Colony Christmas events begin today

PALMER — Colony Christmas 2010 events begin today and continue through Sunday around the Palmer area.

Here's the schedule:

Thursday, Dec. 9

• Open to Close — Valley Quilters Guild Quilt Walkabout On Display Dec. 4th – Dec. 13th

On Display at Downtown Businesses –Flowers by Louise, Raven Hair Studio, Just Sew, Madd Matters, Vagabond Blues, B. Bella’s Hair Salon, Shane Lamb Studios, Alaska Fireplace, Hot Hot Chocolate Shop. Enter to win quilt give away.

• 7:30 p.m. — Alaska Avalanche Hockey Game

MTA Palmer Ice Arena 480 E. Cope Industrial Way

Friday, Dec. 10

• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — The Original Colony Manager’s Open House Tour presented by the Mat-Su B&B

308 E. Elmwood Avenue

• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Information Booth and Shirt & Mug Sales

Palmer Depot

• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Gingerbread Houses, Sponsored by Alaska USA Federal Credit Union

Pioneer Home, 250 E. Fireweed Avenue Various Downtown Businesses- Look for a list at the Pioneer home

• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — The Gallery – featuring a Douglas François Girard Showcase

1150 S. Colony Way (in the Key Bank Plaza)

• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — “Light Up A Life” Hospice Tree

Koslosky’s Center - 642 S. Alaska Street

• 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — “Celebrate Winter” Holiday Art Contest – People’s Choice

Rusty’s at Dahlia St., 320 E. Dahlia Street in the Historic District

• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Arts & Craft Fair, Sponsored by First National Bank Alaska

Palmer Depot

• Noon to 6 p.m. — Arts & Crafts Fair

Matanuska Christian School, 248 E. Elmwood Avenue

• 6 p.m. — Bonfire (weather permitting)

MTA Palmer Ice Arena 480 E. Cope Industrial Way

• 7:30 p.m. to Midnight — Holiday Ball

Raven Hall - Alaska State Fairgrounds, Glenn Highway

• 7:30 p.m. — Alaska Avalanche Hockey Ga.m.e

MTA Palmer Ice Arena 480 E. Cope Industrial Way

• Open to Close — Valley Quilters Guild Quilt Walkabout On Display Dec. 4th – Dec. 13th

On Display at Downtown Businesses –Flowers by Louise, Raven Hair Studio, Just Sew, Madd Matters, Vagabond Blues, B. Bella’s Hair Salon, Shane Lamb Studios, Alaska Fireplace, Hot Hot Chocolate Shop. Enter to win quilt Give away.

Saturday, Dec. 11

• 9 to 11 a.m. — Lions Club Pancake Breakfast

Salvation Army, 209 W. Evergreen Avenue

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Craft Bazaar

Palmer Sr. Citizens Center, 831 S. Chugach Street

• 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Gingerbread Houses, Sponsored by Alaska USA Federal Credit Union

Pioneer Home, 250 E. Fireweed Avenue Various Downtown Businesses- Look for a list at the Pioneer home

• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Cookie Contest Cover ups - 840 S Colony Way #102

• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Palmer Museum of History and Art Open

723 S. Valley Way

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Kids Activity Events & Warm-Up Stations

Frost a Christmas Cookie - Cover-Ups, 840 S Colony Way Kids Activity Table - Madd Matters , 105 E. Arctic Avenue

• 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Arts & Craft Fair, Sponsored by First National Bank Alaska

Palmer Depot

• 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Arts & Crafts Fair Matanuska Christian School, 248 E. Elmwood Avenue

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Arts & Craft Fair Alaska Job Corps, Cope Industrial Way

• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Arts & Crafts Fair Borough Gym, 350 E. Dahlia Avenue

• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – “Light Up A Life” Hospice Tree Koslosky’s Center - 642 S. Alaska Street

• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Open House, Caroling & Bake Sale Colony House Museum, 316 E. Elmwood Avenue

• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — The Gallery – featuring a Douglas François Girard Showcase. Girard will be present from Noon to 4 p.m.

1150 S. Colony Way (in the Key Bank Plaza)

• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Information Booth and Shirt & Mug Sales

Palmer Depot

• 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Nativity Displays

LDS Church - 560 W. Arctic Ave

• 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — “Celebrate Winter” Holiday Art Contest – People’s Choice

Rusty’s at Dahlia St., 320 E. Dahlia Street in the Historic District

• Noon to 1 p.m. — Snowball Toss

742 S. Alaska St. (in front of the Depot)

• Noon to 4 p.m. — Snow Machine Sled Rides

Open area next to Colony Inn

• Noon to 3 p.m. — Reindeer Farm, petting, feeding and photos

Coffee & Cream – 432 S. Alaska Street

• Noon to 4 p.m. — Photos with Santa, Sponsored by IBEW Local 1547

Downtown Palmer Plaza Deli – 550 S. Alaska St

• Noon to 7 p.m. – Package Storage & Gift Wrap by Swanson Elementary School Palmer Depot

• Noon to 3 p.m. – Free Kids Games, presented by CCS Early Learning

Palmer Depot – Outside

• 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Snowshoe Obstacle Course – Free Registration – Prizes awarded

Sponsored by Mat-Su Technical Services

742 S. Alaska St. (in front of the Depot)

• 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides and Warm Up Area – Sponsored by Usibelli Coal Mine

Rusty’s at Dahlia St., 320 E. Dahlia Street in the Historic District

• 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – “Ice Castles on the Green” Ice Sculptures, presented by Valley Arts Alliance Rusty’s at Dahlia St., 320 E. Dahlia Street in the Historic District

• 2 p.m. — Harlem Globetrotter All Stars VS. Palmer Volunteer Fire Department

Palmer High School, 1170 West Arctic Avenue

• 2 p.m. — Christmas Memorial Remembrance Service Legacy Funeral Home, Kehl’s Palmer Chapel, 209 S. Alaska St.

• 2:30 p.m. – Youth Mitten Money Scramble, presented by CCS Early Learning

Palmer Depot – Outside

• 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. — Guitar Christmas Concert

Registration 12:30 – 1 p.m. Rehearsal 1 to 2 p.m.

Salvation Army 209 W. Evergreen Avenue

• 2:30 to 4 p.m. – Smoosh Race – Free registration – Cash Prizes

742 S. Alaska St. (in front of the Depot)

• 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Mat-Su Community Chorus Christmas Caroling

In the midst of “Ice Castles on the Green”

• 4 p.m. – Booking Signing by Katie Halley “Running Red”

Fireside Books, 720 S. Alaska Street

• 4:30 p.m. – Winners Announced from all Contests Parade Reviewing stand by Palmer Depot

• 5 p.m. — Parade of Lights, Sponsored by MTA Downtown Palmer

• 6:30 p.m. — FIREWORKS, Sponsored by BP Borough baseball fields & Library parking lot

• 6:30 p.m. — Booking Signing by Meadowlark Lemon “Trust your next shot”

Fireside Books, 720 S. Alaska Street

• 7:30 p.m. — Alaska Avalanche Hockey Game

MTA Palmer Ice Arena 480 E. Cope Industrial Way

• Open to Close — Valley Quilters Guild Quilt Walkabout On Display Dec. 4th – Dec. 13th

On Display at Downtown Businesses –Flowers by Louise, Raven Hair Studio, Just Sew, Madd Matters, Vagabond Blues, B. Bella’s Hair Salon, Shane La.m.b Studios, Alaska Fireplace, Hot Hot Chocolate Shop. Enter to win quilt giveaway.

Sunday, Dec. 12

• 9 to 10:30 a.m. —Triathlon Registration, Sponsored by Peak Fitness

Peak Fitness, 12051 E. Palmer Wasilla Highway

• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — “Light Up A Life” Hospice Tree Koslosky’s Center, 642 S. Alaska Street

• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Gingerbread Houses, Sponsored by Alaska USA Federal Credit Union

Pioneer Home, 250 E. Fireweed Avenue Various Downtown Businesses- Look for a list at the Pioneer home

• 11 a.m. — Triathlon Race Starts, Sponsored by Peak Fitness

Peak Fitness, 12051 E. Palmer Wasilla Highway

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — The Gallery – featuring A Douglas François Girard Showcase

1150 S. Colony Way (in the Key Bank Plaza)

• Noon to 8 p.m. — Palmer Pioneer Hockey Steak Feed

Moose Lodge, 1136 S. Cobb Street, Tickets $15 available

At door or from players

• 2 to 7 p.m. — Nativity Display

LDS Church - 560 W. Arctic Ave

• 6 p.m. — Mat-Su Community Chorus presents Sing We Christmas – Free Concert

St. Johns Lutheran Church, 440 E. Elmwood – Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Open to Close — Valley Quilters Guild Quilt Walkabout On Display Dec. 4th – Dec. 13th

On Display at Downtown Businesses –Flowers by Louise, Raven Hair Studio, Just Sew, Madd Matters, Vagabond Blues, B. Bella’s Hair Salon, Shane Lamb Studios, Alaska Fireplace, Hot Hot Chocolate Shop. Enter to win quilt giveaway.