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seaside Shop Seaside Regular business hours Nov. 1 through Dec. 15 Downtown Seaside Businesses Seaside Downtown Development Association, 503-717-1914 www.seasidedowntown.com Shop Seaside! to be eligible to win merchandise and gift certificates filling the 7-foot tall Christmas stocking on display in the Carousel Mall. From Nov. 1 through Dec. 16, shoppers complete an entry card for every $40 spent at one or more participat- ing merchants. No limit to entries. Winter Reading Program Regular library hours Nov. 12 through Dec. 31 Seaside Public Library 1131 Broadway, 503-738-6742 www.seasidelibrary.org The children’s Winter Reading Program “Read for A Sheep” offers kids to learn about giving by read- ing a number of hours that translate to purchasing a sheep for a family in another country through Heifer International. Children can sign up for the program during regular library hours. Holiday Treasures Boutique 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17 Butterfield Cottage 570 Necanicum Drive Cannon Beach PEO chapter presents Holiday Treasures, a boutique gift fair that includes unique handcrafted needlework, kitchen delights, plants, holiday décor, gift items and more. All items fea- tured in a home-for-the-holidays setting. There will be gifts for children and adults, one-of-a-kind gifts, children’s books and specialty foods. Sales from the boutique will benefit education support for women. American Legion Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17, 18 and 19 American Legion Post 99 1315 Broadway, 503-717-1842 www.seasidepost99.org The Women’s Auxiliary of the Seaside American Legion will host its annual Christmas Bazaar fundraiser showcasing a variety of items including handcrafted holiday cards and ornaments, baked goods, knitted items and much more. Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 Seaside United Methodist Church 241 N. Holladay Drive, 503-738-7562 There will be great selections and affordable prices of handmade crafts and quilts; a cookie walk; baked foods, jams and jellies; one-of-a-kind items; and gift baskets. Lunch will also be served. Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk 8:30 a.m. Nov. 24 Quatat Park 493 Oceanway St., 503-738-3311 www.sunsetempire.com Sponsored by Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District and Lum’s Auto Center, the annual Turkey Trot race will take place Thanksgiving morning for friends and families to enjoy the fall coastal weather and exercise. There will be water and snacks pro- vided, prizes for first place male and female racers and t-shirts (priced separately), while supplies last. Entry fee is $10 per participant. Race begins at 9 a.m. Seaside Parade of Lights 7 p.m. Nov. 25 Downtown Seaside, 503-738-6391 www.seasidechamber.com Seaside rings in the holiday season each year with a Parade of Lights, tree lighting, caroling and visits from Santa. Parade line up starts at 6 p.m. and will travel along Holladay and Broadway. There will be prizes awarded to floats with the best display of lights. Following the parade will be a community tree lighting ceremony with caroling, hot cider and cocoa in front of Finns Fish House. Holiday Gift Fair Noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 27 Seaside Civic & Convention Center 415 First Ave., 503-738-6391 www.seasidechamber.com The Seaside Holiday Artisan Gift Fair celebrates 43 years participating in the annual yuletide activities including more than 70 boutique vendors featuring artists, craftsmen and jewelers; clothing, children’s items, food candy and books showcasing a variety of products for every shopper. There will be visits by Santa and a kid’s woodworking clinic by Home Depot, while supplies last. Visits with Santa 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 25, noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 26 and 27 Seaside Civic & Convention Center 6 • HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2016 • WWW.DAILYASTORIAN.COM HOLIDAY EVENTS 415 First Ave., 503-738-6391 www.seasidechamber.com Children can visit and get their pictures taken with Santa every day at the Holiday Artisan Gift Fair. Breakfast with Santa 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Nov. 26 McMenamins 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150 www.mcmenamins.com McMenamins is offering an alternative to long lines waiting for Santa by providing a hot buffet break- fast, fresh roasted coffee and more, all in a relaxing atmosphere. Bring a camera and smiles. Tickets are $18 adults, $13 children and free for six months and younger. Gingerbread Tea at Butterfield Cottage 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 Seaside Museum & Historical Society 570 Necanicum Drive, 503-738-7065 www.seasidemuseum.org Relax! Enjoy! Homemade gingerbread with whipped cream, tea, hot cider or hot cocoa. Raffle for gingerbread house and lots more. Raffle tickets are $1 or 8 for $5. Live holiday music by Linda Nielsen, northwest ukulele strummers and others. Tickets are $5 adults, $3 for children under 13. Photos with Santa 1 to 4 p.m. daily Nov. 26 through Dec. 24 (Tues. & Wed. by appointment only) Flash From the Past Old-Time Photos Seaside Carousel Mall 300 Broadway, #18, 503-738-9600 Have a photo taken with Santa Claus. Photos make life-long treasured gifts for your family, friends and you; appointments also available upon request. Cost for color photos for one 8 x 10 is $20, two 5 x 7 for $25, one CD for $25, and up to six pictures with your own camera for $10. Kiwanis Christmas Tree Sale 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 to 6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays Nov. 30 through Dec. 24 Seaside Outlets 1111 N. Roosevelt Drive The annual Christmas tree sale sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Seaside will take place in the park- ing lot at Seaside Outlets. The annual tree sale is a major fundraiser that benefits local Kiwanis Club programs and scholarships. Carousel Open House 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 1 Seaside Carousel Mall 300 Broadway, 503-738-6728 www.seasidecarouselmall.com The Carousel Mall will offer an open house, in- cludes a treasure hunt, free carousel rides, specials in each of the stores, food, beverages, and enter- tainment by the Seaside High School Jazz Band. Holiday Run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 The Relief Pitcher 2795 S. Roosevelt Drive, 503-325-6932 www.northcoastabate.com North Coast ABATE’s holiday run and chili feed is an annual event benefiting CCA Food Bank. Run ends at the Astoria Moose Lodge (420 17th St.) for chili, games and 50/50. Providence Festival of Trees Open House & Gala 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3 (open house) and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3 (gala) Seaside Civic & Convention Center 415 First Ave., 503-717-7604 www.providencefestivaloftrees.org/seaside Enter a winter wonderland of artistically decorated Christmas trees during Seaside Providence Foun- dation’s free annual Festival of Trees open house. Have photos taken with Santa and see beautiful trees lining a candy cane lane. In the evening, guests are invited to attend the annual gala dinner and auc- tion. Tickets for the gala are $100 per guest or $1,000 per table of 10. Winter Botanical Card Making 1 p.m. Dec. 3 Seaside Public Library 1131 Broadway, 503-738-6742 www.seasidelibrary.org Learn to make winter botanical holiday greeting cards with artist Dorota Haber-Lehigh using any winter theme to celebrate the holiday season. Sign up is required and all materials will be provided. Encore Christmas Recital 7 p.m. Dec. 9 Seaside Civic & Convention Center 415 First Ave., 503-717-1637 www.getyoudancing.com Encore Dance Studio will present its Toy Drive and Holiday Showcase featuring dancers of all ages per- forming ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical dance rou- tines. The audience will be entertained with routines including “I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Admission is free and open to the public. All toys donated at this event will be donated to The Wishing Tree. Children’s Holiday Celebration 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 10 Bob Chisholm Community Center 1225 Avenue A, 503-738-3311 www.sunsetempire.com The children’s holiday celebration is a holiday fa- vorite and features crafts, entertainment and cook- ies and punch provided by Kiwanis Club of Seaside; and a very special visit by Santa Claus! Santa flies in from the North Pole just to greet and take requests for presents at this annual event. As- sisted by his trusty Papa Elf, Santa will help make this event second to none in preparing for a festive holiday season. The event is free. Teen Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. Dec. 13 Seaside Public Library 1131 Broadway, 503-738-6742 www.seasidelibrary.org Teens, too, can get into the spirit of the holidays dur- ing a Teen Tuesdays “Holiday Gifts in a Jar” after school event. Check in at the front desk for more information. Preschool & Kinder Storytime 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 21 Seaside Public Library 1131 Broadway, 503-738-6742 www.seasidelibrary.org This is a preschooler holiday treat. Children attend- ing Kinder Storytime and Preschool Storytime will listen to holiday stories. In the afternoon, they can listen to more holiday stories and make gingerbread houses. Check in at the front desk for more infor- mation. New Year’s Eve Celebration 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31 McMenamins Sand Trap 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150 www.mcmenamins.com Make it a night to remember. Party to live music of rock, soul, pop and rhythm-n-blues music by Chris Merrill. No cover charge, 21 and older.
