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B12 Hood River News, Wednesday, May 13, 2015 G ATHERINGS Tea party a benefit for Opportunity Connections T RAIL OF T UTUS Photos by Kirby Neumann-Rea Mark Hatfield Trailhead, east of Hood River, was the county’s busiest place on Saturday morning, with the Lila May Tutu Trot — “Help the Dancer Beat the Cancer” — a fun run and walk held to raise funds to help Lila May Schow and her family contend with costs con- nected to the four-year-old’s cancer treatments. (See article page B1.) Walkers start the route with the cliffs of the for- mer quarry, now a state park, rising in the background. At left, Lila May stops for a photo and says, “One picture,” be- fore dashing off to get ready for the kids’ race, which she completed with the help of her stepdad, Blake Hall. Adding to the party-like atmosphere was the prevalence of versions of Lila May’s favorite garment, the tutu. Costume winners, chosen by Lila May: Most Cre- ative, Bryan Mears; Best Male, Michael Clement; Best Female, Nancy Clement; Best Kid, Jacy Johnston. The fifth annual Mad Hat- ter’s Tea Party, a benefit for Opportunity Connections, is about to begin! Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic story “Alice in Wonderland,” tea will be served at the elegant Columbia Gorge Hotel in Hood River, accompanied by delicious canapés, cakes and sandwiches. The mad Hatter, Alice, and the White Rabbit, along with Lewis Carroll, will mingle with guests in their best tea-time attire. You can take part in a game of lawn croquet with the pink flamingos and try your chance at Alice’s cake- walk. Silent auctions of trea- sures and raffles offered for your enjoyment. There will be a hat and at- tire contest, along with something new — a themed “Once Upon a Cake” decorat- ing contest for all enthusi- asts ranging from children to professionals. Tea time is 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, contact the Opportunity Connec- tions website, Facebook or call Katie Maple at 541-386- 3520 ext. 7003. Tickets are $25 and on sale at Klints and Waucoma book stores. ■ All cake decorating enthu- siasts can show off their tal- ents and compete for four $100 cash prizes by entering the “Once Upon a Cake” dec- orating contest as a part of the fifth annual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. The Alice in Won- derland-themed cake deco- rating contest will have four categories with cash prizes open to all ages and abilities, ranging from children five years of age up to profession- als. The cakes are sure to add more imagination to this al- ready storybook afternoon. For more information and how to enter the “Once Upon a Cake” decorating contest and for tickets to the Mad Hatter’s Tea, contact Oppor- tunity Connections via web- site, Facebook, or call Katie Maple at 541-386-3520 ext. 7003. Tickets for the Tea Party are on sale at Klints and Waucoma bookstores. Extension ‘Whole Grains’ Tour planned for May 21 OSU Extension Service’s Mid-Columbia Family and Community Education Study Groups will hold their 2015 spring tour on May 21, at Bob’s Red Mill in Mil- waukie and OMSI in Port- land — aptly titled the “Whole Grains and Wonders of the World” tour. Tour and lunch at Bob’s Red Mill Grain processing facility (and opportunity to stock up on some of their products at the restaurant), and then Ore- gon’s Museum of Science and Industry, to wander in wonder and take in a film at the Impe- rial Theater. Cost is $55 for FCC mem- bers and $60 for nonmem- bers; includes all costs for transportation, entry fees, lunch, gratuity and member- ship for non-FCE members. Prepaid registration is re- quired and must be received by May 14. For more infor- mation or to make reserva- tions, call the extension of- fice at 541-386-3343. Itinerary: 8 a.m. — Depart Best West- ern Plus Hood River Inn 8:30 a.m. — Depart Best Wester n Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks 9:30 a.m. — Arrive at Bob’s Red Mill Processing Facility for tour 11:30 a.m. — Arrive at Bob’s Red Mill for lunch 1 p.m. — Arrive at OMSI 4:30 p.m. — Arrive at Best Wester n Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks 5 p.m. — Arrive at Best Western Plus Hood River Inn H O M E & GARDEN G O R G E R E A L E S T A T E Bright Idea? G ORGE G ROWN Community members take time to talk and stock up at Gorge Grown Farrmers Market on May 7, the opening market for the season. Tim Counihan and his wife, Jen Bayer, reach for favored mushrooms, while Dan Thall of Hood River Or- ganics stands by. The market features plenty of early season produce and flowers, as well as bread, meat, honey, veg- etable starts, and prepared food vendors, along with music and kids’ games. Brilliant Storage? Beautiful Display? Do you brag about your backsplash? Have a hot idea for displaying your plants? Send in a photo of a home accent you adore for possible publication in Home & Garden. Share with our readers how a bright idea has made a difference in how you show, store or show- case the unusual and handy in your home! Email your Bright Ideas to: THROUGH JUNE 11, Farmers Market runs 5-8 p.m. at Hood River Middle School. The schedule changes to 4-7 p.m. once school is out for the summer. Meanwhile, Hood River Saturday Market, also a project of Gorge Grown, moves to the British Pub parking lot, Oak and Fourth streets, June 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hood River News hrnews@hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 The Dalles Chronicle tdcphotos@thedalleschronicle.com 541-296-2141
