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December 6, 2019 T he C olumbia P ress 8 Holiday events W inter Bazaar , d eC . 7 Astoria Parks & Recreation will have a winter bazaar and craft fair from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Astoria Recreation Center, 1555 W. Marine Drive. Food drive donations are welcome. F estiVal oF t rees , d eC . 7 The annual Festival of Trees, a fundraiser for Providence hospital’s Innovation Fund, is Saturday, Dec. 7, at Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave. There will be free public ad- mission for tree viewing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with festivi- ties for children. The dinner and auction begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for that are $150 per guest and can be purchased on- line at providencefoundations. org/seasidegala. t he n utCraCker , d eC . 7-8 Little Ballet Theatre’s 45th annual production of “The Nutcracker” will be performed Dec. 7 and 8 on stage at the As- toria High School Auditorium, 1001 W. Marine Drive. Performances are at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. Tickets are $21 for adults and $16 for seniors and those younger than 12. Tickets are available at libertyastoria. showare.com. For more infor- mation, call 503-861-1971. h oliday opera , deC . 13 North Coast Chorale presents “Amahl and the Night Visi- tors,” a one-act opera, as well as other holiday favorites at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 20 and 4 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Clatsop Commu- nity College Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria. s anta BreakFast , d eC . 14 Warrenton Community Cen- ter Advisory Board is sponsor- ing Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Community Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Breakfast includes all-you- can-eat pancakes, plus sau- sage, eggs and beverages. There will be raffles for gift baskets and children can have their photos taken with Santa. Admission is $5 for those 12 and older, $3 for ages 6 to 12 an $1 for those 5 and younger. p et - loVers party , d eC . 14 Clatsop Animal Assistance will have its annual holiday party and fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Lovell Showroom at Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria. Vendors and donations are sought. There will be a silent auction, raffles, a bake sale and pet photos with Santa. h oliday ConCert , d eC . 14 Columbia River Symphony’s annual free holiday concert is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St. Featured guests are the War- renton High School and War- renton Grade School choirs. The concert includes plenty of family friendly holiday music. The symphony is an all-volun- teer nonprofit performing arts group. The concert is free and guests are urged to arrive ear- ly. Doors will open an hour be- fore showtime. n atiVity displays , d eC . 14 Seaside Community Creche Exhibit, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1403 S. Wahanna Road. North Coast Chorale will sing beginning at 6:30 p.m. h oliday lighting , d eC . 15 Warrenton’s downtown Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Lighthouse Mu- seum at the four-way stop. Warrenton Business Associa- tion and Spruce Up Warrenton are hosts for the family-friendly activity that includes Santa, an elf, cookies and hot chocolate. Mayor Henry Balensifer will welcome attendees and there will be music and caroling. n ordiC ConCert , d eC . 15 North Coast Symphonic Band’s “Nordic Winter Fest” concert is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Liberty Theatre. The concert features holiday music from Scandinavia. Joan Haaland Paddock, professor of music at Linfield College, will be guest conductor. The North Coast Chorale will lend their voices on several numbers. General seating admission is $15 for adults and free for those younger than 18. Tickets are available at libertyastoria. showare.com. Doors open at 1:15 pm. With the band’s Low Brass group beginning at 1:30 p.m. C lassiC C hristMas , d eC . 16 “O Holy Night: A Classical Christmas” begins at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at the Clat- sop Community College Per- forming Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria. Emmy winning tenor Marco Panuccio will perform. Tickets are $25 general ad- mission or $15 for students and available at brownpaper- tickets.com. V isits With s anta Visits with Santa, sponsored by the Liberty Theatre and the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association, will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday until Christmas. The event is free inside the lobby of the Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Asto- ria. Parents should be sure to bring a camera to capture the moment.
