Columbia Gorge Climate Action Network (CGCAN) will be hosting our annual Solstice Celebration party at The Ruins. I have the honor of offering the keynote presentation on “Falling in Love Again: How Connecting with Wildlife Inspires Positive Action.” Plus, there will be lasagna, beverages, potluck offerings, trivia game, and good company for all. Our solstice event is part celebration of all our accomplishments this year on behalf of planet Earth.

Are you new to CGCAN? All are welcome! Come join this group of people who are dedicated to climate recovery and the well-being on all beings on planet Earth!

We will gather for a family friendly potluck solstice party on Saturday December 14th at the Ruins (formerly Springhouse Cellar), at 13 Railroad Street, Hood River. Please note: at present there is no parking directly at The Ruins. Attendees must park on nearby streets and walk past the railroad entrance to the doors of the Ruins. Please plan accordingly and give yourself time; if you are carpooling or have a lot to carry, you can drop off people/food at the Ruins doors and then go park).

Here is the agenda:

5:30pm Doors open for socializing and appetizers

6:15pm Dinner starts

6:45pm Welcome

6:50pm Trivia game

7:00pm Presentation: "Falling in Love Again: How Our Connection to Wildlife Inspires Positive Action," by Ellen Donoghue, PhD.

7:30pm Announcements and sing along

7:45pm Adjourn

Please bring a dish or appetizer, if you can (we know people grow weary of potlucks). And, please bring your plate and cutlery. This is a trash free event. CGCAN will provide non-alcoholic beverages and lasagna. The Ruins offers a variety of alcoholic beverages.