Great things to do in the Gorge!!!

US 97 Biggs Bridge Project has begun. Complete closure begins Jan. 2. It will continue through Memorial Day, 2008

The Dalles Farmers' Market is looking for vendors for the upcoming 2008 Market. We can accomodate both large and small-scale growers. The Market opens May 21st and will be held wednesdays from 8 am to 1 pm at The Dalles Chamber of Commerce Park. Contact Barbara Pashek, Market Manager at 29801973 or bpashek@hotmail.com.

May 12 - Blackwood Brother perform at the Granada Theatre, 6:30 pm. Tickets $15 at Klindt's.

May 12 - The board of Directors of Sherman Co School District will hold its regular montly board meeting at 7 pm in the library at Sherman Jr. Sr High School Public Library, 65912 High School Loop Moro, Or.

May 12 - The Wasco County Fair board will meet at 7 pm at the Fair board Office located at the Wasco county Fairgrounds in Tygh Valley, Or.

May 12 - The Senior Advisory Council will meet at 10 am - noon at the Mid-Columbia Council of Governments office at 1113 Kelly avenue in The Dalles. The Council memebers are from Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler Counties. Formed as a part of the Older Americans Act of 1965, the Council meets to advocate for senior issues. Everyone is invited to attend, especially if you are interested in helping out the senior community. Currently there is an opening for a representative from hood River County. For more information, please call the Area Agency on Aging at 541.298.4101 or 888.316.1362.

May 12 - The Columbia Gorge Community College Small Business Development Center is offering a series of basic business classes. the Classes are open to anyone in business, or wanting to find out more about operating their own business. Today Start Your Own Business in Oregon. The Dalles Campus, room 1.351. Tuition $10. Call the college at 506-6011 to register.

May 13-18 - 2008 Mt Hood Cycling Classic For all info and to register go to www.myhoodcyclingclassic.com.

May 13 - Columbia River Gorge Commission Meeting, 9 am at the Hood River Best Western Inn, Gorge Room, 1108 East Marina Way, Hood River.

May 13 - Jason Corey, local attorney will be the featured speaker for the Mid-Columbia Senior Cneter's Next Chapter Lecture Series at 11 am. Jason will discuss wills and estates.

May 13 - A much-anticipated field day to showcase the Long Term Experiment at the Sherman Experiment State in Moro will take place at the Station starting at 8:30 am. This Field Day is a great opportunity for growers to learn about various options for maximizing profits by choosing the right comination of tillage practices, crop choices and roations in various combinations.

May 13 - The Goldendale Library will be hosting a three part series of "Inquiring Mind" programs with speakers from the Humanities Washington speakers bureau. The one today is "Tea, True Womanhood and Uppity Women" with Susan Butruille at 7pm. This program will focus on the role of women in the Westward expansion of the 19th century, in Native American tribes, and as a power for social change in the early American 20th century.

May 13 - The Oregon Cultural Trust deadline for FY2009 Cultural Development grant applications. Oregon 501(c) arts, heritage and humanities nonprofits are eligible to apply for funds to support projects of cultural significance taking place between August 1, 2008 and July 31-2009. Funded projects are meant to bring cultural opportunities to more Oregonians and to preserve and enhance import cultural assets. Applications and guidelines may be downloaded from www.culturaltrust.org/programs/grant_opportunities.php

May 13 - Looking for a place to dance/ The NoteCrackers Sweet will be playing live music for a social dance at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles, 709 pm. This"second Tuesday" event features danceable tunes from the '20s thru the '60s. Lots of fun! Dancers are encouraged, but listeners are just as welcome. 1112 West 9th St. The Dalles, 296-4788. Free admission, donations accepted.

May 13 - Gilliam County Soil and Water Conservation District is organizing a Lower John Day Watershed Conference in Condon with the assistance of the National Policy Consensus Center and MCEDD. The purpose is to bring landowners in Sherman, Gilliam and Wheeler Counties together with foundations and conservation organizations working in the basin and develop concepts of how to better work together so conservation projects are workable and sustainable. The conference includes tours and an evening meeting led by Mike McArthur, Director of Association of Oregon Counties, to identify resources and projects compatible with local agricultural practices and the local culture. For more information contact: Cheryl Arnst, Gilliam County SWCD, gillswcdfin@yahoo.com or call 541-384-2124.

May 13 - The Columbia Gorge Community College Small Business Development Center is offering a series of basic business classes. the Classes are open to anyone in business, or wanting to find out more about operating their own business. Today Writing Your Business Plan. The Dalles Campus, room 1.334. Tuition $29. Call the college at 506-6011 to register.

May 14 - The Columbia Gorge Community College Small Business Development Center is offering a series of basic business classes. the Classes are open to anyone in business, or wanting to find out more about operating their own business. Today Understanding Your Business Financial Statements.. The Dalles Campus, room 2.273. Tuition $29. Call the college at 506-6011 to register.

May 14 - Wasco County Court will be having a work session at 9am, at the Wasco County Courthouse Courtroom #202.

May 14 - Unit 20, Oregon Retired Teachers will meet at noon in the board room at the Columbia Gorge Community College. CGCC President Dr. Frank Toda will present the program. All retired school personnel from Hood river, Wasco, and Sherman Counties are invited to attend. If not on a telephone tree, interested persons must make luncheon reservations with Ardis Green at 296-4008 by Tuesday, May 13.

May 15 - A free seminar titled "Reading Literacy and Children with Disabilities will be held from 6-8 pm at the CGCC Board Room, 400 E Scenic Drive, The Dalles. This free workshop is provided by the Oregon Parent Training and Information Center, the federally funded Parent Training and Information Center for the State of Oregon. Parents and caregivers of children with special needs and the professionals who work with them will benefit from this workshop. Pre-registraton is requested to insure availability of materials and refreshments. To register, contact Victoria Haight at (503) 510-2289 or email her at vhaight@orpti.org

May 15 - The Columbia Gorge Community College Small Business Development Center is offering a series of basic business classes. the Classes are open to anyone in business, or wanting to find out more about operating their own business. Today Shoebox Accounting The Dalles Campus, room 2.273. Tuition $29. Call the college at 506-6011 to register

May 15 - May Business after Hours, 4th Street Block Party. 5-7 pm. sponsored by your friend on 4th Street. Plantree health Resource Center, Van Valkenburgh & Associates, Lawyers PC and The Dalles Art Center. Hors d'oeuvres, wine, desserts. Lots of food, fun and music. For Chamber members and prospective members.

May 15- Wasco County Home Rule charter Writing committee Meeting is Scheduled for 3 pm, at the Wasco County Courthouse, Deschutes Room B. Public is invited.

May 16 - Open House at Hood River CAP Office, 205 Oak Street Hood River, 11am-2 pm. Sub sandwiches, salads and snacks.

May 16 - A Public Forum: Underage Drinking, Not a Minor Problem. Join us for a short presentation led by 4-H youth on the issue of underage drinking and the effects of alcohol on the developing brain followed by a public forum discussion and sharing of ideas related to the issue. Join us as these young people talk about how particularly vulnerable the teen brain is and how drinking now will affect them as adults. 6:30 pm Columbia Gorge Comunity College Building 2, 3rd Floor Lecture hall. Refreshments provided

May 17 - Member's Day at Maryhill Museum. 11am-5 pm. Drive the historic Maryhill Loops Road 11-2 pm. In honor of Sam Hill, the museum is opening the historic Maryhill Loops Rd for automobiles and the public is invited to drive it for free! Family Fun Day: All About Landscapes from 1-4 am. Be inspired by landscapes of the Gorge and create your own landscape using oil pastels. Manser and Dolph, Mid-Columbian Men of Art at 2 pm. Maryhill presents Jim Tindall's radio play, a program based on artist Percy Manser and Clifford Dolph, director of Maryhill Museum from 1938-1970. Outdoor Sculpture Invitation Garden Walk at 4 pm. This annual exhibit celebrates its opening with a garden walk with curator Lee Musgrave and the participating artists.

May 17 - Men's Play Day Softball Tournament. Contact Jennifer at NWCPRD at 296-9533 to enroll your team. Cost $200 per team.

May 17 - Dufur Historical Society Steak Feed.

May 17- A Public Forum: Underage Drinking, Not a Minor Problem. Join us for a short presentation led by 4-H youth on the issue of underage drinking and the effects of alcohol on the developing brain followed by a public forum discussion and sharing of ideas related to the issue. Join us as these young people talk about how particularly vulnerable the teen brain is and how drinking now will affect them as adults. 6:30 pm Maupin High School Library. Refreshments provided.

May 17 - The Dalles Wahtonka High School band is hosting their annual 1940's themed Swingin' spring Swing Dance. The dance will be from 7-10 pm in the Wahtonka High School auditorium. Suggested donation is $5 and all proceeds will go to the band uniform fund. There will be swing dance instruction for all of you who can't dance and refreshments will be provided. It will be a lot of fun and we hope to see you there.

May 17 - The Dalles Rifle and Pistol Club Annual Open House and Family Fun Day. 10 am-2 pm. Find out what the Club offers all ages. At the Dalles Rifle and pistol outdoor range. Go east past Big Jim's on 15 mile Rd for 3.2 miles. Stay left on 15 mile Rd. Just past Petersburg School look for sign and road on left to range. Participate in these NRA sanctioned activities: Archery, Black Powder Shooting, Civilian Marksmanship, Cowboy Action Shooting, Small Bore Shooting -- 22 caliber for Jrs., International Defense Pistol Association Acitivies, and more. No Private Firearms, all equipment provided. All children must be accompanied by adults. Free hot dogs and soda.

May 17 - 2nd Annual Garden Party and Birdhouse Acution presented by Wonderworks children's Museum. 5 pm at The Mint. For info call 993-3573 or visit their website at www.wonderworksstd.org

May 17-18 - Eddieville"s Hammer and Tongs Vintage Motorcycle Series at Eddieville. Call 980-7971 for more info.

May 17 - Old Time Music Show at The Dalles Wasco County Public Library, 11 am to noon. If you like music you will love Rick Reyers. Rick starts with a guitar, winds through a limber jack, hand saw, juice harp and many rare and interesting instruments our pioneer forefathers used to make music. Rick entertains and educates, teaching people history and music in one wonderful program. All ages are welcome. This program is paid for by a grant from the Wasco County Cultural Trust.

May 18 - Mosier Twin Tunnels 5- 12K Walk/Run. 10 am is the first of four Mosier Twin Tunnels Races for the 2008 series. The race will start at the Hood River Trailhead, near the Hatfield Visitor Center in Hood River. Choose between the 5 K, 12K or the free Kids Fun Run to help support the Mosier Community School Parent/Teacher Organization. Refreshments and door prizes will be available. winners of each race for each age division will receive a ribbon. $50 cash drawing will be awarded to one male and one female competitor who completes at least 3 of the 4 races in this year's series. Cost is $10 for pre-registered participants, day of race $15. Please pre-register by May 14. Registration forms are available on line at www.mosierschool.com, by emailing Mosier Community School or call the school at 541-478-3321.

May 18 - Skamania Perfroming Arts Foundation present Gammy Award winning Tigstad and Rumbel, 7 pm at Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, Bonneville, WA. Rickets at Skamania Arts.orgor call the Box office at 1-800-494-TIXS.

May 19 - St Peter's Landmark concert series continues with Bell and Chime Choir.

May 20 - Statewide Primary

May 21 - The Dalles Farmer's market at The Dalles Chamber of Commerce. 8 am - 1 pm. For information call 298-1973.

May 22 - The Ice Age Floods Institut's local chapter will be meeting from 7-9 pm in room 1.464 at Columbia Gorge community College in The Dalles. The meeting is open to the public. No reservations required. The speaker will be Steve Carlson, professor of geology at Portland State University. The title of his presentation is "The Volcanoes of Lewis and Clark."

May 22 - Marv and Rindy Ross Acoustic Guitar Concert at the Civic.

May 22 - The 16th Annual Fine Arts Festival is from 6-8:30pm in the cafeteria at Sherman Jr/Sr High. the Herman Junior and Senior High bands will perform. Spanish students will offer a variety of Mexican entrees for your dining pleasure in the home ec room. the 7th and 8th grade Spanish classes will also provide a "tour" of Spanish speaking countries with booths and cultural items for sale. in addition, the art classes will display their work, English students will display poetry and the library will hold its annual book sale along with a dessert sale. Mark your calendar and plan to come in for an evening for fun and food at Sherman Junior/Senior High!

May 24 - American Music from the back roads, on the accoustic guitar and 5 string banjo. A concert featuring Jim Pryts. 7-8 pm at Cherry Heights Retirement Community. 910 Cherry Heights Rd, The Dalles. Questions and information, call 296-6880. Refreshments will be served! Free concert.

May 24 - 25th Anniversary of the Sherman Co Museum and Annual Membership Meeting.

May 24-26 - Maryhill winery Memorial Day 7th Anniversary Celebration 10-6 pm all days. Free wine tasting, free birthday cake, live music, new releases, picnicking, BBQ, spectacular views, award winning wines. Laze Pig BBQ available for purchase from 12-5pm. Free live music on the Arbor 1-5pm.

May 25-26 - Memorial Day Celebration in Wasco, OR.

May 30 - White Salmon Valley Community Library presents the American Heritage Music Series. 7:00pm, the music of Hank Williams - country to the core. The bridge between country blues and rock 'n roll.

May 31 - Pam Regintin showing clay art at The Dalles Art Center

May 31 - Master Gardener's Garden Tour, The Dalles, 10 am-4 pm. For more info call Val Tenney at 993-0721.

May 31 - 5th Annual Goldendale Guys and Gals Truck and Tractor Pull. 9 am - 12 pm. contact Brad Payne at 509-261-1150 for more info.

May 31 - Smart Program Fundraiser and Appreciation Night.

May 31 - The public is invited to attend a Wasco County Historical Society-sponsored trip to the Whitman Mission, Walla Walla, WA, guided by local historian Jon Carlson. The cost is $10 per person with each participant requested to bring a sack lunch. a bus will be leaving the upper parking lot at The Dalles/Wasco County Library at 7:30 am with the anticipated return time being 6:30 pm. Registraton is being taken now by calling 478-3429 and mailing a check made out to WCHS in care of Jan Leininger at 1550 Morgensen Rd., Mosier, OR 97040.

June 1 - St Peter's Landmark concert series continues with Cascade Singers Spring concert evening performance.

June 3 - St Peter's Landmark concert series continues with Cascade Singers Spring Concert Sunday performance.

June 7 - Art in the Orchards from 6-10:30 pm. A Fundraising Event for The Fruit Foundation Historical Society taking place at The Gorge White House and The Fruit Company 2900 Van Horn Druive, Hood River. Music by Victor Johnson, Moe Dixon and Terry Robb. Art Exhibit and Auction, Music and Dancing, Hors d'oeuvres, Guided tours , no host bar for 21 years and older. Tickets on sale for $35 at The Gorge White House, Waucoma bookstore, Klindt's Booksellers, the History Museum of Hood River County, The Dalles Area Chambr of Commerce.

June 9 - Mid Columbia Health Foundation presents its 23rd annual Tournament of Tradition golf benefit. at the Dalles country Club. For more info call 296-7275 or visit www.mcmc.net

June 12- ....Eric Taylor in concert, 7 pm, at the Civic Auditorium, Part of the acoustic concert series. Tickets available at Klindt's or Columbia River Music for $10.

June 14 - Encore performing Arts presents Free plays in the park:"The Little Mermaid" and "Rumpelstiltskin" at 11 am on the stage at The Dalles City Park

June 14 - Car is King - Maryhill Museum of Art presents a weekend of activities where the car is really king. Car show from 10 am to 4 pm concluding with presentation of awards. Classic Fruit and Veggie Car Races for kids at 1 pm.

June 15-16 - Men's Father's Day Softball Tournament. Contact Jennifer at NWCPRD at 296-9533 to enroll your team. Cost $200 per team.

June 15 - Maryhill's Car is King weekend continues with Vintage sports cars from the 1930s to 1960s racing singly in a three mile timed race up the history Maryhill Loops Rd.

June 15 - Father's Day,. Fre admission for fathers accompanied by their children to the Sherman Co. Museum.

June 19 - Eric Taylor, Acoustic Concert at The Fireside Room at the Civic.

June 20 - White Salmon Valley Community Library presents the American Heritage Music Series. 7:00pm, From Blues to Country to Rock 'N Roll. The ever-changing faces and forms of American music. The finale program in the series performed by an ensemble cast from the prior programs.

June 21 - Maryhill Museum of Art is please to present a day-long dance festival in honor of its founders, modern dance pioneer Loie Fuller. Act ivies include dance performances, presentations on Loie Fuller that illuminate her work and life and art activities Family Fun Day all About Loie Fuller 1-4 pm at Maryhill, An Evening with Loie at 7 pm at The Dalles Wahtonka HS Auditorium. Admission is $10/$7 for members.

June 21-22 -Triple Cherry Play Day Softball Tournament. One price - 3 tournaments. Points accumulated, winners announced at the end of 3rd tournament. Coed - Contact Jennifer at NWCPRD at 296-9533 to enroll your team. Cost $500 per team.

June 21 - Misty River, dynamic all female acoustic quartet performs at The Dalles City Park as part of the Music in the Park series. 6 PM. Free to the public.

June 28 - Encore performing Arts presents Free plays in the park:"The Little Mermaid" and "Rumpelstiltskin" at 11 am on the stage at Jackson Park in Hood River.

July 4th - Independence Day. See the Patriotism, Pride and Anguish exhibit at the Sherman Co. Museum.

July 5 -Acoustic Guitar Summit, virtuoso steel-string guitar quartertet featuring Terry Robb, Mark Hanson, Doug Smith and Paul Chasman performs at The Dalles City Park as part of the Music in the Park series. 6 PM. Free to the public.

July 12 - Encore performing Arts presents Free plays in the park:"The Little Mermaid" and "Rumpelstiltskin" at 11 am on the stage at The Dalles City Park

July 17 - St Peter's Landmark noon organ recital.

July 18 - Foghorn Stringband, knee-slappin' bluegrass at it finest performs at The Dalles City Park as part of the Music in the Park series. 6 PM. Free to the public.

July 19 - WB YEATS at Stonehenge, 7 pm. come see this dramatic presentation under a full moon at Stonehenge! Keith Scales, Artistic Director of the Oregon Greek Theatre is bringing to regional audiences the work of the well-known 19th century Irish Poet, WE Yeats. Sponsored by Maryhill Museum of Art

July - 19 and 20 -Triple Cherry Play Day Softball Tournament. 2nd in the series of 3 tournaments. One price - 3 tournaments. Points accumulated, winners announced at the end of 3rd tournament. Coed - Contact Jennifer at NWCPRD at 296-9533 to enroll your team. Cost $500 per team.

July 19-20 - Rodeo Days Softball Tournament. Coed. Contact Jennifer at NWCPRD at 296-9533 to enroll your team. Cost $200 per team.

July 24 - 3rd Annual MCAR Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity. Join us for an evening of fun, food, networking, and entertainment, 5-9 pm at The Gorge White House, 2265 Hwy 35, Hood River. Enjoy the best Hood River has to offer while supporting this important cause! Tasty treats from Divots, a live and silent auction plus a raffle to benefit The Mid-Columbia and The Dalles affiliates of Habitat for Humanity. Tickets $20. Appetizers, Beverages (no host bar). For more information, call 541-386-2828.

July 31 - St Peter's Landmark noon organ recital.

August 2 - Three Leg Torso, unique and original modern chamber music, performs at The Dalles City Park as part of the Music in the Park series. 6 PM. Free to the public.

August 2 - Exhibit Opening from 3 pm - 7 pm. Delve into American pop culture with the exhibit Andy Warhol and Other Famous Faces from the Collections of Jordon D. Schnitzer and his Family Foundation. Afterwards, join us from a festive opening reception at the museum. Family Fun Day All about Andy Warhol 1-4 pm, Mono-print Workshop with Frank Jansen from 9 am-4 pm. Cost is $50 plus a $10 materials fee. Advance registration is required. Call 509-773-3733 or email education@maryhillmuseum.org. Picnic on the Grounds, 5-6:30 pm Bring your favorite picnic foods and something for the peacocks, too!

August 9 and 10 -Triple Cherry Play Day Softball Tournament. Third in the series of 3 tournaments. One price - 3 tournaments. Points accumulated, winners announced at the end of this tournament. Coed - Contact Jennifer at NWCPRD at 296-9533 to enroll your team. Cost $500 per team.

August 9-10 - Oregon Shooting Star Rally, Sherman Co. Faigrounds.

August 9 - 16th Annual Neon Nights. a Tribute to Rock and Roll featuring Randy Linder - A tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, The New Blues Brothers, and Randy Hanson, A tribute to Jimi Hendrix.

August 14 - St Peter's Landmark noon organ recital.

August 16 -17 - Maryhill Arts Festival 10-5pm. featuring over 50 artists displaying and selling art as well as live music performances, food, beer and wine vendors and hands-on art activities for families. Showcased is the Northwest Print Council which will be on hand to demonstrate various printmaking techniques and to exhibit their work.

August 16 - Moe Dixon, high energy music highlighted by masterful guitar playing and powerful vocals performs at The Dalles City Park as part of the Music in the Park series. 6 PM. Free to the public.

August 18-23 Sherman Co Fair and rodeo. Visit the museum.

August 28 - St Peter's Landmark noon organ recital

August 30 - Mary Flower and Riggie Houston, get down with the blues as Bourbon Street meets The Dalles, performs at The Dalles City Park as part of the Music in the Park series. 6 PM. Free to the public.

September 14 - Historic The Dalles Days Concert by Cascade Singers at St Peter's Landmark.

Sept 16 - Local Election

September 21 - Cal Scott & Kevin Burke at The Mint - Tickets $15 at Klindt's Booksellers

September 23 - Gorge Angel Investors Conference 2008 7:30am-2:30pm at the Hood River Inn (Columbia Room). This year's event promises to be exciting for the attendee, entrepreneur and investor. Gorge Angel Investors Conference hopes to bring together the Mid-Columbia Gorge's brightest entrepreneurial talent with qualified Angel Investors. Gorge Angel Investors Network is working in partnership with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) and Hood River County Economic Development. Check out the Conference website for more information as it becomes available.

October 2 - Dana Cooper at the Civic Auditorium - $15 Tickets at Klindt's Booksellers.

November 4 - General Election

November 11 - Veteran's Day

November 27 - Happy Thanksgiving

December 6 - Christmas Open House at Sherman Co. Museum, Museum store sale, entertainment, Jane Kirkpatrick's Book Signing 10-4 pm

December 7 - St Peter's Landmark concert Series continues with The Dalles Middle School Choir.

December 8 - St Peter's Landmark Concert Series continues with The Cascade Singers in Concert: Here "We Come A' Caroling" let by Lloyd Walworth.

December 9 - St Peter's Landmark Concert Series continues with The Cascade Singers in Concert: Here "We Come A' Caroling" let by Lloyd Walworth.

December 16 - St Peter's Landmark Concert Series continues with Community Christmas Concert featuring a variety of local talent.

December 20 - St Peter's Landmark Concert Series continues with a community holiday concert featuring Phyllis Ronfeld on the pipe organ sponsored by Windermere Realty"Business After Hours."

December 25 - Merry Christmas!


Submit your events notice via Email: Marcia's email
Fax (541)296-3766

Or postal mail:
KODL Radio, P.O. Box 1488, The Dalles Ore 97058

www.magfundraising.com/trinitychristianministries an online fundraiser to help others. Click on the link to read about it. They offer magazines at up to 85% off.

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Hood River Saturday Market is now open. It is open every Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm rain or shine, from May through September. for more information, or to share the abundance of tyour workshop or garden with your community, contact the market at 541-387-8349 or hrsm@gorge.net

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Sherman Co Historical Museum in Moro is in need of volunteers to help manage the photograph and textile collections. the time required varies and can be made to fit the needs of volunteers who wish to help preserve local and family history for our children and grandchildren. Volunteers are currently working at the Museum on Mondays and Fridays between 10 and 4. stop by or call 565-3232.

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MARYHILL MUSEIUM OF ART

Outdoor Sculpture Invitational May 10 thru October 15.

Andy Warhol and Other Famous Faces July 19-November 15.

www.maryhillmuseum.org and www.maryhillmagic.com for info.


ACTS

Program providing fun and healthy activity for youth in the Mid-Columbia area. Saturday sports program @ Calvary Baptist Church. Info: 298-4277 or www.actsthedalles.org

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NWC Parks and Rec presents Softball Season 2008

Get your friends together and form a team. Tournaments run all summer. Call the office for more info. 296-9533

www.nwprd.org


White Salmon Arts Council

Calvary Chapel of the Columbia Gorge: Sunday School 10 am, Sunday Services 11 am, Mosier Community School Auditorium; Tuesday Night Services at First Christian Church 7 pm; Pastor Bob Ruiz 541-478-3458

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Dance night at Cherry Park Grange 1002 Lambert St now in full swing in non-smoking alcohol-free facility. Line & partner dance lessons start at 7 pm every Friday, followed by open dancing to DJ music until 10 pm. dancing open to singles and couples of all ages. $3 per person, $5 per couple and $6 for the whole family. Info: 993-3540 or email


Rufus Community
Center Bingo Night

has been changed to every 
Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm


Mid-Columbia Senior Center Bingo Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Any one over 18 welcomed.

The Dalles Theater Co

www.skamaniaarts.org

www.klickitatcounty.org
www.cityofgoldendale.com

www.thegoldenartgallery.com

www.whitesalmonarts.org


May 1-30 Fresh Perspectives

HMS Student Art Show An exhibit of works by local middle school students, ages 101-4, in a variety of media including pencil, rempera, watercolr and mixed media. Please join us for the Artists' Reception on Saturday May 17 from 3:30-5 pm to celebrate these talented and creative students. white Salmon Valley Community Library #5 Town and Country Square. 509.493.1132.


The Celilo Garden Club is a fun-loving group who share a common interest in learning how to garden better.  We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm at the UCC Congregational Church, 5th & Courts St's. in The Dalles.  For more info call Phyllis Olson 541-467-2601 or email celilogardenclub@yahoo.com

www.gorgeartistsopenstudios.com


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The Dalles Art Center

"Gardens and Garden Art" An open juried show with juror Jeff Stewart. April 1-26th. Gallery hours Tuesday- Saturday 11am-5pm

220 East 4th St, The Dalles
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Sherman County Museum Opens for New Season. They will be open daily from 10-5 pm through October. We offer friendly greetings, award-winning exhibits, Society publications, reserach library, genealogy files, Visitor Information Center and The Museum Store.Learn more at www.shermanmuseum.org. June 1-30 Sherman County Artist Series: North Sherman Preschool. July 1-31 Sherman Artists Series: "Solvent Transfer:Images Altered" Solvent Transfer Paintings by Cameron Kaseberg. August 1-31 Sherman County Artist Series: "Canvas and Paper" The Museum Collection. September 1-30 Free admission for our friends in Wasco And Klickitat counties. Sherman County Artist Series: Traveling with Kathy McCullough. Octobe 1-31 Free admission for our friends in Gilliam and Wheeler counties. Sherman County Artist Series: "Winter is coming: Woolen Quilts From the Museum Collection. Museum closes for the season.

 

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"Beaded Adornment" Exhibits at the Museum at Warm Springs.For info call 541-553-3331. or on the Internet www.warmsprings.com

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Sherman County Calendar

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The Dalles Wahtonka High School Chess Club is up and running, and it wants challengers! Come to the Chat and Chew at East campus of the high school on Wednesdays between 3:30 and 5:30 pm. Beginners and experienced players alike are welcome. If you have questions, call Ernie at 296-4695.

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The parents of the Class of 2008 Dufur High School are busy planning a Drug and Alcohol Free Graduation night activity in an effort to keep our youth safe. If you are able to help with a donation, call 467-2509

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June is Glass in the Gorge

The Dalles Art Center show, in June. It will open June 3 and continue through June 28 with a First Thursday Reception onJune 5th from 5-7pm. This will be a reception you won't want to miss, with demonstrations of glass techniques and plenty of glass artists on hand to answer your questions.

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Dance Classes at the Civic 323 E 4th St , The Dalles Square Dance classes every Thursday, 7-9 pm, social ballroom dance class every Monday 7-9 pm. for more information call 296-1570.

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AAUW Awards Scholarship

The Dalles Branch of American Association of University Women will be awarding two scholarships later this spring. Inquiries may be directed to Annette Byers, Scholarship Committee Chair at 296-1019. Earlier this year Kylea Scarratt, a White Salmon resident and student in the nursing program at CGCC received their first scholarship of the year.

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Motorcycle Night in The Dalles

"Bike Night"

Every Thursday evening at 5:30 East 2nd St and Federal (parking line up near the New York City Sub Shop. Free drink with at least a half sub sandwich or salad) All motorcycle brands welcome. Just a gathering, not a club. Come and go as you like

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It's cruise time at Burgerville USA, The Dalles. the Mid Columbia Car Club's weekly Cruise-Ins 5 pm at Burgerville, downtown. The Cruise-ins continue every Wednesday throughout the summer, and antique, classic, custom, street rod, muscle, sports, stock, modified, old, new, restored, in progress or whatever cars and trucks are all welcome.

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The Restore!!!

The Dalles Area Habitat for Humanity Thursdays and Fridays from 10 am - 3 pm and Saturdays from 10 am- 4pm. Across from Big Jim's at 2937 E 2nd. Featuring building materials and home furnishings. All proceeds support The Dalles Area Habitat for Humanity. Donations of materials and furniture always welcome!

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Do you suspect food rules your life? Overeaters Anonymous may be the answer for you. it is not a diet club, but a fellowship of people recovering from compulsive overeating. OA offers mutual support. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Meet Wednesdays at 6 pm at Solid Rock Church, 2308 E 12th St. For information, call 541-965-0619

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Sherman County's national award winning history museum in Moro has opening for the nummer. Museum will greet visitors from 10-5 pm daily through October.

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The Dalles Dam Visitor Center is now open. The season will contineue 7 days a week through September 30th. Hours of operation will be from 9 am-5 pm. For information please call 296-9778

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The Hood River County School Distric Community Education Dept and Cascade Travel are sponsoring a trip to the Winter Olympics 2010 in British columbia. The dates are set for February 11-18, 2010. Tickets for the Olympic events go on sale this year and we are taking reservations for people wanting to see the Olympic Games. Our tour will travel by AMTRAK to Vancouver, B.C. and spend seven nights and 8 days attending the Olympic opening ceremonies, ski jumping, free style skiing, ice hockey, speed skating as well as one additional event which is chosen by each person attending. The additional choice of events may be chosen from cross country skiing, luge, snowboarding or figure skating. The cost of the trip is still an estimate at about $1,800/person. Reserve your place today as space is limited. Call 386-2055 for further info or to make a reservation.