The winter months may be slow times for many of us, but for Foothills SNAPS, it's all hands on deck.

SNAPS Executive Director Orvella Small says a popular event for the organization is Sibshops.

"It's for the siblings that don't have special needs of any kind that would like to come and be a part of a program. And when they leave they learn a skill in order to be a good brother or sister. They are in the same place as other siblings, who maybe feel alone, but now they're not beacuse they've met some other one's. They become really good advocates for their brothers and sisters."

To get involved call SNAPS at (403)603-3232 or check out their website at fsnaps.org or find them on Facebook at Foothills Special Needs for Parents and Siblings.

SNAPS is also gearing up for the annual Heart Art Gala which includes work from local artists and their clients.

The fundraiser takes place Feb. 10 at Carlson's on Macleod from 7-10 p.m.

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