United Way of the Columbia Gorge is in the midst of its annual fundraising drive. United Way board chair Paul Blackburn says they have a goal of $275,000 during this current fundraising campaign for their five-county service area of Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat, and Skamania counties. Those who would like to donate to United Way of the Columbia Gorge should go online to unitedwaycolumbiagorge.org. The United Way’s annual holiday concert with rock violinist Aaron Meyer and his six-piece band will be on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in the Gorge Room at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for kids under 12, and are available in advance at Waucoma Bookstore in downtown Hood River.