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4A ❚ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 ❚ APPEAL TRIBUNE Life in the Valley THINGS TO DO IN DECEMBER Lee Clarkson Salem Statesman Journal USA TODAY NETWORK Holidays at the Capitol The 38th annual event featuring area choral group performances and holiday lights and decor throughout the building, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Dec. 4 to 24; building open for dec- Holidays at the Capitol comes to the Oregon State Capitol from Dec. 4 to 24. MOLLY J. SMITH/STATESMAN JOURNAL oration viewing 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St. NE. Free. Go to www.oregoncapitol- .com for a detailed performance schedule. Friday, Dec. 13 “Winter Lights”: Salem Confluence Chorus’ annual holiday concert, featur- ing songs old and new to brighten and warm the long, cold nights of winter, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church of Salem, 700 Marion St. NE, Salem. $12-$15. facebook.com/events/ 424571195142572. Dec. 13-20 Curiously Wonderful Christmas Sto- ries: An evening of storytelling and Christmas cheer that celebrates holiday traditions from around the world, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 14, 19 and 20, 2 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15, Theatre at the M. Lee Pelton Playhouse, Willamette University, 900 State St., Salem. $12-$15. www.theatre33.org or 971-599-1029. Saturday, Dec. 14 Eugene Ballet’s Nutcracker: Celebrate your holiday season with a marvelous journey to The Nutcracker, 3 and 7:30 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem. $27-$47 adult; $17-$37 age 17 and younger; $22-$42 for groups of 10 or more. 503-375-3574 or www.elsino- retheatre.com. Keizer Holiday Lights Parade: Bundle up and see a magical night of twinkling lights and holiday music, 7 p.m., River Road N from Lockhaven Drive NE to Glynbrook St. N. fb.com/ 431985247550668. Stayton Holiday Kickoff: Downtown stores open for sopping from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., a 3:30 p.m. showing of “Arthur 3D Christmas” at the newly refurbished Star Cinema, hot chocolate and cookies from New Hope Community Church at 5:15 p.m., Christmas carols with the Stayton Community Singers, and Christmas tree lighting at the corner of Third Ave. and Ida St. between 5:45 and 6 p.m., Downtown Stayton. Free. fb.com/2471490453105862. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 14-15 Thursday, Dec. 19 “Carols for the Season”: Willamette Master Choir presents its annual holiday concert featuring a collection of Christ- mas carols and orchestra, chorus and soloist performances, 3 p.m. both days, Hudson Hall at Mary Rogers Music Cen- ter, Willamette University 900 State St., Salem. $20-$30. willamettemastercho- rus.org. O Holy Night: A Classical Christmas: An Emmy-nominated production featuring Marco Panuccio of London Symphony Orchestra, Beijing Symphony and the Lyric Opera of Chicago fame and collab- orative pianist Evan C. Paul, 7:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3737 Liberty Road S, Salem. $15-75. brownpapertickets.com/ event/4408122. Silver Falls Christmas Festival: Fun for the whole family at this 42nd annual event including crafts, live music, free refreshments, wreath making, a visit from Santa Claus, holiday lights and winter hikes, 10 a.m., Silver Falls State Park, Silver Falls Hwy. SE, Silverton. Free admission, but parking is $5 per vehicle. oregonstateparks.org. “The Hope of Christmas”: A contempo- rary drama/musical with comedic and hard-hitting moments and a story that points out that in a world filled with hopelessness, there is hope in Christ, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, 6 p.m. Dec. 15, Grace Bap- tist Church Salem, 4197 State St., Sa- lem. Admission is free, seats are lim- ited. 503-585-2667 to reserve tickets. fb.com/408129656757630. Sunday, Dec. 15 “Sing We Now of Christmas”: Festival Chorale Oregon presents its annual holiday event with traditional carols, an audience sing-along and the opportuni- ty for children to gather on stage for the telling of a classic holiday story, 4 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem. $10. 503-375-3574 or www.elsi- noretheatre.com. In the Kitchen with Mrs. Claus: Cup- cake decorating, holiday cookies, hot cocoa, mason jar crafts and a keepsake photo with Mrs. Claus, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m., Salem’s Riverfront Carousel, 101 Front St. NE, Salem. $20 per person by reser- vation only. 503-540-0374. Tuesday, Dec. 24 Children’s Christmas Eve Service: All children and their family members are invited to attend a service geared for children, including a puppet show, a special gift for each child and lots of Christmas carols, 3:30 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1770 Baxter Road SE, Salem. Free. fb.com/ 2435847800037232. Salem Tuba Holiday: The annual tradi- tion returns with musical merriment performed by players of conical bore instruments: baritone horns, euphoni- ums, tubas and Sousaphones, noon, Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Sa- lem. $10. 503-375-3574 or www.elsino- retheatre.com. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Blue Skies Concert: One of the premier dance bands in the Pacific Northwest, Blue Skies brings its smooth big band sound for a 20s-themed New Year’s Eve party, doors open 7 p.m., swing dance lessons 8 to 9 p.m., Blue Skies performs 9 p.m., countdown and champagne toast at midnight, The Grand Hall at The Oregon Garden, 879 West Main St., Silverton. $75 for single ticket, $130 for couple ticket, prices increase Dec. 15. christmasinthegarden.com/concerts. A Christmas Gift To You! L2501HST RTV-X900WL-H • 24.8 Gross HP,† 3-Cylinder Kubota Diesel Engine • 4WD • Hydrostatic Transmission (HST) • Performance-Matched Implements Available • 21.6 Gross HP,† 3-Cylinder Kubota Diesel Engine • Variable Hydro Transmission (VHT-X) • Standard 4-Wheel Drive • 60:40 Split Bench Seats Provide Hours of Riding Comfort KX033-4R3A • 24.8 Gross HP† Kubota Diesel Engine • Optional Hydraulic Angle Blade • Deluxe Suspension Seat • Strong Bucket Breakout Force 0 % DOWN, 0 % A.P.R. 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