Loquacious deliveries

HOOD RIVER — The Hood River Rotary Club’s Dictionary Program is in full gear. Under the program, the club delivers a dictionary to every fifth grader in the county. It’s run every year since 1994, except for a brief pause during the pandemic.

“It’s fun. It’s educational. The teachers and students love the program. We’re approaching having delivered 10,000 books,” said program chair Paul Crowley.

Except for the first year, the books have been provided at a discount by Hood River Stationers. The store’s owner, Jessie Page, “has been a gem to work with,” said Crowley.

You can learn more about the club and its many community service projects at www.hoodriverrotary.com.