Draw An Air Of Happiness
This year, the spirit of the holiday season can last until spring.
The annual Christmas Seals Kids’ Drawing Contest encourages children 6 to 15 years old to illustrate this year’s theme, “Feeling Good at the Holidays,” to help fight lung disease. The deadline to submit entries is March 31, 1996.
The contest is sponsored by the American Lung Association, the Triaminic Parents Club and the National Education Association. For each entry, $1 will be donated to the American Lung Association.
“Lung disease is the third-leading cause of death in the United States,” says John Garrison, managing director of the lung association. “The Kids’ Drawing Contest allows us the opportunity to celebrate the spirit of the holidays and increase national awareness of breathing problems.”
To enter, children must obtain an official entry form by calling (800) LUNG-USA, then draw what makes them feel good during the holidays. The drawing must be in color on a standard sheet of white, unlined paper.
Submit both the completed entry form and the drawing to: Drawing Contest, P.O. Box 25559, Rochester, NY 14625-0559.
Winners, chosen from each of the 50 states, will receive an electronic sketch pad. The grand prize winner will win a personal computer, printer and software.
The winning Christmas Seals will be mailed to more than 30 million people during the 1996 Christmas Seals Campaign.
Gifts from the heart
Create handmade holiday gifts for family and friends at the Spokane Art School, Dec. 4 to 14.
Six workshops are offered to create a clay holiday platter, table runners and place mats, glass-beaded leather pouches, necklaces and bracelets, tie-dyed silk scarves and unique greeting cards.
Each workshop costs less than $20. Age requirements vary; call for class specifics and registration, 328-0900.
Christmas crafts sale
Victorian holiday decor is the theme of the Corbin Art Center’s 20th annual Juried Fine Arts and Crafts Christmas Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The historic mansion, 507 W. Seventh Ave., will be decorated by the Spokane committee of the American Society of Interior Designers. Ornaments, stockings and gift boxes arraying the mansion will be for sale as well as hand-crafted items from more than 70 regional artists and craftspeople. Admission is free.
A Victorian fan-making workshop will be offered both days during the sale, from 1 to 3 p.m., for ages 8 and up. The fee is $2 and pre-registration is requested. For information, call 625-6677.
Holiday traditions
A new book puts the Christmas season in proper perspective and provides ideas for starting new holiday traditions.
“Christmas Ideas for Families” ($9.95, Good Books) by Phyllis Pellman Good and Merle Good, is a collection of both practical and inspirational traditions from families across the country on holiday decorating, foods, gift-giving and celebrations for Advent, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
It’s available at Auntie’s, B. Dalton and other area bookstores, or from the publisher, (717) 768-7171.
MEMO: The Family Track is a weekly column of notes and information for families. Send items to Lynn Gibson, Features Department, P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210-1615, or fax (509) 459-5098.