- November 11
-- Veteran's Day Parade
Celebration: Parade entrants meet at Hemlock Street and Adams Road and proceed west ending on 4th Street and Washington Avenue. Lead by the High Valley VFW. Following the parade is a Spaghetti Feed at the American Legion Hall, 301 Fir. Free to American Legion members and $3.50 for the public. Downtown La Grande
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (541) 910.0123 - November 13-14
-- iSalud! Oregon's Pinot Noir Auction
Auction, Benefit: Now in it's 18th Year, iSalud! Oregon's Pinot Noir Auction has raised over $6 million to support efforts to bring healthcare to seasonal vineyard workers and their families. Winemakers and aficionados alike come together for a long weekend of wine, food and fun.
Fee: $395 for both eventsTime: Call for information Phone Number: (503) 681.1850 - November 14
-- Northwest Food & Wine Festival
Food & Wine Education: Guests can expect a floor filled with over 800 wines and 50 restaurants and gourmet food tastes which feature an incredible array of options. Receive a commemorative wine glass and be able to navigate the floor, smelling, savoring and seeing the bounty of the Northwest, delighting in its offerings. Silent auction & live music. Memorial Coliseum, 1401 N Wheeler Ave, Portland
Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (800) 422.0251 - November 14
-- Seaside Downtown Wine Walk
Wine Education: Fee includes commemorative wine glass and ID bracelet. Wineries will be charging nominal tasting fees. Downtown Seaside, 300 Broadway, Seaside
Fee: $5Time: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (503) 714.1914 - November 17
-- Oregon Zoo's Dine & Discover
Dining: Spend a fascinating evening with the Zoo's animal experts as you dine on a delicious multi-course meal specially crafted by Chef Paul Warner. Call to RSVP. Proceeds support the Zoo's Future for Wildlife Fund. 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland
Fee: $85 per person or $650 table for 8Time: Call for information Phone Number: (503) 220.2492 - November 20
-- 8th Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Fete & Wine Auction
Celebration, Live Music: When midnight strikes on the third Thursday of November, bars, restaurants, bistros and pubs around the world can begin serving the new wine of the harvest. This French tradition has received its share of fanfare as revelers around the globe take up the chant, 'Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé!' Chef Boulot and his culinary team will feature a grand buffet including wild boar, seafood, charcuterie, cheese and dessert. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit missions of the FACC and the Alliance Francaise de Portland. Heathman Hotel, 1001 SW Broadway, Portland
Fee: $65 General/$75 Patron Advance/$100 At the DoorTime: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (503) 223.8388 - November 21 - 22
-- Pre-Thanksgiving Open House
Celebration: Come enjoy an intimate experience and personal one on one with the winemaking staff, while enjoying gourmet hors d'oeuvres from Willaby's Catering. Willamette Valley Vineyards, 8800 Enchanted Way SE, Turner
Fee: $5 incl glass/Oregon Wine Guild Members FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 344.9463 - November 27 - 29
-- Niiname-sai (Rice) Harvest Festival
Celebration: Experience the Rice Exposed Tour where you'll try fresh Oregon koji rice as well as kasu, the rice cake pressed from fermented sake. Sample sake paired with air cured Italian ham (prosciutto) & chocolate dipped fortune cookies, along with our Autumn's Kiss saketini. 20% off all sake and saketini holiday gift sets. Tours at 12,1, 2 & 3pm
Fee: $10Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (503) 357.7056 x 234 - November 27 - 28
-- Thanksgiving at Dobbes Family Estate
Celebration: Why collect a glass when you can take home a bottle of wine? Treat yourself to a flight of several wine varietals,appetizers,live music by The Corksonics, and leave with some really good Pinot Noir. 240 SE 5th Street, Dundee, OR
Fee: $15Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (503) 538.1141 - November 27 - 29
-- Vista Hills Thanksgiving Open House
Celebration, Benefit: Savor fall in Oregon wine country from the stunning heights of the Treehouse at Vista Hills. Enjoy new estate wines and light local fare beside our cozy fireplace. Ten percent of our profits go toward the Clint Foundation, which supports working college students. A limited edition souvenir glass is included.
Fee: $20Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (503) 864.3200 - November 27 - 29
-- Wine Country Thanksgiving
Celebration: More than 140 wineries and tasting rooms will open their doors for the 27th annual Wine Country Thanksgiving event. Enjoy this unique opportunity to visit many of the Willamette Valley's small, family-owned wineries. Meet winemakers, sample new releases and enjoy food & live music.
Fee: Tasting fees vary by locationTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (503) 646.2985 - November 27 - 29
-- The Four Graces Thanksgiving Open House
Celebration: Visit our charming, historical tasting room at the northern entrance to Dundee. Delicious North West style hors d’oeuvres compliments of Silver Spoon Catering. Stroll through the vineyard or relax at our patio fire. 9605 NE Fox Farm Road, Dundee
Fee: $15 per flight/Club Members FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (503) 554.8000 - November 27
-- Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights
Celebration: Kick off the holiday season with the annual lighting of the community tree & light parade. Hot cocoa at the Max Square Park. 102 Elm Street, La Grande
Fee: FreeTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (541) 963.8588 - November 27 - 29
-- Thanksgiving Weekend Open House
Celebration: Enjoy barrel tasting and talk with our Winemakers! Library wines, decadent chocolates from Extreme Chocolates, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, acustic sounds by Andrew Kendall, and more. Bring your family, loved one, or adventure out on your own and experience Oregon Bounty. Willamette Valley Vineyards, 8800 Enchanted Way SE, Turner
Fee: $5 incl glass/Oregon Wine Guild Members FreTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 344.9463
Ongoing Events- 3rd Saturday of every month
-- Saketini Saturday
Wine Education: Be the first on your block to taste these new treats from our test kitchen. Tasting fee includes a flight of five sakes, three saketinis and a tour. Call ahead to confirm this regular 3rd Saturday of every month event. SakeOne, 820 Elm Street, Forest Grove, OR
Fee: $5 Time: 11a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (503) 357.7056 - Saturdays
-- Portland Farmers Saturday Market
Market: Portland Farmers Market, the city's kitchen garden and flourishing farm-direct marketplace. Held at Portland State University in downtown's South Park blocks between SW Harrison and Montgomery, Portland
Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (503) 241.0032 - Daily
-- Sake Shock:Unusual sake & food pairings
Food & Wine Education: Experience wild & wonderful saké & food pairings at SakeOne. The new Sake Shock Flight explores craft-brewed sake paired with eccentric offerings such as Spicy Thai Kettle Chips from Oregon & ultra creamy Cambozola blended from French triple creme cow’s milk & Italian blue cheese. Brewery tours offered daily at 1, 2 & 3pm.
Fee: $10Time: Daily from 11a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (503) 357.7056 - November 24 - December 31
-- The Pittock Mansion Presents 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Family Fun: Clement Clark Moore's classic, "The Night before Christmas," provides the delightful theme for this year's holiday celebration at Portland's historic Pittock Mansion. Each of the mansion's 23 rooms will reflect a verse from the familiar 1823 children's poem. 3229 NW Pittock Drive, Portland
Fee: $7 Adults/$4 ChildrenTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (503) 823.3623 - November 27 -January 3
-- Oregon Zoo Presents Zoolights
Family Fun: Celebrate the Northern Lights, or wild polar bear nightlights, at the Oregon Zoo's annual light-time festival.The zoo comes alive as you walk through this winter wonderland of more than a half-million lights. This winter festival includes our lighted zoo train, choral and ensemble music, and our fantastic gift shop. 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland
Fee: $6-$10.75Time: Sun-Thur 5p.m. - 8p.m./Fri-Sat 5p.m.-8:30p.m. Phone Number: (503) 226.1561 - Every Monday
-- Irish Sean-nos Step Dance
Instruction: Sean-nós dance, literally meaning 'old style', is the oldest form of Irish dance. Instructor Maldon Meehan leads with music by Joe Root. Performance Works NW, 4625 SE 67th Avenue, Portland
Fee: $10Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (503) 206.9311 - Thursdays, July 2 - November 1
-- Cove Community Farmer's Market
Market: Farm fresh produce, farm products, arts & crafts, unique junque. Downtown Cove, Cove Pool Pavilion, Cove
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (541) 562.6273 - Every Thursday
-- Tualatin Irish Ceili/Group dance class
Recreation, Instruction: Weekly drop-in dance class. 13 & older Want to learn how to do the Irish jig? Leap to reels? Know how to dance before St. Patrick's Day is here again? Meet new friends and have fun and get fit too!? Find the Irish spirit within yourself! Taught by Sam Keator. Winona Grange #271, 8340 SW Seneca St. Tualatin, OR.
Fee: $5Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (503) 691.2078 - Every First Thursday
-- Dobbes Wine By Joe Local's Night
Celebration: The first Thursday of every month is "Local's Night" at the winery. We stay open late until 8pm, offer complimentary hors d'oeuvres, live music, and extend our 20% Club Discount to anyone in attendance from 6-8PM. In addition someone from our production staff visits with the guests and answers any questions.
Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (503) 538.1411
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