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A CHRISTMAS TRADITION BROOKINGS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
DONE DIFFERENTLY AZALEA PARK’S “BEST HOLIDAY LIGHT
SAFEWAY-PROVIDENCE SHOW ON THE SOUTHERN OREGON
COAST”
FESTIVAL OF TREES
eld since 1997, this year’s festival of lights will be displayed along
his year marks the 29th anniversary of Providence Hthe Hwy 101 corridor and other selected commercial areas in
TFestival of Trees. Because their number one priority is Brookings. You can expect to see the top displays made from their col-
keeping the community safe, they made the difficult, but lection of two million lights.
necessary decision to transition to a virtual festival event
for 2020. Check their website by November 15th for event updates and a map of
light locations.
While the presenting format has changed, the two-fold
reason for the Festival has not. First, the beneficiary, The www.NaturesCoastalHoliday.com
Providence Community Health Foundation, continues to
support patient needs and programs. (Over the years, the CLAYFOLK ANNUAL SHOW REIMAGINED
Festival of Trees has raised more than $9 million to ben-
efit programs and services of Providence Medford Medical
Center.) And second, we still need our traditions—we’ll s with many events this year, Clayfolk
just do them a little differently this year. Ahad to reshape their popular annual
show and sale. In keeping with Covid
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 concerns and protocols, participating art-
Beautifully decorated Christmas trees will be displayed in ists are reimagining varied events—from
the windows at the One West Main building in downtown studio tours and open houses to regional
Medford. The Festival is as excited as ever to showcase the pop-ups with several artists at each location.
hard work of their designers. Clayfolk participated in American Craft Week October 2-11, and will be
part of regional pop-ups planned for October 17-18.
NEW FOR 2020 Find details about events, participating artists, regional sales and more
Tune in to their Christmas Special from the comfort and at www.Clayfolk.org
safety of your home. The show on KDRV will feature enter-
tainment, special messages from Providence, and a few
guests. There will be something for everyone in the family! JACKSONVILLE VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
Planning is still ongoing, so be sure to follow the Providence
Festival of Trees, Medford, Oregon, Facebook page for DONE A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY THIS YEAR
updates.
veryone loves the Jacksonville Victorian Christmas, but the flavor
Ewill be a little different this year. On November 28 at 5p.m. (the
Saturday after Thanksgiving), there will be a virtual tree lighting you can
watch from the comfort of your own home on Facebook and Instagram.
Like and follow Jacksonville, Oregon so you don’t miss it or any of the
other entertainment planned for you that evening.
The stores are open, so come shop Jacksonville this holiday season, and
you will be greeted with festive decorations. On weekends, you may
catch the Carolers dressed in period piece. Father Christmas will be
at Dan McGeorge Gallery (155 S. Third Street) on 11/30-31 and all
weekends through Christmas.
www.JacksonvilleOregon.com
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