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B6 Hood River News, Wednesday, January 14, 2015 H APPENINGS Happenings may be edited for length. Listings may also be found online at hoodrivernews.com; click the Events tab. CALL TO ARTISTS ■ KOOBDOOGA: An Exhi- bition — Entry deadline Jan. 24, 2015. Exhibition at White Salmon Library; artists’ reception Jan. 31, 2-4 p.m. Artwork, pho- tographs, bead work, fiber arts, mediums to relate to the library’s first Community Reads Event featuring book “Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher.” Interested artists may pick up a copy of the book, exhibition details, display agreement and registration form at the library. KOOBDOOGA Committee reserves the right to reject works that do not meet the exhibition criteria. More info at 509-493-1132. AUDITIONS ■ Jan. 18-19 — “Good People,” Sun., 1-3 p.m. and Mon., 6-8. At the Columbia Cen- ter for the Arts. Roles for 4 women and 2 men. Readings will be from script. Sides are available at the art center at the gallery desk. For more informa- tion, please email judieh@ gorge.net or call 541-386-6221. FOR CHILDREN ■ Story Time at Hood River Library: To better meet the needs of different age groups, the library is offering two different story times: Music and Movement is perfect for infants and toddlers who aren’t quite ready to sit still for long and love to move; Song and Stories is ideal for older children who have an awareness of reading and can sit for longer stories. Baby/Toddler storytime and Big Kids story time, 10:30 a.m. Thursday mornings. ■ New Parent Services Playgroups For parents and their children ages newborn to 5; for more info contact Nancy Johanson Paul at 541-436-0319 or nan- cyp@nextdoorinc.org. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cascade Locks City Hall gym. Tuesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. at Hood River Alliance Church, 2650 Montello Ave. (Contact the church at 541-386-2812 for de- tails.) Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. at HR Early Childhood Center (former Pine Grove School), bilingual, with developmental specialists available (follows school calen- dar). For more info call 541-386- 4919. EXHIBITS ■ Through Jan. 31 — “New Year, New Work,” 11-5 p.m. at the Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade St. Featuring work of 10 local artists: Julie Abowitt, Laurel Bushman, Merilee Cooper, Charlene Fort, Sally Gilchrist, Barbara Murphy, David Ryan, Sally Reichmuth, Steve Stegall, and Jennifer Szolnoki. ■ Jan. 31 — Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum in The Dalles presents Braceros of the Pacific Northwest presentation with Dr. Roberto de Anda, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Optional dinner ($15) at 6 p.m.; presenta- tion at 7. RSVP by Jan. 28 to 541-296-8600 ext. 201 or gorgediscovery.org. ■ Jan. 31-Feb. 15 — Braceros of the Pacific Northwest, Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Dr., The Dalles. Bilingual exhibi- tion organized by the Smithson- ian's National Museum and ex- amines experiences of bracero workers and families, providing insight into Mexican American history and historical back- ground to today's debates on guest worker programs. For more info call 541-296-8600 ext. 201. COMMUNITY EVENTS ■ Jan. 13 — Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group, 6-7 p.m. at River of Life Assembly, 879 Tucker Rd. Dr. Li- ette Witherrite will speak about pregnancy after a loss. For more info call Cameron Teems, RNC- OB, 541-490-2136. ■ Jan. 14 — Gentle yoga for beginning seniors 50 and over, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Hood River Care Center, 729 Henderson Rd. Free. Taught by certified yoga instructor Christine Shannon. Wear loose, comfort- able clothing; bring yoga mat and water bottle; some mats available onsite. No experience necessary. ■ Jan. 14 — Free car seat check, 11-1 p.m. at HR Fire Sta- tion, 1785 Meyer Parkway. Ex- pectant parents, grandparents and parents of children under 4 feet 9 inches are encouraged to attend to have seat installations checked by car seat technician Elizabeth Stillwell. Second Wednesday of each month. ■ Jan. 14 — The Mellow Guitar of Bill Davis, 11:30- 12:30 p.m. at HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brookside Drive on the Heights. ■ Jan. 15 — Panel on do- mestic violence and sexual assault, 11-12:30 p.m. at the OSU Extension Office, 2990 Ex- periment Station Dr. Several local agencies will discuss the preva- lence of domestic violence and sexual assault and the roles the organizations play in addressing and preventing these issues. For more info contact Lauren Krae- mer at 541-386-3343 or lau- ren.kraemer@oregonstate.edu. ■ Jan. 15 — CASA 101, 5:15-6 p.m. at CASA office, 1340 Wasco St. Thinking about becoming a volunteer or curious about what CASA is and what volunteers do? Informal talk. ■ Jan. 15 — Green Drinks at Volcanic Bottle Shoppe, 5:30-7 p.m. By Gorge Owned and member businesses, Green Drinks is a monthly networking event that aims to raise aware- ness about environmentally friendly business practices while providing a quality networking opportunity for members of the community. $5 suggested dona- tion, free for GO! members. ■ Jan. 15 — Hood River Warming Shelter volunteer training, 7-9 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran. Final training event of the season, but there's still eight weeks left to volunteer! Help keep our unsheltered neighbors warm and safe as we enter the coldest months of the years. ■ Jan. 16 — Friday Fun Lunch with The Simcoe Boys, 11-1:30 p.m. at HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brookside Drive on the Heights. Dancers and listeners welcome. ■ Jan. 16 — HR History Museum fundraiser, “Maver- ick,” 300 E. Marina Dr. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; movie at 6. 1994 movie featuring Mel Gib- son, Jodi Foster and James Gar- ner. Funds to repair museum’s paddlewheel. Movie is cospon- sored by HR County Library Dis- trict. Free with museum admis- sion: $5 adults, children under 10 free, museum members and active military free. ■ Jan. 17 — Discussion, “Grave matters: Cultural Di- versity on Life and Death,” 2 p.m. at the Hood River Library. Free. Hosted by Hood River County Library District and spon- sored by Oregon Humanities. With Courtney Campbell, Ore- gon State University. More info at 541-386-2535 or info@hoodriverlibrary. ■ Jan. 17 — Scrabble tournament, 2-4:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Com- munity Library, 77 NE Wauna Ave. Raise funds for teen sum- mer reading. Teams of two play- ers (parent/child teams, etc.); will pair up single players. Refresh- ments, prizes. More info at 509- 493-1132. ■ Jan. 17 — Wild Bill’s Bingo at the Elks Lodge, fundraiser for Elks scholarship programs, 7 p.m. Open to the community. Minimum $250 pro- gressive blackout each week. Hosted by the Elks and the Mid- Columbia Knights of Columbus. Dinners, starting at $8.50, are available from 5-7 p.m. ■ Jan. 19 — “The Dreams of Martin Luther King Jr. Live On: Building a Community with Justice for All,” 6:30 p.m. at Riverside Community Church. Musical celebration of the life, works and dreams of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. di- rected by Tim Mayer. Sponsored by Gorge Ecumenical Ministries. A potluck for friends and mem- bers of GEM at 5. ■ Jan. 20 — Senior meals, noon at the Lyle Lions Communi- ty Center, corner of 5th St. and Hwy 14. Public always welcome. ■ Jan. 20 — Big Bingo at the HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brook- side Drive. Doors open and food available at 5 p.m.; games begin promptly at 6 p.m. Funds raised support the Meals on Wheels program. ■ Jan. 21 — Gentle yoga for beginning seniors 50 and over, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Hood River Care Center, 729 Henderson Rd. Free. Taught by certified yoga instructor Christine Shannon. Wear loose, comfort- able clothing; bring yoga mat and water bottle; some mats available onsite. No experience necessary. ■ Jan. 22 — CASA volun- teer training begins. Five week, 30 hour training course; learn to be an effective advocate for a local foster care child. Pre- registration required. Call 541- 386-3468 or visit gorgecasa.org. ■ Jan. 23 — Friday Fun Lunch with Highline Express, 11-1:30 p.m. at HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brookside Drive on the Heights. Dancers and listeners welcome. ■ Jan. 23 — Friday Craft Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at New Leaf Studio, Oak and Cascade. Learn to knit a hat, scarf or mit- tens. Class 1 of 3 (Jan. 30, Feb. 6); $45, including classes and yarn. For more info contact Amy Zacher, 541-386-3996. ■ Jan. 24 — “Painting from the Heart,” 10:30-1 p.m. at New Leaf Studio, between Oak & Cascade. Express your true ideal, shadowy, divine self. $50; scholarships available. Three week class (Jan. 31 and Feb. 7). For more info contact Amy Zacher at 541-386-3996. ■ Jan. 24 — Wild Bill’s Bingo at the Elks Lodge, fundraiser for Elks scholarship programs, 7 p.m. Open to the community. Minimum $250 pro- gressive blackout each week. Hosted by the Elks and the Mid- Columbia Knights of Columbus. Dinners, starting at $8.50, are available from 5-7 p.m. ■ Jan. 25 — Author read- ing, Molly Gloss, 2 p.m. at the Hood River Library. Gloss will read and discuss her new book “Falling from Horses.” Free. For more info, contact the Library District at 541-386-2535, info@hoodriverlibrary.org, or hoodriverlibrary.org. ■ Jan. 27— Senior meals, noon at the Lyle Lions Communi- ty Center, corner of 5th St. and Hwy 14. Public always welcome. ■ Jan. 27 — Big Bingo at the HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brook- side Drive. Doors open and food available at 5 p.m.; games begin promptly at 6 p.m. Funds raised support the Meals on Wheels program. ■ Jan. 27 — HR Water- shed Group, 6-8 p.m. at the OSU Extension meeting room. Focus on urban portion of Indian Creek, fire hazard reduction, birds to see and highlights from Indian Creek Stewards. ■ Jan. 28 — Gentle yoga for beginning seniors 50 and over, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Hood River Care Center, 729 Henderson Rd. Free. Taught by certified yoga instructor Christine Shannon. Wear loose, comfort- able clothing; bring yoga mat and water bottle; some mats available onsite. No experience necessary. ■ Jan. 28 — Breastfeed- ing Support Group, 12-1 p.m. at Riverside Church, Fourth and State. Mother-to-mother support led by Columbia Gorge Breast- feeding Coalition and facilitated by a Certified Lactation Consul- tant. For more info call Jennifer McCauley, RN, IBCLC, 541-387- 6344. ■ Jan. 28 — Brown Bag Workshop: Google Drive, 12- 1 p.m. at Gorge Innoventure, 1000 E. Port Marina Dr. Ste. 101. Learn to use Drive to create and edit files, upload and store files, etc. Bring your computer or smart phone; attendees are also encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. $5. ■ Jan. 28 — American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-6 p.m. at Oregon National Guard Armory, 12th & Belmont. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800- RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. ■ Jan. 30 — Friday Fun Lunch with Andre & K.C., 11- 1:30 p.m. at HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brookside Drive on the Heights. Dancers and listeners welcome. ■ Jan. 30 — Friday Craft PICK OF THE WEEK File photo VARIETIES OF Douglas Fir are available at the native plant sale. Soil and Water District holds annual native plant sale through April 4 Did you lose some trees from the win- ter storms or bark beetle damage? Want to add some color to your garden in these grey winter months? Or enhance your streamside vegetation to protect your land from high water? The Hood River Soil and Water Con- servation District (SWCD) is taking or- ders now through March 20 for its an- nual native tree and plant sale. A vari- ety of native conifers, deciduous trees and shrubs are offered. “We’ve got a great selection of native plant species at fantastic prices,” said Kris Schaedel, Conservation Technician. Native plants are adapted to the unique climate and soils of the Hood River Valley. They require less water, fertilizer and other inputs to maintain, Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at New Leaf Studio, Oak and Cascade. Learn to knit a hat, scarf or mit- tens. Class 2 of 3 (Feb. 6); $45, including classes and yarn. For more info contact Amy Zacher, 541-386-3996. ■ Jan. 31 — “Painting from the Heart,” 10:30-1 p.m. at New Leaf Studio, between Oak & Cascade. Express your true ideal, shadowy, divine self. $50; scholarships available. Sec- ond of three week class (Feb. 7). For more info contact Amy Zach- er at 541-386-3996 ■ Jan. 31 — Wild Bill’s Bingo at the Elks Lodge, fundraiser for Elks scholarship programs, 7 p.m. Open to the community. Minimum $250 pro- gressive blackout each week. Hosted by the Elks and the Mid- Columbia Knights of Columbus. Dinners, starting at $8.50, are available from 5-7 p.m. ■ Jan. 31 — HRVHS bene- fit show (rescheduled from Jan. 10), 7-8:30 p.m. in the Bowe Theater. Variety show of current and returning performing arts alumni. Songs, dances, and stage combat performance. Ad- mission $5 for adults, $3 chil- dren 12 and under. Produced by junior Miguel Vasquez as an EA Project. Proceeds to benefit music and theater programs. ■ Feb. 2 — Tai Chi for Bal- ance, 1-2 p.m. in the Mount Hood Town Hall’s Mount Hood Room. Classes are free and for any level. No experience neces- sary; donations accepted. ■ Feb. 3 — Big Bingo at the HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brook- side Drive. Doors open and food available at 5 p.m.; games begin promptly at 6 p.m. Funds raised support the Meals on Wheels program. ■ Feb. 4 — Brown Bag Workshop: Google Calendar, 12-1 p.m. at Gorge Innoventure, 1000 E. Port Marina Dr. Ste. 101. Learn about the web time man- agement system that comes free with your Google account. Bring your computer or smart phone; attendees are also encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. $5. ■ Feb. 4 — GO! Sense of Place Lecture, “Mosier Cen- tennial: A Small Town with a Big Story,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Colum- bia Center for the Arts. Learn about dynamic people who helped shape the character and economy of Mosier. Cost $8 for general admission, $5 for GO! members. ■ Feb. 6 — Friday Fun Lunch with For the Good Times Band, 11-1:30 p.m. at HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brookside Drive on the Heights. Dancers and listeners welcome. ■ Feb. 6 — Friday Craft Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at New Leaf Studio, Oak and Cascade. Learn to knit a hat, scarf or mit- tens. Class 3 of 3; $45, including and provide enhanced wildlife habitat, soil stabilization and water conserva- tion. These bare-root seedlings are 1-2 years old and will be delivered to the SWCD in early April of 2015. The or- ders will be filled in the order in which they were received. Go to www.hoodriverswcd.org to download an order form and gather in- formation on plant descriptions and site suitability. Orders can be placed by mail, e-mail, or phone (541-386-4588). You can also stop by the office at 3007 Experiment Station Rd. in Hood River, for more information or guidance when making your selection. Purchases will be available for pick up on Friday and Saturday, April 3-4. classes and yarn. For more info contact Amy Zacher, 541-386- 3996. ■ Feb. 7 — “Painting from the Heart,” 10:30-1 p.m. at New Leaf Studio, between Oak & Cascade. Express your true ideal, shadowy, divine self. $50; schol- arships available. Last of three week class. For more info contact Amy Zacher at 541-386-3996. ■ Feb. 7 — Pacific Crest Trail Mt. Hood Chapter an- nual celebration, 1-3 p.m. at the Gifford Pinchot National HQ. Featured speaker Bernadette Murray will tell story of Murray family of 5, who rode the PCT in 1969-1970 from Mexico to Canada. 2014 PCT volunteers will also be honored. ■ Feb. 7 — Wild Bill’s Bingo at the Elks Lodge, fundraiser for Elks scholarship programs, 7 p.m. Open to the community. Minimum $250 pro- gressive blackout each week. Hosted by the Elks and the Mid- Columbia Knights of Columbus. Dinners, starting at $8.50, are available from 5-7 p.m. ■ Feb. 9 — Tai Chi for Bal- ance, 1-2 p.m. in the Mount Hood Town Hall’s Mount Hood Room. Classes are free and for any level. No experience neces- sary; donations accepted. ■ Feb. 10 — Friends of the Hood River County li- braries meeting, noon in the Gaulke Meeting Room at the Hood River County Library. Any- one interested in joining the Friends and/or volunteering is in- vited to attend. For more info contact Ruth Tsu at 541-386- 5465 or Lani Roberts at 541- 250-9027. ■ Feb. 10 — USDA-Natur- al Resources Conservation Service meeting, 1-3 p.m. at the OSU Extension Service. Gathers input for farmers, ranchers, state and federal agencies and ag and conservation organizations re- garding natural resource conser- vation and opportunities in HR County. For more info contact Carly at 541-386-2815. ■ Feb. 10 — Big Bingo at the HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brook- side Drive. Doors open and food available at 5 p.m.; games begin promptly at 6 p.m. Funds raised support the Meals on Wheels program. ■ Feb. 11 — Free car seat check, 11-1 p.m. at HR Fire Sta- tion, 1785 Meyer Parkway. Ex- pectant parents, grandparents and parents of children under 4 feet 9 inches are encouraged to attend to have seat installations checked by car seat technician Elizabeth Stillwell. Second Wednesday of each month. ■ Feb. 11 — The Mellow Guitar of Bill Davis, 11:30- 12:30 p.m. at HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brookside Drive on the Heights. ■ Feb. 11 — Breastfeed- ing Support Group, 12-1 p.m. at Riverside Church, Fourth and State. Mother-to-mother support led by Columbia Gorge Breast- feeding Coalition and facilitated by a Certified Lactation Consul- tant. For more info call Jennifer McCauley, RN, IBCLC, 541-387- 6344. ■ Feb. 13 — Friday Fun Lunch with Jack Shepherd & Friends, 11-1:30 p.m. at HR Val- ley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brookside Drive on the Heights. Dancers and listeners welcome. ■ Feb. 14 — Second Sat- urday at WAAAM Air and Auto Museum, 9-5 p.m. at the museum on 1600 Air Museum Rd. Activities 10-2; lunch 11-1. Free parking. More info at 541- 308-1600 or waaamuseum.org. ■ Feb. 14 — Wild Bill’s Bingo at the Elks Lodge, fundraiser for Elks scholarship programs, 7 p.m. Open to the community. Minimum $250 pro- gressive blackout each week. Hosted by the Elks and the Mid- Columbia Knights of Columbus. Dinners, starting at $8.50, are available from 5-7 p.m. ■ Feb. 17 — Big Bingo at the HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brook- side Drive. Doors open and food available at 5 p.m.; games begin promptly at 6 p.m. Funds raised support the Meals on Wheels program. ■ Feb. 17 — Oregon Bat- tle of the Books adult volun- teer training, 5:30-7 p.m. at Westside Elementary, 3685 Bel- mont. The regional tournament will be held at The Dalles Middle School on Mar. 14. ■ Feb. 20 — Hazardous Waste Collection , 9-2 p.m. at HR Garbage Service, 3440 Guig- nard Dr. Get rid of unwanted dangerous and hazardous mate- rials. For more info, call 541-506- 2636 or tricountytrecycle.com. ■ Feb. 20 — Friday Fun Lunch with The Simcoe Boys, 11-1:30 p.m. at HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brookside Drive on the Heights. Dancers and listeners welcome. ■ Feb. 21 — Wild Bill’s Bingo at the Elks Lodge, fundraiser for Elks scholarship programs, 7 p.m. Open to the community. Minimum $250 pro- gressive blackout each week. Hosted by the Elks and the Mid- Columbia Knights of Columbus. Dinners, starting at $8.50, are available from 5-7 p.m. ■ Feb. 23 — Tai Chi for Balance, 1-2 p.m. in the Mount Hood Town Hall’s Mount Hood Room. Classes are free and for any level. No experience neces- sary; donations accepted. ■ Feb. 24 — Big Bingo at the HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brook- side Drive. Doors open and food available at 5 p.m.; games begin promptly at 6 p.m. Funds raised support the Meals on Wheels program.
