CROWDS AT THE IMMACULATA CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
This year’s Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, November 25, sponsored by the Immaculata Fine Arts department, saw a huge gathering of the community, including Alumni, parents, and local Kelowna residents. The halls, the gym, and Room 2 were filled with over 75 vendors selling a variety of products from crocheted items, to recycled and upcycled products. Definitely one of the busiest in its 6-year recent history, parking was at a premium and delicious smells of the lunch concession kept the kitchen staff hopping all day. Many parents and students added to the success through their volunteer efforts during the day, keeping vendors happy and directing customers to various locations in the school.
This fair could not have been so successful without the vendors and the tireless help of several individuals, including over 20 Immaculata student volunteers, countless parents who donated either lunch items and supplies and baking for our bake sale or helped in the halls and the school parking lot, Mrs. Rantucci and her decorating skills, Mr. Richard, for his help with the lunch concession, raising money for the Social Justice class, and, of course Mr. Darrin Mathieu who was indispensable as he is every year!
Its an extremely long thank you list, and I apologize if I have missed anyone! Overall, the Fine Arts department raised over $5000.00 which will go directly back to the students to help purchase more cameras and other drama/art programming supplies, help offset the cost of sending our senior arts students this spring for our annual field trip, as well as contribute to the Scott Lawler Memorial Scholarship. The Fine Arts department also donated money to the annual Immaculata Turkey drive. Overall, it was a wonderful day full of community spirit and we look forward to next year!
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