YACHATS WINTER CELEBRATION
Calendar of Events
Printable Program
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Ongoing |
Live Music Drift Inn Historic Cafe & Pub: Music nightly Yachats Underground Pub & Grub: Sat/Sun nights; plus Fri Karaoke; Thurs Acoustic Jam Adobe Resort Lounge: Fri/Sat, Dec 30-31 - Inoke is back! 4:00 - 6:00 pm Happy Hour Ona Restaurant & Lounge |
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1:00 - 4:00 pm Wine Tasting
The Wine Place, W 4th & Hwy 101. (541) 547-5252.
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Holiday Season Specials
Seasonal promotions & packages - keep checking back for updated postings.
Also watch our lodging pages for getaway packages and new winter offerings! |
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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.
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Thursday Nov. 24 |
12 Noon to 8:00 pm Thanksgiving Buffet
Drift Inn Historic Cafe & Pub, Reservations accepted. Seatings 12:30 & 3:30 pm Thanksgiving Four Course Dinner Ona Restaurant, 541-547-6627. $28 per/person. Reservations recommended. Seatings 1:30-6:30 pm Thanksgiving Dinner Adobe Resort Restaurant, 541-547-3141. $21 adults, $13 children. Reservations recommended. 'til 7:30 pm Thanksgiving Dinner Specials Luna Sea Fish House, 541-547-4794. Thanksgiving Specials and daily menu. |
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Friday Nov. 25 |
10:00 am - 7:00 & 8:00 pm Open Houses & Artists' Receptions at The GreenHouse MarketPlace
and The Gentle Dragon
Join the art galleries, Earthworks,
Touchstone, and
Synchronicity101, 2222 Hwy 101 (at the N end of town) and
The Gentle Dragon, 6251 Hwy 101 (2.5 mi N of Yachats) for their annual
open houses. The GreenHouse MarketPlace galleries will be open 'til 7 pm. The Gentle Dragon will have live music & and remain open 'til 8 pm.
Holiday Lighting & Open House The village lights will sparkle and many businesses will stay open 'til 7 pm, sharing refreshments and holiday cheer! Holiday Lighting sponsored by GoYachats. |
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Fri-Sat Nov. 25-26 |
Noon - 5:00 pm Wine Tasting & Art Gallery Open House
The Wine Place & Gallery,
W 4th St. and Hwy 101. (541) 547-5252.
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Nov. 25 - Dec. 19 |
Shoppers' Holiday Raffle
Visit our local retail shops, cafes and restaurants and receive a raffle ticket for every $10 you spend between November 25 and December 19.
See the printable program (top of this web page) for participating businesses and prizes. The drawing will be held at Bank of the West on Dec 20. You need not be
present to win. Sponsored by GoYachats with support from the Yachats Area Chamber of Commerce.
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7:00 - 9:00 pm Yachats Big Band
Dance to the music of a 17-piece band. Suggested Donation: Adults $5.00, children under 12 free. Held at the Yachats Commons,
Hwy 101 and W 4th St. Click FMI or call the Big Band at home, 541-547-4252. |
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Friday Dec. 2 |
7:00 pm
Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra
The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra will perform its Winter Concert at the Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, 360 W 7th. OCCO Winter program tickets go on sale November 7. Individual Concert Tickets, $10 (all venues); Season Tickets, $25. Available in Yachats at Raindogs, 541-547-3000, and at the Newport Performing Arts Center Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the door. Program. |
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Sat-Sun Dec. 3 - 4 |
10:00 am - 4:00 pm 84th annual Yachats Ladies Club
Holiday Bazaar Crafts made by Ladies Club members include handknit items, quilts, afghans,
home decor, 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. |
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Sunday Dec. 4 |
8:30 - 11:00 am
Lions Pancake 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. Arts & crafts and other activities, including pictures with Santa, provided by the Yachats Youth & Family Activities Program (YYFAP). Yachats Lions Hall, W 4th & Pontiac. |
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| Monday Dec. 5 |
7:00 - 7:30 pm
Opening Ceremony for Yachats Winter Celebration
at the Little Log Church, W 3rd & Pontiac.
7:30 - 8:00 pm The Sweet Adelines sing holiday harmonies at the Yachats Ladies Clubhouse, W 3rd & Pontiac. Refreshments provided by Yachats Ladies Club. |
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Thursday Dec. 8 |
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Yachats Lunch Bunch Holiday Luncheon
Doors open for social hour at 11 am. Lunch is served at Noon. Open to all 55(+). Suggested Donation $4. Yachats Commons Auditorium, Hwy 101 & W 4th St. |
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Friday Dec. 9 |
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Family Dinner and Ornament Making Night
The Yachats Youth & Family Activities Program, in partnership with Yachats Community Presbyterian Church,
invites families to join together at the church, 360 W 7th St, for a delicious dinner hosted by the church followed by holiday-themed
crafts tables hosted by the Youth Program. This event is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. FMI YYFAP (541) 547-4599. |
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Sat-Sun Dec. 10 - 11 |
4:00 - 7:00 pm
16th 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, performances by local musicians, and visit from Santa Claus. There will also 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. Click FMI or call (541)
547-3696. Dec 10 goodies sponsored by the Yachats Area Chamber of Commerce & the Yachats Ladies Club and refreshments served by Yachats community volunteers. |
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Saturday Dec. 10 |
6:30 - 10:00 pm
Monmouth Taiko Drummers
Come enjoy an evening of exciting, live musical art. Taiko is the Japanese word for large drum and also means the performance of playing the taiko.
Taiko weaves rhythm, melody and movement into a powerful musical art that is best experienced in a live performance. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at Raindogs,
Toad Hall, or at the door. Japanese-themed snacks will be available at intermission. Brought to you by the Yachats Academy of Arts & Sciences with support from
Friends of the Yachats Commons. Yachats Commons Auditorium, Hwy 101 & W 4th St. Click FMI or call (541) 547-4713. |
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Sunday Dec. 11 |
3:00 pm Sing Noel! Community Christmas Program featuring seasonal music performed by the Chancel Choir, Organ and Campanas Del Mar Handbells. Arrive early for seating! Refreshments to follow. Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, 360 SW 7th St. FMI (541) 547-3400. |
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Friday Dec. 16 |
7:00 pm
Home for the Holidays Handbells Concert
A festive concert for the whole family will be presented by the Yachats Village Ringers, performing on three octaves of Handbells and Handchimes. This concert draws a standing-room only audience. Come early for a good seat. Holiday gift baskets for purchase and refreshments will be provided by the Yachats Ladies Club. Yachats Commons Auditorium, Hwy 101 & W 4th St. FMI Cheryl Waide, (541) 547-4821. |
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Sat-Sun Dec. 17 - 18 |
4:00-7:00 pm
16th 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, performances by local
musicians, and visits from Santa Claus. There will also 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.
Click FMI or call (541) 547-3696. |
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Saturday Dec. 17 |
7:30 pm
THE TIPTONS - All Women Saxophone Quartet & Drums
Funk, Jazz, World, Soul, Groove, Eastern Europeon Klezmer, and beyond.
Doors open at 7:00 pm, $10 Donation. All proceeds to band. Yachats Commons, Hwy 101 & W 4th St.
FMI Web Site.
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Tuesday Dec. 20 |
 Hanukkah Begins at Sunset! |
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Wednesday
Dec. 21 |
Winter Begins!
4:00 pm Winter Solstice Night Bonfire The Yachats Academy of Arts & Sciences will sponsor a community bonfire. Refreshments will be provided by the Yachats Lion's Club. Musical entertainment is likely. No admission fee for this community get-together, but donations will be accepted. Held in the Pavilion behind the Yachats Commons, W 4th St & Hwy 101. FMI (541) 547-4713. |
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Saturday Dec. 24 |
1:00-3:00 pm
Christmas Eve Tom & Jerry Party
Yachats Underground Pub & Grub. (541) 547-4600. |
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Open for Dinner Christmas Eve
Adobe Resort Restaurant, (541) 547-3141 Ona Restaurant, (541) 547-6627 Luna Sea Fish House, (541) 547-4794 |
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Candlelight Service
5:00 pm Yachats Baptist Church, 641 Hwy 101. 7:00 & 11:00 pm Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, 360 W 7th. |
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Sunday Dec. 25 |
Merry Christmas!
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Seatings 8:00-11:00 am Christmas Brunch
Adobe Resort Restaurant, (541) 547-3141 |
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Christmas Morning Service
10:00 am Yachats Com. Presbyterian Church, 360 W 7th 11:00 am Yachats Baptist Church, 641 Hwy 101 |
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Seatings 1:00-6:00 pm Christmas Dinner
Adobe Resort Restaurant, (541) 547-3141 Adults $21, Children $13. Reservations recommended. 1:00 - 6:00 pm Christmas Dinner Specials Luna Sea Fish House, 541-547-4794. Christmas Specials and daily menu. |
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Mon-Sun Dec. 26-Jan. 1 |
10:00-1:00 Winter Whale Watch Week
Whale watch interpreters will be posted at Cape Perpetua Visitors' Center & Cook's Chasm. FMI (541) 547-3289. |
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Saturday Dec. 31 |
New
Year's Eve at the Beach! |
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New Year's Eve Dinner Adobe Resort Restaurant, Menu (541) 547-3141 Drift Inn Historic Cafe & Pub, (541) 547-4477 Luna Sea Fish House, (541) 547-4794 Ona Restaurant, (541) 547-6627 Yachats Underground Pub & Grub, (541) 547-4600  Live Music at the
Adobe Resort Lounge - Inoke is back! Drift Inn Historic Cafe & Pub, and Yachats Underground Pub & Grub. Masked Party at Ona Restaurant. |
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Sunday January 1, 2012 |
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Seatings 8:00 am-1:00 pm New Year's Brunch
Adobe Resort Restaurant, (541) 547-3141 |
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10:00 am-1:00 pm 2nd annual Peace Hike
Start the New Year on the right foot! Join the Yachats Trails Committee for an invigorating walk from the Yachats Commons to the Amanda Statue where the group will take a few moments to offer blessings for peace in the New Year. Yachats Commons, Hwy 101 & W 4th St. FMI, contact Lauralee, Email, (541) 547-3640. |
