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FOR KIDS

n March 11-14 — “Mr. A’s Amazing Maze Plays,” an interactive play for children, at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children; available at Waucoma Bookstore in Hood River, Klindt’s Booksellers in The Dalles and at the door, or visit www.columbiaarts.org.

n Storytime at the Hood River County Library

Wednesdays and Thursdays

10:30-10:50 a.m. — Itsy Bitsy Story Time: This is for toddlers up to age 3 who like to wiggle, dance, listen to stories, then wiggle some more. Parent or guardian must accompany child(ren).

11-11:30 a.m. — Big Kids Story Time: This is for kids aged 3-6 to have fun, sing songs and enjoy stories. A creative craft follows story time.

 n New Parent Services Playgroups

For more info contact Tami Russell at 541-308-2237.

 Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon: Newborn to age 5, at Riverside Community Church, Fourth and State streets.

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: newborn to age 5, Cascade Locks City Hall Gym.

Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon: newborn to age 5, at Mt. Hood Town Hall in Parkdale.

EXHIBITS

n Raptor Interpretive Program, Monday through Friday (except holidays) at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum, 500 Discovery Drive in The Dalles. Included with paid admission to the museum; free to members. For more info call 541-296-8600 or visit www.gorgediscovery.org.

n Through March 28 — “Whimsy,” the March show at Columbia Art Gallery, 6-8 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River.

 Featured artists are Jim Diem, Chad Mayo, Rachel Harvey, Myah Bailey, Mike Orwick, Bud Egger, Wendy Wees (shown at left), David Brandt and Todd Smith.

n March 25 — “Farm life: A Century of Change for Farm Families and Their Neighbors,” a nationally touring exhibit sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities, opens at The History Museum of Hood River County. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. Visit www.co.hood-river.or.us/museum for details or call 541-386-6772.

ON STAGE

n March 11-14 — “Mr. A’s Amazing Maze Plays,” an interactive play for children, at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River.

Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children; available at Waucoma Bookstore in Hood River, Klindt’s Booksellers in The Dalles and at the door, or visit www.columbiaarts.org.

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

n March 12 — Horizon Art and Talent Show, 7 p.m. at Horizon Christian School, 700 Pacific Ave., Hood River. Sixth-graders are hosting the fundraiser in order to create an outdoor science camp scholarship fund. Tickets are $5 adults, $3 students, and are available at the school.

n March 13 — Workshop for home fruit growers, on managing pests and diseases on fruit trees, 9 a.m. to noon at the Pine Grove Grange Hall, 2835 Van Horn Drive. The cost of the workshop is $5 and pre-registration is suggested. Call 541-387-4769 to register. For more info call 541-386-3343.

n March 13 — Work party for Catlink, an all-volunteer, no-kill shelter dedicated to feral and homeless cats in the Gorge, 9 a.m. to noon at the shelter, 1812 Mt. Hood St., The Dalles. For more info visit www.catlink.org or contact Marcia Buser at 509-365-2798 or buserpdx@yahoo.com.

n March 13 — Bowl For Kids’ Sake, beginning at 10 a.m. at Orchard Lanes, 1141 Tucker Road, Hood River. The event raises money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Columbia Gorge.

Pledges may be made to the bowler at the event, online at www.nextdoorinc.org (click Donate Now) or by checking “invoice” on the pledge sheet. For more info contact Kristin Reese, 541-308-2231 or bbbs@nextdoorinc.org.

n March 13 — Spring Splash for Hood River Waterfront Park, 7-10 p.m. at The Pines Tasting Room. Music, light appetizers and fun, to raise money for new picnic shelters and shade trees for the park.

n March 13-14 — Volunteer work party at Beacon Rock State Park, to continue construction of a new multi-use trail. Tools and instruction provided; no experience necessary. Optional campout and potluck on Saturday. To register visit www.wta.org or contact Alyssa at alyssa@wta.org or 206-965-8561.

n March 14 — Upper Valley Lions Breakfast, 7-11 a.m. at the Parkdale Community Center. The cost is $6 for adults for all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage or ham, applesauce and apple juice, plus coffee, tea or hot chocolate. All proceeds go to Lions projects.

n March 14 — “Coming to Stay: A Columbia River Journey,” by Mary Schlick, 2 p.m. at the Hood River County Library. Schlick, a basket weaver and writer, will talk about her life on reservations and her life in Hood River. Copies of her book will be available.

n March 16 — Volunteer work party at Beacon Rock State Park, to continue construction of a new multi-use trail. Tools and instruction provided; no experience necessary. To register visit www.wta.org or contact Alyssa at alyssa@wta.org or 206-965-8561.

n March 16 — Team Training meeting for Relay for Life, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River. Refreshments will be served.

n March 16 — Big Bingo at the Hood River Valley Adult Center, 6-9 p.m.

Doors open at 4:30. All proceeds go toward the center’s Meals on Wheels program.

Early Bird pots start at $20 and later games award bigger money. Refreshments available. The center is located at 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River.

n March 16 — “State of Emergency,” a talk by Peter Lumsdaine on “eco-infrastructure crisis, robotic warfare and cultural resistance, from the Persian Gulf and the Sierra Madre to the U.S. heartland,” with slideshow, 7 p.m. at Riverside Church, Fourth and State streets, Hood River. A $4-$7 sliding scale donation is requested, but no one will be turned away.

n March 16 — “The Leading Edge of Technology in Orchard Crops,” a presentation by Clark Seavert, of OSU’s North Willamette Research and Extension Center, 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River.

n March 19 — Hazardous waste collection, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hood River Garbage Service, 3449 Guignard Drive.

For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.

n March 20 — “The Rejection Seminar,” a webinar by Dr. Paul Hegstrom, founder of Life Skills International, 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hood River Family Life Skills Center, 550 Riverside Drive. Ticket price is $29; seating is limited. Lunch is included. For more info call 541-386-8805.

n March 20 — Hazardous waste collection, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Dalles Disposal Service, 1317 W. First St. For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.

n March 21 — Discussion group using the National Geographic program “In God’s Name,” as well as the personal experiences Debby Chenoweth had as part of a delegation of clergy and lay leaders who traveled to London, Istanbul, Rome and Geneva to meet with some of the world’s most influential spiritual leaders, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Soul Cafe, 1102 12th St., Hood River. Attendees are invited to stay for the Sunday Supper free community meal at 5 p.m.

n March 23 — Volunteer training for Faith in Action Providence Community Caregivers, 5:15-7:30 p.m. at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital’s Education Center.

Volunteer to help your neighbors with long-term health needs maintain their independence. A light dinner is provided. To register, call 541-386-2055 or e-mail jill.rowland@providence.org.

n March 23 — Big Bingo at the Hood River Valley Adult Center, 6-9 p.m.

Doors open at 4:30. All proceeds go toward the center’s Meals on Wheels program.

Early Bird pots start at $20 and later games award bigger money. Refreshments available. The center is located at 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River.

n March 24 — “Cancer and End-of-Life Care” grief teleconference, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts. This free public service event is sponsored by Hospice of the Gorge and is open to the general public as well as professionals.

Pre-registration is required; contact Christine Jones at info@hospiceofthegorge.org or 541-387-6449, ext. 121.

n March 24 — “Pecker,” a comedy by John Waters, part of Columbia Center for the Arts’ film series, 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door.

n March 25 — Acrylic painting demonstration by Ardis DeFreece at the Hood River Art Club meeting, beginning at noon at Hood River Alliance Church, 2650 W. Montello Ave., building M-1. Visitors are welcome.

n March 26 — Middle school dance at the Hood River Armory, 1590 12th St., sponsored by The Heroes Club and American Legion Post 22, 7-10 p.m. Hot dogs, chips and soda will be available for purchase from 6-7 p.m. Admission is $6; food $3; troop bracelets $2. Buy a bracelet and save $1 on admission to future dances. Student ID required. Proceeds will be used for National Guard programs.

n March 27 — “Awesome Land: Women of Dirt,” a film about downhill racing, dirt jumping and free-riding, 8:10 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, following a reception at 7 p.m. and short talk by women in the film at 8 p.m. There will be a panel discussion after the film. Admission is $7.50; tickets are available in advance at Discover Bicycles or Dirty Fingers Bicycle Repair, or at the door.

n March 28 — Discussion group using the National Geographic program “In God’s Name,” as well as the personal experiences Debby Chenoweth had as part of a delegation of clergy and lay leaders who traveled to London, Istanbul, Rome and Geneva to meet with some of the world’s most influential spiritual leaders, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Soul Cafe, 1102 12th St., Hood River. Attendees are invited to stay for the Sunday Supper free community meal at 5 p.m.

n March 28 — “The Artist in the Garden: The Garden in the Artist,” a presentation by Sharon Lovejoy, award-winning, best-selling author and illustrator of eight books, 4 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Tickets are $10.

n March 29 — An Evening with Michael Ableman, “Feeding the Future: Stories and Images from the New Frontier of Food and Agriculture,” 7-8:30 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts. A reception will be held prior to the program at The History Museum of Hood River County, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more info call the museum at 541-386-6772.

n March 30 — Big Bingo at the Hood River Valley Adult Center, 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 4:30. All proceeds go toward the center’s Meals on Wheels program. Early Bird pots start at $20 and later games award bigger money. Refreshments available. The center is located at 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River.

n April 3 — Second Annual Blossom Boogie, a 5K/10K run/walk or kids’ half-mile run/walk at Mid Valley Elementary School, 3686 Davis Drive, Odell. The kids’ run/walk begins at 9 a.m.; the 5K/10K begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration for the 5K/10K is $15 before March 29 (includes T-shirt) or $10 after (no T-shirt). All proceeds go to Mid Valley PTO. Registration forms available at Mid Valley Elementary School.

n April 3 — Leos Club bottle/can collection, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rosauers parking lot near the Lions newspaper recycling trailer. Monies raised from return deposit containers will be donated to various nonprofit groups in the community. Containers do not need to be sorted.

n April 3 — Cake decorating with Polly’s Cakes, a fundraiser for Hood River Valley Residents Committee, noon to 4 p.m. at Hood River Middle School, in the home economics room. Cost is $90; sign up with Hood River Community Ed, 541-386-2055 or www.hrcommunityed.org.

n April 3 — Laugh ‘Til It Helps, a comedy fundraiser for The Next Door Inc., with two shows, 6 and 8 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River. This year’s star is nationally touring comedian Dave Anderson. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 students, and will be available soon at Waucoma Bookstore, and at the door just prior to the event. For more info visit www.columbiaarts.org and click “Other Arts.”

n April 9 — Middle school dance at the Hood River Armory, 1590 12th St., sponsored by The Heroes Club and American Legion Post 22, 7-10 p.m. Hot dogs, chips and soda will be available for purchase from 6-7 p.m. Admission is $6; food $3; troop bracelets $2. Buy a bracelet and save $1 on admission to future dances. Student ID required. Proceeds will be used for National Guard programs.

n April 10 — Artist2Artist, third annual professional development event, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts.

The event is an opportunity for artists to congregate, learn and develop professional relationships in a cooperative, educational setting.

Registration fee is $20; parking and brunch are included. For more info contact Shelley Toon Hight at 541-387-8877, ext. 114, or education@columbiaarts.org.

n April 11 — Upper Valley Lions Breakfast, 7-11 a.m. at the Parkdale Community Center. The cost is $6 for adults for all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage or ham, applesauce and apple juice, plus coffee, tea or hot chocolate. All proceeds go to Lions projects.

n April 14 — Free community forum on Alzheimer’s Disease at Providence Down Manor, 1950 Sterling Place, Hood River, beginning at 6 p.m.

The evening will feature an award-winning HBO film with tips on how to cope with the disease, and a panel of local residents who have experienced the disease firsthand as caregivers, family members or clinicians, as well as staff from Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, Providence Down Manor and Brookside Manor. Appetizers will be served.

To register, call 541-386-2055.

n April 16 — Hazardous waste collection, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hood River Garbage Service, 3449 Guignard Drive.

 For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.

n April 17 — Hazardous waste collection, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Dalles Disposal Service, 1317 W. First St. For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.

n May 1 — Leos Club bottle/can collection, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rosauers parking lot near the Lions newspaper recycling trailer. Monies raised from return deposit containers will be donated to various nonprofit groups in the community. Containers do not need to be sorted.

n May 9 — Upper Valley Lions Breakfast, 7-11 a.m. at the Parkdale Community Center. The cost is $6 for adults for all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage or ham, applesauce and apple juice, plus coffee, tea or hot chocolate. All proceeds go to Lions projects.

n May 14 — Hazardous waste collection, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hood River Garbage Service, 3449 Guignard Drive. For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.

n May 15 — Hazardous waste collection, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Dalles Disposal Service, 1317 W. First St. For a list of materials visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.