Share the Warmth: a way to give back
What can we all do to help our community during the holidays?
‘Everybody’s got the spirit’
Once again, the Hood River County Christmas Project has spread Christmas cheer to families who might not have had any otherwise.
Volunteers fuel Meals on Wheels
There is no stopping Meals on Wheels.
FISH food banks are well-stocked with volunteers
Volunteers are the heart of the FISH food bank in its four locations in Hood River County.
Winter-long welcome mat: Hood River Warming Shelter
Warming Shelter is a place of stories.
A holiday up-twist to the ‘Hit and Run’
The teams arrived in cheerful clusters to the front lobby of Walmart on Dec. 16, with charitable hearts a-ready and gift lists in hand.
Big Brothers mixes gratitude and friendship
“Bigs” and “Littles” celebrated together on Dec. 8, when the Moose Lodge in The Dalles hosted its annual Breakfast with Santa for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Columbia Gorge.
Helping in Uganda: Knitting broken lives together
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” — Mister Rogers
Kaleidoscope: 15 years of the Nutcracker
Nearly 400 ballet students at Columbia Gorge Dance Academy performed in three shows of “Scenes from The Nutcracker” over the weekend in Hood River Middle School’s auditorium.
This was the 15th annual benefit performance of “Scenes from The Nutcracker” for FISH and Providence Hospice of the Gorge.
A CAST and CGCC production: A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens’ classic tale, directed by Richard Parker: Opens Dec. 8 at Columbia Center for the Arts
Everyone knows what became of “the clutching, covetous old sinner” Ebenezer Scrooge.
Kaleidoscope: Hood River history told by yoga
Local lawyer uses exercise to teach about Hood River’s past
This past April, my parents invited my brother and I on a cruise through the Galapagos Islands aboard the National Geographic Endeavor. On the second night we anchored off of Isla Espanola, also known as Hood Island. The island is famous as an albatross breeding ground. As a maritime attorney and local Hood River history buff, the island was significant to me.
Rainy runs raise funds
It’s just one little fun run, but it helps students throughout the school year.
All-weather fun at Autumn Festivals
The “sun breaks” that blessed Harvest Fest-goers this weekend provided just enough warmth and rain-free moments to enjoy the many outdoor aspects of the event.
Kaleidoscope: Tales from the Fruit Loop
This week's Kaleidoscope focuses on the places and people of the Hood River Valley Fruit Loop.
