Free news:Â As the number of children entering foster care continues to rise in Wasco County, Columbia Gorge CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is expanding its local presence through a new satellite office in The Dalles and the addition of seven newly trained volunteer advocates.
Free news:Â New executive chef at Skamania Lodge; Hood River County School District offers free summer meals;Â Hood River County Fair will return July 22-25; Call for Poems;Â Skyline Health Foundation scholarships; MCEDD loans
Parents are no longer the only ones who steer family travel plans. Kids now act more like essential co-planners, shaping where families go, what they do, where they stay, and even what they wear.
Finding a Father's Day gift that goes beyond novelty and earns a permanent place in Dad's routine can be surprisingly difficult. To save you the guesswork, the latest gear, gadgets, and backyard essentials were put through their paces in real-world family settings. From a robot mower that hands Dad his weekends back to the ultimate backyard game that has the kids begging to play, these hands-on favorites earned the stamp of approval from real dads on the testing team.
OSU Hood River County Extension Service Central Gorge Master Gardeners media release
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Free news:Â A Garden Discovery Workshop for Kids & Families will take place on Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hood River County Library, 502 State St., Hood River. This is a free workshop provided by Central Gorge Master Gardener volunteers. No pre-registration is needed and everyone is welcome!
