www.hoodrivernews.com Hood River News, Saturday, May 23, 2015 Sunset magazine names Hood River ‘Best Adventure Town’ ENTERTAINMENT U pdate SmudgePot at Volcanic May 23 SmudgePot — the rock and roll based improvisational quartet featuring Nevis Plummer, Chris Reed, Eric Skutch, and Abe Stevens — is playing at Volcanic Bottle Shoppe on Saturday, May 23, at 8 p.m. SmudgePot is Vol- canic Bottle Shoppe, 1410 12th St., Hood River; 541-436- 1226. Kit Garoutte at Griffin House Get ready for Kit Garoutte’s “Finger Dancing Tour,” making a stop at the Grif- fin House in Hood River on Sunday, May 24. The new CD by fingerstyle guitarist Kit Garoutte features original songs and Kit's arrangements of works by artists as diverse as Michael Hedges, Tommy Em- manuel and the Allman Brothers. There’s Kit Garoutte a pre-concert workshop and ticket options for attending the class and/or concert are available. Email info@thegriffinhouse.com for more in- formation. Dancehall Days at CEBU This week at CEBU: Friday, May 22 - Dedric Clark & The Social Animals, 9:30 p.m. Americana Rock. Saturday, May 23 - Dancehall Days, 9:30 p.m. Dance Party Cover Band. Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, 1108 E. Marina Way; 541-386-2200. Music at Maryhill features Matt Brown, ‘Signatures’ Guests can help kick off Maryhill Winery’s summer season with wine tastings and free live music from 1-5 p.m. all weekend long featuring Matt Brown (unique blues/soul on Saturday), Signatures ('40s style groups, pop and free jazz vocalizing on Sunday) and Laura Ivan- cie and Tim Snider (vocals, violin, guitar on Monday). Maryhill Winery, 9774 Hwy. 14, Goldendale, Wash.; 877- 627-9445. ‘Going to Dogs’ benefit May 30 Hood River Adopt A Dog is holding its Annual “Goin’ to the Dogs” Rummage Sale on Friday, May 29, from 11-6 p.m., Saturday, May 30,and Sunday, May 31 from 9-3 p.m. both days. The sale will be inside the Cody Fruit Stand in Odell, at the intersection of Davis (Hwy 282) and Graves Rd – easy access from Hwy 35 at the Odell exit. Proceeds will help fund HRAAD’s mission of caring HOOD RIVER NEWS (ISSN 07465823) is for and re-homing lost and published twice weekly, every Wednesday and Saturday. Subscription rates: $42 per abandoned dogs at the year prepaid ($36 for senior citizens, 65 and Hukari Shelter. Entertainment list- ings can be e-mailed to jdrake@hoodrivernews. com A3 over) in Hood River County and western Wasco County, Oregon; and Klickitat and Skamania counties,Washington. Elsewhere, $68 prepaid per year. Known office of pub- lication, 419 State Ave., Hood River, OR 97031-2031. Periodicals postage paid at Hood River, Oregon. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to HOOD RIVER NEWS, P.O. Box 390, Hood River, OR 97031-0103. Sunset Ma g azine has named Hood River Best Ad- venture Town in its 2015 trav- el awards. The designation appears in the June issue of the na- tional publication. T he award entry was spearheaded by the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce as part of its mis- sion to promote the econom- ic prosperity and livability of Hood River County, accord- ing to Mike Glover, Chamber director. “We’re thrilled that Sunset Travel Awards has recog- nized Hood River as the best adventure town in the West,” Glover said. “Not only do we have this amazing natural setting with tons of outdoor opportunities, be we also have great specialty stores, rentals and lessons to sup- port visiting adventurers. Our outstanding breweries, restaurants, shops and ac- commodations, plus welcom- ing small-town ambiance, seal the deal for visitors of all kinds.” Chosen by a panel of noted travel experts over numer- ous other entries from 13 Western states and British Columbia, Hood River stood out as a five-star destination for adventure seekers. “The scenic setting, in the shadow of snow-capped Mt. Hood and the meeting of the Columbia and Hood Rivers, resonated with our judges, as did the startling breadth of experiences possible in this Oregon town – hiking, bik- ing, fishing, rafting, skiing, paddle-boarding, and the Happy Hour 5-6 $ 20 T HREE C OURSE D INNERS Stonehedge Gardens 541-386-3940 West’s best windsurfing. The apres-adventure crafter beers had fans, too,” states the article. Highlighted are the Pacific Crest Trail, White Salmon River, full Sail brewing and Big Winds, plus timber- line Lodge and ski area. The June issue of Sun- set Maga- zine has n a m e d Hood River “Best Ad- venture Town.” ■ Sunset’s article was its second about Hood River in three months. The April edi- tion profiled Hood River and the Fruit Loop as a destina- tion, describing the city as “surrounded by pear, apple and peach orchards” and the Fruit Loop as “a 35-mile stretch of road dotted with fruit stands and lavender farms”. 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