Like many, I’m a sucker for Christmas light displays. So despite the rather cold temperatures and the hearty east winds whipping out of the Columbia River Gorge we bundled up the twins and headed out tonight to the annual Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto. If you live in the Portland area this should be one of your holiday stops. Not only are the lights fun and the hot chocolate yummy but there is a petting zoo for kids and daily concerts from different church choirs and other musical groups. In fact, the Parkrose Community United Church of Christ Chancel Choir will be performing there on Saturday, December 23rd at 8 pm. Donations are accepted each night at the festival for Snow-Cap. On our agenda for tomorrow night: The Zoo Lights at the Portland Zoo.