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www.hoodrivernews.com Hood River News, Saturday, July 4, 2015 A9 H APPENINGS Happenings may be edited for length. Listings may also be found online at hoodriver- news.com; click the Events tab. CALL FOR ARTISTS ■ July 15-31 — “Gorge Artists Create” annual open juried show, The Dalles Art Cen- ter. Theme “Fruits of Our Labor.” Artists encouraged to be creative and explain how work relates to theme upon submission. All media welcome. Cash prizes. Submissions accepted Tues. thru Sat., 11-5 p.m. May submit up to three pieces. $20 entry fee first, $10 subsequent pieces. More at www.thedallesartcenter.org. FOR CHILDREN ■ June 29-July 10 — Cul- ture and Language Camp at Blossoms Bilingual Preschool, 7:30-4:30 p.m. in the Pine Grove Elementary cafeteria. More info at 541-399-4840 or hrblossom- spreschool@yahoo.com. ■ July 6-9 — Summer art experiences at Columbia Cen- ter for the Arts, 9-noon. Long- necked whimsical creatures. Ages 8-12. Scholarships available. More at columbi- aarts.org/SummerArtExperiences ■ July 6-9 and 13-17 — Summer art experiences at Co- lumbia Center for the Arts, 1-4 p.m. Shakespeare for teens. Ages 13-18. $150. Scholarships avail- able. More at columbi- aarts.org/SummerArtExperiences ■ July 6-10 — Theater and Art camps, 9-1 p.m. at New Vi- sion School, Mt. Hood Town Hall. For kids ages 4-12. $250 a week per child, with sibling discounts and partial scholarships avail- able. For more info call Heather Laurance, 541-390-0352. lunch with For the Good Time Band, 11-1:30 p.m. at HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brookside Drive. Dancers and listeners welcome! ■ July 3 — Independence Eve at the Bingen Theater, 7- 9p.m., 210 Main, Bingen. Radio Tierra and Columbia Center for the Arts present a live radio broadcast featuring singer/songwriter Alonzo Gar- bonzo, poetry by William Stafford, and more. $15 at columbiaarts.org, Waucoma Bookstore, Columbia Center for the Arts, and at the door. ■ July 4— 40th Annual Kollas-Cranmer Memorial Run, 7 a.m. at Mid Valley Ele- mentary in Odell. Registration is day of only. $5, or $10 with pre- vious year’s tshirt, or $25 with a 2015 shirt; only cash or checks accepted. Walkers start at 8 a.m., runners start at 9. For more info visit www.4thofjulyrun.com. ■ July 4 — Old Fashioned Fourth, 8-5 p.m. in Glenwood, Wash. Glenwood Community Church and General Store host. Breakfast 8 at the church; softball game 10-noon (bring glove) at the school; pig roast and potluck BBQ 1; games and face painting for kids 1-5. No alcohol. More info at 509-364-3598. ■ July 4 — Hood River Lions Fourth of July parade, 10 a.m. on the Heights. Partici- pants line up on Eliot Dr. at 8:30. $10 entry fee. ■ July 4 — Hood River Fire Department annual BBQ, 11 a.m. at Jackson Park. Ice cream, bounce houses, face painting, children’s games; Willie and Nel- son at 1 p.m. ■ July 4 — Lyle Lions Pan- cake Breakfast / Scholarship 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. Celebrate ‘Interdependence’ Celebrate Gorge inde- pendents (businesses, that is) with Indepen- dents Week. Gorge Owned (GO!) will give away gift certificates every day during Inde- pendents Week, July 1-7, to those who take part in ■ 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 8 — Forests Born of Fire: Nature’s Phoenix, 6-8 p.m. at the Hood River Library. With Dr. Dominick DellaSala, Chief Scientist of the GEOS Insti- tute (Ashland). Conservation needs of burned forest, how to live safely in fire country and more. Master Gardeners come to Parkdale, Cascade Locks Did you know that not all insects in your garden are bad insects? Gardens contain both harmful and beneficial in- sects that can be managed using various techniques. Come learn how to identify insects, manage harmful insects and ways to incorporate more beneficial in- sects in your garden by OSU Extension Master Gardeners at the Parkdale begin- ning at 1 p.m. on July 11. In Cascade Locks, OSU Extension Mas- ter Gardener Ryan Fenwick will talk about planning and tools to consider be- fore putting in a garden beginning at 2 p.m., also on July 11. Fenwick is a lifelong Oregonian, fairly new to the Gorge and the Master gardening program. He has gardened in Portland, the North coast of Oregon and most recently in Cascade Locks. His interests are vegetable gar- dening and perennial eatables. July 11 — Cub Scout Pack 378 fishing event, 11 a.m. at Laurence Lake. Boys must be accompanied by a parent; bring pole and bait. Prize for biggest fish caught. Hot dogs, re- freshments provided. More info at 541-354-1323. ■ EXHIBITS ■ Through July 5 — Exhib- it, “What if Heroes Were Not Welcome Home?,” Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Mu- seum, The Dalles. Examines the experience of Japanese American veterans returning home after World War II. Curated by Linda Tamura and Marsha Matthews, the exhibit was originally dis- played at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland. ■ July 10-18 — Hood River Art Club exhibit to cele- brate its 66th year at the Hood River County Historical Museum, 11-4 p.m. daily. Artists reception July 18 from 1-4. Refreshments, exhibits and short program by Gayle Weisfield at 3. More info at 541-386-6772, thehistorymuse- um@hrecn.net. REUNIONS ■ Aug. 21-22 — HRVHS 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 email hrvhs1995@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list. COMMUNITY EVENTS ■ July 2-3 — Friends of the Goldendale Library book sale. Most paperbacks 50-cents, most hardbacks $1. Starts at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thurs. and 4 p.m. Fri. More info at 509-773-4487. ■ July 3 — Friday fun Submitted photo LEARN ABOUT insects in your garden at the Parkdale Library on Saturday, July 11, 1 p.m. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Hood River County Library District at 541-386-2535, info@hoodriverli- brary.org, or hoodriverlibrary.org. Donations, 7010 a.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, 5th and Hwy. 14. Everyone welcome. ■ July 4 — 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 4 — Mercado del Valle, 3-6p.m. at Mid Valley Ele- mentary. Local farmer and food producers, artisans, hot food ven- dors, and musicians are waiting to share the bounty of the Hood River Valley! Waterslide! ■ July 4 — Fourth of July parade through downtown Odell. Parade starts at 4 p.m.; participants line up at Mid Valley Elementary at 3:30. Sponsored by Gorge Goodtimers Snowmo- bile Club. ■ July 5 — 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 7 — Senior meals, noon at the Lyle Lions Communi- ty Center, 5th and Hwy. 14. Everyone welcome. ■ July 7 — Orchard irriga- tion management workshop, 1-4 p.m. at Evans Creek Orchard. Hosted by OSU Extension and HR Watershed Group. RSVP at steve.castagnoli @oregon- state.edu. ■ July 7 — Big Bingo at the HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brookside Drive. Doors open and food avail- able at 5 p.m.; games begin 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, ■ July 8 — Community Ac- tivists workshop, 6-9 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Li- brary. Free. A Stevenson Grange #121 2015 Resiliency Program. With Kai Huschke, from the Com- munity Environmental Legal De- fense Fund. More info at 509- 427-5471 or 509-427-7153. ■ 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 vendors, local musicians, cooking demon- strations, and children’s activities. ■ July 9 — Community Ac- tivists workshop, 6-9 p.m. at the White Salmon Community Li- brary. Free. A Stevenson Grange #121 2015 Resiliency Program. With Kai Huschke, from the Com- munity Environmental Legal De- fense Fund. More info at 509- 493-1132 or 509-427-7153. ■ 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 cred- it 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. Fami- ly-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 the GO! Local Challenge: ■ Spend a total of $50 or more with three local businesses, f ar mers, artists or nonprofits. ■ Enter them online at gorgeowned.org. ■ Get rewarded with good karma and prizes. 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 — Master Gar- dener program, 1 p.m. at the Parkdale Library. How to identify insects, manage harmful insects and incorporate beneficial in- sects. By OSU Extension Master Gardeners. ■ June 11 — OSU Exten- sion Master Gardener Ryan Fenwick presentation, 2 p.m. at the Cascade Locks Library. Topics include planning and tools to consider before putting in a gar- den. More info at 541-386- 2535, info@hoodriverlibrary.org, or hoodriverlibrary.org. ■ July 11 — Mercado del Valle, 3-6 p.m. at Mid Valley Ele- mentary. Local farmer and food producers, artisans, hot food ven- dors, and musicians are waiting 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 available from 5-7 p.m. ■ July 12 — 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 tant. For more info call Jennifer McCauley, RN, IBCLC, 541-387- 6344. ■ July 15 — Grave Mat- ters discussion series: Funer- ary practices and green burials, 5:30 p.m. at the Hood River Li- brary. With Jodie Buller and Denise Urban from White Eagle Memorial Preserve Cemetery at Ekone Ranch. More at 541-386- 2535, info@hoodriverlibrary.org, or hoodriverlibrary.org. ■ 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 vendors, local musicians, cooking demon- strations, and children’s activities. ■ July 17 — Friday Fun Lunch with The Simcoe Boys, 11- 1:30 p.m. at HR Valley Adult Cen- ter, 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! We also feature some of the best live music! ■ July 18 — Mercado del Valle, 3-6 p.m. at Mid Valley Ele- mentary. Local farmer and food producers, artisans, hot food ven- dors, and musicians are waiting 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 wel- comed. 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 Vets Office seeks volunteers Hood River County Veterans Office, in partnership with the American Legion Post 22, is looking for veteran volunteers to participate in the Fourth of July Parade and festivities. The office would like to honor veterans by carrying the flags of each branch of the military in the parade. 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 avail- able 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 — Breastfeeding 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- ■ 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 support group, 10 a.m. at the Hood River Library. National Alliance on Mental Illness; new group meets fourth Saturday of every month at 10. For those with mental ill- ness and their families. More info at susanbgabay@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! ■ June 25 — Make a scrapbook at the library, 2 p.m. at the Hood River Library. With Pam Sanchez. Free and open to all. More info at info@hoodriverlibrary.org, or hoodriverlibrary.org. ■ July 25 — Mercado del Valle, 3-6 p.m. at Mid Valley Ele- mentary. Local farmer and food producers, artisans, hot food ven- dors, and musicians are waiting 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. ■ July 26 — 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 28 — Senior meals, noon at the Lyle Lions Communi- ty Center, 5th and Hwy. 14. Everyone welcome. ■ July 28 — Big Bingo at the HR Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, off Brookside Drive. Doors open and food avail- able at 5 p.m.; games begin promptly at 6 p.m. Funds raised support the Meals on Wheels program. ■ July 28 — HR Watershed Group picnic, 5-9 p.m. at Toll- bridge Park, Parkdale. Food and fun. Bring a dish to share. More at megan@ hoodriverswcd.org. ■ July 29 — 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 vendors, local musicians, cooking demon- strations, and children’s activities. ■ Aug. 1 — 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! The route is about one-mile long. The Veteran’s Office also needs volun- teers to help block off streets along the pa- rade route, shuttling people back to their cars after the parade, and helping carry the Legion banner in the parade. To participate, contact Tricia Stevens at Hood River County Veterans Office, 541- 386-1080 or veterans@co.hood-river.or.us. Sterling Place, off Brookside Drive. Doors open and food avail- able at 5 p.m.; games begin promptly at 6 p.m. Funds raised support the Meals on Wheels program. ■ July 22 — Green Drinks at Aniche Cellars, 5:30-7 p.m., 71 Little Buck Creek Rd., Under- wood. Meet winemaker and owners; learn about water con- servation projects in the region. Suggested $5 donation. ■ July 22-25 — Hood River County Fair at the fair- 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 vendors, local musicians, cooking demon- strations, and children’s activities. ■ Aug. 1 — Century Farm/Ranch Series Contin- ued, 2-4 p.m. at the Rorick House, 300 W. 13th St., The Dalles. Mosier’s Root Family will share their history with their Root Orchards Century Farm, which had its beginning in 1878. Free; open to public. Sponsored by Wasco County Historical Society; refreshments. ■ Aug. 1 — Mercado del Valle, 3-6 p.m. at Mid Valley Ele- mentary. Local farmer and food producers, artisans, hot food ven- dors, and musicians are waiting to share the bounty of the Hood River Valley! Stop by and see what this market is about! ■ Aug. 1 — 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.
