EVENTS
See you in 2021
Due to the heightened COVID transmission threat and the compliance with Governor Brown’s state wide “Freeze” directive Forest Grove fire & Rescue will not be able to provide any version of the Holiday Light Parade in Dec. 2020. We look forward to the anticipation of a successful Holiday Light Parade resuming in 2021.
Postponed until Dec 2021
Last Day
Nov
23
Date: 11/5 - 11/23
Description: Color the Elf and you could win the honor of lighting the Forest Grove Christmas tree. Click on the link, print the picture, color, fill out your information and turn into the Chamber of Commerce no later than 11/23 at 4pm. You may also pick up the coloring image from local businesses. Due to covid restrictions only the winner of the coloring contest and one parent may attend the Tree Lighting Ceremony
Last Day
Dec
4
Vote: Dec 5 - 17th
STOCKING DESIGN CONTEST
Submission Dates: Nov 18th - Dec 4th
Voting Dates: Dec 5th - Dec 17th
Winners:
Ages 4 and under Entry #11 – Josephine Schmidt
Ages 5-9 Entry #16 – Lillian Freeman
Ages 10-13 Entry #8 – Violet Roberts
Ages 18-64 Entry #10 – Lizzie Uecker
Judge’s Choice – Most Colorful Entry #3 – Megan Perry
Most Unique Entry #17 – Cadence Hood
Best Use of Green (Recycled) Materials Entry #6 – Carter Waibel
Best Holiday Theme Entry #19 – Camden Adamski
Nov
27
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Date: 11/27
Time: 6 p.m.
Description: Forest Grove's annual tree lighting ceremony will be virtually viewed from your home social distance style. The ceremony will be aired on TVCTV Channel 30. Turn on some holiday music, sip some cocoa and snuggle up in the comfort of your home to view this annual kick-off to the holiday season.
Last Day
Nov
27
Vote: Dec 5th - 17th
STOREFRONT DECORATING CONTEST
Last day to decorate: 11/27
Voting: Dec 5th - Dec 17th
Winners:
1st Place Coo Crafts/Next Generation Karate
2nd Place Forest Grove Mercantile
3rd Place Bella Donna's Bistro & Patisserie
Nov
28
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Date: 11/28
Time: All Day
Description: Special incentives and giveaways to encourage your to shop at your local Forest Grove businesses. KEEP OUR BUSINESSES STRONG. SHOP SMALL!
REVERSE HOLIDAY LIGHT PARADE
Due to the heightened COVID transmission threat and the compliance with Governor Brown’s state wide “Freeze” directive Forest Grove fire & Rescue will not be able to provide any version of the Holiday Light Parade in Dec. 2020. We look forward to the anticipation of a successful Holiday Light Parade resuming in 2021.
Postponed until Dec 2021
Nov
28
Thru Dec 13
COMMUNITY GIFT EXCHANGE
Date: Gift drop off: 11/28 - 12/13
Gift pick up: 12/19 - 12/30
Time: During Open Hours @ Bella Donna's Bistro
Description: Time for some fun with a secret Santa gift exchange. Drop a wrapped gift from your age group to Bella Donna's Bistro between 11/18 - 12/13. Visit Bella Donna's gift exchange site for more information. Don't forget to shop local!
Dec
11
Vote: Dec 12th - 17th
GINGERBREAD CONTEST
Last Submission Date: Dec 4th
Voting: Dec 5th - Dec 17th
Winners:
Ages 5 and under Entry #15 – Navie Hammond
Ages 6 -8 Entry #16 – John Hammond
Ages 9-12 Entry #7 – Sarah Jack
Ages 13-17 Entry #8 – Kalea Vanderzanden
Ages 18+ (Adult) Entry #2 – Allison Fuiten