Making Memories

The Nutcracker Making Memories Performance

Kelowna Community Theatre, Sunday December 11th, 2011, 2 to 4 pm
Presented by: The Canadian School of Ballet and Ballet Kelowna

Thanks to the generosity of title sponsor Thom & Associates Financial Planners Inc., the third annual Making Memories, a very special performance of The Nutcracker, will be presented by the Canadian School of Ballet and Ballet Kelowna. All 853 seats in the Kelowna Community Theatre will be made available - absolutely free - to youth and seniors who would not normally have the opportunity to attend.

The Nutcracker is a holiday favourite and long-standing tradition. The first ever Making Memories performance of The Nutcracker was initiated in 2009 by Ken Thom and fulfilled a long time dream of Lori Larson & Mel Brown, previous owners of Canadian School of Ballet, to bring the beauty of ballet to those with diverse abilities and economic backgrounds.

The overwhelming success of the inaugural Making Memories performance made dreams come true, created lasting memories and for many, formed a life changing experience for the many first time theatre participants. The Nutcracker Making Memories performance not only entertains, it inspires and educates attendees.

"For Tim to sit through something and stay still is a very rare reward. In the stocking was a gift card for Club Penguin, Tim hasn't been off the computer since I activate the site. This is very good for him because he learns through hands on."

A committee comprised of community partners organizes Making Memories and makes their members aware of this wonderful opportunity to ensure that no seat goes unfilled:

Canadian Mental Health Association, Cops for Kids, Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs, BrainTrust Canada, The Bridge Youth & Family Services, YMCA-YWCA, Families in Touch

Attendees are provided with a stocking filled to the brim with gifts, coupons and holiday sweets. 

How You Can Help Make Memories

• • Donate items to fill the stockings

• • Donate water for the Performance

• • Join our committee

Ballet Kelowna is a registered charitable organization and able to issue charitable tax receipts eligible under Canada Revenue Agency guidelines for donations of $50 or more.

For more information contact Mya Brewis at (250) 762-6105 or marketing (at) balletkelowna.ca
The Canadian School of Ballet and Ballet Kelowna #101 - 2303 Leckie Road, Kelowna BC, V1X 6Y5
Ballet Kelowna Charitable Registration #855746244RR0001