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Winter Holiday Section Page 8 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Hillsboro’s Winter Village outdoor ice skating rink is open at Orenco Station Hillsboro’s Winter Village, the region’s only open-air ice skating rink, is open at Orenco Station for the holiday season. The annual ice skating tradition, which takes over Jerry Willey Plaza and features 3,000 square feet of ice, kicked off last month and continues through new year’s day. Skaters of all ages and abilities are welcome to take the long loop around the rink, which measures 115 feet long. After gliding on the ice, skaters are invited to take in the holiday spirit at Orenco Station with a hot beverage, activities for youth, a little shopping, or a bite to eat. Winter Village is open through January 1, 2018. Skating hours during winter vacation are 10:00am to 9:30pm. Available sessions, which last 90 minutes each, begin at 10:00am, noon, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, and 8:00pm. A 30-minute break to allow for ice resurfacing and skate maintenance takes place after each session. The rink is open for a half-day on December 24 OUTDOOR ICE SKATING. Hillsboro’s Winter Village, an open- air ice skating rink, is now open at Orenco Station for the holiday season. Skaters of all ages and abilities are welcome to take a loop around the rink, which measures 115 feet long. (Photo courtesy of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation) and closed December 25. to the Orenco Station MAX Jerry Willey Plaza at stop). To learn more, call Orenco Station is located at (503) 615-3410 or visit 943 N.E. Orenco Station <www.hillsboro-oregon.go Loop in Hillsboro (adjacent v/WinterVillage>. SHOP & COLLECT DRAGON DOLLARS December 16-31, 2017 earn trade spend Collect One Dragon Dollar for Every $25 You Spend December 16-31, 2017 Collect 4 Dragon Dollars and Trade for a 2018 Uwajimaya Calendar Save Your Dragon Dollars to Use In Stores January 1-15, 2018 *Gift Card Purchases Do Not Earn Dragon Dollars *While Supplies Last *Some Restrictions Apply, See Back of Dragon Dollar for Details ® ® Mark your calendar! The Year of the Dog begins February 16, 2018. The Asian Reporter’s Lunar New Year special issue in honor of the Year of the Dog will be published on Monday, February 5, 2018. December 18, 2017 Santaland items now on display at OHS Generations of Ore- gonians have fond memories of the downtown Portland Meier & Frank department store’s Santa- land display. A ride on the iconic monorail and a chance to sit on Santa’s lap became a Christmas tradi- tion for many families. Santaland, which was modelled after holiday themes popular in the 1940s and ’50s, featured a vintage Christmas village for decades. Following the closure of the Macy’s downtown store (which purchased Meier & Frank in 2005), some items from Santaland were donated to the Oregon Historical Society (OHS) and the Portland Business Alliance. During this holiday season, members of the community are invited to take a quick stroll down memory lane while admiring Santa’s throne, Rudolph, animatronic elves, and a decorated Christmas tree. Santa Claus is also visiting OHS on Saturday, December 23 from noon to 4:00pm, so bring the kids along. Admission to view the SANTALAND. Items from Meier & Frank’s Santaland display, which was modelled after holiday themes popular in the 1940s and ’50s and featured a vintage Christmas village, are on view at the Oregon Historical Society (OHS) museum through December 31. Pictured is a replica Meier & Frank truck and an animatronic elf, which are currently on display at the museum. (AR Photo) Santaland display at OHS is free and the items are on view through December 31, 2017. The Oregon His- torical Society museum is located at 1200 S.W. Park Avenue in Portland. To learn more, call (503) 222- 1741 or visit <www.ohs. org/holidaycheer>.