CHORUS

The McKenzie Community Chorus will make its concert debut in December with two free holiday performancese.

The chorus will perform Friday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. at McKenzie Bible Fellowship in Vida, followed by a second concert Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2:30 p.m. at McKenzie Valley Presbyterian Church in Walterville. Admission to both performances is free, although donations are welcome.

The ensemble welcomes singers ages 13 to 99, with no auditions required. 

The chorus emphasizes musical enjoyment, friendship and community involvement, providing an opportunity for residents to connect with their neighbors while sharing the gift of music.

The December performances will mark an important milestone for the group as it takes the stage for the first time, offering the community an opportunity to celebrate the holiday season through song.

For more information about the concerts or joining the chorus, visit www.mckenziechorus.org.

WINTER JOBS
With winter approaching and ski season just weeks away, the Hoodoo Ski Area is looking to fill positions across all departments during a job fair Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The hiring effort comes as the ski area prepares for the upcoming winter recreation season, creating seasonal employment opportunities for area residents, including young people entering the workforce. Most positions require no previous experience, and applicants must be at least 16 years old.

Hoodoo offers a family-oriented work environment and recreational benefits, including an employee season pass for $20 that provides unlimited skiing and snowboarding.

Among the available positions are part-time ski and snowboard instructors, primarily needed on weekends and holidays. 

Additional employment information is available at hoodoo.com.

PARTY TIME
People are invited to celebrate the holiday season at the O’Brien Memorial Library in Blue Rive on Sunday, December 6, at 2 pm. The day will kick off with a special Story Time Book Sing featuring Dennis McGregor and Beth Wood, along with the picture book You Stole My Name. After the book sing, stick around and join the library’s Christmas Party!

Dennis McGregor has been creating art for over thirty years. He’s well-known for his posters and children’s books as well as his music. He’s played and recorded his original songs with the Blue D’arts and The Spoilers at Sisters Folk Festival and other regional venues. 

Beth Wood is an award-winning songwriter, poet, and joyful singer who has released sixteen albums, four books of poetry, and a collection of funny stories from the road. Beth’s poetry book Ladder To The Light is the winner of the 2019 Oregon Book Awards People’s Choice Award.