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www.hoodrivernews.com Hood River News, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 B3 H APPENINGS Happenings may be edited for length. Listings may also be found online at hoodrivernews.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. ON STAGE ■ July 10-11, 17-18, 23-25 — Next to Normal, 7:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts. Matinee July 19 at 2 p.m. Direct- ed by Mark Steighner. $18 adults, $12 groups of 10 or more. Tickets available at Colum- bia Art Gallery and Waucoma Bookstore. FOR CHILDREN ■ Story Time at Hood River Library: Baby/Toddler and Big Kids story time, 10:30 a.m. Thursday mornings. ■ New Parent Services Playgroups. For parents and their children ages newborn to 5; for more info contact Nancy Jo- hanson Paul at 541-436-0319 or nancyp@nextdoorinc.org. Tues- days, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cascade Locks City Hall gym. Tuesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. at Hood River Alliance Church, 2650 Montello Ave. (Contact the church at 541-386-2812 for de- tails.) Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. at HR Early Childhood Center (for- mer Pine Grove School), bilin- gual, with developmental spe- cialists available (follows school calendar). For more info call 541- 386-4919. ■ July 8 — Leapin’ Louie’s Western Comedy Show, 5:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library. Lasso spinning, whip cracking, stunt juggling entertainment for buckaroos of all ages. Free. ■ July 9 — Crafternoon, 2 p.m. at the Hood River Library. Come in and cool off with a fun, free craft project. ■ 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. ■ July 13-17 — Summer art experiences at Columbia Center for the Arts, 1-4 p.m. Shakespeare for teens. Ages 13- 18. $150. Scholarships available. More at columbi- aarts.org/SummerArtExperiences ■ July 13-17 — Summer art experiences at Columbia Center for the Arts, 9-noon. Cos- tume and soft sculpture with Megan Mesloh, Wildcraft Studio School. Ages 7+. $90. Scholar- ships available. More at columbi- aarts.org/SummerArtExperiences EXHIBITS ■ 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, thehistorymu- seum@hrecn.net. ■ Through Aug. 2 — Best of the Gorge at the Columbia Center for the Arts. Showcasing 2D and 3D media, including drawing, painting, photography, glass, ceramics, sculpture, and mixed, by Mid-Columbia artists. Juried by Jennifer Zika. ■ Through Aug. 29 — Out- door Recreation: The Heart of Hood River County, The History Museum of Hood River County. Featuring “The Darby Board,” Newman Darby’s iconic “wind sailing” invention, how HR County’s trails were formed, how Timberline was built, what to pack for a hike and more. ■ Through Aug. 31 — Sor- cha Meek at the Hood River Li- brary. Small and large oil paint- ings. More info at 541-490- 7691 or www.sorchameek.com; contact the library at 541-386- 2535, info@hoodriverlibrary.org, or hoodriverlibrary.org. 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 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 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. ■ July 8 — Community Activists workshop, 6-9 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Li- brary. Free. A Stevenson Grange #121 2015 Resiliency Program. With Kai Huschke, from the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund. More info at 509- 427-5471 or 509-427-7153. 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 — 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 El- ementary. Local farmer and food producers, artisans, hot food vendors, and musicians are wait- ing to share the bounty of the Make a scrapbook at the HR library Make a handmade three ring 8 x 8 scrapbook album at the library. Decorate the album with rib- bons, tags, and other various elements. The class will be held at the Hood River Library Saturday, July 25, at 2 p.m. Local mother of two Pam Sanchez will teach the class. Sanchez has lived in the Gorge for the past 20 years. Scrapbooking is a hobby for Sanchez and she loves to preserve memories and stories. The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Hood River County Library District at 541-386-2535, info@hoodriverlibrary.org, or visit their website at hoodriverlibrary.org. 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 — Community Activists workshop, 6-9 p.m. at the White Salmon Community Library. Free.A Stevenson Grange #121 2015 Resiliency Program. With Kai Huschke, from the Community Environmental Legal Defense 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 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 ■ HOODRIVERHOMES.COM Your Oregon & Washington Broker River City Tom Jenkins CRS, GRI 541-490-6045 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 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 Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea ESTHER KLINE, 9, of Hood River spins rubber balls with the help of juggler Curtis Carlyle in a packed July 1 performance at Hood River Library. PICK OF THE WEEK Summer fun at the Hood River Library Looking for a way to beat the summer heat? The Hood River Library — which serves as a downtown cooling shelter — has a number of weekly activities for chil- dren and adults. Free family-friendly entertainment comes to the library starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Previous shows have in- cluded live bugs and “seriously funny jug- gling;” this week, enjoy a Western-themed comedy show. On Thursdays, start the morning with baby/toddler and big kid story time, both at 10 a.m., and then return with the older kids at 2 p.m. for Crafternoon — enjoy a fun, free craft project. 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 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 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! 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. ! K O LO This size ad in the Hood River News 9 times for only $234! Call Liana at 541-386-1234 ext. 220 lstegall@hoodrivernews.com And now through Aug. 31, contempo- rary artist Sorcha Meek is showing large and small scale oil paintings from her “To- gether” series. The library also has summer reading programs for children, teens and adults at all branches (Hood River, Parkdale and Cascade Locks). Kids can earn prizes as they progress towards their reading goal, teens earn prizes for hours completed, and adults will be entered into a raffle for each book read. For more information on these and other activities, contact the library dis- trict at 541-386-2535, info@hoodriverli- brary.org, or hoodriverlibrary.org. Dinners, starting at $8.50, are available from 5-7 p.m. ■ July 18-19 — Lavender DAZE, 10-5 p.m. at Hood River Lavender, 3801 Straight Hill Rd. Free admission. Live music, food and wine vendors, craft classes, U-pick lavender, kids’ activities. See www.lavenderdaze.com. ■ 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 — Disaster Pre- paredness presentation, 1 p.m. at the History Museum. Light snacks provided. Learn to prepare for natural disasters. ■ July 21 — Big Bingo at Joe Guenther Financial Advisor 1631 Woods Ct Suite 102 Hood River, OR 97031 541-386-0826 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC 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 — 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 — “Darkness to Light:” Free child sex abuse pre- vention training. Learn the steps to protect children. Class size is limited; to register contact Michelle Tremblay at 541-806- 0901. Sponsored by Columbia Gorge Children’s Advocacy. Ses- sions planned through June 2016. ■ 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. Gas Appliances Electrical Repair Get your RV road ready! RV Doc — Bruce Henderson Mobile Service & Repair State Fire Marshal Certification #001242-08 Service & Repair. I come to you! B RUCE H ENDERSON 541-993-5982 L ICENSED & C ERTIFIED Recycle Tips MIXED RECYCLABLES - Available curbside, and at most recycling depots. -Same for residential and businesses. - Includes paper, plastic, metal. - Devil is in the details. 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