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Santa in Washington County, Choir at holiday celebration
Fair complex hosts breakfast with Santa
Families are invited to enjoy breakfast with Santa this weekend at the Washington County Fair Complex. In addition to a festive meal, participants will enjoy pictures with Santa, pony rides, holiday music and more.
The celebrations will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the main exhibit building across from the Hillsboro Airport. The fair complex is located at 873 N.E. 34th Ave.
Family admission is $10 or $15 for those wishing to take a photo with Santa. Breakfast is $1 per plate while food lasts.
Organizers will also collect donated gift items that will be shipped to Oregon National Guard Troops in Iraq for the holidays. Every family that brings at least one gift for an Oregon National Guardsmen will be entered to win an Xbox 360 or a trip to the Oregon Coast.
ACMA choir joins city’s tree lighting event
The Advanced Vocal Ensemble from Beaverton’s Arts and Communication Magnet Academy will perform at Friday night’s tree lighting celebration at Beaverton City Park.
Beginning at 6:50 p.m., students will welcome families as they arrive for the program as they perform the holiday songs “Carol of the Bells,” “I’ll be Home for Christmas” and “It’s a Holiday Season.”
Led by vocal director Rauol Bellis-Squires, the choir is an audition-based ensemble featuring students with diverse artistic talents in such backgrounds as dance, graphic design, acting, photography and a variety of musical instruments. The Advanced Vocal Ensemble will also be performing Dec. 10 with Northwest Fusion, a pre-professional dance troupe, and on Dec. 17 at ACMA’s holiday concert.
The tree lighting program begins at 7 p.m. with a visit from Santa, a community sing-along and additional performances by Radio Disney and Beaverton Youth Cheer and Dance.
Prior to Friday’s tree lighting, the city will hold an open house between 5:30 and 6:50 p.m. inside the Beaverton City Library, 12375 S.W. Fifth St. It will feature a children’s holiday craft workshop, presented by Radio Disney, and several booths highlighting city programs, upcoming events and city-sponsored projects.
For more information, visit www.beavertonoregon.gov. In case of inclement weather, check the call 503-350-4097 after 2 p.m. on the day of the tree lighting for updated information.