December 2025 Newsletter
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Movember is Community, Fitness & Men’s Health Awareness
Movember is an annual, global awareness campaign held every November — The idea is simple: during the 30 days of November, participating men grow moustaches — often starting clean-shaven — as visible conversation starters about men’s health. But Movember is more than facial hair: it’s also about raising awareness, sparking conversations, and raising funds for issues often stigmatized or neglected — like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.
In Klamath Falls, local organizations have embraced Movember with more than just moustaches. Healthy Klamath and Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH), has once again collaborated to bring the campaign to life via community events, fitness challenges, and public participation.
This November, men and women from local first-responder agencies participated in the “Strut Your Stuff Challenge” competing for the best times in the local first responders physical aptitude tests. Participants include staff from the Kingsley Air Force 173rd Fighter Wing, Klamath Falls Police Department, the Klamath County Fire, and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF).
There are 4 demanding physical challenges, one for each week of the month. This year, ODF once again kicked off the season by hosting the onerous obstacle course at the ODF facility followed by the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) at Klamath Falls Police Department. Klamath Community College Fire Science was the third event where participants competed at the demanding fire science course and lastly, Kingsley hosted the Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment at the Kingsley Air Force Base. Beyond the fun and competition, guest speakers shared their expertise, knowledge and personal experiences to reflect on man’s physical and mental health, promote awareness about male-specific health risks, and reduce stigma around seeking help.
The winning team will be announced at the annual Movember Celebration and MOstache Contest on December 11, 6:00 pm at the Klamath Falls Yacht Club. This event and the moustache contest is open to the public so we hope to see you there!
Join us for the Klamath Falls Family Fun Day!
Come out on December 20, 2025, for a day of fun and community connection! This is a FREE resource event designed to help you discover what is available in the community for you and your family.
When: December 20, 2025 | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Klamath Basin Senior Center (2045 Arthur Street, Klamath Falls)
What to expect:
Free Food
Raffle Items
Bounce House (weather permitting)
Community Resources via the Healthy Klamath Resource Market
This event is brought to you by Cascade Health Alliance and Healthy Klamath. We can't wait to see you there!
For more info, visit www.HealthyKlamathConnect.com or call 541-883-2947.
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Chiloquin Country Christmas Bazaar!
December 6th, 10 AM - 3 PM
Chiloquin Community Center
Vendor spaces $15 - limited spots available, first come first serve!
Happy Giving Season, everyone! Are you looking for a way to give back to your community this Giving Tuesday? Well, this GivingTuesday, we at Citizens for Safe Schools are asking for donations of new and lightly used shoes for our kiddos! With kids ranging from 4th through 12th grade, we'll take most any size of shoes. We also offer a year-round clothing closet here at Citizens for our youth, so what you donate will be put to good use. If you're looking for inspiration, check out our youth Amazon Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/reg.../gl/guest-view/23KITLKO9G0R4...
Every child deserves shoes that fit, so help us make some Christmas Magic this Giving Tuesday by giving these kids the gift of a new set of well-fitting kicks! We massively appreciate any and all shoe and monetary donations!
See flyer below for details, and stay tuned for info about additional drop-off locations!
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Don't miss our next CPR Class Friday, December 19, 2025 @ 8am and registration is open at: https://secure.rec1.com/OR/klamath-or/catalog
The Aging Journey welcomes older adults to a free drop-in class focused on adjusting, learning, and growing with age.
• Thursday, November 20th | 10 to 11 a.m.
• Klamath County Library
• Topic: Older Adult Vaccine Recommendations
• Speaker: OHSU Nursing Students
• No registration needed.
Come be part of the conversation and connect with others on the path of aging with support, purpose, and community.
Questions? Call 541-883-1030 ext. 2105
Click the link to view the full flyer and group schedule: https://www.canva.com/.../NdohzJ_ViNDL0SHO78k4OQ/view...
This holiday season, you can help a KCC student focus on their studies rather than where their next meal is coming from. Please donate today to the KCC Food Pantry. Use this donor link: https://bit.ly/4p3FayA #kcc; #givingtuesday; @comm_college; @CommCollege; @aacccommcolleges
Our freedom to read endures! Pick up a copy of "The Hate U Give" today, and join us on Thursday, December 18th, from 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM for our Banned Book Club!
In honor of authors and libraries that have endured censorship over the years, we're exploring Angie Thomas' "The Hate U Give". Starr Carter, a high school student, becomes the sole witness to her best friend’s fatal shooting by police, forcing her to navigate the divide between her Black neighborhood and her mostly white prep school. As pressure mounts from all sides, she must decide whether to risk everything to speak the truth -- one of the reasons this powerful, frequently banned novel resonates so deeply.
Come to the Downtown Library and pick up a copy from our Reference Desk, and we'll see you on the 18th!
Just a reminder that our very first Christmas Bazaar is this weekend!
This event is free for everyone! There will be amazing crafts, fun music, and very yummy food! Join us in celebrating and supporting our local artists.
On December 7th at 2:00PM, The Klamath Chorale will be performing their winter concert "It's the Holiday Season". This incredible group will be joined by The RagTag Choir!
You won't want to miss this! It is sure to get you into the holiday spirit!
Only 5 days until the 12th Annual Ugly Sweater 5K Fun Run. Grab your ugliest sweater and come join us, snow or shine!
Sign up here, https://tinyurl.com/Uglysweater2025
Klamath Basin Senior Center Christmas Bazaar
8:30am - 3:00pm
December 6th
2045 Arthur St, Klamath Falls, OR 97602
www.klamathbasinseniorcenter.com
541-883-7171
Vendors Contact:
Kathy Morris
Breaking News from the North Pole!
Guess what, community! We just got the most magical word straight from Santa's Head Elf: even with the holiday rush, the big jolly guy is making a special trip just for YOU!
In just under 20 days, Santa Claus is making his grand landing right here at the The YMCA of Klamath Falls for a festive, fun-filled time! You won't want to miss his spectacular arrival. It's going to be full of holiday cheer, twinkling lights, and maybe even a little snow magic!
Don't worry if you miss this stop— Santa loves our town so much he's planning more visits! To catch every single magical moment, be sure to LIKE, FOLLOW, and SHARE our page! We'll post the updated calendar with all his future stops every single week as soon as his top elf gives us the scoop!
P.S. Want to be part of the magic? There's still time to get your Parade Forms in! Interested in being a vendor or hosting your own festive event? All the links are waiting for you on our Facebook and website! Let's make this the most wonderful holiday season yet!
¡Noticias de última hora desde el Polo Norte! ¡Atención, comunidad! ¡Acabamos de recibir una noticia mágica directamente del Jefe de los Elfos de Santa! A pesar del ajetreo navideño, ¡el mismísimo Santa Claus hará un viaje especial solo para USTEDES!
En menos de 20 días, Santa Claus aterrizará aquí mismo en el YMCA de Klamath Falls para una celebración llena de alegría y diversión. ¡No se pierdan su espectacular llegada! ¡Estará repleta de espíritu navideño, luces brillantes y tal vez hasta un poco de magia de nieve!
Si se pierden esta parada, no se preocupen: ¡Santa adora nuestra ciudad y está planeando más visitas! Para no perderse ni un solo momento mágico, ¡denle ME GUSTA, SIGAN y COMPARTAN nuestra página! Publicaremos el calendario actualizado con todas sus futuras paradas cada semana, ¡tan pronto como su jefe de elfos nos dé la primicia!
PD: ¿Quieres ser parte de la magia? ¡Aún estás a tiempo de enviar tus formularios para el desfile! ¿Te interesa ser vendedor u organizar tu propio evento festivo? ¡Encontrarás todos los enlaces en nuestro Facebook y sitio web! ¡Hagamos de estas las fiestas navideñas más maravillosas!
We've got an all-new book club for ages 9-12! Join us for the Bookmark Bunch Book Club on Wednesday, November 19th at 4:30 pm.
We'll be discussing Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel. Pick up your copy at the Youth Services desk!
For more information, call 541-882-8894.
You can join us at the corner of 4th and Main for this year’s Snowflake Festival Parade. We will have announcers doing float by float announcing and we will be broadcasting video of the parade live on our website, mybasin.com Thursday, December 4th starting at 7pm!
We want to thank Klamath Towing and Roadside Assistance for teaming up with us to provide our broadcast stage!
Ho ho ho! Santa will be visiting the Klamath County Library! Bring your kiddo to one of our library branches for a chance to meet Santa!
The Dec 6th event at Crescent is also their open house! This event will be from 2-5 PM, and will include a story time with Librarian Shawn! They will be serving Christmas cookies, punch, coffee and tea. If that isn't enough, the Crescent Library will also have a raffle for a meal for 2 at the Mohawk Restaurant!
Vegetarian Tofu Enchiladas
Tofu provides protein while mushrooms provide texture and umami flavor in these easy enchiladas.
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
12 corn tortillas (5 to 6 inches)
2 ½ cups low-sodium tomato sauce or enchilada sauce (red or green)
2 packages (14 to 16 ounces each) extra-firm tofu
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup fortified nutritional yeast (see Notes)
½ cup sliced olives (any type)
½ cup sliced mushrooms (any type)
Directions
Wash hands with soap and water.
Rinse fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
Lightly brush oil on each side of the tortillas and lay them on 2 large baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes.
While the tortillas are baking, drain the tofu and place on a plate or tray. With a cloth or paper towels, press the tofu to remove extra liquid. Crumble tofu into a large bowl.
Remove tortillas from the oven and set aside. Turn oven to 350 degrees F.
Add salt, onion powder, garlic powder, basil, nutritional yeast and red pepper flakes, if desired, to the tofu. Mix well.
Spread ½ cup sauce on the bottom of an 8x11-inch baking dish. Layer 6 tortillas on top of the sauce. Spread ½ cup sauce over the tortillas.
Spoon ½ the tofu mixture over the tortillas. Pour ½ cup sauce over the tofu.
Make another layer of 6 tortillas. Spoon the remaining tofu on top. Pour the final ½ cup sauce over the tofu.
Top with sliced mushrooms and olives. Bake for about 30 minutes.
Let rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
For fresh flavors and less sodium, try using Food Hero Salsa Roja or Salsa Verde for the sauce.
Nutritional yeast is a food product that is often fortified with vitamin B12. Besides adding it to this recipe, you can sprinkle it on popcorn or rice and beans, or stir it into soup for a savory, cheesy flavor. Look for it in the spice or bulk area of your grocery store.
Enjoy these enchiladas the next day for any meal. The flavors blend in the refrigerator overnight.
Thanks to Victor Villegas and the OSU Extension Latin Heritage Workgroup for this recipe.
