Christmas Spirit in the Willamette Valley

 

Legacy Ballet's Sugar Plum Fairy Ball on November 20. From left to right the characters Clara (Makenna Hay), The Soldier Doll (Molly Anderson), Chocolate from Spain (Sophie Getz), and a Flower from Waltz of the Flowers (Abi Cook) dance for the members of the public at the Albany Historic Carousel during an event hosted by Legacy Ballet. The event is a way for the dance studio to advertise for their upcoming show: "The Nutcracker" and have children meet and greet the characters from the ballet. The upcoming shows are December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at Albany Performing Arts Center. Tickets are Available Online at https://legacyballet.ludus.com

The Thanksgiving traffic at dusk on Friday November 18. The Interstate 5 sits at a standstill whilst families rush home for the national holiday this coming Thursday. With schools closing early in the week, most people travel early and i5 north is a prime route for travelers from all over the state. 

Bohdi Bakery and Café on November 15. Two baristas (from left to right, Amy K. and Ashley L.) take a customer's order on the first day of the café's new holiday menu launch. With peppermint mochas and cranberry twists, the selections are delightful as well as festive. Bohdi is located on 2nd street in Corvallis Oregon and is open from 8am to 3pm. https://bodhibakery.com/

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