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Calendar Events for Thanksgiving Week 2010

(SALEM, Oregon) - Thanksgiving week includes events at the Salem Public Library, and open mic and poetry night at the Cafe Noir and the Annual Santa’s Parade in Downtown McMinnville

Mount Hood National Forest - Zigzag Ranger District December Activities

(TIMBERLINE, Ore.) - The Zigzag District of the Mount Hood National Forest announces upcoming activities. As the snow begins to fall on Mount Hood it is a great opportunity to spend some time outdoors and enjoy YOUR National Forest.

The Zigzag Ranger District Interpretation & Conservation Education Program will again provide tours of Historic Timberline Lodge, guided hikes/snowshoe tours out of Government Camp and Trillium Lake, and the Ski With A Ranger Program at Timberline Lodge Ski Area.

George Fox University’S Engineering Program Hosts Engineering Competition

Annual event serves as showcase for freshman engineering projects

(Newberg, Oregon) - George Fox University’s engineering degree program will host its annual engine competition early next month, when freshmen students showcase the projects they have built as part of their engineering major.

The university’s seventh annual “Wobble-Off” competition is scheduled from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Ron Gregory Atrium in the Edwards-Holman Science Center on the school’s Newberg, Ore., campus.

NEW Magic at The Mill This Holiday Season!

(SALEM, Ore.) - It's that magical time of year at the Willamette Heritage Center at The Mill, as we celebrate our 11th annual Magic at the Mill with thousands of twinkling holiday lights and entertainment for all.

This year you can even visit the North Pole with NEW dancing lights! And Santa will be on site each evening to visit with all boys and girls in his own NEW brightly lit Santa's workshop, decorated by Danner & Soli.

There`s Nothing Civil About Hunger: Pick Your Side, Join the Civil War Food Battle, Help End Hunger One Text at a Time

(Portland, Oregon) - Hunger doesn't choose sides. But, when it comes to the Civil War Food Battle, you can choose sides. In fact, the Oregon Food Bank Network encourages you to do so.

Duck fans and Beaver fans will compete in the Civil War Food Battle to see who can generate the most donations for their regional food banks. Through a special partnership with the Oregon Food Bank Network, the University of Oregon and Oregon State University, Oregonians can battle hunger together – Civil War style.

Hidden Gems: A Mid-Valley Heritage Invitational Extravaganza!

(Salem, Oregon) - Hidden Gems: A Mid-Valley Heritage Invitational Extravaganza! gives 19 Mid-Valley heritage, cultural and history museums and organizations the opportunity to bring their most unique, interesting and/or important treasures together in one show!

Emergency Shelter Seeks Donations For December Christmas Program

(Woodburn, Oregon) - For over 30 years, thousands of people including hundreds of children, have come to the House of Zion Emergency Shelter. The need for food and clothing is especially great during this winter season. Donations from community members and businesses are urgently needed as holiday preparations begin.

Local Civil Air Patrol Unit Seeks Sponsors For Wreath-Laying Salute

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Members of Columbia Composite Squadron invite the public to sponsor remembrance wreaths for placement on the graves of veterans in December, to honor those who served our country as well as current military members.

Northeast Portland Community Celebrates our National Heroes

WWII Veteran Don Malarkey served as Grand Marshal at the 39th Annual Veterans Day Parade.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - It is the sacrifice and dedication of generations of men and women that we celebrate on Veteran’s Day.

New Festival Celebrates Celtic Culture on The Oregon Coast

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - Event organizers with the City of Newport Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce the first NEWPORT CELTIC FESTIVAL and HIGHLAND GAMES will take place June 10-11-12, 2011 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in the heart of Newport.

The weekend long festival will celebrate the wonderfully diverse cultures of the seven Celtic Nations of Brittany, Cornwall, Galicia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales. There will be Celtic music, dance, athletics, theater and vendors who sell authentic food, drink, arts, crafts, family histories and other items deeply rooted in these rich cultures.