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4A ❚ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2019 ❚ APPEAL TRIBUNE Life in the Valley THE ULTIMATE MID-VALLEY HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE More things to do Abby Luschei Salem Statesman Journal USA TODAY NETWORK Happy holidays! There’s only one month remaining in the decade and so much to do in the Mid-Valley before 2019 is over. This ulti- mate guide to holiday events happening through December is filled with theater, tree lighting ceremonies, festivals, mar- kets, parades and so, so many lights. Make sure to grab a Sharpie and mark these festivities on the calendar: Events with lights Christmas in the Garden: Based on a traditional German Christmas Market, the 7th annual event returns to Silver- ton, with more than one million lights, ice skating, vendor shopping, festive music, photos with Santa and other ac- tivities, 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 29 through Jan. 5 (closed Dec. 2, 3, 9, 24 and 25), Oregon Garden Resort, 895 W Main St., Silver- ton. Ticket prices vary, season passes available. christmasinthegarden.com or 503-874-2539. Holidays at the Hangar: Indoor Winter Lights Festival: The first annu- al indoor winter lights festival featuring miles of lights decorated on Museum exhibits and aircraft, Santa, activities, food and drink, storytelling and more, 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-23, 27 and Dec. 29 through Jan. 1, Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, 500 NE Cap- tain Michael King Smith Way, McMinn- ville. $6 for ages 17 and older, $4 for mu- seum members and $3 for ages 3-16. evergreenmuseum.org. Parade of Lights: This parade hosted by the Independence Downtown Asso- ciation will feature lit parade floats, ani- mals and vehicles, 5:30 to 6 p.m. Satur- day, Dec. 7, downtown Independence. Free. fb.com/2407228006215786. Holiday Lights Parade: The Keizer Chamber of Commerce’s annual parade featuring lighted entries from local businesses, fire districts, civic groups, car clubs and marching bands, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, River Road from Lockhaven to Glynbrook, Keizer. Free. cm.keizerchamber.com. Keizer Miracle of Lights Display: Check out the houses in the Gubser Neighborhood decorated for the holi- days and benefit Marion Polk Food Share, 6 to 10 p.m. each night, Dec. 6-26, entrance is north on 14th from Lock- haven, Keizer (follow the event signs). Non-perishable food and cash dona- tions will be accepted at the tent on Mis- twood Drive. facebook.com/MiracleofChristmas Magic at the Mill: Celebrate the holi- days with thousands of lights, children’s activities, heritage tours, and black- smith and textile arts demonstrations, 5:30 to 8 p.m. each night, Dec. 19-23, Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. SE #200. $8 for adults, $5 for ages 3-17 and free for ages younger than 3 and WHC members. willametteheritage.org. Tree lighting events Santa’s Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony: Features a tree lighting, holiday parade, Santa, caroling, hot chocolate and local businesses open for shopping, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, McMinnville Downtown Association, 105 NE 3rd St. Free. fb.com/589053005171944. Mayor’s Tree Lighting: Featuring a tree lighting and Santa’s Workshop at the Woodburn Public Library (4 p.m.) and a holiday bazaar from 4 to 8 p.m. at Metropolis, 347 N Front St., 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, Downtown Plaza, locat- ed on 1st Street between Garfield and Hayes, Woodburn. Free. woodburn-or.gov. Downtown Twice Around Christ- mas Parade and Community Tree Lighting Ceremony: Featuring a tree lighting and a parade including the Al- bany Trolley, Horse Drawn Wagon, com- munity groups, schools, businesses and Santa riding on Albany’s Antique Fire Truck, 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, down- town Albany. Free. albanyvisitors.com. Tree Lighting Ceremony: Featuring a musical performance followed by the tree lighting ceremony, a visit from San- ta and complimentary refreshments, begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, Oregon State Capitol rotunda, 900 Court St. NE. Free. oregoncapitol.com. Holiday Tree Lighting: Featuring a tree lighting, Mid-Valley Christian Academy Choir, carols, Santa being es- corted by the Keizer Fire Department and a drawing for ages 12 and younger where two names will be drawn and Rylee O’Roke sleeps in Santa’s arms at the Tree Lighting Celebration in 2017. MOLLY J. SMITH/STATESMAN JOURNAL Mackenzie Gray and boyfriend Michael Guerrero take a selfie during Christmas in the Garden. MICHAELA ROMÁN/ STATESMAN JOURNAL asked to join Santa in flipping the switch that lights the tree, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, Walery Plaza, corner of Cherry Avenue and River Road. Free. keizerchamber.com. Star Trees Lighting and Holiday Celebration: Featuring the lighting of the historic star trees, a make-your-own S’mores bar, coat and clothing dona- tions, hot cocoa and cookies followed by a holiday concert in Smith Auditorium featuring the University Wind Ensem- ble, University Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Collective, Star Tree Lighting 6:30 p.m. and concert 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, Willamette University, 900 State St. Free. willamette.edu. 24th Annual Riverfront Park Holi- day Tree Lighting Ceremony: Featur- ing a tree lighting, a visit from Santa, complimentary hot chocolate and cook- ies, reindeer, letter to Santa station, live music from the North Salem High School Choir, crafts, scavenger hunt and visits from the Salem Fire Department and Salem’s Park Ranger, 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NE. Free. http://bit.ly/37mkUBe or 503- 588-6211. Silverton Tree Lighting: Featuring a tree lighting, music, hot chocolate and Santa arriving to light the tree on a Sil- verton fire truck, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Town Square Park, 111 W Main St., Silverton. Free. business.silvertonchamber.org. 52nd Annual Holiday Tree Light- ing: Featuring a tree lighting featuring various student groups, local business- es and organizations followed by cookie bake-off contest, arts and crafts, a Toys for Tots donation site and holiday pic- tures in the Werner University Center; plus a parade, starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Western Oregon University, 345 Monmouth Avenue N, Monmouth. Free. wou.edu. Christmas in the Country and Light Parade: Featuring “A Candy Land Christmas” parade, tree lighting and the Sublimity Fire District will give out candy canes with arts and crafts for children, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, pa- rade begins at Sublimity Middle School, 376 E Main St., tree lighting at City Hall, 245 NW Johnson St. Free. business.staytonsublimitychamber.org . Miracle on Main Street: Featuring a tree lighting, a holiday bazaar at the Dal- las Events Center, downtown business- es storefront decorating contest, Mr and Mrs. Claus at the Courthouse lawn, complimentary hot chocolate and cook- ies, music and a business lighting, holi- day bazaar 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Claus 3 to 6 p.m., tree lighting 6 p.m. and business lighting 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, downtown Dallas. Free. Mt. Angel: Featuring a parade and Santa lighting the “Tree Of Trades” downtown and handing out treats in the gazebo, parade begins at 5 p.m. Satur- day, Dec. 7, Mt. Angel Festhalle, 500 Wilco Highway, Mt. Angel. Free. This event is part of the Hazelnut Fest and German Holiday Market. Christmas in the Park: Featuring a tree lighting, photos with Santa, free re- freshments, hayrides, raffles and music, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, Porter- Boone Park, 1105 Main St., Aumsville. Free. fb.com/2528842970566397. Holiday theater productions “Dashing Through the Snow”: It’s four days before Christmas at the Snow- flake Inn in the tiny town of Tinsel, Tex- as. Innkeeper Trina has more than she can handle coping with her eccentric, nuttier-than-a-fruitcake guests who in- clude Mrs. Claus and one of Santa’s elves, a troupe of pompous B-level ac- tors, a feuding family and a wacky wed- ding party, Nov. 29 through Dec. 21, Pen- tacle Theatre, 324 52nd Avenue NW. $24-29. Tickets at 145 Liberty St. NE, 503-485-4300 or tickets.pentacletheatre.org. “‘Twas the Night Before Christ- mas”: The wild holiday adventures of a mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl who just won’t take no for an answer, on their quest to find out why Santa missed their house last year, Nov. 29 through Dec. 22, Enlightened Theatrics at Sa- lem’s Historic Grand, 187 High St. NE. $15-30; $10 for preview nights, free for students with Thespian cards. enlightenedtheatrics.org. “And the Snow Falls”: In 1938 Lon- don, the employees of a cosmetics shop are busy with before Christmas sales, but things are not going well, 7 p.m. Fri- day, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6-8 and 13-15, The Spot- light, 193 N 3rd St., Stayton. $8-15. face- book.com/aumsville communitytheatre. “Curiously Wonderful Christmas Stories”: Theatre 33 presents an eve- ning of storytelling, Christmas cheer and holiday traditions from around the world as Tom, Liz, Jenn, and Cameron rollick through curiously wonderful sto- ries, 7 p.m. Dec. 13-14 and 19-20; 2 p.m. Dec. 14-15, M. Lee Pelton Playhouse, Willamette University, 900 State St. $12-15. brownpapertickets.com/ event/4441589. “A Christmas Story — The Musi- cal”: All the iconic scenes from the movie are here, joined by a delightfully versatile score that ranges from gentle ballads to show-stopping full-ensemble numbers, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19-20 and 27- 28 and 2 p.m. Dec. 21-22 and 29, Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. $29-59. 503- 375-3574 or elsinoretheatre.com. Holiday Film Series: Two screenings at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. $6 per person per event. ❚ “Scrooged” (1988) Monday, Dec. 2 ❚ “The Santa Clause” (1994) Wednes- day, Dec. 4 ❚ “Elf ” (2003) Monday, Dec. 9 Christmas With the Keizer Com- munity Band Concert: The 40 member Keizer Community band will perform a family-friendly concert featuring car- ols, holiday favorites and a special sin- galong finale, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, Community Center, 930 Chema- wa Road N, Keizer. Free. kcband.org. Holidays at the Capitol: Listen to visiting choirs from all over the state and take in the Capitol’s holiday decor, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Sat- urday, Dec. 4-24, Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St. NE. Free. oregoncapitol.com. Christmas in Hudson Hall: The Wil- lamette University Music Department will perform a noncommercial presen- tation of the historical roots of the Christmas season in the ornately deco- rated Hudson Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 5-6, Willamette Univer- sity, 900 State St. $10 for adults, $8 for children and students w/ID. Tickets at willamette.edu. Winter Family Fest: Enjoy festive activities including face painting, live music, “a real snow experience,” live ice sculpting, an activities passport and a visit from Elsa and Olaf of “Frozen,” 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Riverview Park, 50 C St, Independence. Free for every- thing. fb.com/2532451167039197. Hazelnut Fest and German Holiday Market: A Kristkindle Market with au- thentic German and regional arts and crafts, Oregon wineries and breweries and foods that feature Hazelnuts, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur- day and Sunday, Dec. 6-8, Mt. Angel Festhalle, 500 Wilco Highway, Mt. An- gel. Free admission. hazelnutfest.org. Deepwood Holiday Market: Shop for holiday decorations, handmade soaps, wreaths, chocolates, wood- turned pens, vintage items and more, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, Deepwood Museum & Gar- dens, 1116 Mission St. SE. Free admis- sion. www.DeepwoodMuseum.org or 503-363-1825. Salem Holiday Market: Shop from local vendors and makers selling hand- made, handcrafted or homegrown items, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13-15, Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center, 2330 17th St. NE. $8 admission, $15 for couples on Friday; $4 admission Saturday and Sunday with discounted tickets; discounted tickets available in advance or at the event with donation, coupon, etc. salemcommunitymarkets.com. Keizer Jingle Dash: Dress up in San- ta suits, reindeer antlers or lights while you run, walk or stroll down River Road as spectators for the Keizer Holiday Lights Parade prepare for the light show to begin, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, starts and finishes at the Keizer Chamber of Commerce, 4118 River Road N, Keizer. $20-30. https://bit.ly/2NUct8M. Eugene Ballet’s Nutcracker: Each performance features hundreds of as- piring young dancers joining the Com- pany on stage, while the Sugar Plum Fairy transports all to the Snow King- dom and the Land of the Sweets, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. $17-47. elsinoretheatre.com. Festival Chorale Oregon: Sing We Now of Christmas: Enjoy traditional carols performed by the festival carolers with a select ensemble dressed in Victo- rian costume, 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, El- sinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. $10. elsinoretheatre.com. Salem Tuba Holiday: An annual tra- dition featuring musicians from all over the Northwest playing conical bore in- struments and performing an arrange- ment of popular Christmas carols and holiday songs, noon Tuesday, Dec. 24, Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. $10. elsinoretheatre.com. Abby Luschei is the arts and enter- tainment reporter for the Statesman Journal and can be reached at alus- chei@statesmanjournal.com or 503- 399-6747. Interested in telling at one of the up- coming Salem Storytellers Project events? Submit your story: www.storytellersproject.com/tell.