Celebrate the holidays with many Valley events
Published 12:18 pm Wednesday, November 25, 2015
From tree lightings to bazaars, skating rinks to sing-alongs, the Valley has a host of holiday events to delight everyone.
Saturday Bazaars
Sno Valley Eagles and North Bend Community Church are both hosting holiday bazaars this Saturday.
Stop by the Eagles, 8200 S.E. Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The North Bend Community Church bazaar is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the church, 146 E. Third St., North Bend.
Fall City makes the holidays festive
The holidays are happening Saturday, Dec. 5 in Fall City, with a holiday market, live music, Santa, bonfires and tree lighting.
Holiday Market: The Holiday Market is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Chief Kanim Middle School Commons, 32627 S.E. Redmond-Fall City Rd., Fall City. Find handmade items for sale from local crafters and artists, shop for gifts, or pick up fresh wreaths, swags and live poinsettias for your holiday decorating.
The Fall City Historical Society will have its 2016 calendar in full color, cards, magnets a selection of collector’s beverage glasses and mugs and the books “Preserving the Stories of Fall City” and “Jack’s History of Fall City.”
EJ’s Catering will serve hot sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts and the Cub Scouts will host their popular bake sale. Johann Sasynuik will play seasonal piano music, too.
Holiday Concert: At 4 p.m., the Fall City Elementary School chorus will perform with Chief Kanim students in the elementary school gymnasium, 33314 SE 42nd Pl., Fall City. After the concert, Santa will be outside in his sleigh, ready to pose for photos. Students will lead a caroling party down to Olive Taylor Quigley Park to start the lighting countdown.
Art Park Gathering: Fall City Arts hosts the post-lighting bonfire in the Art Park, serving hot chocolate and cookies for all.
North Bend Church Christmas bazaar
On Saturday, Nov. 28, the North Bend Community Church holds its Christmas bazaar and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 146 E. Third St., North Bend.
Local crafters and their quilts, embroidery, ceramics, cards and jewelry will be featured.
Senior center hosts holiday bazaar and quilt raffle
Sno-Valley Senior Center in Carnation will hold its annual holiday bazaar and quilt raffle, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the senior center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation. Enjoy a day of holiday shopping, crafts, coffee, homemade soup and baked goods.
This sale supports local artisans and the Sno-Valley Senior Center.
For more information, visit www.snovalleysenior.org.
Make your own holiday wreath at Forest Theater workshop
Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater offers a holiday wreath workshop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Bring creative holiday spirit into your home with your own handmade wreath.
No experience is needed for the workshop. Organizers will teach participants all they need to know.
Wreath forms, wire, ribbon, pinecones and greens will be provided at this family-friendly workshop. Participants should bring gloves and gardening shears, as well as any decorative materials they want to use for a personal touch on their creations.
Dress warmly. Heaters and a fire will be available and complimentary cookies, hot chocolate, hot cider, coffee, and tea will be served.
Cost is a suggested donation. Make one wreath for $20; make two for $10 and donate one to the theater; or buy one at the event for $30.
The theater is located at 36800 David Powell Road, Fall City. For information visit www.foresttheater.org, call (425) 736-7252.
Find holiday treasures at bazaar, breakfast with Santa
The Mount Si Senior Center holds its annual holiday bazaar, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5, at the senior center, 411 Main Ave. S. North Bend. Find gifts and holiday decor, plus a chance to win prizes during the bazaar, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Come early Saturday for a chance to have breakfast and photos with Santa, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Cost for the breakfast is $6 for adults, $4 for children.
Snoqualmie celebrates season with tree lighting, skating rink
Join the city of Snoqualmie for its annual Holiday Tree Lighting, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at Railroad Park, 7971 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie,
Enjoy ice skating on the synthetic skating rink, meet Santa, listen to carolers, or take a free ride in a horse-drawn wagon.
The tree will light up at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, visit www.cityofsnoqualmie.org.
