Things 2 do…
Cottage Grove Art Walk has been celebrating local art in downtown historic Cottage Grove for over 10 years. Don’t miss the last art walk of the year. Light refreshments will be served.
What: Cottage Grove Art Walk
When: Friday, Dec. 30, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Cottage Grove
More info: Free admission
Contact: Michele Rose at the Crafty Mercantile 541-514-0704
Calling all kiddos for an after- school art exploration. Each week students can learn new techniques, use different mediums and learn about different artists.
What: Art Club
When: Monday, Jan. 2, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 9, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: The Crafty Mercantile,
517 E. Main St. in Cottage Grove
Price: $5 – $10
Contact: 541-514-0704
…2 get in2 the holiday spirit
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
• Holiday Open House at Kalapuya Books, 4 – 7 p.m., 637 E. Main St., Cottage Grove.
FRIDAY, DEC. 23
• Candlelight Service, 5:30 p.m., Creswell Church of the Nazarene, 805 S. Front St., Wear your favorite slippers
SATURDAY, DEC. 24
• Christmas Eve Service at Creswell Presbyterian Church, 6:30 p.m., 75 S. 4th St.
• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 4 p.m., Springfield Faith Center, 600 Hayden Bridge Way in Springfield
• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6 p.m., Mohawk Community Church, 91190 Hill Rd. in Springfield
• Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 4:30 and 6 p.m., New Life Church, 2080 18th St. in Springfield.
SUNDAY, DEC. 25
• Free Community Christmas Dinner, 2 – 5 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 1025 N. 19th St. Volunteers offer a free traditional holiday meal for those who otherwise wouldn’t have one.
• Christmas Sunday Service, 9:30 a.m., Creswell Church of the Nazarene, 805 S. Front St., Fellowship begins at 9 a.m. with sweet treats. Wear your favorite slippers.
…in Cottage Grove
THURSDAY, DEC. 22
• Quality Trivia Hosted by Elliot Martinez, 6 p.m., Covered Bridge Brewing Group, 926 E. Main St.
• Game Night, 5:30 p.m., Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store, 106 S. 6th St.
FRIDAY, DEC. 23
• Coast Fork Ramblers, 6 p.m., Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store, 106 S. 6th St. Bluegrass and strings holiday show.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28
• Acoustic Jam, 6 p.m., Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store, 106 S. 6th St.
FRIDAY, DEC. 30
• Secret Release Show, 8 p.m., Axe and Fiddle, 657 E. Main St. $10 at the door plus a free download of the record.
• Art Walk at Kalapuya Books, 6 p.m., 637 E. Main St.
SATURDAY, DEC. 31
• Gamesquall – New Year’s Eve 2022, noon – 1:30 a.m., Odd Fellows Lodge, 317 E. Main St. A whole night of nonstop gaming with friends old and new. Nearly 500 games on site.
• New Years Eve 2023, Cottage Bowl, 7:30 p.m., Reservations are required. Event is $50 and includes dinner, bowling and prizes. No minors allowed.
SATURDAY, JAN. 7 – SUNDAY, JAN. 8
• Auditions for BIG FISH, Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr., 2 p.m., both days, Register to audition: www.surveymonkey.com/r/GBG757X Production Dates: April 7 – 30
…in Creswell
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.
FRIDAY, DEC. 23
• Miniature Paint Night, 6 – 8 p.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave. From teeny tiny canvases to little miniature figurines.
THURSDAY, DEC. 29
• Teen Game Night, 6 – 8 p.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave.
SATURDAY, DEC. 31
• Glowin’ Wild! TJ’s Sports Bar Neon New Years Eve Party, 9 p.m., TJ’s Family Restaurant, 365 E. Oregon Ave. Wear your favorite neon outfit to glow in the dark.
• Creswell Girl Scout Donation Drive, 1 – 3 p.m., Creswell Grange #496, 274 W. Oregon Ave. Three ways to donate: monetary donation, cans and bottles, new, unused, unisex beanies, scarves, gloves and small throw blankets. Troop leader Bonnie Wenzl: 541-515-5560
SATURDAY, JAN. 7 – SUNDAY, JAN. 8
• The Creswell Cub Scouts will be picking up trees in Creswell. Suggested donation is $10. Text 541-623-0152 to arrange for tree pick-up or message the Creswell Cub Scouts through its Facebook page.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11
• Creswell Community Singers Choir rehearsal, 1 – 2:30 p.m. at Creswell Church of Christ, 380 Kings Row.
…in Springfield
THURSDAY, DEC. 22
• Kids Firearm Safety Class at Cabela’s, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Register; tinyurl.com/Kids-Safe-Signup
THURSDAY, DEC. 29
• Karaoke night at Conway’s, 9 p.m., 5658 Main St.
SATURDAY, DEC. 31
• New Years Eve Party at the Paw, 7 p.m. – 1 a.m., The Monkey’s Paw Tiki Bar, 420 Main St.
• Conway’s New Year’s Eve Bash, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., 5658 Main St., 21 and over
FRIDAY, JAN. 6
• SHS Alumni Pep Band Night, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m., Springfield High School. Band will warm up in the band room at 4:30 p.m. and start playing in the gym at 5 p.m. for the double header against Ashland.
MONDAY, JAN. 9
• Springfield’s Bagged Leaf Pickup – second round, for residents west of 28th/31st Street.
TUESDAY, JAN. 10
• Infant & Toddler Parent Support by WellMama, Springfield Public Library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Free childcare for anyone interested.
