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e holidays are better in Cannon Beach The holidays are here again and Cannon Beach is the place to celebrate it.

The traditional village feel of Cannon Beach makes it the best place in the world for a holiday, and its traditions will appeal to young and old.

Events like the Cannon Beach Library’s Holiday Tea complete with library volunteers in Dickensian dress and the lamp lighting give the holidays here an old-world feel.

Likewise, the Cannon Beach in lights competition will bring back the

nostalgia of Christmas past and the memory of driving around to look at the holiday lights.

perience that is better on every level.

Rather than the impersonal shopping in other places, shopping in Cannon Beach is a warm friendly experience. You have a good chance of being helped directly by the owner of many Cannon Beach shops, so it is a much more intimate experience than a typical store.

Shopping is also a huge part of the holidays for many people, and Cannon Beach has great opportunities for shopping too! If you like to shop, look no further than the lovely independent shops in Cannon Beach. Rather than fighting the rush of crowds at megastores or wading through the Cannon Beach will celhordes of shoppers at a ebrate the difference bemall you can visit Cannon tween shopping here and Beach for a shopping ex- other places with Mimosa

Madness the day after Thanksgiving. On a shopping day that is marked by crowds and a mad rush to buy other places you’ll find a relaxing fun experience in Cannon Beach complete with refreshments at the dozens of participating retailers.

No matter what part of the holidays appeal to you, Cannon Beach does it better.

Happy Holidays!

- The Cannon Beach Gazette staff

Index Cannon Beach in Lights ........................4 Mimosa Madness ..........5 Yuletide Christmas Store moves ........................6 Cannon Beach Chorus ..7 Scrooge at Coaster eatre ......................7 Holiday Photo Tips ......9 Holiday Tea at Cannon Beach Library ............10 Nutcracker in Astoria..10 Lamp Lighting ............11

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NewchangestoCannonBeachinLights Remember the magic of piling into the family car to drive around looking at Christmas lights while sipping steaming mugs of hot chocolate? Well the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Cannon Beach in Lights contest will allow both young and old the chance to recapture the spirit of the holidays with their loved ones.

Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce Holiday Decorating Contest is also a great way to show off our community pride and light up this special season. Registration for the event is still open and the public will have a new way to participate in the event this year – voting to decide who deserves to win the Holiday in Lights competition.

The contest, which will include both businesses and residents, will allow the public to judge who has the best holiday decorations. While lights will be a prime feature of the

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contest decorations can also include Santas, sleds, reindeer, wreaths and much more!

Unlike past years, there will be only one award given, so the winner will receive bragging rights for the year, as well as a plaque commemorating the award. In past years there were multiple awards and the winners were decided by a panel of judges, so voting on the winners gives people a new way to participate.

Registration for the event ended on November 2, but

voting will last from December 1 to December 19 at 5 p.m. The winner will be announced on Saturday, Dec. 22, during intermission of the play “A Christmas Carol” at Coaster Theatre and proclaimed throughout town on Sunday, Dec. 23.

Public will vote via Facebook (facebook.com/Haystack HolidaysCannonBeach) or paper ballot. Ballot and maps will be available at Cannon Beach Chamber, 207 N Spruce starting Dec. 1.

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Mimosa Madness: the perfect alternative to Black Friday Elsewhere in the country, people will be shaking themselves out of their postturkey comas at an unnaturally early hour to leave their warm houses to wait in long lines in the freezing cold, and fight hordes of angry shoppers to get a bargain. In Cannon Beach, the early deals start at a lazy 8 a.m. – giving shoppers time to wake up, enjoy breakfast and their morning coffee before beginning their holiday shopping.

The event is called Mimosa Madness, but it is the furthest thing in the world from the madness of the typical Black Friday shopping frenzy. Instead of fighting a crowd and dealing with surly check out clerks, shoppers will be greeted with refreshments, like the events titular mimosa. Some shops will be serving non-alcoholic alter-

natives to mimosas, and others will have pastries and other snacks to make the shopping experience superior.

The aggressive pleasantness of the shopping experience aside, stores are also planning big bargains for shoppers. To find out more about who is offering bargains, like Mimosa Madness on Facebook at: facebook.com/mimosamadness.

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Participants in the event include: La Luna Loca Dena’s Shop on the Corner Basketcase (Cannon Beach Florist) Fruffles Cannon Beach Wine Shack Cannon Beach Book Company Voyages Toy Co Maggie and Henry

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Jewelry by Sharon Amber Jeffrey Hull Gallery Primary Elements Gallery The Buttery Organic Boutique SeaSoles Shoe Boutique Yuletides Christmas Shop Geppetto Toy Shoppe Dreams and Discoveries Bruce’s Candy Kitchen Cannon Beach Treasure Company Josephine’s Seasons’s Café and Deli Mike’s Bike Shop House of the Potter Bella Espresso George Vetter FotoArt Bald Eagle Coffee House Cannon Beach Hardware Store and Public House Found

Mimosa Madness runs between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Candy from Bruce’s makes the sweetest gift Assorted chocolate boxes, candy baskets and so much more. Stop in to sample our seasonal Humbugs, get ‘em while they last!

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Yuletide Christmas Shop finds new home in time for holidays the feeling of having the new location opened is good. He and his brother Ryan Hull have also recently opened Dreams and Discoveries, also in The Landing, meaning they and their families have had a busy fall.

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“We haven’t let ourselves think we’re close to being done,� said Darren Hull on November 9, while he and his brother were still finishing cleaning out their old location. There’s still much work to be done at the store and in their storage area, but Darren said having both new locations open is a relief and exciting. “We had a fantastic opening weekend over Stormy Weather (Arts Festival),� he said.

He said they are now gearing up for the day after Thanksgiving, which is typically their biggest day of the year. They will be participating in Mimosa Madness (to read more about Mimosa Madness check out page 5 of this insert).

The brothers said Richard Bowman and Jenni Lyn Tronier-Hull were huge helps during the move. Ryan said Tronier-Hull does marketing things that neither he nor his brother could. Bowman also put in a heroic effort to get the store moved, and even worked until 3 a.m. the night before they opened to make sure everything was ready.

Bowman, who said the Hulls had to force him to go home the night before they opened, said his efforts were “well worth it� because they now have more space and can have a larger selection.

Bowman said he’s happy to be back on a normal sleep schedule now that the store is The new store has much more floor space than the old location. open. “Things worth having are Bowman that the effort they Darren Hull agrees with all put in was worth it. worth working for,� he said.

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Cannon Beach’s only Christmas themed shop has a new, larger home for the holidays. The Yuletide Christmas Shop is now located in The Landing, and opened in time for the holiday season.

Owner Darren Hull said

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Cannon Beach ‘Scrooge e Musical’ set to play Chorus’ holiday through Dec. 29 in Cannon Beach performances The Cannon Beach Chorus, under the direction of Dr. John Buehler, will present their Hallelujah! concert at three locations in Dec. – Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Seaside Convention Center as part of the Seaside Festival of Trees; Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Cannon Beach Community Church; and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. at the Rockaway Community Church in Rockaway Beach.

The Chorus has been rehearsing weekly since Sept. 10 and is preparing a concert program that will include Messiah, Part I by G.F. Handel; What Sweeter Music and I Wonder As I Wander by British composer, John Rutter; Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day by William Grotenhuis; He Is Born, arr., by Roger Wagner; The Holly and the Ivy, arr.

by Shaw-Parker; Christmas Day by Gustav Holst; Still, Still, arr., by Norman

Luboff; and Peace, Peace, arr., by Fred Bock. In addition to new Chorus members each year, the Board of Directors also welcomes Dr. Susan Buehler, pianist, to the musical leadership of the Chorus. The non-audition 40-voice Chorus is comprised of singers from Cannon Beach, Gearhart, Seaside, Warrenton, Astoria, Naselle, Wash., Manzanita, Nehalem, and Wheeler. Following the December concerts, the Chorus will rest until rehearsals resume for the spring performance season on Monday, Jan. 7.

Chorus membership is open to anyone 16 years of age and beyond and interested individuals are encouraged to call 503-436-0378 or visit www.cannonbeachchorus.org for additional information. A single ticket for each concert is $10 with students 16 and under admitted free of charge.

“Scrooge The Musical” by Leslie Bricusse opened Friday, Nov. 16 with a no-host wine tasting by The Wine Shack at 7:15 p.m., curtain up at 8 p.m. and a complimentary champagne/dessert reception following the show. Based on Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol,” this musical version takes us through three fantastic dreams, each with a very particular tour guide, ending where the true meaning of Christmas awakens Ebenezer Scrooge from his soulless existence.

For over a century “A Christmas Carol” has been a perennial favorite, and this lovely musical version adds outstanding songs and musical numbers. Directed by Sheila Shaffer, “Scrooge The Musical” features Winston Laszlo in the title role with an ensemble cast of over 20. Rhonda

Ringering is the pianist celebration with musitelling and wonder. Anwith musical direction by cians Hanz Araki and cient carols and winter Dorene Dunlap and choKathryn Claire. songs of the Celts are reography by Lisa FerMusicians Hanz Araki given new life with stungus. “Scrooge The and Kathryn Claire return ning harmony and brisk Musical” plays weekto the Coaster to share musicianship. They will ends, selected Thursdays their acclaimed celtic be joined by Annalee and Sunday matinees music concert, A Winter Driscoll on harp, Chris through Dec. 29.

Solstice Celebration. The Hayes on guitar and For more information longest night of the year bouzouki and Ara Lee on about the show, see the is made bright with the vocals. Tickets for the article in the Nov. 22 light of music, storyconcert are $15.

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Coaster Theatre is located in downtown Cannon Beach and has 40 years history in the city.

The last time it brought “A Christmas Carol” to the city was 2004. For more information on the non-profit theatre, visit coastertheatre.com.

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Have some holiday season photo fun with family and friends

PHOTO TIPS

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There are some basic For the sharpest shots, family issues that can use particularly while partying, some coordination. Other hold your breathe when than the occasional holiday squeezing the shutter, use a costume (that's you Santa) tripod, or if necessary, lean

Santa visiting the Cannon Beach Community Church. Photo from Gazette Archives.

against a doorway. As a last resort, use flash. It will freeze the action, but, oh those ugly shadows. When

possible, use window light and to keep the shadow side under control use something reflective to bounce light

back. It's impressive how effective your uncle's white shirt will be. Besides, he'll feel useful, and not tell the

same old stories he told last year.

Outdoors, start by praying for a bright, slightly overcast day... for even a few hours. Soft light eases the shadows and helps avoid squinting. Oh yes, remind your uncle to take off his sun glasses, as they really don't make him look Hollywood. Ask bystanders not to give instructions. It distracts the subjects. You want all eyes on you. After all, you are the photographer/director.

And, if they don't look at the camera, the viewer will probably not look at them.

So, pick up that thing from under the tree, you know, the one with the round glass up front, and take pictures. Barring that, use your cell phone. On Facebook no one will know the difference. Just have fun.

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LibrarycelebratesholidayswithtraditionalEnglishTea Nutcracker production set for Dec. 1-2 Following a tradion that was started in the 1970s, the Cannon Beach Library will be hosting an English Holiday Tea. The tea was started as a way to get visitors to Cannon Beach, during the gas crises of the 1970s.

The tradition was revived in 2003 by volunteer Marlene Laws, who had the idea to bring the tea back as a thank you to the community for their continued support of the library. It has since become a holiday tradition.

The teas were first held at the Bell Harbor Motel and later at the Chamber.

The community is cordially invited to the annual Holiday Tea on Saturday, Dec. 1 from noon to 4 p.m.

The organizers changed their hours so that everyone could enjoy the lamp lighting that is held across the street at Sandpiper Square at 4 p.m.

There will be many cookies and other holiday treats

Traditional costume at the Library Holiday Tea.

that are baked by our volunteers. Cider and tea will be flowing. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing residents and visitors alike.

Library staff and volunteers will dress in Dickensian costume for the event, and tea, cider and an assortment of homemade goodies to in-

clude cookies, tarts, bread and muffins, will be served.

Tea party attendees will get a chance to visit with neighbors and enjoy delicious foods.

The event precedes the first official lamp lighting of the season. Up to 200 people have attended in previous years.

North Coast audiences will once again be treated to the traditional holiday classic ballet, The Nutcracker, staged in the Astoria High SchoolAuditorium, by Little Ballet Theatre on Dec. 1-2.

The full -scale production, returns for the 38th year, with 75 dancers, a 55 member orchestra, and choir.

The captivating music score by Peter Iylich Tchaikovsky, will be conducted by Cory Pederson, and enhanced by the appearance of guest artists of the Ballet Idaho.

The tickets for the production are available at the Old Town Framing inAstoria, The Wine Haus in Seaside, and the Peninsula Pharmacy in Long Beach. $15 for adults, children 12 and under, and senior citizens are $10. Reserved seating starts at $30 to $50.

Little Ballet Theatre is a 501C3 corporation, and is listed by the Oregon Cultural Trust.

The performance times are Saturday Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. The two matinees will feature a candy cane party on stage for children in the audience, hosted by the Dancing Bear. The evening performance includes an after-party in the school commons for the audience to meet the guest artists, and the conductor.

Any further information

The Nutcracker is one of the most popular ballets of all time, and is performed around the world each year in the holiday season.

can be had by calling the artistic director, Jeanne Peterson, or Pamela Morimoto, at 503-8611971.

THE STUDIO: Maddox Dance Studio is celebrating their 63rd year of teaching the North Coast families the art of dance.

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The studio presents a fully produced dance recital every June, plus numerous community shows, The Tap Festival, and the Young Choreographers Showcase each spring.

The studio is located in historical downtown of Warrenton, at 389 South Main Street, with two classrooms, an observation area for parents and student lounge.

We count many blessings to have had the privilege of teaching so many students, and to have had the wonderful opportunity to see many of the students, become not only professionals in the dance world, but to have enjoyed knowing their successes in professions as lawyers, doctors, professors, television hosts, and parents of their own wonderful families.

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Lamp Lighting a unique Cannon Beach celebration Following a tradition that began in the 1970s, Cannon Beach will have a traditional Lamp Lighting Ceremony on December 1 at Sandpiper Square.

Since the lamp lighter for three decades Jay Schwerer retired a few years ago two Cannon Beach Elementary School Students have been selected each year to light

Crowd at the lamp lighting in 2010. Photo from Gazette Archives.

the lamp to officially begin the Christmas Season. Laurie Dougherty, the fifth grade teacher at Cannon Beach Elementary School, selects two of her students to light the lamps for citizenship.

This year, she has selected Stephen Snyder and Emma Brown to help the city begin the holiday season.

The ceremony will be at 4 p.m. on December 1, and homemade treats and refreshments will be served at the ceremony.

Carols are usually sung at the ceremony, including Bill Steidel’s Christmas Song, which he wrote for the Dueber family after they suddenly lost their father on Christmas Day in 1967. It has become part of the tradition to sing the son

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at the end of the lamplighting ever since, said Margo Dueber.

For more information about the event, call 503436-2618.

Holiday Wreath making tofollow anksgiving On Nov. 24 the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce will host a wreath-making event that will allow participants to create their own piece of holiday magic.

Come for the smells, stay for the merriment! Join in on this favorite post-Thanksgiving tradition. All materials are supplied for the fee – boughs, ribbon and wreath wring – plus cookies, coffee and a little background holiday music to get you in the spirit.

An experienced wreath maker will be on hand to provide assistance to participants who are new to wreath making and the event costs just $13.

Although the event begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. be sure and come early; this event is always a popular one!

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