PARKDALE — Over two hundred people of all ages gathered in Parkdale on July 27 to dance, sing and play — a perfect way to enjoy a lovely afternoon in a beautiful setting. The Parkdale Summer Party was more than a gathering; it was a celebration of community. The Hutson Museum, Parkdale Grange and Hood River Latino Project hosted the Parkdale Summer Party in the Red Barn Park. Neighbors jived to live music by Los Renegados, a live DJ, a dance contest, and karaoke, courtesy the Hood River Latino Network and the Rural Organizing Project. Friendly competitions like the Parkdale Grange pie-eating contest, tug-of-war, a balloon toss drew young and old. Kids and adults transformed rocks into colorful art objects at the Hutson Museum rock painting table.
The event showed the power of collaboration among local organizations. Community groups shared information at tables dotting the park. Groups like Columbia Area Transit (CAT), Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP), Hood River County Library District, Oregon Migrant Education, and the Somos Imigrantes campaign joined the party.
As the sun dipped and the last notes of music faded, guests left Red Barn Park with smiles, new friendships, and looking forward to next summer’s Parkdale Summer Party.
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