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Meet Trey Vincent

Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor

If you have seen someone dancing down the streets of Monmouth wearing a pair of iconic sunglasses, it’s most likely been 20-year-old Trey Vincent. He has lived in Monmouth for about 13 years and will find any excuse to show off his moves around town. Even though he is not a student, he may still be found dancing down the sidewalks of Western’s campus. When asked if he was enrolled, he replied, “No, I just like walking around all the time.” 

“I absolutely love listening to my music, and I also like dancing,” said Vincent. “There’s a perfectly good road ahead of me. Why not dance and listen to music?”

Specifically, Vincent prefers tunes from anywhere between the 1940’s and 1990’s. Most recently, Vincent had “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head” by Dean Martin on loop. “(Dean Martin) is called the ‘King of Cool,’” said Vincent. The song was released in July 1960 and was originally written for the film “Ocean’s 11.” 

“Also, I’ve been listening to ‘From Russia with Love’ by Matt Monro. It’s one of the James Bond theme songs, and I’ve been watching the Sean Connery Bond films,” said Vincent.

Although his favorite songs are not from this century, he does branch out occasionally.

“My friends have been trying to get me into Sabrina Carpenter and I’m not going to lie, for a modern performer, she does pretty good,” said Vincent. Although it may be a bit controversial, he admitted to not being a fan of Taylor Swift.

Although the weather has been less than ideal recently for those who love the outdoors and the sun, Vincent can still occasionally be spotted frolicking down a sidewalk. 

“Sometimes I’m just not in the mood to dance in the rain. But there are some times I have all this pent-up energy and I just gotta head down (a road).”

No matter what — rain or shine — Vincent can always be spotted wearing a pair of sunglasses. It’s the one item he can’t live without, and he owns fourteen pairs. 

At heart, Vincent is an extrovert. He loves meeting, starting conversations and sharing his music with new people. 

He is currently working at a police academy in Salem, Oregon, as a roleplayer. He acts out scenarios with the cops-in-training, such as pretending to get arrested or being in a high-speed chase. He also occasionally acts out behavioral health scenarios for practice. “Apparently I’m very believable,” said Vincent. 

He’s been working as a roleplayer since March 2023. “They post notices every few months. For me, it was in January of last year, and then I got the job in March. They also do another hiring process in October,” he said.

In his spare time, Vincent loves to do karate. He first joined mainly to make new friends, however, he was also influenced by the TV show “Cobra Kai,” a modern continuation of the “Karate Kid” movies. 

In school, Vincent’s least favorite subject was math, with his favorite subject being P.E.

“I never got a chance to do acting in high school … so P.E. was my favorite by default.” He does hope to do more acting in the future, inspired by his favorite actor, Robert Downey Jr. 

Despite not being fond of math, he loves learning new things. “I would like to build up as many skills as possible and learn as many languages as I can before I turn 25,” said Vincent. “Apparently the more languages you learn before 25, the more languages you can easily comprehend and have at your disposal later in life.” He is already fluent in American Sign Language, knows a small amount of German and is teaching himself Spanish. 

“(Learning Spanish is) not that easy, because all I have is a book and no one to practice with,” said Vincent. 

Another thing he has learned is how to be patient. “(I’m proud I was) able to build my patience. It isn’t naturally one of my strong suits,” said Vincent. 

He has many goals for the future, including his main goal of acting in films. He plans to build as many skills as he can before he turns 25, on top of his language learning goal. He also wants to get his barber’s certification and become a film hairstylist, before he eventually becomes an actor himself — leaving the future bright for Western’s “Dancing Dude.”

Contact the author at howlnews@mail.wou.edu

Halloween horror nights

Written by: Taylor Duff | Lifestyle Editor

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, also known simply as Halloween Horror Nights, HHN, ran from Sep. 5 to Nov. 3 and is an event on many bucket lists. As the events and scares are now wrapped up for the 2024 season, there was so much excitement to recount. There were eight new haunted houses, a terror tram, four scare zones and two live shows. For RIP — meaning “Rest in Peace” as opposed to the traditional “Very Important Person” — guests there were extra perks, such as a tour guide who takes guests upfront past the lines to experience the haunted houses and get a gourmet meal with access to the VIP bar. For ultimate horror fans, the RIP tickets are the best way to experience the event with a guarantee to travel through each house. The houses or mazes are frequently made after iconic horror movies, television series or creative creations developed by Universal’s skilled artists. The houses are filled with performers portraying characters, jump scares and spooky settings. 

Halloween Horror Nights is aimed at a more mature audience, with unexpected scares and dark, mature themes that make it unsuitable for small children. It’s a location where horror aficionados, adrenaline junkies and Halloween enthusiasts can come together for a terrifying, high-energy occasion.

The houses for 2024 included “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” following the recent film release, and included an ice-infested scene with many specters and Garraka, the monster that freezes everything he touches. Most exciting was seeing the many Ghostbusters with all of their gadgets, fighting the ghosts and saving guests from the horrors they witnessed. Next, there was “Insidious: The Further,” which follows the twisted nightmare of the “Insidious” film franchise, with a lot of different dark red rooms and jumpscares from every corner. This house felt like a nightmare brought to life, with ominous music and effects scaring even the toughest of visitors. After “Insidious,” there was “Dead Exposure: Death Valley,” telling the story of a lab experiment gone wrong. Many test subjects didn’t make it and left many infected, radioactive zombies to avoid. 

Following that, there was the “Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines,” which is Universal’s very own creation, featuring an all-female cast. Saskia Van Helsing travels with the Bride of Frankenstein to retrieve an amulet from Dracula’s daughter, She-Wolf and Anck-su-namun. This house walk-through was artistic and unique, especially through the forest which was accompanied by smells of ivy and dirt. The home is dark, gothic and eerie, with cobwebbed corners, decaying mansions and blood-stained rooms. Consider it a twisted, centuries-old vampire castle, complete with secret doors, hidden tunnels and frightening candlelit rooms where vampires hunt their next victims. It was a very surreal experience, as many of the houses are. Next was “The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy,” which spawns a story its namesake created that connects to his last two albums, “After Hours” and “Dawn FM,” in a twisted, nightmarish way. The Weeknd also had a lounge and bar for RIP guests to enjoy with music and seating.

“A Quiet Place” was the next house, following the first two “A Quiet Place” films, where participants had to navigate quietly and avoid the sightless monsters lurking. Next was “Monstrous 2: The Nightmares of Latin America,” which follows the telling of Latin American horror folklore. There’s a possibility of encountering El Charro, the soul-stealing rider. There may be El Cadejo, a supernatural doglike spirit that jumps out at guests; or the bogeyman, El Cucuy, who is downright terrifying. The house delves into a nightmare realm where different legendary and mythological creatures from Latin American mythology have come to life, each more horrific than the last. The home is structured into multiple unique parts, each reflecting a different cultural tale or terrible beast that has plagued the region for generations. The concept is based on mythology but with a dark and horrifying twist, resulting in an immersive and disturbing experience. 

The last house, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Legacy of Leatherface,” was a great house to end on with many corners full of gory scenes while escaping the notorious Sawyer family, which includes Leatherface himself. There was also so much nostalgia for those who are fans of the many films over the years, having first been released in 1974. Two notable aspects of the experience including background whisperings and sudden loud noises as well as the scents, such as the sewer in “Ghostbusters,” blood and the woods in “Eternal Bloodlines,” vomit in “Insidious: The Further” and much more. The multi-sensory onslaught heightens the tension and terror.

The terror tram took guests through a studio tour with a horror twist. The “scare zones” have a grim ambiance with scare actors wandering the streets. These performers are dressed as monsters, murderers or other terrifying characters and interact with guests in a way that enhances the horror experience. In the “Blumhouse” scare zone, guests get to experience Universal’s backlot taken over by all of the creepy characters of Blumhouse’s biggest films: “Black Phone,” “M3GAN,” “The Purge” franchise, “Freaky” and “Happy Death Day.” Blumhouse films are notorious for developing suspense and creating frightening, atmospheric settings. These haunted houses were filled with dark nooks, jump scares and unnerving sights, all intended to make guests’ hearts beat. Other scare zones include Chainsaw Punkz, Murder of Crowz, Skull Lordz and the Luchadores Monstruosos, the latter inspired by lucha libre, a wrestling style originating in Mexico. There are also live performances with horror elements, such as strange stage exhibits, live music or performances with horror-themed choreography. 

Halloween Horror Nights is a one-of-a-kind, immersive event in which Universal Studios theme parks are transformed into a frightful world of horror, complete with eerie, scary and entertaining activities. It blends excitement, creativity and the spooky atmosphere of Halloween into one exhilarating adventure. Whether guests want to face their fears, relive legendary horror moments or simply spend a frightening night with friends, “Halloween Horror Nights” is an amazing experience that every horror enthusiast should try.

Contact the author at howllifestyle@mail.wou.edu 

Powerful poems

Written by: Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief

Sometimes, a quote or poem can come along that can change the trajectory of one’s life. Maybe about grief, love, friendship and life, words of wisdom can forever impact and alter one’s experience on Earth.

I’ve collected some of my favorite quotes — from coping with loss to making the most of every second alive — to share as possible inspiration for the next time things get hard.

“I was often full of rage and despair. I was always lonely. In spite of all that I was and am in love with life.” — Jeanette Winterson, “Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?”

“It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in the broken world.” — Mary Oliver, “Invitation”

“Here is the world to which I am condemned, in which, despite myself, I must somehow live.” — Fyodor Dostoyevsky, “The House of the Dead”

“‘You’ll always be sad about this,’ she said softly. ‘But it doesn’t mean you made the wrong choice. It’s just something that you have to carry.’” — Celeste Ng, “Little Fires Everywhere”

“Isn’t all that rage so ugly? And isn’t it mine, still? Good god, isn’t it mine?” — Ashe Vernon, “Buried”

“How odd, I can have all this inside me and to you it’s just words.” — David Foster Wallace, “The Pale King”

“She died at 7:07 a.m. PST. It is three hours earlier in Hawaii. Does that mean in Hawaii she hasn’t died yet? But the plane ride to Hawaii is five hours long. This time gap can never be overcome. The difference is called grieving.” — Victoria Chang, “Obit”

“And that I did not give to anyone the responsibility for my life. It is mine. I made it. And can do what I want to with it. Live it. Give it back, someday, without bitterness, to the wild and weedy dunes.” — Mary Oliver, “Staying Alive”

“No one ever tells you that bravery feels like fear.” — Mary Kate Teske

“I want to talk about what happened without mentioning how much it hurt. There has to be a way. To care for the wounds without reopening them. To name the pain without inviting it back into me.” — Lora Mathis, “If There’s A Way Out I’ll Take it”

“Nobody taught me how to want. But now I want. I remain lying down with eyes open, looking at the ceiling. Inside is the darkness. A pulsating ‘I’ is taking shape.” — Clarice Lispector, “Água Viva”

“This morning I woke up so in love with you I didn’t know what to do with my body, which was far from yours … I don’t know how this happened. I just woke up one morning and you were the blood in all my poems.” — Clementine Von Radics, “In a Dream You Saw a Way to Survive”

“I needed to think everything she’d done was out of love. Because I could understand that. I could forgive it. It made me think that maybe one day I might be able to forgive myself.” — Carol Rifka Brunt, “Tell the Wolves I’m Home”

“You are afraid to die, and you’re afraid to live. What a way to exist.” — Neale Donald Walsch, “Home with God: In a Life That Never Ends”

“I’m not much but I’m all I have.” — Philip K. Dick, “Martian Time-Slip”

“I started talking to the stars in the sky instead. / I said, ‘Tell me about the big bang.’ / The stars said, ‘It hurts to become.’” — Andrea Gibson, “The Madness Vase”

“But I want to be better than the lessons they taught me. I want my love to be greater than my hate, my mercy to be stronger than my vengeance.” — Amy Engel, “The Book of Ivy”

Contact the author at howleditorinchief@mail.wou.edu

Friends and where to meet them

Written by: Taylor Duff | Lifestyle Editor

Making friends in today’s world is difficult with everyone glued to their phones for a sense of belonging and interaction. There are a few alternatives to making friends, or at least trying to, that aren’t boring or scary and will help build meaningful connections. 

Firstly, if in-person isn’t the immediate go-to, many apps such as Bumble BFF and Friender have people who are in similar situations looking for friends. These apps allow users to display their interests and preferences clearly and safely to help find similar people. Other apps like Eventbrite, Meetup and Facebook groups target in-person interaction with a larger group setting to allow for multiple people at once to get to know each other at an event they all have an interest in. 

Functions such as paint and sips, trivia nights, speakeasies, pottery classes, cooking classes, bingo and many more introduce fun and crafts to socializing. It all depends on what an individual wants to explore and can open the door for meeting new people. Social media communities, such as Discord, are also very accessible. 

Work may not be the easiest place to navigate, but making friends with co-workers can potentially allow for friendship in and outside of the workplace. If there are charity events or potlucks through work, that is a great place to further that connection. There is also networking for employees to learn about upcoming events and introduce themselves to higher-up employees.

Learning environments that offer plenty of opportunity for conversation, like taking up a new pastime in a classroom, are also excellent options and may be simple for oneself. Taking classes in-person or online gives students a chance to interact with each other and learn. 

Clubs such as book clubs, chess clubs and writers groups hold many event spaces for people to interact and get to know each other. In a similar space, if an individual is looking for a spiritual environment, there are many church events or groups held frequently. One could look for charity events or volunteering spaces to meet people, but also to help those in need. Charity events may include fundraisers and 5k marathons, and there are volunteering opportunities like helping at shelters for people and animals, beach clean-ups and food banks. 

Fitness clubs are also great opportunities to socialize while also working on fitness goals. Many gyms have different group classes such as Zumba, yoga, pilates, cycling and tennis, to name a few. This allows people to create a community within the gym and enjoy working out.      

Overall, finding friends takes a bit of searching and many conversations. It can be challenging with the rise of social media, but taking one step at a time and looking in the right places could be a great start. 

Contact the author at howllifestyle@mail.wou.edu

Sweet like candy

Written by: Taylor Duff | Lifestyle Editor

Every year children knock on strangers’ doors to get that delicious sweet treat, and sometimes that treat is hit or miss. People browse the candy aisle at their nearby Walmart and see that there are so many options to choose from, but which are the best? What candy will kids stash so that their parents won’t take any? That is where this list comes in handy and the results might shock many.  

S++ Tier — 

  • Full-size candy bars of any kind

S Tier — 

  • Reese’s, specifically the ones in the gold wrapper, also known as the miniature cups; don’t get any of the shaped Reese’s; they are different from regular Reese’s 
  • Kit Kats, but the snack size, and the chocolate-to-crisps ratio is where it’s at
  • Snickers 
  • Gummy bears 
  • Butterfingers 
  • Twix 
  • Lindt brand Lindor truffles 

A Tier —

  • Snickers Peanut Butter 
  • Peanut Butter M&Ms 
  • Peanut M&Ms 
  • Crunch
  • Simply Caramel Milky Way
  • Sour Skittles 
  • Swedish Fish 
  • Trolli Sour Bite Crawlers 

B Tier —

  • Starburst 
  • Cookies and Crème Hershey’s
  • Whatchamacallit 
  • Sour Patch Kids 
  • Caramel apple suckers 
  • White Kit Kats
  • Life Savers gummies
  • Reese’s Pieces 
  • Werther’s originals 
  • Ghirardelli squares 
  • Ring Pops 
  • Pixy Stix

C Tier —

  • Milky Way
  • Smarties 
  • Hershey’s 
  • Hershey’s Kisses 
  • Almond Joy 
  • Rolos 
  • 100 Grand 
  • Nerds clusters 
  • Heath bars 
  • Rucker’s molasses peanut butter candy 
  • Strawberry hard candies 
  • Dove chocolate 
  • Blow Pops 

D Tier —

  • Skittles 
  • Airheads 
  • Dum-Dums 
  • Tootsie Rolls
  • M&Ms 
  • Peppermint patties 
  • Paydays 
  • Nerds
  • Tootsie Pops 
  • Fundips 
  • Jolly Ranchers 
  • Baby Ruths 
  • Mike and Ikes 
  • Runts 
  • Atomic Fireball round cinnamon candies
  • Chick-O-Stick 
  • Warheads 
  • Lemonheads 

Trash Can — 

  • Whoppers 
  • Candy corn 
  • Raisinets 
  • Mounds 
  • Three Musketeers 
  • Milk Duds, because they get stuck in your teeth 
  • Bit-O-Honey 
  • Dots 
  • Reese’s Take 5
  • Sno-Caps
  • SweeTARTS
  • Twizzlers 
  • Bottlecaps  
  • Jelly beans 
  • Gobstoppers 
  • Red Hots 
  • Sugar Babies 
  • Good & Plenty 
  • Hot Tamales 
  • Laffy Taffy 
  • Life Savers 
  • Apples 

Contact the author at howllifestyle@mail.wou.edu

Millennials vs Gen Z

Written by: Taylor Duff | Lifestyle Editor

Fashion has been a decade-specific vital component of style as generations’ styles and trends evolved. Clothing went from being functional and necessary to becoming a status symbol for designers and high-profile personalities. People dressed more modestly in the ’40s and ’50s, whereas the ’60s and ’70s introduced a new rebellious style of attire that offered more individualism rather than uniformity. The 1980s and 1990s made those designs more distressed and destructive and discovered a method to combine high fashion with more basic and inexpensive apparel. The 2000s were chaotic, but the 2010s and beyond showed potential for consistency. Music has a major effect on fashion, with artists using their outfits to make statements and grand impressions. Hip-hop has been a major contributor to this for decades. Artists like MF Doom, Erika Badou and Nelly have worn accessories representing their individuality and music. Musicians see clothes as a statement about who they are and their uniqueness. 

Millennials were the generation born between 1981 and 1996, with ages currently ranging from 28 to 43. Fashion for millennials has advanced significantly, particularly in streetwear. Brands include Supreme, DCs and Adidas. Musicians in the period, such as Soulja Boy and Avril Lavigne, wore baggy pants with belts and chains, as well as skate shoes like Converse, Vans and DCs. Some notable millennial celebrities who have made fashion statements include Paris Hilton, who has worn items that have sparked trends, such as velvet Juicy Couture tracksuits; Britney Spears and Christina Aguilar. Together they helped popularize the 2000s Y2K look. There’s also Billy Porter, who is known for his outlandish ensembles that make androgynous looks work. Finally, Timothée Chalamet stands out for his powerful but experimental style on the red carpet. Aside from developing music and apparel, all of these superstars grew up in a generation that valued fashion as a vital part of their brand. It’s not surprising that when celebrities and original influencers donned specific apparel, people followed suit. Clothing companies would pick their inventory based on what was popular at the moment, and millennials worldwide would loot the shelves for those tracksuits, Hillary Duff’s new jewelry piece or J.Lo’s perfume.

Now, millennial fashion is bright and trendsetting. 

Generation Z was born between 1997 and 2012, which means their ages range from 12 to 27. Gen Z introduces a new style of fashion onto the scene, where trends have resurrected. In today’s world of rapid fashion and social media, trends come and go quickly. With trends coming and disappearing, it’s tough to pinpoint where Generation Z gets their style. A popular motif is a return to basics, with teenagers and adults now wearing plain-colored clothes and focusing on accessories and layering. There is also an edgy aspect that is prominent in many Generation Z styles, seen with renowned celebrities such as Billie Eilish, who is rather experimental with her attire. She wears masculine style and feminine apparel in a variety of hues that are well-planned and adorned. Emma Chamberlain has also made her YouTube channel the focal point of her fashion offerings with a preference for vintage and modern apparel, which gives her style a nostalgic feel. Lil Nas X is among the most outlandishly dressed celebrities. Nas takes his outfits extremely seriously — they are always well-thought-out and resemble costume designs. Every item of Nas’ clothing tells a narrative, and everything is designed to work together seamlessly. And, of course, Zendaya, who is possibly the Gen Z “queen of fashion” with her seamlessly fierce looks. A fan favorite at the Met Gala, audiences look toward her movie premieres to see what she pulls out of her fabulous bag. She’s a true talent for Gen Z and knows how to be original and unique. For Gen Z, clothing is more of a statement piece in terms of impressions, since it is about adding a specific item to a look rather than the appearance itself. For example, a new trend has been to wear hair bows of every color and size. Gen Z’s clothing preferences are always changing, thus many trends may or may not last, and many people will forget about them. While constant change might be a negative, it also allows Gen Z to experiment and be creative with their wardrobe. Combining complementary colors and accessories opens up a world of options. Generation Z has the potential to recycle vintage items in ways previous generations did not, and much of it is paying off. With the emergence of fast fashion, Generation Z is turning to charity stores and secondhand sites to discover excellent quality things that they can incorporate into their wardrobe — a return to vintage styles with a new perspective.

Overall, every generation has its ups and downs, and everyone will always believe that their generation’s dress was more cool and right for the period. Fortunately, the nicest part about new generations is that they can take a little bit of each generation’s style and trends and either reuse them or even make the decision to let them go altogether. Individuality and culture have never been more widespread in previous generations with everyone having the opportunity to develop their distinctive style. Millennials are responsible for the existence of Generation Z fashion for they did the dirty work of finding what looks good and trendy, and without them, many of the celebrities of this time wouldn’t have such a stance on iconic pieces. Gen Z continues to thrive, so maybe things will change. But until then, this one goes to the millennials.   

Contact the author at howllifestyle@mail.wou.edu

Events happening this fall

Written by: Taylor Duff | Lifestyle Editor

Indigenous Peoples Day — Each year, Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October. A celebration will take place in Salem’s Riverfront Park Oct. 14. Indigenous Peoples Day, formerly known as Columbus Day, commemorates the histories, cultures and perspectives of indigenous peoples and their forebears in North America. The event will feature children’s activities, lecturers, dancers and other attractions. The day raises awareness of Indigenous peoples challenges, tenacity and unique customs, fostering understanding and unity across cultures. 

Community Action Harvest Fest — Hosted at the Willamette Heritage Center Oct. 30 from 5 – 9 p.m., the Community Action Harvest Fest is an immersive costume party conducted amidst one of Salem’s most haunted locations, the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill. The event will include beverages, dancing, tarot readings and fundraising for the ARCHES homeless initiative. General admission is $40, and there is the Magic of Harvest Fest’s VIP Dye Room for $100, which includes free drinks and food as well as private access and accommodations. 

Turner Night Market — Turner, Oregon, will have a night market on 5325 Denver St. from 4 – 9 p.m. Oct. 11, with several food vendors, live music, locally made earth items, beer and wine. 

Fazio Farms Corn Maze in the City — Located at the corner of Fazio Way and NE 13th Street, Portland, Oregon. The hours are Monday – Friday from 4 – 8 p.m. and Saturday –- Sunday from 9 – 8 pm. Fazio Farms and Corn Maze offers a fun and immersive corn maze, pumpkin patch, food, drinks and produce tents with fresh corn, pickles, and more. 

Yachats Village Mushroom Festival — The Yachats Mushroom Festival runs from Friday, Oct. 18, to Sunday, Oct. 20. The celebration kicks off on Friday night with a mushroom-themed event in the Yachats Commons, complete with cocktails and nibbles. Restaurants in town will serve mushroom-based dishes gathered from the nearby forests. Every festival walk is led by an experienced mycologist, forest ecologist or naturalist. 

The Great Onion Festival — The Sherwood Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the Great Onion Festival, an annual event at 16155 Southwest Sunset Blvd., Sherwood, Oregon from 9 – 4 p.m. The celebration includes food, crafts, an onion-eating competition and entertainment. The event commemorates Sherwood’s heritage and the significance of farming in America. Some claim the celebration commemorates a time when people went to tremendous efforts to cultivate the land. 

Squishing of The Squash at The Oregon Zoo — The Squishing of the Squash event will take place Oct. 19 – 20 and 26 – 27 at the Portland Zoo. Throughout both weekends, visitors may see the zoo’s enrichment team and keepers give pumpkins and other holiday-themed snacks to the animals. There is also live entertainment, such as magic shows and puppet shows. Adults and children are welcome to dress up for their visit to the zoo. All tickets must be purchased in advance online. 

History and Mystery Dallas — History and Mystery is a paranormal tour in Dallas, Oregon, every Saturday at 6 and 8 p.m. The tour covers the history of these awe-inspiring buildings and discusses local mythology about the spooky behind their walls. Certain long-forgotten structures are open for viewers to get a glimpse into the mystique of downtown Dallas. 

Annual Hood River Valley Harvest Festival — Hood River Harvest Festival runs Oct. 11, from 1 to 6 p.m., Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The valley’s farms and orchards provide food markets, massive displays of apples, pears, squash, raw honey, stunning flowers and local plants and herbs. It also features live music, restaurants and food trucks. Merchants of homemade goods are selling locally made hats, candles, cheese, jams, carpentry, paintings, apparel and jewelry. 

West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta —  Held in the Lake of the Commons, 8325 SW Nyberg St., Tualatin, Oregon, 97062 Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. since 2004, The West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta has been one of Oregon’s most well-known fall festivals. People from all across the country have gathered to see costumed individuals race enormous pumpkin boats. Pumpkin racing occurs between 12 and 2 p.m., and food, entertainment, pumpkin bowling and pumpkin golf are also available.

Contact the author at howllifestyle@mail.wou.edu

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