Family & Small Business Christmas Party 2026

Date: December 5, 2026

The event will be on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 1:00 am. New this year, we are also hosting a Family Christmas Party on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

This event could be a major fundraiser for our society, and everyone’s support is essential to its success. Invitational families must sign up for at least 2 volunteer positions and are encouraged to take on more if they can. Please see the list of volunteer positions that need to be filled to run this year’s event.

We also ask each family to contact at least 5 businesses about sponsoring the event, attending the evening celebration, or both. Record the businesses you contact in the https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kBsLua54v3gpMEV53ZWfH48jiKWTnlGDc0wmukyglGg/edit?usp=sharing to avoid duplicate requests.

Volunteer Role Dates Description
Event Chair October-December Works with Terrace Peaks office staff to coordinate volunteers and event details
Decorating & Set-up/Clean-up Committee October/November
+ Fri, Dec 4 at 6 pm
+ Sat, Dec 5 at 12 pm
+ Sun, Dec 6 at 9 am
Plan out decorations in advance (approval needed to purchase extras); organize decorations and games; decorate the venue

Set up tables, chairs, and stations; help with decorations; clean up and reset venue for evening; place VIP items on tables

Clean up the venue; put away decorations

MC Sat, Dec 5
9:30 am-12:00 pm / 5:30 pm-1:00 am
MC the event; entertain the guests; host games and raffle winners; announce buffet tables; assist with cleaning tables; sell 50/50 tickets; manage DJ playlist & requests
Concession Sat, Dec 5
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Display and sell concession items
Games Supervision Sat, Dec 5
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Set up games; supervise/operate games; hand out prizes

Invitational athletes can also assist

Front Door Sat, Dec 5
9:00 am-12:00 pm / 5:30 pm-9:30 pm / 9:30 pm-1:30 am
Accept entry tickets; sell tickets; help guests access safe rides or a taxi (evening only)

Take coats & give guests coat check tickets; return coats to guests

Maintain the cleanliness of the bathrooms

Bar Service Leader Sat, Dec 5
5:30 pm-1:30 am
Name will be on the liquor license

Plan specialty drinks before the event; Set up, operate, and clean up the bar. MUST have a valid Serving It Right Certificate or Special Event Server Certificate (available at responsible service bc.gov.bc.ca); VIP wine

Bar Service Sat, Dec 5
5:30 pm-9:30 pm / 9:30 pm-1:30 am
Set up, operate, and clean up the bar. MUST have a valid Serving It Right Certificate or Special Event Server Certificate; VIP wine
Kitchen & Table Service Sat, Dec 5
Time TBD / 6:30 pm-11:30 pm
Cook food

Help with additional food prep; set out food; clear tables; wash dishes; refill coffee & punch; replace candle; take out garbage

50/50 & Santa Sat, Dec 5
9:30 am-12:00 pm / 5:30 pm-11:00 pm
Dress up as Santa

Take pictures with children and families; hand out candy canes

Sell 50/50 tickets; hand out prizes

Safe Rides Fri, Nov 21
9:30 pm-1:30 am
Provide safe rides home for guests; you must provide your own vehicle

Sign up below...

TaskName
TaskName
Event Chair (Oct-Dec)#1: Andrea L.
Decorating & Set-up/Clean-up Committee Chair (Oct/Nov + Fri, Dec 4 at 6pm + Sat, Dec 5 at 12pm + Sun, Dec 6 at 9am)#1: Andrea L.
Decorating & Set-up/Clean-up Committee Chair (Oct/Nov + Fri, Dec 4 at 6pm + Sat, Dec 5 at 12pm + Sun, Dec 6 at 9am)#1: Sara P.
#2: Krystal d.
#3:
#4:
#5:
MC (Sat, Dec 5 9:30am-12:00pm))#1:
MC (Sat, Dec 5 5:30pm-1:00am)#1:
Concession (Sat, Dec 5 9am-12pm)#1: Kelsey M.
#2: Caitlyn E.
Games Supervision (Sat, Dec 5 9am-12pm)#1: Linnea P.
#2: Taylor P.
#3: Sara P.
#4:
Front Door (Sat, Dec 5 9am-12pm)#1: Katie F.
#2: Molly L.
Front Door (Sat, Dec 5 5:30pm-9:30pm))#1: Katie F.
#2: Kelsey M.
Front Door (Sat, Dec 5 9:30pm-1:30am)#1:
#2:
Bar Service Leader (Sat, Dec 5 5:30pm-1:30am)#1: Callan W.
Bar Service (Sat, Dec 5 5:30 pm-9:30 pm)#1: Randi F.
Bar Service (Sat, Dec 5 9:30 pm-1:30 am)#1: Randi F.
Kitchen (Sat, Dec 5)#1: Logan K.
Kitchen & Table Service (Sat, Dec 5 6:30pm-11:30pm)#1: Jeremy B.
#2:
#3:
Santa (Sat, Dec 5 9:30am-12:00pm)#1:
50/50 & Santa (Sat, Dec 5 5:30pm-11:00pm)#1:
Safe Rides (Sat, Dec 5 9:30 pm-1:30 am)#1:
#2:
#3:
#4: