Wesleigh Ogle

Dec 5, 2024 | katu.com | Wesleigh Ogle

This Thanksgiving, Lincoln High School students, with the assistance of the Youth Charity League, collected a record-breaking 1,007 pumpkin pies to deliver to 16 nonprofits in Portland. Culinary Arts teacher Melanie Hammericksen has continued a tradition started by her mentor, Chef Dan Brophy, 16 years ago at the Oregon Culinary Institute. After Chef Brophy was killed in 2018, Hammericksen ensured his legacy lived on.

Dec 5, 2024 | katu.com | Wesleigh Ogle

PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKETGive the gift of local and handmade this holiday season. There's also live music, local food, and festive fun all through December. Don't miss the free cocktail tasting from 7 local distilleries on December 14th and 15th. Spend $25 or more and get two free hours of parking at any SmartPark garage or get a free Tri-Met ticket. Sunday, December 22nd is the last market of the season. As always, it's free.

Nov 28, 2024 | katu.com | Wesleigh Ogle

OREGON COAST SCENIC RAILROAD CANDY CANE EXPRESSRide the OCSR's Candy Cane Express every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 29 through Monday, Dec. 23. It's a one-hour, round-trip train ride from Garibaldi to Rockaway Beach pulled by a steam engine. You'll enjoy hot coca and cookies, write letters to Santa and hand delivery them to the Big Man yourself! Reservations are required. It is wheelchair accessible.

Nov 28, 2024 | katu.com | Wesleigh Ogle

The Sunshine Division, in partnership with the Portland Police Bureau, is known for over 100 years of feeding and clothing Portlanders, but this year they did something new for Thanksgiving. "Today I'm excited to say that we're part of the first-ever Thanksgiving food delivery," said Corlinda Wooden, the Sunshine Division Board Chair and volunteer. More than 300 volunteer drivers showed up to Portland International Raceway on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Nov 22, 2024 | katu.com | Wesleigh Ogle

TOPICS:Columbia Gorge Model Railroad ClubOpen housePortland-areaTrainsEaster eggsHandmade giftsOregon Convention CenterTree lightingCOLUMBIA GORGE MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSEStand tall among Portland-area landmarks like they were back in the 1950s, see tons of trains and hunt for Easter eggs! This is the only time of year that the Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club opens their doors to the public. It's every Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through December 8th.