Thing 2 do…
…get in2 the holiday spirit
THURSDAY, DEC. 15
• Blue Christmas Service, Creswell Presbytarian Service, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., 75 S. 4th St.
• Crafty Kids Graham Cracker Houses, 3:30 p.m. Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave.
SATURDAY, DEC. 17
• Free pictures with the grinch, noon – 2 p.m., Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson, 86441 College View Rd.
• McKenzie Jeepers Christmas Light Show N Shine, 5 – 9 p.m., Springfield Faith Center, 600 Hayden Bridge Way in Springfield.
• The Miracle of Jesus Family Event, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., 6th and Gibbs Church, 195 N. 6th St. in Cottage Grove. As you travel through the Bethlehem Marketplace, you’ll share authentic, multisensory experiences and discover the miraculous impact of Jesus’ birth and life.
• Celtic Christmas, 6 p.m., Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store, 106 S. 6th St. in Cottage Grove, All ages are welcome, great music, warm wassail, and lots of festive fun.
• Peanuts Keepsake Ornaments Sale, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 33 N. 8th St. in Cottage Grove. All proceeds fund Tucker’s Cupboard, a local non profit helping our community’s animals.
SUNDAY, DEC. 18
• Eugene Juneteenth’s Ugly Sweater Skate Party, 2 – 5 p.m., Bob Keefer Center, 250 S. 32nd St., Springfield
• Paws with Claus Howliday Festival, 4 – 7 p.m., WOE Fair Western Oregon Exposition, 200 N. Douglas Ave., Cottage Grove. Questions? Text Willie at 541-606-3040 or Christina @ 541-954-0322
MONDAY, DEC. 19 – FRIDAY, DEC 23
• Tis the season for indulgence. For five days, PublicHouse will be extra festive with their inaugural Springfield WinterFest featuring winter drinks, holiday fare and entertainment under their brand new fully-enclosed and heated Big Top tent. 418 A St., Hours: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
THURSDAY, DEC. 22
• Saginaw Vineyard Christmas Cookie Decorating Party!, 5:30 p.m., Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd. More sign ups needed. Call 541-942-1364.
SATURDAY, DEC. 24
• Christmas Eve Service at Creswell Presbyterian Church, 6:30 p.m., 75 S. 4th St.
…in Springfield
THURSDAY, DEC. 15
• Paint Night At The Rusty Porch, 6 – 8:30 p.m., 2134 Main St., All materials supplied, $45 per person, light refreshments provided and reservation required. Last day to reserve is Dec. 13, Call 541-726-4600
• Karaoke night at Conway’s, 9 p.m., 5658 Main St.
• Eugene Performing Arts Center Cabaret, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St.
FRIDAY, DEC. 16
• Eugene Performing Arts Center Cabaret, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St.
SATURDAY, DEC. 17
• Dodgeball Holiday Party, 8 p.m., Oregon Axe Throwing, $30 per person, 24 throwers max. Others are welcome to hang out.
• Rummage Sale Fundraiser, 10 a.m., 2011 Laura St., All proceeds go towards paying for the funeral costs of Nicholas Teeman.
MONDAY, DEC. 19
• Eugene Ballet Youth: The Nutcracker, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St
• National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association (NARFE) luncheon meeting, noon, Sizzler Restaurant, 1010 Postal Way
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21
• Solstice Paintout at Aragon Alpacas, noon – 3:30, 33005 Dillard Rd. More info: http://aragonalpacas.com/
• Pick-up dodgeball, 6 – 8 p.m., Bob Keefer Center, 250 S. 32nd Ave. All skill levels are welcomed and encouraged. All you need is some water, and $5 (first time is free)
• Springfield Rotary Club meeting, noon, Springfield Elks Lodge, 1701 Centennial Blvd.
…in Cottage Grove
THURSDAY, DEC. 15
• Game Night, 5:30 p.m., Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store, 106 S. 6th St.
FRIDAY, DEC. 16
• Elks Lodge dinner, 5 – 6:30 p.m., 755 N. River Rd. Menu: steak, baked potato, green beans, salad and ice cream. Cost: $12/plate Info: 541-94-3554.
MONDAY, DEC. 12 – FRIDAY, DEC. 16
• City’s annual Leaf Pick-Up. Don’t bag your leaves. A leaf drop-off site is also located at the Row River Water Treatment Plant, 3300 Row River Rd.
FRIDAY, DEC. 16
• Richie G & MA Beat, 6:30 p.m., Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store, 106 S. 6th St. in Cottage Grove, Contemporary and island tunes
SATURDAY, DEC. 17
• South Valley Farmers Winter Market, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., CG Armory, 628 E. Washington Ave. Local vendors offer a wide variety of fresh local food and high quality handcrafts. Live music with folk singer and songwriter Elizabeth Cable. $20 Double Up Food Bucks match for SNAP recipients offered at each Winter Market.
• Carousel Monthly Open House, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., CG Industrial Park, 1780 Carnegie Way. The Friends of the CG Carousel invite kids of all ages to enjoy the community’s vintage carousel at the open house. All rides are free.
SUNDAY, DEC. 18
• Crackin’ Up Comedy Showcase, 7 p.m., Covered Bridge Brewing Group, 926 E. Main St. Tickets $10. Monica Nevi as seen on Fox.
• Lamb Butchering Class Hosted by Marigold Cooking Collective, 10 a.m., Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd.
…in Creswell
THURSDAY, DEC. 15
• Mananitas (songs) to Our Lady Guadalupe, 5:30 p.m., followed by delicious hot chocolate, champurrado, coffee and Mexican pastries at St. Philip Benizi, 552 Holbrook Ln.
• Processional from the Creswell Community Center to St. Philip Benizi, 5:30 p.m., 99 S. 1st St, followed by a mass and a Mexican potluck dinner. Everybody is welcome.
MONDAY, DEC. 19
• Creswell Chamber of Commerce no-host Networking Luncheons, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at My Boys Pizza, 96 N Mill St. Guest: Creswell Wellness Center, Chelsea Pasani
FRIDAY, DEC. 16
• Teen Tabletop, 6 – 8 p.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave., A space for any kind of tabletop gaming
THURSDAY, DEC. 22
• Art with Holly, 3:30 p.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave., Holly is a local artist who generously hosts art lessons for kids at the library. Each month the library will have a different activity and Holly will lead us through it one step at a time.
FRIDAY, DEC. 23
• Miniature Paint Night, 6 – 8 p.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave. From teeny tiny canvases to little miniature figurines, go hang out and have a chill paint night.
