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December 2018
101 Rods for Christmas
Rods and Reels for Kids is hosting its second annual 101 Rods for Christmas event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 15. It will be held at Vancouver Additional Storage, Burton West Unit 258, 11000 N.E. Burton Road, Vancouver. The event is being sponsored by Bar None Auctions, Les Schwab of southwest Washington, Additional Storage, NW Rods of Kalama and Sportsmans Warehouse. The event is for kids ages 3 to 16, with special attention to foster…
Find out more »Friends of the Carpenter Holiday Product Sale
Friends of the Carpenter will host its annual Holiday Product Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 14, and from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Friendship Center, 1600 W. 20th St. Find quality, hand-made wood items made in Vancouver, such as cheese boards made from sweet gum maple wood, donated by Esther Short Park through a partnership with the City of Vancouver. Other products include holiday ornaments, wooden toys, crosses, wall plaques, hand-turned pens, and…
Find out more »Cinnamon Bear Cruise Aboard the Portland Spirit
Join us aboard the Portland Spirit as we magically transform the boat into Maybeland from the classic radio show and beloved children's book. Magical fairies and elves will greet you as Captain Taffy and his crew get the cruise underway. We'll have story time with Queen Melissa, Presto the Magician will perform his magic show and Cinnamon Bear himself will be there for photos with the kids. Portland Spirit has created a likeness of the original Paddy O'Cinnamon in an…
Find out more »“A Christmas Tail” Christmas Boutique inside ReTails Thrift Store
An abundance of holiday decorations, including wreaths, snowmen, angels, elves, Santas, reindeer, ribbons, candles, garlands and so much more will be available for sale at "A Christmas Tail," a pop-up holiday boutique located inside ReTails Thrift Store, 5000 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. But wait, there's more: curious shoppers will also find ornaments, snow globes, holiday dishware, inflatable yard decorations, artificial trees (from tabletop-size to 12-feet tall), tree skirts, and other holiday trimmings. ReTails is owned and operated by The Humane…
Find out more »Dayley Dance Academy Northwest Holiday Princess Tea
Attend a Holiday Princess Tea at 11 a.m. Dec. 15 with VIP seating for the Dayley Dance Academy Northwest Holiday Dance Show at 1 p.m. Enjoy a royal tea time with dainty treats, visits from eight princesses, souvenirs, autographs and a special princess performance. Guests are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite princesses. Two tickets (parent/child pair) are $48, which includes the tea and all the extras, the princess appearances and the Holiday Dance Show. Additional tickets are $24…
Find out more »Furry Friends Kitten Adoption Event
Furry Friends Cat Rescue is hosting a special kitten adoption event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at The Cats Meow Luxury Boarding, 330 N.E. Chkalov Drive, Suite B, Vancouver. They are adopting out kittens from a large batch of rescued kittens from Cowlitz County, who have been nursed lovingly back to health at a cost to Furry Friends of around $10,000. See a video of the "Cowlitz Kittens" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkMKlKgdC-0&feature=youtu.be.
Find out more »Christmas Tree Train Rides
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad is offering special Christmas tree excursions in November and December: three diesel runs each Saturday and Sunday on Nov. 24 & 25, Dec. 1 & 2 and Dec. 8 & 9. The railroad's 1941 ALCO S-2 will depart at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. from the station in Yacolt. On Dec. 15 and 16, enjoy a steam train ride, departing at noon and 2:30 p.m. each day. This is a great time to pick out your…
Find out more »Holiday Open Studio with Artist Hilarie Couture
Artist Hilarie Couture will open her studio for commissioned portrait painting or other types of painting during two informal holiday open studio events from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 and 15. Couture will be painting in her studio and available to answer questions about her work and her process or discuss a portrait idea. Selected work will be specially priced for holiday gift-giving and gift certificates also will be available for workshops and classes or art purchases. There will…
Find out more »Cinnamon Bear Cruise Aboard the Portland Spirit
Join us aboard the Portland Spirit as we magically transform the boat into Maybeland from the classic radio show and beloved children's book. Magical fairies and elves will greet you as Captain Taffy and his crew get the cruise underway. We'll have story time with Queen Melissa, Presto the Magician will perform his magic show and Cinnamon Bear himself will be there for photos with the kids. Portland Spirit has created a likeness of the original Paddy O'Cinnamon in an…
Find out more »Christmas Tree Train Rides
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad is offering special Christmas tree excursions in November and December: three diesel runs each Saturday and Sunday on Nov. 24 & 25, Dec. 1 & 2 and Dec. 8 & 9. The railroad's 1941 ALCO S-2 will depart at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. from the station in Yacolt. On Dec. 15 and 16, enjoy a steam train ride, departing at noon and 2:30 p.m. each day. This is a great time to pick out your…
Find out more »Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
Get your ugly sweater get ready for some ugly fun from 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 15. Join several participating Uptown Village businesses for the third annual Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl! Find out which businesses are participating and where to get your map on the Facebook page under the events tab: www.facebook.com/uptownvillage/.
Find out more »ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo
The Oregon Zoo’s walk-through winter wonderland of more than 1.6 million colored lights is open now through Jan. 5. Over the past five years, more than a million visitors have strolled through the forests of lighted trees, been dazzled by life-size illuminated animal silhouettes and ridden the light-bedecked zoo trains. Tips for a great viewing experience are: Come early in the season Ride the MAX or take Lyft (using discount code ZooLights18) and come after 6 p.m. If you're driving,…
Find out more »The Grotto’s Annual Festival of Lights
The Grotto’s 31st Annual Christmas Festival of Lights opens Friday, Nov. 23. This Portland tradition runs nightly through Dec. 30, except Christmas day. Guests stroll among 1.5 million colorful lights, which line the scenic pathways. New this year is a spectacular 150-foot living Christmas tree at the entrance at N.E. 85th and Sandy Blvd. The festival features 196 indoor holiday concerts performed by many of the region’s finest school, church and civic choirs. Five concerts are scheduled each night and…
Find out more »Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show at the Portland International Raceway
The Safeway Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show, powered by Advantis Credit Union, opens for the season Nov. 23, from 5 to 11 p.m. at Portland International Raceway. The light show operates as a fundraiser for local food and clothing assistance programs. Spectators can enjoy the most impressive drive-through light show in the region, viewing over 250 colorful light set pieces and many fully animated scenes from the comfort of their own vehicle. Over two million visitors have taken the Winter Wonderland…
Find out more »Wine and Paint Nights, Holiday-Style
Let your inner artist enjoy some festive holiday fun during Holiday Wine and Paint Nights at the Vancouver Art Space, every Saturday in December from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring a friend to savor an evening of conversation, wine and painting. Paint a holiday-themed piece or choose from other images. All materials, instructions, beverages and snacks are included in the price, $40. Register online at EventBrite and choose your date: Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 or 29. Vancouver Art Space…
Find out more »Lantern Tours: An Evening at the Fort
Lantern Tours: An Evening at the Fort take place inside the Fort Vancouver stockade. Participants are treated to historical vignettes in several buildings as a park ranger guides them through the reconstructed fort. These vignettes transport the visitor back in time to exhibit what life was like at Fort Vancouver in the 1840s. The Lantern Tours begin at 7 pm, but visitors must arrive at 6:45 pm. Admission is $25 per adult, and $10 per youth. Dates are: October 20,…
Find out more »Cinnamon Bear Cruise Aboard the Portland Spirit
Join us aboard the Portland Spirit as we magically transform the boat into Maybeland from the classic radio show and beloved children's book. Magical fairies and elves will greet you as Captain Taffy and his crew get the cruise underway. We'll have story time with Queen Melissa, Presto the Magician will perform his magic show and Cinnamon Bear himself will be there for photos with the kids. Portland Spirit has created a likeness of the original Paddy O'Cinnamon in an…
Find out more »Free Mini Vintage Toy Show and Photos with Santa
Enjoy a free charity mini vintage toy show for Share House featuring free photos with "retro department store Santa" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16, sponsored by Vancouver Toy Junkies. The event will be held at Vancouver Pizza Company, 2219 Main St., Vancouver. Shop for vintage and antique toys while enjoying beer and pizza. Santa will be available for selfies. Admission is free with food and beverages available to purchase. Guests are encouraged to bring unwrapped…
Find out more »“A Christmas Tail” Christmas Boutique inside ReTails Thrift Store
An abundance of holiday decorations, including wreaths, snowmen, angels, elves, Santas, reindeer, ribbons, candles, garlands and so much more will be available for sale at "A Christmas Tail," a pop-up holiday boutique located inside ReTails Thrift Store, 5000 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. But wait, there's more: curious shoppers will also find ornaments, snow globes, holiday dishware, inflatable yard decorations, artificial trees (from tabletop-size to 12-feet tall), tree skirts, and other holiday trimmings. ReTails is owned and operated by The Humane…
Find out more »Christmas Tree Train Rides
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad is offering special Christmas tree excursions in November and December: three diesel runs each Saturday and Sunday on Nov. 24 & 25, Dec. 1 & 2 and Dec. 8 & 9. The railroad's 1941 ALCO S-2 will depart at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. from the station in Yacolt. On Dec. 15 and 16, enjoy a steam train ride, departing at noon and 2:30 p.m. each day. This is a great time to pick out your…
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