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History in Graffiti style

The newest mural at Hood River Middle School is both companion and counterpoint to the older murals located across the west courtyard.

Pet of the Week: Toby is ‘adorable, blossoming’

This week volunteers at Adopt A Dog have selected Toby as the program’s adoptable pet of the week. They describe him as follows:

Dogs at Work to benefit HRAAD

As a benefit for Hood River Adopt A Dog, local veterinarian and herding dog trainer Dr. Cynthia Mills will demonstrate the herding skills of her award winning dogs, Folly, Mango, and Krayken on June 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lady Washington returns to Gorge June 22-23

The brig Lady Washington, the official ship of Washington state, and the topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain are in the second half of a seven-week tour of Columbia River ports, and are scheduled to make a two-day visit to Stevenson, Wash., June 22-24.

24-hour ‘Dayshoot’ announced

The Oregon Project Dayshoot 30th Anniversary event seeks photojournalists and videographers to participate in a historic 24-hour project on July 15.

Friends of the Quail

Two sharp-eyed passers-by saved a passel of baby quail that fell into a storm drain on June 11.

MID VALLEY NEWS: Odell Methodist church holds barbecue June 29

The Pine Grove-Odell United Methodist Church is hosting a community barbecue at the Odell church June 29 beginning at 5 p.m. The street on the north side of the church will be closed for this event.

‘Earth Laughs’ finalists chosen

Columbia Art Gallery has announced the finalists for its “The Earth Laughs In Flowers” juried photography competition. Their work will be featured in a month-long show at the gallery in Hood River, opening Friday, July 5, at 6 p.m.

Roots and Branches: Aya Endow -- Tiny, soft-spoken, legendary

Aya Endow passed away last Wednesday, slipping softly into another place, leaving this world as she had lived in it. Unassuming, unpretentious, beautiful to the very core of her being.

Young buck settles in as brewer

Derrak Smith is the youngest brewer in any of the county’s five commercial breweries, and he works in the oldest, and smallest, ale house. Smith’s story is a unique one, even in the diverse field of ale authors in our midst.

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Big Horse still kickin'

Hood River's oldest brew pub turns 25

A certain vigor was always needed to run a three-story restaurant.

‘Clean House’ staged reading June 21-22

CAST Theater and Columbia Center for the Arts present a staged reading of “The Clean House,” a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Sarah Ruhl’s “The Clean House” is a comedy that takes place in the home of a married couple who are both doctors. They have hired a Brazilian housekeeper named Matilde, an aspiring comedian who’s more interested in writing the “perfect joke” than in house-cleaning.

Entertainment Update for June 19

Bram Brata’ Steel Band at Mt. Hood Winery ; ‘Livin’ Tiny’ at Pint Shack; ‘Daisy Mayhem’ play house concert June 25; Sassparilla at CEBU Lounge

Savor the Fruit Loop Wine Celebration this weekend

The annual Fruit Loop Wine Celebration will take place June 22-23, showcasing the Hood River County Fruit Loop’s wines.

City funds assure court renovation

Council commits $24,842

There’ll be no double-fault on tennis court grant funding, thanks to a boost from the City of Hood River.

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Events

Mental Health First Aid Training for rural communities in the Gorge -- 06/19/13 at Underwood Community Center

Story time at Hood River Library -- 06/19/13 at Hood River Library

Exhibit: "Art a Day" -- 06/19/13 at Columbia Center for the Arts

Kickoff party for summer fun at the Cascade Locks library -- 06/19/13 at Cascade Locks Library

Jugglemania! -- 06/19/13 at Hood River Library

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