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Published: November 27. 2009 4:00AM PST| order photo
At 7 tonight on the corner of Newport Avenue and Wall Street in Bend, people will crowd for the annual tree lighting to kick off the holiday season in Bend. The event will include carolers, live music and even Santa.
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TODAY
HIGH DESERT ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR: A display of locally crafted jewelry, photography, embroidery and more; included in the price of admission; $10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org. (See story in GO! Magazine)
SCIENCE PARTY: See exploding pumpkins, expanding goo and billowing smoke, play with slime and more; $7, $5 High Desert Museum members, plus museum admission; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754, ext. 241 or www.highdesertmuseum.org. (See story in GO! Magazine)
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: Featuring carolers, a bell choir and speeches; free; 5:30 p.m.; downtown Sisters; 541-549-0251 or www.sisterscountry.com.
BEND HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING: With carolers and music; Santa will light the Christmas tree; 6 p.m., tree lighting at 7 p.m.; Wall Street and Newport Avenue; www.downtownbend.org/ holiday-tree-lighting.
SATURDAY
WONDERLAND EXPRESS AUCTION: A silent auction of unique creations; proceeds benefit Wonderland Express’ annual event; free admission; 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunriver Resort, Homestead Room, 57081 Meadow Road; 541-593-4405 or www.wonderlandexpress.com.
KIDS DAY AT THE NATURE CENTER: A day of nature, science talks and activities, including a solar viewing; $2 adult, free ages 12 and younger; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road; 541-593-4394.
LA PINE FOURTH SATURDAY MARKET: Free admission; 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.; La Pine Feed & Pet Supply, 16565 Reed Road; 541-815-0258.
SANTA PAWS PHOTOS: Take professional photos of your pet with Santa; proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Central Oregon; $10; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Bend Factory Stores, 61334 S. U.S. Highway 97; 541-382-3537 or www.hsco.org.
CHRISTMAS PHOTOS: Take a photo with Santa and a live reindeer; proceeds benefit the Redmond Reign 18u fast-pitch softball team; $10; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Operation Santa Claus, 4355 W. State Highway 126, Redmond; 541-548-0718.
HIGH DESERT ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR: See “Today’s” listing for details; $10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA: Have your pet take a photo with Santa Claus; proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Redmond; free with donation to the Humane Society; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Humane Society of Redmond, 1355 N.E. Hemlock Ave.; 541-923-0882.
HOLIDAY ART STROLL: Featuring displays by local artists, refreshments and music; followed by the Starlight Parade; noon; downtown Redmond.
CHRISTMAS PARADE: Parade of floats will proceed down Hood Avenue; photos with Santa available afterward; free; 2 p.m.; downtown Sisters; 541-549-0251 or www.sisterscountry.com.
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING: Featuring Victorian carolers, warm drinks, an award presentation for Friends with Flowers and a tree-lighting ceremony; free; 4:30 p.m.; Cascade Village Shopping Center, 63455 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-388-1495.
REDMOND STARLIGHT HOLIDAY PARADE: Themed “A Christmas Story”; followed by a tree-lighting ceremony; free; 5 p.m.; downtown Redmond; 541-923-5191.
FAMILY COMEDY NIGHT: Charles Marshall presents a night of comedy; the Oregon State Vehicle Team will show a car; proceeds benefit the Bend High School Solar Car Team; $15, $45 family pass, $10 students; 7 p.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church & School, 2550 N.E. Butler Market Road, Bend; 541-385-0441 or tom.stueve@saints.org.
SUNDAY
GIFT-WRAPPING FUNDRAISER: Have gifts from the store wrapped; proceeds benefit Bend Spay and Neuter Project; donations accepted; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2690 E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-617-1010.
CHRISTMAS PHOTOS: See Saturday’s listing for details; $10; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Operation Santa Claus, 4355 W. State Highway 126, Redmond; 541-548-0718.
MONDAY
No Family-related listings.
TUESDAY
GINGERBREAD VILLAGE: Display of Western-themed gingerbread houses opens; through Jan. 4; free; 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Lodge Restaurant at Black Butte Ranch, 12930 Hawks Beard, Sisters; www.blackbutteranch.com/gingerbread.
WEDNESDAY
No Family-related listings.
THURSDAY
CIVIL WAR FOOTBALL: Watch the football game between Oregon State University and the University of Oregon; proceeds benefit the Crook County Foundation; $25; 6 p.m., doors open 5 p.m.; Pine Theater, 214 N. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-6909.
“HARVEY”: Opening night of 2nd Street Theater’s tale of a man and his imaginary friend, Harvey, who is a 6½-foot-tall rabbit; with champagne and dessert reception; $18, $16 students and seniors ages 62 and older; 7 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626, 2ndsttheater@bendcable.com or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: Crook County High School presents a re-enactment of the holiday movie, staged as a radio show; $5; 7 p.m.; Crook County High School, Eugene Southwell Auditorium, 1100 S.E. Lynn Blvd., Prineville; 541-416-6900.
“PETER PAN”: The La Pine High School drama department presents the classic story of the boy who never grows up; followed by a silent auction to benefit the Future Business Leaders of America; $5; 7 p.m.; La Pine High School, 51633 Coach Road; 541-322-5360.
“CHRISTMAS BELLES”: Preview night of Cascades Theatrical Company’s tale of a church Christmas program that spins out of control; $10; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
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