Po i s o n Pe n P l aye r s b r i n g h o l i d ay m u rd e r a n d l a u g h s t o F E C
Join the Poison Pen Players, a Florence
based comedy murder mystery troupe, for
the return of its popular holiday production,
“Dead in the Sled: Ho, Ho, Ho…Oh No!”
The play is set in the town of Christmas
Valley where, each Christmas, the Chamber
of Commerce hosts a Community Caroling
Concert, and awards the coveted yard signs
to those displaying the best “Holiday Cheer”
at this event. This “friendly” competition
each year has just about driven the locals
mad with jealousy, conspiracy theories and
alliances “to the death” sworn over back
fences all over town.
Nicholas Kringleman, owner of
Christmas
Valley’s
only
restaurant,
“Kringleman’s Deli,” has closed his business,
and will be out of town, as usual. Nicholas
never competes for prizes and always leaves
home, only returning on the Dec. 26.
The Dimmer twins, Shimmer and
Glimmer, are up to their typical nasty tricks
as the highly anticipated event approaches.
When they aren’t busy tearing up the town,
they are fi ghting tooth and nail with each
other. Glimmer has the most cunning and
criminal intelligence, but she is insanely
jealous of Shimmer, “the pretty one.”
Walter Winterberry (played by same
actor as Nicholas Kringleman) hates
Christmas. He is the postmaster of Christmas
Valley, and, as such, is responsible for hand
canceling all the cards sent to the town for
remailing by obsessed Christmas nuts living
in non-festive places with names like Death
Valley. Ebenezer Scrooge would be proud to
call him a friend.
Wanda Winterberry, Walter’s sister, a
driving force behind all of the Christmas
mania, is in full steamroller mode as usual.
What she lacks in money and taste, she makes
up in boundless enthusiasm. Wanda loves
everything about Christmas, and spends the
entire year scrounging around for junk she
can use to create her “holiday masterpieces.”
Holly Garland, police Chief of
Christmas Valley, has a few problems of
her own. She has reluctantly agreed to head
up the judging committee this year, against
her better judgment. Her own home isn’t
decorated yet because she’s been too busy,
and she has been spending most of her time
riding herd on the Dimmer twins.
Poison Pen Players’ shows are fully
scripted with high-energy physical comedy
and audience interaction.
Performance is Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets
are $43.95 and includes a three-course meal
and at least one murder. Purchase tickets by
phone at 541-888-968-4086, online at www.
eventcenter.org.
Eu g e n e B a l l e t t o p re s e nt H o l i d ay
c l a s s i c ‘ Th e N u t c ra c ke r ’
It wouldn’t be the Christmas season without that
classic holiday tradition — “The Nutcracker.” This
popular seasonal show comes alive on the Florence
Events Center stage Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. The
Eugene Ballet’s holiday extravaganza once again fi lls
the stage with smiling faces of all ages as hundreds of
young dancers join the company to tell this beloved
story with its grand adventures taken by Clara and
Hans.
“The Nutcracker” brings the holiday spirit into
focus, transporting the audience through Clara’s
dreams and the wondrous characters she encounters
along the way. With the Sugar Plum Fairy and her
Cavalier as guides, you’ll fl y away to the Snow
Kingdom and the Land of the Sweets, but not before
battling the Mouse King and his pirate hench-mice.
Toni Pimble’s exquisite choreography and Don
Carson’s colorful and magical sets are masterfully
orchestrated to create the perfect tradition to put
everyone into the holiday spirit.
For tickets and more information, stop by the
FEC, 715 Quince St., call 541-997-1994 or go online
to www.eventcenter.org.
Co n ce a l e d h a n d g u n p e r m i t ce r t i f i c at i o n c l a s s b e i n g o f fe re d by N R A i n s t r u c t o r
For anyone planning to purchase a handgun for the purpose of carrying a concealed
fi rearm, the state of Oregon requires class and certifi cation prior to applying for a permit.
Oregon residents must apply for a Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) in the county they live
in, and Oregon does not recognize any other state’s CHL permit.
On Dec. 16, NRA certifi ed trainer Shaun Curtain of Firearm Training Northwest will be
offering two classes at the Florence Events Center providing the necessary Oregon Concealed
Carry training certifi cate.
Curtain has been a Hunter Education chief instructor for 10 years, with monthly classes
at the Vancouver Trap Club. He has also been a college instructor for 15 years, with concealed
carry classes offered twice a semester at both Mt Hood and Lane Community College.
The class begins with a review of Washington Firearm Laws and how to obtain a
Washington Concealed Carry Permit, and then Oregon Laws and how to obtain an Oregon
Concealed Carry Permit (including a training certifi cate).
Two classes will be available, at 1 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. Classes runs three hours. Cost
is $45 (cash or check; no credit cards). Checks must be made payable to the class. An Oregon
driver’s license is all students need to bring.
Prior to class, the new NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home video will be
presented, although it is optional.
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