Events in the Gorge |
* Local businesses sponsor the event. Learn more about sponsorships by calling Kristin Reese at 541-308-2231.
* Team Captains recruit 4 other bowlers, for a team of 5 bowlers.
* Bowlers and Team Captains raise pledges to support Big Brothers Big Sisters.
* Your team can support a match for 3 months=$313, 6 months=$625, or 12 months=$1,250.
* We ask each member to raise a minimum of $50, and for those who raise $100 or more, we have a Bowl for Kids' Sake t-shirt for you!
Friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, clubs and congregations pledge to support bowlers and Team Captains. All team members collect pledges on a Pledge Sheet
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Columbia Gorge staff members help the Teams succeed.
Today, 61 kids in the Gorge have a Big Brother or Big Sister in their life. There are 20 more kids waiting for a "Big" of their own. With your support we will be able to serve 85 kids in 2010. We need you to Bowl--for Kids' Sakes.
* Why do we go to all this fun? Today, 61 kids in the Gorge have a Big Brother or Big Sister in their life. There are 20 more kids waiting for a "Big" of their own. With your support we will be able to serve 85 kids in 2010. We need you to Bowl--for Kids' Sakes.
Event #: 1551
Contact: 541-308-223
The exhibition, which will remain on view through May 31, 2010, features more than 100 prime objects, many acquired by the museum’s four founding patrons: Sam Hill, Queen Marie of Romania, modern dance pioneer Loie Fuller, and San Francisco arts patron and socialite, Alma de Bretteville Spreckels.
Opening day festivities take place Saturday, March 20, 2010 (information below) and include an exhibit tour with curator Steve Grafe, a Family Fun activity, dedication of the museum’s Windy Flats Walkway & Viewpoint, and a festive evening reception.
Event #: 1554
Contact: (509) 773-3733
At 2:00 P.M. in the EyeSEE Activity Room, visitors will be invited to meet art students from Nixya’awii High School, Pendleton Oregon we showcase self-portraits created by them at Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts.
At 4 p.m., join museum staff and other dignitaries for dedicaton of the new Windy Flats Walkway and Viewpoint. This addition to the museum's gardens features native plants, a fence crafted by Mosier artist Tom Herrera inset with glass panels by Linda Steider, and stunning views of the Gorge.
The 2010 inaugural festivities conclude with a reception at 5 p.m. The exhibit and day are sponsored by the Maryhill Museum of Art Board of Trustees in honor of the museum’s 70th anniversary.
Event #: 1560
Please pre-register if you plan to play some pong. Day of ping pong registration is 10am.
Sign up now for some ping pong fun among the airplanes at the Western Antique Airplane and Automobile Museum in Hood River. Ping pong, airplanes, BBQ, silent auction, WII ping pong, and we're even raffling off a helicopter ride!
Event #: 1558
Contact: 509.637.2602
Our comic star is nationally touring comedian Dave Anderson. Dave AndersonDave has performed at the country’s premier comedy clubs, including the world famous Improv in Los Angeles. He has appeared on numerous television shows including “Star Search,” Showtime’s “Comedy Club Network,” and “An Evening at the Improv.”
Event #: 1561
So, we're starting a program that helps parents get their kids (and themselves) off the couch. BodyWorks is a short series of classes where parents and children (ages 9-13) work together to become more active and eat healthier food.
Sponsored by The Next Door, Inc.
Event #: 1559
This is a family friendly event put on by the Trout Lake School class of 2012. This is a great run. Very family oriented, bring the kids, your dog, and come inspire your family to get active. Age category awards. Very flat run (or walk) through the beautiful Trout Lake community. Bring you're family to Trout Lake for a fun, active day.
Event #: 1557
Contact: 509.395.2065
Saturday, April 24, 2010
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hosted at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum (WAAAM)
1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River, OR 97031
Advance tickets at Waucoma Bookstore, Klindt's Booksellers, and Collage of the Gorge.
Event #: 1562