On the First Day of Christmas...

December, day number one.

Have you finished your Christmas shopping? If you're like many among us, there's still a long list to deal with before the big day.  On the other hand, enjoy the process because the holidays only come once a year, after all.

And these next few days are once again filled with exciting opportunities for us to shop and enjoy what our community has to offer.

The annual Holiday Light Parade hosted by the City of Victor will start at 6pm on Saturday culminating a daylong celebration that includes a live nativity, potato bar and turkey bowling.

Still not ready to go home after the parade? Then stop by MD Nursery for the annual Festival of Trees and enjoy a Hollywood style evening benefiting the Teton Valley Hospital.

Of course, there's also the Gifts of Joy Arts & Crafts Fair at the St. Francis of the Tetons in Alta which starts this weekend and runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December 19th. So if you're looking for creative, unique gifts–stop by and check out the many creative items available.

While you're out shopping in town, remember that many businesses are participating in the TVEF Shop for Schools on Saturday and a percentage of your purchase will go towards our Teton Valley public schools.

Ways to Support our Local Schools This Holiday Season

There are a couple of key dates that are coming up in the next few weeks, one of which is going to be this weekend.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 10 TO 4
The Teton County School District Food Service Office is hosting a holiday craft fair this Saturday, November 20th. Approximately 20 crafters will showcase their products during this event including a fundraising booth for the Driggs Elementary 5th Grade Yellowstone Trip this spring. They still need to raise funds for this event and would appreciate your support.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, DURING BUSINESS HOURS
The Teton Valley Education Foundation is once again partnering with participating Teton Valley businesses who will donate a percentage of their proceeds to Teton Valley Education Foundation. Plan to do your local shopping on this day. Shop for Schools!! Click on the TVEF link for a list of participating stores.

Mea Eclectica will participate in both events by donating 10% of my sales from the craft fair to to Mrs. Davis' 5th Grade class for their trip as well as on the evening of December 3 during a presentation at the Curves Fitness Club in downtown Driggs, entitled "The Art of Japanese Kimono: A Modern Spin on Traditional Dress" where various styles of kimonos will be available for sale.