Mid Columbia Entertainment Calendar

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Tuesday, February, 9

LECTURE SERIES: Dan Ericksen, chairman of the newly formed Wasco County Board of Commissioners, will be the featured speaker for the Mid-Columbia Senior Center’s Next Chapter Lecture series on Feb. 9 at 11 a.m.
He will discuss the “State of the County” and how the county is responding to its many changes.

MUSIC PROGRAMS: The Tuesday music programs continue at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center from 7 to 9 p.m. All programs are free and all ages are welcome. Coffee and goodies are available and donations are accepted.
Tuesday, Feb. 9- Notecrackers, dancing and listening music. Notecrackers play at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, Ninth and Cherry Heights, The Dalles, 7-9 p.m., all ages, free or donation.

BABE RUTH: Babe Ruth baseball signups will be held at The Dalles Middle School Commons. The dates and times are 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 9. Cost is $80 for the first player and $65 for the second player in the same family. Players new to the program need to bring birth certificates.

RELAY FOR LIFE: Relay For Life of the Gorge is having their kick-off on Feb. 9 at Valley Christian Church in Hood River, 975 Indian Creek Road at 6 p.m.
Those who sign up a team at or before kick-off, get 50 percent off team registration, which would be $50, not the $100 it will be after kick-off. There will be a spaghetti dinner, entertainment by the Wy’East Middle School choir and door prizes too. Call Veronica Moline, the team development chair if you have any questions at (541)-490-1722. The website is www.RelayForLife.org/columbiagorgeor

Wednesday, February 10

ROTARY PROGRAMS: The Dalles Rotary Club meets at noon on Wednesdays in the Civic Auditorium. Everyone is welcome to attend. The schedule of upcoming speakers is:
Feb. 10 - This week's presentation will be about the Gorge Angel Conference.
Feb.17 - The Oregon Employment Department will present and talk about their upcoming Job Fair.

The Bee Eaters workshops and concert, featuring traditional instruments, concert at Wed., Feb. 10, 7 p.m., $12 adults, $8 kids. http://gorgemusicseries.com or (541) 386-3845.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS: The Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation District, the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency and Wasco County Extension are holding Neighborhood Meetinsg around Wasco County starting Feb. 10. Topics of discussion are the current farm bill conservation programs including EQIP, CSP and Farm Service Agency programs. OSU Extension will be providing an overview of their community programs. OSU Extension Agent Barbi Riggs from Prineville will cover livestock issues at the Maupin and Wamic meetings, Mary Merrill will discuss Small Business Development and Merlin Berg from Wy’east RC&D will be highlighting Energy Conservation and Enterprise Facilitation.
The meeting schedule:
Feb. 10- 9 a.m. to 11:30, Maupin City Park Community Center; 1 to 3:30 p.m., Wamic Sportsman Pub and Grub; Feb. 11- 9 a.m. to 11:30, Cousin’s Restaurant in The Dalles; 1 to 3 p.m., Dufur, St. Alphonsus Parish Hall.
For more information, contact Wasco County SWCD at (541) 296-6178, Ext. 3.

Rivertap Pub in The Dalles hosts music from Bill Nielson.

Thursday, February 11

PLANT MEETING: The local chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon will hold their first member slide show at their meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11, in Board Room, Building 1 at Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles.
All are invited to come and find out what plants and landscapes NPSO members have been seeing for the past year.

AVALANCHE PROGRAM: The U.S. Forest Service will present an Avalanche Awareness Program on Feb. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Dog River Coffee Shop, 411 Oak Street in Hood River. All interested members of the public are invited to attend. Valuable information on how to recreate safely in snow conditions will be presented. This is a “must see” program for skiers, climbers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, snow shoers, hikers and anyone venturing out into the snow. Snow accidents can and do occur at any time. The program is free and open to the general public. For more information, contact the Barlow Ranger District at (541) 467-2291 or the Hood River Ranger District at (541) 352-6002.

CHERRY MEETING: The Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission will meet on Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Hood River Extension Office meeting room, 2990 Experiment Station Drive in Hood Rive at 10 a.m. Those planning to attend are asked to R.S.V.P. by Feb. 9 to the OSCC office to ensure proper accommodations. The office is at 2667 River Road in Hood River. The phone is (541) 386-3191.

Feb. 11 - Dance night at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St., nonsmoking, family-friendly. Line dancing 6 p.m., partner lessons 7:30. (541) 993-3540

“What the Butler Saw,” live performance, Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade, Hood River. (541) 387-8877 or www.columbiaarts.org

Friday, February 12

HYGIENE HUSTLE: The Husky Hygiene Hustle will be held during the Sherman vs. Echo basketball game on Friday, Feb. 12. Admission to the game is by donation of a hygiene product, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toilet paper, antiperspirant/deodorant, shaving cream and razor, toothbrush and toothpaste.
All of the donated products will be donated to the Sherman County Food Bank. It is sponsored by the Sherman Prevention Coalition and the Sherman High School Leadersip Class.

GEOCOACHING CAMP: Learn about geocoaching and navigate with a GPS navigation system at this year’s Geocamp for middle school and high school youths from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12. All youths are encouraged to sign up for a full day of fun. Cost is $10 and includes a pizza lunch. For more information, or to join, call the Parks Office at (541) 296-9533.

LASAGNA FEED: The Fourth Annual Lasagna Feed and Silent Auction, hosted by Beneventi’s Pizza and Canyon Market, will be Friday, Feb. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church at 1280 West Jewett in White Salmon.
All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Columbia Gorge, which provides children and teens with volunteer mentors who spend time together on a regular basis. Tickets are for sale at Beneventi’s in Bingen or Canyon Market in Klickitat or at the door. The cost is $10 adult, $6 child/senior (age seven and under/age 65 and over). The menu is all-you-can-eat lasagna, garlic bread, beverages, salad, dessert. Items and services are needed for the auction. To donate items or services, Beneventi’s Restaurant (509) 493-2177.

VALENTINE’S DANCE: The Northern Wasco County Park and Recreation District is planning a father-daughter dance for Feb. 12 to encourage this special relationship. The purpose of the evening is to allow dads to set the standard of how a man should treat their daughters on a date, and how to build their daughter’s self esteem, said Anya Kawka, activities coordination for NWCP&R. Each father/daughter will receive a memorable photo and attendees are encouraged to dress up in evening attire. The dance will be open to girls in grades K to eighth grade and their dads or father figures. Volunteers are needed to help set up tables and chairs and clean up after the dance. Registration will be available after Jan. 11. Volunteers who want to help can contact NWCP&R as soon as possible at 296-9533. Father-Daughter Valentine Dance, The Riverenza, 410 E. 10th St., The Dalles. (541) 296-9533 or anya@nwprd.org

DJ Sub performs plays at The Vault, 209 E. Second St., The Dalles, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 13

WALKABILITY STUDY: The North Central Public Health District (formerly Wasco-Sherman Health Department) and the Planning Departments of Wasco County and The City of The Dalles are about to begin a study that focuses on the walking environment on the west end of The Dalles.
The long-term vision for this work is to create a more walkable and bikeable environment for City of The Dalles. The project is small and the timeline is short. The majority of the project will take place on Saturday . Feb. 13, when volunteers will walk the streets and measure the walkabilty of street sections and intersections. The project on the West end of town will be completed by the end of March. Findings will be presented to City Council, and County Commissioners, Road Departments and City Public Works, among others. Volunteers are needed who are interested in safe walking and safe biking in The Dalles. Active transportation is important to citizens because it can greatly enhance health. Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Participants will need to come dressed for the weather and should wear comfortable shoes. They will divide into pairs and be given segments to walk on foot and a checklist on a clip board to record their observations. Volunteers will gather and be trained at Chenowith Elementary School on Chenowith Loop Rd., beginning at 9. Please contact Allyson Smith or Jeanette Montour at (541) 506-2565 or email jeanettem@co.wasco.or.us

VALENTINE'S RUN: The Valentine’s Day River Trail 3K, 5K and 10K run and walk is on schedule for Saturday, Feb. 13. The race begins at the west end of The Dalles Marina. Race time is slated for 10 a.m. and registration begins at 9:30. There is no preregistration, only same day registration. The cost is $5 and the event is a fun raiser for the Jumpstart Summer Basketball Camp. Each year, Jumpstart donates more than $550 to families that have a hard time affording all or a portion of the camp registration. For more information contact Tom Conklin at (541) 340-0926 or go to www.columbiagorgerunningclub.com.

Passport to Passion, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Maryhill Winery. (877) 627-9445, www.maryhillwinery.com

Goldendale Sweetheart Dinner, American Legion Hall, Goldendale, tickets $15 per person at Columbia River Bank, Allyn’s Building Center, Carquest Auto Parts and American Legion.

Stephanie Schneiderman live at Bahma Coffee Bar, 256 Second St., Stevenson, 8-10 p.m. (509) 427-8700

SPAGHETTI DINNER: The annual Jerri Walker DePriest Endowment Fund spaghetti dinner will be on Saturday, Feb. 13, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Dufur School. The cost of the dinner is $6 for adults, $5 for children ages six to 12; $20 for families and kids under six eat for free. The menu includes spaghetti, salad, bread and punch. Proceeds go toward the Jerri walker DePriest Endowment Fund.

“Aliens in the Attic” is the free kids movie at Columbia Cinemas, 2727 W. Seventh St., The Dalles, 10 a.m., canned food donations invited. (541) 296-8081

Original Wasco County Courthouse Forum, “Preservation of the Original Courthouse,” with Marilyn Ericksen, 1:30 p.m. at the courthouse, free. (541) 296-4798 or (541) 296-1021.

Richard and Tova perform at The Balch Hotel in Dufur. Reservations : (541) 467-2277.

Terri Rob’s electric band plays blues plays at The Vault, 209 E. Second St., The Dalles, 9:30 p.m.

Joel Kabekov plays at The Pines Tasting Room, downtown Hood River.

Sunday, February 14

VALENTINE’S PARTY: Flagstone Assisted Living will hold a Valentine’s and 18th anniversary party on Feb. 14 at noon. It will be celebrated with music from Hard Shell Harmony plus food, door prizes, the crowning of a new King and Queen, and much more. Flagstone is at 3325 Columbia View Heights.
For information, call (541) 296-1987.

Jam and Pie Social at Cherry Park Grange, 2 p.m.

Passport to Passion, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Maryhill Winery, free wine tasting, chocolate treats, art by John Clement and Mary Rollins, live music 1-5 p.m. by Kit Garoute (Saturday) and Wyaman Chapman (Sunday. (877) 627-9445, www.maryhillwinery.com

Tuesday, February 16

MUSIC PROGRAMS: The Tuesday music programs continue at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center from 7 to 9 p.m. All programs are free and all ages are welcome. Coffee and goodies are available and donations are accepted.
Tuesday, Feb. 16- Truman Boler, listening and dancing music.Truman Boler plays at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, Ninth and Cherry Heights, The Dalles, 7-9 p.m., all ages, free or donation.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Waffle Supper, 5:30-7 p.m., Wasco United Methodist Church in Wasco. $6 adults, $4 ages 3-11, $20 family.

Wednesday, February 17

ROTARY PROGRAMS: The Dalles Rotary Club meets at noon on Wednesdays in the Civic Auditorium. Everyone is welcome to attend. The speakers for Feb.17 are from The Oregon Employment Department and will present and talk about their upcoming Job Fair.

Rivertap Pub in The Dalles hosts music from Les Vaughn.

Thursday, February 18

ANNUAL MEETING: The Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation annual meeting and Ag banquet will be held at the Gorge Discovery Center on Feb. 18.
There is a no-host social from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Dinner begins at 6. The speaker will be George Taylor, climatologist and Brian Tuck, OSU Extension, will be the master of ceremonies. The dinner is buffet-style, featuring herb and pepper prime rib, cranberry-thyme baked salmon, herb roasted red potatoes, salad, desserts and beverages. The cost is $20. RSVP by Feb. 15 to Wasco County SWDE at (541)296-6178, Ext. 3, or tammy.tripp@oacd.org. It is co-sponsored by the Wasco County Livestock Association and the Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers Assocation.

RANGELAND WORKSHOP: The Sherman County Soil and Water Conservation District will host Rangeland and CRP Management Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 18 at the Sherman County Fairgrounds Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Representatives from National Riparian Service Team, BLM, NRCS, and FSA will discuss grazing strategies and techniques along with different options for landowners if their CRP contract expires. The workshop is open to the public at no cost and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Sherman County SWCD at (541) 565-3216.

Feb. 18 - Dance night at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St., nonsmoking, family-friendly. Line dancing 6 p.m., partner lessons 7:30. (541) 993-3540.

Fly Fishing Film Tour 2010, 6:30-8 p.m., Granada Theater, 221 E. Second St., The Dalles, admission $15.

“Lend Me a Tenor,” play at Columbia Gorge Community College Theater, Building 2, Floor 3.

Poetry Out Loud, national recitation contest for Hood River Valley High School students, Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade St., Hood River, round one: 9:30-11 a.m., round two: noon-1:30 p.m. (541) 387-8877, www.columbiaarts.org

Friday, February 19

“Lend Me a Tenor,” play at Columbia Gorge Community College Theater, Building 2, Floor 3.

Vocalist Janiva Magness performs blues and soul, 8 p.m., The Pines Tasting Room, 202 State St., Hood River, tickets $15. www.thepinesvineyard.com, (541) 993-8301

Saturday, February 20

SPAGHETTI FEED: The Dalles Wahtonka High School Senior Class spaghetti feed will be on Feb. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church.
Ticket locations are Jitterbug Shop, Precision Auto, Creative Cottage or any senior from TDWHS.

“Lend Me a Tenor,” play at Columbia Gorge Community College Theater, Building 2, Floor 3.

Dance at Cherry Park Grange, 7 p.m.

Art Knows No Age by storyteller Will Hornyak, Parkhurst House at 10 a.m., Down Manor at 1 p.m.

“Monsters vs. Aliens” is the free kids movie at Columbia Cinemas, 2727 W. Seventh St., The Dalles, 10 a.m., canned food donations invited. (541) 296-8081

Unwound plays country rock plays at The Vault, 209 E. Second St., The Dalles, 9:30 p.m.

Tuersday, February 23

Wednesday, February 24

VOLUNTEER TRAINING: The Pregnancy Resource Center will hold volunteer training classes. They will be on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Part I and Wednesday, March 3, at the same time for Part 2. The classes will be at the Hood River PRC Office, 1936 12th Street, Suite 100 in Hood River, located across the road from Rosauer's, behind the Key Bank. Those taking the class need to bring $30 to cover books and training. (Scholarships are available for those who cannot afford the fee.) Call (541) 386-1050 to reserve space in the classes and receive a Volunteer Application Packet in the mail.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Hood River Pregnancy Resource Center will hold volunteer training classes on Feb. 24 and March 3. The classes are Part I on Feb. 24 and Part II on March 3, both from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hood River PRC office at 1936 12th St., Suite 100. Those taking the class need to bring $30 to cover books and training. Scholarships are available for those who cannot afford the fee. To reserve space in a class or to receive a volunteer application packet in the mail call (541) 386-1050.

Rivertap Pub in The Dalles hosts music from Bill Nielson.

Lunafest, films by, for and about women, Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade St., Hood River, two shows each night, 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., preshow and appetizers at 5:30 p.m., tickets $12, $10 for students and seniors. (541) 387-8877, www.columbiaarts.org

Thursday, February 25

Feb. 25 - Dance night at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St., nonsmoking, family-friendly. Line dancing 6 p.m., partner lessons 7:30. (541) 993-3540

Lunafest, films by, for and about women, Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade St., Hood River, two shows each night, 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., preshow and appetizers at 5:30 p.m., tickets $12, $10 for students and seniors. (541) 387-8877, www.columbiaarts.org

Dance night at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St., nonsmoking, family-friendly. Line dancing 6 p.m., partner lessons 7:30. (541) 993-3540

WINE CLASSES: Columbia Gorge Community College and Chemeketa Community College have partnered to offer three new AAS degree programs in the Mid-Columbia region: Vineyard Management, Wine Marketing and Wine Making. Join Craig Anderson, director of Agriculture Programs at Chemeketa for a free session to learn about these new programs. The workshop will be held at Hood River Indian Creek Campus Feb. 25, beginning at 6 p.m. Preregister by calling the college at (541) 506-6011.

Friday, February 26

Feb. 26 – Author dinner with Jane Kirkpatrick, Balch Hotel, Dufur. Reservations: (541) 467-2277.

Ben Bonham performs at The Pines Tasting Room, downtown Hood River. www.thepinesvineyard.com

Saturday, February 27

Original Wasco County Courthouse speaker forum, 10-11 a.m., Barbara Telfer on libraries in The Dalles through history, 410 W. Second Place, The Dalles. (541) 296-4798 or (541) 296-1021

“Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” is the free kids movie at Columbia Cinemas, 2727 W. Seventh St., The Dalles, 10 a.m., canned food donations invited. (541) 296-8081

Wendy & Friends High Tea and Auction to benefit Sonrise Academy, 1:30-3:30 p.m., The Dalles Middle School Commons, 1100 E. 12th St., The Dalles. (541) 298-8922 or www.sonriseacademy.org

Supper club at The Balch Hotel in Dufur. Reservations : (541) 467-2277.

24-7 plays rock plays at The Vault, 209 E. Second St., The Dalles, 9:30 p.m.

Barlow road plays at The Pines Tasting Room, downtown Hood River.

Sunday, February 28

Sunday, Feb. 28- Jammers, 2 to 5 p.m, listening and dancing music. Coffee, pie and ice cream

Feb. 3-28 – Oregon is Indian Country special exhibit at Columbia Art Gallery, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. www.columbiaarts.org or (541) 387-8877.

Feb. 5-27 – RED: from Alizarin to Crimson is the featured exhibit at Columbia Art Gallery, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, artist’s reception Friday, Feb. 5, 6-8 p.m. during First Friday. www.columbiaarts.org or (541) 387-8877.

Country jammers play at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, Ninth and Cherry Heights, The Dalles, 2-5 p.m., all ages, free or donation.

Monday, March 1

RESERVATION DEADLINE : Sherman County Historical Museum features the work of Sherman County artists each month, May through October.
Artists interested in participating in the Sherman County Artists Series may contact Myrna Melzer in Moro, (541) 565-3557 by March 1. Only Sherman County artists may apply. Those wishing to view the space may do so on a Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Questions? Call the museum on Wednesday, (541) 565-3232.

Wednesday, March 3

HEALTH CLASSES: Providence Hood River Hospital is offering a series of classes offered through Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Education Center, 810 12th St. For more information on the classes or to register, call (541) 386-2055. The classes are: --Smoking Cessation Series: March 3 and 10, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Rivertap Pub in The Dalles hosts open mike night.

STROKE SCREENING: Residents in The Dalles community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. The Life Line Screening will be at Calvary Baptist Church on March 3 at 3350 Columbia View Drive. Appointments begin at 9 a.m. Packages start at $139 and all five screenings take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment call 1-877-237-1287 or visit www.lifescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Thursday, March 4

March 4 - Dance night at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St., nonsmoking, family-friendly. Line dancing 6 p.m., partner lessons 7:30. (541) 993-3540

Friday, March 5

March 5-28 – Columbia Center for the Arts unveils WHIMSY, a new exhibit, with show opening March 5, 215 Cascade, Hood River. (541) 387-8877 or www.columbiaarts.org

Saturday, March 6

NEXT DOOR EVENT: Fashionation event, a community benefit to celebrate art, fashion, community and giving will be held on March 6 for the benefit of The Next Door, Inc. of the Columbia Gorge. The event is to be held at the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. This is the third year for the event. Advanced tickets will be available at Salon Visio (Hood River), Bliss Boutique (The Dalles), The Next Door, Inc (Hood River), and any remaining tickets at the Civic Auditorium (The Dalles) the night of the event.
The Next Door, Inc. (NDI) is dedicated to helping children, families, and communities thrive in the Columbia River Gorge. They provide a variety of services that enable children and families to build skills for a loving and healthy lifestyle. Established in 1971, NDI is a non-profit organization. Further information regarding The Next Door, Inc. may be found at their website www.nextdoorinc.org.

March 6 – Rock violinist Aaron Meyer performs, 7:30 p.m., Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade, Hood River. (541) 387-8877 or www.columbiaarts.org

Tuesday, March 9

BAT HOUSE WORKSHOP: Northern Wasco Park & Recreation is partnering with Tuck Contreras to find a problem to the mosquitoes at Riverfront Park during the summer. She will lead a bat house workshop. Bat boxes are easy to build and have narrow spaces inside for the bats to sleep. She has built many such dwellings which can hold from 150 to 1,500 bats. In a No-School Friday workshop, she will teach local youth the art of woodworking. Her goal for this project is to educate the community about the importance of bats in our local ecosystem. This workshop will begin with the basics of woodworking as students build the boxes. On the second day, those in the camp will load up the van and visit a cherry orchard where bat dwellings are used as a natural form of pest control. If you can’t make it to the workshop, be sure to look for the bat dwellings attached to the buildings of Riverfront Park this summer.
The workshop will be held on two Fridays, March 9 and 12.

Thursday, March 11

COAST GUARD: The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is sponsoring an open house at 7 p.m. on March 11 at The Dalles Yacht Club at The Dalles Marina to celebrate the opening of a detachment here in The Dalles. Refreshments will be served, there will be door prizes and information about the new detachment will be available. All are invited at no cost or obligation. For more information, call (541) 298-5334.

March 11 - Dance night at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St., nonsmoking, family-friendly. Line dancing 6 p.m., partner lessons 7:30. (541) 993-3540.

Monday, March 15

March 15 – Maryhill Museum of Art’s 70th season opens www.maryhillmuseum.org.

March 15 – May 31 – 70: Seven Decades of Collecting at Maryhill Museum. www.maryhillmuseum.org, (509) 773-3733

March 15 – Oct. 3 – Outdoor Sculpture Garden at Maryhill Museum www.maryhillmuseum.org.

Tuesday, March 16

LIBRARY PROGRAM: Jane Kirkpatrick, local, award-winning author will make a guest appearance at Sherman County Public/School library on Tuesday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m. for a “Meet the Author” book discussion in conjunction with One Book, One Community program featuring “A Flickering Light,” historical fiction.
The program is made possible by a grant from Sherman County Cultural Coalition.

Thursday, March 18

MID-COLUMBIA COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION presents Miss Rose & Her Rhythm Percolators, Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:30 p.m. at Gateway Presbyterian Church in The Dalles. Vintage jazz of the early 1920s and mid-1930s. This is the original American music that provided a playful soundtrack for the flappers who danced the Charleston and sipped illicit booze in the glitzy underworld of the speakeasy. Miss Rose & Her Rhythm Percolators play well-known popular tunes that have become part of the great American songbook.

March 18 - Dance night at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St., nonsmoking, family-friendly. Line dancing 6 p.m., partner lessons 7:30. (541) 993-3540

Saturday, March 20

March 20 – Skyline Foundation — WAAAM It! Columbia Gorge all-ages ping pong tournament at Western Antique Automobile and Aeroplane Musem in Hood River. www.skylinefoundation.org, or Stephanie Irving at (509) 637-2602

Thursday, March 25

March 25 - Dance night at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St., nonsmoking, family-friendly. Line dancing 6 p.m., partner lessons 7:30. (541) 993-3540

Thursday, April 1

April 1 - Dance night at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St., nonsmoking, family-friendly. Line dancing 6 p.m., partner lessons 7:30. (541) 993-3540

Saturday, April 3

MOSIER HOMECOMING: The annual Mosier Homecoming Celebration is coming up on April 3 with a theme of "Proud to be an American.”
The planning committee is asking for pictures of any and all military personnel with ties to Mosier to be part of a DVD presentation at the dinner. As well as your pictures in uniform, the committee would like the following information: branch of service, time served, rank, job and any other information you would like to provide. It is the plan to make the pictures a permanent display at the Mosier Legion Hall. Please e-mail pictures to Addie Schwartz at: roynaddie@earthlink.net or Glenna McCargar at: gem@mosierwinet.com.
Those who do not have access to a computer, can send a copy of their picture via the postal service to Doris Lewis at 1051 Hubbard Road, Yakima, WA 89809.

April 3 – Spring Wine Festival, Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. (541) 296-8600 or www.gorgediscovery.org.

April 8 - Evergreen Brass Quintet - April 8, 2010, 7:30 p.m., The Dalles Wahtonka High School. From Bach to Bob and Sousa to Swing, Evergreen Brass Quintet is an award-winning ensemble founded in 1981. Performing concerts throughout the Northwest with their consummate musicianship, contagious warmth and enthusiastic spirit, the Evergreen Brass Quintet attracts audiences as varied as the music they perform.

April 8 - Dance night at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St., nonsmoking, family-friendly. Line dancing 6 p.m., partner lessons 7:30. (541) 993-3540

April 10 – Spring Wine Festival, Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. (541) 296-8600 or www.gorgediscovery.org.

April 15 - Dance night at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St., nonsmoking, family-friendly. Line dancing 6 p.m., partner lessons 7:30. (541) 993-3540

April 16-18 – Goldendale Regional Home & Garden Show, Klickitat County Fairgrounds, free. 509-773-3400, www.goldendalechamber.org

April 22 - Dance night at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St., nonsmoking, family-friendly. Line dancing 6 p.m., partner lessons 7:30. (541) 993-3540

April 29 - Dance night at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St., nonsmoking, family-friendly. Line dancing 6 p.m., partner lessons 7:30. (541) 993-3540

May 6 - Dance night at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St., nonsmoking, family-friendly. Line dancing 6 p.m., partner lessons 7:30. (541) 993-3540

May 8 – Bird Walk, Brooks Memorial State Park, Goldendale. (509) 773-4611

May 13 - Dance night at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St., nonsmoking, family-friendly. Line dancing 6 p.m., partner lessons 7:30. (541) 993-3540

May 15 – Founders’ day and Maryhill 70th Anniversary Celebration at Maryhill Museum. www.maryhillmuseum.org, (509) 773-3733

May 21-22 – Fiddlin’ Under the Stars Festival, E’Kone Park, 411 Wilbur Avenue, Goldendale. Admission $5 (camping fees not included). (509) 773-3400 or info@goldendalechamber.org.

Upcoming Activities and Events

ART COMPETION: A call for artists for the 2010 Mid-Columbia Middle and High School Juried Art Competition at The Dalles Art Center has been issued.
This competition is open to students in grades 6-12. The dates for the exhibit are Tuesday, Feb. 9 through Saturday, Feb. 27. Rules for entry: students must reside and attend school in the Mid-Columbia region, and entries are to be the student’s own work (original encouraged and preferred). Students may submit one entry in the medium of their choice. It should be neatly presented, ready to hang on a hook (flat work) or display on a pedestal (sculptures and 3-dimensional work). Art work will be accepted at The Dalles Art Center, 220 E. Fourth St. on Tuesday, Jan. 26 through Saturday, Feb. 5 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Contact the Art Center (541 296 4759) with questions. Families, friends and teachers are welcome to join the artists for a closing reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Art Center. In addition, there will be cash awards for “Best of Show,” Judges’ Choice” and “Peoples’ Choice,” with separate judging for Middle School and High School. There will also be ribbon awards in a wide variety of categories.

PLANT ORDERS: The Hood River Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is taking orders now for its annual native tree and plant sale. HRSWCD offers a variety of native conifers, deciduous trees and shrubs. These bare-root seedlings are 1-2 years old and will be delivered to the SWCD in early April of 2010. Check out our website at www.hoodriverswcd.org to download an order form and gather information on plant descriptions and site suitability. Tree and shrub orders can be placed now by mail, e-mail (hrswcd@gorge.net) or phone at (541) 386-4588; or stop by the office at 3007 Experiment Station Road in Hood River. Purchases will be available for pick up on Friday and Saturday, April 2 and 3, 2010.

SPRING TRIP: A group of middle-schoolers and their parents will be spending nine days in Costa Rica during the spring break of 2010. The trip starts on March 19 and runs to March 28. The land cost is $1,450 and air fare is extra.
The group will patrol beaches searching for nesting or hatching sea turtles, zip line through a cloud forest and sleep near an active volcano. For more information, contact Pamela Miller at 298-4591 or amelamiller@enbarqmail.com. The full itinerary can be found at www.ecoteach.com/2010/miller.htm.

MUSEUM CLOSED : During the fall, Fort Dalles Museum and the Anderson Homestead is closed for the season. Oregon's oldest museum is at 500 West 15th and Garrison in The Dalles. To schedule a group tour, call 296-4547.

LIBRARY FUND RAISER: The Dalles-Wasco County Library is currently selling Entertainment Books, which contain hundreds of discount offers from many restaurants, hotels and merchants. With the book people can save 50 percent on dining, travel, theater, sports and more. The cost of the book is $20 with $4 from the sale of each book to be used to benefit the library. Books are valid now through Nov. 1, 2010. For more information contact the library at 296-2815.

FOSTER CARE: There are babies in Wasco County that need care more than ever and there is a need for foster parents. The Department of Human Services is Oregon’s agency charged with investigating child abuse and neglect. Recently the agency has had to place several newborn babies in foster care. This recent demand has overwhelmed the number of foster homes available to DHS and there is a great need for foster parents to provide care for newborn babies. Those interested should call Jenny Garner at 506-5222. DHS provides training and support.

April 3 – Spring Wine Festival, Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. (541) 296-8600 or www.gorgediscovery.org.

May 21-22 – Fiddlin’ Under the Stars Festival, E’Kone Park, 411 Wilbur Avenue, Goldendale. Admission $5 (camping fees not included). (509) 773-3400 or info@goldendalechamber.org.

Reunions

CLASS REUNION: The Dalles High School Class of 1980 will hold its 30th annual reunion on July 30 to Aug. 1, 2010.
     Registration and a no-host dinner will be held at Spooky's on Friday, July 30.
Registration for that is not required, but is required to attend other events, which include a tour of the high school and archive museum, a golf tournament, a formal dinner and a family picnic.
     Invitations will be mailed in January 2010 and registration costs and further details will be included in the invitations.
     An update of classmates still missing includes: Bart Andrist, Lawrence "Larry" Baarstad, Kent Baxter, Cindy Chandler, Carmen Chastain, Jaci Clark, Tim Clark, Kerry Colwell, Dave Conner, David Cunningham, Tom Dooley, Greg Dunn, Steve Dunn, Mike Elliott, Julie Gidley, Pat Gutierrez, Bruce Hodges, Shannon Houser -Almond, Lynn Hutchenson, Andre Lafore, Lynn Leavitt, Chris Lee, George Lick, Jo Loeb, Warren Mc-Cann, Jeremy McGhee, Eve McInttyre, Becky Minor, Carolyn Mitchell, Tony Monroe, Debbie Mothershead, Mike Nelson, Michael "Mike" Nicklin, Rosemary Norcom-Gaeta, Kim Nunnally, Robert Olsen, June Patrick, Stan Peickert, Rob Pheil, Christina Pickering, Linda Piek, Kathy Potwin, Renee Power. John Putnam, James Rawley, Brian Ray, Paula Sledge, Chrissy Smith, Teresa Smih, Anne Snyder-Serex, Stuart Steffan, Monte Stuart, Diana Taketa, Paul Taylor, Charles G. Thipado, Richard Tucker, Robin Valentine-Whitten, Mary Waltermire, Carrie Wolf, Richard Woodward.

NAVY REUNION: The USS American Carrier Veterans Association will hold its seventh bi-annual reunion to reunite her crew at the Holiday Inn-Cincinnati Airport Conference Center in Covington, Ky. On June 23-26, 2010. For more information, go to www.ussamerica.org or call (610) 585-2155.

Ongoing Activities

HAZARDOUS WASTE: The Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program will be expanding monthly collections to The Dalles on the third Saturday of each month, free for households and businesses.
Also, there will be collections on the third Friday of each month at Hood River Garage.

TREE COMMITTEE: The City of The Dalles is accepting applications for an ad hoc tree committee. It is expected this committee will have five to ten meetings of approximately one hour each, with the committee duration being approximately six months. The project will be a set of recommendations to the city council and the scope of work will be limited to trees in the rights of way and on city property. Citizens with knowledge of trees, including tree maintenance are specifically encouraged to apply, but all applications are welcome. The application for serving on a city committee is available in the city clerk’s office at 313 Court St. in The Dalles and may also be obtained through the city’s website at www.ct.the-dalles.or.us, click on public documents, then select commission application. The deadline to submit an application is Feb. 1.

RECYCLING CLASS: The TriCounty Hazardous Waste and Recycling Program serving Wasco, Sherman and Hood River counties will offer the Spring 2010 Master Recycling Class during March and April at Mosier Creek Terrace in Mosier. It is a chance to learn how to reduce waste, conserve natural resources, motivate others to change their habits and make a difference in a community. The program is similar to the OSU Extension Service's popular Master Gardeners, participants will attend a series of classes and field trips, and be required to volunteer at least 30 "payback" hours in their communities. The mission of the Master Recycler program is to "bridge the gap between awareness and action by motivating people to reduce solid waste in homes and workplaces." The classes are offered free to residents of the three counties. The Master Recycler class is limited to 30 participants, with acceptance on a "first-come, first-served" basis. The class will be held Tuesday evenings.
For more information, call Cindy Brown of the TriCounty program at
(541) 506-2636 or visit www.tricountyrecycle.com and click on "Master Recycler." Applications are taken on-line.

TOASTMASTERS: Toastmasters of The Dalles meets Thursdays at noon at Room 3.302 at Columbia Gorge Community College. Everyone is welcome.

FOSTER CARE: Foster homes are needed for children in our area. For more information contact Jenny Garner with the Department of Human Services (DHS) at 506-5222.

• INTERNET ACCESS: The Dalles-Wasco County Library now offers free wireless Internet access. The Wi-Fi hot spot service is available both inside the library and on library grounds. As wireless open access connections are not secure, users should use caution when transmitting personal information. For further information on the library’s wireless Internet service contact the library at 296-2815.

• PARENTING HELP: Here’s how to find out about local parenting programs & classes, support groups, activities and other resources in the Skamania and Klickitat County region. Call their toll free number: (866) 631-1997, or check the website at http://community.gorge.net/skcnparentsupport. Information is provided by the Skamania Klickitat Community Network, a local group affiliated with the Washington State Family Policy Council.

• CASA VOLUNTEERS: Do you have a desire to help children who are living in foster care? Become a trained volunteer for Columbia Gorge CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). For more information, contact volunteer manager Susan Baldwin at (541) 386-3468 or send an e-mail query to susan.baldwin@cgcasa.net.

• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Mid-Columbia Medical Center is seeking to add to its team of volunteers and offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. For more information, contact Marsha Davis, MCMC Volunteer Services at 296-7288.

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