Here's a sampling of 2007 to give you an idea
of what may be happening in 2008:
Tree, Town & Port lightings!
Chances to whisper your wishes to Santa!
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Friday November 23, 2007
Mrs. Claus Pajama Party featuring the movie “Polar Express” Movie starts at 1:00pm at the Neptune Theatre in Long Beach. The movie is free to the public. Donations are being accepted and the snack bar will be open. Special guests will be the Railroad Conductor, Mrs. Claus and Frosty the Snow Man. Questions? Contact Ragan Andrew 360.642.4421
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Saturday November 24, 2007
- 11:00 am 1st Magic Show with Mrs. Claus in the BIG TENT located on 3rd south and Pacific in downtown Long Beach between Funland and the Police Station.
12:30 pm Santa will be picked up behind Sid’s Supermarket and come through town on the LBVFD Fire Truck and arrive at the BIG TENT on 3rd South between the police station and Funland
- 1:00 pm awards will be given out to the poster contest winners at the BIG TENT. I am hoping that the Mayor will be there to help pass out the awards. If not, Ragan Andrew will be there to help Mother Goose emcee the presentations.
- 1:30 pm 2nd Magic Show with Mrs. Claus begins
- 2:00 pm poster winners will l
 eave with Santa on the Long Beach Trolley for a special VIP tour (Mrs. Claus can go if she wishes) and will arrive back at the BIG TENT
- 2:30 pm poster winners will get the first pictures taken with Santa
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm pictures with Santa will be taken will the general public at the BIG TENT
- 4:30 pm 3rd Magic Show with Mrs. Claus at the BIG TENT
- 5:30 pm Music will start at the City Tree in the park (by the gazebo at S. 3rd & Pacific) or in the BIG TENT if it is raining. Join us for Christmas Carols!
- 6:00 pm lighting of the Official City of Long Beach tree in the park (by the gazebo at S. 3rd & Pacific).
- Questions? Contact Ragan Andrew 360.642.4421
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 Sunday November 25, 2007
- 11:00 am 1st Magic Show with Mrs. Claus
- 1:00 pm 2nd Magic Show with Mrs. Claus
Please come and help us celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with Santa and all of his helpers! Questions? Contact Ragan Andrew 360.642.4421
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Thursday, November 29, 2007
Celebration of Lights: Scarborough House, Fort Columbia State Park, Chinook
Ride Long Beach's antique Trolley to Fort Columbia State Park, where you can reacquaint yourself with a charming historical landmark. Enjoy festive live music amongst an array of silent auction items and tour the Scarborough Guest House before your final destination at the Fort Columbia Theater for the Live Auction. Proceeds go toward a new mammography unit at Ocean Beach Hospital. The silent auction begins at 5:30 and the live auction starts at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact Denise Jones at 360-642-6494.
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 Saturday, December 1, 2007
Ilwaco Christmas Tree Lighting
The first annual lighting of the WORLD'S LARGEST CRAB POT CHRISTMAS TREE will take place at the west end of the Port of Ilwaco, Saturday Dec, 1 at 5:15 pm. Everyone is welcome. There will be caroling and refreshments. DON'T MISS THIS MEMORY-MAKING EVENT!!
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Dungeness
Sing to tune of Silver Bells
Lyrics by Clint Carter
See the crab pots, stacks of crab pots
Waiting for the right day
In a while they'll be going out crabbing
There they go now, dropping pots now,
Hope they come back real soon,
And we'll all cook up crab and we'll eat...
Dungeness, Dungeness,
it's crabbing time in Ilwaco
Dungeness, Dungeness,
soon it will be crabbing day
Hear the shells crunch,
as we have lunch
Made from that tasty treat
Put another crab on the cooker
Crab for lunch and,
crab for dinner
Now it's time to take a pause,
and say "Thanks for the crab,
Santa Claws"
Dungeness, Dungeness,
It's crabbing time in Ilwaco
Dungeness, Dungeness,
Soon it will be crabbing day
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Crab Pot Tree
Sing to the tune of Jingle Bells
Lyrics by Clint Carter
Hear the Ilwaco Merchants Association Chorale sing this song! [2.2 MB mp3]
Coming in to port,
With crab for everyone,
Just like tater chips,
You can't eat just one,
Here comes Southern Cross
And then Crystal Marie
With their big boats filled with crab
Just for you and me
Oh, crab pot tree
Made of steel and wire,
Put another crab pot on,
Let's make the tree go higher,
Crab pot tree, crab pot tree
With all your buoys and lights,
Let's cook up some crab and have
A Dungeness tonight
Sixteen feet of love,
Fellowship and joy
Made with old crab pots,
Lights and lots of buoys
Shining towards the town,
And also out to sea,
Bring our crabbers, safe to port,
With crabs for you and me
Oh, crab pot tree
Made of steel and wire,
Put another crab pot on,
Let's make the tree go higher,
Crab pot tree, crab pot tree
With all your buoys and lights,
Let's cook up some crab and have
A Dungeness tonight
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Saturday, December 1, 2007
3rd Annual Ilwaco Lighted Boat Parade
All boats are encouraged to enter, regardless of size or type. From dinghies to crabbers, little bitty to great BIG, they're all welcome. Judging is at 5:00 pm, and the parade will start at 6:00 pm sharp. Starting at the Port of Ilwaco, the boats sail single file to Station Cape Disappointment then return to the Port, where the participants are invited to the Imperial Schooner for the awards presentations and goodies.
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Saturday, December 8, 2007
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 Saturday, December 8, 2007, 1-4 pm
Sunday, December 9, 2007, 1-4 pm
Peninsula Bed & Breakfast Association Holiday Open House
Visit participating Bed & Breakfasts and feed the hungry by bringing canned goods to trade for a tour. View the gingerbread houses baked by these talented B&B owners. A donation of a non-perishable food item is requested to be left with each Bed & Breakfast visited.
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Sunday, December 9, 2007, 11:00 am to 5:30 pm
Holiday Home Tour
Sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula
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STORM UPDATE: The Boys & Girls Club Christmas Home Tour is on schedule for December 9th from 10 AM to 5 PM. We are EXTENDING THE TOUR TO INCLUDE AN EVENING TOUR ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH FROM 4 TO 7 PM FOR THE FOLLOWING HOMES:
- Paul & Launa Niemi, Discovery Heights, Ilwaco
- Brett & Nansen Malin, Seaview
- Bob Hamilton & Karen Snyder, Long Beach
- Sid & Bette Snyder, Long Beach
This extended tour is included in the purchase price of the December 9th tour ticket. Ticket stubs are also good for a 10% discount off a total dining experience or a 20% off hors-d'oeuvres at the DEPOT RESTAURANT the night of the tour extension, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16th.
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This is the 2nd annual B&GC Tour of Homes on the Long Beach Peninsula. This year we will have 6 beautiful homes on the tour: Paul & Launa Niemi residence at Discovery Heights, the Bret and Nansen Maline home in historic Seaview, Bob Hamilton & Karen Snyder's Craftsman bungalow in Long Beach, Sid & Bette Snyder's oceanfront and the Lorente Hampton Beach-style homes in north Long Beach, and Barbara Poulshock's 1913 Swiss Chalet/Craftsman in Klipsan Beach.
Each location will be decorated beautifully for the holidays. At each site there will be something special to learn or sample--from tasty Christmas cookies, to decorating tips, to musical fare & special collections. A B&GC Board Member or B&GC supporter will be a host or hostess at each location, assisting the homeowner or B&B owner. The tour includes approximately 10 homes. Maps will be provided to assist ticket holders in finding all locations. Plus, each site will be identified by balloons or ribbons. Guests buying tickets for the tour will automatically be entered into a drawing for a special gift. The drawing will take place after the tour.
Tickets: $20 in advance to see all sites on the tour; $25 at the door. Tickets available at: Baker Bay Gallery in Ilwaco--Deux Chapeaux in Long Beach & at Sweet Williams in Ocean Park--or from any B&GC Board Member--or call Penny Treat (642-0522)
100% of the proceeds go to our new Boys & Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula
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