April 11: A day of fashion and art
Two fundraisers will be held April 11: the annual May Street Lasagna Feed and Art Auction, and the HRV Fashion Show and Art Auction. The events will raise funds for art, fashion and scholarship programs.
‘Cataclysms’ lecture will repeats on Feb. 26
If you missed the “Cataclysms On the Columbia” presentation at Springhouse Cellear Winery on Feb. 19, here’s one more chance.
GTA looks at Gorge technology education
The Gorge Technology Alliance invites the community to a Feb. 26 gathering for a discussion on higher educational initiatives to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) opportunities in the Gorge.
Soroptimist seeks past ‘Opportunity’ awardees
Soroptimist of Hood River is hoping to hear from some of the dozens of women who have received its Women’s Opportunity Award in the past 15-20 years.
Mid-Columbia students honored for artwork
The Dalles Art Center has announced the 2013 awards for the Annual Mid Columbia Middle and High School open juried show.
Parkdale News: Time go to from sign-ups to roundups; breakfasts, too
It’s a sure sign that spring is on its way in the Upper Valley when it’s time to sign up your children for Little League!
Local nurse asks for help in Haiti mission
Local nurse asks forTina Jorgensen of Glenwood, a recovery room nurse at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, is traveling with an aid group to Haiti and asks the community for help.
United Way provides 2013 grant packets
The 2013 United Way of the Columbia Gorge allocations application packets will be available throughout the month of February from the United Way of the Columbia Gorge office.
‘It will change your life . . .’
Brooke Brown, Advisory Board Member with Big Brothers Big Sisters writes:
Mosier kids say ‘yes’ to tofu
Mosier Schools held a “tofu tasting table” in December.
Home repair loans seek homes
Use local contractors, receive up to $15,000
Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation is now accepting pre-applications to assess the need for a regional Home Repair Program in Sherman, Wasco and Hood River counties.
Words of gratitude from near and far
The Family Council at the Hood River Care Center; The Parkhurst House; Riverside Community Church
Pie Night serves ‘good, clean’ fun
HRVHS Booster Club event raises $471, deliciously
Pie Night, a multi-flavored fundraiser, earned $471 for Hood River Valley High School Booster Club on Friday
Volunteer tax preparers sought
For more than 35 years in the Gorge, the AARP Tax-Aide program has been operating with volunteers to prepare taxes for senior citizens and low- to moderate-income persons, at no charge.
Gallery continues Holiday Art Show
Columbia Art Gallery in Hood River continues its tradition of featuring small works for the Holiday Art Show. Every year, our talented local and regional artists create smaller pieces just in time for the gift-giving season. The show is a great way to find affordable treasures and support local artists! Also back in December – ornaments from potters Dawn Elle and Michele Rigert, and glass artist Charlene Fort.
