Thanksgiving Holiday Meals, Thursday Nov. 27
Bandon: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Barn, Bandon City Park, 1200 11th St., Bandon.
Brookings: Fundraiser at the Chetco Activity Center, 550 Chetco Lane, with two seatings, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 541-469-6822 for reservations.
Brookings: VFW Post 966, at the corner of Pacific and Pioneer, will serve Thanksgiving Day Dinner from 1 to 4 p.m. as a fundraiser. For information call 541-412-7214.
Crescent City: Served at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds, noon to 2 p.m.
Gold Beach: Served at the Event Center on the Beach, Highway 101, from noon to 3 p.m.
Nature’s Coastal Holiday
Hundreds of thousands of lights decorate Azalea Park for the annual Nature’s Coastal Holiday from Friday, Nov. 28, through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. The show is open nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. For information, call 541-254-1973.
Santa’s Light Parade
Santa’s Light Parade lights up downtown Crescent City starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, and marching a route from 5th and H streets, down H Street to 3rd Street, and then to K Street. Santa will end up on the plaza at 3rd and K streets to light the community Christmas tree and visit with his friends.
Transformational Music
Music and chanting for a magical evening will be presented by Anton Mizerak and Laura Berryhill at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at Turtle Rock Resort, 28788 Hunter Creek Loop, Gold Beach. For information call 541-247-9203.
Port Orford Art Walk
Ten galleries in Port Orford will participate in the Port Orford Art Walk from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, with other businesses supporting the Shop Small Saturday event during the day.
Bandon’s Night of 1000 Lights
Bandon’s Night of 1000 Lights starts with events all day Saturday, Nov. 29, in Old Town Bandon, including visits with Santa, and ends with a tree lighting, all organized by the Greater Bandon Association. Call 541-297-2342 for more information.
Gold Beach Shop Local Day
More than 30 merchants in Gold Beach are participating in a special Shop Local Day scavenger hunt all day Saturday, Nov. 29. For a list of participants, see the ad in the Curry Coastal Pilot or check the Go Wild Rivers Coast mobile application. For information, call 541-373-0762.
Choir Christmas concerts
The North Coast Chorale and the Crescent City Children’s Choir will present their Christmas concerts at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 2-3, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 319 E St., Crescent City.
Annual Holiday Bazaar, Crescent City
The annual Holiday Bazaar will be open three days - Dec. 5-7 - at the Del Norte Fairgrounds, Highway 101, Crescent City. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. For information, call 707-464-9556.
Birds for All
Southwestern Oregon Community College will offer a special Birds for All workshop on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6. A seminar at SWOCC’s Gold Beach Center, at the Event Center at the Beach, Gold Beach, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday evening will be followed by a field trip from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. For information, call 541-247-2741.
Live theater: “Rented Christmas”
The musical "Rented Christmas" will be presented the weekends of Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14 by the Chetco Pelican Players. Showtimes are expected to be 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Please call to confirm: 541-469-1857.
Stout Mountain Railway
The Stout Mountain Railway moves inside for its annual holiday display, this year titled "It's a Miniature World After All." The trains are running from 1 to 6 p.m. daily from Saturday, Dec. 6, through Wednesday, Dec. 24, in the Brookings-Harbor Shopping Center, 97900 Shopping Center Ave., Harbor.
Santa’s visit to Brookings-Harbor
Santa arrives on a Coast Guard boat for a visit to Brookings-Harbor at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, starting at the Port of Brookings Harbor. After greeting friends at port’s Boardwalk, a parade of fire engines and other vehicles will take him to the pocket park at Chetco and Hillside avenues in downtown Brookings by 4 p.m. That’s just in time for the tree lighting ceremony there, along with caroling and treats for all. For information, call 541-469-2218.
ChariTree Holiday Festival
The ChariTree Holiday Festival will display and auction 28 decorated trees on behalf of local nonprofits and charities, along with childrens activities, caroling, cookies and cider. See the trees from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Chetco Grange Hall, Highway 101, Harbor. For information call 541-469-9850.
Bandon Library Holiday Book Sale
The Bandon Library Friends hold their annual Holiday Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Bandon Library Sprague Room, 1204 11th St., Bandon. (The morning hours are for members only.) For information, call 541-347-3221.
Crab Pot Christmas Tree
Celebrating the Port Orford fishing industry, the annual Crab Pot Christmas Tree will be the center of attention - along with caroling, hot chocolate and more - at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Driftwood Elementary School, 1210 Oregon St. (Highway 101) Port Orford.
Redwoods Candlelight Walk
Redwood National and State Parks will host its 25th annual Candlelight Walk through the ancient redwoods, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park visitor center. Participants will enjoy a ranger-led walk through the redwood forest lit by 200 luminarias, a campfire, storytelling by the North Coast Storytellers Association and refreshments. Dress warmly. Suggested donation is $10 per person or $12 per family. For information, call 707-464-9150.
Live music: Curry-Del Norte Orchestra
The annual winter concerts of the Curry-Del Norte Orchestra will be offered at:
•Gold Beach at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 94190 Fifth St.
•Crescent City at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Elk Valley Rancheria, 2500 Howland Hill Rd.
•Brookings at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1200 Easy St.
Seasonal Sensations
Seasonal Sensations will feature entertainment by area musicians and writers from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Port Orford Library, 1421 Oregon St. (Highway 101). For information, call 541-332-5622.
Jaycees 8th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament
The annual 8th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament is hosted by the Crescent CIty Jaycees all day Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at Crescent Elk Middle School, 994 G St., Crescent City, attracting teams from throughout the region. For information, call 707-954-3428.
Aaron Radatz, magical entertainer
Two performances by Aaron Radatz, magical entertainer, are scheduled for Crescent City audiences Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13. The Friday performance is at 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at Elk Valley Casino, 2500 Howland Hill Road, and open to adults only. The Saturday performance is sponsored by CASA Del Norte - and donated by Elk Valley Casino - at noon Saturday at Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., and is open to children.
Madrigal Dinner
The Del Norte High School Madrigals presents the annual Madrigal Dinner and concert at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13, and a noon matinee on Sunday, Dec. 13. at the Elk Valley Rancheria’s large community room, 2332 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City. For information, call 707-464-5680.
Live music: Coastal Christmas
The sounds of the season are presented in Coastal Christmas, starring Sound Stage Revue at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Lucky 7 Casino, Highway 101, Smith River. For information call 707-487-7777.
Live radio play: “A Christmas Carol”
An ensemble of actors and sound effects technicians from Brookings-Harbor Community Theater will present an old-style radio show version of Dicken's "A Christmas Carol" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at the Harbor Performing Arts Center in the Brookings-Harbor Shopping Center.
Bandon Old Town Marketplace
The annual Bandon Old Town Marketplace is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13, with a special visit by Santa Claus at 1 p.m. Saturday when he arrives by boat at the Port of Bandon Boat Launch. For information, call 541-347-3206.
“The Nutracker”
The Marlo Dance Studio presents the ballet “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, and at 2 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Sprague Theater 1202 11th St., Bandon. For information, call 541-347-4616.
Winter Solstice Arts & Crafts Sale, Smith River.
Smith River Rancheria will host a Winter Solstice Arts & Crafts sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Howonquet Hall in Smith River, across Highway 101 from Lucky 7 Casino. Call 707-487-9255 for information.
Victorian Christmas at the Hughes House
The traditional Victorian Christmas decorations grace the historic Hughes House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 13-14 and Dec. 20-21, as well as Friday, Dec. 26. Free cder and cookies are served; the gift shop will be open. Call 541-332-0248 for information.
Christmas Tree Extravaganza
The second annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza shows off decorated trees and brings in Santa for a visit from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Sea View Senior Living Center, 98059 Gerlach Lane, Brookings. For information, call 541-469-4500.
Brookings Art Walk
The Second Saturday Art Walk strolls through downtown Brookings from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at various locations. Watch the Curry Coastal Pilot for details. For information, call 541-469-3123.
Live music: Del Norte High band and choir
The Del Norte High School band and choir will present their winter concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the DNHS main gym, 1301 El Dorado St., Crescent City.
Live theater: “A Christmas Carol”
Community volunteers present “A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19-20, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Sprague Theater, 1202 11th St., Bandon. For information call 541-347-2373.
Live music: Stagelights Community Christmas Concert
The Stagelights Musical Community presents two hours of live local holiday music and dance performances at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Harbor Performing Arts Center in the Brookings-Harbor Shopping Center.
“The Polar Express”
A free showing of the movie "The Polar Express is set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the Redwood Theater, downtown Brookings, as part of the Community Coastal Christmas effort.
Community Christmas Dinner: Bandon
The annual Bandon Community Christmas Dinner is served from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, at The Barn Community Center in Bandon City Park.