The 42 annual Gingerbread House is open at the Valley Mall

Wednesday, 15 November 2023 12:11

By Tonya Organ

People can register for a hamper at the Salvation Army Citadel on O’Connell Drive starting this Friday between 10-12 and 1:30-3pm.

The 42nd Annual Gingerbread House is open at the Valley Mall in Corner Brook. Gifts can be placed inside the gingerbread house to be collected by the Salvation Army just in time for Christmas. Jean Ash is with Community and Family Services. She says this will include children from the Bay of Islands and Corner Brook area. Ash says last year they packed and delivered 365 hampers.

Ash says it’s easy to buy a toy for younger kids, but the 8-13 age groups can be tough. “Legos are big, Barbie is big this year with a comeback, kids love hoodies and gift cards,” she says. “Last year we gave all 13 years old a gift card and a food gift card.” Ash says other gift ideas include headlamp hats, gloves, and board games. She says last year, 13 year olds received gift cards. People can register for a hamper at the Salvation Army Citadel on O’Connell Drive starting this Friday between 10-12 and 1:30-3pm. This will continue each week on Wednesdays and Fridays until December 1st.

To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

More from Local News

A man is dead after a dirt bike crash in Fortune last night

Evidence gathered at the scene suggests that the dirt bike struck the gravel shoulder of the road and departed the roadway.
An Ontario man is dead after a single vehicle collision near Forrester's Point

A pickup truck left the highway and came to rest on its roof. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, who was not wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene.
Canada's crime rate is up by 50%, Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held a news conference yesterday saying total crime is up 50 percent, sexual assaults are up 75 percent, violent firearms offences up by 116% and extortion is up 357 %.
Pasadena will host "The Main Street Market" tomorrow

Kelli Lannon says there will be a variety of vendors at tomorrow’s event with jewelry, purses, baked goods, wood crafts and more.
Corner Brook Disc Golf Club ranked best in NL

The group appreciates the recognition of the investments and work by the City of Corner Brook, the province, Disc Golf NL, Flickline Disc Golf, and the Corner Brook disc golf community to build, maintain, and improve such a fantastic course.