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Olds Fashioned Christmas
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- Contact - OFC Office, or phone 403.556.3001, Wednesdays only, September to January
- 2009 Calendar of Events
- What’s It All About?
- Olds Fashioned Christmas was created in 1993, and is a series of community, cultural and recreational events held throughout November and December, organized and coordinated by a team of volunteers. Over the years, it has grown by leaps and bounds to include a large number of events, craft shows and children’s activities, and the extensive involvement of hundreds of volunteers, local businesses, schools and service groups. Everyone gets caught up in the spirit and pitches in to help!
- The Guiding Principles of Olds Fashioned Christmas are:
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- To facilitate the joyful celebration of Christmas for our community
- To preserve our history (anything which represents the formative and growing years of our community)
- To have people remember what our community is all about
- To promote the Kiwanis Christmas Village as the visible heart of Olds Fashioned Christmas
- To create opportunities for people to be included and to participate
- To consider environmental stewardship in all our celebrations
 Festival of Trees 27 & 28 November 2009
- The second annual Olds Fashioned Christmas Festival of Trees is on Friday 27 November and Saturday 28 November 2009, at the TransCanada Theatre in the Fine Arts & Multimedia Centre. On the evening of 27 November from 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm there will be a Reception, Entertainment & Live Auction of the Trees. Tickets are required for the Reception and are $15 each, available at Town Office or call Erica 403.556.8499. On Saturday 28 November, there will be a Free public viewing of the decorated themed trees from 11 am to 4 pm. Enter to win a prize by casting your ballot for your favourite tree! The proceeds from this event will support Olds Fashioned Christmas activities. For information on creating a tree and donating it for the auction, contact Erica at 403.556.8499.
- Light Up Festival Saturday 28 November 2009
- At the annual Light Up Festival which is held the last Saturday of November every year, Centennial Park and the Cow Palace are transformed into a winter wonderland, featuring a spectacular light display, Kiwanis Heritage Village and skating pond (weather permitting), along with fireworks, food, entertainment, and of course, a visit from Santa Claus!
- Mrs. Santa’s Kitchen – Cow Palace – free hot dogs, hot chocolate & coffee – 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm
- Maple Sugaring – Centennial Park – first pour 4.30 pm, second pour 4.45 pm, third pour 5.15 pm, last pour 5.30 pm
- Santa Claus Parade of Lights – Uptowne Olds – click here for parade route – 5.00 pm. (Note: Parade route may be shortened, pending weather conditions.)
- Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus – Cow Palace – after Parade, approx. 5.30 pm
- Entertainment & Children’s Activities – Cow Palace – 5.30 pm
- Hayrides – Centennial Park – 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm
- All activities are FREE, and take place in Centennial Park and indoors at the Cow Palace, located near the downtown area at the corner of 50 Ave and 54 St.
- Volunteers are always needed! If you would like to help with this event, please contact the Olds Fashioned Christmas office at 403.556.3001.
- Check the Events Calendar for details and times of other Olds Fashioned Christmas events.
- Sponsorship Opportunities & Donations
- Olds Fashioned Christmas relies entirely on donations and sponsorship for its activities. All the activities are organized and coordinated by volunteers. The cost of the Light Up Festival alone is approximately $5000 per year. Local businesses are encouraged to participate in Olds Fashioned Christmas activities and events, either through sponsorship, donations in-kind, or by volunteering. There are different sponsorship opportunities available. All donations are gratefully accepted and acknowledged!
- Donate a decorated tree to the Festival of Trees display and Auction! See information above.
- Did you know you can hire the Olds Town Crier and his Escort for your events or special occasions? Call us at 403.556.3001.
- Olds Fashioned Christmas sells advertising space on the outside walls of its storage facility in Centennial Park. Signs are left on the facility for the duration of the advertising contract. Contact the OFC office for information!
- Businesses and organizations may also sponsor trees in Centennial Park. Signs are left up in Centennial Park for the Christmas season.
- For more information on these or other sponsorship opportunities, contact the Olds Fashioned Christmas office at 403.556.3001.
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