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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.
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.
■ Jan. 24 — Hood River
Library family matinees,
“The Sword in the Stone,” 2
p.m. at the downtown library.
The library bills its series “great
books made into great movies”
and is free.
■ Through March 3 —
Yoga for kids: Peace War-
riors, 4-5 p.m. at Trinity Natural
Medicine Body Arts Studio, 1808
Belmont. With Stephenie Going.
Sign up through Community Ed,
541-386-2055, communi-
ty.ed@hoodriver.k12.or.us, or
hrcommunityed.org. $70.
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
Photo courtesy of CCA
THROUGH Jan. 31 – New Year, New Works, at Columbia Center for
the Arts, including “Summer Storm” oil on canvas by Jennifer Szol-
noki (details in Exhibits).
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.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
■ 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 — Eagle Watch,
9-2 p.m. at The Dalles Dam Visi-
tor Center. Westrick Park, near
the dam, seems to be a favorite
winter vacation spot for eagles.
Interpretive lectures, presenta-
tions, films; bring scopes, binocu-
lars and cameras. Free.
■ 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 — Free sleep
presentation, 1-2 p.m. at Trini-
ty Natural Medicine. Jennifer
Szolnoki, MSW, LCSW, will talk
about how to get a good night’s
sleep without medication. More
info at tworiverscoaching.com or
509-281-1008.
■ 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 — Hood River
Watershed Group presents
“Fire Hazard Conditions along
Indian Creek and Reducing Risk
to Homes” by Fire Chief Devon
Wells and “Indian Creek Stew-
ardship: Successes and Chal-
lenges” by Indian Creek Stew-
ards, 6 p.m. at the OSU Exten-
sion meeting room, 2990 Exper-
iment Station Rd. More info at
541-386-6063 or hoodriversw-
cd.org/hrwg.
■ Jan. 27 — Harmony of
the Gorge “Girls Night Out,”
6 p.m. at HR Valley Christian
Church, 975 Indian Creek Rd.
Spend an evening with Harmony
of the Gorge, have fun and learn
new music under direction of
Judy Beckman. For info call 541-
645-0172 or 509-493-2006.
■ 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
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 — Gorge First
Tech Challenge at The Dalles
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Middle School, 1100 E. 12th St.
Families and robot lovers of all
ages are invited to watch the
free all-day event at the FTC
tournament. Best public viewing
from noon-3 p.m. More info at
froemmingb@nwasco.k12.or.us.
■ Jan. 31 — Estate Plan-
ning for Parents, 10-noon at
the Westside Elementary library.
With Kristen Campbell. Overview
of estate planning, including pit-
falls of not having a will. Partici-
pants leave with health care di-
rective and other useful docu-
ments. Sign up through Commu-
nity Ed, 541-386-2055, commu-
nity.ed@hoodriver.k12.or.us, or
hrcommunityed.org. $25.
■ 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
Hood River Middle School Audi-
torium. Variety show of current
and returning performing arts
alumni. Songs, dances, and stage
combat performance. Admission
$5 for adults, $3 children 12 and
under. Produced by junior Miguel
Vasquez as an EA Project. Pro-
ceeds to benefit music and the-
ater 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 — Senior meals,
noon at the Lyle Lions Communi-
ty Center, corner of 5th St. and
Hwy 14. Public always welcome.
■ 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. 3 — Let’s Cook Up
a Meal Plan, 6 p.m. at Hood
River County Extension Annex
meeting room, 2990 Experiment
Station Dr. Create customized
weekly meal plans with tips on
organization, prep, grocery shop-
ping and more. Cost is $5 at the
door. To register call 541-386-
3343 ext. 252 or email deb-
bie.mcdonald@oregonstate.edu.
■ Feb. 4 — Brown Bag
Workshop: Google Calendar,
12-1 p.m. at Gorge Innoventure,
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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. 5 — Go Green:
Growing and Enjoying Leafy
Greens, 11 a.m. at HR Exten-
sion Office classroom. Growing
instructions and recipes, led by
Lauren Kraemer; part of the Ex-
tension Service Family and Com-
munity Education study groups,
who will share the lesson Feb.
12. More info at 541-386-3343.
■ 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
classes and yarn. For more info
contact Amy Zacher, 541-386-
3996.
■ Feb. 6 — Poetry read-
ing, 7 p.m. at the White Salmon
Valley Community Library
Sprint/Baker Gallery. Readers to
include Christopher Howell,
Eastern Washington University,
and White Salmon writers Debra
Pennington-Davis and Frank See.
Free. More info at 509-493-
1132 or fvrl.org.
■ Feb. 7 — Lyle Lions
Breakfast, 7-10 a.m. at the Lyle
Lions Community Center. Every-
one welcome!
■ 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 — Author read-
ing: Vikki Claflin, 2 p.m. at the
Hood River Library. Claflin will
read from her new book, Shake,
Rattle & Roll With It: Living and
Laughing with Parkinson’s. Free.
More info at 541-386-2535 or
info@hoodriverlibrary.org.
■ 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 — Senior meals,
noon at the Lyle Lions Communi-
ty Center, corner of 5th St. and
Hwy 14. Public always welcome.
■ 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.
Public Notices
PUBLIC MEETING
NOTICE
The Mid-Columbia
Center for Living an-
nounces a Public
Meeting of the Tri-
County
Mental
Health Board on
Tuesday, February
3, 2015 at 12:00
P.M. The Meeting
will take place at 207
West Third Street,
The Dalles, OR
97058. The meeting
location is accessi-
ble to persons with
disabilities. A re-
quest for an inter-
preter for the hear-
ing impaired or other
accommodations for
persons with disabil-
ities should be made
at least 48 hours be-
fore the meeting to
Amy Johnson at
[541] 386-2620, ext.
2208.
7-1t
PUBLIC MEETING
NOTICE
MID-COLUMBIA
COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Notice is hereby
given that the MC-
COG Board of Di-
rectors will meet
Tuesday, January
27, 2015 at 1:00
p.m. at MCCOG,
1113 Kelly Ave., The
Dalles, OR. (541)
298-4101. Principal
subjects: Election of
2015 Board Officers
and Executive Com-
mittee
members,
Appointment of Bud-
get Officer and Bud-
get
Committee
Members, and Fis-
cal items.
7-1t
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