LAMPMAN - The Lampman Frosty Fest was held on Dec. 1 in conjunction with a marketplace hosted by the school community council (SCC) at Lampman School.
Kate Halkyard, along with the SCC, headed up the marketplace that had 29 vendors. Baking, ornaments, crocheted items, mugs and more were available for those wishing to do some Christmas shopping.
This year a theme was created, as people went on a tour of Santaland.
Tawny Johnson with the Lampman Library hosted Santa’s Story Corner, which was located in the curling rink lobby. Kids came and read books with her and had the opportunity to do some art and crafts.
Stacey Kerslake and the Lampman Family Centre went to the school and had Santa’s toy testing centre and hallway curling. They also held some outdoor activities such as kick sleds and snowshoes.
Kids came to the rink lobby and had the chance to decorate cookies for Santa’s cookie jar. This was donated by Scratch Baking and Catering. Kelly Storlie helped her crew to ice the cookies and put sprinkles on them with the kids.
Michele Greening and Jocelyn Fornwald had many elves helping them in the kitchen, including their respective husbands, new Lampman Mayor Scott Greening and Lampman Recreation Board chairman Blake Fornwald. They were busy flipping burgers and taking orders for the crowd.
It was planned to have a team of horses and a wagon for rides, but the night before the driver fell ill and was unable to attend.
In place of this, Calvin Christenson and Blake Fornwald set up a bonfire for those who just wanted to enjoy the outdoors. This was also well attended.
Public skating and three-on-three hockey were at the rink for anyone who wanted to skate to Christmas music, which was played throughout the festivities to get people into the spirit of Christmas.
Santa showed up and this became an attraction for all the kids. Here kids could have a selfie with Santa, and his little elf made sure that everyone had a chance to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him what they were hoping for on Christmas.
A grand prize of $100 was offered for people who filled out their bingo cards. People had to have their picture taken with the mayor or sing a Christmas carol aloud.
Those who completed the card could take part in a game where they had to unwrap a gift with oven mitts on before the person next to them rolled doubles.
After several attempts by many people, it was finally unwrapped by Cody Loewen of Estevan. This game brought many laughs by those watching and playing.
