10
december1
2016
Welcome to The Spirit of Christmas in Vernonia
Join us in our traditional small town
celebration of the Christmas season, something we
call “The Spirit of Christmas in Vernonia.”
This annual event features traditions both
new and old. We hope you will take time to enjoy the
sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the holiday season
as we celebrate Christmas throughout the community
on Saturday, December 3 rd .
Lighted Home Decorating Contest - Decorate
your home and property and light up your
neighborhood to win credit on your electric bill
from West Oregon Electric. Register at R&S
Market. Judging will take place on Friday
evening, December 2 nd .
Downtown Business Window Display Contest -
Make sure to stroll downdown to see all the local
businesses who help make everything festive
with storefront trees and window displays.
Sponsored by the Vernonia Area Chamber of
Commerce.
3 rd Annual Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk, 9:30,
Anderson Park - Race goes from Anderson Park,
around Vernonia Lake, and back. Registration at
9:00, race starts at 9:30. Entry fee is $20 for adults,
$10 for youth, 10 and under free. Pre-register at
their Facebook page: “Third Annual Ugly Sweater
Run.” Sponsored by the Vernonia Area Chamber of
Commerce.
Storytelling & Craft: “The
Mitten,” 11:00, Vernonia Library
Storytelling & Craft: “Gingerbread
Friends,” 12:30, Blue House Café
Christmas Cookie Bake-Off, 1:30,
Blue House Café Entries must
include 1 dozen plated cookies.
Adults (13+) and youth judged
separately. Cash prizes awarded.
Registration at 11:00, judging at
1:30. No entry fee.
Contest Winners Announced,
2:00, Blue House Café-
Winners of the Lighted Home
Decorating, Business Window
Display, Chili Cook-off,
Gingerbread House, and Cookie
contests will be announced.
Storytelling & Craft: “The Elf on the Shelf,” 2:30,
Blue House Café
Storytelling: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,”
3:30, R&S Market
Lighted Parade, 5:30, State Avenue to City Hall -
Lighted log trucks, lighted vehicles and lighted
marchers are all welcome. Sign up at Napa; line up
at 5:00, parade starts at 5:30.
Christmas Tree Lighting, following the parade,
Vernonia Realty - Join Santa & Mrs. Claus as we light
the Christmas tree at the corner of Bridge Street and
Weed Avenue.
Meet Santa & Mrs.
Claus, following the
tree lighting, Blue
House Café - Santa &
Mrs. Claus will arrive
in the lighted parade
and greet children at
the Blue House Café.
Horse & Buggy Rides with Donner, 11-3, City Hall -
Rick Hobart and his horse Donner will be available
for buggy rides around town, starting and ending
beside City Hall.
Vernonia Dickens Carolers, 11-4 - Watch for these
carolers in full Victorian costume, wandering the
streets and spreading Christmas joy throughout the
day.
Spaghetti Dinner and
Auction, after tree
lighting, Cabin in
Vernonia (formerly
the Scout Cabin) - Join
the Vernonia Seventh
Day Adventist Church
congregation at this annual fundraiser. The dinner
will benefit the Vernonia Cares Food Bank and the
auction benefits the church’s renovation fund.
Tavern Time: Christmas Trivia, 8:30, All In Pub -
Grab a hot or cold beverage and join
us for some fun and
laughs, and learn
something while
you’re at it!
Christmas Meal
Specials, all day
- Stop by these
local restaurants
during the day or
evening for a special
Christmas Meal
deal: La Cabana,
Black Iron Grill,
Mariolino’s, Cedar
Side Inn, and All In
Pub
Christmas in the
Country Bazaar,
and Vernonia
Homebased Business Bazaar, 10-5,
Vernonia Schools Commons - Stop by for holiday
shopping and support local artists and craftspeople,
along with local non-profits and school groups.
Local direct marketing vendors will also be gathered
together with their products to help you with your
holiday shopping.
Wine Tasting & Pairing, 10-6, Black Iron Grill -
Stop by and join Wines of Oregon for a wine tasting
event. Black Iron Grill will serve specials all day that
will pair with the wines being offered.
Winter Art Show, 10-7, Grey Dawn
Gallery - See fine art and enjoy
refreshments at this wonderful
local gallery. The show features a
selection of new images by landscape
photographer Christopher Burkett.
Coloring Contest, 11-1:30, Blue
House Café - Great prizes for kids
ages 3-12. Coloring Contest will be
judged at 1:30 pm. Sponsored by
the Vernonia Volunteer Ambulance
Association.
Petting Zoo & Nativity Scene, 11-4, Creatures Pet
Store - Live animals and a
vintage nativity scene, that
honors Tessie and Edison
Aldrich, help tell the Christmas
story.
Chocolate Walk, 11-4,
Downtown Businesses -
Sample and purchase various
chocolate treats at local
businesses. Look for the big
Hershey’s Kiss at participating
shops.
Lions Club Hot Cider,
11-4, Blue House Café - The
Vernonia Lions Club will be
serving free hot cider, as well as
holding a raffle.
Gingerbread House Show-Off,
11-4, Blue House Café - All
entries must fit on a 13”x18” baking sheet; after
that... anything
goes! Stop by to
admire the entries
and vote; cash
prizes awarded by
People’s Choice
for top three in
0-12 and 13+
categories. No
entry fee.
Chili Cook-Off
& Feed, 11-4,
Blue House Café
The Vernonia
Volunteer
Ambulance Association will host this fundraising
event again this year. Please bring your homemade
chili in a crockpot at 10:30 am. Chili can be hot,
veggie, turkey, or traditional... as long as it’s chili!
Judging starts at 11:00 am. Great prizes awarded
in the following age groups: 16 & under, 17-30, and
31+. $10 entry fee. $5 chili lunch may be purchased
following the judging; includes cornbread or biscuit,
drink and cookie.