A List of Holiday Events in the McKenzie River Area
Beginning Monday, November 20th and running throughout the holiday season, the McKenzie River area will be hosting a variety of local seasonal events. The McKenzie Community Partnership is collaborating with other local organizations for a spectacular winter season!
Goodpasture Bridge Lighting Ceremony
Monday, November 20th, 5-7pm
ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTING OF THE GOODPASTURE BRIDGE IN VIDA, OR.
Decorated with wreaths and lights, the bridge will highlight the annual festivities.
More details to come.
This event is sponsored by EWEB.
Monday November 20th, 5-7pm
HOLIDAY DECORATING OF THE LEABURG DAM/ BRIDGE IN LEABURG, OR.
The Leaburg Bridge will be lit up by Lane County and adorned with wreaths from the Late Bloomer’s Club.
CALLING ALL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES!
McKenzie Community Partnership invites you to
HELP LIGHT UP THE RIVER!
Decorate your home or business!
DECEMBER 1- JANUARY 1
Get creative, talk to your neighbors, and show your McKenzie Strong Spirit with holiday decor!
Special thanks to our sponsor: New Image Car Wash
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND FROM 9 AM-3 PM AT THE WALTERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE VIDA MCKENZIE COMMUNITY CENTER.
It will be a family fun, friendly time with shopping, music, a visit by Santa, raffle prizes, local artisan gifts and delicious festive food and treats.
McKenzie School Musicians at 10am
Pictures with Santa at 10:30am
EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
December 3rd, 6-7:30pm
JOIN US FOR A HEARTWARMING ADVENT JOURNEY AS WE CELEBRATE THE JOY AND HOPE OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON TOGETHER!
Each Sunday, we’ll gather to read a section from the Bible recounting the beautiful Christmas story. We’ll also light one of the corresponding candles of Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace, symbolizing the essence of this special season. We will then spend the majority of time doing fun activities together like decorating cookies, making greeting cards, or ornaments.
THE LAST ADVENT SERVICE WILL BE OUR CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE.
DATES: EVERY SUNDAY LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS
Activities Include:
– Cookie Decorating
– Crafting Greeting Cards and Ornaments
– Candlelight Carol Service on Christmas Eve
This event is open to everyone, so bring your whole family and share in the spirit of togetherness and celebration!
For more information, please contact us.
We can’t wait to share this special time of year with you.
McKenzie Feed and Tackle’s Christmas Party
December 8th @ 9AM and December 9th @ 5pm
You are invited to McKenzie Feed and Tackle’s Christmas party on December 8th and 9th!
The store will be transformed into a winter wonderland where you will be able to shop from local artisans at our very own North Pole!
WE WILL BE HAVING IN STORE SALES, DOOR PRIZES, PRODUCT DEMOS, AND SOME AMAZING RAFFLE BASKETS!
The big man will make an appearance for pictures with Santa and we will have goodies and hot cider!
This year our raffle ticket proceeds will go to Community Cat Advocacy of Springfield.
This donation will help continue the important work they do to improve the lives of homeless cats and the kittens born to them.
Please come show support and enjoy the fun!
Holiday Bridge Lighting Celebration
December 9th, 5-8:30pm
JOIN US AT THE UPPER MCKENZIE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY BRIDGE LIGHTING CELEBRATION!
The festivities begin at 5pm as we watch the raft parade float by! I think I see Santa in that raft!!
We will then ceremoniously light the Belknap Bridge (thanks to Lane Electric) with Christmas Caroling and Holiday Cheer!
Back inside the UMCC Santa will be waiting, along with photo ops!
We’ll also have a Holiday Potluck, so bring your favorite Holiday dish to share! And please bring your own table service.
December 12th, 6-8:30pm
JOIN A COMMUNITY DINNER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Even Santa will be there!
Visiting and displays begin at 6 p.m., dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., and the program will be at 7:30 p.m.
THE WALTERVILLE GRANGE WILL PROVIDE THE TURKEY, HAM, MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY.
You may bring a side dish or dessert to share, and consider also bringing canned food as a donation to the Up River Food Pantry.
December 21st, 4-5:30pm
Christmas joy can be hard for those who grieve and struggle.
AN INFORMAL SOLSTICE DAY SERVICE THAT ACKNOWLEDGES THE SEARCH FOR LIGHT IN DARK TIMES.
We will light candles in remembrance.
McKenzie Valley Presbyterian Church
88393 Walterville Loop, Springfield, OR 97478
December 24th, 5-6:30pm
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO GATHER IN THE SANCTUARY FOR A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP WITH CAROLS AND CANDLES.
There will be a special time for children during the service.
(LED candles available)
McKenzie Valley Presbyterian Church
88393 Walterville Loop, Springfield, OR 97478
