The Hood River County Christmas Project held its biggest fundraiser of the season Nov. 7 with its Gala Fashion Show, held at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn Gorge Room. Organizer and emcee Cathy Carter said that over 500 people attended the event — with another 250 involved backstage. Money raised is still being calculated.

Fashion, footwear and hairstyles were modeled from local businesses Ruddy Duck, Melika, Root Down Yoga (new this year), 5th Element, Ananas, Parts + Labor, Sophie’s (formerly Enchanted Alpaca), Plenty, Bunny & Pear, Doug’s Sports, Dream Street, Tread and Colony. Here, students in the Hood River Valley High School fashion club model looks from Colony.