All around town the holiday season is in full swing! It canbe easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of it all and forget about taking time to enjoy the true meaning of Christmas. In Clark County there is so many ways to celebrate the holidays. Below is a sampling of the festivities the community has to offer and there something for everyone’s taste. Just scroll down and find the perfect way that will help you slow down and celebrate.
‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’
A Christmas Concert by Pacific Arts Ensemble
December 5th & 6th, 2014
Vancouver Heights Methodist Church
5701 MacArthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA
Pacific Arts Ensemble, under the direction of Tony Bump, has been performing since 2003. PAE specializes in an eclectic mix of vocal genres from Bach to Berlin, Hayden to Hammerstein, and Schumann to Sondeheim.
Winter Tea at the Marshall House
December 7th, 2014 at 10:30 am
The Marshall House
1301 Officers RowVancouver, WA
The event will feature live music, historic re-enactors, and both sweet and savory treats.
Built in 1886, the elegant Queen Anne style Marshall House served as home to Brigadier General George C. Marshall and his wife Katherine from 1936 to 1938. At Vancouver Barracks, Marshall commanded the Third Division’s 5th Infantry Brigade and the region’s Civilian Conservation Corps camps.
Today the Marshall House is a museum open for tours and is available for weddings and other special events.
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To make a reservation, contact Julie Kummer at 360-693-3103 or buy tickets online
Handel’s Messiah
December 7th, 2014 at 3:00 pm
Crossroads Community Church
7708 NE 78th Street
Vancouver. WA
The concert features the 50-voice Bravo! Vancouver Chorale, the Washington Chamber Orchestra and guest soloists. Conductor and Music Director Dr. Maria Manzo will lead the chorus and orchestra in this production.
Gingerbread Houses
December 8th and 12th, 2014 at 4:00 pm
Battle Ground Community Library
1207 SE 8th Way
Battle Ground, WA
Bring your engineering and artistic know how to create your very own gingerbread house. We will provide the supplies.
(Appropriate for ages 5-12 with accompanying adult.)
Please call 360 906-4747 to reserve a place
Polar Express
December 13th, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Battle Ground Community Library
1207 SE 8th Way
Battle Ground, WA 98604
Join us for a special holiday movie. Hint….On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’s home. There will be popcorn and cider!
Simple Christmas. Simply Christ.
December 10th, 12th, 13th and 14th 2014
Vancouver First Church of God
3300 NE 78th StreetVancouver, WA
Pre-program entertainment starting approx. 20 minutes before the hour.
Hand bells, choir, pageantry, drama & people of all ages
Christmas songs, as well as telling the Christmas story through song and drama.
Traditional and contemporary arrangements of music.
Bring a fresh canned food donation for The Giving Closet
Doors open 1 hour before each performance. No reserved seating.
Santa at Westfield Mall
December 1st to 24th, 2014
Westfield Vancouver Mall
J.C. Penny Court, Lower Level
8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive
Vancouver, WA
Have the kids visit Santa at the Westfield Mall and they can let him know what you want for Christmas.
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