Calendar of Events & Activities

Calendar

December '22

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1 THURSDAY

Visits & Photos with Santa at the Elf Holiday

Experience at Vancouver Mall, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver. Santa’s new home for the holidays at Vancouver Mall is on the lower level near H&M through December 24. The set, based on the movie “Elf,” is free and open to the public to visit, and professional photos are available for purchase. Children will be able to talk with Santa to share their wish lists, or place a letter in Santa’s mailbox for him to read later. “Santa Paws” pet photos with Santa, plus sensory-friendly visits with Santa are available. Reservations are recommended at ShopVancouverMall.com/events.

Washougal Lighted Christmas Parade and

Tree Lighting at Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main St., Washougal. Parade beings at 6 pm on Main Street and proceeds to Reflection Plaza.

6-8 pm

History on Tap at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Come raise a glass with Clark County Historical Museum and Kiggins Theatre as we explore the history of the Pacific Northwest. 7-9 pm

Marlon Wayans Live at ilani, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. 8 pm

2 FRIDAY

First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Vancouver. Visit a wide array of gallery spaces and artcentric businesses throughout Vancouver’s Downtown. 4-8 pm

Hometown Holidays in Downtown Camas. Visit Santa to tell him your wish list and pose for photos. Holiday entertainment, tractor hayrides, crafts for the kids and food vendors will be on hand. 5-9 pm

Christmas Ships on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Watch as boats decked out with Christmas lights and music cruise along river past Vancouver Waterfront Park, Camas/ Washougal, Steamboat Landing and other sites along the river route. Find the full schedule at ChristmasShips.org.

Journey Theater presents “The Best

Christmas Pageant Ever” at Washington Grange, 7701 NE Ward Rd., Vancouver. In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids—probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem—and the fun—when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! Tickets $13-$15 at JourneyTheater. org. 7 pm

The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra live at Providence Academy Ballroom, 400 E Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra is teaming up with The Historic Trust to bring live music and dancing to Vancouver, with the music of the roaring 20s and Depression-era 30s. Tickets $10-$11 at historicmusic.org or at the door. 7-9 pm

Vancouver Dance Theatre presents “The

Nutcracker” at Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium, 5700 E 18th St., Vancouver. Bring the entire family and experience the magic of the Nutcracker this holiday season! Tickets $14 at VancouverDanceTheatre.com. 7 pm

“A Nice Family Gathering” at Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. It’s Thanksgiving Day and the first family gathering at the Lundeen household since Dad died. At the gathering, Dad (played by Lou Pallotta) comes back as a ghost with a mission; to tell his wife (played by Sharon Mann) of 35 years that he loved her, something he neglected to tell her while he was alive. This hysterical comedy will kick off your holiday season with a smile. Tickets $22 at LoveStreetPlayhouse.com. 7:30 pm

“Holiday Out” at Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. ‘Tis the Holi-gay season in a small town, in a small county, in the small state of Vermont. The hustle and bustle of the season can sometimes be stressful; and the adults of the town are feeling it. So, when the children of this small town, in that small county, in the small state of Vermont, start making wishes on the Northern Star… they call forth a larger-than-life fairy named Mary Christmas. Her magic is unleashed onto the town and wrongs are righted, financial troubles are wiped away, and bigots are put in their place. This show has everything: people singing and dancing, for no real reason, other than furthering the joy of the season; a cute gay couple, queers galore, unredeemable villains, elves, quiche waffles, and a 6’5” fairy with a huge talent . . . wink wink . . . for quirky mischief. This Christmas is going to “sleigh.” Tickets $5-$20 at MetropolitanPerformingArts. org. 8 pm

3 SATURDAY

Walk & Knock food drive throughout Clark County. Put non-perishable food donations labeled and visible on your front porch by 9 am for volunteers to pick up. 9 am

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Special Train Rides in Yacolt. Capture views of the Lewis River atop our hillside vantage point, then return to Moulton Station. At our station stop, enjoy warm cider and cocoa, and hot coffee. Santa has a gift for each child! Plus, dress in your most atrocious holiday attire for the Ugly Sweater Contest. Tickets $12-$18 at Tickets.BYCX.org. 9:30 am & 12 pm & 2:30 pm

Hometown Celebration in Downtown Ridgefield. Holiday food & gift vendors, Circle of Trees Decorating Contest, visits with Santa, band and choir performances, tree lighting ceremony and more. 9 am-7 pm

Vancouver Dance Theatre presents “The

Nutcracker” at Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium, 5700 E 18th St., Vancouver. See December 2 for details. 2 pm & 7 pm

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Journey Theater presents “The Best

Christmas Pageant Ever” at Washington Grange, 7701 NE Ward Rd., Vancouver. See December 2 for details. 3 pm & 7 pm

“A Nice Family Gathering” at Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. See December 2 for details. 7:30 pm

Junior Symphony of Vancouver Concert at Cascades Presbyterian Church, 9503 NE 86th St., Vancouver. Featuring winter selections including music by Henry Purcell, Arcangelo Corelli, Victor Herbert, Yukiko Nishimura and others. Tickets $10 at the door. 7:30 pm

“Holiday Out” at Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. See December 2 for details. 8 pm

4 SUNDAY

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas

Special Train Rides in Yacolt. See December 3 for details. 9:30 am & 12 pm & 2:30 pm

“A Nice Family Gathering” at Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. See December 2 for details. 2 pm

“Holiday Out” at Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. See December 2 for details. 2 pm

Vancouver Dance Theatre presents “The

Nutcracker” at Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium, 5700 E 18th St., Vancouver. See December 2 for details. 2 pm “A Nice Family Gathering” at Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. See December 2 for details. 7:30 pm

8 THURSDAY

Shared Hope International Christmas Breakfast: “Celebrate the Magic of

Christmas” at The Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Dr., Vancouver. Event benefits Shared Hope’s work to restore and empower survivors of sex trafficking. Join us in song with friends, service providers, survivors, leaders, and advocates from around the Pacific Northwest as we sing Christmas carols in celebration of the season. 7 am

Walk & Talk: The Sisters of Providence

Arrival in the PNW at Fort Vancouver Waterfront Park, 111 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. On December 8, 1854, five brave French-Canadian Catholic nuns stepped off a seamer ship an began the important mission to provide care, education and spiritual support to the most vulnerable people in this western outpost. For this tour we will honor the anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of Providence starting at the Columbia River where the sisters arrived, visiting the site of the sisters first mission ending at beautiful Providence Academy. Register at TheHistoricTrust.org. 10-11:30 am

9 FRIDAY

DanceWorks presents “The Nutcracker”

at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E 18th St., Vancouver. Featuring a live cast of over 75 local dancers from Clark County, this is one tradition that you won’t want to miss out on. Tickets $25 at DanceWorksPerformingArts. com. 7 pm

Journey Theater presents “The Best

Christmas Pageant Ever” at Washington Grange, 7701 NE Ward Rd., Vancouver. See November 2 for details. 7 pm

“A Nice Family Gathering” at Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. See December 2 for details. 7:30 pm

“Holiday Out” at Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. See December 2 for details. 8 pm

10 SATURDAY

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas

Special Train Rides in Yacolt. See December 3 for details. 9:30 am & 12 pm & 2:30 pm continued on page 34 Vancouver Family Magazine • www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com • December 2022 33

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Special Saturday: Santa at The Marshall

House at 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver. Santa is here at the beautiful Marshall House, traditionally decorated for the holidays to take photos and receive hand delivered letters and wish lists. Guests can make holiday crafts, listen to a holiday story and simply enjoy some quality family time. All children will receive goodie bags with hot chocolate and a treat to enjoy at home. 10 am-2 pm

DanceWorks presents “The Nutcracker”

at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E 18th St., Vancouver. See December 9 for details.

2 pm & 7 pm

Journey Theater presents “The Best

Christmas Pageant Ever” at Washington Grange, 7701 NE Ward Rd., Vancouver. See November 2 for details. 3 pm & 7 pm

Vancouver Master Chorale presents

“Christmas Joy” at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. Accompanied by orchestra, harpsichord and pipe organ, the Vancouver Master Chorale performs selections from Handel’s Messiah as well as beloved traditional carols. Tickets $25 at VancouverMasterChorale.org. 7 pm

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Holiday

Pops at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. Bring the whole family to enjoy classic holiday favorites alongside exciting pops hits, including the beloved works of film score legend John Williams. Tickets $48 at VancouverSymphony.org. 7 pm

“A Nice Family Gathering” at Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. See December 2 for details. 7:30 pm

“Holiday Out” at Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. See December 2 for details. 8 pm

11 SUNDAY

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas

Special Train Rides in Yacolt. See December 3 for details. 9:30 am & 12 pm & 2:30 pm

“A Nice Family Gathering” at Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. See December 2 for details. 2 pm

DanceWorks presents “The Nutcracker” at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E 18th St., Vancouver. See December 9 for details. 2 pm

Vancouver Master Chorale presents

“Christmas Joy” at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. See December 10 for details. 3 pm

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Holiday

Pops at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. See December 10 for details.

3 pm

14 WEDNESDAY

Gingerbread House Workshop at La Center Community Building, 1000 E 4th St., La Center. Kids, come decorate your own gingerbread house! All materials provided, while supplies last. 3:30-5 pm

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Chamber

Music Series atFirst Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. Featuring VSO musicians Stephen Shepherd, Dieter Ratzlaf, Angelika Furtwangler and Igor Shakhman with Orli Shaham. Tickets $25 at VancouverSymphony. org. 7:30 pm

15 THURSDAY

The O’Jays Live at ilani, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. Throughout their career, The O’Jays have achieved 10 Gold albums, 9 Platinum albums and 10 #1 hits. It’s been a long journey but, thanks to the fans, the Love Train is still going strong! Tickets $59-$79 at ilaniResort. com. 8 pm

16 FRIDAY

Columbia Dance presents “A Fort

Vancouver Nutcracker” at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. There will be tutus and Tchaikovsky, magic and mystery— necessary ingredients for all Nutcrackers. However, this one-of-a-kind production will also feature beavers fighting fur trappers, dancing wapato plants, and Oregon Trail children arriving via covered wagon as local Fort Vancouver history is weaved into the plot of a classic ballet. December 2022 marks the debut of Columbia Dance’s brand-new Nutcracker for Clark County. Tickets $18-$30 at ColumbiaDance.org or at the door. 6 pm

“Holiday Out” at Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. See December 2 for details. 8 pm

17 SATURDAY

Santa’s Posse 5K Run/Walk in Downtown Camas. Celebrate the holidays in an active and festive way while raising funds for Kindness 911, a nonprofit support organization connecting local law enforcement agencies with those they directly serve. Registration $50 at WhyRacingEvents.com. 8 am

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas

Special Train Rides in Yacolt. See December 3 for details. 12 pm & 2:30 pm

Columbia Dance presents “A Fort Vancouver

Nutcracker” at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. See December 16 for details. 1 pm & 5 pm

Northwest Performing Arts Alliance and Riverside Performing Arts present “A Tale

of the Nutcracker” at Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium, 5700 E 18th St., Vancouver. This retro 1950s-themed production is inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” and is directed by RPA’s Dance Director Josh Murry-Hawkins. Join us at a party on Christmas Eve at the Williams residence where Clara eagerly awaits the arrival of her favorite aunt Debra Meiers who is bringing a new line of toys from Meier and Frank for the children, including a Nutcracker. What magic will occur as Clara dreams of human sized mice, enchanted soldiers, snow fairies, and a land of dancing sweets? Blending acrobatics, classical ballet, jazz, tap, and more with music by Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington this production brings something for everyone. Tickets $25 at NorthwestPAA.org. 6 pm

Finnegan Blue at Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview. Sibling duo, Anna Lee and Willie Fleming, is joined by their dad Bill Fleming on guitar accompanied by band mates; Malcolm Jones on sax, Kevin Higuchi on percussion, and bassist Oskar Beckmann. Finnegan Blue pays homage to Irish music by adding their own modern twist. Join us for an evening of hard-driving, ballads, jigs and reels. Tickets $22.50-$49.50 at ColumbiaTheatre. com. 7:30 pm

“Holiday Out” at Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. See December 2 for details. 8 pm

18 SUNDAY

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas

Special Train Rides in Yacolt. See December 3 for details. 12 pm & 2:30 pm

Columbia Dance presents “A Fort Vancouver

Nutcracker” at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. See December 16 for details. 1 pm & 5 pm

Northwest Performing Arts Alliance and Riverside Performing Arts present “A Tale

of the Nutcracker” at Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium, 5700 E 18th St., Vancouver. See December 17 for details. 6 pm

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19 MONDAY

Gingerbread House Making at Woodland Community Library, 770 Park St., Woodland. Create a graham cracker winter wonderland house. All supplies provided. 3-5 pm

22 THURSDAY

"The Polar Express” at Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview. Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis reunite for “Polar Express,” an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Tickets $9.50 at ColumbiaTheatre.com. 2 pm

30 FRIDAY

Community Pancake Breakfast at Washougal Community Center, 1681 C St., Washougal. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, orange juice, coffee and hot chocolate on the last Friday of each month. $5.

7:30-10:30 am

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