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• Issaquah Reindeer Festival | Friday, Dec. 22-Saturday, Dec. 23 | 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 SE 54th St., Seattle | $13-$16 | Yes, Rudolph and the whole gang will be there.
• “Land of Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker” | Friday, Dec. 22-Thursday, Dec. 28 | Times vary | The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle | $70-$95 | If you’re more into bawdy takes on the twinkle-toe tale with fun costumes, this is the show for you.

• Diving Santa | Saturday, Dec. 23-Sunday, Dec. 24 | 12 p.m. | Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle | Free | Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick reads a holiday story to visitors and gets his beard soggy while submerged in a 120,000-gallon tank.

• “A Christmas Carol” | Sunday, Dec. 24 | 3 p.m. | ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle | $84-$99 | Seeing this classic Charles Dickens tale on Christmas Eve is almost like experiencing Scrooge’s journey in real time.
• Meowga: Yoga with Cats | Sunday, Dec. 24-Tuesday, Jan. 2 | Times vary | Seattle Meowtropolitan, 1225 N. 45th St., Seattle | $24 | Your cat-cow pose will take on a new meaning when surrounded by lots of new cuddly feline friends.

• Christmas Day Feast | Monday, Dec. 25 | Times vary | Hotel Sorrento, 900 Madison St., Seattle | $85-$100 | Celebrate the holiday with a cozy meal featuring roasted pears, braised lamb, and Panettone with cream.

• Baby, the NHL Winter Classic’s got back. Hometown musical heroes Sir Mix-A-Lot and Heart will perform atthe big hockey event on Jan 1 when the Kraken host the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park’s first-ever outdoor NHL match. (Seattle Times)

• Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is set to receive a $1.75 million settlement from Juul and other e-cigarette companies after the school system filed a lawsuit in 2019. SPS claimed that the companies were directly responsible for a rise in vaping among teens. The money will be used to fund education one-cigarettes. (KING 5)

• A new consulate from India is searching for permanent office space in Seattle to serve as a resource for local tech companies and immigrants. Once up and running, the consulate is expected to have about 25-30 employees. . (GeekWire)

• Sea-Tac Airport is searching for local businesses for its future C Concourse expansion. The $399 million project has space for eight food + beverage spots and five retail shops. Proposals can be submitted through the Port of Seattle website. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• The Denny Triangle Trader Joe’s is getting closer to opening. The company recently filed a permit request to install signs on Stewart Street and Minor Avenue near its forthcoming store at 1200 Stewart St. No timeline for an opening has been announced yet. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Get ready for a busy, busy travel season — Washington State Ferries says its expecting ~half a million passengers before the new year. Sea-Tac airport is also planning on having ~158,000 travelers pass through its gates on Saturday, Dec. 23. (MyNorthwest + KING 5)

• There’s only one more weekend left to visit Santa at the Space Needle in December. Sit with Jolly St. Nick in his one-of-a-kind crystal sleigh before venturing out onto the world’s first and only revolving glass floor to snap a photo with the city literally at your feet. (Read: the ultimate holiday photo op). Grab tickets.*

• We can’t think of anything more relaxing than starting the New Year with a restorative getaway to the beach. Seabrook’s Beach Wellness Retreat Series, happening every Friday + Saturday in January, features wellness classes including yoga, pool aerobics, sound baths, thermal cycling, acupuncture, and more. Secure your spot.*

• Well, this is officially our last News Note of 2023. Thank you to our SEAtoday community for staying connected with us this year. If you want to support us in 2024, consider becoming a member — you’ll support us directly and keep these newsletters coming. Until next year, folks.