Monday, March 13, 2023
CGOA Presents “Don’t Fear the Diva” with the Gorge Sinfonietta and Opera Cecilia
Whoever the “average music lover” is, if you asked them to describe opera they might use adjectives like “snooty,” “screaming singers,” “boring,” or “elitist.” Probably no form of music is so misunderstood. On April 1 and 2, the Gorge Sinfonietta and special guests Opera Cecilia hope to change all that… Read More
Monday, March 13, 2023
CGOA’s Jazz Collective Big Band at The Ruins
CGOA’s Jazz Collective Big Band performs Friday, March 24, 8-10 pm at The Ruins indoor venue in Hood River (13 Railroad St., plenty of parking!) Tickets are $10 for adults, and those under 18 are free. $5 tickets are available at the door for Oregon Trail/ SNAP card holders through… Read More
Monday, March 13, 2023
VISIT HOOD RIVER COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM RETURNS FOR 2023
As much as $30,000 in matching funds available; applications accepted until April 17 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2023 Contact: Katie Kadlub, Visit Hood River, 208-867-0498, katie@visithoodriver.com (HOOD RIVER, Ore.) – Visit Hood River announced the Community Investment Matching Grant Program application process has opened for 2023. The program… Read More
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Lake Taco: The Story of One Local Family Backed by Their Community
By Jordan Flores, Next Door Inc. Lake Taco, a family-owned and operated restaurant in Hood River, is one of nearly 80 local businesses currently supported by Promoting Prosperity (PPP), a program of The Next Door’s Economic Development Services. The PPP team specializes in small business development for Latino entrepreneurs, providing… Read More
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Columbia Center for the Arts Invites Community to Strategic Planning Sessions
Hood River, OR – Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA) invites everyone in the community to share their input on the future of CCA through in-person and virtual informational sessions in March. Now entering its 18th year of operations, CCA’s board of directors and a small group of community members… Read More
Monday, February 13, 2023
Local Food Buyer + Seller Matchmaker February 21
Join Gorge Grown Food Network and WSU Extension Services on Tuesday, February 21st for a unique opportunity to network, make plans, discuss challenges, and lay the groundwork for getting more local food into schools, restaurants, hospitals and businesses. This event will take place in the Best Western’s Gorge Conference Room… Read More
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Gone but not forgotten, the Roy Webster Cross-Channel Swim- A Labor Day tradition in Hood River since the 1940’s- Will no longer take place
Organizers cite declining participation, logistical challenges, and unpredictable weather among primary factors in discontinuing 80-year-old event. (HOOD RIVER, Ore.) – The annual Roy Webster Cross-Channel Swim, a Labor Day tradition in Hood River since the 1940s, has been postponed indefinitely, event organizers announced today. In making the difficult decision to… Read More
Monday, January 23, 2023
Visit Hood River’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Efforts Receive a Major Boost with a $50,000 Grant from Travel Oregon
In addition to staff and board training, funds will help support a language, culture, and representation educator to further inclusivity among the many cultures of the community (HOOD RIVER, Ore.) – The Hood River County Chamber of Commerce dba Visit Hood River received $50,000 in grant funding from Travel Oregon… Read More
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
301 GALLERY ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY SUGAR SHOW
JANUARY 17, 2023: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SWEEEET, DUDE! 301 Gallery announces a celebration of February, a short but sweet month, with the 301 Sugar Show. A not-so-typical winter First Friday opening on February 3rd will feature three local Gorge food artists who will sample their creations for all guests from 3:30-7pm. Read More
Friday, January 13, 2023
Local Artist Raises Awareness for the National Aphasia Association
HOOD RIVER — Local Artist Kent Faulkner is raising funds and awareness for the National Aphasia Association (NAA) and to support his granddaughter, who suffers from the disorder, through sales of his fine art reproductions. To learn more about Faulkner and Aphasia visit About – Kent Faulkner Prints. “NAA is… Read More