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Squaw Valley Festival Of Lights Opening Ceremony

Join us in the Village on November 25th from 3-4pm for the Festival of Lights opening ceremony. The annual Squaw Valley Festival of Lights Begins with the lighting of our holiday tree accompanied by live classical holiday music and of course Santa will be here for your first Christmas photo opportunity of the season. We will also officially begin receiving toys for our Toys for Tots toy drive today as well.

Nov 25-Dec 31, 2006

Squaw Valley Festival Of Lights Continues..
The annual Squaw Valley Festival of Lights Begins with the lighting of our holiday tree continues through New Years Eve - shop, dine & enjoy the spirit of the holidays as Squaw Valley sparkles with decorations and cheerful activities. Feel free to stop by each afternoon for the tree lighting and visit with Santa every Saturday and don't forget to bring a toy for needy kids because we're hosting a Toy's 4 Tots drive too. Look for the donation boxes at Waxen Moon and at the hotel's front desk. The fun culminates in the Torchlight Parade on Christmas Eve.

Toys for Tots Drop Off in the Village
Drop off your new, unwrapped toys in the Village this month and help make the holidays happy for needy children in our area! The US Marine's come by on the 11th (3:30-5:30pm) and 17th (4-6pm) for a formal pick-up. Details: 530-584-6266

Pet Gift Giving Tree in the Village
Tails by the Lake is once again hosting the Animal Gift Giving Tree this holiday season. Help support the local homeless dogs and cats in shelters by donating a collar, toy, treat or bed to a sheltered animal this holiday season.

Dec 24

Ornament Adorn-a-ment
Join Wildflour Bakery from 2-4pm and make your own ornament from brightly colored sugar cookie dough.

Dec 23-24

Christmas Carols with the Strolling Minstrels
Revelers can take in the holiday songs or join along as the base area of Squaw Valley

Dec 23-25

Santa Visits Squaw
Jolly old St. Nick will ski, snowboard, ice skate and entertain Squaw's guests during the holidays on the mountain and in the Village. Have your photo taken with Santa in the Village's "Big Chair" from noon-4pm.

Dec 24th

Religious Services:

Mountaintop Worship
Service will be held at 2pm atop of the Links and East Broadway chair lifts. All are welcome!

Squaw Valley Chapel: Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
We invite you to gather with family, friends and neighbors for a gentle, heart warming time that promises to ease the hectic pace of this season. This is truly a community event for the whole family of humankind, and our doors and our hearts are open to everyone. We hope you will plan to join us and that you will warmly invite others to attend as well. All Denominations Welcome!

5:00 pm A popular family service geared towards children.
6:30 pm Children's service (Repeat of 5pm)
8:00 pm Service of Lessons & Carols
11:00 pm Communion Service of Lessons & Carols.

For more information or directions, call Squaw Valley Chapel at 581-4011.

Queen of the Snows - 10pm

Christmas Day

Santa visits the SquawKids Children's Center - All day!

Religious Services:
Queen Of The Snows - Noon

New Year's Eve

Ski or ride until 9pm, then put on your dancin' shoes and enjoy parties at various restaurants, bars and night clubs in the base village.

Fresh Tracks New Year's Party click for Details.

Mountaintop New Years Dinner Celebration at High Camp el. 8,200'. - Looking for something to do with the entire family? This Prime Rib dinner party entertains with live music, dancing, ice skating and a 9pm sparkling cider and champagne toast. (EST New Year's) click for Details.