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Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader
Holiday events –
listen, taste, buy, share the season
Jefferson County presents a host of sparkling events and activities for the season. Wednesday, Dec. 9
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Aldrich’s Gingerbread Contest entries are accepted from Dec. 9 through 4 p.m. Dec. 25 in three categories: younger than 12, older than 12, and group or family. Entry forms are available at the store. Judging is at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 27; entries remain on display through Jan. 2.
Wednesday-Sunday, Dec. 9-13
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“Scrooge, The Musical,” Dickens’ Christmas classic set to music by Leslie Bricusse, is presented by Key City Public Theatre at Key City Playhouse, 419 Washington St., Port Townsend. Performance times and ticket prices at keycitypublictheatre.org. Purchase tickets at Quimper Sound, 385-2454.
Thursday, Dec. 10 Quilcene School Winter Concert for grades K-12 starts at 6 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Blue Heron Wind Ensemble and Concert Band perform at 7 p.m. at Blue Heron Middle School Gym. Chimacum Elementary School Grade 5 Band & Choir Winter Concert begins at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.
Saturday, Dec. 12 Brinnon Holiday Craft/Flea Market is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Brinnon Booster Club; 796-4910 or 796-4666. Christmas bake sale and craft bazaar at St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Christian Church, 1407 30th St., Port Townsend, is 10 a.m.3 p.m., followed by a concert of seasonal melodies performed by the church choir, 3-4 p.m.; 3850585, orthodoxporttownsend.com.
Gift Certificates T-shirts Hats Spices, Tree Cards (to support Swan School)
P.T. Gift Baskets
featuring assorted Silverwater spices, Seagrass candles, Wild Sage teas.
SILVERWATER CAFE
237 Taylor Street, Port Townsend www.silverwatercafe.com
Friday, Nov. 27 thru Thursday, Dec. 24
Holiday Shopping Special
Storewide Sale ON ALL CLOTHING
Elks 317 Children’s Christmas Party is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the lodge, 555 Otto St. Santa will be giving out gifts, games and goodies; 360-821-8385.
Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 12-13 Chimacum Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, an annual event featuring craftspeople from throughout Puget Sound, is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days in the high school gym. In addition to vendors, expect food and a Holiday Gift Shop for children to shop for family and friends. Entrance fee at door is $3. Wild Rose Chorale and Friends Holiday Concerts are 7 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St., Port Townsend. Featured are the Wild Rose Chorale
and a group of holiday community singers directed by Rebecca Rottsolk, and the PT Youth Chorus and boys’ and girls’ choirs directed by Leslie Lewis. $10 suggested donation; 385-1402. Victorian Holiday Tea is presented by The Old Consulate Inn in Port Townsend. Admission is $20, with special prices for groups. Reservations required; 385-6753.
Sunday, Dec. 13 “Oh Night Divine – A Romanza Christmas” presents a concert of traditional, sacred, classical and popular holiday music by three tenors from Canada at 7:30 p.m. at the Bay Club, 120 Spinnaker Place, Port Ludlow. Wassail served during intermission. Presented by Port Ludlow Arts Council; sponsored by American Marine Bank. Tickets, $20, available at brownpapertickets.com and Bay Club, 437-2208; romanzamusic.com.
Monday, Dec. 14 Puppets Please marionettes perform for young and old at 6 p.m. at Cape George Fire Hall, 3850 Cape George Road. Sponsored annually by East Jefferson Fire Rescue Firefighters Association, the free program is staged by Shirley and Terry McManus of Kingston. The show is followed by a visit from Santa and refreshments.
Monday, Dec. 14 Wednesday, Dec. 23 Extended Merchants’ Hours: Many Port Townsend merchants stay open until 7 p.m. each evening.
Lights on for Holiday Light Tour
The Leader’s 11th annual Holiday Light Tour map coming to our Dec. 23 issue includes giant candy canes lit at 100 Quimper Lane in Chimacum Creek Estates, just off Irondale Road. Nominate someone for the map – including yourself or your neighbor – by calling the Leader newsroom at 385-5100, ext. 112, or emailing psullivan@ptleader.com. Give the exact address, if possible, and a description of the attraction. Photo by Patrick J. Sullivan
Tuesday, Dec. 15
forms at 6:30 p.m. at the school.
Brinnon VFW Christmas & Awards Dinner starts at 6 p.m. at Brinnon Booster Club.
Friday, Dec. 18
Brinnon School Christmas Program starts at 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room.
Blue Heron Festival Orchestra, Concert Orchestra and Choir perform at 7 p.m. at Blue Heron Middle School Gym.
Chimacum Elementary School Grades 3-4 Winter Concert begins at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.
Decorate a Holiday miniGingerbread House at Port Townsend Library. Children ages 6 to 12 are invited between 2 and 4 p.m. to join this activity. First come, first serve, as space is limited.
Wednesday, Dec. 16
Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 17-20
Jefferson County Library Holiday Open House is from 3 to 5 p.m. at the library. Enjoy refreshments while creating cards, gift tags, ornaments and other seasonal crafts. Materials are provided, 385-6544.
Thursday, Dec. 17 Grant Street Grade 3 Choir per-
“Scrooge, The Musical,” Dickens’ Christmas classic set to music by Leslie Bricusse, is presented by Key City Public Theatre at Key City Playhouse, 419 Washington St., Port Townsend. Performance times and ticket prices at keycitypublictheatre.org. Purchase tickets at Quimper Sound, 385-2454.
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Exact Change, a women’s vocal ensemble directed by Leslie Lewis, presents a holiday concert at 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 1140 Walker, Port Townsend. $10 suggested donation; 379-0223.
Saturday, Dec. 19 Holiday Sale for Procrastinators is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 1338 Jefferson St., behind the post office in Port Townsend, presenting the craftsmanship of 14 local artists, including fiber arts, jewelry, handmade books, pottery and more. Brinnon Community Christmas Party is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brinnon Community Center.
Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 19-20 Victorian Holiday Tea is presented by The Old Consulate Inn in Port Townsend. Admission is $20, with special prices for groups. Reservations required; 385-6753.
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Maricee Fashions www.MARICEE.com • 913 Water St., Port Townsend Open daily 10 am - 6 pm w/some extended hour during the holidays
In addition to our regular menu
Sunday:
Turkey dinner with stuffing, gravy and cranberries
Monday:
Join us for
4th Annual
Cajun meatloaf with sweet potatoes and green beans Dine in or take out. Gift certificates available.
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