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“Home for the Holidays,” Bellingham Alaska Ferry Terminal, Nov 19-21

What: Large selection of holiday gifts, decorations & edibles. 28th Annual Event. Where: Alaska Ferry Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA [map] When: Thu, November 19, 5:30 – 9:30pm Fri, November 20, 9:30am – 9:30pm Sat, Nov 21 9:30am – 5:30pm Admission and parking FREE

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A Victorian Country Christmas Festival, 2009, Puyallup

What: Step back into the world of Charles Dickens as the  Fairgrounds in Puyallup, Washington are magically transformed into a 19th century a Victorian village of old-fashioned streets lined with over 530 Victorian stores, tended by shopkeepers in Victorian attire. Visit the Holiday Jubilee Theater and see elaborate stage shows and concerts every hour on [...]

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Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival, Oct. 21-25, 2009

What: One of largest holiday gift shows in the United States, with more than 600 displays and exhibits: arts and crafts, gifts, gourmet food and live entertainment. Limited daycare  is available, courtesy of Child’s Time, Inc., daily at no charge. Convenient, on-site parking at the Tacoma Dome. Where: Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA [map] When: Wednesday, [...]

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Whatcom County: Volunteer Elves needed urgently for Project Santa Claus!

Project Santa, operated each holiday season for the last 29 years under the auspices of the Whatcom Co. Sheriff’s Dept. and other local agencies, urgently needs volunteer Elves to help with: Donation collection and pickup Picking/Boxing donations/gifts Wrapping gifts Delivery of gifts More than 300 families and 1200 children are helped during the holiday season [...]

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Seattle’s Greenwood-Phinney District Art Walk Debut & Snowman Auction, Dec. 12, 2008

What: Seattle’s Greenwood-Phinney District, already well-known for major Northwest events like the  Greenwood Car Show and The Greenwood Seafair Parade,  is adding another event to the list of annual goings-on.  This Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the first Snowmen on Parade fundraiser at the debut of the new “Art [...]

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Port of Bellingham Gingerbread House Contest 2008

There’s a great turnout for this contest every year, and some awesome creativity to admire. The port festival runs today at the Alaska Ferry Terminal, from 11:00am-5:00pm, so there’s still an opportunity to go and  have a look for yourselves!

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Bellingham Lighted Boat Parade 2008

The rain let up, it wasn’t too cold, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. All around, it was very festive. Particularly impressive was the towering Christmas tree with the star at top.

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A Victorian Country Christmas, Puyallup, December 3-7, 2008

What: All shopkeepers in Victorian attire – Singing nativity and strolling musicians – Two stages with live entertainment – Visit with Santa – Ride the Christmas Train &/or the Old Cannery Train – Ride the Christmas Carousel – Christmas kitchen with demonstrations – Christmas Market featuring 70 vendors of unique, handcrafted items – – Holiday [...]

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Semiahmoo Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade, Blaine, Dec. 6 2008

What: Lighted Boat Parade  Reception for spectators and boaters at Semiahmoo Resort 4:30-7:30: RSVP here Where: May be viewed from 9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy. Blaine, WA [map] When: Vessels leave Blaine and Semiahmoo Marinas at 4:30 p.m. Lights on in Semiahmoo Bay at 5. Return to marinas by 6:30. semiahmooyachtclub.com

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