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Dear twirl friend,
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of "A Winter Fairytale" - it was a lot of fun. If you didn't make it, be sure to stop by to see the courtyard in all its holiday finery. We'd also like to extend our warmest thanks to Susan Streeper for purchasing the twirl tree at the Festival of Wreaths and Trees with the most generous donation of the evening. Thank you also to Kim from the Taos Youth School of Music (our non-profit recipient) for her help in decorating the tree, and Northstar Toys of Questa for the beautiful wooden toys they provided.
Right now, we're just about full to bursting with the best toys and games on the market! Seriously, it's our job to seek out the most engaging, unique, open-ended, fun and safe toys for your children and ours, and we take it very seriously, even while having fun in the process. From toddlers to teenagers, we've got everyone covered, so a gift from twirl should be a hit this holiday. We have most of the items on ASTRA's Best Toys in 2009 list in-stock, and can suggest great alternatives if we don't carry an item. Check out one great new thing for more details.
And don't forget to sign up for our Piggy Bankers program so that you can earn pennies while you shop. For every $200 you spend at twirl, you get $20 back. Be sure to let our staff know if you're already a member when you shop. |
Treats galore!
Free cookies and hot cider will be avaiilable inside the store throughout the holidays to keep you warm and full of cheer.
We'll also be handing out chocolate gelt and dreidels for all between December 12th and 20th.
Plus, every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas Day, one of our cherished pink gnomes will be hiding somewhere in the courtyard. First child to find it will receive a $15 gift certificate and a little mini-me gnome to take home and treasure. To make it fair, only one gnome find per customer please!
If you'd like to treat someone else this holiday, select a gift for a child in need from our Giving Tree and enjoy 10% of your own purchase.
And finally, don't forget, Thursday 10th is the deadline to enter twirl's exclusive free prize draw for the chance to win an overnight stay at Ojo and $50 gift certificates from The Love Apple, Skin Sanctuary and Substance. Sign up in-store today! |
Grandmother Winter
Open Hearth Arts in collaboration with twirl, Wise Fools, master story-teller Gabrielle Herbertson and Plaza de Retiro presents "Grandmother Winter, Tales of the Season," featuring puppets, a parade and stories in celebration of the Winter Solstice.
On Satuday Decemeber 12 from 11am - 1pm, and Thursday December 17th, from 3-5pm there will be a giant puppet making workshop of "Grandmother Winter" at twirl. Then, on Saturday December 19 at 11am, there will be a story-telling by Gabrielle Herbertson and final puppet preparations, before the children parade to Plaza de Retiro at 12.30pm with their giant Abuela puppet. Refreshments and stories by the elders will take place at Plaza de Retiro at 1pm. For children aged 3-10 years. For more information please call Ellie Behrstock 751-7393. |
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Holiday Events In & Around Taos
Here's a little taste of what's going on in Taos for families over the holidays. Visit our festival and events section for full details of these and other events.
Dec 12. Puppets Theatre los Titiriteros-Adelena. Compelling puppet master, Christina Masoliver, presents a special performance for children of all ages at the Harwood . Free. 10-11:30am.
Dec 12. Kris Kringle Fair at the Taos Country Day School between 11 and 3pm. Find or make unique holiday gifts and enjoy refreshments and performances. Contact 751 7750 for more information.
Dec 12. 5pm - 7.30pm. Lighting of Ledoux. A beautiful way to experience Taos during the holidays.
Dec 19. Christmas Carnival & Ice Skating Competition. Enjoy this Taos tradition at the Taos Youth and Family Center. 1-4pm.
Dec 19. The Taos Ski Valley Brewmaster's Festival. Located in Tenderfoot Katie's and the Martini Tree Bar. 4:30-7pm.
Dec 24. The Taos Ski Valley's Torchlight Parade and Festival of Illumination. Starts at 6pm. Dec 24. The Taos Pueblo Christmas Eve Procession should not be missed. Nowhere else on Earth can you experience this magical event. Sun-down.
Dec 25. Traditional Christmas Day dances at the Taos Pueblo plaza, beginning at 2pm. No cameras or cell phones allowed.
Dec 31. The Taos Ski Valley's New Year's Eve Celebration. beginning at 6 p.m., followed by festivities throughout the valley.
Jan 1, 2010. Turtle Dance Traditional Taos Pueblo Turtle Dance marks the beginning of a new year. 8am-1pm.
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Classes and Activities
Details of all activities and classes as follows. Cost is $5 with punchcard, $6 without, unless otherwise stated. See below for free class voucher.
Tuesdays
4pm - 4:45pm Radiant Child Yoga w/ Laura ages 3-8
Wednesdays
10.15am - 10.45am Family Music for Babies
11.00am - 11.30am Family Music
Thursdays
3pm - 5pm Twirl Creative Adventures FREE Drop In
Dec 10 - Gingerbread men
Dec 17 - Grandmother Winter Parade workshop
Dec 24 - Give a gift Dec 31 - New Year's Wish
Fridays
11.15am - 12pm Ballet for preschoolers with Amber
Saturdays
Dec 12 - Grandmother Winter Parade workshop
Dec 19 - Grandmother Winter Parade to Plaza de Retiro
Dec 26 - Winter Wonderland | |
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We're so happy to have you as part of the twirl family and always welcome any suggestions you might have for improvements either to the store, the playspace or this newsletter.
Warm regards and a very happy holidays to you all,
the twirl team |
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