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…



