Cloudy with periods of rain. Low 37F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected..
Cloudy with periods of rain. Low 37F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected.
Updated: March 13, 2026 @ 4:45 pm
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, On Saturday morning, following the Friday auction, the Festival of Trees was opened public view. Above, Christine Crowe, right, admires the trees with Carter Crowe, 12, and Olivia Crowe, 9. Christmas crafts for children and photographs with Santa were also available. Mark B. Gibson
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, “Grandma Jo’s Tree” was decorated with Disney-themed ornaments collected by “Grandma Jo” Dodson and arranged by MCMC volunteers Rose Mays and Linda Stahl.
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above,Titled “To the Nines,” Playing cards and a variety spirits decorate this tree, as well as $100 worth of lottery tickets, make this tree into a holiday party “To the Nines.” Donated by decorated by Bristol Hospice Hood River Hood River in memory of Jack Foyt.
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, “Northern Lights,” a tree donated and created by Xi Zeta Beta Sigma Phi, features natural beauty of the north country and cultural traditions of Native American.
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, “Northern Lights,” a tree donated and created by Xi Zeta Beta Sigma Phi, features natural beauty of the north country and cultural traditions of Native American.
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, “Believe in the Magic of Education” is the theme of this tree, fulfilling “each teacher’s wish list at Dufur School. " It raised the most at auction.
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, “Heaven’s Angels” are found in abundance in this tree, the purchaser of which also received a gift certificate for on night and $250 gift card at Sunriver Resort. Donated and created by Schulz family and friends and dedicated to "All those we have lost."
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, in its 10th year, “Cathie’s Tree — Feliz Navidad” memorial tree featured handmade decorations from Mexico on a fiesta theme. The tree included two $100 gift certificates to Casa El Mirador, beach chairs, cooler and ingredients for margaritas. Donated by the Kortge family and friends in memory of Cathie Kortge.
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, on Saturday morning, following the Friday auction, the Festival of Trees was opened public view. Christmas crafts for children and photographs with Santa were also available. Mark B. Gibson
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, On Saturday morning, following the Friday auction, the Festival of Trees was opened public view. Above, Christine Crowe, right, admires the trees with Carter Crowe, 12, and Olivia Crowe, 9. Christmas crafts for children and photographs with Santa were also available. Mark B. Gibson
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above,
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, “Grandma Jo’s Tree” was decorated with Disney-themed ornaments collected by “Grandma Jo” Dodson and arranged by MCMC volunteers Rose Mays and Linda Stahl.
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above,Titled “To the Nines,” Playing cards and a variety spirits decorate this tree, as well as $100 worth of lottery tickets, make this tree into a holiday party “To the Nines.” Donated by decorated by Bristol Hospice Hood River Hood River in memory of Jack Foyt.
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, “Northern Lights,” a tree donated and created by Xi Zeta Beta Sigma Phi, features natural beauty of the north country and cultural traditions of Native American.
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, “Northern Lights,” a tree donated and created by Xi Zeta Beta Sigma Phi, features natural beauty of the north country and cultural traditions of Native American.
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, “Believe in the Magic of Education” is the theme of this tree, fulfilling “each teacher’s wish list at Dufur School. " It raised the most at auction.
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, “Heaven’s Angels” are found in abundance in this tree, the purchaser of which also received a gift certificate for on night and $250 gift card at Sunriver Resort. Donated and created by Schulz family and friends and dedicated to "All those we have lost."
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, in its 10th year, “Cathie’s Tree — Feliz Navidad” memorial tree featured handmade decorations from Mexico on a fiesta theme. The tree included two $100 gift certificates to Casa El Mirador, beach chairs, cooler and ingredients for margaritas. Donated by the Kortge family and friends in memory of Cathie Kortge.
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid Columbia Health Foundation's Christmas filled the ball room with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction. Above, on Saturday morning, following the Friday auction, the Festival of Trees was opened public view. Christmas crafts for children and photographs with Santa were also available. Mark B. Gibson
A Festival of Trees returned to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles Friday and Saturday as the fundraiser for Mid-Columbia Health Foundation filled the ballroom with Christmas trees and more for the annual auction, suspended during the pandemic.
Proceeds from the 2022 event were raised to benefit the Nursing Scholarship and Patient Assistance funds at Mid-Columbia Medical Center.
The ticketed, 21 and over event Friday included a gala and live auction, with complementary champagne toast and hors d'oevres and a no-host bar.
A community open house followed the event on Saturday morning. In addition to the Christmas trees, crafts for children and photographs with Santa were available throughout the morning. Winner of the People's Choice Award was H2Oregon with "History of the Gorge" which is now on display at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce.
Presenting sponsor was First Interstate Bank; gala sponsor was Columbia Bank; community open house sponsor was Columbia Gorge Toyota; delivery day sponsor was Domino's Pizza; decorator luncheon sponsor was Dean Dollarhide, State Farm Insurance; and the silent auction sponsor was Google.
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