Hood River City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 19 at 5 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to appoint a city manager recruitment firm. The meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers, 211 Second Street.
City Manager Steve Wheeler announced his retirement last month. He plans to remain in the position until a new manager is hired and on board, likely by July.
‘Million Page Challenge’ ends Saturday
Hood River County Library is participating in the annual Million Page Challenge, along with the Pendleton Public Library and a combined team of the Harney and Lake County Libraries. This three-way race is to see which library’s patrons can reach one million pages first. Last day to count pages of library materials read is March 17. Items must be read between Feb. 5-March 17. Books, magazines, newspapers, e-books and audiobooks all count.
Sherman Avenue will be closed to through-traffic between Sixth and Ninth streets between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning Monday, March 19. This closure is expected to last approximately one month. Additionally, there will be no parking allowed on the north side of Sherman between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will be no parking allowed 24/7 along the south side of Sherman Avenue during this time.
Find your inner forager in mushroom workshop
Visit the Hood River Library on March 31 at 2 p.m. for a workshop exploring the world of mushrooms. Learn the basics of the identification process, what it takes to forage on your own and how to pick the proper field guide, and how mushrooms are more than “dirty decomposers.” Expand your culinary creativity and tap into your “inner forager.” A question and conversation time will follow the presentation.
The program is free and open to the public. For details contact the Hood River County Library District at 541-386-2535, info@hoodriverlibrary.org.
