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HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE

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Bridgeport VIllage. The Bridgeport Express

is a 40-foot-long trackless passenger train

with cars that accommodate children and

adults. Rides are free and available for rid-

ers of all ages. It runs daily, Friday, Nov. 29,

to Saturday, Dec. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

and from 3 to 5 p.m.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

— Children are invited to

visit Santa in his new home in Center Court

at Bridgeport Village. In addition to posing

for holiday photos, Santa will give away can-

dy canes. Santa is in daily, Friday, Nov. 29,

through Friday, Dec. 23. Visiting times are

Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and

Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. He will also pop in

Tuesday, Dec. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pets

can take their photos with Santa on Wednes-

days, Dec. 4 and 11, from 5 to 7 p.m.

HOLIDAY DIY FOR TWEENS

— Kids from 8 to 12

years old are invited to learn how to make

all manner of presents for friends and family

during this free program on Wednesday, Dec.

4, from 4 to 5 p.m. This craftacular program

provides the supplies needed to make every-

thing from jewelry to picture frames. Regis-

tration is required, so visit tualatinoregon.

gov/library/webforms/holiday-diy-tweens.

STARRY NIGHTS AND HOLIDAY LIGHTS

— This an-

nual event will take place at the Tualatin

Commons, 8325 S.W. Nyberg St., on Friday,

Dec. 6, at 6:15 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit

with the annual tree-lighting ceremony, hol-

iday lights and general holiday cheer. There

will be song-filled voices and a countdown

to the lighting of the floating tree — as well

as a visit from Santa!

TUALATIN CHAMBER HOLIDAY AUCTION AND

DINNER

— The Tualatin Chamber of Com-

merce Holiday Auction and Dinner has be-

come the go-to event for early holiday shop-

ping and spreading the season’s cheer. This

year’s party takes place on Tuesday, Dec. 10,

from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Tualatin Country

Club, 9145 S.W. Tualatin Road. $45 includes

dinner and a glass of wine. Go to

members.tualatinchamber.com to purchase

tickets.

FESTIVAL OF MUSIC

— Bridgeport Village will

host local youth choirs and bands through-

out the month of December. The perfor-

mances will take place under the gazebo

and feature choirs from surrounding school

districts and community groups. Interested

groups can call 503-968-8940 for more infor-

mation. Shoppers can check the Bridgeport

Village Facebook page (facebook.com/

BridgeportVillage) for a nightly perfor-

mance schedule.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

— Children are invit-

ed to join Santa for one of two breakfasts in

support of local nonprofit organizations.

Tickets for the event are $10 per person and

include delicious food, entertainment with

Radio Disney, a visit to Santa — and lots of

fun. All ticket sales benefit a charity of the

hosting restaurant’s choice. Seating is limit-

ed. Visit Bridgeport-Village.com to pur-

chase tickets for one of the breakfasts,

which will be held Saturdays, Dec. 14 and

Dec. 21, 8:30 to 9:45 a.m., at California Pizza

Kitchen.

“SENTIMENTAL SEASONS”

— The Kid’s Compa-

ny performance troupe will present “Senti-

mental Seasons.” Let this talented young

cast walk you through their favorite holiday

topics: memories, trees, bells, treats and, of

course, presents! Songs include “I’m Get-

ting Nuttin’ for Christmas,” “The Carol of

the Christmas Bells” and “The Eight Nights

of Hanukkah.” All of this is highlighted by

dance, costumes and live music. Tuesday,

Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. at Tualatin Public Library,

18878 S.W. Martinazzi Ave.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Bridgeport Express is a 40-foot-long trackless passenger train with cars that accommodate

children and adults. Rides are free for all ages. It runs daily, Friday, Nov. 29, to Saturday, Dec. 21,

from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3 to 5 p.m.

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