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| Volume 12, Issue 12 | December 2014 |
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Holiday News
The 12 Ways of (an Organized) ChristmasAre you starting to feel the stress of the holiday? There may be more than 12 days until Christmas, but there is also a lot to get done. How can you get ready for this wonderful celebration without arriving at the big day frazzled and exhausted? There are 12 simple ways to help you have a wonderful, organized, and stress-free holiday. Here are just a few of the tips so be sure to check out the rest at NWOrganizingSolutions.com (under the newsletter tab).
Don’t let the many preparations and activities of the season take away your holiday joy, rather choose to be organized and have a yourself a Merry Christmas. Toys and Dolls at the MuseumWednesday, November 19-Saturday, January 3, 2015, 10 am-5 pm, downtown Hillsboro Civic Center Plaza location, 120 E Main, second floor above Starbucks The Washington County Museum opens its newest exhibit, “All I Want for Christmas: Toys and Dolls We Remember.” The exhibit is a collaboration among the Museum, the Beaverton Fashion Doll Club, and Tualatin Valley Model Railroad Club. Dolls and toys from the Museum collection are complemented by a large collection of dolls from the Fashion Doll Club, and beginning December 13, the Model Railroad Club will run their N Gauge model train layout on Saturdays and selected days during the holiday break.
“Last year I just felt we should do something special for the holidays that would have appeal to kids and adults, but we just didn’t have the bandwidth to put together another exhibit last year,” says Marcia Hale, Director of Guest Services and Public Programs. “So we took a look this year at what we had in the collection, and realized we had some interesting dolls and toys, but not quite enough to really create a complete exhibit. Part of my job is to seek out partnerships with community groups and invite them to share what they do in the Museum. Like most women my age, I grew up with Barbie, in fact I still have my Barbie #2. I googled Barbie Doll clubs in Oregon and found the Beaverton Fashion Doll Club. I presented the idea to them, and the club agreed to help us create a nice display of dolls!”
The Doll Club is contributing a wide range of iconic dolls—from 1870’s era Porcelain-head dolls to of course, Barbie, and American Girl dolls along with many others. Monica Pardy, President of the Fashion Doll Club, has been working with club members to select a varied collection of dolls, and to design a proper “set” to display them. Among the dolls the Museum will display is an original “Gone With the Wind” Scarlett O’Hara doll, and a General Douglas MacArthur doll dating from the 1940’s. “I wanted to make sure we had something of interest for everyone so I contacted the Tualatin Valley Model Railroad Club to see if they would be willing to set up a model railroad display,” Hale adds. “For years the club had been at the Oregon Zoo, but no longer set up their trains there during the holidays. They were booked at another event the first couple of weekends of our exhibit, so they will set up in time for our big day-long Free Family Day on December 13.” In addition to the model trains, the Museum will also display their collection of vintage cast iron toys. “I’m guessing these toys did not get thrown at siblings, I marvel at how strong little kids had to be to tote these things around,” Hale says. $6 general admission, $4 for seniors, children 3-18, college and military with ID. Family Day on December 13 allows free admission for everyone from 10 am-4 pm. The trains will run on that day, along with make-and-take activities, and two performances by science educator/juggler/comedian Rhys Thomas at 11 am and 1 pm will round out the day. The Museum website is washingtoncountymuseum.org, and the phone number is 503-645-5353. River City House of PraiseSunday, December 14, 10:15 am, Christ United Methodist Church, 12755 NW Dogwood St. Laughing in church? You bet! Celebrate with joy this Christmas: add Frank Baum’s “A Kidnapped St. Nicholas” to your December plans. Visit River City House of Praise and hear the sensational Sarah Maines sing! River City House of Praise is a radio-style gospel hour filled with comedy, music, and sound effects. It’s free. It’s fun! Be there! Sunset Presbyterian Holiday EventsSunset Presbyterian Church invites you to share this season with them. They’re located at 14986 NW Cornell Road .You can find all their services and information on the web at sunsetpres.org. Regular worship services are each Sunday at 9 and 11 am. Here are two special events that you will not want to miss: Christmas Concert Friday, December 12, 7 pm, Sanctuary A Fantasia on Christmas Carols by Ralph Vaughan Williams will feature international award-winning guest artists Ian Timmons and Joanna Meline, under the direction of Eric Stearns. Your spirits will soar as the Sunset Choir and Orchestra presents a special evening of Christmas music. There will be a cookie reception following the concert in the Lobby. No cost to attend. Christmas Eve Service Tuesday, Dec 24, 3 pm, 5 pm, and 11 pm, Sanctuary Pastor Jason Curtis welcomes you, your entire family, and your friends to these special services. Elementary children are welcome to attend the service with their family. Children’s programming is available for infants - 4 years old at the 3 and 5 pm services. Communion will be served during the 11 pm service. Second Edition Santa Visit
December 13, 2-4 pm, Second Edition (next to the Cedar Mill Library), 12505 NW Cornell Road Bring your children and grandchildren to visit Santa at Second Edition! Santa is making a special stop to visit the little ones and hear what’s on their wish lists, so be sure to bring your camera. He’ll be at the shop from 2-4 pm, the event is free, so don’t miss him! Gingerbread Dog HouseSaturday, December 13 at Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton The Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter is gearing up to host the third annual Gingerbread Dog House Contest. This year, Cedar Hills Crossing will sponsor on-site gingerbread house decorating for kids in conjunction with the contest. The added event is expected to draw more people and make it possible for any child to participate. The winner of the best entry from those made the day of the event will receive a ribbon and certificate.
Categories are: youth (12 and under), teens (13-19), adults (20 and older), mixed ages (for example, family groups made up of multiple generations), and culinary professionals. Entries must be delivered to Cedar Hills Crossing on December 13 between 11 am-noon, and will be available for close-up public viewing from 12–4 pm. Although the contest is called the gingerbread dog house contest, all edible pet-themed entries are encouraged (see complete rules on their website). Whether traditional gingerbread structures or cakes, the main guideline is that all visible decorations must be edible. It doesn’t matter whether they are edible to pets or people. Because the entries will be on display for several weeks and may contain some nonedible supports, they won’t actually be eaten by anyone. Feel free to use pet food or people food, as long as it is nonperishable. Last year, the People’s Choice award went to an entry that was demolished by the dog before it ever left the house! Of course it’s important to remember the reason for all of the festivities, supporting the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter. Although there is no cost to enter, donations are welcome and volunteers will be helping with a spin-the-wheel raffle, donate to vote, a baked goods sale and more. All donated funds go directly to animal care. Big Horn BrassSunday, December 14, 6:30 pm, St. Matthew Lutheran Church 10390 SW Canyon Rd.
This is a performance full of joy and variety, including new arrangements of your holiday favorites. ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, King Baltazar, the Magi’s journey to Bethlehem, A rockin’ Big Daddy’s Sleigh Rid, Stan Kenton Orchestra favorites. The popular Northwest vocalist Shirley Nanette is bringing her energy and sparkling style to your holiday favorites and is truly fabulous. The event is sponsored by The Erik Weswig Memorial Fund, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, and THRPD. Donations gratefully accepted. The music begins at 6:10 pm with the St. Matthew Exaltation Handbell Ensemble. Big Horn Brass will begin playing at 6:30 pm. 18th Annual Boy Scout Troop 198 TreeRecycle & CompostSaturday, January 3, Sunday January 4, 2015 from 9 am- 3 pm There are two convenient parking lot drop off locations—Forest Heights Village & West Tualatin View Elementary School. They accept donations to pay costs of recycling and support Troop 198 in their educational activities and community projects. Drop off: Suggested donation—trees $7, wreaths & swags $3 each Pick up: Suggested donation—trees $10, wreaths & swags $3 each. For pickup, email your name, address, pick up day of choice & items to be picked up to: TreeRecycle198@gmail.com. Impressions Holiday DanceDecember 13, 7-10 pm, Leedy Grange Hall, 835 NW Saltzman Road Join Impressions Dance Club for their Holiday Dance. The beginner’s lesson is at 7 pm, and then general dancing to the DJ music from 7:30-10 pm. Swing, foxtrot, rumba, waltz, tango, cha cha and more.The dance is $7 for adults and $5 for students. Don’t know how to dance? Impressions Dance Club has lessons and classes, with gift certificates available. Check out the new web site at ImpressionsDanceClub.net or contact Cynthia Hively-Parent at 971-226-1119. Rock Creek’s First Annual Bazaar!December 7, 10 am-3 pm, Rock Creek Country Club, 5100 NW Neakahnie Ave. Join the Rock Creek Country Club for food, fun, and lots of shopping at their first annual holiday bazaar. Support your local businesses! They are also doing a canned food and clothing drive to help support My Father’s House, A Community Shelter in Portland. There is no cost for this bazaar, but all are welcome to donate canned food or new-in-package socks and underwear for kids. For more information contact Jennifer Sturgis or email events@rockcreekcc.com. For free tickets visit rockcreekcc.com. Down Home Christmas Party, Potluck and White Elephant Gift ExchangeTuesday, December 9, 6:30-8:30 pm, The Beaverton History Center, 12412 SW Broadway, Beaverton Bring a “down home” or international dish to share for Beaverton Historical Society’s Holiday Party potluck. Coffee and cider will be supplied. In addition, bring a wrapped item from your home for the white elephant gift exchange. They will have Christmas music and a raffle. For more information visit HistoricBeaverton.org or call (503) 430-0106. See you there! GIVINGWishes & Gifts Sunshine Pantry, an independent non-profit organization that feeds about 350 people every day from a warehouse in Beaverton, is asking the community to come forward to help their needy families enjoy the holiday season. They have received a large donation of toys from KG. They are bringing in the parents to select toys for their families, and will need volunteers to help with the event. Contact Sharon Straus at 971-506-7827 for more information. THPRD Gives Back It’s become a holiday tradition in the Beaverton area: Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District employees working to create a brighter season for low-income children and families. THPRD will again collect toys, clothing and other items for families selected from within its boundaries. The park district will also collect food for the Oregon Food Bank. The public is invited to support both efforts at THPRD facilities throughout the Beaverton area. Donations of non-perishable food will be accepted from November 24 to December 19 for the Oregon Food Bank Washington County, located in Beaverton. Starting December 3 and running through December 19, each THPRD center and administrative facility will have a giving tree with “wishing stars” that specify a variety of wish list items from the needy families. Donors will be able to take a wishing star from a tree and return with a new, unwrapped gift. All gifts are to be distributed to families that have been identified by the nonprofits Good Neighbor Center and Innovative Housing. “We invite our patrons to join our employees in this worthwhile effort,” said Doug Menke, THPRD general manager. “The need in our community is substantial.” Donations will be accepted at the following Cedar Mill area park district locations:
Making the Holidays Merry for Children in Need Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue firefighters are dedicated to responding to the fire and medical needs of their community at a moment’s notice. This holiday season, firefighters are asking community members to help them come through for less fortunate children.
For more than 30 years, the KGW Great Toy Drive has provided hundreds of thousands of toys to less fortunate families in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The toys collected during the toy drive are distributed to needy kids in our area with the help of more than 130 local nonprofit organizations and hundreds of dedicated volunteers. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue is joining more than 400 local organizations as a partner in this year’s toy drive. All 21 TVF&R fire stations are currently accepting new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages through Christmas Eve. With the help of our generous community members, TVF&R volunteer firefighters were able to fill a fire engine and box truck full of toys to deliver to the KGW studios last December. This year, the need continues to be great and firefighters hope to exceed last year’s collection effort. Cedar Mill residents can drop off any new, unwrapped toys at their local TVF&R fire stations:
All toys donated by December 15 will be donated to the KGW Great Toy Drive. Any toys collected after that date will be taken to the Washington County Girl Scout Christmas Breakfast for the Homeless on Christmas morning to be distributed to Washington County children who attend the breakfast with their families. Oregon has the fifth highest percentage of homeless children, with more than 38,000 kids considered homeless in the state. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue knows that we serve a generous, compassionate community. Thank you in advance for helping them contribute to brighter holidays for children in need. For a complete list of TVF&R fire stations accepting toy donations, please visit tvfr.com. |
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