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*Cottonwood •THE HANGOUT, 603 Front Street, Cottonwood, will host a free Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Turkey, ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, rolls, dessert and beverage will all be available at no cost. Call 962-7383. •PRAIRIE JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL will hold its Christmas concert Monday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m., in the PHS gym. •PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL will be host to its Christmas concert for kindergarten through sixth grades, Friday, Dec. 8, 1 p.m., in the PES gym.
•COTTONWOOD’S LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE is set for Sunday, Dec. 10, 5 p.m. Lineup is 4:30 p.m. •THE MONASTERY OF ST. GERTRUDE, 465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood, will hold a variety of Christmas services. Christmas Eve Mass is set for Sunday, Dec. 24, 7:30 p.m. (Caroling will begin at 7 p.m.). Christmas Day Mass on Dec. 25 is set for 11:30 a.m. A Christmas Concert, "A Prairie Christmas,” will be held Sunday, Dec. 31, 2 p.m. •CATHOLIC PARISHES: Planning ahead for Christmas and New Year’s Mass (are subject to change if needed): Saturday, Dec. 23, for Sunday
Liturgy: 5 p.m. at Assumption and 7 p.m. at St. Anthony Sunday, Dec 24, for Sunday Liturgy, 9 a.m., at St. Mary’s Masses for Christmas: Sunday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., St. Mary’s; 7 p.m. at Assumption and 7 p.m.at St. Anthony. Did you know Idaho is third in the nation for highest projected job growth rate? Monday, Dec 25, Midnight Mass at St. Mary’s, 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, for Sunday Liturgy, 5 p.m. at Assumption. Sunday, Dec. 31, for Sunday Liturgy: 8 a.m. at St. Anthony and 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s. Mass for Holy Day – Solemnity of Mary Mother of God: Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, 10 a.m. at St. Mary.
•THE COTTONWOOD COLLECTION SITE OF IDAHO COUNTY RECYCLING will be closed for two holiday weekends: Saturday, Nov. 25 (after Thanksgiving) and Saturday, Dec. 23 (before Christmas). As winter begins, patrons are asked to remember that the site will automatically close if the temperatures dip drastically in order to prevent any undue discomfort for volunteers.
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*Grangeville •LOW INCOME FAMILIES in Grangeville, Harpster, Clearwater, Fenn or White Bird, are welcome to sign up their children for the Grangeville Tree of Sharing. To have your child’s wishes placed on the tree, you will need to sign up at the Department of Health and Welfare (C Street) no later than Dec. 8. Anyone having questions may contact Linda at 208-983-2300. Those from other communities will need to sign up for the tree in their area. Trees with tags will be set up at a variety of local businesses in the surrounding communities. Community members are invited to take a tag, fulfill a wish and return it wrapped with the tag attached to the tree. The Kaufman Foundation gave Idaho an “A+” for small business friendliness in 2013. •NOTE THE CAMAS PRAIRIE FOOD BANK WILL BE CLOSED Nov 23 and 24 as well as Dec. 25 through Dec. 29. •THE GYM will be hosting a holiday fair every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 25-mid December. This will be held in the reception area of Real Life Church (located in the back of The Gym). Vendors can reserve their space by calling 208-983-7070. •DOES YOUR family, church or organization in the Grangevillearea want to “adopt” a local family for Christmas? Contact Angie Edwards at Grangeville Elementary Middle School at 983-0400. •THE GRANGEVILLE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE will host its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2 p.m., in the Grangeville Elementary School multipurpose room. The community is invited to attend. Church members will provide side dishes and desserts, and the church will provide the main courses. •HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 311 South Hall Street, will host a Thanksgiving Eucharist service Wednesday, Nov. 22, 5:30 p.m. All are invited. •A COWBOY CHRISTMAS GIFT AND CRAFT BAZAAR is set for Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Idaho County Veterans Center. Tack, gifts, jewelry, music and more will be available. To be a vendor call 9831033. •GRANGEVILLE EAGLES AERIE 539 will hold a Christmas Décor Sale Saturday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Eagles Hall, 218 North C Street. Donations accepted. Contact Shirley Crane at 208-5072320. •GRANGEVILLE BORDER DAYS ROYALTY is putting on a lighted "Country Christmas” parade prior to the tree lighting Saturday, Nov. 25. Parade lineup is 4 p.m., North Idaho Street and the route will stop at Pioneer Park. All entries must be decorated with lights; free entry. Contact: Micaela Farris, Border Days Queen or Amy Farris at 208 507 0487.
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•GRANGEVILLE HORIZONS RECREATION COMMITTEE will host its annual Christmas tree lighting of Pioneer Park during its Winter Magic program Saturday, Nov. 25, 6 p.m. Music will be provided by local talent and Santa will be in on the fire truck. •GRANGEVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION will be host to its second annual tree and gazebo lighting Friday, Dec. 1 at 4:30 p.m. Stop in for hot chocolate and peppermint sticks and holiday music by the Johnson family from 4:30-5:15 p.m.
food, leashes, collars, cat litter, blankets and toys are also welcome, as well as cash donations to help spay and neuter. 293,893 people are employed by small businesses in Idaho. A baked food sale is also set for this day. All proceeds go to Animal Ark Lost and Found. •THE 32ND ANNUAL GRANGEVILLE HOLIDAY FOOD AND GIFT FAIR is set for Grangeville Elementary Middle School, Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be available all day and there will be more than 70 vendors. This year, stop by and get pictures with Santa, too.
•PET PICTURES WITH SANTA will be taken Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Ace Home Center. Pictures of your pet and Santa will be available for a donation of $10 for a 5x7 color, matted photo. Children and adults are welcome to be in the photos as well. Donations of wet and dry pet
•STS. PETER AND PAUL will host its Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon at the school’s gym Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located by the stoplight at 404 West Main Street. •ANNUAL CHRISTMAS NATIVITY COLLECTION is set for Saturday, Dec. 2, from 4-6 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grangeville, 403 N. Boulevard Street. This is a
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More Grangeville •CENTENNIAL EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH will host its “Christ is Christmas” service and potluck, Sunday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m., 408 N. College. This service focuses on the names of Christ from scripture. Ornaments representing each of
Christ' s names are placed on the Christmas tree as the scriptures are read, ending with the lighting of the tree. This is followed by a potluck fellowship. •GRANGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT will present its Winter Concert Thursday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., at the high school. Concert
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are at the following locations: Camas Lanes, the Veterans Center, Umpqua Bank and Larson’s in Grangeville and The Hangout in Cottonwood.
•GRANGEVILLE ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL’S BAND CONCERT is set for Thursday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
•SYRINGA HOSPITAL & CLINICS is sponsoring a Senior Holiday Luncheon at The Grangeville Senior Citizens Center, Friday, Dec. 8, noon, the regular lunch time. A three-course meal and sparkling cider will be served tableside by SHC staff. There is no charge for the meal, but donations are appreciated and will benefit the Senior Nutrition Program.
•THE GRANGEVILLE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE FAMILY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM at the church has been scheduled for Sunday., Dec. 10, 6 p.m. All are invited to the church at 515 W. N. 2nd Street. •THE STS. PETER AND PAUL SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is set for Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7:15 p.m.
•THE IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS will sponsor a free Christmas matinee Sunday, Dec. 10, 1 p.m., at the Blue Fox Theater in Grangeville. The Disney movie “Frozen” will be shown.
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•THE SYRINGA HOSPICE TREE OF LIGHTS MEMORIAL SERVICE is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Grangeville Senior Center.
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Church, 408 N. College is set for Sunday, Dec. 17, 6:3O p.m., to be followed by a potluck cookie fellowship. All are welcome to attend. Studies show local retailers return 52 percent of their revenue to the local economy, compared to just 14 percent for national chain retailers.
•THE EAGLES, AERIE 539, will be host to its annual kids Christmas sale, Saturday, Dec. 16, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Eagles Hall on C Street. Children are invited to stop in and shop for their parents with a volunteer while their parents wait, have coffee and cookies. Children shop with volunteers and have a chance to have their gifts wrapped and labeled, therefore offering a surprise to their families. Items are reasonably priced; come with a list or make a list that day. Donations accepted. Call Shirley Crane at 208-507-2320.
•GRANGEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 404 W. Main Street, will be host to a Choir Advent Concert Sunday, Dec. 17, 3 p.m., at the church.
•THE GRANGEVILLE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE will host its annual Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 to noon. Families are welcome to bring their children for breakfast, stories and pictures with Santa.
•GRANGEVILLE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE will hold Sunday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve services at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. All are invited.
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•SANTA STORY TIME at the Grangeville Centennial Library is set for Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 11-11:30 a.m. •HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 311 South Hall Street, will be host to a Christmas Eve service Sunday, Dec. 24, at 10 a.m., followed by brunch.
•GRANGEVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH will host its regular Sunday morning service Sunday, Dec. 24, and the candlelight communion service Christmas Eve at 7 p.m.
•CHRISTMAS EVE, DEC. 24, CENTENNIAL EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH will host a candlelight and roses service at 5 p.m., at 408 N. College. This service features traditional Christmas music and an inspirational Christmas story in less than an hour to allow family to get home to Christmas Eve dinner and family traditions. • THE GRANGEVILLE COLLECTION SITE OF IDAHO COUNTY RECYCLING will be closed for two holiday weekends: Saturday, Nov. 25 (after Thanksgiving) and Saturday, Dec. 23 (before Christmas). As winter begins, patrons are asked to remember that the site will automatically close if the temperatures dip drastically in order to prevent any undue discomfort for volunteers. Local eateries return 79 percent of revenues to the local economy compared to just more than 30 percent for national restaurants. •CENTENNIAL EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH will host a New Year' s Eve, Dec. 31, potluck and talent/no talent show! Potluck begins at 6 p.m., with the "show" to follow at about 7 p.m. at 408 N. College in Grangeville.
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*Harpster •THE ANNUAL HARPSTER COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is set for Sunday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m., at the Harpster Community Building. Bring cookies to share after the program, when Santa will present each child with a sack of candy and popcorn. This is an oldfashioned Christmas celebration with carol singing, poems, and fun.
*Kamiah •CLEARWATER CHRISTMAS AFFAIR AND SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: Nov. 24 and 25; Friday, noon to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at
the Kamiah American Legion Hall, 7th and Main Streets. For information call Georgia at 208-935-5616. •VALLEY SINGERS AND BELL RINGERS shows are set for Wednesday, Nov. 29. 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 2, 3 p.m., both at St. Catherine' s Catholic Church, 407 7th Street. Cookies receptions will follow. •KAMIAH CHRISTMAS PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING is set for Friday, Dec. 1. Lineup is 5 p.m., judging at 5:30 p.m., and the parade starts at 6 p.m. An Ugly Sweater contest will be held at the American Legion Hall about 6:30 p.m., and Santa will make an appearance.
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Harpster | Kamiah | Kooskia | Lowell •FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, located at 6th and Idaho Streets, will host weekly worship every Sunday at 11 a.m. Each Sunday in December will be special Advent services with lighting an Advent candle. Candlelight Christmas Eve service with Holy Communion is at 5 p.m. at the church Sunday, Dec. 24.
owned businesses recycle a much larger share of their revenue back into the local economy, enriching the whole community. Who supports our high school athletes? Who gives to our local food bank? Who attends our local churches and shops at our local grocery stores? Our local business owners and their families.
•SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7th and Idaho streets, will host several Christmas services. Christmas Eve Mass will be held Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.; Christmas Day Mass is set for Dec. 25 at 8 a.m.; and New Year’s Day Mass is set for 8 a.m. Jan. 1, 2018.
•CLEARWATER VALLEY JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL’S WINTER CONCERT is set for Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., in the CVHS cafeteria. This will feature both bands and choirs in 6-12 grades playing and singing Christmas and holiday music.
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•SIGN UP FOR THE TREE OF SHARING by Dec. 8 at Umpqua Bank, 001 Main Street, Kooskia. This is for children ages 018 who are in need and live in the Kooskia, Stites and Clearwater areas. Tags will be available for the community to help fulfill wishes. Cash donations also accepted. Call Umpqua Bank at 208-926-4236. Gifts can be picked up Dec. 20. •KOOSKIA TREE LIGHTING, tentatively set for Saturday, Dec. 2, subject to change. Call city hall at 208-926-4684. •CLEARWATER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL will host its Christmas program Dec. 12, 2 p.m. Compared to chain stores, locally
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•SANTA COMES TO BELL EQUIPMENT Friday, Dec. 8, 3 to 6 p.m. Stop in at 311 Oak Street for a visit with Santa, to see all the Christmas toys and have some hot cocoa.
*Orofino •THE OROFINO PATCHWORK BAZAAR is set for Saturday, Dec. 2, Orofino Junior Senior High School, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items to be sold must be artwork or handcrafted/ homemade items. Call Jo Sharrai at 208-4763320 or Sallie Wilhelm at 208-4763190 to obtain applications or further information.
*Riggins •SATURDAY, DEC. 2, THE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING is set, sponsored by the Salmon River Chamber of Commerce. There will be hay rides, goodies, hot drinks, singing and lots of fun. •CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT THE RIGGINS ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH will be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2 •THE SECOND ANNUAL SALMON RIVER JET BOAT WINTER BALL FUNDRAISER will be Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Riggins Community Center with a no-host cocktail hour beginning at 6 p.m.; Dinner at 7 p.m., featuring prime rib and Seven Devils Shrimp. Seating is limited; $45/person including hors d' oeuvres, dinner and dance to the music of Joaquin, Verna, and Dave. Reservations required; 208-628-3322 or 208-628-3615. The dance is open to the public from 8:30 p.m., to midnight for $10 per person. This
event is sponsored by Salmon River Catering, Seven Devils Steakhouse and Saloon, and the Idaho Banana Co. Idahoans have big hearts. Although Idaho is a smaller state population wise (No. 39), it is fifth in the nation in percentage of its population members who volunteer. •ROYAL RANGERS AND GIRLS MINISTRIES of the Riggins Assembly of God Church will be Christmas Caroling Sunday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m.
•RIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM will be presented Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m., in the SRHS multi-purpose room. •RIGGINS ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH will have its annual Christmas Eve Service Sunday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join the hourlong service
Friday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m., with refreshments following at the Stites Baptist Church. STITES HOLIDAY FAIR is set for Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m., at Stites Grocery, 215 Main Street. Stop by for crafts, baked goods, candies and more.
*White Bird •TOWN DECORATING is set for Friday, Dec. 1, 1:30 p.m. Meet at the storage unit if you can help. If every Idahoan spent $100 at Idaho businesses, the state would generate $9 million is tax revenues for programs such as education, health and welfare, parks and recreation, transportation, fire department and law enforcement. •WHITE BIRD CHRISTMAS LIGHTING PARADE is set for downtown Dev. 16, with lineup at 5 p.m., parade at 6 p.m. with music and dance at the IOOF Hall afterwards.
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