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The owner of Maddalena's Italian Cafe said his fast-casual restaurant at Kelso mall uses scratch-made Italian recipes to fill a long-craved dining gap in Cowlitz County (meeting strong local demand) and plans to offer quick, authentic Italian fare to local diners (bringing a unique twist to the area).

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.

Holiday Film: Arthur Christmas

2:00 – 3:45 PM — Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts — $5.00 — Celebrate the holidays with a heartwarming animated film about Santa's clumsy son on a mission.

Year-to-Year Run

11:50 p.m. — Elks Building — Registration fees vary — Ring in the New Year with a scenic run around Lake Sacajawea.