Happenings
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FOR KIDS
Through Feb. 29 — Hood River Hobbies’ “Top Model” contest entries accepted, including plastic, wood or metal models; the approximate mass of a shoebox; static, kinetic or mechanical/robotic models accepted. The models will be on display in the store window; customers will vote on their favorite. Prizes will be awarded to the top picks on Feb. 29. For more info stop by the store at 110 Fourth St. or email info@hoodriverhobbies.com.
Through Feb. 24 — Utopia: A City of Imagination, a participatory city-building project for all ages at the White Salmon Valley Community Library, 77 N.E. Wauna Ave. Help create a city from recycled materials and found objects that will be on display in the library. Some materials available; feel free to bring in other fun, recycled objects. There will be open building times Tuesdays through Fridays from 2-4 p.m.
March 2 — Dr. Seuss’ “Horton Hears a Who,” movie, 6 p.m. in the May Street Elementary gym, presented by the May Street PTO. Admission is $1 per person (over age 2); parents must attend with their children (parents of May Street students may drop their child off for $5 per child; parents must sign kids in and out of movie and return promptly at 7:30 p.m.). Movie runs for 1 hour, 28 minutes. There will be a drawing for free Andrew’s movie tickets. Popcorn and water will be available for 50¢ each. No outside food or drink. Bring pillows and blankets to sit on.
Story Time at Hood River Library: Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Bilingual Storytime will be held Fridays at 5 p.m. beginning Feb. 24.
New Parent Services playgroups: For parents and their children ages newborn to 5; for more info contact Tami Swanson at 541-436-0323 or visit www.nextdoorinc.org.
Mondays, 9-11 a.m. at Riverside Church, Fourth and State streets, Hood River
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Cascade Locks City Hall Gym.
Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, at Mt. Hood Town Hall in Parkdale.
EXHIBITS
Through Feb. 26 — “Fresh Faces,” the February show at Columbia Art Gallery, sponsored by Timberline Lodge in celebration of its 75th year. The show features the gallery’s newly juried gallery artists and the work they have created in the past year in mediums including photography, ceramics, watercolor, oil, jewelry and sculpture. Artists include Keel Brightman, Mia Howell, Gwen Good, Scott Gray, Peggy Ohlson, Ann Scott and Jeff Stewart. Lobby artists are Leah Hedberg and Joanna Kaufman. For more info visit www.columbiaarts.org or call 541-387-8877.
March 2 — "West Coast Teapots 2012" opening reception at Columbia Art Gallery at the Center for the Arts, 6-8 p.m. The show features new teapots and tea bowls from 20 of the region's best ceramic artists. For more info visit www.columbiaarts.org.
Through March — “Water: Tributaries of the Columbia,” a collection of watercolors by Mary Rollins, on display in the Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Foundation display area (walk through main entrance and reception area and then to the left; ask at desk for directions, if desired). Art is available for purchase through the PHRMH Foundation office. (A percentage of proceeds benefits the Foundation.)
Raptor Interpretive Program, Daily (except holidays) at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum, 500 Discovery Drive in The Dalles. Six raptors and a corvid, all indigenous to the Gorge's waterways and woodlands, reside at the Discovery Center. These "avian educators" have injuries that prevent them from being returned to the wild, and are held under federal permit in collaboration with Jean Cypher, D.V.M., of the Rowena Wildlife Clinic. In the twice-daily programs, visitors learn how to identify them, what makes each bird unique and the role they play in the fragile web of life along the Columbia River. Included with paid admission to the museum; free to members. For more info call 541-296-8600 or visit www.gorgediscovery.org.
ON STAGE
Feb. 24-25 — “Princess Slob,” a new musical for the whole family, 7 p.m. at Hood River Middle School’s auditorium, with a matinee at 2 p.m. Feb. 25. Book, music and lyrics written by Mark Steighner; directed by Rebecca Nederhiser. Tickets are $5 adults, $3 students and children; available at the door.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Feb. 22 — The Celilo Writing Group will meet at 6 p.m. in the third floor conference room of the Yasui Building above the Celilo Restaurant, 14 Oak St., Hood River. All are welcome. This week will feature Jim Drake’s blog at hoodrivernews.com.
Feb. 22 — Tree of Life film series, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts. An impressionistic story of a Midwestern family in the 1950s directed by Terrence Malick and starring Brad Pitt and Sean Penn. Tickets are $5 at the door. Rated PG-13.
Feb. 23 — Agricultural hazmat collection, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hood River Garbage Service, 3440 Guignard Drive, on the Heights in HR. Bring unwanted, excess or expired chemicals, cleaners, paint, farm equipment or automotive fluids, adhesives, etc. for proper disposal. The event is open to all agricultural producers in Sherman, Wasco and Hood River counties. Ag producers must pre-register, in order to ensure sufficient staffing and packing materials; call PSC Environmental Services at 800-547-2436. For more info contact Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling at 541-506-2636 or info@tricountyrecycle.com.
Feb. 23 — Incident Command System training hosted by Washington State Region 8 Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response and Wasco County Medical Reserve Corps, 1-5 p.m. at CGCC Health and Sciences building, Room 301 in The Dalles. The class will cover IS-100.HCb Introduction to the Incident Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals and IS-700.a National Incident Management System. Space is limited; RSVP to Angela Seydel at angelas@bfhd.wa.gov or 509-460-4532.
Feb. 23 — Let's Talk Food!, 7 p.m. at Dog River Coffee in Hood River. A six-week discussion group meeting Thursday evenings to explore all the confusion around food. Eleven different groups are starting in the Gorge on the same week. Visit www.mosierfarmersmarket.com for full list and more info. To sign up contact Emily at 503-360-3532 or emily@northaccountplanning.com.
Feb. 23 — Mentor For Success “InfoSocial” event for prospective volunteer mentors, 7-7:45 p.m. at Casa El Mirador, 1424 W. Second St., The Dalles. Mentor For Success provides caring adult mentors to struggling area teens to support their successful transition to adulthood. Come learn how you can make a BIG difference in the life of a teen who is seeking a mentor, and have fun doing it. For more info visit www.mentor4success.org.
Feb. 24 — Agricultural hazmat collection, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Dalles Disposal, 1317 W. First St. Bring unwanted, excess or expired chemicals, cleaners, paint, farm equipment or automotive fluids, adhesives, etc. for proper disposal. The event is open to all agricultural producers in Sherman, Wasco and Hood River counties. Ag producers must pre-register, in order to ensure sufficient staffing and packing materials; call PSC Environmental Services at 800-547-2436. For more info contact Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling at 541-506-2636 or info@tricountyrecycle.com.
Feb. 25 — FFA Farmers Breakfast, free and open to the public, 7-11 a.m. at Hood River Valley High School cafeteria.
Feb. 25 — Magic The Gathering game day at Hood River Hobbies, a free event, 1:30 p.m. Come play this popular trading card game with others at 110 Fourth St. in downtown Hood River. Game Day will be standard format so bring your own deck (pre-made decks are available for purchase if needed or are new to the game). Special promo cards for all who attend, and extended art promo cards for the top 8 players. For more info email info@hoodriverhobbies.com or stop by HR Hobbies.
Feb. 25 — Col. Wright’s campaign as mapped by topographer T. Koleski, 1:30 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the 1859 courthouse, 410 W. Second Place, The Dalles. Part of the Original Courthouse Regional History Forum Series. Dr. Mahlon Kriebel discusses the Col. Steptoe-Chief Vincent Battle and Col. Wright’s campaign of 1858 from Ft. Dalles to Cataldo using letters, field notes and maps made by Theodore Kolecki, topographer during the Wright campaign. Coffee and cookies will be served.
Feb. 25 — “The Chair Affair” Art Party & Sale, 6-9 p.m. at The Pines Tasting Room, to raise funds for Westside Elementary School’s Artist in Residency program. There will be a live auction featuring chair-inspired art by local artists as well as classroom pieces by students. Tickets are $30/single and $50/couple, available at Westside School and Waucoma Bookstore. This event is open to the public.
Feb. 26 — “An Afternoon with Steinbeck,” 2-4 p.m. at the Hood River County Library in the Jeanne Marie Gaulke Community Meeting Room, downstairs. Gorge-area actors will read passages from two of John Steinbeck's most beloved novels, "The Grapes of Wrath" and "Of Mice and Men." Lynda Dallman will direct. Refreshments will be served. The program is free and open to the public. For more info contact the library district at 541-386-2535 or info@hoodriverlibrary.org, or visit www.hoodriverlibrary.org.
Feb. 26 — Art Center Oscars Party, 4-8 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts. Live-feed Oscar party with music, silent auction, drinks and light fare. Arrive between 4-5 p.m. to walk down the red carpet. $5 per ticket; proceeds to benefit CAST productions.
Feb. 27 — Marimba classes through Community Ed, Mondays through March 13 from 1-2 p.m. In this adult class, you will learn to play African-style marimba, developing rhythm and musical skills in a fun and supportive group environment. Cultural background about the origins of this exciting and joyful style of music will be included. To register call 541-386-2055 or visit www.hrcommunityed.org. For more info visit www.marimbamusango.com or call Karin Tauscher at the Musango Marimba Center, 541-490-0140.
Feb. 28 — “Grow Your Bottom Line While Reducing Your Carbon Footprint,” 5:30-7 p.m. at Solstice Wood Fire Café, 415 W. Steuben, Bingen, Wash. Join Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce for this evening workshop focused on the benefits of adopting more eco-friendly business practices. This event is free and open to both members and prospective members of the Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce and the Gorge Owned Business Network.
Feb. 28 — Big Bingo at the HR Valley Adult Center, 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. All proceeds go toward the center’s Meals on Wheels program. Dinner is available at 5; refreshments also available. The center is located at 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River.
Feb. 28 — Managing Arthritic Pain dinner workshop, 6:30 p.m. at Grace Su’s China Gorge Restaurant in Hood River. Learn natural approaches to preventing and handling arthritis pain. Instruction of self-acupressure will also be provided. Hosted by Carola Stepper, LAc, of Cascade Acupuncture Center. Advance registration required; Call 541-387-HEAL (4325) to sign up. Limit one dinner workshop per person. For more info about Cascade Acupuncture Center, visit www.cascadeacupuncture.org.
Feb. 29 — Basics of Canning Homemade Soups, 6-8:30 p.m. at the OSU Extension Office, 2990 Experiment Station Drive, Hood River. A basic overview of pressure canning will be covered, with an emphasis on making homemade soup and stock. No prior experience required. $10 supply cost plus $5 Community Ed registration fee. For more info contact the Extension Office at 541-386-3343.
Feb. 29 — Urinary Incontinence: No Laughing Matter!, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Board Room. The loss of bladder control is a common problem that becomes more frequent with age. Join Providence experts as they discuss causes, treatment options and concerns. Presentation is free, but registration is required; contact Providence Resource Line at 503-574-6595.
Feb. 29 — Ellesmere Island Expedition Slideshow, 7:30-9 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts. Slideshow presentation of National Geographic Adventure of the Year 2012 Erik Boomer’s 1,485-mile circumnavigation of Ellesmere Island in Canada with fellow adventurer Jon Turk. Reception begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at Waucoma Bookstore and Columbia Center for the Arts.
March 1 — Orientation and tour of commercial kitchen available for rent, 6-8 p.m. at River of Life Assembly, 979 Tucker Road, Hood River. Gorge Grown Food Network is encouraging food entrepreneurs and anybody interested in launching a value-added food business here in the Gorge to attend. To register send an email with your name and phone number to Michelle McGrath, GGFN outreach manager, at Michelle@gorgegrown.com.
March 3 — Leos Club bottle/can collection, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rosauers parking lot. Monies raised from return deposit containers will be donated to various nonprofit groups in the community. Containers do not need to be sorted.
March 3 — Home Fruit Growing workshop, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road. Sponsored by the OSU Extension Service Master Gardener Program. Morning session will cover growing and maintaining fruit trees, and the afternoon will cover pest control and diseases. Pre-registration is required through Community Ed; visit www.hrcommunityed.org. There will be a $10 fee for the training, payable at the door. For more info contact Steve Castagnoli at 541-386-3343, ext. 255, or steve.castagnoli@oregonstate.edu.
March 3 — Pine Grove Fire Department’s 47th Annual Auction, 9 a.m. at 2995 Van Horn Drive, 4 miles south of Hood River on Highway 35. Antiques, furniture, appliances, glassware, household items, farm machinery, lawn and garden equipment, books, televisions, toys and much more. For more info call the station at 541-386-2900, Mike at 541-806-1220, or Ryan at 541-490-2521.
March 3 — Gorge Fly Shop 20-year anniversary, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at 201 Oak St., Hood River. Door prizes, giveaways and more.
March 3 — How to Grow Nutritious Food, a free class at Good News Gardening, 1086 Tucker Road, Hood River, from 10-11:30 a.m. in the conservatory. The class will cover the best methods of composting, soil preparation, fertilizing and pest control. Find out which crops contain the most vitamins and minerals. Several handouts are included. Taught by John Hergenrather and Jeff Hunter. For more info call 541-386-6438.
March 3 — Holy Ghost Revival Meeting, 6 p.m. at Chenowith Elementary School Gym, 299 Chenowith Loop, The Dalles. With John and Linda Galloway of Redding, Calif. Donate a new pair of shoes, size 11-5, to help Chenowith school children ages 5-10. For more info visit revivalfirenorthwest.blogspot.com.
March 7 — “An Introduction to Mushrooms and their Ecosystem,” a presentation by Dr. Michael Beug, 6:30 p.m. at Springhouse Cellar Winery, 13 Railroad Ave. in Hood River. Doors open at 6 p.m.; come early to mingle and enjoy a glass of wine. The Sense of Place lecture series is sponsored by the Columbia Gorge Earth Center and seeks to foster deeper connections to our landscape and to each other via speakers who represent a variety of industries and perspectives. For more info visit www.cgec.org.
March 6 — Big Bingo at the HR Valley Adult Center, 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. All proceeds go toward the center’s Meals on Wheels program. Dinner is available at 5; refreshments also available. The center is located at 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River.
March 6 — Backcountry Film Festival, 6:30 p.m. at Springhouse Cellar Winery in Hood River. The nationally touring event features the work of grassroots filmmakers who tell compelling, visually spectacular stories of backcountry, human-powered recreation, adventure and environmental preservation. Funds raised through ticket sales ($10) and an auction and raffle will enable the nonprofit Educational Recreational Adventures to collaborate with The Next Door to offer snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, traditional archery, fly fishing and other outdoor skills and adventures to low-income youth in the Hood River area. Full Sail Brewery is donating beer for the festival. Tickets may be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. Auction donations should be referred to Jeffry Gottfried at 503-750-2416.
Mar. 7-8 — Lunafest, 6-10 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts. A traveling festival of award-winning films sponsored by Soroptimist International of Hood River, featuring award-winning films by, for and about women.
March 9 — Classical Voice Recital fundraiser, 7 p.m. at the HR Middle School, 1602 May St. Meredith Holcomb, soprano, and Karen Eddleman, piano, will perform. $10 adult, $5 student, or $25 family suggested donation; $25 minimum per person donation to attend the recital and following reception. Tickets available at Community Ed and Waucoma Bookstore, or call Ross Holcomb at 541-490-3269. Net proceeds will benefit “Movies in the Park” for 2012.
March 10 — GEM Health Care Reform Workshop, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Riverside Community Church, Fourth and State streets, HR. Sponsored by Gorge Ecumenical Ministries. This workshop will look at faith-based goals for health care reform, the moral and financial failings of the current system, the reasons behind rising costs and how insurance design impacts the number of uninsured. All are welcome. For more info, call 541-478-0133.
March 10 — Spring Splash, a fundraiser for the Waterfront Community Park, 7-10 p.m. at The Pines Tasting Room, 202 State St., Hood River. The cost is $25 per person and includes hearty appetizers, no-host bar and music by Hapa Hillbillies. Tickets are available at Waucoma Bookstore, The Pines from Waterfront Community Park Association board members. The event is co-sponsored by WCPA, The Pines Winery and Double Mountain Brewery.
March 13 — Big Bingo at the HR Valley Adult Center, 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. All proceeds go toward the center’s Meals on Wheels program. Dinner is available at 5; refreshments also available. The center is located at 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River.
Mar. 13 — “Teaching Kids Wholesome Eating Habits,” part of the Country Living Class seris, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Rockford Grange, 4520 Barrett Drive, HR. Learn how to nurture young children into understanding healthy food choices and take home ideas for reframing patterns with older children. To register, call Community Ed, 541-386-2055.
Mar. 14 — Book Review, “Radical Homemaker: Reclaiming Domesticity from Consumer Culture,” part of the Country Living class series, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Rockford Grange, 4520 Barrett Drive, HR. A lecture-discussion group will discuss the thesis made by author Shannon Hayes that homemaking can be empowering and transformational. To register, call Community Ed, 541-386-2055.
March 16 — Household hazardous waste collection, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hood River Garbage Service, 3449 Guignard Drive. For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.
March 17 — Household hazardous waste collection, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Dalles Disposal Service, 1317 W. First St. For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.
March 20 — Big Bingo at the HR Valley Adult Center, 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. All proceeds go toward the center’s Meals on Wheels program. Dinner is available at 5; refreshments also available. The center is located at 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River.
March 27 — Big Bingo at the HR Valley Adult Center, 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. All proceeds go toward the center’s Meals on Wheels program. Dinner is available at 5; refreshments also available. The center is located at 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River.
March 31 — Free Basic Disaster Life Support course, 1-5 p.m. at Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue, 1400 W. Eighth St., The Dalles, offered by the Oregon State Emergency Registry of Volunteers and Wasco County Medical Reserve Corps. Basic Disaster Life Support is a review of the all-hazards topics including natural and accidental human made events, traumatic and explosive events, nuclear and radiological events, biological events and chemical events. Also included is info on the health care professional’s role in the public health and incident management systems, community mental health, and special needs of under-served and vulnerable populations. For more info and to register, visit http://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0021-0004-8386157e99984bfc9ce07d057010753b.
April 4 — “Salmon People and the Big River: Columbia River Native American Fisheries,” a presentation by Jeanette Burkhardt, 6:30 p.m. at Springhouse Cellar Winery, 13 Railroad Ave. in Hood River. Doors open at 6 p.m.; come early to mingle and enjoy a glass of wine. The Sense of Place lecture series is sponsored by the Columbia Gorge Earth Center and seeks to foster deeper connections to our landscape and to each other via speakers who represent a variety of industries and perspectives. For more info visit www.cgec.org.