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December 2019
“A Xmas Cuento Remix” at Milagro Theatre, Nov. 29-Dec. 22
Milagro Theatre presents "A Xmas Cuento Remix," Nov. 29-Dec. 22. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. at Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark Street, Portland. A modern-day, Latinx take on Dickens' classic Christmas Carol, this new adaptation provides a fresh perspective on time-honored holiday traditions. Combining strong female leads, modern music, and holiday cheer, join us for a new Christmas cuento for today! Anita Chapa has lost her job on Christmas Eve and with her…
Find out more »Touch of Class Chorale presents “The Gifts of Winter”
Touch of Class Chorale, a Clark County-based community choir of more than 40 singers, presents “The Gifts of Winter,” a concert celebrating the gift of family and friends during the holiday season. Performances are: Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Vancouver Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at Mill Plain United Methodist Church Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at East Woods Presbyterian Church There will be a separate performance at 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec.…
Find out more »Christmas Tree Trains
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad's month-long Christmas tree excursions are chugging through North Clark County. The all-volunteer railroad will be offering three diesel runs — featuring fresh-cut trees and visits with Santa — on Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and 8, Dec. 14 and 15. The 1941 ALCO S-2 departs at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. from the station at 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Finale excursions are at noon and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 21…
Find out more »Paint Your Pet Sundays at Vancouver Art Space
Show some love for your furry best friends, and help out animals in need at the same time during Paint Your Pet Sundays at Vancouver Art Space in the Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283 (on the upper level, near the library, food court and JC Penney's). Classes will be held on Sundays, Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 29. All classes start at 3 p.m. and end around 6 p.m. Here's how it works: email a photo…
Find out more »Vancouver Master Chorale presents “A Celebration of Carols,” Dec. 7-8
The Vancouver Master Chorale offers "A Celebration of Carols" concert with two performances: 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. General admission $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. Season tickets available online for three-concert series $55. Tickets are available at www.vancouvermasterchorale.org. Vancouver Master Chorale, directed by Jana Hart and accompanied by Laurie Chinn, welcomes Bruce Dunn, principal trumpet with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra,…
Find out more »Oregon Repertory Singers present “Glory of Christmas” concerts
This December, Oregon Repertory Singers (ORS) offers a holiday concert of choral gems that evoke the Northwest spirit. Dr. Ethan Sperry, the group’s artistic director, has programmed a holiday concert that presents works new to Portland as well as sentimental holiday classics. Performances are 4 p.m. Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at First United Methodist Church, 1838 S.W. Jefferson St. Portland. Tickets may be purchased at https://orsglory2019.bpt.me/ or by calling 800-838-3006. Ticket prices range…
Find out more »NW Children’s Theater Presents “Matilda the Musical,” Dec. 7-Jan. 5
Northwest Children’s Theater’s holiday production is all about kids becoming superheroes. Based on the book by beloved children’s author Roald Dahl, the smash hit, Tony Award-winning "Matilda the Musical" is a wildly funny, sometimes heartbreaking, and always inspiring tale about the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and a girl who won’t let being “little” stop her from putting an unjust world right. All good superhero stories need a despicable villain—and Matilda offers a few. Most ofthe adult characters…
Find out more »ZooLights, Nov. 29-Jan. 5
ZooLights is back! The Oregon Zoo’s walk-through winter wonderland of more than 1.5 million colored lights opens Nov. 29 is open through Jan. 5, with an additional Sensory Night on Jan. 6. Over the past two years, nearly half a million visitors have strolled through the forests of lighted trees, been dazzled by life-size illuminated animal silhouettes and taken a ride on the light-bedecked zoo trains. Tickets range from $9.95 to $19.95. To purchase online tickets, go to oregonzoo.org/zoolights. During…
Find out more »The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights, Nov. 29 to Dec. 30
The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is open from Nov. 29 through Dec. 30, and is open every day except Christmas Day from 5 to 9:30 p.m. The Festival of Lights is a walk-through event and visitors can expect to walk approximately one quarter mile. All entertainment areas are either indoors or fully tented but visitors should dress for the weather. Approximately 2.2 million lights adorn the trees and pathways for a truly magical experience. Continuous family entertainment in The Grotto’s plaza…
Find out more »Ballroom, Nightclub and Swing Dancing
Learn beyond beginning club foxtrot with a nightclub twist from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., beyond beginning retro swing from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Intermediate Foxtrot from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $60 for a six-week session or a $12 drop-in fee per class. Multi-class discounts are available. Classes are held weekly, Nov. 3 to Dec. 15. No class Dec. 1. Classes are taught by Joseph and Julieann Platt, former Arthur Murray Ballroom dance instructor. To sign up,…
Find out more »Winter Wonderland Light Show at Portland International Raceway; proceeds benefit charity
The Safeway Winter Wonderland holiday light show, powered by Advantis Credit Union, opens for the season starting Nov. 29 from 5 to 11 p.m. at Portland International Raceway (PIR). The light show, open through Jan. 4, operates as a fundraiser for Sunshine Division's food and clothing assistance programs. Title sponsor, the Safeway Foundation, and "powered by" sponsor, Advantis Credit Union, provide significant funding for the holiday light show again this year. Recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as the "Largest Holiday…
Find out more »Codependents Anonymous Blue Book Meeting
This is a CoDA 12-step group for adult men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships and boundaries. Enter through Urgent Care off Main Street. Take elevator to the basement to the Fir Willow room. For more information, visit www.coda-pdx.org.
Find out more »Tony Starlight Christmas Show at Old Liberty Theater
Enjoy Tony Starlight's Christmas Show at the Old Liberty Theater, 115 N. Main Ave. in Ridgefield, on Sunday, Dec. 8 — an old school, Vegas-style variety show celebrating the holidays with music and comedy. The show begins at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission is $25 for all ages. Advance tickets are available by calling 360-887-7260. For more information, visit www.tonystarlight.com.
Find out more »Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic: "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley," playing at Portland's Center Stage at the Armory, Nov. 30 to Dec. 29. Showtimes are Tuesdays through Sundays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., with an additional 11 a.m. matinee show on Thursdays. Tickets, $25 to $87, are available at www.pcs.org. Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.…
Find out more »“Say Goodnight to God” Advent Worship at Columbia Presbyterian Church
Experience Advent worship gatherings centered on experiencing God’s restoration and comfort through the beauty of music, art and story on Sunday evenings Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22, from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. in the Chapel at Columbia Presbyterian Church.
Find out more »Gifford Pinchot National Forest Christmas tree permits available
Christmas tree permits for the 2019 season are available for purchase. Permits are $5 per tree with a limit of five permits per household. This year the Gifford Pinchot National Forest is one of thirteen national forests offering permits online as well as in person. Christmas tree permits purchased online will need to be printed to be valid. Purchase and print an online permit at https://openforest.fs.usda.gov. Christmas tree permits are also available at local Forest Service offices and participating vendors…
Find out more »Be a Santa to a Senior
Many seniors live alone, without someone to share the holidays. Home Instead Senior Care is offering the Vancouver and Clark County community a chance to spread joy to local seniors. Through the Be a Santa to a Senior program, community members can give a senior a special holiday gift. Visit one of the participating locations listed below and look for the Be a Santa to a Senior tree on display from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10. Each tree will be…
Find out more »Outdoor Art Walk at Columbia Springs, Dec. 9-14
Artist Erin Dengerink, in collaboration with Columbia Springs, will create a series of temporary sculptures on the trails, on view to visitors Dec. 9 to 14. Made mostly of rocks and ice, the artwork will slowly transform. The ice will turn to water, while the rocks will remain. The rocks themselves will be placed to mimic a river bed or pond, with colorful stones. Dengerink's goal is to help visitors see the trail in a new way, with art that…
Find out more »Free Weekly Microsoft Word and Excel Classes
Take free classes in Word and Excel, including beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. The classes are held every week; the Monday class is Word, and the Tuesday class is Excel. With a Score of 80%, students will be certified in Microsoft Training. Classes are open to the public and funded by Goodwill Industries
Find out more »City of Camas Parks and Recreation BodyUpRI Fit Camp with Dawn
An indoor/outdoor full body workout with intervals of cardio exercises, resistance training, core work and stretching. Fit Camp is open to all fitness levels, and modifications can be made to keep it low impact or to crank up the intensity. Weather permitting, the group will head outside to use the surrounding paths, benches and fields as part of the class. Bring a mat, light weights and water. 5-week series for $75/ Drop-in $18
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