A good friend sent me a video of an event called CRAFT RAVE that is taking off in Toronto and I jumped on the idea as it truly aligns with my vision for the sprouT.Love Community. I've quite a bit of interest and thought I'd post it here. It will likely move around and be on different days so everyone can come. It will be once a month starting in January. Details TBA I'm so excited! If you'd like to join our Whatsapp community we have different groups... GUESTS CORE MEMBERS VIBE GUIDES GUEST DJs If you join as a GUEST you can vote on upcoming polls, get first crack at two for one tickets and more. A great place to share our projects and ideas, links etc. We will ask that people bring their own projects, we will also have some supplies. We may have a guest crafter / artist do a little demo. Vendor and Sponsor opportunities will become available as it grows. $10 - $20 entry Supplies will be extra $ depending on what's available. Some will be free or donated. Our CORE CREW... These will be members that are our core group will help make the main decisions and can host an event on their own, set up a DJ or is a DJ etc. We will rotate monthly. We are looking for a couple more people. Then we have the VIBE GUIDES who will be like volunteers except when possible they will receive an honorarium. Then of course our GUEST DJs Please request to join the group that resonates. There will be short questionnaire to fill in for each role so I know levels of commitment, skills and availability. I'll have a venue and date plus marketing done blbefore the 31st (or let's hope) for our launch party they will be once a month and locations may move aroundike I said. A few venues have reached out. Thursdays look like the best night but may change due to availability and to accommodate our community. I like the idea of a Saturday afternoon also. I have about 5 people who want to be VIBE GUIDES and 2 others who have expressed interest in the CORE CREW. Let's see if we can get this baby to fly!

Mt. Eliah & Long Shot Events Present: With support from: Em.Ash, Re-Sister, N.W.R, Löblová Ring in 2026 with a full-scale dance experience right in the heart of Courtenay. We’re taking over the iconic Native Sons Hall—this beautiful log heritage building—and transforming it into a festival-level dance environment for one massive New Year’s celebration. Expect a night built with intention: World-class production (sound, lights, staging, custom décor) A warm, intimate, high-energy environment designed for connection A full bar and lounge zones Finger foods available for purchase A curated music journey from open to close Doors open early, we go late, and the night is crafted so you can settle in for the full ride—no hopping between venues, no distractions, just a seamless New Year’s experience.

The days are beginning to grow longer and a new calendar year approaches. It's still a cold and dark time of year though, so let's share some things that fill us with warmth and light and hope! Some of mine, both big and small: - On our first Mt day this year the youngest kid rocked it on a snowboard, can't wait for more of that - Oldest navigated a tough social dynamic with grace - nice to see kids step up - We planted over 1000 flower bulbs in the last few months, this spring is going to POP - Preparing my grad school application and getting excited for the challenges and opportunities - I hope 2026 is filled with opportunities to dance with my kids and my community