Calendar: Winter Fanta-Sea photo gallery with Santa

‘Tis the season — already.

With Thanksgiving now behind us and Winter Fanta-Sea bringing Santa back to the beach last Saturday, the calender over the next month has a Christmas thread that unites the many seasonal events into the new year.

New to the schedule this year is the first Festival of Lights at Oyhut Bay.

The public is invited to join Oyhut Bay’s developers, homeowners and resort team on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. for a lighting ceremony featuring a nine-foot Christmas tree and festive holiday decorations. Sing holiday carols and enjoy hot cocoa, sparkling cider and sweet treats.

Oyhut Bay is also holding a toy drive for the Union Gospel Mission and Friendship House in Aberdeen. If you join for the Festival of Lights, please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy for any age child from baby to teenager. The toy drive will continue through Dec. 18, so come by any time and drop your donation in the Real Estate Office or Vacation Rental Office.

The Festival of Lights is free and will be held at 400 Salmonberry Lane SW. For more information, contact Shari Field, Oyhut Bay event planner, 425.829.2731.

Christmas at Seabrook

On Sunday, Dec. 4, Seabrook will host artists, creators and makers from around the region for the Holiday Bazaar at Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Breakfast with Santa on Sundays, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18: starting at 9 a.m., visit with jolly St. Nick. Breakfast buffet catered by Mill 109 is $15 for adults and $8 for kids under 12. The holiday season also features a concert by Ericka Corban who plays all your favorite Christmas tunes on Friday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. $5

Stage West Christmas play

The Stage West Community Theatre holiday play this year is “P.S. Merry Christmas” by Pat Cook, directed by Lori Harden, with performances scheduled at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10; as well as 2 p.m.performances on Dec. 4 and Dec. 11. All performances on the Lions Club Stage at 832 Ocean Shores Blvd. NW. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and children 5 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at the following outlets: Ocean Shores Animal Hospital, Dolores’ & Fay’s, Mocha Madness, Ocean Shores Visitors center

Upcoming seasonal events

• Dec. 3 — Community Christmas Tree Lighting Pacific Beach, 5 p.m. The GHFD No. 8 Santa and his crew will be there, local businesses will have treats.

• Dec. 7 — The Pacific Beach Ladies Aid Holiday Bazaar and Dinner will take Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 4-7 p.m. at the corner of 2nd and Central. Bazaar items include baked goods, candy, gifts, and stocking stuffers. Tickets for the dinner (ham or turkey with sides) are $10 adults, $5 children 4-12.

• Dec. 9, 10 and Dec. 17: North Beach Singers present “That’s Christmas to Me,” a Christmas concert with the first two evening performances (7 p.m. start) at Faith Community Church in Ocean Shores and the third afternoon performance (3 p.m.) at Pacific Beach Community Church, 19 4th St. S. in Pacific Beach. Admission is a donation to the North Beach Food Banks.

For more information, call (360) 276-9996.

• Dec. 23 — Seabrook’s Holiday Concert at Town Hall, 7 p.m. Performing again this year will be Ericka Corban and a special musical guest; $5 per person, pay at the door.

Calendar: Winter Fanta-Sea photo gallery with Santa

North Coast News/Angelo Bruscas photo: Festival organizer Cathie Parker, right, at the Ocean Shores Convention Center on Saturday for the Winter Fanta-Sea, which continues Sunday.

North Coast News/Angelo Bruscas photo: Janette Hudson who makes designer light switch covers and ice/heat packs was among more than 70 vendors were on hand at the Ocean Shores Convention Center on Saturday for the Winter Fanta-Sea, which continues Sunday.

North Coast News/Angelo Bruscas photo: Rich Lindquist of North Beach Medical Equipment displays one of the items for a fund-raising benefit he’s organizing in January while at the Ocean Shores Convention Center on Saturday for the Winter Fanta-Sea, which continues Sunday.

North Coast News/Angelo Bruscas photo: John and Sandy Caldwell of My Grandpa’s Wooden Toys in Westport display John’s hand-crafted wooden toys at the Ocean Shores Convention Center on Saturday for the Winter Fanta-Sea, which continues Sunday.