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FEATURE ARTICLES

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12 Days of Service A fun way to teach children the value and reward in helping others

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When Holidays Hurt Strategies to coping with emotionally painful holiday seasons

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The Power of 100 100 Women Who Care make a big impact for local nonprofits

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Editor’s Notes

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The New Domesticity The value and ceremony of afternoon tea

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Wander Woman Taking time for tea

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EDITOR'S NOTES

A Common Purpose Grief is among the most complicated and

universal of human emotional experiences.

None of us will be excused from it, and each of us will experience it in a unique way. The holidays can be an especially difficult time for those around us who have experienced

one form of loss or another. But the holiday season also presents

a powerful opportunity for personal healing, and for communities to become more tightly knit together in a common purpose to improve the lives of every one of our neighbors and friends.

When we keep this purpose in mind, and act accordingly, human suffering is no longer born in vain, but instead catalyzes deeper

compassion and deeper connections. And when it comes down to

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THE NEW DOMESTICITY

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The Ceremony Known as

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By Julianna Lawson

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“Under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Thus begins the first chapter of Henry James’ “Portrait of a Lady,” and thus begins what just might be a new chapter in the lives of some of our dear readers.

rushed and frazzled. But just a few minutes’ worth of quietly sitting with our children, sipping from pretty mugs, can bring a renewed atmosphere into the home. My Instagram account often features images of my afternoon tea time. A friend recently commented, “Your tea posts calm me right down!” Tea has that effect.

We’ve all been there, frantically navigating that squirmy hour between lunch and dinner. If we have little ones, it’s a post-nap, predinner twilight zone where crazy things happen: time slows down, kids begin to fuss, the house is filled with clutter, and everyone is just a tad edgy. The solution may seem counterintuitive, for bringing down the fine china and sitting down with a gaggle of gigglers doesn’t really seem conducive to productivity.

Tea by its very nature is usually a hot beverage (warm, of course, if you have little ones), which lends itself to being sipped, not gulped.

Find a beverage your children will enjoy, such as peppermint tea, apple cider, or even hot chocolate. The goal is not so much to consume tea (as highly as I endorse this practice), but to find joy in sipping slowly together.

But what if “the ceremony known as afternoon tea” is the key to making some sense of the hangry twilight zone? What if dainty teacups, miniature snacks, and gentle conversation could magically transform the most mundane of afternoons? Well, pour yourself a nice, hot cup of tea and join Afton Nelson (AKA Vancouver Family Magazine’s Wander Woman) and me as we consider how to “slowly, simply, and strategically” treat our children—and ourselves—to the simple yet meaningful ritual known as afternoon tea. I’ll be sharing ways to create this magic in our own homes, while Afton gives us a delightful glimpse into her visit to a local tea house in the following companion article.

“A round of tea would do us all a bit of good.”

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Slowly

“She thought that maybe, just maybe, western civilization was in decline because people did not take time to take tea at four o’clock.”

E.L. Konigsburg, “The View from Saturday” The glorious thing about afternoon tea is that it forces us to slow down, even if for only 15 or 20 minutes. Often the dusky hours are

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Simply

Afternoon tea is often a grand and festive occasion, filled with sweet and savory culinary surprises, which you’ll enjoy reading more about in Afton’s article. Such teas can also be translated into home life, tiny sandwiches and all; it just takes a bit of simplifying.

A peanut butter and jelly sandwich becomes the daintiest snack when cut in diagonal quarters, peeled and sliced cucumbers are the perfect size for little hands, and milk poured not into a plastic cup but into a special teacup (even a sturdy second-hand find) becomes an ambrosial beverage. To add a hint of simple formality, spread a tablecloth, light a candle and play soft music in the background.

Strategically

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Don’t let the gentle clink of china and the elegantly poised pinky fool you: tea time can be highly strategic! Take advantage of this moment with your child to listen and learn. Model what it looks like to ask thoughtful questions and speak in a respectful and loving tone. As your child lingers over her tea, grab a book and read aloud. Your children will giggle over Anne Shirley’s tea debacle—that most memorable scene from L.M. Montgomery’s “Anne of Green Gables”—or perhaps they’ll enjoy the adventure of sailing with Arthur Ransome’s “Swallows and Amazons,” who always make time for afternoon tea and biscuits. Don’t you think we should, too?

Julianna Lawson and her husband Jamie make their home in Vancouver with their four children, ages 12 to 19. Julianna’s children have found that, in addition to bringing calm to a crazy afternoon, a hot cup of tea pairs well with math homework, the Monday morning blues, and, most especially, a nice, long novel.

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WANDER WOMAN

TAKING TIME for

Tea Time

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By Afton Nelson

When I made reservations at Sweet Peas Tea Room in Battle Ground, I knew I needed some different adventure buddies to come along with me.

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My boys—and many of their friends—have been great sports, accompanying me on all of my Wander Woman assignments (bless their hearts, even contra dancing). But, for a proper, English-style tea experience, I needed to bring along some girls.

Thankfully, my two darling great-nieces were more than happy to help me. Hannah, age 10, and Gemma, age 7, approached this assignment with enthusiasm, both excited to “feel fancy and grown up.”

I looked forward to spending time with two delightful little girls whom I usually only see on holidays and other family get-togethers. As our chatting flowed fast and giggly on our ride to our destination, Sweet Peas Tea Room in Battle Ground, I thought we might exhaust all our conversation topics before we even got there. As it turned out, I didn’t have anything to worry about.

Slowly

I poured for Hannah and Gemma, while Hannah asked if we wanted one lump or two. We took in the lovely décor of the tearoom waiting for our tea to cool.

The rich burgundy and gold wallpaper and white wainscoting cast an inviting air and made the room feel warm and continued on page 12

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cozy. The girls were on their best behavior and Hannah admitted to rehearsing her good manners all morning. Napkins on laps, we stirred our tea with tiny spoons and settled in for a delightful visit.

Simply

Eyes widened when our server brought out the three-tiered curate stand loaded with little sandwiches, sweets, and scones with jam and Devonshire cream. I don’t know how or why, but I believe cutting cucumber sandwiches into dainty triangles makes them taste better. The tiny, two-bite cupcakes were an elevated alternative to American super-sized portions.

It’s easy to fall victim to the fallacy that being formal requires too much work. In reality, a few simple details often make the biggest impression. “I like the fancy lace,” Gemma said, pointing to the doily beneath her cup of soup. All the little touches made us feel important and special.

event at another location. “I love the manners and feeling nice and grown-up,” she added. We talked about our favorite books (“Nancy Drew” and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”), school (Hannah’s teacher is strict, but she still really likes her), and the joys of having little sisters (sometimes they watch “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” too loudly). Because we slowed down, we had time to talk in a way that our visits a few times a year had not afforded.

“I would definitely tell all my friends to come here,” Hannah said.

“This is the best place a girl could dream up.”

“The treats were so nice and decorated. I liked feeling fancy and grown up,” Gemma added.

Strategically

“I like that this isn’t just a kids’ tea party,” Hannah said, remembering a time she attended a fun, but much more energetic, kids-only

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Before I went to Sweet Peas Tea Room, I never thought teatime was for me, a busy American mom. It seemed stuffy and unnecessary. Who has time to stop and drink tea right in the middle of the day? However, there’s no need to consult a Pinterest page to make a memorable tea. Dare I say you don’t even need tea to have tea? (Hot cocoa or lemonade could work just as well!) But, having a pre-arranged time to slow down, to talk and to listen is a tradition I want to keep.

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However, don’t wait for your teatime at Sweet Peas to start a tradition of slowing down, simplifying and working in those special moments with ones you love. What better way to let them know they are your . . . cup of tea.

Afton Nelson is a writer and mother who loves exploring the Pacific Northwest with her three boys. Learn more about her at www. aftonnelson.com.

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Feature: 12 Days of Service

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s a mother of six teen and young adult children, I am invested in my children discovering their best selves.

One way to do this is by seeking opportunities for service in our community, particularly at this time of year. In a world that can often seem “me focused” it can be a challenge to identify ways to help our children shift that focus outward. The holiday season is a perfect occasion to take time from the parties, shopping, wish lists and general hustle and bustle to teach children the value and reward in brightening the lives of those around them.

It is always especially beneficial when there is a personal element and connection to these acts. One way to accomplish this is by participating in something some call “12 Days of Service.”

This tradition may look a little different for every family and circumstance. One idea involves selecting a family (or perhaps multiple families or individuals) to be the receiver of a small gift or treat for twelve days in the month of December. These

days may lead up to Christmas or may be other days during the holiday season.

Jeannie, a Washougal mother of four, grew up with this tradition and now takes part in it with her own children. When holiday circumstances permit, her family chooses other individuals or families who are struggling with loneliness or economic challenges to be the recipient of this service. A gift for each day is prepared and then left on the doorstep anonymously.

These gifts can include usable needs (such as a Tide box of laundry detergent with a “Happy Yule-Tide” tag) or fun treats like cookies or hot chocolate mixes. For children they may leave a small toy or book. Jeannie says that when her kids were little “there was the excitement of the knock and run. For older kids it instills a joy for serving and thinking of others.”

The Gillas family of east Vancouver was one lucky recipient of a similar experience.

Each day, for 12 days, a small gift or treat was left on their door with a note signed, “Your Christmas Elves.” Summer Gillas says, “My kids were over the moon excited every day for a visit from our Elves. It made those 12 days full of happiness and joy that comes from someone doing nice things for you. It made us feel special and wanting to share these good feelings by doing it for someone else this year.” Indeed, they have plans to carry out their own 12 Days of Service for another family this holiday season.

Perhaps you don’t consider yourself crafty or inventive. If this is the case, don’t fear. A simple Google or Pinterest search will bring up a plethora of ideas for implementing your own 12 Days of Service. Many blogs or articles offer free printable tags or notes to add to a small gift as well as numerous suggestions for each day ranging from food items to quotes or small toys. Concerned continued on page 16

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about having the time to leave a gift every day for 12 days? Consider leaving a box on the first day with a different gift to open for each subsequent day or team up with another family (or two or three) to share the experience.

Some families take a slightly different approach choosing one different family for each of the 12 days. This allows them to make a dozen of the same gift and simply deliver one of them to a new family each night, or if schedules are tight, simply delivering all 12 gifts to 12 families in the same night. A local mother of four, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared that one year when money was low, and the family was experiencing some hardships, a local teen girl did 12 Days of Service for her family. She says, “It was a tough time for our family that year. It was a hard time to make Christmas magical for the kids.

The 12 Days of Service gave my kids a new excitement for Christmas. It is still one of their favorite Christmases.” The following year this family paid it forward by providing 12 Days of Service for various families they knew were struggling.

kind note, quote or small act of service such as sweeping a porch, shoveling a walk, or washing a car’s windshield can be just as welcome. And the 12 Days of Service activity or something similar can be done at any time of the year—not just the holiday season.

As we encourage our families to look outside themselves, help those who are in need and share our time and talents with others, a sense of joy will emerge, and selfishness will decrease. Participating in family traditions that promote this selflessness builds memories that both the recipients and the givers will treasure for years.

Kristyn Morgan and her husband, David, have spent the last 20 years raising their five sons and a daughter in Vancouver. She believes in the motto “Striving to be better while keeping it real,” and can be found blogging about navigating the parenting waters at morganhouseofmystery@blogspot.com or on Instagram at morganlifeadvice.

This mom also wants others to know that the gifts don’t need to be elaborate or cost a lot of money. “Even when money is tight you can do something small and make a big impact.”

In fact, money doesn’t need to be involved at all. A

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Feature: When Holidays Hurt

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By Brooke Strickland

It’s that time of year again, when we’re flooded with images on social media and on advertisements of people gathering around loved ones. Yet for many, the holidays can be a dreaded time, full of stress and pain, sometimes conjuring up feelings of anxiety, grief, loss, or sadness. Regardless of the specific situation that is producing these negative feelings, it can be overwhelming and magnified during the holiday season.

So, what can you do when the holidays hurt? And how can you help your loved ones whose own holidays may be hurting?

While there’s no easy or one-size-fits-all answer, there are some common strategies that can lead to long-term healing.

First, a word about the difference between grief and depression: Stephanie Cahill, MA, LMHCA at A New Life Christian Counselors in Vancouver shares that making this distinction is very important.

She says, “Grief involves a period of time in which a person experiences a deep sorrow. People who experience loss, whether due to the death of a loved one, or change of life circumstance such as divorce, change in employment, or family dysfunction, to name a few, need time to grieve such a loss in order to heal.

This looks different for every single person, and there is no specific timeline for grief. Depression is a common mood disorder involving symptoms such as sadness, hopelessness, difficulty concentrating or finding motivation, and irritability, and can lead to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. People who have depression often isolate themselves as a coping strategy. Although there are commonalities among people experiencing depression and grief, each person’s experience is different. Both grief and depression share common threads, notably sadness and lack of motivation; however, depression is not typically diagnosed in someone who has recently experienced the kinds of loss mentioned above.” It can be important to differentiate grief and depression in terms of creating a support system, but because the conditions are so similar, the following strategies can help someone suffering from either grief or depression, or both. continued on page 20

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Strategies Mat ter

Jamie Califf, MA, LMHC at Charis Counseling in Vancouver shares that creating new holiday traditions can help many people who are experiencing grief and loss. “Find things that get you out of your house and your normal routines,” she advises. “Attend a holiday concert, a community Nutcracker ballet, try baking a new holiday dish or dessert, go with your friend to their company Christmas party.” In addition to social interactions, providing meaningful service to others, such as volunteering at a homeless shelter, assembling food boxes to deliver holiday meals, or helping a neighbor with a house project, can all help boost your mood and offer a tangible way to create a feeling of connectedness to the community. At the same time, it’s important to acknowledge the emotions that you’re feeling. Pushing feelings away or hiding them can many times lead to extending the grief process, heightening anxiety, and can also intensify symptoms of depression. “Give yourself permission to be sad, angry, confused, or hurt. Then, be kind and compassionate to yourself. What would you say to a friend who feels the way you do? Most people would never tell them to get over it, and to buck up. You’d likely be gentle and kind toward your hurting friend, rather than judgmental and critical.

Treat yourself with the same compassion and care you would offer a friend or loved one,” says Cahill.

Support Mat ters

Both Califf and Cahill share that meeting people where they’re at is one of the most effective ways to show support to someone who is struggling. Califf says, “If you know someone struggling through the holiday season, first validate their experience, acknowledge the pain and loneliness they are experiencing, and fight the urge to say something cliché about ‘cheering up’ and ‘things will get better.’

Just sit and spend time with the person feeling down. Invite them to your family dinners and trips with friends to holiday events— include them in your community and social support networks.

The more social connections they build, the greater their chances of fighting those feelings of loneliness and isolation. Explore the freedom and supportive nature of being silent and fully present with them in their moment of need. Rushing someone through their grief process is never helpful, but you can make it your goal to leave the door wide open for him or her to accept your support whenever they are ready.”

Recognize that as a support person, you can only offer true compassion to others when your own tank is full. “If you’re feeling burdened, irritated, annoyed with someone you’re supporting, take that as a sign that you need to take better care of yourself,” says Cahill. “This may involve setting some healthy boundaries, or continued on next page

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simply mean that you would benefit from refocusing on the positive by employing some of the strategies mentioned above. Healthy boundaries and offering yourself compassion and kindness fills your tank back up, so you are able to offer compassion to others from a full tank, rather than running on fumes.”

Hope in the Holidays

Asking for help is often the best way to make progress in processing difficult feelings. Local wife and mother, Brianna Freeman*, has been facing the last couple of holiday seasons without specific loved ones around that she has lost association with. She says that even though it’s a struggle, she does her best to connect with positive people in her life. “Surrounding myself with plenty of others that are in good spirits makes my situation a little easier to deal with as the years go by,” she says. Like Cahill, she recognizes the importance of acknowledging difficult emotions in order to

move through them. “I also make sure that I check in with myself and my feelings,” she shares. “I have learned to continue to be in tune with myself and be OK with how I am feeling. It is OK to feel sad and angry, but it’s important to have the tools to move through it. I learned my tools by reading books that are specific to my loss and surrounding myself with others who want to work on themselves and have a similar story. I also pray for peace of mind as well. We’re not alone and it’s important to keep that in mind.”

Finding a counselor that she connects with, and finding the right outlets have also been helpful to her in her journey. “I can’t stress enough to find anyone you can that has similar stories that can be with you and empathize with you. Call your counselor when you are struggling. Do your best to not be alone. Do things that you love doing. For me, when I get in my rut during the holidays, I go for a walk and talk through my struggle with my husband. I also write in a journal and sometimes even cry. Learning to be vulnerable enough to cry has been freeing and refreshing to let it out. I oftentimes feel better after that. Having my kids is helpful, as well. Seeing smiles on their faces makes my life a little easier to get through.”

Holidays carry with them deep seated memories and expectations, which creates the opportunity for both joy and grief. In some cases, a season of grief has the potential to blossom once again into a whole new brand of joy.

A lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, Brooke Strickland is a fulltime freelance writer and social media specialist. She is also the coauthor of “Hooked on Games,” a book about technology and gaming addiction. When taking a break from writing, she can be found reading a historical fiction novel on her front porch swing, trying a new recipe in the kitchen, or spending time with her husband and two kids. Visit her website at brookestrickland.org.

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Feature: #thePOWERof100

By Davi Nabors

Southwest Washington is teeming with charitable organizations that serve, support, and encourage others in order to make our community a better place for all to live. But most of these organizations rely on personal donations to help sustain their efforts. Fortunately, our local community is also filled with compassionate and generous people, able and wanting to help make a real difference. When these two groups are paired successfully, massive waves of meaningful impact are felt for miles around. And during the last year, the SW Washington Chapter of 100 Women Who Care (100WWC) has had the honor of experiencing this phenomenon first hand.

In October 2016, the first meeting of the local chapter of 100WWC was held at Vancouver’s Heathman Lodge in an effort to bring

caring women together to make an immediate impact on our community. The group’s concept is surprisingly simple: 100 women gather for a one-hour meeting every three months to choose and support a worthy charity. Each member makes a $100 donation to the selected charity; and when pooled together, an instant impact of $10,000 is the result. By the end of the year, $40,000 is infused into the local economy.

The evening meetings begin with an optional social hour, followed by a warm and inspirational greeting. Then the recipient of the previous quarter’s donation shares about how the gifted money was spent and what kind of impact the organization is making, as a direct result. The stories are inspiring, enlightening, and heartwarming.

Three new organizations are then randomly selected to be in the running for that quarter’s donations. A spokesperson from each charity shares about their organization’s mission, which often raises awareness of other volunteer opportunities, as well. Members of 100WWC are then asked to vote for one of the three nominated nonprofits. Once the votes are tallied and the winner is announced, members take out their checkbooks and write a $100 check directly to winner. In exchange, the winning organization agrees to provide a tax-deductible receipt to

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each donor and commits to not make further contact for future donations, in order to allow other organizations to benefit. The sum of the evening’s totals is announced, and members who did not attend the meeting will make their donations in the days that follow.

Fantastic Momentum Since its origin just one year ago, 100WWC has more than doubled its original goal. It is now affectionately known as “100+ Women,” as its membership currently exceeds 200. First-year donations totaled a remarkable $81,100, with awarded donations increasing at each meeting. To date, donations have been awarded to the following: $14,300 to Friends of the Children, $21,600 to Share, $22,400 to Shared Hope International, and $22,800 to Teach One to Lead One. In just one year, 100WWC has helped SW Washington charities significantly extend their reach to enrich more lives, feed more families, mentor more students, and protect and empower more children. And its impact continues to grow.

During the most recent meeting in October 2017, members voted to award Boxes of Love (www.boxesofloveproject.org) this quarter’s donations. This particular organization has a special heart for kids being placed into foster care and wants them to know they are loved. Foster children are often placed into care with nothing but the clothes on their backs, and their grassroots effort provides local babies through teens a special box of essentials to help make the transition into foster care a little smoother. Based on the age of the child, these substantial boxes may contain clothes, toiletries, comfort items, pajamas, bottles, bibs, or other items the child can hold on to and call their own. When all donations are in and counted, Boxes of Love will receive over $21,000.

Commonly Asked Questions New and prospective members of 100WWC often wonder how potential award recipients are nominated and vetted. To begin, only actual members of 100WWC are eligible to nominate an organization. However, an organization can be nominated by more than one member, which increases the chances of its being randomly selected as a quarterly finalist. Charities must be local nonprofits with a 501 (c)(3) status, be established for at least one year, and be willing to promise that the awarded money will stay locally in SW Washington. Each nominated charity goes through an extensive vetting process which includes interviews continued on page 24

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and a review of tax records. These steps help members feel more comfortable about writing a check to the winning organization, even if it was not the one for which they voted.

The SW Washington chapter of 100WWC is part of the 100 Who Care Alliance, made up of 100 Women Who Care, 100 Men Who Care, 100 People Who Care and 100 Kids Who Care groups.

There are currently more than 525 chapters greatly impacting local communities around the world. Our local SW Washington board strives for excellence by drawing on the experiences of other, more established chapters to create the most beneficial impact for our community.

There is certainly power in numbers. And when caring individuals pull together to serve, support, empower and educate, the momentum is contagious, and the potential for positive impact is endless.

For more information about the upcoming January 2018 meeting or how to get involved in 100WWC or other local organizations, please visit www.100womenwhocaresww.org or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/100womenwhocaresww.

Davi Nabors and her family are delighted to live in SW Washington, where they’ve witnessed countless acts of kindness and been inspired by so many generous, compassionate people.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

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Vancouver Downtown Association First Friday. Every first Friday of the month throughout the year, participating art galleries, merchants and restaurants in downtown Vancouver open their doors to celebrate opening night of various art exhibits. Live music and citywide receptions welcome all. Visit www.vdausa. org/vdas-firstfridaydowntown for a downtown art gallery list and walking map. 5-9 pm

Journey Theatre Arts presents “Elf Jr” at Washburn Performing Arts Center, Washougal High School, 1201 39th St., Washougal.

Tickets $10-$16. 7 pm Vancouver Dance Theatre present “The Nutcracker” at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E 18th St., Vancouver. Tickets $13 each. 7 pm Magenta Theater presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Magenta

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Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver.

Tickets $20-$25. 7:30 pm

Fort Vancouver High School.

(See Dec. 1) 2 & 7 pm

2 SATURDAY

Magenta Theater presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Magenta Theater (See Dec. 1) 7:30 pm

Holiday Music Festival at Vancouver Mall, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver.

Local school and community music groups perform the sounds of the season in the Food Court, daily December 2-16. 11 am-7 pm Winter Festival at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Crafts, musical performances, treats and more for the whole family.

11 am-4 pm Winter Holiday Open House at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Refreshments, crafts, entertainment and more for the whole family. 11 am-4 pm

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Journey Theatre Arts presents “Elf Jr” at Washburn Performing Arts Center. (See Dec. 1) 2 pm Vancouver Dance Theatre present “The Nutcracker” at Fort Vancouver High School.

(See Dec. 1) 2 pm

Uptown Village Christmas in the Village Block on Main Street & 23rd St., Vancouver. Meet Blitzen and Comet and enjoy a live reindeer petting zoo! Also live music, hot drinks, cookies, and a visit from Santa at 3 pm. 1-4 pm

Town Christmas Tree Lighting in Yacolt. Caroling and live nativity scene with Curly the Camel, hot chocolate, apple cider, cookies and a visit from Santa. 4-6 pm

“Glorious Christmas” with Vancouver USA Singers at First Presbyterian Church. (See Dec 2) 2 pm

Teen Zine Club at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas.

A chance for teens in grades 7-12

“Glorious Christmas” with Vancouver USA Singers at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. Tickets $20-$25, available in advance from choir members or at www. vancouverusasingers.org. 7 pm Journey Theatre Arts presents “Elf Jr” at Washburn Performing Arts Center. (See Dec. 1) 7 pm Vancouver Dance Theatre present “The Nutcracker” at

The whole block on Main Street is shut down from 23rd to 24th Street for the festivities and live Reindeer Block party at Christmas in the Village.

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Sing We e Ing W S Now N ow of o f Christmas Ch rIstmas December 16th, 16th, 2017 December 2017 7:00 pm pm 7:00 First United Methodist Church 401 E 33rd St, Vancouver, WA 98663

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7 THURSDAY

Hour of Code at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Have you ever wanted to design your own video game? Are you curious about how computer programs work?

Join this one-hour introduction to computer coding. No coding experience needed–just come along and have fun! Best for ages 5 through adult. 5:30 pm Pajama Storytime at La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd., La Center.

Get cozy in your pajamas and come to the library for a fun family storytime. 6:30-7:30 pm Magenta Theater presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Magenta Theater (See Dec. 1) 7:30 pm

8 FRIDAY

Journey Theatre Arts presents “Elf Jr” at Washburn Performing Arts Center. (See Dec. 1) 7 pm Magenta Theater presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Magenta Theater (See Dec. 1) 7:30 pm

9 SATURDAY

Second Saturday at the Water Center: Recycled Gifts at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. Kids can make a variety of creative and unique gifts, all from recycled materials.

1-3 pm Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Series: Winter Classics at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. Featuring music from Frozen, The Nutcracker, Viennese Waltzes and other seasonal favorites. Tickets $10-$50 at www. vancouversymphony.org. 3 pm Journey Theatre Arts presents “Elf Jr” at Washburn Performing Arts Center. (See Dec. 1) 2 & 7 pm Magenta Theater presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Magenta Theater (See Dec. 1) 2 & 7:30 pm

10 SUNDAY

Because it’s Christmas! at East Woods Presbyterian Church, 16210 NE 20th St., Vancouver.

Touch of Class Chorale, a Clark County-based community choir of 40+ singers, performs favorite Christmas songs from classic to contemporary. Tickets $10$12. More information at www.

Touchofclasschorale.com. 2 pm Journey Theatre Arts presents “Elf Jr” at Washburn Performing Arts Center. (See Dec. 1) 2 pm Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Series: Winter Classics

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to work alone or collaboratively on zines, comics, artist books, or other paper projects in the library.

Staplers, scissors, Sharpies, adhesives, book and magazine scraps, and a photocopier on hand for use. First Wednesday of each month. 3 pm

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The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s 39th season continues with their “Pops” concert, featuring holiday music guaranteed to get audiences in the holiday spirit.

at Skyview Concert Hall. (See Dec. 9) 7 pm

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Winter Holiday Fun at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Build an edible winter scene-scape, including your own igloo. For ages 5-18 years. There are two sessions of this program and registration is required. Please register for a session starting Dec. 4 at www.fvrl.org/events.

4:30-5:30 pm

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Make a Gingerbread House at La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd., La Center. Create your very own Gingerbread House. Supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.

3-4:30 pm Kids’ Fun: Gingerbread Fun at Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland. Make something cute and tasty to decorate your home for the season. Materials are supplied.

For families with kids ages 6-12 3:30-5 pm Winter Holiday Fun at Battle Ground Community Library.

(See Dec. 11) 4:30-5:30 pm

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Star Wars Marathon at Three Creeks Community Library 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver.

Celebrate the release of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” with a movie marathon of “Rogue One” and “The Force Awakens.” Pizza and popcorn will be provided. For tweens and teens. 4-8:30 pm Santa’s Posse Wrapping Night at Clark County Event Center 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield.

Bring the whole family to help wrap gifts and fill food boxes for the 1,000 families Santa’s Posse will be providing Christmas cheer to. No tickets needed. Just show up and enjoy a dinner provided by Chick-fil-A Cascade Park! 5-9 pm Magenta Theater presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Magenta Theater (See Dec. 1) 7:30 pm

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Columbia Dance presents “The Nutcracker” at Royal Durst Theatre. (See Dec. 15) 2 & 7 pm Because it’s Christmas! at Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Touch of Class Chorale, a Clark County-based community choir of 40+ singers, performs favorite Christmas songs from classic to contemporary.

Tickets $10-$12. More information at www.Touchofclasschorale.com.

2 pm Magenta Theater presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Magenta Theater (See Dec. 1) 2 pm Kwanzaa Celebration at New Direction Community Church, 5300 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver. Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of the West African diaspora in the Americas.

The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and giftgiving. This event is free. Tickets are required for the Karamu feast.

Karamu tickets are $20 for ages 7 and up, and $6 for children ages 4 to 6. Children 3 and under are free. More information at www.unlimitedcreativec.wixsite. com/uccp/kwanzaa. 3-7 pm SW WA Tweens and Teens Autism Social Club at LifePoint Church, 305 NE 192nd Ave., Vancouver. Fun monthly event on the third Saturday of most months. Pizza, snacks, and games for tweens and teens, ages 1119 on the autism spectrum who require minimal adult supervision during socialization. Cost is $10 per family to cover pizza and beverages. Please bring a snack to share. 6-9 pm

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Vancouver Youth Choirs Christmas concert, “Sing We Now of Christmas,” at First United Methodist Church, 401 E 33rd St., Vancouver. Tickets $10 at the door. More information at www.vancouveryouthchoirs.org.

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Columbia Dance presents “The Nutcracker” at Royal Durst Theatre. (See Dec. 15) 1 & 5 pm

18 MONDAY

Columbia Dance presents “The Nutcracker” at Royal Durst Theatre. (See Dec. 15) 1 pm

19 TUESDAY

Ugly Sweater Decorating at Vancouver Community Library 901 C St., Vancouver. Decorate your very own ugly holiday sweater or shirt. Bring an un-decorated sweater or shirt and the library will provide the craft and decoration supplies. Snacks and plenty of hot cocoa provided. For teens age 1218. 2:30 pm

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Ugly Sweater Decorating at Vancouver Community Library.

(See Dec. 19) 2:30 pm The LEGO Club at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas.

A gathering for LEGO lovers of all ages, on the third Thursday of each month. A new “Librarian’s Challenge” every month, free play, and thousands of Lego bricks and minifigs. No sign-up is required.

4-5 pm

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Duct Tape Mania at The Mall Library Connection, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Ste 285, Vancouver. Explore your creative side with duct tape. Create sculptures and other works of art.

For ages 7-15.

4-5 pm

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Come Sign with Us at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Come learn and practice American Sign Language with a fluent ASL teacher. Also learn about Deaf culture and history. Program geared toward beginning ASL. For teens and adults. 4-5:30 pm

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Noon Year’s Celebration at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver.

Ring in the Noon Year! Countdown to noon instead of midnight and welcome in 2018 with a balloon drop, dancing, noise-makers and more. For families with children ages 3-10. 10:30 am-12:30 pm Noon Year’s Eve Party at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver.

Ring in the New Year with a kid-friendly celebration. Come enjoy music, crafts, and a celebratory balloon drop at noon! For families with kids ages 3-7. 11 am

Magenta Improv Theater at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Magenta Improv Theater These unscripted family friendly shows are interactive, so volunteers can be part of the action! Tickets $10-$12 at www. magentatheater.com/page/improv.

7:30 pm

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