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2014 Holiday Activities
Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park – Nov 27-Jan 1 from 5:30pm-9pm. Drive through more than 300 displays of thousand sparkling lights along a 2-mile stretch at Spanaway Lake. A fee is charged for every car, so fill-up your vehicle to get the most bang for your buck. $14/vehicle. http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=1253
Half Price Nights: Dec 1,2,3,8,9& 10. Discount Tickets ($11) can be purchased at Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Dr. SW, Lakewood, (253) 798-4177; Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C. St. S. Tacoma, (253)798-4000.
Hint: Majority of the traffic will be entering from Pacific Avenue direction, so you’re better off if you can find a different route.
Point Defiance Zoolights - Nov. 28 - Jan. 4 from 5-9pm Bundle up and stroll the Zoo as it comes aglow with more than a half-million lights. Explore seas of dazzling lights and see breathtaking light displays of ice-skating puffins, playful tiger cubs, the massive flame tree and a Giant Pacific Octopus. This is a “can’t miss experience” while stationed at JBLM. www.pdza.org
Ticket Price: $ 9 (general admission), kids 2 and younger – FREE Purchase it online for $7.50 and at Fred Meyer Stores
Military Mondays: Dec 1, 8 & 15 pay $ 7 for Active Duty, Veterans and their dependents. Tickets must be purchased at the front gate & show military ID.
A Victorian Country Christmas Festival – Dec 3-7 in Puyallup. A wonderful & unique Christmas festival featuring 500 plus exhibits decorated to look like Victorian shops with thousands of unique holiday gifts, handcrafted items and great specialty foods. Includes children and family activities, singing nativity and concerts. Parking is free! http://www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com/
Military Rate with ID: $ 8 (general admission $ 11) Children 5 and under: FREE
Festival Of Trees – Dec 6 (9-2pm) & Dec 7 (11-4pm) . Check this amazing display of 60 elaborately decorated evergreen trees with holiday décor at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma. This festival benefits the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Center. www.multicare.org
General Admission: $ 6.00 Students: $ 2 Children 12 & under: FREE
For more info go to: http://minisites.multicare.org/home/festival-trees
Argosy Christmas Ships Festival – every night between Nov 28 and Dec 23, the Argosy Christmas Ship sails to different Puget Sound waterfront communities. Choirs outboard sing a 20-minute performance while crowds onshore gather to sing along, while some communities sponsor a bonfire. Joining the onshore fun is FREE. There is a fee for the Christmas Ship and to partake in holiday activities. To see schedule and prices, go to: http://www.argosycruises.com/dining-cruises/christmas-ship-festival/
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Santa’s Train
Santa’s Express on Mt. Rainer Scenic Railway: “All Aboard!” this historic steam train each weekend Nov. 29 thru Dec. 22. This special event lasts about 90 minutes to 2 hours depending on weather and track conditions. It’s a ride thru the forest and foothills of Mt. Rainier while visiting Santa, sipping hot cocoa and making holiday memories. Unfortunately, due to popular demand, all Santa’s Train schedules are “sold out” but they’re still accepting wait list. For details and to sign-up for waitlist, go to: http://www.mrsr.com/
Northwest Railway Museum’s Santa Train. Travel to Snoqualmie to visit a Victorian depot. A Northwest tradition since 1969, where participants of all ages will travel by train from North Bend for a visit with Santa Claus at Snoqualmie and will enjoy a refreshment (included in the ticket price) served from the Museum’s railway kitchen car. Children will receive a small gift, while visitors have time to explore local shops and attractions before the ride back to North Bend. Train runs from Nov 29 to Dec 20 on weekends. Ticket price: $20 Seating is not assigned, so arrive early at North Bend Depot, 205 McClellan St., North Bend. www.trainmuseum.org.
Toy Train Christmas – Saturday and Sunday from Nov 29 to Dec 21 from 10am to 4pm. Price $8 adults & $5 kids. The Toy Train Christmas is intended to bring back the old days when toy trains were common around the Christmas tree. There will be about 60 operating layouts to include a full range of electric trains in operation from smallest Z gauge to a large garden scale layout from old to new models. Many hands-on activities for the kids and crafts projects, plus a caboose ride from the depot to the “North Pole” to see Santa. www.nprymuseum.org
MWR Northwest Adventure for more trips: http://www.jblmmwr.com/nw_adv_tours.html
Holiday Deals & Freebies Dec 13 - Holiday Meals for Military Families: Operation Homefront
recognize that the added expense of the holiday season can be challenging, and as a way of saying “Thank You for your Service and Sacrifices that you have made for our country!” they have created this program to provide a traditional meal, plus a few extras. Military IDs for confirmation is required to pick-up. For more details, go to: http://www.operationhomefront.net/event/list and scroll events at the JBLM area. Please note military computers may not be able to open the registration page, so it is recommended that you use your home computer.
FREE Real Christmas Tree for the Troops – for E5 and below. Just stop by the Northwest Adventure Center on Dec 3 starting at 9am. One tree per family.
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Holiday Freebies FREE Tickets to the Seattle Symphony Performance:
The Family Resource Center (FRC) have been provided 30 tickets to the Seattle Symphony Performance with Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, conductor and Joshua Roman, playing the cello. The date of this performance is December 13th, 2014, beginning at 8:00pm in Benarya Hall, Home of the Seattle Symphony. A Pre-concert Talk will be presented one hour prior to the performance. FRC is offering these tickets on a first come first serve basis until they are given away; the tickets can be picked up at the FRC Front Desk during normal hours of 0800-1630, Monday through Friday. Ticket distribution is limited to 4 per person and this offer is only open to Military ID Card holders. Additionally, it is respectfully requested that you ensure that all tickets you picked-up are used. For additional information please call 967-9496 or visit the Seattle Symphony Site at http://www.seattlesymphony.org/symphony/buy/single/production.aspx?id=15304&src=t&dateid=15304
FRC Address: Bldg 4274, 9th Division Drive and Idaho Avenue, JBLM WA 98433
FREE Stay at Kimpton Hotel Kimpton Hotel chain is donating 6 rooms on Christmas Eve to deserving military couple and/or family. (3 in Seattle and 3 in Portland). Read below to qualify.
Giveaway Rules: 1. Record a 15 second video
2. Post to USO Northwest’s Facebook Page
3. In the description of your video use the hashtag #USOKimptonEve
4. Be creative, tell a story, and share.
You can also nominate a deserving couple for this memorable stay at the Kimpton Hotels.
• Entry period ends: December 12th, 2014
• Winners Announced December 15th, 2014
Kimpton Holiday Stay Details
Locations Seattle: Alexis, Hotel Monaco Seattle and Hotel Vintage
Portland: Hotel Monaco Portland, Vintage Plaza, RiverPlace
One Night Stay
Christmas Eve Dinner
Christmas Morning Breakfast
Parking
Win a Chevy Silverado or a Trip for 4 to Disneyworld Stop by the McChord Club today and every day to enter. For members only. Not a member?
Just pick-up an application at any MWR Facility in JBLM. www.myairforcelife.com/giveaway
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Holiday Shows Off-Post
Nutcracker: Nov 28-Dec 28 This lavish production from Pacific Northwest
Ballet is known for its wondrous sets and costumes by children’s
author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, professional dancers and
the lush score by Tchaikovsky. Opening weekend pre-show activities
include a magic show, children’s crafts and a mini dance class. For tickets and show
schedules: www.pnb.org
A Christmas Carol: Nov 28 – Dec 28 A Seattle tradition, Charles Dickens’ heartwarming classic
returns to ACT Theatre. Curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge requires visits from four spirits
before he decides to mend his ways. Recommended for ages 5 to adult (some parts may be
frightening for younger children). Location: ACT’s Allen Theatre Kreielsheimer Place, 700
Union St., Seattle For details and tickets go to: http://www.acttheatre.org/
A Christmas Story the Musical: Nov 25-Dec 30 This is a story of a bespectacled boy named
Ralphie who lives in Indiana in 1939, who has a big imagination and one wish for
Christmas – a Red Ryder BB Gun. A kooky leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a
cranky department store Santa and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a
few of the obstacles that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas dream. For details and
tickets: https://www.5thavenue.org/
Appalachian Christmas Homecoming: Nov 21-Dec 27 Life used to be simple, but love never
was. Childhood crushes go awry, rebellious youth break hearts, and old-age dreams go
unfulfilled. But not this Christmas in Mossy Rock! Listen to the story of three generations
told through music and memories during a family-friendly evening at Taproot Theatre.
For details and tickets, go to: http://taproottheatre.org/appalachian-christmas-
homecoming/
A Child's Christmas in Wales & the Long Christmas Dinner: Dec 5 –Dec 24 Dylan Thomas’
nostalgic, magical childhood Christmas is recreated at Stone Soup Theatre. Performers
include both youth conservatory students and professional adult actors. The production
includes live classic Welsh instrumentation and vocals. Tickets are available for purchase
by phone at the Stone Soup Box Office at (206) 633-1883 or at 800-838-3006 or online at
www.brownpapertickets.com For details go to: http://www.stonesouptheatre.org/event/a-
childs-christmas-in-wales-the-long-christmas-dinner-2/
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On-Post Activities Dec 1 – Jan 5 - Winder Reading Program starts at the JBLM Libraries. Open to all ages. For
details, go to: www.JBLMmwr.com/libraries.
Dec. 3 (11am-1pm) – Multicultural Spouse Luncheon at the Family Resource Center. Bldg 4274
9th Division Drive and Idaho Avenue. Bring a dish from your country and meet other
spouses from around the world, share ideas/experiences, and meet new friends. RSVP by
Dec 2 at 253-967-3628
Dec 4 (4:30pm) – Holiday Tree Lighting across from Jensen Gym S Division St,JBLM Lewis
Main. Come watch the lighting of the JBLM Tree and join the reception afterwards at the
parent Central, 2295 12th & Bitar Avenue until 6:30pm. Refreshments, face painting, Santa
photos, music crafts and more! FREE
Dec 6 (7pm) – Seattle Seahawks Variety Show. The Lewis Main Exchange is looking for 200
children ages 5-16 to perform with the Seattle Seahawks Sea Gals Cheerleaders! If you
would like your child to participate, please fill out this application form and email it to
Dec 12 (2pm) – Army-Navy Game Live at JBLM – Come and watch the 15th Army-Navy flag
football game at the Lewis Main Cowan Stadium. Arrive at noon for tailgating fun and a
chance to win Seahawks tickets to the Dec 28 Rams game or $100 gift cards! Enjoy half-
time entertainment and purchase food and beverages. For details call 253-967-4768.
Dec 10-11 (10am-2pm) – Libraries Holiday Open Houses – Grandstaff Library is hosting a
Holiday open House on Dec 10; McChord Library on Dec 11. The entire community is
invited to both events. Stop by and enjoy refreshments and music, with a chance to win a
giveaway and meet the librarians & staffs. Tel 253-967-5889 (Grandstaff); 253-982-3454
(McChord).
Every Tuesdays (11:45am-12:45pm) Join the “Women of the World” – an initiative for the
spiritual and professional development of female Soldiers/Airmen. This weekly meeting is
a Christian faith-based time of fellowship and look into the scriptures and mentoring. Free
lunch. Location: Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel. See flyer for more details.
Commissary Holiday Schedule:
Closed - Thanksgiving Day, Nov 27 , reopens on Nov 28 at 9am
Closed - Christmas Day, Dec 25, reopens on Dec 26 at 9am
Closed – New Year’s Day, January 1st reopens on Jan. 2 at 9am
