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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Wednesday, November 22, 2017 East Oregonian/Hermiston Herald Page 3 Pendleton Thanksgiving Meal •Thursday, Nov. 23; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. •Salvation Army, 150 S.E. Emigrant Ave. Free. Everyone is welcome. Dona- tions accepted. Fall Harvest Celebration •Thursday, Nov. 23; 1-5 p.m. •Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 241 S.E. Second St. Free. Everyone is welcome. Those at- tending may bring a side dish or dessert to share, but it’s not required. The Art of the Gift •Friday, Nov. 24; 4:30 p.m., members sneak peek •Friday, Nov. 24; 5:30-7 p.m., general public •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org Free admission. The East Orego- nian Gallery is transformed into a show- case of creative gifts from craftspeople from across the nation. Unique stocking stuffers available for under $10. Also, one-of-a-kind gifts as well as functional and wearable items for sale. Member- ships available for $25. Regular hours Tuesday-Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays from noon-4 p.m. Runs through Dec. 31. Pendleton Ice Skating Rink •Monday-Fridays; 3-6 p.m.; Satur- day-Sundays and school holiday break; noon-8 p.m. •Roy Raley Ice Rink, 1205 S.W. Court Ave. www.pendletonparksandrec.com $2.50/fee, $1/skate rental, $12/Sat- urday Family Night from 5:30-8 p.m., includes admission, skate rental and hot chocolate. Opens Thanksgiving weekend for the season. Closed Christmas Day. Wildhorse Holiday Bazaar Staff photo by E.J. Harris Randy and Sharon Bigot won the best classical residential display in the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Christmas lighting contest. The Bigots use classical incandescent bulbs and hard-shelled lawn ornaments in the decorations. Christmas events come into motion in Pendleton By ANTONIO SIERRA EO Media Group When he’s not delivering toys to the world’s children, Santa Claus spends a lot of time sitting. At events across the country, Santa spends hours sitting in a chair as children clamber onto his lap, impart their Christmas wishlist and pose for a photo. With other Pendleton commu- nity events already hosting their own seated Santas, the Pendleton Parks and Recreation Department is deciding to change things up with a pair of events it’s collec- tively calling “Santa in Motion.” Instead of a “carb-heavy” meal at the department’s usual “Break- fast with Santa” event, Casey Brown, the department’s special events coordinator, said the Helen McCune Recreation Center will host “Dodgeball with Santa.” Instead of just sitting on his lap, the city is challenging locals to play a friendly game of glow- in-the-dark dodgeball. Competitors who play in the 8-16 or adults divisions will get a shot at prizes, spectators can get popcorn and everyone will get a chance to take a candid photo with jolly ol’ St. Nick himself at the Helen McCune Recreation Center. Although Santa will be on hand for the festivities, Brown said he’ll act as a referee and not as a player. Teams of five can register for $20. The registration deadline is Nov. 27. Brown said physical activities like dodgeball are more in line with one of Parks and Rec’s mottos: “Go play outside!” Kids will get the chance to do just that with the second half of the department’s new initiative — “Skating with Santa.” Kris Kringle will don a pair of the Festival of Trees offers similar holiday fun for a good cause. The festival is now known as WinterFest, but will still feature the St. Anthony Foundation trans- forming the Pendleton Conven- tion Center into veritable winter wonderland. Soundtracked by a local jazz band, attendees won’t just get to stroll among specially decorated Christmas trees, but they’ll get a chance to bid on them. Pre-lit trees and centerpieces will also be available for sale. Those that participate in the “Find the Pickle” scavenger hunt will get a chance at winning prizes like wine and holiday decor. The “evening celebration” will Staff photo by E.J. Harris Students with the Three Rs preschool practice signing the song be at the Pendleton Convention “Away in a Manger” during a dress rehearsal for a Christmas Center from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Dec. 1. Tickets are $35. pageant on Friday in Pendleton. Visitors will also be treated to a Association Executive Director prime rib and seafood dinner. The ice skates and take to the ice rink Molly Turner said attendees can event will benefit the Children’s at Roy Raley Park on Dec. 16. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Santa grab a punch card when they Museum of Eastern Oregon, will be available for pictures while arrive, and if they get it stamped Pioneer Relief Nursery and the other children’s activities are by seven of nine participating hospital foundation. The convention center will host available on the ice. Department businesses, they’ll be entered into a follow-up “family day” with a staff will be on hand to provide a raffle for a new guitar. This year’s event will also visit from Santa Claus and other warm drinks at the concession feature the lighting of a commu- children’s activities from 10 a.m. stand and maintain a bonfire. The event is free, but children nity Christmas tree to mark the to 2 p.m. on Dec. 2. Admission is free. under 10 years old must be beginning of the holiday season. • Just down the road, Pilot Located in front of Hamley’s accompanied by an adult. • The Pendleton Holiday Stroll at the corner of South Main Street Rock has a winter fest of its own is back for another year of down- and Court Avenue, Turner said under a slightly different spelling. Organized by the Pilot Rock town sauntering. Pendleton City Councilor Neil Like last year’s inaugural Brown will give an introduction Chamber of Commerce, the event, the Pendleton Downtown before the 12- to 14-foot tree is lit. Winterphest Holiday Bazaar & Association gathering will feature Once the holiday season is over, Light Parade will start with a sales and special offers from Turner said the tree will be planted bazaar at the Pilot Rock Commu- several downtown restaurants in a city park. Anyone who is nity Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Once everyone has had their merchants, including Pendleton interested in helping decorate the Music Company, Antiques on tree can contact the association at fill of homemade goods, the annual light parade will start at 5 Main and Calico Country Florist. 541-304-3912. Some restaurants and stores The stroll is on Dec. 9 from p.m. Stick around longer, and the will also be offering free hot 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the tree chamber will provide chili and hot chocolate in the Pilot Rock City chocolate to visitors. lighting at 5 p.m. It will also arrive with some • It may go under a new name, Council chambers as organizers new twists. but the event formerly known as announce prizes for the best floats. Thank you to our wonderful customers. We appreciate you & wish you •Saturday, Nov. 25; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •Wildhorse Resort & Casino. www.wildhorseresort.com Free. Santa available for photos 1-3 p.m. “The Nutcracker” •Thursday, Nov. 30, Friday, Dec. 1; 7 p.m. •Saturday, Dec. 2; 2 p.m. •Bob Clapp Theatre at BMCC, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave. $5/adults, $3/children under 12. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of “The Nutcracker” with the Pendleton Ballet Theatre under the direction of Julie Sne- denCarlson. Pendleton WinterFest •Friday, Dec. 1; 6 p.m., gala event •Saturday, Dec. 2; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., family day •Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate www.sahpendleton.org/foundation/ winterfest $35/gala event, free/Family Day. Formerly the Festival of Trees, the eve- ning holiday extravaganza includes hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, a three-course meal, jazz music and live/silent auction. Family Day features tree viewing, holiday activities, music and a visit from Santa. Retired Teachers (OREA) Christ- mas Bazaar •Saturday, Dec. 2; 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. •Roosters Restaurant, 1515 South- gate, Relay for Life Holiday Bazaar •Saturday, Dec. 2; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. •Pendleton Early Learning Center, 455 S.W. 13th St. Dodgeball with Santa •Saturday, Dec. 2; 6 p.m. •Pendleton Recreation Center www.pendletonparksandrec.com $20/team. Register by Nov. 27. San- ta brings glow-in-the-dark dodgeball for youths (ages 8-16) and open (ages 12-and-over). Popcorn for spectators and photo ops with Santa. St. Mary’s Bazaar •Saturday, Dec. 9; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. •St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 800 S.E. Court Ave. $1/includes raffle ticket. Holiday Stroll •Saturday, Dec. 9; 3-7 p.m. •Downtown Pendleton Free. Tree lighting (5 p.m.), special deals, hot chocolate stations, guitar raffle and Santa. Skating with Santa •Saturday, Dec. 16; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. •Roy Raley Ice Rink www.pendletonparksandrec.com Free, but kids 10-and-under must be accompanied by an adult. Pictures with Santa, on ice activities, bonfire and warm drinks. Living Nativity •Sunday, Dec. 17; 6-9 p.m. •Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave. Free. Izzy the Camel will be there. Also, a meet-and-greet with Izzy from 5-6 at Dave’s Chevron. Search Pendleton Faith Center Church for more informa- tion. Christmas Eve Dinner •Sunday, Dec. 24; 4-6 p.m. •Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate www.bluecc.edu Free. Presented by the BMCC associ- ated student government, the free meal is open to the community. 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