Snowy enjoyable at McCord’s Small Business Saturday

McCord Art Gallery & Cultural Center turned Small Business Saturday right into a vigorous mix of buying, group giving and vacation enjoyable, drawing households and neighbors to its annual celebration.

Held Nov. 29 on the gallery’s residence at 9602 W. Creek Road, the occasion welcomed a gradual stream of holiday makers regardless of Saturday’s snowy climate, which didn’t deter kids or their households from attending. Instead, the comfortable, wintry backdrop solely added to the theme and appeal of the day.

The celebration showcased handmade work from native artisans, inviting customers to browse jewellery, ornaments, paintings and different one-of-a-kind items. Children stayed busy on the face-painting station, loved a screening of Frosty the Snowman, and met the makers behind the creations.

Original Plush Horse Ice Cream added a candy contact to the afternoon, and Frosty the Snowman — performed by Ben Kubicki, Palos Park socialite and McCord Gallery & Cultural Center board member — delighted younger friends with pictures and cheerful greetings.

This yr, as soon as once more, McCord partnered with Kurland Insurance to function a Toys for Tots drop-off location. Visitors had been inspired to convey unwrapped items to assist native households in the course of the vacation season.

Organizers stated the occasion embodied the spirit of Small Business Saturday by celebrating creativity, group and the small enterprises that assist form the village.

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