Here's your handy-dandy guide to yule happenings

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WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. The women's group of Wesley UMC hosts this annual bazaar, which features baked goods, candies, craft items, Christmas and home decorations and many collectibles. A luncheon will also be served. Proceeds from the bazaar go to local and national mission projects as well as scholarships for Wesley UMC's preschool.

When & where: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Wesley UMC, corner of West Chestnut and North 48th avenues.

Info: Dick Schut, 452-8819.

TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS. Visit Toppenish's historic train depot decorated with trees and model trains, then take a short caboose ride to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. Plus, there are cookies, cocoa and crafts for the kids.

When & where: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum, 10 Asotin Ave., Toppenish.

Cost: $6 adults, $4 ages 12 and younger. Photos with Santa are available for purchase.

Info: 865-2409, www.nprymuseum.org.

YAKIMA VALLEY MUSEUM HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. Admission is free during the museum's annual holiday open house.

When & where: Noon-2 p.m. Saturday at the Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive.

Musical entertainment in the Neon Garden:

* Noon -- Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra

* 1 p.m. -- Yakima Children's Choir

* 2 p.m. -- Melody Lane Singers

Info: 248-0747, www.yakimavalleymuseum.org.

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL." The Capitol Theatre and Warehouse Theatre Company present this lavish production of the Charles Dickens classic. "It's a happier, more upbeat 'Christmas Carol,'" promises director Barbara Lund. "I don't think people will go away thinking they've seen the same show." Arrive early to pet reindeer and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus out front. Note: That block of Third Street will be closed most of Saturday and Sunday.

When & where: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St.

Cost: $10-$40, through theater box office or ticketswest.com.

Info: 853-2787, www.capitoltheatre.org.

SUNNYSIDE LIGHTED FARM IMPLEMENT PARADE. The Northwest's premier lighted parade since 1989, this event in downtown Sunnyside boasts more than 50 farm implements, vehicles and floats covered with decorative lights. It begins at 6 p.m. Saturday on Warehouse Avenue, turns onto South Sixth Street, then east on Edison Avenue, crosses Yakima Valley Highway and ends in the Mid Valley Mall parking lot.

Info: Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce: 837-5939.

WHISPERS OF CHRISTMAS. Enjoy Christmas carols and tasty treats, and take photos with Santa at Selah's annual free community holiday celebration.

When & where: 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. in Selah.

Info: 698-7302.

SUNDAY, DEC. 7

GOLDENDALE/KLICKITAT COUNTY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. More than 60 booths including art, crafts and quilts, plus entertainment and food. Kids and pet pictures taken with Santa are developed while you shop. Proceeds will be donated to Dogs of the Gorge.

When & where: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Goldendale High School, Highway 97, Simcoe exit.

Info: Sharon Rees, 773-3493, or Earlene Sullivan, 773-7030.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS. The sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian Christmas fill the H.M. Gilbert Homeplace during this annual holiday open house. Admission is free.

When & where: 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the Gilbert House, 2109 W. Yakima Ave.

Christmas tree candle lighting: 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 p.m.

Info: Yakima Valley Museum, 248-0747.

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL." 2 p.m. Sunday at the Capitol Theatre. (See Dec. 6 item for details.)

SANTA AT RUSSELL'S NURSERY. Visit Santa Claus in the gazebo to receive a free picture and a treat. Also, make a free pine cone bird feeder ornament.

When & where: 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Russell's Nursery, 6710 Tieton Drive.

Info: 966-0698.

"AN OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS." The women's choral group Bel Canto of Yakima performs its annual Christmas concert. A bake sale precedes the concert at 2 p.m. Sunday and a gingerbread house auction follows. Proceeds from both benefit the Bel Canto Scholarship Fund.

When & where: 3 p.m. Sunday at the Yakima Evangelical Church, 7901 Nob Hill Boulevard.

Cost: Free-will offering to be donated to a local nonprofit program that serves meals on Friday nights.

HOLIDAY LIGHT PARADE. 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Put on some gloves, pack a thermos of cocoa and enjoy Yakima's holiday parade as it travels down Yakima Avenue from Sixth Avenue to Third Street. Stick around afterward for a choral performance, a visit from Santa and the lighting of the city's Christmas tree in the Millennium Arts Plaza on South Third Street.

Info: For A Better Tomorrow, 576-3606.

SECOND SUNDAY SERIES: A STAN KENTON BIG BAND CHRISTMAS. A Yakima holiday tradition, this concert features Christmas carol arrangements originally written for the Stan Kenton Orchestra by Kenton -- known for his blazing horn sections and Cuban influences -- and Ralph Carmichael. The band has no saxophones, but includes four trumpets, four French horns, four trombones, tuba and a rhythm section.

When & where: 7 p.m. Sunday (a later time than the other Second Sunday shows) at Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave.

Cost: Free, but donations are accepted.

USMS AND TOYS FOR TOTS TURKEY SHOOT. Lunch will be sold. Bring a toy for Toys For Tots.

When & where: 8:30 a.m. Sunday at the Yakima Valley Sportsman Association, 441 E. Pomona Road.

Cost: $25.

Info: 453-1872.

MONDAY, DEC. 8

WINTER FESTIVAL CONCERT. The Yakima Valley Community Band's winter concert features a variety of musical selections including "The Star-Spangled Banner," Mannheim Steamroller's "Stille Nacht," a march or two and Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride." Admission is free.

When & where: 7:30 p.m. Monday in Eisenhower High School's Little Theatre, 702 S. 40th Ave.

Info: www.yakimacommunityband.org, 965-2115.

THURSDAY, DEC. 11

AN OLD-FASHIONED WINE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS. Wineries on the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail will celebrate the season with appetizers and a festive holiday atmosphere. Select wineries are also collecting food drive items.

When & where: 4-8 p.m. Thursday in Zillah.

Info/participating wineries: www.rattlesnakehills.com or 965-4521.

FRIDAY, DEC. 12 & SATURDAY, DEC. 13

CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR. Visit decorated homes in Goldendale with vendors located at each stop.

When & where: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 12 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 13.

Cost: Tickets, which include entrance to the Art & Crafts Fair at the Goldendale Grange, are available through the Golden Art Gallery, 773-5100, www.thegoldenartgallery.com.

17th ANNUAL ARBORETUM LUMINARIA. Enjoy the glow of 1,000 candles as they light your way through the arboretum grounds. Then warm up in the Jewett Interpretive Center, where there's live music, children's activities and hot cider.

When & where: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 12-13 at the Yakima Area Arboretum, across from Kmart at E. Nob Hill Boulevard and I-82.

Info: 248-7337, www.ahtrees.org.

REJOICE: FOURTH ANNUAL NATIVITY EXHIBIT. Hundreds of Nativities from around the world will be on display, with an hourlong musical and live Nativity each day. It's a free event.

When: On Dec. 12, the musical begins at 7 p.m.; view the Nativities from 6-7 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. On Dec. 13, a matinee musical begins at 11 a.m.; view Nativities from 10-11 a.m.

Where: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel, 705 S. 38th Ave., Yakima.

"TINY TIM'S CHRISTMAS." 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13 at the Princess Theatre. (See Dec. 5-6 item for details.)

FRIDAY, DEC. 12-SUNDAY, DEC. 14

"THE NUTCRACKER: TWO FACES." Central Washington University's Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Band I perform Tchaikovsky's and Duke Ellington's versions side-by-side.

* 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $10 for students. Kids younger than 12 are free. Info: The Seasons box office, 453-1888, www.seasonsmusicfestival.com.

* 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 14 in the CWU Music Education Building, off Alder Street, Ellensburg. Tickets cost $14 for general admission and $7 for CWU students. Info: www.cwu.edu/president/series, or Student Union and Recreation Center ticket office, 963-1301. Presented as part of CWU's Performing Arts and Presidential Speaker Series.

SATURDAY, DEC. 13

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA. Enjoy the warmth of the Harman Center's fireplace and Mrs. Claus' special breakfast. Take photos with Santa and tell him what you'd like to see under the tree. Hosted by Yakima Parks and Recreation at the Harman Center

When & where: 9 a.m. Dec. 13 at 101 N. 65th Ave., Yakima.

Cost: $4.

Info: 575-6166.

CHRISTMAS TROLLEY. Ride the trolley with Santa and enjoy cookies in the Powerhouse.

When & where: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Yakima Electric Railway Museum, Third Avenue and Pine Street.

Cost: $2 per passenger.

Info: 452-7963.

TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum. (See Dec. 6 item for details.)

UNION GAP OLD-FASHIONED HOLIDAY CELEBRATION. Meet Santa and two of his reindeer at this fifth annual community event, which features a holiday bazaar, festive music and children's activities. Admission and parking are free.

When & where: Noon-8 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Ahtanum Youth Park, 1000 Ahtanum Road in Union Gap.

Info: City Hall, 248-0432.

MELODY LANE JR. DRAMA. Youth performers (ages 8-13) put on two Christmas-themed plays: "The Red Flannel Suit" and "We Interrupt This Program."

When & where: 1 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Akin Center Theatre, 2610-A W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima.

Cost: $2, free for ages 11 and younger.

Info: 248-9623.

KITTITAS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM CHRISTMAS PARTY. Stop by for pictures with Santa, special goodies, crafts, coloring, games and music. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.

When & where: 1-3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Kittitas County Historical Museum, 114 E. Third Ave. in Ellensburg.

Info: 925-3778 or www.kchm.org.

OLD-FASHIONED HOLIDAY LIGHTED PARADE. Dec. 13. Union Gap's fifth annual holiday parade begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Pepp'rmint Stick Drive-in at 4002 Main Street. It then heads north on Main Street to the community Christmas tree across the street from Canopy Country RV.

Info: Union Gap City Hall, 248-0432.

SUNDAY, DEC. 14

TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum. (See Dec. 6 item for details.)

SANTA AT RUSSELL'S NURSERY. 2-4 p.m. Dec. 14 at Russell's Nursery. (See Dec. 7 item for details.)

YAKIMA YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT. The Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra and Yakima Ensemble for Strings will give their annual holiday concert.

When & where: 3 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St.

Cost: $5 for adults and free for students.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17

TINGSTAD & RUMBEL SING THE HOLIDAYS. This Grammy-winning new-age duo performs its own songs and holiday favorites.

When & where: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave.

Cost: $15 through The Seasons box office, 453-1888, www.seasonsmusicfestival.com.

THURSDAY, DEC. 18 & FRIDAY, DEC. 19

MELODY LANE SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT. Melody Lane Singers, ages 6 through high school, perform a Christmas concert at the Ike Little Theatre. Different performers each night, but the songs are the same.

When & where: 7 p.m. Dec. 18-19 at Eisenhower High School, 702 S. 40th Ave., Yakima.

Cost: $5 at the door.

Info: Melody Lane, 248-9623.

THURSDAY, DEC. 18 & SUNDAY, DEC. 21

"LA PASTORELA ST. JOSEPH." La Casa Hogar, St. Joseph Catholic Parish and St. Joseph/Marquette School present this bilingual play based on a Mexican Christmas story. The script has been adapted to reflect life in Yakima through interviews with local residents, both Anglo and Latino.

When & where: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18-20 and 3 p.m. Dec. 21 in the St. Joseph/Marquette School auditorium (third floor) at 202 N. Fourth St.

Cost: Admission is by donation.

FRIDAY, DEC. 19-SUNDAY, DEC. 21

DRIVE-THROUGH NATIVITY. Experience the story of Christ's birth from the comfort of your car. The West Valley Church of the Nazarene parking lot will be transformed into the manger scene, with children and teens acting out key parts of the story of the first Christmas.

When & where: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 19-21 at the West Valley Church of the Nazarene, 7109 W. Nob Hill Blvd.

Cost: Free.

Info: 966-1550.

SATURDAY, DEC. 20

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA. Old Country Buffet invites kids to come in their pajamas and have breakfast with Santa.

When & where: 8-11 a.m. Dec. 20 at Old Country Buffet, 2513 Main St. in Union Gap.

Cost: Standard breakfast rates apply: $9.39 for adults, 55 cents per year (age) for kids.

TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum. (See Dec. 6 item for details.)

MELODY LANE CHRISTMAS DANCE SHOWCASE. Melody Lane Dancers, ages 6 and up, will put on a two-hour holiday performance featuring ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop.

When & where: 4 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St.

Cost: $10 at the door.

Info: Melody Lane, 248-9623.

HANDEL'S "THE MESSIAH." The Yakima Symphony Chorus and Orchestra perform one of the most renowned pieces of sacred English music.

When & where: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave.

Cost: $20 through The Seasons box office, 453-1888, www.seasonsmusicfestival.com.

SUNDAY, DEC. 21

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA. 8-11:30 a.m. Dec. 21 at Old Country Buffet. (See Dec. 20 item for details.)

TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum. (See Dec. 6 item for details.)

SANTA AT RUSSELL'S NURSERY. 2-4 p.m. Dec. 21 at Russell's Nursery. (See Dec. 7 item for details.)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31

DOWNTOWN ROCKIN' NEW YEAR'S EVE. Ring in 2009 at the fourth annual celebration in downtown Yakima. Details to be announced.

When & where: 6 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Millennium Arts Plaza on South Third Street.

Info: Committee for Downtown Yakima, 225-2485, www.downtownyakima.com.

USA DANCE-YAKIMA. Dance into the New Year with the Marlayne Kyle Quartet and the USA Dance-Yakima chapter.

When & where: Dinner is at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 followed by music and dancing from 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at the Red Lion Hotel, 607 E. Yakima Ave.

Cost: $50. RSVP by Dec. 23 to Doug at 966-5210.

YVCC SALSA BAND AND DENNIS KLAUS BIG BAND. Spice up your New Year's Eve with salsa and swing dancing (there'll be lessons), plus champagne and appetizers.

When & where: 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave.

Cost: $25 through The Seasons box office, 453-1888, www.seasonsmusicfestival.com.

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