The lights are twinkling, the wreaths are going up on doors and the holidays are around the corner. Here’s a list of local holiday events, including tree lightings, visits with Santa Claus, holiday dances, breakfasts and more:
ANACORTES
LIGHTED BOAT PARADE: 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, starting at Cap Sante Boat Haven and continuing along Guemes Channel in Anacortes. 360-507-9999.
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER: The annual Anacortes Community Christmas Day Dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 25, at the Anacortes Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 2001 O Ave. Home deliveries will be made from 11 a.m. to noon. To place an order for home delivery or to donate food or time, call the church office at 360-293-9586.
LA CONNER
HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Choose from fine art, unique locally made crafts and last-minute gift ideas from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19, at the RainBow Ridge Center for Greater Awareness, 12702 Reservation Road, Anacortes. For more information, call 360-588-4583.
OAK HARBOR
SWIM WITH SANTA: Santa’s Surprise Swim Spectacular from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at John Vanderzicht Memorial Swimming Pool, 85 S.E. Jerome St., Oak Harbor. Snacks and beverages provided. Free. For more information, call 360-675-7665 or visit http://www.oakharborpool.com.
CHRISTMAS DINNER: Whitehead-Muzzall VFW Post 7392 will serve Christmas dinner from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 25, at 3037 N. Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. Community members welcome. Cost is by donation. For more information, call 360-675-4048 or visit http://www.vfwpost7392.org.
STANWOOD
LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS: 5 to 10 p.m. through Dec. 29, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive. A million lights, family-oriented entertainment, live music, theater, crafts, food, pony rides, a petting farm, the Polar Express Train rides, Santa Claus. $8-$14; $24-$34 season pass. Theater events are extra. 360-652-7575.

