This year’s season of giving campaign, Two for GivingTuesday, will kick off at Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) beginning Tuesday, November 28, 2023.  “We are inviting community members to stop by Stevenson, Bingen, and Goldendale Housing offices to say hello and pick up two free WAGAP shopping bags,” said Jennifer Pauletto, associate director.

The Holiday Bazaar Roundup is your source for the latest information on The Gorge’s schedule for Holiday Bazaars and other Holiday Activities! Check Back Often for Updates! Have an event to promote? - email it to me at the link in the story.

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) is pleased to announce that we are now scheduling appointments for all household types for the December 1, 2023 opening date of our Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). With winter approaching, there will be an increased need for our most vulnerable community members to keep their homes warm and safe throughout the season.

Starting in mid-August, these kids devote hundreds of hours throughout the season to perfect 5 minutes on the field. And it paid off. This year, The Dalles High School Marching Ensemble took this practice to the next level for the first time in the school’s history.

Today, the Oregon Employment Department announced the 2024 contribution rate for Paid Leave in Oregon and the 2024 tax rate for Unemployment Insurance. The department is mailing each employer their annual notice of the new rates. 

For the first time since 2014, the girls’ team made the podium at the State Championship, placing fourth at 141 points, just 3 points ahead of fellow Tri-Valley team Crook County.

Bargeway Pub & Catering welcomes Chris Barons for Waterfront Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. Music, Comedy and Film are filling the bill this week in the Gorge’s most comprehensive line up. Check it out here.

Caryl Brewbaker gets wild - TD Beautification Committee takes notice. “With fewer and fewer weeds each year, the wildflowers and worthy birdseed grasses now have the freedom to return each year with little to no competition,” she said. “Hoorah!”

With respiratory season upon us, and family gatherings planned as the holidays approach, North Central Public Health District is offering free iHealth COVID-19 test kits, with a limited drive-up pickup for your convenience.

Cold weather exposure can be life-threatening and another night in these conditions may have been fatal,” said Captain Kyle Kennedy, Oregon State Police. Like Mr. Hendrickson, motorists are encouraged to make sure others know their travel plans and intended routes in the event of unexpected travel-related complications. 

Coach Bellamy sees life lessons taking hold in her players’ lives. “The kids learn how to function in a group, celebrate each other, work together even if you’re not the best of friends. We overcame adversity early in the year with relationships and learned to put that aside and play together for the common goal.”

Great news for the City of The Dalles Oregon. Your Police Department has achieved a huge milestone in the history of our Department. We are now a fully accredited agency through the Northwest Accreditation Alliance. This affirms our commitment to best practices in Law Enforcement and the highest ideals in public safety.

The Dalles Civic Auditorium Children’s Theatre is hosting open auditions for the spring performance of “Peter Pan”. Auditions will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 28 and 29, 4-6 p.m. for amateur actors aged 8-13 at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.

Join 35 + businesses in a variety of sectors including health & beauty, food & drink, clothing, gifts, and more. Businesses will be offering various holiday events, sales, and festivities between November and December. “Sip and Shop” your way through downtown the Dalles on Friday, December 15th. Businesses will be open 5-8 p.m. or later serving treats, drinks, and holiday cheer.

Our Josh Albert took to the streets of Downtown TD today, Nov. 11, to capture the Veterans Day Parade. Here’s what he came up with. Thanks to all who have given of themselves to support and protect our great nation! Happy Veterans Day!

TD tree awaits its 70th lighting as several families carry the torch to bring holiday cheer to our community. Sam Woolsey gives us the history and some interesting stories about how this holiday tradition came to be.

The newly opened Gander and Goose, a botanical cocktail bar primely located in downtown White Salmon was busy with the sounds of cocktail shakers and conversation on Friday night.

The festive spirit of giving is returning to Hood River with the third annual "Cookies, Cocoa, and Photos with Santa" event, organized by Jennifer Josephson of Windermere Real Estate and Cara McNulty of Kiddie City Child Care Facility. This festive community event hopes to bring holiday cheer to the community while raising money to help those experiencing homelessness this holiday season.

Excitement is building in The Dalles as the nationally acclaimed documentary, *Mom & Dad's Nipple Factory*, directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Justin Johnson (aka, Justinsuperstar), makes its way to the Granada Theatre on November 12.

Watching chickens go about their daily business of strutting, tilting their heads just so, to one side, then the other, and earnestly pecking at a particular spot, entertained me to no end. I could stand, leaning against the fence railing, and watch for long stretches of time. It was impossible for me to feel bad about myself around chickens.