Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Merrill Gardens Dec. 18. Stop by with family and friends to see the North Pole natives. This is a free event to attend. A professional photographer will be available to take pictures and provide packages for a fee. The popular DeLively band will be performing for Merrill Gardens residents and visitors a holiday sing-a-long at 3 p.m. on Dec. 23. Come in from the cold and warm up with some holiday fun and cheer. This is a free event to attend. The professional Victorian-costumed caroling group, The Dickens Carolers, will fill the community with holiday songs both traditional and contemporary at 1 p.m. on Dec. 24 at Merrill Gardens. This is a free event. Merrill Gardens is located at 201 Kirkland Ave. For more information, please call Merrill Gardens at 425-828-2570.
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Christmas in Washington Concert Series returns
This year features Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas.
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