FREE COMMENTARY: For years, our community has worked towards the vision of a revitalized community pool where kids can learn to swim safely, seniors can stay active, and families can gather. Today, I’m excited to share that this dream is within reach — funding is nearly 70% — and now is the time to jump in together and build the pool.
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HOOD RIVER — The newly formed Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation Foundation (HRVPRF) is launching its first major initiative — a community-driven effort to raise funds for the purchase of 9 acres of land within the Hood River Urban Growth Boundary. This land acquisition would preserve the largest remaining natural open space within city limits and help finally complete the long-envisioned missing link of the Indian Creek Trail.
Art dollars — Money collected by Buddy’s Arcade, donations meant to pay for art supplies at Cascade Locks Elementary School next year, got sto…
BINGEN — An anonymous local donor has offered up to $15,000 for others to match to support the work of Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) in Skamania and Klickitat counties. The offer is open through April and can support any of the agencies’ programs.
THE DALLES — In March, Youth Empowerment Shelter (YES), the region’s only provider of shelter services specifically for youth and young adults…
THE GORGE — On April 11, a unique and challenging fundrasier will take place along the Hood River waterfront to benefit the Columbia boys soccer program. Columbia High graduate Cheno Barajas is leading the efforts to bring attention to underserved athletes in the Gorge.
GOLDENDALE — Are you looking for a cool, fun and refreshing way to start the New Year? The Central Klickitat County Parks & Recreation District and Washington State Parks has the answer for you!
Coats for Kids underway, GivingTuesday coming Dec. 3
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HOOD RIVER — One of Hood River’s mobile car detailers is expanding their services and headquarters to provide cleaning services, window tintin…
THE GORGE — If Columbia Gorge Dance Academy (CGDA) can raise about $800, student dancers will sport new, refurbished “The Nutcracker” costumes instead of deteriorating, 25-year-old finery for their annual holiday show — which is also a fundraiser, benefiting FISH Foodbank.
