Good morning, Longview.

The Longview YMCA will host its Grandparent/Grandchild Ball soon, and families are encouraged to register early to enjoy snacks, a silent auction & raffle.

Longview’s Festival of Trees will take place in December — it will feature live and silent auctions for unique holiday trees and a dinner to celebrate the season.

Nearly half of the 3,161 people enrolled in the Cowlitz County healthcare marketplace will face a 28% rate increase, a change that will affect many local residents.

World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts — Not specified — Experience the Roaring Twenties through a dazzling ballet filled with elegance and drama.

Turkey Trot

8:30 a.m. — Lake Sacajawea Park — $15 pre-registration/$20 day of — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun run and costume contest.

ABBAFAB Tribute Show

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts — Cost info not provided — Experience a vibrant tribute that brings ABBA's classic hits to life in a spectacular multimedia performance.

Downtowners Holiday Arts Market

11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Roxy Theater — Free entry — Discover unique holiday gifts from local artists before the annual Cowlitz PUD Holiday Parade.

Handcrafted Holiday Bazaar

9 AM – 3 PM — McClelland Arts Center — Free entry — Explore a variety of local handmade crafts and gifts just in time for the holidays.

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy

7:30 PM — Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a whimsical holiday comedy filled with British humor and heart.

Ballet Victoria - The Nutcracker

7:30-9 p.m. — Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical journey of Clara in this enchanting ballet performance of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker.

Breakfast with Santa

8:30 or 10:45 a.m. — Grant's @ the Monticello Hotel — $9 per person — Enjoy a festive morning with Santa while indulging in a delightful breakfast.