Save the Date: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Start planning now to attend Christmas at the Cook Carriage House, a day-long event spreading holiday cheer at AQ! Events will be added here as the event approaches, and here are just a few of the highlights!

11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Artisan / Vendor Bazaar

Sponsored by Campus Life

KNOW WHAT MAKES A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT? ... a funky knit hat... a retro bowl made out of a record... recycled/punk vintage jewelry... leather cuff bracelet or belt... alpaca gloves and scarves... fair trade woven purses... handmade art glass beads... journals and notebooks made from recycled books... swarovski crystal and bent wire ring... photography... handmade cards and notes... firey salsa... and more! These items and a greater variety all available for sale for $25 AND UNDER. Don't miss this awesome opportunity to stock up on holiday gifts for your friends and family! Skip the traffic, the lines, and the chaos and choose shop AQ! You'll be supporting AQ-based and local artisans and vendors!

* A vendor/artisan looking for an application? Click here!

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Decorate Your Own Christmas Cookie

Sponsored by Creative Dining / The Moose Cafe

Stop by The Moose Cafe and enjoy a make it and take it holiday cookie, created by YOU!

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - "How-To-AQ-Christmas" - Cookie Mix in a Jar

Sponsored by Campus Life

Presentation meets participation with "how-to" demonstrations that allow you to prep for the holidays and take a little something home with you! Learn how to prepare a gift that keeps on giving with Cookie Mix in a Jar! This "How-To" is limited to the first 24 participants who join us in the TV/Game Room.

1:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - AQ Family Christmas Photos

Sponsored by Campus Life

Take advantage of this AQ campus tradition with a twist - sign up for your photo-op in Campus Life, then purchase your pics online at a discounted rate!

2:00 - 3:00 p.m .- "How-To-AQ-Christmas" - Holiday Stress Balls

Sponsored by Wellness Services

Presentation meets participation with "how-to" demonstrations that allow you to prep for the holidays and take a little something home with you! Veronica Beitner will be in the TV/Game Room to share healthy tips for surviving and thriving this holiday season and teach you to make your own stress ball, to either get you through finals week or share as a gift!

Various Times Throughout the Day - Christmas Movies

Sponsored by Campus Life and Friends

Recall childhood memories while enjoying holiday favorites in the TV/Game Room.

Various Times Throughout the Day - Gift Wrapping

Visit the Campus Life Office to have your Christmas gifts wrapped. Wrapping is free, but donations are accepted, and will go to a good cause.

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - "How-To-AQ-Christmas" - Decorative Christmas Bulbs

Sponsored by Campus Life

Presentation meets participation with "how-to" demonstrations that allow you to prep for the holidays and take a little something home with you! Decorate a Christmas tree bulb in the TV/Game Room- make it for a friend, yourself, or add it to the AQ tree in front of the Carriage House.

7:00 p.m. - Christmas Tree Lighting

Sponsored by Student Senate

Sip on hot cocoa, sing carols, and enjoy the splendor as AQ's official Christmas Tree lights up the night!