Dec. 2 through Dec. 5
■ Christmas at the Western Oregon Expo, 2000 N. Douglas St., Cottage Grove. Live music, vendors, lights, warm fires, Santa and a live nativity scene. Begins at 4 p.m. daily. Free admission. Bring non-perishable foods for Community Sharing.
Thursday, Dec. 2
■ Creswell Food Pantry, 9:30 a.m.-noon, food distribution, Cobalt Activity Center, 364 Cobalt Ln.
Saturday, Dec. 4
■ Springfield’s 69th annual Oldest & Coldest Christmas Parade, 1 p.m. on Mohawk Boulevard. Theme is “Superhero Christmas,” and is hosted by nonprofit Oregon Riders Society.
■ Creswell Winter Lights Festival. Holiday market, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. See full-page ad, Page 3.
■ The Coast Fork Kiwanis annual holiday See’s Candy sale, at the Pinocchio’s Pizza parking lot in Cottage Grove and in the Creswell Market Place across from the 76 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Money will be reinvested in the Creswell and Cottage Grove communities. More info: 541-895-4309.
■ Jingle Rush 5K Run/Walk, 8:30 and 9 a.m., begins and ends behind the Cottage Grove High School track. Questions about the race can be directed to Jim at 541-968-2392.
Monday, Dec. 6
■ Senior & Disability Services training series: How to Avoid Scams, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Online. Free. Register in advance at lcog.org/sdslane.
Tuesday, Dec. 7
■ Senior & Disability Services training series: How to Avoid Scams, 11 a.m.-noon. Learn how to spot and avoid scams. Online. Free. Register in advance at lcog.org/sdslane.
Thursday, Dec. 9
■ Creswell Food Pantry, 9:30 a.m.-noon, food distribution, Cobalt Activity Center, 364 Cobalt Ln.
■ Senior & Disability Services training series: How to Avoid Scams, 1:30-2:30 p.m.. Learn how to spot and avoid scams. Online. Free. Register in advance at lcog.org/sdslane.
Saturday, Dec. 11
■ The Coast Fork Kiwanis annual holiday See’s Candy sale, at the Pinocchio’s Pizza parking lot in Cottage Grove and in the Creswell Market Place across from the 76 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
■ Outdoor Winter Farmers Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Covered Bridge Brewing Group, 926 E. Main St, Cottage Grove.
Wednesday, Dec. 15
■ Creswell Community Singers, practice at 12:45 p.m., Creswell Church of Christ
■ Creswell Cub Scout pack meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Creswell Community Center, 99 S. 1st St.
Thursday, Dec. 16
■ South Lane County Fire & Rescue meeting, 6 p.m. More info: [email protected]
Saturday, Jan. 28
■ Creswell Cub Scouts Pack 28 will be picking up Christmas trees at homes within one mile of city limits. $10 suggested donation. Send address via text to 541-623-0152 or on messenger at facebook.com/cubpack28.
