Yachats Winter Celebration


2010 preliminary schedule






Nov. 25   Thanksgiving Day Buffet ~ Drift Inn Historic Café
Thanksgiving Dinner ~ Adobe Resort Restaurant
 
Friday
Nov. 26 		  Village Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Open House
Join us for the first annual Yachats Village Lighting Ceremony followed by a Holiday Open House in our fabulous shops and galleries. The Open House will include refreshments, a gift raffle with delightful prizes from local businesses, caroling and holiday cheer. Stay posted FMI and a list of participating merchants.

Fri-Sat
Nov. 26-27 		  1:00-4:00 pm  Wine Tasting at The Wine Place
& Cheese Tasting at Cheese and Crackers
Hwy 101 & W 4th St. Please stay posted FMI.

Fri-Sun
Nov. 26-28 		  10:00-5:00 Fri/Sat, 10:00-3:00 Sun Yachats Arts Guild Winter Showcase  Members of the guild will show a variety of artwork in Room 8. Enter through the north entrance of the Yachats Commons (by Bank of the West). Sponsored by Friends of the Yachats Commons.

Ongoing
Nov.-Dec. 		  SHOP YACHATS FIRST! Support our local merchants. Find a wonderful array of unique, interesting and beautiful gift items that are more meaningful and memorable than those you find at the mall. Consider local gift certificates, too!

Ongoing
Nov.-Dec. 		  Live Music nightly at the Drift Inn Historic Café & Pub, on Fri/Sat nights at the Adobe Resort Lounge, and at other restaurants and pubs TBA. Please stay posted for FMI.

Nov. - Dec.   Help fill Holiday Food Boxes Help fill holiday food boxes or make holiday cash donations for people in need. Holiday donations boxes are located in Yachats at Bank of the West, C & K Market, and the Baptist and Presbyterian churches.

Wednesday
Dec. 1 		 
Hanukkah Begins at Sunset!  


Thursday
Dec. 2 		  7:00-9:00 pm  Yachats Big Band Dance  Dance to the music of this 17-piece band. Suggested Donation: Adults $5.00, children under 12 free. Held at the Yachats Commons, Hwy 101 and W 4th St. FMI: Yachats Big Band Business Manager, Richard Petrovic, (541) 265-2514.
Saturdays
in Dec. 		  1:00-4:00 pm  Wine Tasting at The Wine Place
& Cheese Tasting at Cheese and Crackers
Hwy 101 & W 4th St. Closed Christmas Day.
Please stay posted FMI.

Saturday
Dec. 4 		  2:00 pm  Holiday Fashion Show at The Drift Inn Historic Café & Pub featuring local and regional designers. FMI and tickets, please call The Drift Inn, 541-547-4477 after September 1. 124 Hwy 101.

Sat-Sun
Dec. 4 - 5 		  10:00-4:00  83rd annual Yachats Ladies Club
Holiday Bazaar Crafts made by Ladies Club members include handknit items, aprons, quilts, afghans, wall hangings, home décor, table runners, pot holders, potato bakers, casserole carriers, bake sale table, gift baskets and much more. Lunch on Saturday with famous Ladies Club Pies. Quilt raffle drawing at 2:00 pm on Sunday. Yachats Ladies Clubhouse, W 3rd and Pontiac. FMI: Sandy Dunn, Yachats Ladies Club President, (541) 547-3205.
Monday
Dec. 6   		  7:00-7:30 pm  Opening Ceremony for Yachats Winter Celebration at the Little Log Church, W 3rd and Pontiac
7:30-8:00 pm:The Sweet Adelines sing holiday harmonies at the Yachats Ladies Clubhouse, W. 3rd and Pontiac (across the street from the Little Log Church). Refreshments provided by the Yachats Ladies Club.

Saturday
Dec. 11 		  10:00 to 4:00 Yachats Farmers' Market Holiday Fair  Arts and crafts vendors of the summer market show their wares at this annual holiday market. FMI: Peter Karassik, (541) 528-7192.

Saturday
Dec. 11 		  2:00 pm  Dicken's Tea at The Drift Inn Historic Café & Pub.  FMI and tickets, please call The Drift Inn, 541-547-4477 after September 1. 124 Hwy 101.

Sat-Sun
Dec. 11 - 12   		  4:00-7:00 pm  15th annual Victorian Christmas Open House, Heceta Lightkeepers' House  The Queen Ann style Keeper's House will be decorated with Victorian flourishes inside and out. Enjoy warm drinks and treats and performances by local musicians. Santa Claus will be there, and Oregon State Parks volunteers will offer historic tours of the lighthouse. There will be a holiday raffle with great prizes from local businesses. Shuttle service will be offered from Heceta Head Lightstation State Scenic Area parking lot to the front door. Or bring warm, rainproof clothing and a flashlight and enjoy a beautiful walk up from the parking lot/beach. The parking fee is $3 or present your Oregon Coast Passport. The lightstation is located just 14 miles south of Yachats. FMI: (541) 547-3696.

Sunday
Dec. 12

   5:00 pm  Musical Christmas in Yachats
Annual Christmas concert presented by the Chancel Choir, accompanied by organ, handbells and flute. This concert will include a variety of classical and contemporary music of the season. Nativity scene created by the church youth. Arrive early for seating! Childcare and refreshments provided. Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, 360 SW 7th St. FMI: (541) 547-3400.
Dec. TBA     6:00-8:00 pm Annual Family Potluck and Ornament Making Workshop  Free workshop and Family Night out provided by the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Yachats Commons, W 4th and Hwy 101. FMI: YYFAP, (541) 547-4599.

Friday
Dec. 17   		  7:00 pm Christmas Bells Are Ringing  The Yachats Village Ringers present their annual holiday handbell concert featuring festive music and readings. Guest instrumentalists join with the English handbell ensemble in a delightful and entertaining evening for all ages. Yachats Commons, W 4th and Hwy 101. FMI: Cheryl Kraft Waide (541) 547-4821.

Sat-Sun
Dec. 18 - 19  

   4:00-7:00 pm  15th annual Victorian Christmas Open House, Heceta Lightkeepers' House The Queen Ann style Keeper's House will be decorated with Victorian flourishes inside and out. Enjoy warm drinks and treats and performances by local musicians. Santa Claus will be there, and Oregon State Parks volunteers will offer historic tours of the lighthouse. There will be a holiday raffle with great prizes from local businesses. Shuttle service will be offered from Heceta Head Lightstation State Scenic Area parking lot to the front door. Or bring warm, rainproof clothing and a flashlight and enjoy a beautiful walk up from the parking lot/beach. The parking fee is $3 or present your Oregon Coast Passport. The lightstation is located just 14 miles south of Yachats. FMI: (541) 547-3696.

Dec 19 goodies sponsored by the Yachats Area Chamber of Commerce & the Yachats Ladies Club and refreshments served by Yachats community volunteers.

Sunday
Dec. 19  

   7:30-11:00 am  Lions Annual Breakfast with Santa
Santa comes to the Lions Hall with a ho ho ho and twinkle in his eye to see who's been naughty or nice. Breakfast includes all you can eat pancakes, eggs over easy, choice of ham or sausage, milk, tea, or coffee. Please visit Yachats merchants after breakfast. Yachats Lions Hall, W 4th and Pontiac St.

Tuesday
Dec. 21  		  Winter Begins! Winter Solstice
Stay Posted! An event is in the making.
Friday
Dec. 24 		  Christmas Dinner at the Adobe Resort Restaurant
and the Drift Inn Historic Café & Pub.

Friday
Dec. 24 		  7:00 & 11:15 pm  Candlelight Service Yachats Community Presbyterian Church


Saturday
Dec. 25 		  tree_1.gif (3464 bytes)Merry Christmas!

 
Sun Dec. 26 -
Sun Jan 2  		   10:00-4:00  Winter Whale Watch Week,
Whale watch interpreters will be posted at Cape Perpetua Visitors' Center & Cook's Chasm. FMI: Morris Grover, (541) 765-3304, Email.

Friday
Dec. 31  		 party hats New Year's Eve at the Beach
 
  New Year's Eve Dinner at the Adobe Resort Restaurant,
the Drift Inn Historic Café & Pub & other restaurants TBA. Live Music TBA.


January 1
2011  		                                      new year horns



Yachats Winter Celebration calendar, banners, programs, posters and handflyers are sponsored by the Yachats Area Chamber of Commerce.

Yachats Village Lighting and Holiday Open House are co-sponsored by the City of Yachats and the Yachats Area Chamber of Commerce.

This month-long calendar of events is also generously supported by the Little Log Church Museum, The Yachats Ladies Club, The Yachats Lions Club, The Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program, Friends of the Yachats Commons, The Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, Heceta Head Lighthouse, Newport News Times, South Lincoln County News, and many community volunteers, artists, entertainers, characters and local businesses.

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