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Annual Hospice Light Up a Life. 7 p.m. Arcata City Hall, Eureka City Hall, North Valley Bank in McKinleyville and Umpqua Bank in Fortuna. Local mayors light Christmas Trees. School choirs, guest speakers, candle lighting. 445-8443.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. The meanest kids around land starring roles in the church's holiday pageant. $12/$10 students, seniors. 786-5483.
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Humboldt Artisans Crafts and Music Festival. Noon-9 p.m. Redwood Acres, Eureka. Eureka High tree sale. $2. Free admission after 5 p.m. or when you bring a toy for the Eureka firefighters toy drive. Seniors and kids free.
Season of Wonder and Light: Holiday Open House. 6-9 p.m. Arcata Plaza. Santa arrives on an antique fire truck at 6 p.m. accompanied by the HSU Marching Lumberjacks. Interfaith Gospel Choir performs; storytelling for kids; Dell'Arte mimes perform in storefront windows; local merchants provide sweets; grand tree in Jacoby Storehouse. Santa will be in Jacoby Storehouse every Sat. and Sun. noon-4 p.m., Dec. 3-Dec. 17.
United Methodist Women Advent Tea. 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Del Norte and F sts., Eureka. Festive tables decorated Christmas centerpieces; music, readings, lighting of Advent Wreath. Prior reservation required. 442-3015.
Ferndale Hospitality Night Open House. 7-9 p.m. Main Street, Ferndale. Merchants serve free beverages and goodies. Prize drawing fundraiser for the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce. 786-4477.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 8 p.m. Ferndale Rep. (See Dec. 1 listing.)
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The Wizard of Oz. Noon. Minor Theatre, H St., Arcata. The 1939 classic starring Judy Garland as Dorothy and Terry the terrier as Toto. Free holiday children's matinees every weekend through Christmas.
Morris Graves Museum Holiday Carols. 6-9 p.m. MGMA, 636 F St., Eureka. Coincides with Arts Alive! Holiday carols from six youth choirs, ending with the 8:30 performance by Arcata Interfaith Teen Gospel Choir. 442-0278.
Santa Claus in Ferndale. 10:30 a.m. Main Street, Ferndale. Santa and his jolly elves deliver bags of goodies to youngsters. 786-4477.
Children's Christmas Craft Fair. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Kids make nice, low cost Christmas gifts for family and friends. 50 cents to $2 for materials. Pictures with Santa. 839-5691.
Jacoby Creek School PTO Annual Holiday Boutique. 161 Old Arcata Rd., Bayside. Crafters, children's shop, PTO cookie trays, 6th grade Whiskeytown environmental school fundraiser snack bar, Santa, free gift wrapping.
Santa in Arcata. Noon-4 p.m. Jacoby Storehouse, Arcata Plaza. Kids visit Santa by the massive Christmas tree. 822-4500.
Hospice Holiday Open House. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hospice Shop, 865 8th St., Arcata. Shop stocked with holiday decorations, clothes, toys, holiday china. 826-2545.
Humboldt Artisans Crafts and Music Festival. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (See Dec. 2 listing.)
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 8 p.m. Ferndale Rep. (See Dec. 1 listing.)
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30th Annual Motorcycle Toy Run. Noon. Arcata Plaza. Ride to the Veteran's Bldg., 10th and H sts., Eureka. Live music, lunch. $5 donation or a toy at the front door requested. Drop boxes avail. through Dec. 23 at Dollar Tree stores, Redwood Harley Davidson, Richard Miller Honda, Eureka Motorsport, Bear River Casino.
Messiah Sing-Along. 3 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Christmas choruses from Messiah. 442-0278 ext. 201.
HSU Madrigal Singers and Mad River Transit. 8 p.m. HSU Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. Madrigal Singers, in Renaissance attire, perform carols, madrigals and duets; MRT perform jazz songs and groovin' solos. $6/$2 non-HSU students and seniors. Free HSU students. 826-3615.
Santa in Arcata. Noon-4 p.m. Jacoby Storehouse, Arcata Plaza. Kids visit Santa by the massive Christmas tree. 822-4500.
Humboldt Artisans Crafts and Music Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (See Dec. 2 listing.)
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 2 p.m. Ferndale Rep. (See Dec. 1 listing.)
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Mouse's Christmas. 10 a.m. Performed at local schools Dec. 6-8, Dec. 12-14. Adaptation of the poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. $5/$1 students. For information and ticket reservations call 786-5483.
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Redwood Village Open House. 4-8 p.m. Redwood Village Shopping Center . Fire truck rides, live nativity scene, carolers, refreshments and great giveaways.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. The meanest kids around land starring roles in the church's holiday pageant. $12/$10 students, seniors. 786-5483.
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Old Town Business Sales Donations. Dec. 1-7, Going Places, Art Center, Sun, Rain, Time, Booklegger, Gallery Dog, Art Center, Cotton Works and Linen Closet donate 5 percent of sales to groups of your choice Humboldt Senior Resource Project, The Raven Project, Humboldt Domestic Violence Services, Hospice of Humboldt, and Food for People. 445-1344.
Plaza Businesses Open Late. Arcata Plaza shops stay open 'til 8 p.m. every Friday through Dec. 23. Shop local. 822-4500.
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El Gray Memorial Electric Lighted Parade. Throughout Fortuna . Leaves Redwood Village Shopping Center at 6:30 p.m. Travels up Fortuna Blvd. to downtown. Entries displayed in the streets from 9th to 12th street. For information and entry registration call 725-3959.
Living Nativity Scene. 6-8 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church, 2450 Alliance Rd., Arcata. The Heavenly Angels sing to commemorate the birth of Christ. Sorry, no live camels this year. Weather permitting. 822-7668.
Downtown Holiday Preview. Noon-4p.m. Downtown Fortuna. Music, refreshments, Santa and Mrs. Claus. 725-3959.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 8 p.m. Ferndale Rep. (See Dec. 8 listing.)
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KEKA Trucker's Parade. 6 p.m. Lighted big rigs convoy through Eureka. Departs Redwood Acres onto Myrtle Ave, down 6th Street and returning via H Street and Harris Street. Awards at Redwood Acres parking lot. 442-5744.
Miracle on 34th Street. Noon. Minor Theatre, H St., Arcata. 1994 remake of the classic wherein a nice old man claiming to be Santa is locked up and a young lawyer tries to prove the guy is truly Old St. Nick. Free holiday children's matinees every weekend through Christmas.
Mateel Winter Arts Faire. Dec. 10-Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mateel Community Center, Redway. Holiday celebration features over 60 handmade artisan booths; international holiday cuisine; live entertainment from Humboldt Time, The Amazing Nestburys, Jeanne & Jessie, The Elliots, and more; children's storytelling by Raymond Thoya, Jessie Modic, and others; and a visit from Santa from noon-3p.m. both days. $5. Free kids and seniors. 923-3368.
All Seasons Winter Concert. 7 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1650 Heartwood Dr., McKinleyville. Works by Beethoven, Tschaikowsky, Broadway musicals, traditional holiday tunes. Free. 822-4462.
Arcata Holiday Craft Market. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Arcata Community Center. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts. Entertainment, food. 822-7091.
Living Nativity Scene. 6-8 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church, Arcata. (See Dec. 9 listing.)
Santa in Arcata. Noon-4 p.m. Jacoby Storehouse, Arcata Plaza. Kids visit Santa by the massive Christmas tree. 822-4500.
Scotia Brass Band. 2-4 p.m. Downtown Ferndale. Scotia Brass 10-piece band carols the streets. 725-3760.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 8 p.m. Ferndale Rep. (See Dec. 8 listing.)
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Christmas Music Festival. 12:30-6p.m. Fortuna River Lodge. Music of the season performed by nearly 400 musicians in various ensembles, choirs and bands from high schools, colleges and surrounding towns.725-3959.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 2 p.m. Ferndale Rep. (See Dec. 8 listing.)
McKinleyville Federated Women's Club Christmas Home Tour. 1-5 p.m. Five homes decorated for Christmas. Reception at Ocean West Clubhouse, 3-6 p.m. Presale tickets at Plaza Design, McK, Blake's Books, Flowers Etc., Arc. $10.
Santa in Arcata. Noon-4 p.m. Jacoby Storehouse, Arcata Plaza. Kids visit Santa by the massive Christmas tree. 822-4500.
Mateel Winter Arts Faire. (See Dec. 10 listing.)
Arcata Holiday Craft Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Arcata Community Center. (See Dec. 10 listing.)
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Christmas Home Tour. Locations to be announced. 1-9 p.m. Fortuna. Four homes, decorated for the holidays, are selected for this annual event. $7. 725-2281.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 8 p.m. Ferndale Rep. (See Dec. 8 listing.)
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Living Nativity Scene. 6-8 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church, Arcata. (See Dec. 9 listing.)
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 8 p.m. Ferndale Rep. (See Dec. 8 listing.)
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Live Nativity Scene: The True Story of Christmas. 6-8 p.m. First Covenant Church, 2526 J St., Eureka. Listen to a taped narrative and watch the story unfold. 443-2957.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Noon. Minor Theatre, H St., Arcata. Children tour the crazy candy factory with crazy-eyed Gene Wilder. Free holiday children's matinees every weekend through Christmas. 822-3456.
Living Nativity Scene. 6-8 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church, Arcata. (See Dec. 9 listing.)
Santa in Arcata. Noon-4 p.m. Jacoby Storehouse, Arcata Plaza. Kids visit Santa by the massive Christmas tree. 822-4500.
Scotia Brass Band. 2-4 p.m. Downtown Ferndale. Scotia Brass carols the streets. 725-3760.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 2 p.m. Ferndale Rep. (See Dec. 8 listing.)
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Annual Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade. 7 p.m. Main St., Ferndale. Farmers and ranchers parade fancifully decorated tractors and wagons. 786-4477.
Chicken Dinner. Pre-parade, old fashioned chicken dinner, 4-7 p.m. Masonic Hall, Main St., Ferndale. Raises funds for Assumption Church restoration. $12/$6 kids; 3-3:45 p.m. docent led tours of the church. 786-9966.
Santa in Arcata. Noon-4 p.m. Jacoby Storehouse, Arcata Plaza. Kids visit Santa by the massive Christmas tree. 822-4500.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 2 p.m. Ferndale Rep. Final show. (See Dec. 8 listing.)
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Live Nativity Scene: The True Story of Christmas. 6-8 p.m. First Covenant Church, 2526 J St., Eureka. Listen to a taped narrative and watch the story unfold. 443-2957.
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Annual New Year's Eve Rodeo Bash. 8 a.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds. Full day of rodeo events. Indoor arena. Team penning, branding, roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, men's and women's calf roping, barrel racing, loggers cow riding and bull riding. 786-4864.
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