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With an electronic system powered by a water fountain pump, Santa waves to those who come through the Keizer Miracle of Christmas Lights Display the first Friday of December, which this year falls on the 1st, through Dec. 26, each evening from 6 to 10. The Gardners are also adding a wreath, about 6-feet in diameter, made from pool noodles and ornaments they purchased at Goodwill. “It will hang on our garage door so that it can be seen from the road,” April said. “We like to do DYI things instead of store bought ornaments. We like to do our own and be unique. I’m more of the idea person and the painting and the artsy-craftsy part of it and he’s (Glen) the mechanical wiz and the computer wiz, wood working.”Last year, the Gardner’s spray painted giant beach balls and glued them to plastic deli containers to make ornaments they then hung on the side of their house with coat hangers. April said they get most of their ideas from different DIY websites.“There’s a lot of great ones,” April said. “He (Glen) gets the ideas and just figures out how to make them work for us. We hit up friends who know more about electronics, wood working, tell them what we need and they help us out.”The Gardners also have a new movie of Santa coming out of a chimney, putting gifts under a tree, waving and then going back up the chimney. They project the movie on a screen on the sunroom at the front of their house. “We now have lights that go around the frame of the house, up and down the drive way,” April said. “We’re starting Candy Land in our yard, lollipops and gum drops. I’m trying to find a way to get a ginger bread house made.”In future years, the Gardners would also like to add a life size wooden sled to go with their 6-foot Santa and reindeer. They’ve also talked about adding a Grinch. “I think it’s one of those things that makes Keizer really unique,” April said of the Miracle of Lights Display. “People aren’t paid to do it. Nobody pays our electric bill. It’s like a competition, too, to see who has the most lights and who’s got the newest thing.”Asked if she was winning, April replied, “Not yet, but give me a couple more years. To be known as that house that lights up the whole neighborhood. I watch those (TV) shows where they do the Christmas houses where they’ve got 10 million lights up and some day that should be our house. My husband says no it won’t be but I’ve got plans.”The lights display covers about 3.5 miles in the Gubser neighborhood. Admission is free but volunteers at a donation tent collect money and non-perishable food for the Marion-Polk Food Share. Candy Canes are given to anyone who donates. Last year, a record $25,000 and nearly 25,000 pounds of food were collected. “People shouldn’t have to go hungry any time of the year but especially during the holidays,” April said.SnoCop barriers lead drivers through the neighborhood. There are no public restrooms available and visitors should keep their headlights on at all times while driving through. Also, please be aware and courteous to pedestrians and residents trying to get in and out of driveways. Attendees wishing to take photos in front of houses are encouraged to stay on sidewalks and out of yards. Since there are sidewalks throughout the neighborhood, the display is also walkable. Those who walk should park at either Whiteaker Middle School, 1605 Lockhaven Dr. NE, or Gubser Elementary, 6610 14th Avenue NE. Gubser lights up the nightCALENDAROFEVENTSKEIZER — SALEM — PORTLANDPAGE 4, HOLIDAY GIFT & EVENT GUIDE, NOVEMBER 2017Through Saturday, December 2Pentacle Theatre presents A Christmas Carol, from the classic story by Charles Dickens and adapted by John Mortimer for The Royal Shakespeare Company. Tickets cost $23 for weekday performances and $24 for weekend shows. pentacletheatre.org.November 18 – 19Empty Bowls, the annual pottery event to support hunger relief at Willamette Art Center at the Oregon State Fairgrounds and Expo in Salem. More than 1,200 handcrafted pottery pieces are on sale to the public, and all proceeds will go to Marion-Polk Food Share. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours are noon until 4 p.m. while supplies last. Old Fashioned Christmas located in the Jackman Long Building at the Oregon State Fairgrounds and Expo. Starts at 10 a.m. Admission is $5 and a canned good. November 18McNary Athletic Booster Club presents the annual Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at McNary High School. Over 100 local artisans and vendors, food and drinks, raffle drawing every hour (extra entry into the raffle drawing) by bringing two items (canned food or hygiene products).November 23Turkey Dash, presented by the Keizer Chamber of Commerce. 6th Annual 5K fun run-walk. Registration opens at 7 a.m., race starts at 8 a.m. Pre-registration adult $27, youth $15. Day of race registration adult $37, youth $20. Visit www.keizerchamber.com for more information.November 24 Visit Santa at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel, 101 Front Street. From noon to 6 p.m. Event is free. Photos with Santa are $10. For more information go to www.salemcarousel.org. November 24 – 262017 Holiday Market America’s Largest Christmas Bazaar is at the Portland Expo, 2060 N. Marine Drive. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. General admission for individuals 18 and older is $8. Children admission (12-17) is $3. Children under 12 are free. Enjoy an opportunity to buy unique gifts in all price ranges. November 24 – December 30 Festival of Lights at The Grotto in Portland. Nightly from 5 to 9:30 p.m. (Closed Christmas). Tickets range from $5 to $10. thegrotto.org.November 24 – December 31(closed Dec. 24 and 25)Christmas in the Garden, located at The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main Street, Silverton. Features ice skating, a traditional German Christmas Market, and a light display. Ice skating is available daily excluding Dec. 24 and 25. Visit oregongarden.org for general schedule information. November 24Coelho Winery Thanksgiving Weekend. Live music, games, prizes, and food, plus a special new release available all weekend. Coelho Winery, 111 5th Street in Amity. December 1 – 32017 Holiday Market America’s Largest Christmas Bazaar is at the Portland Expo, 2060 N. Marine Drive. On Fridays and Saturdays it goes from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. On Sundays it goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission for individuals 18 and older is $8. Children admission (12-17) isThe 2017 Holiday Gift & Event Guide was produced byEric A. HowaldAndrew JacksonPaula MoseleyRandom PendragonDerek WileyLeland ZaitzLyndon ZaitzFor advertising or subscription information contact the Keizertimes at 503-390-1051www.keizertimes.comMcNary Holiday Bazaar, November 18CALENDAROFEVENTSKEIZER — SALEM — PORTLANDNOVEMBER 2017, HOLIDAY GIFT & EVENT GUIDE, PAGE 5CALENDAR continued on Page 8$3. Children under 12 are free. Enjoy an opportunity to buy unique gifts inall price ranges. December 1 – 23Enlightened Theatrics presents A Charles Dickens Christmas. Previews Nov. 29 and 30. Opening night Dec. 1, final performance on Dec. 23. Reserved seating admission is $20-$30, youth under 18 are 10% off. Preview night only, admission is $10. Oregon Thespian Members/Cardholders are free.December 1 – 26Keizer Miracle of Christmas Lights Display, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Gubser neighborhood. Free admission but cash and food donations for the Marion-Polk Food Share are welcome.December 2 – 3Attend the ScanFair at the Portland Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum. Experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of a Nordic Christmas. Saturday 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticket range from $7 to $17. There will be vendors, food, entertainment, games, and more. For more information call 503-977-0275 or email www.scanheritage.org The Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce presents the Mt. Angel Hazelnut Fest and Kriskindl Market featuring regional arts and crafts, Oregon wineries and breweries, and foods that feature hazelnuts. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 503-845-9440.December 2Santa arrives via helicopter at the Volcanoes Stadium. Free photos and a visit with Santa. 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Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors, children, and students; or $18 at the door. 7 to 9 p.m. at Hudson Hall, 900 State Street in Salem. Deepwood Museum and Gardens Free Holiday Open House 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 1116 Mission Street S.E. Admission is free. December 4Gubser Elementary Choir performs at the Capitol rotunda. Starts at noon. Whitaker Middle School band concert. A-band plays at 6 p.m. B-band plays at 7 p.m.December 5Keizer Chamber of Commerce tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. at Walery Plaza on the corner of River Road North & Cherry Avenue Northeast. The Grand Jazz Band will be playing Christmas carols and kids 12 years and younger will be encouraged to place their name in a special drawing. Two names will be drawn and they will be asked to join Santa in flipping the switch that lights the Holiday Tree. Santa is expected to arrive at 7 p.m. being escorted in by the Keizer Fire District.Clearlake Elementary Choir performs at the Capitol rotunda. Starts at noon. December 6 – 8Whitaker Middle School presents A Season of Love. Features Whiteaker Middle School Choir Program, Keizer Holiday Lights Parade,December 9McNary High School Studio Productions, and Salem Academy Jazz Choir. Special guest: Melody and Truth. Tickets are $10. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Salem Alliance Church, 555 Gaines Street NE in Salem. December 7Chamber/Rotary Holiday Luncheon with McNary choir. at the Keizer Civc Center Starts at noon.McNary High School orchestra concert. Starts at 7 p.m. at the Ken Collins Theater on McNary campus. Cummings Elementary Winter Music program at 6:30 p.m. Claggett Middle School Band Concert. Starts at 7 p.m. December 9 – 10American Ballet Academy invites the Salem Community to enjoy watching their 250 plus students dance the full length The Nutcracker. All profits will be donated to the Marion-Polk County Food Share. On Dec. 9, doors open at 6 p.m. and the performance starts at 7 p.m. On Dec. 10, doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the performance starts at 2:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased through the Elsinore Theatre’s box office or at www.ticketswest.com.December 9The Keizer Holiday Lights Parade begins at 7 p.m. on River Road North. Road closures will begin about 3:30 p.m. with River Road shutting down at 6 p.m. to make way for the Jingle Dash, a 5K fun run, beginning at 6:15 p.m. (See related stories throughout the guide for more details.)Breakfast with Santa at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel, 101 Front Street NE. Starts at 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. $20 per person. By reservation only. Ticket information www.salemcarousel.org. Call 503-540-0374. 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Willamette Art Center is located on the Oregon State Fairgrounds through the yellow gate off Silverton Road in Salem. Willamette Art Center will be accepting donations of non-perishable food during and continuing through their holiday sale on Dec. 3 and 4.1,200 bowls to relieve hungerIn the past half century, Willamette Valley wineries have grown from a handful of pioneering families to more than 400 wineries producing some of the world’s best pinot noir. The public is invited to join many of those wineries for one of their biggest annual events to taste (literally) how far they’ve come.‘Tis the season for delicious wines and holiday festivities. More than 150 wineries throughout the valley are throwing open their doors to you for special tastings, live music, food pairings, holiday discounts and more during Thanksgiving holiday.Wineries are also joining together for the holiday season in the Willamette Cares Food Share, a food drive with collection points at Willamette wineries, running through the months of November and December.Willamette Valley wineries will open at 11 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving and run through 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26. Tasting fees will vary from winery to winery.For a complete list of participating wineries visit willamettewines.com.Thanksgiving weekend is time to visit area wineriesN.E. From 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. $5 per person, free for kids under three. Visit www.keizerfire.com for more information. December 10Tea with Mrs. Claus at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel. Two tea times. Sittings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $20 per person. By reservation only. Call 503-540-0374.Keizer Fire District Breakfast with Santa. 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, eggs, milk and coffee, $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-12 and free for 2-and-under. Joy to the World - A Frieside Christmas. Enjoy an Evening of Christmas music, readings and a Nativity display. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1375 Lockhaven Drive.December 11Cummings Elementary choir performance at the Capitol rotunda. Starts at 10 a.m. December 12McNary High School holiday choir concert. Starts at 7 p.m. Claggett Creek Middle School choir concert. Starts at 7 p.m. December 14Gubser Elementary winter choir concert. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Claggett Creek Middle School choir concert. Starts at 7 p.m. McNary band winter concert. Starts at 7 p.m. Clear Lake Elementary choir performance. Starts at 6:30 p.m. December 15Claggett Creek Choir performance at the Capitol rotunda. Starts at 11 a.m. France School of Dance presents their December dance performance, located at North High School Auditorium, 765 14th St NE. The show starts at 7 p.m. For more information contact at 503-390-1210. December 15 – 16The Nutcracker will be performed by Eugene Ballet Company at the Elsinore Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the performance starts at 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets at elsinoretheatre.com.December 16Keizer Fire District Candy Cane Day.Breakfast with Santa at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel, 101 Front Street NE. Starts at 8 to 10 a.m. $20 per person. By reservation only. Ticket information www.salemcarousel.org. Call 503-540-0374.December 17Festival Chorale Oregon present Sing We Now of Christmas at the Elsinore Theatre. They will be performing traditional carols and dressed in Victorian costume. There will be audience sing along carols and a special story for children. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the performance starts at 4 p.m. Buy tickets at elsinoretheatre.com. Tea with Mrs. Claus at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel. Two tea times. Sittings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $20 per person. By reservation only. Call 503-540-0374. December 19 – 23Magic at the Mill at Mission Mill Museum, 1313 Mill Street S.E. From 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Adults and seniors $6, children 6-12 $4. Children three and under, free. Free admission to members. Go to info@willametteheritage.org for more information. December 19Pajama Party with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel. Starts at 6 p.m. $20 per person, children under three free. By reservation only. Call 503-540-0374. Next >