Bruce Miller and Erine Allen have created a Christmas-themed porcelain village in their garage and are inviting Moose Jaw and area residents to visit over the Christmas season.
Miller said the couple has hundreds of figurines in the display, although they downsized last year by 125 pieces. The items remaining will fill 10 or more tables in the couple’s garage and will take visitors through a display of Christmas and winter scenes, including some ballroom dancing, and a train exhibit. All scenes are accessorized according to the theme depicted.
Miller and Allen are now putting the final touches to the village and will be ready for visitations starting Dec. 10 and continuing to Dec. 29. Hours will be 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. by appointment only. Appointments for viewing may be made by calling 306-648-7664. Masks will be required for visitors to the displays at D-23 Prairie Oasis Trailer Court.
Monetary donations from visitors will be accepted for the Salvation Army.
While the village is open only during the Christmas season, it is a year-round project for Miller and Allen who visit garage sales and online markets to obtain suitable figures for the collection. This hobby for Miller began in the late 1970s and continues to be a passion for the couple.
Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
