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If you have an event you want to share
with the community, email it two weeks
in advance to The Skanner at
info@theskanner.com
Saturday november 26
HOlIDAY TREE lIgHTINg CEREMONY: Featuring
performances from the Illustrious Mr. Ben Tyleena
FairyFunkMother, and the Sugarplum
Elves. The event hosts treats and
delights for adults and children alike.
4 – 6 p.m. at Mississippi Commons.
Free admission. Portland State university
registration at 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Fair begins
at 8:30 a.m. For more info call 503-282-7973 or
visit www.bufor.org
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CIVIl WAR VIEWINg gATHERINg: Drop
by the square in between your
holiday shopping to check out the
score of the Civil War game
between the Duck and the Beavers
on Portland’s own advan! Pioneer
Courthouse Square.
Thursday november 24
HERITAgE HOlIDAY BAZAAR &
EXTRAVAgANZA: Homemade crafts,
jewelry, hand sewn items, candles,
holiday desserts and much more. 9
a.m. – 4 p.m. Heritage High School,
7825 NE 130th Ave. Vancouver, WA.
FREE THANkSgIVINg DINNER AlSO WITH
VEgETARIAN AND VEgAN OPTIONS! Storytelling,
good food, community, volunteers welcome.
Noon – 4 p.m. Celebration Tabernacle, 8131 N.
Denver For questions about volunteering call
503-890-5393.
friday december 2
friday november 25
PORTlAND CAREER FAIR! Meet local
companies in your area that are
hiring. Bring resumes and dress for
an interview. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Red
lion Hotel on the River, 909 N.
Hayden Island Dr.
TREE lIgHTINg CEREMONY: This year’s event will
feature a holiday sing-a-long featuring Pink
Martini, member of the Oregon Symphony and
the Pacific Youth Choir. 5:30 p.m. Pioneer
Courthouse Square.
AlBERTA MAIN STREET PRESENTS TANNENBAuM
MADNESS! Tannenbaum Madness is a walking
window tour of whimsical, wacky and artistic
trees created by businesses on NE Alberta
between NE 13th and 31st avenues. 4 – 8 p.m.
The street will be hopping with carolers, festive
lights and much more.
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Saturday december 3
BlACk uNITED FuND COllEgE FAIR!
Session include: college 101/college
life, financial aid and scholarships,
visiting with over 10 local colleges
and universities and much more.
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Thirteen of the dogs and puppies and 14 of the cats
turned over to Washington County Animal Services as
part of the largest neglect case in Washington County in
years are up for adoption at the Bonnie l. Hays Small
Animal Shelter in Hillsboro. Seven of the dogs are
puppies that are about 3 months old, the others are
adults. All are lhasa Apso-mixes. The cats range in age
and appearance. Bring one home by calling 503-846-
7041.
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groups. 9 a.m. Fourth & Fifth avenues between
Pine and university streets.
CHICk N COOP CRAFTS HOlIDAY BAZAAR! Chicks,
peeps, hens and friends. Hassle free shopping as
50 NW crafters present their quality wares,
clothing, wood, glass and much more. 9 a.m. –
6 p.m. Country Village, 23718 Bothell Everett
Hwy.
If you have an event you want to share
with the community, email it two weeks
in advance to The Skanner at
info@theskanner.com
friday november 25
MACY’S HOlIDAY PARADE! Straight from the North
Pole, Santa Claus will be spreading joy and
good cheer as he winds his way through the
streets of Downtown Seattle. Followed by floats,
costumed characters and local community
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Saturday november 26
MAgIC IN THE MARkET DECkS PIkE PlACE MARkET.
Products and historic traditions. Pike Place Market
grows even more colorful when thousands of
lights are turned on all at once. 5 p.m. Pike
Place Market.
monday november 28
CHRISTMAS CARNIVAl! This fun-for-all community
event will bring out the Christmas spirit in both the
young and the young at heart. Magicians,
balloon twisters, face painters and much more.
Free. Noon – 5 p.m. The Westin Seattle.
friday december 2
gREAT FIggY PuDDINg STREET CORNER CAROlINg
COMPETITION! This is an annual fundraiser for the
Pike Market Senior Center & Downtown Food
Bank. This event provides free family
entertainment and is the biggest single musical
holiday event in Seattle. 5 – 8:30 p.m. Westlake
Center & Pine street between 3rd & 7th Avenues.
Suggested $10 donation.
Saturday december 3
THE NORTHWEST YOuTH HARP ENSEMBlE PERFORMS
AT THE SEATTlE PuBlIC lIBRARY! Members of the
NW Youth Harp Ensemble will perform holiday
favorites from 3 — 4 p.m. at the Ballard Branch
location, 5614 22nd Ave. NW