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For Kids

New Parent Services Playgroups
For more info contact Tami Russell at 541-308-2237.
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: newborn to age 5, Cascade Locks City Hall Gym.
Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon: newborn to age 5, at Mt. Hood Town Hall in Parkdale.

Exhibits

Sept. 3 — Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2010 show opens at Columbia Art Gallery, with an artists reception beginning at 6 p.m. The show features the works of 40 artists.

 The gallery is located at Third and Cascade in downtown Hood River and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more info call 541-387-8877 or visit www.columbiaarts.org.

Sept. 3 — Talk by White Salmon artist John Mayo, 7 p.m. at SOLO Gallery. Mayo’s works from a six-month artist residency in Australia will be on exhibit beginning First Friday, 5-8 p.m. The gallery is located at 512 Cascade Ave.

Raptor Interpretive Program, Monday through Friday (except holidays) at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum, 500 Discovery Drive in The Dalles. Included with paid admission to the museum; free to members. For more info call 541-296-8600 or visit www.gorgediscovery.org.

“Sculpture in the Vines,” a collection of sculptures by artist John Mayo, at Wy’East Vineyards, through Sept. 13.

On Stage

Sept. 9-12, 16-17 — “The Year of Magical Thinking,” a one-woman show featuring author Joan Didion, 7:30 p.m. at CAST Theatre, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sept. 12.

Admission: $15 adults, $12 seniors and students.

For more info visit www.columbiaarts.org.

Sept. 19-20 — Auditions for “The Really Big Show,” 2-5 p.m. Sunday and 5-7 p.m. Monday at Columbia Center for the Arts.

CCA is looking for a wide variety of talent for its Nov. 7 event: singers, dancers, instrumentalists, jugglers, stand-up comics or any other act will be considered.

For more info contact Catherine Butler, 541-387-8877, ext. 117.

Events

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Sept. 2 — Gorge Grown Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. at Hood River Middle School, 1602 May St. For more info visit www.gorgegrown.com.

 Sept. 4 — First Saturday Breakfast at Lyle Lions Community Center in Lyle, Wash., 7-10 a.m. Breakfasts are $5 ($2 for ages 12 and under) and include ham and eggs, omelets, all-you-can-eat pancakes with blueberry compote, OJ and coffee. Proceeds go to fund Lions projects.

Sept. 4 — Leos Club bottle/can collection, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rosauers parking lot near the Lions newspaper recycling trailer. Monies raised from return deposit containers will be donated to various nonprofit groups in the community. Containers do not need to be sorted.

Sept. 4 — Hood River Saturday Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fifth and Columbia streets in downtown Hood River. For more info visit www.hrsaturdaymarket.com or call 541-387-8349.

Sept. 4 — “The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest,” a program with slideshow at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, 1 p.m.

Spokane-based author Jack Nisbet will present the program based on his new book of the same name, which won the 2010 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Book of the Year award. It traces early Scottish naturalist David Douglas’ adventures through the Columbia Gorge between 1824-34.

For more info visit www.gorgediscovery.org.

Sept. 4-5 — Pancake Breakfast and Rummage Sale fundraiser for WindWalker Ranch, a nonprofit providing respite, recreation and education, 8-10 a.m. (breakfast) and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (sale) at the ranch, 55 Lower Spring Creek Road, Husum, Wash.

For more info and directions visit www.windwalkerranch.org.

Sept. 5 — Cloud Cap Inn tour, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (approximately 45 minutes each), offered by the HR Ranger District in cooperation with the Crag Rats. For more info or to sign up, contact the Ranger District information desk at 541-352-6002 or call Ron Kikel at 541-352-1206.

Sept. 7 — Big Bingo at the Hood River Valley Adult Center, 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 4:30. All proceeds go toward the center’s Meals on Wheels program. Early Bird pots start at $20 and later games award bigger money. Refreshments available. The center is located at 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River.

Sept. 8 — Smoking Cessation Series begins, an 11-session series offered by Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 8, 13, 4, 15, 16, 22, 29 and Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27.

Learn a systematic approach to quitting through behavior modification techniques, coping skills, social support and more.

Registration is required and limited to 10 people; call 541-387-6516.

Sept. 9 — Volunteer work party at Beacon Rock State Park, to work on the new Hardy ridge Connector Trail. No prior experience necessary. Washington Trails Association provides tools and instruction. To register visit www.wta.org/volunteer/trail-work-parties or contact Ryan at 360-722-2657 or ryan@wta.org.

Sept. 9 — Adventures in Aging, the first in a series of workshops designed to help people of all ages embrace aging, offered twice at Columbia Gorge Community College Indian Creek Campus, room 102, Hood River, from noon to 1:30 p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m.

Gary and Barbara Young will address topics such as attitude, health, hobbies, volunteer opportunities and family relationships, and share their adventures thus far in embracing aging. To register, call Community Ed at 541-386-2055.

Sept. 9 — Gorge Grown Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. at Hood River Middle School, 1602 May St. For more info visit www.gorgegrown.com.

Sept. 9 — The Dalles Kiwanis Club Steak Feed, 5-7 p.m. at Sorosis Park in The Dalles. The $15 ticket buys an 8-ounce rib eye steak, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, dessert and drink. Children 12 and under accompanied by adults may have free hot dog, baked potato, dessert and drink. Dufur Boys will provide entertainment.

Sept. 9 — “Emergencies, Disasters and Evacuation 101,” a free community forum, 5:30-7 p.m. at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital’s education center.

In a quick and fascinating session, learn what you can do to help yourself, your family and your neighborhood in an emergency.

Sept. 9 — “Plants, Animals and Hikes in Denali National Park,” a talk and slide show by naturalist, teacher and photographer Paul Slichter at the September meeting of the Native Plant Society of Oregon, 7 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Community College The Dalles campus, in the board room of Building 1.

Sept. 10 — “Seniors Got Talent” auditions, 2-6 p.m. at Hood River Valley Adult Center. Top three finalists will compete in Salem on Sept. 18. Prizes: First, $250; second, $100; third, $50. Call to schedule audition: 541-386-2060.

Sept. 10-12 — Cemetery Tales 2010, a community event combining heritage with dynamic first-person monologues of people who are buried at Idlewilde Cemetery, sponsored by The History Museum of Hood River County.

Tours stage at Hood River Valley Adult Center, with performances taking place in Idlewilde Cemetery. Tickets are $15 per person.

For more info visit www.co.hood-river.or.us/museum  or contact Connie Nice at 541-386-6772 or thehistorymuseum@hrecn.net.

 Sept. 11 — Second Saturday at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Watch planes flying and taking off, hitch a ride in an antique car and more. The event is different each month. For more info call 541-308-1600 or visit www.waaamuseum.org.

Sept. 11 — Hood River Saturday Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fifth and Columbia streets in downtown Hood River. For more info visit www.hrsaturdaymarket.com or call 541-387-8349.

Sept. 11-12 — Fly-In at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lots of airplanes from all over; come watch them come and go. Museum with antique cars and airplanes, food, rides. Come early and have breakfast with the Lions Club from 7 to 10 a.m. Watch airplanes arrive on Saturday and leave on Sunday. For more info call 541-308-1600 or visit www.waaamuseum.org.

Sept. 11 — Vino & Fido, a benefit for Hood River’s Adopt A Dog program, noon to 5 p.m. at Wy’East Vineyards Tasting Room and Patio, 3189 Highway 35. there will be all sorts of tail-wagging activities including doggie diving, scavenger hunt, obstacle course, costume contest and more. Proceeds from sales of bottled wine and a raffle will be donated to Adopt A Dog.

Sept. 14 — Diabetic Education Series, a series of classes to educate and support those with diabetes, offered by Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 14, 16 and 21.

Registration is required and includes a one-hour private consultation. Insurance often covers the cost; scholarships available. A referral by health care provider is required.

To register call 541-387-6379.

Sept. 14 — Big Bingo at the Hood River Valley Adult Center, 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 4:30. All proceeds go toward the center’s Meals on Wheels program. Early Bird pots start at $20 and later games award bigger money. Refreshments available. The center is located at 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River.

 Sept. 16 — Gorge Grown Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. at Hood River Middle School, 1602 May St. For more info visit www.gorgegrown.com.

Sept. 16 — Second annual United Way Hawaiian Luau Kick-off Party, 5:30-9 p.m. at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, 1600 Museum Road in Hood River.

The event will feature authentic Hawaiian cuisine, silent and live auctions, music by concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer and Hawaiian dancers.

Tickets are $40 ($300 for a reserved table of eight); available at Waucoma Bookstore and Best Western Hood River Inn (koconnormcnew@hoodriverinn.com). 

Sept. 17 — 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.

Sept. 18 — Hood River Saturday Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fifth and Columbia streets in downtown Hood River. For more info visit www.hrsaturdaymarket.com or call 541-387-8349.

Sept. 18 — 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.

Sept. 20 — “Preparing for the Birth of Your Baby,” first in a six-class series, 6-8 p.m. at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital’s education center.

Classes continue 6-8 p.m. Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25.

The class fee is 485; scholarships are available. To register, call 541-387-6344.

 Sept. 21 — “Snoring: A Silent Killer?” a free community forum offered by Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the hospital’s education center.

Respiratory therapist Al Cady, himself a former sleep disorder sufferer, will explain common sleep problems, the latest treatment options and more. A screening test is offered to participants at the end of the class to help determine the need to further investigate symptoms.

To register, call Community Education at 541-386-2055.

Sept. 21 — Big Bingo at the Hood River Valley Adult Center, 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 4:30. All proceeds go toward the center’s Meals on Wheels program. Early Bird pots start at $20 and later games award bigger money. Refreshments available. The center is located at 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River.

Sept. 22 — Wine, Women & Wow!, a networking event for Gorge women hosted by Soroptimist International of HR, 5-7 p.m. at the Gorge Room at Best Western Hood River Inn. Table spaces for businesses and nonprofit organizations may be rented for $40 and $30 respectively. (Price for a whole table is $100.) To reserve a spot, contact SIHR at 509-637-0361 or SIhoodriver@soroptimist.net. Deadline is Sept. 15.

Sept. 23 — Community Care Forum, sponsored by Infinity Rehab, 3-5 p.m. at the Columbia Gorge Hotel in Hood River.

All Gorge-area healthcare and elder care workers are encouraged to come to this educational networking event that is free to the general public.

The guest speaker will be Dr. David Russo, who will be presenting on low back pain as well as the elderly.

For more info contact Jenelle Dennis, director of admissions and marketing at the Hood River Care Center, 541-386-2688 or jdennis@prestigecare.com.

 Sept. 23 — Gorge Grown Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. at Hood River Middle School, 1602 May St. For more info visit www.gorgegrown.com.

Sept. 25 — Hood River Saturday Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fifth and Columbia streets in downtown Hood River. For more info visit www.hrsaturdaymarket.com or call 541-387-8349.

Sept. 28 — Big Bingo at the Hood River Valley Adult Center, 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 4:30. All proceeds go toward the center’s Meals on Wheels program. Early Bird pots start at $20 and later games award bigger money. Refreshments available. The center is located at 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River.

Sept. 29 — “Are You a Pre-Diabetic?” a free community forum offered by Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, 3-5 p.m. at the hospital’s education center.

Diabetes educators will help you understand what pre-diabetes is, the signs and symptoms of a pre-diabetic and what you can do to lead a healthy life.

To register, call 541-387-6381.

Sept. 30 — Gorge Grown Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. at Hood River Middle School, 1602 May St. For more info visit www.gorgegrown.com.

Oct. 2 — PTO Rummage Sale at Westside-Dos Mundos Elementary School, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The PTO hopes to raise funds to purchase 15-20 new computers for an additional computer lab at the school. For more info or to volunteer contact event coordinator Megan Spears at megans@disorder2order.com.

Oct. 2 — Leos Club bottle/can collection, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rosauers parking lot near the Lions newspaper recycling trailer. Monies raised from return deposit containers will be donated to various nonprofit groups in the community. Containers do not need to be sorted.

Oct. 7 — Gorge Grown Farmers Market, last market of the season, 4-7 p.m. at Hood River Middle School, 1602 May St. For more info visit www.gorgegrown.com.

Oct. 15 — 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.

Oct. 16 — 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.