Holiday Happenings in Central Oregon

There are so many holiday events happening right here in Central Oregon. Pick a few or attend them all for a memorable holiday season with friends and family. Share the closeness the holiday season brings.

Tree Lighting

Join the community of Sister's with Christmas carols and their annual tree lighting ceremony.

When: November 24th, 2006
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Barclay Park in downtown Sisters, Oregon 97759
For more information please call: 541-549-0251

Sisters Christmas Parade

Sisters will be having their annual, Christmas parade with a sweet visit from Mrs. Claus and Santa. After the parade there will be a bonfire to warm the hands and toes and free refreshments while the little ones visit with Old Saint Nick at the chamber.

When: November 25th, 2006
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Hood Street, Sisters, Oregon 97759
For more information please call: 541-549-0251

4th Annual Wine and Chocolate Party

This annual event is for wine and chocolate lovers. This is a great evening to share a very sweet, and stress free moment with loved ones during the holiday season. The chocolate and wine will be plentiful.

Fee: $35.00 per person
When: December 5th, 2006
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: 900 NW Wall Street, Bend Oregon 97701 (Downtown Bend)
For more information please call: Debbie 541-330-2304

Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival

The Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival will be held at Mountain View High School. There will be an abundance of Arts, Crafts, Entertainment and Food. A special silent auction will be held and one hundred percent of the proceeds will help fund Mountain View's programs such as music, speech and art. The items placed for the auction will come from artists in this event.

Fee: $2.00 per person for the public
($1.00 will go to other high schools for creative programs of their choice)
When: December 9th and 10th, 2006
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location: 2755 NE 27th Street Bend Oregon 97701
For more information please call: 541-549-8905 or 541-420-0279

Bend's Christmas Parade

Don't miss the live entertainment with floats abound, music, horsemanship, pets and so much more. This year's parade theme is "Sing a Song of Christmas".

When: December 9th, 2006
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Downtown Bend, Newport Ave through Wall St to Riverside and ending on Harmon
For more information please call: 541- 388-3879

1st Annual Wine and Truffle Dinner

1st Annual Wine and Truffle Dinner is Served to Your Private Table. Relax and enjoy a gourmet dinner with your loved one for the holiday season. Enjoy a fine wine experience and savor the delectable chocolate as it melts in your mouth.

The menu for this event:
Amusé Lobster and Scrambled Egg in Puff Pastry with Sevruga Caviar and Chive Hollandaise
First Course Ravioli of Braised Greens and Quail Egg with Duck Liver Fondutta and Toasted Sourdough Croutons
Second Course Seared Jumbo Day Boat Sea Scallop with White Runner Beans, Braised Cipolline Onions and Creamy Bottarga Sauce
Main Course Roast Loin of Rabbit with Leeks, Smoked Bacon, Parsnip Puree and Sauce of Roasted Pumpkin and Pomegranate
Dessert Course Chocolate Truffle, Chocolate Pots de Crème and Chocolate Sorbet

Fee: $80 per person plus the cost of truffles
20% gratuity is not included
When: December 13th, 2006
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Location: 900 NW Wall Street Bend, OR 97701 (Downtown Bend)
For more information or to make reservations please call: Debbie 541-330-2304

A Pioneer's Thanksgiving Celebration

Come savor an authentically made 1880's Thanksgiving dinner at the High Desert Museum. A historical recreation of roast turkey, sweet potatoes, Boston brown bread, apple and cranberry sauce, original thanksgiving pies and so much more.

Fee: $20 adults,
$15 ages 10-18,
$10 ages 9 and younger
When: November 19th, 2006
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: High Desert Museum 59800 S. Highway 97 Bend, Oregon 97702
For more information or to RSVP please call: 541.382-4754
Must RSVP by November 15th, 2006 for this event

Wine Tasting & Symphonic Sunday

Listen to the Central Oregon Symphony and enjoy fine wines from the Northwest
Enjoy live music with The Central Oregon Symphony as they perform new music "Music in Public Places Program". Savor an array of Northwest wines and take in this entertaining live performance.

Fee: Free with Museum admission
When: November 12th, 2006
Location: High Desert Museum 59800 S. Highway 97 Bend, Oregon 97702
For more information please call: 541- 382-4754

Operation Santa Claus/ Reindeer Ranch: A Working Reindeer Ranch

The ranch is open 365 days a year. The reindeer travel a lot during the holidays to visit other states and counties to show they are not just a Santa Claus fairy tale. There will be plenty of reindeer at the ranch for enjoyment.

Location: 4355 W Hwy 126 Redmond, Oregon 97756
For more information please call: 541-548-8910

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis Foundation

Jingle Bell Run/Walk's for the Arthritis Foundation's 15th annual event will be held in 90 cities across the U.S and Bend is one of those cities. This is a great way to spend a moment of the holiday season with family while supporting Arthritis work. This event offers a 5K Run/ or 5K fun Walk with Jingle Bells tied to your shoe laces or to seasonal costumes. For the children there is a fun run with Santa and a 1 mile fun walk. There will be entertainment, free food, contests and prizes.
Volunteers are always welcomed.

When: December 9th, 2006
Time: 11:45
Location: Downtown Bend at Brandis Square, corner of Wall Street and Newport Avenue Bend, Oregon 97756
To register for this event or to see if Jingle Bell Run /Walk will be held in a city near you please go to: www.arthritis.org you may also call: 1-888-845-5695 for more information.