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Class of 1995 will hold their 20
year reunion. Pre-registration be-
gins June 1. Those interested in
attending or know how to con-
tact classmates are asked to
CALL FOR ARTISTS
email hrvhs1995@gmail.com to
■ July 15-31 — “Gorge be added to the mailing list.
Artists Create” annual open
juried show, The Dalles Art Cen- COMMUNITY EVENTS
■ July 1 — Breastfeeding
ter. Theme “Fruits of Our Labor.”
Artists encouraged to be creative Support Group, 12-1 p.m. at
and explain how work relates to Riverside Church, Fourth and
theme upon submission. All State. Mother-to-mother support
media welcome. Cash prizes. led by Columbia Gorge Breast-
Submissions accepted Tues. thru feeding Coalition and facilitated
Sat., 11-5 p.m. May submit up to by a Certified Lactation Consul-
three pieces. $20 entry fee first, tant. For more info call Jennifer
$10 subsequent pieces. More at McCauley, RN, IBCLC, 541-387-
www.thedallesartcenter.org.
6344.
■ July 2 — Gorge Grown
FOR CHILDREN
Farmers’ Market, 4-7 p.m. at
■ June 29-July 10 — Cul- Hood River Middle School. Local-
ture and Language Camp at ly raised fruits and vegetables,
Blossoms Bilingual Preschool, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread
7:30-4:30 p.m. in the Pine Grove and more, with hot food ven-
Elementary cafeteria. More info dors, local musicians, cooking
at 541-399-4840 or hrblossom- demonstrations, and children’s
spreschool@yahoo.com.
activities.
■ July 1 — Seriously
■ July 2-3 — Friends of
funny juggling with Curtis the Goldendale Library book
Carlyle, 5:30 p.m. at the Hood sale. Most paperbacks 50-cents,
River Library. Flying yo-yos, 8- most hardbacks $1. Starts at 10
foot unicycles, ax juggling and a.m. to 6 p.m. Thurs. and 4 p.m.
more. One-of-a-kind comedy Fri. More info at 509-773-4487.
show for the whole family.
■ July 3 — Friday fun
■ July 2 — Crafternoon at lunch with For the Good Time
the Hood River Library, 2 p.m. Band, 11-1:30 p.m. at HR Valley
Come in and cool off with a fun, Adult Center, 2010 Sterling
free craft project every Thurs.
Place, off Brookside Drive.
■ July 6-9 — Summer art Dancers and listeners welcome!
experiences at Columbia Cen-
■ July 3 — Independence
ter for the Arts, 9-noon. Long- Eve at the Bingen Theater, 7-
necked whimsical creatures. 9p.m., 210 Main, Bingen. Radio
Ages 8-12. Scholarships avail- Tierra and Columbia Center for
able. More at columbi- the Arts present a live radio
aarts.org/SummerArtExperiences broadcast
featuring
■ July 6-9 and 13-17 — singer/songwriter Alonzo Gar-
Summer art experiences at Co- bonzo, poetry by William
lumbia Center for the Arts, 1-4 Stafford, and more. $15 at
p.m. Shakespeare for teens. Ages columbiaarts.org, Waucoma
13-18. $150. Scholarships avail- Bookstore, Columbia Center for
able. More at columbi- the Arts, and at the door.
aarts.org/SummerArtExperiences
■ July 4— 40th Annual
■ July 6-10 — Theater and Kollas-Cranmer Memorial
Art camps, 9-1 p.m. at New Vi- Run, 7 a.m. at Mid Valley Ele-
sion School, Mt. Hood Town Hall. mentary in Odell. Registration is
For kids ages 4-12. $250 a week day of only. $5, or $10 with pre-
per child, with sibling discounts vious year’s tshirt, or $25 with a
and partial scholarships available. 2015 shirt; only cash or checks
For more info call Heather Lau- accepted. Walkers start at 8
rance, 541-390-0352.
a.m., runners start at 9. For more
■ July 11 — Cub Scout info visit www.4thofjulyrun.com.
Pack 378 fishing event, 11
■ July 4 — Old Fashioned
a.m. at Laurence Lake. Boys must Fourth, 8-5 p.m. in Glenwood,
be accompanied by a parent; Wash. Glenwood Community
bring pole and bait. Prize for Church and General Store host.
biggest fish caught. Hot dogs, re- Breakfast 8 at the church; soft-
freshments provided. More info ball game 10-noon (bring glove)
at 541-354-1323.
at the school; pig roast and
potluck BBQ 1; games and face
EXHIBITS
painting for kids 1-5. No alcohol.
■ Through July 5 — Exhib- More info at 509-364-3598.
it, “What if Heroes Were Not
■ July 4 — Hood River
Welcome Home?,” Columbia Lions Fourth of July parade,
Gorge Discovery Center and Mu- 10 a.m. on the Heights. Partici-
seum, The Dalles. Examines the pants line up on Eliot Dr. at 8:30.
experience of Japanese Ameri- $10 entry fee.
can veterans returning home
■ July 4 — Hood River
after World War II. Curated by Fire Department annual
Linda Tamura and Marsha BBQ, 11 a.m. at Jackson Park.
Matthews, the exhibit was origi- Ice cream, bounce houses, face
nally displayed at the Oregon painting, children’s games; Willie
Historical Society in Portland.
and Nelson at 1 p.m.
■ July 13-18 — Hood
■ July 4 — Lyle Lions Pan-
River Art Club 66th anniver- cake Breakfast / Scholarship
sary show at the History Muse- Donations, 7010 a.m. at the Lyle
um. Artist reception July 18, 1-4. Lions Community Center, 5th
■ Through Aug. 2 — Best and Hwy. 14. Everyone welcome.
of the Gorge at the Columbia
■ July 4 — Hood River
Center for the Arts. Showcasing Saturday Market, 10-2 p.m. at
2D and 3D media, including Oak Street Pub, 4th & Oak St.
drawing, painting, photography, Market showcases work and
glass, ceramics, sculpture, and products from some of the finest
mixed, by Mid-Columbia artists. artisans and growers anywhere!
Juried by Jennifer Zika.
We also feature some of the best
■ Through Aug. 29 — Out- live music!
door Recreation: The Heart of
■ July 4 — Mercado del
Hood River County, The History Valle, 3-6p.m. at Mid Valley Ele-
Museum of Hood River County. mentary. Local farmer and food
Featuring “The Darby Board,” producers, artisans, hot food
Newman Darby’s iconic “wind vendors, and musicians are wait-
sailing” invention, how HR ing to share the bounty of the
County’s trails were formed, how Hood River Valley! Waterslide!
Timberline was built, what to
■ July 4 — Fourth of July
pack for a hike and more.
parade through downtown
■ Through Aug. 31 — Sor- Odell. Parade starts at 4 p.m.;
cha Meek at the Hood River Li- participants line up at Mid Valley
brary. Small and large oil paint- Elementary at 3:30. Sponsored
ings. More info at 541-490- by Gorge Goodtimers Snowmo-
7691 or www.sorchameek.com; bile Club.
contact the library at 541-386-
■ July 5 — Mosier
2535, info@hoodriverlibrary.org, Farmer's Market, 4-7 p.m. at
or hoodriverlibrary.org.
The Rack and Cloth, 1104 1st
Ave. Downtown Mosier. Food
REUNIONS
vendors, artists, musicians, kids’
■ Aug. 21-22 — HRVHS
activities & events. Come dance
Queen Size
Mattress Sets
Starting at 249
$
MURRAY’S
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SLEEP CENTER
981 Tucker Road • Hood River
(541) 386-3915
and chat among the veggies. For
kids, oldies and anyone who
eats! We accept SNAP and
DEBIT card transactions.
■ July 7 — Senior meals,
noon at the Lyle Lions Communi-
ty Center, 5th and Hwy. 14.
Everyone welcome.
■ July 7 — Orchard irriga-
tion management work-
shop, 1-4 p.m. at Evans Creek
Orchard. Hosted by OSU Exten-
sion and HR Watershed Group.
RSVP at steve.castagnoli @ore-
gonstate.edu.
■ July 7 — Big Bingo at
the HR Valley Adult Center, 2010
Sterling Place, off Brookside
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.
■ July 8 — 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.
■ July 8 — The Mellow
Guitar of Bill Davis, 11:30-
12:30 at HR Valley Adult Center,
2010 Sterling Place, off Brook-
side Drive.
■ July 9 — Gorge Grown
Farmers’ Market, 4-7 p.m. at
Hood River Middle School. Local-
ly raised fruits and vegetables,
meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread
and more, with hot food ven-
dors, local musicians, cooking
demonstrations, and children’s
activities.
■ July 9 — Pilot safety
meeting, 6:30 p.m. at WAAAM.
Topic: Managing unexpected
events. Learn how to handle
emergencies in your aircraft and
how not to mismanage them.
Free; open to public. WINGS
credit is available.
■ July 10 — Friday Fun
Lunch with Jack Shepherd &
Friends, 11-1:30 p.m. at HR Val-
ley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling
Place, off Brookside Drive.
Dancers and listeners welcome!
■ July 10-12 — 9th Annu-
al Kiteboarding 4 Cancer at
the Hood River Waterfront. Fam-
ily-friendly event features live
music, a pop-up art studio, local
food carts, and the KB4C Kite
Derby, North America’s largest
amateur kiteboarding race. All
proceeds benefit Athletes 4 Can-
cer; helps young cancer survivors
find hope and healing through
outdoor adventure.
■ July 11 — WAAAM Traf-
fic Jam, 8-5 p.m. at WAAAM,
1600 Air Museum Rd. Vehicles
must be 30+ years old for entry.
Swap meet, car show, prizes for
entrants and drawings for visi-
tors. More info at 541-308-1600
or www.waaamuseum.org.
■ July 11 — Landscaping
with Less Water, 9 a.m. at the
OSU Extension grounds. Spon-
sored by OSU Extension Service,
Columbia Gorge Master Garden-
ers, HR Soil and Water Conserva-
tion District and HR Watershed
Group. Series of classes; for more
info call 541-386-3343. Free
and open to public.
■ July 11 — Hood River
Saturday Market, 10-2 p.m. at
Oak Street Pub, 4th & Oak St.
Market showcases work and
products from some of the finest
artisans and growers anywhere!
We also feature some of the best
live music!
■ July 11 — Mercado del
Valle, 3-6 p.m. at Mid Valley El-
ementary. Local farmer and food
producers, artisans, hot food
vendors, and musicians are wait-
ing to share the bounty of the
Hood River Valley! Stop by and
see what this market is about!
■ July 11 — 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
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VIEW SORCHA Meek’s art at the library this summer.
PICK OF THE WEEK: SORCHA MEEK SHOW
Contemporary
ar tist
Sorcha
(sar.ah.kah) Meek is showing large and
small scale oil paintings from her “To-
gether” series at the Hood River Library
from July 1 through Aug. 31.
Birds, trees and wind turbines sym-
bolize family, friends and relation-
ships. Her large, sweeping landscapes
were inspired by the Columbia River
Gorge and her Irish roots. Finely de-
tailed works on teabags set into shad-
ow boxes with rich velvet evoke scien-
tific specimens. It’s work to be enjoyed
by all ages.
After receiving a B.A. in Visual Com-
munication (Cum Laude) from CSUC,
Meek continued to study painting and
available from 5-7 p.m.
■ July 12 — Mosier
Farmer's Market, -7 p.m. at
The Rack and Cloth, 1104 1st
Ave. Downtown Mosier. Food
vendors, artists, musicians, kids’
activities & events. Come dance
and chat among the veggies. For
kids, oldies and anyone who
eats! We accept SNAP and
DEBIT card transactions.
■ July 14 — Senior meals,
noon at the Lyle Lions Communi-
ty Center, 5th and Hwy. 14.
Everyone welcome.
■ July 14 — Big Bingo at
the HR Valley Adult Center, 2010
Sterling Place, off Brookside
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.
■ July 14 — Hood River
Democrats Monthly Meet-
ing, 6-7 p.m. at the Hood River
Library’s downstairs meeting
room. The public is encouraged
to attend.
■ July 15 — 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.
■ July 16 — Gorge Grown
Farmers’ Market, 5-8 p.m. at
Hood River Middle School. Local-
ly raised fruits and vegetables,
meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread
and more, with hot food ven-
dors, local musicians, cooking
demonstrations, and children’s
activities.
■ July 17 — Friday Fun
Lunch with The Simcoe Boys,
11-1:30 p.m. at HR Valley Adult
Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off
Brookside Drive. Dancers and lis-
teners welcome!
■ July 18 — Relay For Life
of Columbia Gorge, 8 a.m. to
12 a.m. at the HR Co. Fair-
grounds. For more info visit
www.relayforlife.org/columbiago
rgeor or call 1-800-227-2345.
■ July 18 — Hood River
Saturday Market, 10-2 p.m. at
Oak Street Pub, 4th & Oak St.
Market showcases work and
products from some of the finest
artisans and growers anywhere!
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drawing at The Art Institute of Flo-
rence, Italy. Since then, she has shown
locally, nationally and internationally.
Meek’s work is currently carried by
The Portland Art Museum Rental Sales
Gallery in Portland Oregon.
For inquiries about purchasing art
or arranging a studio visit, please con-
tact Meek at 541-490-7691 or
www.sorchameek.com.
This display is free and open to the
public for viewing during regular li-
brary hours. For more information,
please contact the Hood River County
L i b r a r y D i s t r i c t at 5 4 1 - 3 8 6 - 2 5 3 5 ,
info@hoodriverlibrary.org, or visit
their website at hoodriverlibrary.org.
We also feature some of the best
live music!
■ July 18 — Mercado del
Valle, 3-6 p.m. at Mid Valley El-
ementary. Local farmer and food
producers, artisans, hot food
vendors, and musicians are wait-
ing to share the bounty of the
Hood River Valley! Stop by and
see what this market is about!
■ July 18 — 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.
■ July 19 — Presentation
by Linda Wilson, 2-4 p.m. at
Riverenza Café, 401 E. 10th St.,
The Dalles. On Blanche Mc-
Gaughey Sammis, Wasco County
Bronc rider, bull and steer roper
in the early 1900s. Also: silver-
smithing and saddle display. Co-
sponsored by the Wasco County
Historical Society, Ft. Dalles Mu-
seum and the Wasco County
Original Court House, the event
is free although donations are
welcomed. Refreshments and a
no-host bar.
■ July 19 — Mosier
Farmer's Market, 4-7 p.m. at
The Rack and Cloth, 1104 1st
Ave. Downtown Mosier. Food
vendors, artists, musicians, kids’
activities & events. Come dance
and chat among the veggies. For
kids, oldies and anyone who
eats! We accept SNAP and
DEBIT card transactions.
■ July 21 — Senior meals,
noon at the Lyle Lions Communi-
ty Center, 5th and Hwy. 14.
Everyone welcome.
■ July 21 — Big Bingo at
the HR Valley Adult Center, 2010
Sterling Place, off Brookside
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.
■ July 22-25 — Hood
River County Fair at the fair-
Buying Logs
& Timber
Douglas Fir
White Fir
Pine
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grounds, 3020 Wy’east Road.
Gates open at noon daily; carni-
val rides at 1. General admission
$7 for adults Wed.-Fri. and $10
Sat. Children 6-12 $2. Senior
Day Wed., $5. Free parking.
■ July 23 — Gorge Grown
Farmers’ Market, 5-8 p.m. at
Hood River Middle School. Local-
ly raised fruits and vegetables,
meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread
and more, with hot food ven-
dors, local musicians, cooking
demonstrations, and children’s
activities.
■ July 24 — Friday Fun
Lunch with The 9 String Band,
11-1:30 p.m. at HR Valley Adult
Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off
Brookside Drive. Dancers and lis-
teners welcome!
■ July 25 — NAMI sup-
port group, 10 a.m. at the
Hood River Library. National Al-
liance on Mental Illness; new
group meets fourth Saturday of
every month at 10. For those
with mental illness and their
families. More info at susan-
bgabay@gmail.com.
■ July 25 — Hood River
Saturday Market, 10-2 p.m. at
Oak Street Pub, 4th & Oak St.
Market showcases work and
products from some of the finest
artisans and growers anywhere!
We also feature some of the best
live music!
■ July 25 — Mercado del
Valle, 3-6 p.m. at Mid Valley El-
ementary. Local farmer and food
producers, artisans, hot food
vendors, and musicians are wait-
ing to share the bounty of the
Hood River Valley! Stop by and
see what this market is about!
■ July 25 — 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.
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