Record-high inflation is driving demand at area food banks. Meanwhile, managers say dwindling donations and rising food costs are making it difficult to keep the shelves stocked with certain items.
In the community
Jordan Valley gathers for holiday meal, Santa and a local play
The small town of Jordan Valley enjoyed a big-time holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 3, with a Christmas meal, music and a play. The event was hosted by Integra Delamar.
Vale business wants to lend a hopeful, helpful holiday hand
Derek Chamberlain, who, with his wife Claire, owns Vales CAPS Auto Truck, wants to give back to the community by helping a family out during the holidays.
Obituary: Thomas Charles Gray
Obituary: Thomas Charles Gray, Sept. 10, 1930 – Nov. 29, 2022
Book club takes up Amy Tan novel
The Vale Book Club meets Dec. 8 for a discussion of “The Joy Luck Club,” Amy Tan’s sweeping novel about immigrant Chinese women and their families.
Fun, food and a bright Christmas excitement mark annual Christmas Spirit & Light Show
The holiday tidings were everywhere at the Four Rivers Cultural Center’s Christmas Spirit & Light Show Saturday, Dec. 3.
Coming Up: Music, Santa, sales and a parade are in store for Malheur County
Area residents will celebrate the season with a concert in Ontario, a parade in Vale, a live Nativity, and more.
Obituary: Mildred Irene Arriola, March 11, 1931 – Nov. 8, 2022
Obituary: Mildred Arriola, March 11-1931 – Nov. 8, 2022
Breakfast with Santa delivers cheer, gifts and a good meal
No one left hungry after Breakfast with Santa at the Ontario Elks on Friday, Dec. 2. And a lot of people left with gifts as well from the annual event put on by the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce.
Vale holds holiday parade on Saturday – you can still get in
Vale’s first light parade kicks off Saturday at 5:30 p.m. from Vale High School and goes through downtown.