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Columbia Gorge News www.columbiagorgenews.com Wednesday, August 18, 2021 B5 WHAT'S HAPPENING What’s Happening is a free service of Columbia Gorge News and may be edited for length. Items can also be found online on the Columbia Gorge News website (Gorge Life tab); calendar items are updated daily. Send items to trish- aw@gorgenews.com. Call to Artists ■ Sept. 8 — Deadline, Artists of the Gorge Exhibition, Stevenson Community Library, 120 N.W. Vancouver Ave., Stevenson. Exhibition will be Oct. 1-30. More info at fvrl.org/artists-gorge or 360-906-4823. On Stage ■ Aug. 20-22 — “The Breath of Life” at Columbia Center for the Arts. Staged reading; Aug. 20 is a fund- raiser for CCA and begins at 5:30 p.m.; Aug. 21-22 at 6 p.m. More info at colum- biaarts.org. ■ Aug. 28 — Eclipsed!, 6 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Masked ball and dinner theater; fund- raiser for The Civic. Limited seating; doors open at 6 p.m., play and dinner at 7 p.m. Tax deductible tickets at Klindt’s Booksellers The Civic box office, 541-298-8533. Reunions ■ CANCELED Aug. 27-29 — The Dalles High School Class of 1980. Children and Teens ■ Aug. 16 — Millie’s Place Play & Learn Session, 9-10:30 a.m. at the Library Garden, 502 State St., Hood River. For preschool-aged children and their grownups. ■ Aug. 18 — Millie’s Place Play & Learn Session, 9-10:30 a.m. on the Doppio Patio, 310 Oak St., Hood River. For preschool-aged children and their grownups. ■ Tuesdays — Hood River Squares Chess Club Weekly Tournament, 5-7 p.m. Free online chess through lichess. org; click “Community” tab under “Teams.” All abilities are welcome; individuals can also make challenges any time, and games can be played at any pace. For more information on joining, email Justin at sushiokala- ni@gorge.net. ■ Tuesdays — Sea Scouts, 7-8:30 p.m. downstairs at The Dalles UCC, 111 E. Fifth St. (marine branch of Boy Scouts). Open to all teens ages 14-20. Bring mask. Info at 707- 363-5353 or ssfree- dom399@gmail.com. ■ Wednesdays — Online Teen Hangout, 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Hood River County Library District. Games, chat, etc. Email rachelt@hoodriverli- brary.org to join. For teens. ■ Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays — Virtual Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., sponsored by Wasco County Library. Wednesday is for babies (birth to 18 months), Thursday is for toddlers and Friday for preschoolers. For information on how to join, contact thedallespub- liclibrary@gmail.com or 541-296-2815. ■ Thursdays — Storytime on Facebook, 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Hood River County Library District. Join Teacher Jana each week for stories and songs. ■ Fridays — Children’s Activity, 3-4 p.m. at Tucker Road Baptist Church, 1450 Tucker Road, Hood River. Includes bible study, mission study and fun. Ages 5-12. Contact Pastor Dean for more info at 360-944-0964. Community Events ■ Aug. 18 — Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Hood River County Transportation District, 4-5:30 p.m. via Zoom; call 253-215- 8782, Meeting ID: 841 5445 7952, Password: 033701 or visit us02web.zoom. us/j/84154457952?p- wd=cHZMTGxWUkpPVG- ZFK2xrYmRNWUcwQT09. ■ Aug. 19 — NORCOR Board Meeting, 10 a.m. to noon via Zoom, was- cocounty-org.zoom. us/j/88623962373; Meeting ID: 886 2396 2373. One tap mobile, +12532158782,,88- 623962373# US (Tacoma) or +13462487799,,88- 623962373# US (Houston). ■ Aug. 19 — Odell Mobile Farmers Market, 4-6 p.m. at Oregon Child Development Coalition, 3485 Early Road. ■ Aug. 19 — Families in the Park, 7 p.m. at Jackson Park, Hood River. Sister Mercy. Eyeopeners Lions Club serves hamburgers and hotdogs beginning at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. ■ Aug. 19-22 — Wasco County Fair and Rodeo, 81849 Fairgrounds Road, Tygh Valley. More at www. facebook.com/wascofair. ■ Aug. 20 — Mercado del Valle Farmers Market, 4-6 p.m. at Atkinson Drive, downtown Odell. ■ Aug. 21 — Hazardous Waste Collection Event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hood River Garbage Service, 3440 Guignard Drive. For more info, call Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling, 541-506-2636, or visit www.tricountyrecycle. com. ■ Aug. 22 — Wasco County Youth Livestock Auction, 9 a.m. at the Wasco County Fairgrounds, Hunt Park, Tygh Valley. To join The Dalles Chamber Livestock Pool, call 541- 296-2231 or email Jes-sie@ TheDallesChamber.com no later than 3 p.m. on Aug. 20. ■ Thru Aug. 23 — Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo August, at the fairgrounds in Goldendale. More at klickitatcountyfair. com or www.facebook.com/ klickitatcounty.fair. ■ Aug. 26 — Carson Mobile Farmers Market, noon to 2 p.m. at Backwoods Brewing Company, 1162 Wind River Highway; Cascade Locks Mobile Farmers Market, 4-6 p.m. at 300 S.W. WaNaPa Street. ■ Aug. 26 — Crop Talk, 5:30-7 p.m. For a link, email Dan@ ucdwa.org. Klickitat Canyon Winery. Sponsored by Gorge Grown Food Network, Underwood Conservation District and OSU Extension and held every fourth Thursday. ■ Aug. 26 — Families in the Park, 7 p.m. at Jackson Park, Hood River. Jennifer Batten and Full Steam. Eyeopeners Lions Club serves chicken or vegetable fajitas beginning at 6:30 p.m. ■ Aug. 27-Sept. 6 — Volunteers Needed at Oregon State Fair. Oregon Retired Educators need volunteers to host 1912 Criterion School (located on fairgrounds). Work in pairs, “meet & greet” three hour shifts. Free parking, admis- sion. Contact Carol Greeno at 503-362-6015 if interested. ■ Aug. 28 — Riverhawk Run, 9 a.m. at Sorosis Park, The Dalles. 3K Run/Walk 5K Run/Walk; prizes for top three in all divisions and races. $10 Pre-Registration for adults, $5 for under 18. $15 Registration the day of (8-8:45 a.m.) ■ Aug. 28 — The Dalles Moose Lodge 2075 Ribbon Cutting and Community Block Party, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the lodge, 212 E. Second St., The Dalles. Food, live music, bounce houses, family games, beer garden (for purchase) and more. Info at ww.facebook. com/mooselodge2075 (click “events” tab). ■ Aug. 28 — Eclipsed! Fundraiser, 6 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium, The Dalles. Dinner and play begin at 7 p.m. Masked ball, dinner theater with audience participation and murder mystery. Tickets at Klindt’s or The Civic Box office, 541- 298-8533. Limited tickets available. ■ Sept. 1 — Mid- Columbia Economic Development District Strategy Meeting: Strategies. Virtual meeting; visit mcedd.org/strategy/ get-involved to participate. More info at Jessica@mcedd. org, and 541-296-2266. ■ Sept. 2 — Odell Mobile Farmers Market, 4-6 p.m. at Oregon Child Development Coalition, 3485 Early Road. ■ Sept. 2 — NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of the Gorge, 6-7:30 p.m. via Zoom (in-person meet-ings are suspend due to COVID); for a link, email susanbgabay@ gmail.com or margiest@ centurylink.net. Provides a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family mem- bers of persons with mental illness, meeting the first Thursday of the month. ■ Sept. 3 — Mercado del Valle Farmers Market, 4-6 p.m. at Atkinson Drive, downtown Odell. ■ Sept. 4 — Lyle Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 7-10 a.m. at Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. ■ Sept. 6 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. No potluck; masks required. ■ Sept. 9 — Carson Mobile Farmers Market, noon to 2 p.m. at Backwoods Brewing Company, 1162 Wind River Highway; Cascade Locks Mobile Farmers Market, 4-6 p.m. at 300 S.W. WaNaPa Street. ■ Sept. 9 — The Dalles Kiwanis Club Steak Feed, 4:30-7 p.m. at Sorosis Park, The Dalles. Annual fund- raiser; to-go boxes available. Tickets thru Eventbrite or any Kiwanis member. ■ Sept. 11 — Hazardous Waste Collection Event (for rural households and small businesses), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mid Valley Market, 3380 Odell Highway, Odell. More info at 541-506-2636, or visit www.tricountyrecycle.com. Ongoing ■ Now — Free Organ Lessons. By Garry Estep, Zion Lutheran organist; for individuals or groups for those who play piano and would like to learn how to play a pipe organ. By ap- pointment; contact estep- garry@gmail.com for info. ■ Daily — Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles. More informa- tion at www.gorgediscovery. org or call 541-296-8600. ■ Monday, Wednesday and Saturday — NU-2-U Shop Open, 9 a.m. to noon at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth, The Dalles. Enter via front desk; masks required. No trying on clothes, no refunds. Donations of clothing items now accepted. More infor- mation at 541-296-4788. ■ Monday, Wednesday and Friday — Strong Women, 10-11 a.m. at the Cascade Locks cemetery. ■ Monday thru Friday — Klickitat Senior Services Telephone Support, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Goldendale, 509- 773-3757; White Salmon, 509-493-3068; or Toll Free, 1- 800-447-7858. Staff will direct callers to available resources, assist with online benefit applications and issues with Social Security and Medicare. Seniors can also call for essential grocery delivery, prescription pickup or food bank needs. ■ Tuesdays in August — Free Food Boxes for Kids, 9-11 a.m. at Mid Valley Elementary, Odell. Sponsored by FISH and Columbia Gorge Food Bank. ■ Tuesdays — Movement and Yoga, 10 a.m. at the Mt. Hood Town Hall. Pay what you can if you can; all are welcome. Bring your own mat. Questions to cindy@ yogavisual.com. ■ Tuesdays — White Salmon Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. at Rheingarten Park; thru Sept. 14. ■ Tuesdays — Harmony of the Gorge Chorus, 6:30-8 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bingen. Masks, social distancing. Info at 541-490-2481. ■ Tuesdays, Sept. 21-Nov. 16 — Mommy Wellness, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom; register at 541-296-7319 or visit mcmc.net. Sept. 21: Introduction, Yoga & Home Exercise Programs; Sept. 28: Infant Biomechanics, Breastfeeding, & Lactation Support and Ab Lab; Oct. 5: Infant Massage and Baby Sign; Oct. 12: Return to Running & Exercise; Oct. 19: Early Child Development & Feeding; Oct. 26: Maternal Mental Health and Post Belly Workout; Nov. 2: Nutrition for Mom & Baby and Kegels, Bladder Health, & Exercise; Nov. 9: Sexual Healing, Scar Management & Exercise; Nov. 16: Post-Partum Exercise, Restful Sleep & Mindfulness for Moms. ■ Wednesdays — The Dalles Rotary Club, noon via Zoom. Address: us02web. zoom.us/j/693639881?p- wd=UFlNdWw2QTZGTUR- mRHVhY3VlZUQvQT09 (us02web.zoom.us). ■ Wednesdays — Gorge Grown Mobile Farmers Markets, May thru October. Moro, first and third Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. at Huskey’s 97 Market, 106 Main St.; Maupin, second and fourth Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. at Kaiser Park, 506 Deschutes Ave.; The Dalles, every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at The Dalles Transit Center, 802 Chenowith Loop Road. Market info, COVID guidelines at www.gorge- grown.com. ■ First & Third Wednesday — Lyle Good Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Drive- thru service during COVID restrictions. Come in, apply and take food home the same day. ■ Wednesdays & Saturdays thru August — Thrift Shop, 9 a.m. to noon at Hood River Valley Christian Church, Hood River. Volunteers needed to work shifts at the shop; call 541-806-4011 for details. ■ Thursdays — Take Pounds Off Sensible (TOPS) Support Group, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in and 9 a.m. meeting at Zion Church, 10th and Union, The Dalles. First meeting is free. ■ Thursdays — The Dalles Kiwanis Club Meetings, noon at Spooky’s, The Dalles. Visitors welcome. More information at www. thedalleskiwanis.org or The-Dalles-Kiwanis-Club on Facebook. Aug. 12: David Warden, new executive director of Mid-Columbia Medical Center Health Foundation; Aug. 19: School Board Member Rebecca Thistlethwaite reports on the North Wasco Co. Education Foundation. ■ Thursday, Friday and Saturday — Hood River Valley Adult Center Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels. Masks must be worn and provided hand sanitizer used before entering; limited capacity inside. ■ Thursday, Friday, and Saturday — The Original Wasco County Courthouse Open, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 410 West Second Place, The Dalles. Masks required and COVID-19 precautions observed. Admission free to members and $3 per adult; families welcome. ■ Fridays — Gorge Women in Black, Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. at the corner of Fifth and Oak, Hood River. Standing in silence for peace and justice. ■ Fridays — Bilingual Conversation Series, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom, us02web. zoom.us/j/88382995731. Casual language exchange; part English and part Spanish. Sponsored by Hood River County Library District. ■ Fridays — Hood River Mobile Farmers Market, noon-2 p.m. at Hawk’s Ridge Assisted Living, 1795 Eighth Street thru October; Lyle Mobile Farmers Market, 4-6 p.m. at Lyle Activity Center, 308 Klickitat Street thru October. ■ Saturdays — Master Gardener Plant Clinics, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Saturday, Dickey Farms, 806 W. Steuben St., Bingen; third Saturday, Tum A Lum Lumber, 408 Highway 35, Hood River; second, fourth and fifth Saturdays, Hood River Supply, 1945 12th St., Hood River. Public invited to ask home gardening ques- tions for Master Gardener recommendations. Bring a sample or photo of the pest, plant disease or concern. ■ Saturdays — Gorge Grown Farmers Markets: Hood River Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fifth and Columbia parking lot thru Nov. 30; Goldendale Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 903 E. Broadway thru Sept. 25; The Dalles Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Park on Union Street thru Oct. 9 (interested volun- teers, email tdfmvolunteer@ gmail.com); Stevenson Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the waterfront, 140 SW Cascade Ave., thru Oct. 9. Market info, COVID guide- lines at www.gorgegrown. com. ■ Saturdays — Grief Share, 10 a.m. to noon in the fellowship hall at Tucker Road Baptist Church, 1450 Tucker Road, Hood River. Contact Pastor Dean for more info at 360-944-0964. ■ Saturdays — Historical Twin Bridges Museum, noon to 5 p.m. at 403 E. Klickitat St., Lyle. Admission by donation. Thru Sept. 4. Public Notices WHITE SALMON PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT BUILDING PER- MIT FEE INCREASES Th e K l i c k i t a t County Building De- partment waived the annual fee increase on October 1, 2020, but will be increasing fees by 2%, effective O c t o b e r 1, 2 0 21. Other fees will in- c re a s e b y $ 5 . 0 0 , while the fee to place a factory assem- bled structure, such as a manufactured home, will increase by $25.00. The Building De- partment is large- ly funded by the C o u n t y ’ s G e n e ra l Fund. The proposed increases will not re- sult in a profit for the County, but will aid in covering expenses of permitting and doing inspections, and the general costs of doing daily business. The fees paid for permitting and plan review provide the services of review- ing plans for code compliance, issuing permits, and per- forming inspections during the project. The Building Depart- ment also answers questions you may have prior to starting a project. Additionally, the fees for recording documents are due to increase on July 25, 2021, per RCW 36.22.175. This will affect the fee for a Special Outbuilding Permit. If you would like m o re i n f o r m a t i o n about this topic, p l e a s e c a l l Ly n n Ward at 509-773- 3706, or email lyn- nw@klickitatcounty. org. July 14, 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 22, 2021 WS #282 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Klickitat County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 1:30 PM on Tues- day, August 24, 2021 in the Commission- er’s Meeting Room, 205 S. Columbus, Room 101, Golden- dale, WA 98620 to determine whether Klickitat County Park and Recreation Dis- trict No. 2 meets the criteria required for dissolution pursuant to RCW 36.96.010(3) and to allow all in- terested persons an opportunity to ap- pear and be heard. Dated this 20th day of July 2021. DAVID SAUTER, CHAIRMAN B O A R D O F COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS KLICKITAT COUN- TY, WASHINGTON A u g . 4 , 11, 18 , 2021 WS #287 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Chapter 36.81.070 Of the Re- vised Code of Wash- ington, the Board of County Commis- sioners are to hold a public hearing prior to establishing pub- lic roads. The road to be established is the entire length of Park Pl. The hearing has been set by Res- olution No. 08021. The Resolution is available for viewing at Klickitat County Public Works Office Location at 115 S. Golden, Goldendale, WA 98620, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, A u g u s t 2 4 , 2 0 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ room in the Klickitat County Courthouse, Goldendale, Wash- ington at which time any person may ap- pear and be heard for or against the proposed establish- ments. Dated this 27th day of July 2021. B O A R D O F COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS Klickitat County, Washington David M. Sauter, Chairman Jacob Anderson, Commissioner Dan Christopher, Commissioner ATTEST: Lee Snell Clerk of the Board In and for the County of Klickitat, State of Wash- ington A u g . 4 , 11, 18 , 2021 WS #293 PUBLIC NOTICE White Salmon Val- ley School District 405-17 declares the following as surplus: 19 9 3 B l u e b i r d Transit —No Mini- mum Bid VIN# 1BAAHBSA- 2PF056988 Mileage 137,909 Capacity 72 Please submit your sealed bids to White Salmon Val- ley School District, ATTN: Niki Clifford/ BUS BID, PO Box 157, White Salmon, WA 98672. Please include your name, address and phone number along with your bid amount. Bids will be reviewed on Monday, August 23, 2021. For additional in- formation about the bus please contact the WSVSD Trans- por tation Depar t- ment at 509-493- 1590. Niki Clifford Human Resources Administrative As- sistant Administrative As- sistant to the Super- intendent White Salmon Valley Schools PO Box 157 170 NW Lincoln Street White Salmon, WA 98672 5 0 9 - 4 9 3 - 15 0 0 ext. 102 Aug. 11, 18, 2021 WS #299 CITY OF BINGEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Bingen City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed short plat identified below. The public hearing will be held via zoom tele- conference at 7:00 p . m . o n Tu e s d a y, September 7, 2021. To attend the meet- ing or make a public comment please see instructions posted online at www.bing- enwashington.org, contact clerk@bin- genwashington.org, or call (509) 493- 212 2 b e f o re 5 : 0 0 p.m. on September 7, 2021. Description of Proposal: Proposed 4-lot short plat of a 9.72-acre parcel at 806 W Steuben St (Dickey Farms). Location of Proposal: 806 W Steuben St, Bingen, WA Parcel No. 03113013000703 Applicant: Paul Rudinsky McKenzie River Company Develop- ment, LLC 86325 Wild Turkey Way Eugene, OR 97402 Th e C i t y C o u n - cil is the approval authority for this application. The cri- teria upon which the decision on this application will be based include BCC Title 16 and 17. Fail- ure to raise an issue, in person or by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to af ford the City Council an oppor- tunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to Superior Court based on that i s s u e . A s t a f f re - port will be available seven days before the hearing and the complete application materials are avail- able to review upon request. Aug. 18, 2021 WS #304 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HERE- BY GIVEN that the Klickitat County B o a rd o f C o u n t y Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. To join the Zoom meeting: type in https:// us02web.zoom. us/j/586587651 in your browser or use one of the call-in numbers below and Meeting ID: 586 587 651 669-900-6833 346-248-7799 929-205-6099 253-215-8782 301-715-8592 312-626-6799 THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to hear an appeal of SEPA determination SEPA2021-20, and review and receive testimony for a pro- posed 2 lot shor t plat (SPL2021-19). The proposed short plat is located in a portion of Section 25, T4N, R10E, and Section 30, T4N, R11E, W.M. Klickitat C o u n t y, W A ( H u - sum vicinity). Appli- cants: Gary & Judy Gottschalk; Parcel N o . 0 4 - 11 - 3 0 0 0 - 0007/00 and 04-10- 2500-0007/00. Th e B o a r d o f County Commis- sioners may affirm, modify, reverse; or continue the matter to a set time and place. Information on the proposal is available from the Klickitat County Planning Department, 228 W. Main St., Golden- dale, WA. By order of the Klickitat County Board of Commis- sioners dated this 12th day of August, 2021. Aug. 18, 2021 WS #305
