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A10 Hood River News, Wednesday, March 11, 2015 ‘DRONES, DROIDS, DATA & DIRT’ CORK: THE NEW CANVAS Precision Farming Expo returns to Salem March 17 Wine themed art nights come to museum By PATRICK MULVIHILL Farmers, agronomists, in- novators and others interest- ed in learning how new and increasingly affordable tech solutions are becoming available to Northwest grow- ers are invited to attend the second annual Precision Farming Expo, which will be held Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18 at the Salem Convention Center (located at 200 Commercial Street SE). Unlike any other agricul- tural event or conference in the United States, the Preci- sion Farming Expo brings technology developers, farm- ers, agronomists, expert re- searchers and officials to- gether for two days of ad- vanced agriculture technolo- gy, information sharing and collaboration. Expo attendees will have the opportunity to see dis- plays and presentations on currently available and near future agri-tech innovations including the latest in un- manned systems (drones), robotics, data systems, re- mote sensing and more. Attendees will have the op- portunity to see the Yamaha RMAX unmanned aerial News staff writer The History Museum of Hood River County proved wine makes for a promising creative medium as well as a classy beverage. Casual artists assembled at the museum Monday night to enjoy the first in a se- ries of weekly wine themed craft nights cele- brating Oregon’s wine history. The craft nights coin- cide with the museum’s main exhibit, “Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine,” a traveling display host- ed by the Oregon Histor- ical Society. Andrea Smith, Educa- tion and Volunteer Co- ordinator at the History Museum, said the craft events are a chance for adults to unleash their crafty side. “I love any instance where adults get to play … most people think that only kids can do crafts at museums and I think everyone should,” said Smith. Under Smith’s guid- ance, a handful of guests of all ages trans- formed cork, ribbon and glue into jewelry hold- ers. Elizabeth Spiker of Hood River teamed up with her granddaughter, Taryn Schilling, to make a tower-like neck- lace holder. Spiker said she had ample experi- ence with do-it-yourself art projects. The veter- an crafter seemed calm and collected as she showed her g rand- daughter the finer points of cutting and gluing. Other artists were new to the medium. Robyn Schuemate, a Hood River Middle School student, said she had mixed results in her art classes. However, she had success at the art night, crafting an ear- ring holder, colored bold red with a Sharpie pen. The next two craft nights will include wine glass etching and cork coast- er making. Smith said her designs were influenced by photo sharing site Pinterest and local artists. “I think this museum in particular is really afford- able culture. You get a lot for you money here,” said Smith. The “Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine” exhibit costs $5 for entry. Craft nights cost $7. The price includes craft materials, tasty cookies and a tour of the exhibit. The traveling exhibit re- gales the history of Oregon’s vineyards from Prohibition era to its modern booming state. Visuals aids include iPads, vintage wine bottles and a medley of colorful dis- play windows. The Hood River museum added a local flair to the ex- hibit with medal-bearing bottles from vineyards across the Columbia Gorge including Cathedral Ridge and Phelps Creek, as well as a vintage wine press loaned by local entomologist Dr. Hel- mut Riedl. The “Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine” exhibit is open to all ages Monday through Saturday until April 30 at 300 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River. Craft nights will be held at 5 p.m. Monday for the next two weeks. To pre-register in ad- vance, call the museum at 541-386-6772 or email thmed- ucation@gmail.com. Photos by Patrick Mulvihill. ELIZABETH SPIKER, left, coaches her granddaughter, Taryn Schilling, in making a cork necklace holder at the History Mu- seum Monday night. Below: The museum’s Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine exhibit boasts an antique wine press loaned by local entomologist Dr. Helmut Riedl. Learn about long-term care March 17 at Bethel UCC Bethel Cong re gational United Church of Christ hosts a March 17 potluck and information session on fi- nancial and estate planning. As parents age, they may spend months or more in a long-term care facility. 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