Nativity @ the Mission - pt.3

Nativity @ the Mission - pt.2

Nativity @ the Mission - pt.1

Each year on the first weekend in December, Historic St. Mary's Mission hosts a display of Nativity sets in conjunction with the Stevensville Country Christmas.

Area residents donate from their treasures a wide-range of mediums, sizes, and place of origin.  Each year there are new displays so there is always something new at which to marvel!

The calm before the cold

Fun!

Supporting a youth mission project

Chatting with Heather Thurs (in the hat)

With an Arctic cold front expected to arrive Sunday night we were more than happy to take advantage of the 'warm' weather to enjoy more of the Stevensville Country Christmas (held the first weekend in December each year) today.

We did a whirl of the Stevensville Schools Booster Club bazaar and then paid a visit to the Montana Chocolate Co. for some gifts!

First Friday 2016 - pt.3

A balmy 36°

Morning Star Coffee

Starrett Artists

Lutzenhiser Jewlery

North Valley Public Library

There was a bounty of delicious treats in many of the Main Street businesses tonight! There was also a variety of delightful music to  enjoy when getting out of the chill for a few minutes!

First Friday 2016 - pt.2

Wagon rides for everyone

Village life at one of the town realtors

Rooster Mercantile display

Lots to celebrate tonight

Santa arrives at Valley Drug & Variety

 Main Street was abuzz with lights and activity as the merchants put their best foot forward!

First Friday 2016 - pt.1

A small-town tradition

Town tree is lit!

The "parade"

Telling the story

Looking south on Main Street

 First Friday in December is a wonderful example of what makes living in a small town so enjoyable.