It’s time to illuminate your ride — cars, trucks, tractors, lawnmowers, ATVs, bikes — for the Hermiston Lighted Holiday Parade. Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries.

The downtown dazzling spectacle gets rolling Thursday, Nov. 30, 5:30 p.m. as part of the Hermiston Tree Lighting Celebration. The evening kicks off on Festival Street at 4:45 p.m. with live music and vendor booths. Santa Claus will arrive for the tree lighting ceremony at 6:15 p.m. and pose for photos ops until 7:30 p.m.

For more information or to register for the parade (free) or vendor space ($5), visit bit.ly/hermistonrecreation. Call 541-667-5018.

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A traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings is being prepared at the Echo Community Church. The free holiday meal is Saturday, Nov. 18, 12-1:30 p.m. at 21 N. Bonanza St. Everyone is invited. For more information, call 541-571-4419.

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In its 41st year, the Community Fellowship Dinner is preparing for the first of two free holiday meals on Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, Nov. 23 at Hermiston High School, 600 S. First St. The full-service dinner runs from noon to 3 p.m. Also, limited menu takeout meals can be picked up between 2-4 p.m. In addition to dine-in and takeout service, local deliveries are available. Meal delivery orders must be placed before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22.

For questions, to volunteer or to request a delivery, call/text 541-571-1337. For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/3UKUDVJ. Donations can be mailed to CFD, P.O. Box 1551, Hermiston, OR 97838.

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Ladies Night at the SAGE Store features a chance to catch up with friends while enjoying wine, hors d’oeuvres, cider and browsing items offered by local vendors. It is Friday, Nov. 17, 6-8 p.m. at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a gift basket. Call 541-481-7243.

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And to check out an event billed as a “premier holiday shopping experience,” head to the Condon Fall Festival. It is Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Condon’s historic Main Street. It features more than 40 vendors and numerous local food options. For more information, call the Oregon Frontier Chamber of Commerce at 541-384-7777 or search www.oregonfrontierchamber.com.

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Also, Shop Pink Friday is Friday, Nov. 17, 3-7 p.m. in downtown Heppner. In addition to local businesses, several vendors will offer their wares. Search Facebook via rebrand.ly/dliqmvj or call the Heppner Chamber of Commerce at 541-676-5536.

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The Harkenrider Senior Activity Center serves lunch Thursday, Nov. 16 (Salisbury steak) and Tuesday, Nov. 21 (Thanksgiving dinner), 12-12:30 p.m. at 255 NE Second St., Hermiston. Call 541-567-3582 by 11 a.m. Also, Meals on Wheels is available in Hermiston. Call before 10 a.m. to place a delivery order. In addition, the senior center van is available to provide round-trip transportation for lunches on Thursdays. To place meal orders or for a ride on Thursdays, call 541-567-3582 before 10 a.m.

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The Boardman Senior Center offers dine-in and takeout lunches at noon on Thursday, Nov. 16 (Birthday meal: ground beef cordon bleu) and Tuesday, Nov. 21 (ham and navy bean soup) at 100 Tatone St. Meals are $5 for seniors and $6 for others. For takeout service, call 541-481-3257.