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Plenty of local and regional holiday events ahead

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Looking for one — or more — events to conclude the holiday season? Here are some remaining options for those of all ages.

RANCHO BERNARDO

• The Church at Rancho Bernardo is putting on a “Christmas Light Show” that is choreographed to music and running every 15 minutes. The event, open to everyone, will include hot cocoa, hot cider and cookies. The light show will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 18 to 24 at the church, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court.

Admission is free. The church is collecting blankets for San Diego’s homeless, so feel free to bring a blanket to donate. For details, contact Morgan Cartusciello at morgan@thechurchrb.org or 858-592-2434 ext. 320.

• Children, ages 6 to 10, will be able to “Create a Gingerbread House” from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 at the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Space is limited. Sign-up at the Information Desk. At the same time children ages 5 and younger can make a simple craft. They do not need to sign-up.

POWAY

• The fourth through eighth graders at St. Michael’s School will present their annual “Christmas Program” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 in St. Michael’s Holy Family Center, 15410 Pomerado Road. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Call 858-485-1303.

• Southern California Ballet will present “The Nutcracker” in matinee and evening shows on Dec. 20 and 21 in the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 14598 Espola Road.

Tickets are $18 to $35. To purchase, go to www.powayarts.org or call the ticket office at 858-748-0505. It is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

• Experience the magic and charm of winter during the City of Poway’s “Winter Festival.” It will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 and 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 in Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Drive. The event for everyone will include sledding down the snow hill, s’mores, skating around a synthetic ice rink, vendors, seasonal lighting, music and more.

Admission is free. For details, call 858-668-4671.

4S RANCH

• Del Norte High School Dance Team will present its “Waltzing into Winter” show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 and Friday, Dec. 19 in the DHNS Performing Arts Center, 16601 Nighthawk Lane. Tickets are $10.

CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH / SABRE SPRINGS

• The annual “Lunch with Santa” will be 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 in the Carmel Mountain Ranch/Sabre Springs Recreation Center, 10152 Rancho Carmel Drive. There will be lunch, arts and crafts activities, plus opportunities for children to visit with Santa Claus. Parents are advised to bring cameras.

Tickets are $5. For details, call 858-538-8100.

REGIONAL

• California Ballet will present “The Nutcracker” in San Diego Civic Theatre with a cast of 160, including 35 professional dancers and apprentices. There are matinee and evening performances now through Dec. 21 with the San Diego Symphony. There are also pre-show activities and Sugar Plum parties for some performances. “The Nutcracker” is appropriate for children 3 and older.

Tickets are $40 to $105 for adults. Children 12 and under receive a 25 percent discount. To purchase, call 858-560-6741, go to www.californiaballet.org/nutcracker or email tickets@californiaballet.org.

• San Diego Musical Theatre presents Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” in matinee and evening performances now through Dec. 21 in the North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave. in San Diego. Based on the film, this musical adaptation set after World War II features 17 Irving Berlin songs, played by a live 22-piece orchestra.

Tickets are $42 to $72, with discounts offered to youths 16 and under, seniors, students and groups. To purchase, call 858-560-5740 or go www.sdmt.org.

• The Old Globe is presenting its 17th annual production of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” in matinee and evening shows now through Dec. 27. There will also be a sensory-friendly performance at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. The Old Globe is at 1363 Old Globe Way in San Diego’s Balboa Park.

Tickets start at $37 for adults and $24 for children (17 years and under). Purchase at www.TheOldGlobe.org, 619-234-5623 or at the theater’s box office.

• The Welk Theatre presents “Winter Wonderettes” in matinee and evening performances now through Dec. 28 at the Welk Resort, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive in Escondido. This new ‘60s Christmas musical, created and written by Roger Bean, has the Wonderettes using their talent and creativity to entertain when Santa ends up missing. It features around two dozen seasonal favorites and is for all ages.

Tickets start at $55. The optional buffet before some shows starts at $18. Purchase at 888-802-7469 or www.welkresorts.com.

• An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” can be seen at Cygnet Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St. in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, in matinee and evening performances now through Dec. 28. The completely re-imagined take on the holiday classic features lively music, unique puppets and live sound effects. There are several special events planned for select performances.

Tickets start at $37, with discounts available for preview performances, children, seniors, students, active duty military and groups. Purchase at 619-337-1525 or www.cygnettheatre.com.

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