#gifting to: chloe nwokobia

[jmiemagvans]

Merry Christmas everyone!

@narilily, @cagenewman, @chloenwckobia, @brooksienewman, @xsylcuenco, @docolives, @darpow, @ahlandrieu @stellylee

Nari

For our resident plant mama... first some really fun wine glasses! I laughed a little too hard. And the next one is a butterfly puddler, which I felt fitting because gardens and butterflies.

Cage

A backpack for your travels. You're busy and you've got a lot to do! So this is for a future trip somewhere special. And a make-your-own-game kit, something you and Colton can do together, which is pretty cool, I think!

Chloe

Some coloring pencils since we talked a little bit about being creative! Well, you can use these for just doodling or anything you want, really! And I found this plus tamagotchi which I found to be really funny and cute.

Brooksie

I saw these cufflinks that are made of the workings of a watch. They look really snazzy to me, honestly. The bag is something I also thought was pretty cool, something to help your work at the farm and moving stuff around.

Sylvia

To one of my best friends here and anywhere, I think these earrings are really cute, and they go with almost anything, right? And the slippers made me think of you, being stylish and colorful.

Livvy

So I hear you like squishmallows, so here is one that is a cat! Plus you have a cat named Mallow, so that's perfect, right? Next... I hear you like wine... so, a wine slushie kit to use to your heart's content!

Darrius

Okay, these history quotes made me laugh. But I always love chatting with you and talking about your classes! So a cheeky mug and an even cheekier shirt.

Annie

For your shopping adventures, a new tote bag! It's colorful and it's made of recycled materials, which makes it even better. And a make-your-own play dough kit for the kids!

Stelly

I hear you like music, so I found this really cool mechanical music box where you can put bumps in the sheet music to match your favorite tunes, and as you turn the crank, it plays! Next is a sunography kit! You can make pictures in the sun with this special paper.

[merrock]

event: Creek Fest

location: Hideaway Market

ic timeline: September 16 -23

ooc timeline: same dates

Creek Fest is here! It's bigger and better than ever this year, with tons of fun, fall-related things to see and do in the Hideaway Market!

Firstly, don't miss out on the various shop fronts and tents and booths that are set up in the shopping centers of Hideaway Market. In the center of the Market, you can find several food and drink tents, as well as face painting and games set up for the kids -- such as corn hole, the corn pit, a scavenger hunt and much more! There is also a stage set up for live performances (click here)!

There is a 'DIY Station' in the middle of Hideaway Market's center, where you will be able to paint and carve pumpkins, stuff your own scarecrows, make wreaths and floral arrangements, and much more for all of your fall décor needs.

Transportation in the form of hay rides is available to take you to the following places:

Harmony Ranch -- where you can participate in the corn maze (and sunflower maze!) and buy a few good dairy products, as well as end of season farmer's market goodies. petting zoo & pony rides set up, as well (for anyone from kid aged to adults).

Lavender Lane -- grab all the pumpkins, mums and fall flowers that you might need for your decorating seasons! gift cards are available for those who want to pick up at a later time, too.

Black Creek -- visit the creek for staged photos and a nature walk along the trail to enjoy one of our favorite features of Merrock, guided by park rangers.

Sunrise Orchard -- a quick trip to the orchard to grab a ton of apples, so you can make some delicious apple pie!

The Festival will be open from 10AM until 8PM EST every night, so there's plenty of time to get out and enjoy everything that you want to enjoy. Have fun! xx

UNDER THE CUT are posts made by our Merrockites, showcasing their talents, businesses, or what they are offering at Creek Fest!

RYDER ANDERSON (personal) -- ghost / abstract paintings.

RAFAEL BARDALES (Bardales Inc.) -- prize wheel.

JASON BROWNING (Merrock State Park) -- guided trail walks.

THEO BROWNING (Merrock FD) -- family day & fun.

NARI GIM (Lavender Lane) -- mums & pretty fall things.

SHOSHANNA HART (Wild at Hart) -- diy bouquets.

MIRANDA HARTMAN (The Color Wine) -- paintings & giveaways.

OLIVIA HARTMAN (Harmony Healers) -- pony & horse rides.

JAYLA HOPKINS (personal) -- bead jewelry.

DELILAH MORRIS (morris winery) -- tasting specials.

CAGE NEWMAN (Creekside) -- fall decor & furniture.

KELLAN NEWMAN (Newman Family Farm) -- blueberries.

CHLOE NWOKOBIA (personal) -- crochet pieces.

ELISE QUINN (taste) -- yummy drink options.

LEYLA TEHRANI (Mawk Tales) -- delicious drinks.

AMINA ZAIDI (Universal Rocks) -- myo cinnamon brooms.

If you would like to contribute and be involved, please be sure to tag your post with #merrockevent.

[chloenwckobia]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NARI! • @narilily

A little birdy told me that it was your birthday, so I wanted to wish you the happiest of birthdays! Thank you so much for being my friend - you're a gem of a person and I'm so lucky to have you in my life. I hope the future brings you lots of good things! For your gifts, I saw this at the yard sale and I knew I had to get it for you! It was just so Nari coded and I hope you show me some of your designs when you're done! And I got you a necklace that represented your birth month, it just seemed so fitting for you! Again, I wish you a very happy birthday!

💖 - Chloe Nwokobia

[chloenwckobia]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAGE! • @cagenewman

Happy birthday, friend! Today is your special day, so I hope that it's a good one! Gives us all an excuse to eat some more cake today! For your gifts, I'm a big fan of music so I made you a playlist. The songs are based on your vibe, songs I think you'd like and songs that remind me of you! Secondly, I got you a dozen cookies from Cookie Cabin! I made sure to get you some of their iced cookies, which are A+. And lastly, I know you work hard so I got you a self-care kit that will allow you to take some time for yourself when you need it. Hope your birthday is everything and more!

💖 - Chloe Nwokobia

[chloenwckobia]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DARRIUS! • @darpow

Today is your day. Today is absolutely all about you and no one can say otherwise. I'm so lucky to have met you, and it's nice that we've bonded over music, food, and things that bring us nostalgia. I can honestly say that I have never met anyone like you, and that's a good thing. I know this world has a lot of ugly things hidden within it - but then here you are like a ray of sunshine always shining light where it's dark. Honestly, if the world had more people like you it would be a better place. You work so hard for everything that you have, it truly does inspire me to be better and do better. I hope your birthday is as incredible as you are and you celebrate so hard. You deserve the best of days, especially today. Happy birthday, Dare. You're a wonderful friend. I love you big time.

💖 - Chloe Nwokobia

For your gifts, I wanted to get you something that I know you'd get some use out of, which is a cozy sweater with Maine on the front of it. Something I hope that will keep you warm until spring comes. Secondly, I know you're a big time professor, so I got you a magnify glass set so you can look through your books or articles or papers without much fuss. I got you some books, one about ghost towns along Route 66 and one with Maine Lingo. You probably know most sayings, but I know the nerd in you will enjoy the meanings behind them. Lastly, I got you a lobster bottle opener so you'll be able to open a beer or whatever else you may want to drink. Happy birthday, friend! Hope it's a good one.

[chloenwckobia]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STELLY! • @stellylee

Stelly, I'm so thankful our paths have crossed and we've become great friends. Whether it's conquering a corn maze or a horror movie, I know you'll be there with me. I hope you have the best day and I know you've got a great year ahead of you. Sending you lots of hugs on your day! For your first gift, I found this coin purse that made me think of you. Another thing I wanted to get you was a T-shirt that had all of the most iconic slashers on the front. It just made me laugh, so I thought it'd be perfect for you. Lastly, I wanted to make a curated playlist of songs that I thought you'd like. Music is my favorite way to share my love for someone, so I thought you'd like thirty songs (for your thirtieth b-day) that are recommended with you in mind. Have a happy, happy birthday!

💖 - Chloe Nwokobia

INSIDE THE CARD: three $10 lottery tickets

[chloenwckobia]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! •@xjaylahopkins

Happy, happy birthday to one of the loveliest girls in Merrock! I hope your day has been filled with all the love in the world and that you’re feeling extra special. As a gift to you, I got you a blanket that should keep you cozy as it gets colder in the next few months. Friends don’t let friends stay cold, yeah? I hope this next year brings you all the health and good things you could ever wish for.

- Chloe Nwokobia

[chloenwckobia]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KELLAN! • @brooksienewman

Happy birthday! I hope you've had a lovely day. I hope that this age brings good memories and all of the happiness for you. Thanks for always asking about the worms (they appreciate the concern), being a great dance partner and just a wonderful friend all around. Hopefully you can use these gifts after a long day on the farm!

💖 - Chloe Nwokobia