The Wasco County Sheriff's Office is kicking off its first annual food drive benefiting our local food banks right here in Wasco County. Every donation helps a neighbor in need this holiday season.
We are collecting UNEXPIRED & NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ONLY.
Ongoing Drop-Off Location (starting tomorrow!):
December 1 - 19: Maupin Market, Maupin
Don't forget to mark your calendar for our special collection events (details below) and receive a special commemorative sticker. Thank you for helping us feed hope in our community.
Saturday, December 6 from 9 AM - 1 PM
Dean Dollarhide - State Farm Agent, 503 E 2nd St, The Dalles
Friday. December 12 from 3 - 7 PM
The Ranger Station- Dufur, OR, , OR, 25 Heimrich St, Dufur
Thursday, December 18 from 11 AM - 3 PM
Wamic Store, 27016 Wamic Market Rd, Wamic
#WCSOFoodDrive #WascoCounty #FeedingHope #CommunitySupport #Oregon
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Festival of Trees Gala & Auction
Join us for a magical holiday evening featuring a live auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees.
Proceeds Benefit:
- Celilo Cancer Center Patient Assistance Fund – Supporting patients throughout their diagnosis with essentials like fuel gift cards, wigs, prescriptions, and more.
- Local Medical System Equipment Upgrades – Help us purchase a much-needed ultrasound machine for our hospital and clinics.
Event Highlights:
- Elegant holiday gala atmosphere
- Live auction of themed and decorated trees
- Community impact through giving
For More Information:
Contact Amanda Evans at evansam@ah.org
Family Movie Night at The Granada
In partnership with our generous donors this month, the 5th grade food drive club is hosting a free movie night at The Granada on Friday, December 5th at 6pm! They will be playing Dr. Seuss' The Grinch!
As with the previous movie night, this event is a fund raiser for CW families, with any excess donations going to the Food Bank. Bring your non-perishables to donate!
All cash and food donations will be directly used to fill food boxes to send home with families during the two weeks of winter break.
The Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River is delighted to present a holiday play based on the beloved children’s book series, Junie B. Jones.
"Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.'s fun. So when Junie B. draws May's name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park."
Performance Dates:
● Dec.5. 7:00 pm
● Dec.6. 7:00 pm
● Dec.7. 2:00 pm
● Dec.12 7:00 pm
● Dec.13. 7:00 pm
● Dec.14 2:00 pm
Performance Details:
● Approximate run time: 85 minutes (including a short intermission)
PRESENTS
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Get into the festive vibes at our annual Holiday Bazaar! Explore unique gifts,
handmade crafts, and delicious holiday treats,
all while supporting local artisans and our community.
📅 Date: December 6th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 3601 W 10th St The Dalles, OR 97058
View beautifully decorated Christmas trees and vote for your favorite tree for the coveted People's Choice Award. Other activities include:
- Photos with Santa
- Children's scavenger hunt
- Children's coloring contest
FREE ADMISSION FROM 10 AM - 2 PM ON 12/6/25. PIE AND SOUP LUNCHEON AVAILABLE FOR $10. CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES - COLORING CONTEST, STICKERS AND MORE. RAFFLE BASKET WITH GAS CARDS VALUED AT OVER $200. DOOR PRIZES. ALL PROCEEDS ARE USED TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED.
Join us for a festive and fun-filled day at the Fort Dalles Riders Club Annual Country Christmas Bazaar! We know there are many wonderful events to explore during the holiday season, so we invite you to include us in your journey around the area.
Discover a wide variety of local vendors offering unique holiday gifts, handmade crafts, seasonal décor, tasty treats, and maybe even something special just for you. It’s the perfect opportunity to support local artisans, check off your holiday shopping list, or enjoy a cozy day out with friends and family.
The Fort Dalles Riders Club, proudly serving the community since 1947, continues to thrive through the dedication of volunteers and ongoing community support. Your participation helps keep our long-standing traditions alive.
Come celebrate the season with us — we can’t wait to see you there!
Come & Enjoy
Gift making
Holiday Goodies
Festive Music
The Christmas Story
Fun & Friendship
Saturday, December 6th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Gateway Church
1111 Dry Hollow Rd The Dalles
Free Event For All Ages
Children under 12 accompanied by an adult
541-298-8531 www.gatewaypc.org
Invite your family, friends & neighbors
2025
The Archaeology of Art & Crafts
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center 7 Museum
The Dalles, OR 97058
Saturday, December 6
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Make stone tools
Discover hidden Oregon stories
family friendly
Expert ID of your personal objects
THIS SATURDAY Don’t miss our third annual Winter Warmer Holiday Market!
Join us Saturday, December 6th from 12pm-6pm!
Want to shop all of you favorite downtown businesses at one place? This event is the one for you!
We’ll have pop ups from @terracottagorgeco, @skookum_outfitters, @herbalrevival, @emmas_bowtique_td, @moonbeam_daydream and @studiofittd. @luckylocks.co will be doing hair sparkles, Clay by J will be here selling her homemade ceramics, Miracle Acres will be here selling their drag baked sourdough loaves, @adventurousaromas will be selling their locally made and hand-poured candles and we’ll have tamales from Theresa and pizza from @pizzathegathering.
The Dry Hollow PTA selling popcorn, hot apple cider and hot chocolate for a fundraiser for their school.
We’ll be selling wine, warm mulled wine, Christmas prosecco, sangria, beer from @freebridgebrewing, cider from Working Hands and great gifts and food and even some mulled wine in growlers.
This event is FREE to the public and is family friendly but we are asking for non-perishable food items to restock local food pantries.
We can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with our community!
THIS SATURDAY Don’t miss our third annual Winter Warmer Holiday Market!
Join us Saturday, December 6th from 12pm-6pm!
Want to shop all of you favorite downtown businesses at one place? This event is the one for you!
We’ll have pop ups from @terracottagorgeco, @skookum_outfitters, @herbalrevival, @emmas_bowtique_td, @moonbeam_daydream and @studiofittd. @luckylocks.co will be doing hair sparkles, Clay by J will be here selling her homemade ceramics, Miracle Acres will be here selling their drag baked sourdough loaves, @adventurousaromas will be selling their locally made and hand-poured candles and we’ll have tamales from Theresa and pizza from @pizzathegathering.
The Dry Hollow PTA selling popcorn, hot apple cider and hot chocolate for a fundraiser for their school.
We’ll be selling wine, warm mulled wine, Christmas prosecco, sangria, beer from @freebridgebrewing, cider from Working Hands and great gifts and food and even some mulled wine in growlers.
This event is FREE to the public and is family friendly but we are asking for non-perishable food items to restock local food pantries.
We can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with our community!
Presents
The Dalles Feast of Christmas Song
Brought to you by
✨ The Dalles Cascade Singers & Friends ✨
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6th
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Corner of 10th & Union Zion Lutheran Church
Admission Free
(Donations Accepted)
Sponsored in part by:
Wasco County Cultural Trust Coalition
Oregon Community Foundation
Oregon Arts Commission
✂️ The Historic Balch Hotel ✂️
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6
⏰ Time: 5:15 PM
📍 Location: 40 Heimrich Street, Dufur, OR
Sip, Celebrate, Snip the Ribbon
Join us as we welcome new owner Christina Engle and step into the season with Holiday elegance at The Balch Hotel.
Community, connection, and a little festive sparkle - the perfect way to kick off the holidays together.
Rock the Holidays with Aaron Meyer!
Join us for the 14th Annual Benefit Concert for United Way of the Columbia Gorge, featuring Aaron Meyer, Concert Rock Violinist
Two shows on December 7th:
1 PM – Kids & Family Concert
4 PM – Main Concert
Upgrade to Preferred Tickets for a Meet & Greet with Aaron Meyer, plus a private pre-party with appetizers & a complimentary glass of wine!
Local student musicians will perform alongside Aaron. Don’t miss this incredible community event at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn!
Tickets:
unitedwaycolumbiagorge.org/
In person: Waucoma Bookstore (Cash/Check)
At the door: Available concert night
All proceeds benefit United Way of the Columbia Gorge. Buy your tickets and be part of the holiday magic!
George Frideric Handel
Sunday, December 7th at 3:00 PM
Zion Lutheran an ELCA (10th & Union)
The Dalles Cascade Singers
With
Guest Singers & Orchestra
under the direction of Maestro Colin Shepard
from Portland
Admission Free, Donations Accepted
Sponsored in part by:
Wasco County Cultural Trust Coalition
Oregon Community Foundation
Oregon Arts Commission
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JOIN HERE:
Online via Zoom
December 2025 Community Affairs Speakers & Dates
- 12/4/25 Jeff Renard / Columbia Gorge Airport
- 12/11/25 Karen Long / Mid-Columbia Housing Authority - Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation
- 12/18/25 Community UPDATES ... LOOKING forward to hearing updates from each of your organizations and businesses
- 12/25/2025 NO MEETING
- 01/01/2026 NO MEETING
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association presents
Voci Community Choir’s
On This Shining Night
Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7 PM
Saturday, December 13 at 7 PM
Hood River Valley Christian Church
975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River
Sunday, December 14 at 2 PM
The Dalles Civic Auditorium
323 E. 4th St., The Dalles
The Voci Community Choir, a Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association vocal ensemble, is delighted to announce their upcoming winter concert, On This Shining Night. This luminous and heartfelt program explores the beauty, warmth, and hope found in light during the darkest months of the year. Audiences will be treated to an evening of radiant harmonies, stirring contemporary works, and cherished seasonal favorites that celebrate the power of illumination—both literal and metaphorical.
Under the artistic direction of Dan Kenealy, Voci has become known for expressive performances and thoughtful, diverse programming. On This Shining Night draws its inspiration from Morten Lauridsen’s beloved setting of the James Agee poem, a centerpiece of the program that reflects on compassion, wonder, and the quiet brilliance present in ordinary moments. The concert invites listeners on a reflective journey shaped by serenity, warmth, and shared human experience.
The program will include:
Sure on This Shining Night by Morten Lauridsen — the emotional and thematic heart of the concert
Glow by Eric Whitacre — a shimmering contemporary favorite composed for the World of Color Honor Choir
A cappella and accompanied works exploring themes of light, peace, and winter reflection
Contemporary selections composed and/or arranged by local composers Duncan Krummel and Linda Taylor
Audience singalong opportunities, continuing Voci’s cherished community tradition
In addition to its central works, On This Shining Night showcases music that captures the many facets of winter: the stillness of quiet evenings, the glow of shared celebration, and the guiding light we offer one another. From tender, introspective pieces to those filled with warmth and wonder, the program reflects both the softness and brilliance of the season.
Director Kenealy notes, “This concert shines from within. Each piece offers its own perspective on light, and together they create an atmosphere of warmth and connection. In a time of year when we often seek comfort and community, this program is an invitation to pause, reflect, and experience beauty together.”
Audiences of all ages are invited to join Voci for an unforgettable evening of choral artistry, seasonal glow, and communal joy.
Tickets for On This Shining Night can be purchased at gorgeorchestra.org or at the venue on the day of the performance. Advance purchases are recommended. CGOA offers $5 tickets for SNAP and QUEST cardholders and free admission for children and students with ID. Regular ticket prices are $25, and $20 for CGOA members.
For more information about Voci, this concert, and other upcoming CGOA performances, please visit gorgeorchestra.org.
Don’t miss the chance to experience a luminous evening of music as Voci celebrates the wonder, warmth, and radiance of winter in On This Shining Night.
TD River City Saloon
Duration: 3 hr
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Join us for a holiday sweater and karaoke party to celebrate the festive season! And bring an item to donate to Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles.
Friday, December 12
Starts at 8pm, 21+ only after 9pm
Karaoke hosted by Dida - first sign up, first sing
Prizes for best sweater and favorite festive duet!
No cover
Accepting donations for the Oregon Veterans Home (detailed list in discussion or at QR code)Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater, your Hanukah holiday onesie, a vintage thrift score, a family hand-me-down, or whatever you need to feel special and ready to party! You don't have to karaoke to party with us, but you'd be a lot cooler if you did.
To meet Santa Claus 🎅
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14th
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 300 E 4th St, The Dalles
Free photo with Santa 📸
Cookies 🍪
Hot Cocoa ☕
Apple Cider 🥂
If you love cars, come and join a like-minded group to people for a fun, relaxing time!
Col. Wright Troubadours Spread the Joy of Christmas with Citywide Tour
From Colonel Wright Music:By Ramona Harwood
The Dalles, Ore., Dec. 1, 2025 — We have 33 energetic carolers from Colonel Wright Elementary preparing to sing in various places in The Dalles in December. This is our 15th year of caroling, directed by Ramona Harwood, their Music Specialist.
You are more than welcome to drop in for any of our performances for pictures or videos!
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025
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8:00 a.m. Courthouse
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9:30 a.m. Columbia Basin
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10:15 a.m. Springs Fireside
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11:30 a.m. Sinor Center
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12:10 p.m. Spookies
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 -
8:15 a.m. Veterans Home
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10:15 a.m. Library
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11:30 a.m. Sing at Senior Center
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12:10 p.m. Kiwanis at Spookies
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5:15 p.m. TDMS Family Concert
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6:00 p.m. TDMS School Board
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December 18, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
JOIN HERE:
Online via Zoom
For past guests recordings click HERE
December 2025 Community Affairs Speakers & Dates
- 12/4/2025 Spot Available Now!
- 12/11/2025 Spot Available Now!
- 12/18/2025 Spot Available Now!
