
The Third Annual Winter Market was a resounding success! With around 200 attendees joining us at the Highland Park community centre, the event showcased the incredible creativity and diversity within our local community. This year’s market featured 30+ talented vendors offering an impressive array of handmade items, including ornaments, cards, jewellery, soaps, pottery, woodwork, plants, paintings, baked goods, and sewn items. It was truly a celebration of local talent and community spirit.
The success of this market would not have been possible without the tireless efforts and dedication of our organizing team—Tina, Julie, and Lonnie. Their planning, coordination, and attention to detail ensured everything ran smoothly, creating an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to their partners, who played a crucial role in the setup on the big day.
Our incredible volunteers deserve special recognition as well. From assisting vendors to managing activities and ensuring the smooth flow of the event, their commitment and willingness to support community initiatives were instrumental. Thank you for being the backbone of this event—your efforts are deeply appreciated!
We were thrilled to welcome Bikers Are Buddies, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves, who spread joy as they walked through the halls, taking selfies with attendees, and sharing the holiday spirit. The kids’ activities were a highlight of the event, with many young participants enjoying gingerbread house decorating, mural colouring, crafting Christmas ornaments, playing the corn hole game, and posing at the selfie photo booth. These engaging activities brought smiles to children’s faces and added a festive touch to the market.
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