This Weekend: Nutcracker, Santa Photos, and Holiday Concert Benefitting Local Food Program

Still haven't finished your holiday shopping? Well, who wants to hang out at a crowded mall on a Saturday anyway? Here are some ideas to share the yuletide cheer right here on the Plateau (or nearby). And you won't need to be circling the parking lot for an space either. 

Plateau Ballet Repertory Theatre Presents "The Nutcracker"

• Where/When: Friday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. at Enumclaw High School
• Why Go: How can the holiday season be complete without taking in this classic ballet story about young Clara and her adventures with her Nutcracker doll? See this local production, featuring 14 year old Ellie Morem of Buckley, and be amazed by the talented performers right here on the Plateau. 
• Cost: $12 General Admission; $10 Children 12 and under; $8 Senior citizens 65 and older; group rates also available

Santa Photos at Young's Enumclaw Flowers and Gifts

• Where/When: Saturday, Dec. 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Young's Enumclaw Flowers and Gifts
• Why Go: Getting a late start with those Christmas cards? Haven't gotten the requisite Santa tantrum picture yet to send to friends and family? Here's your chance to play catch up! Hinman Studios is provided the photography expertise and we hear this Santa's got a real beard too! 
• Cost: Call Hinman Studios at 360-625-8489 for more information.

Christmas in the Country Holiday Concert

• Where/When: Sunday, Dec. 16 starting at 3 p.m. at the Enumclaw Expo Center Field House
• Why Go: Organizers hope you will support the Neighbors Feeding Neighbors program with a generous donation. Neighbors Feeding Neighbors is a task force of the Enumclaw Regional Healthcare Foundation working in partnership with the city of Enumclaw's Senior Activity Center to serve nutritious meals to home-bound seniors in the community.
• Cost: Free

• Where/When: Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. at 1707 Main Street in Sumner
• Who Go: Based on the beloved, enduring film, this heartwarming muscial adaptation feature the classic music of Irving Berlin! This spectacular Broadway musical is an uplifting treat sure to fill hearts with the Christmas joy!
• Cost: Ticket prices range from $10 to $18.

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