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MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Govy Yoga with Katrina Cantu at Mt Hood Cultural Center & Museum at 6PM. 503-318-0901
TUESDAYS
Knitting 101 at In Sheep's Clothing, Hoodland Plaza, Welches, 7-9 p.m. New students welcome. One-on-one instruction. $5/session, or $15/four weeks paid in advance. Gail, 503-622-5468.
1/2 Price Steak Night at Still Creek Inn, Home of the 20 oz Porterhouse. 5-8PM in January. 503-622-4618
Ladies Night at Mt Hood SkiBowl. Ladies ski & ride for $13, 3PM -10PM.
THIRD TUESDAY EACH MONTH
Wy'East Book Club at Wy'East Book Shoppe & Art Gallery. 7:00 PM, 503-622-1623
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Line Dancing at Mt. Hood Village Resort Evergreen Room, 65000 E Hwy 26, Welches, 10AM Everyone welcome.
WEDNESDAYS
Zig Zag Yoga with Sue Allen, Hoodland Senior Center, 9-10AM, Info: 503-622-3611, sueallen@easystreet.net
Wine-Down Wednesday at The Rendezvous Grill & Tap Room. Great deals on wines by the glass and pints of beer. 5pm - close in January. 503-622-6837
THURSDAYS
Mom and Daughter Knit at Cast One On, 70140 E Hwy 26, Zig Zag, 5-7pm, 503-622-0105
FRIDAYS
Bingo at the Mt Hood Lyon's Club. Progressive black-out jackpot, snack bar, non-smoking. Adults only. Doors open at 6:30 PM, games start at 7:00 PM. 503-622-4111.
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
Live Music and Entertainment for the entire family at The Roasters Restaurant, Welches Living Room. 7PM - close. 503-622-1389
SATURDAYS
Wire Sculpture with Cabachon at The Arts Cabins. Learn to wire wrap a cabochon into an elegant, one of a kind pendant. Some experience in wire wrap will make for a more enjoyable class experience. We will work with copper wire to learn sculpture techniques and then work with Sterling Silver wire. All tools and materials will be provided. June, July & August, 10 AM - 5 PM. Class Fee: $150. 2 students minimum, with 2 week advanced registration. 503-367-9451
NOW THRU MAY 12
Wy'east Artisan's Guild Annual Theme Show at Sandy Public Library. Come see all the variety of work and mediums on display. 503-668-5537
YEAR-ROUND
Fiber Arts Workshops. Enjoy art and craft instruction in a beautiful Mt. Hood Community located in the Village of Government Camp, taught in former US Forest Service residences. Lodging, restaurants, skiing and recreation nearby. 2-day Workshops. Event Hours: Varies, call or visit website for more information and for reservation requirements. Arts Cabins Project, Village of Government Camp. 503-272-3525 or 503-272-3301
Visit Mt Hood Museum & Cultural Center, located in beautiful Government Camp, is a great place to find out more about the history of Mt. Hood and surrounding areas. For more information, contact the museum at 503-272-3301. Summer hours: Daily, 10AM - 5PM; Winter hours: Thursday - Sunday 10AM - 5PM
APRIL 1 - JUNE 12
Quiet Season at Mt Hood. Stay in a Mt Hood Vacation Rental for 2 nights, add the 3rd night for 1/2 price and the 4th night is FREE!! This is on top of already reduced rates. Take a Hike, Ski a Bluebird Day, Read a Good Book, Be Romantic, Reel in the Big One or just do nothing. Make your reservation today online or call us at 888-598-3488.
FRIDAY, MAY 9
Wine Tasting at Andrea's Wine Gallery. The theme of our flight is "Celebrate Moms." We are featuring some fun & elegant wines that provide a great way to "Celebrate your Mom!" $10.00 for a flight of 6. Andrea's Wine Gallery also has unique gifts, stop by and let us help you find the perfect gift for Mom. 503-927-5207
SUNDAY, MAY 11
Mother's Day at Mt Hood. Treat Mom to a special weekend in a Mt Hood Vacation Rental.
Sunday Brunch at The Rendezvous Grill & Tap Room. The only brunch of the year at the Rendezvous. Make your reservations early. For reservations: 503-622-6837.
Mother's Day Brunch at Still Creek Inn, Rhododendron. Special plated menu for Mom. For reservations: 503-622-4618
Mother's Day Brunch at The Resort at the Mountain. Menu features alder-planked salmon, slow-roasted New York strip loin, oven-roasted ham, roasted pork loin, grilled Guajillo chicken breasts, cooked-to-order omelets, fresh salads, fruits and desserts. 10 AM - 5 PM. For reservations: 503-622-3101
Mother's Day Brunch at Timberline Lodge. Celebrate Mother's Day with a bountiful selection of Northwest Culinary Favorites. 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM. For reservations: 503-272-3267
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Nuts & bolts of the Wilderness Steward Program at the Zigzag Ranger Station. We will be outside for some of the training, so dress appropriately and bring your lunch. Please sign up by emailing Megan Hartmann or Adrienne Barcas. This is the annual training for this program. For more info: Megan Hartmann- (503) 622-3191 ext. 677; 8:30 AM - 4 PM
MAY 13 - JULY 12
Wy'east Artisan's Guild Annual Theme Show at Mt Hood Cultural Center & Museum. Come see all the variety of work and mediums on display. 503-272-3301
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 24-25
Beginning Blacksmithing Classes at The Arts Cabins in Government Camp. Learn the art of blacksmithing from professionals who have created many outstanding works in the Northwest and the nation. Many hand forged items are on display in the studio for sale to the public. Talk with the blacksmiths about any custom architectural features or items you may need. Class is two hours. $60 per class. Limited to 4 students per day. Classes can be scheduled from 10AM through 4PM. You are welcome to observe the blacksmiths as they work. Students must wear 100% cotton clothing, and leather boots or shoes w/ socks. To register, call 503-272-3301 or vb53@earthlink.net.
FRIDAY, MAY 30
Guitar Hero Tournament at Mt Hood Roasters Restaurant. Open Mike Night, 6 PM - 9 PM. 503-622-1389.
Book Signing at Wy'East Book Shoppe & Art Gallery. Author Marc Acito will sign copies of his book, Attack of the Theater People. 7:30 PM. 503-622-1623.
SATURDAY, MAY 31
75th Annual Celebration of the New Deal: Driving and Walking Tour. Tour the CCC & WPA sites around Mt. Hood as well as the related exhibits at Timberline Lodge and the Mt Hood Cultural Center & Museum. (You will need your own vehicle for the tour.) Meet at Zigzag Ranger Station at 10 AM or 2 PM, 70220 E Hwy 26, Zigzag. 503-622-3191.
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, JUNE 6-8
Summer Studio Sale at Sue Allen's Studio Ink on Barlow Trail Road in Rhododendron. Everything Discounted 20% plus something extra special...11AM - 5PM. 503-622-3611
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
ZigZag FREE Junior Fishing Clinic. The Zigzag Ranger District, in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Thousand Trails, will be hosting its seventeenth annual Junior Fishing Clinic at Trillium Lake. This FREE event is for children ages 13 and younger, and all kids must be accompanied by an adult. Participants will have the opportunity to fish with an expert angler, learn several “catch and release” techniques, participate in a fishing derby, make fish prints and have lots of fun! Educational booths will be set-up for children to learn about the salmon life cycle, aquatic insects, watersheds and aquatic ecosystems. Locally donated door prizes and other special prizes will be given for several contest events. For more information, please contact Megan Hartmann at the Zigzag Ranger District, (503) 622-3191 x677.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 28-29
Blacksmithing Class with Darryl Nelson at The Arts Cabins. Learn the art of blacksmithing from professionals who have created many outstanding works in the Northwest and the nation. Many hand forged items are on display in the studio for sale to the public. Talk with the blacksmiths about any custom architectural features or items you may need. Class is two hours. $60 per class. Limited to 4 students per day. 10AM - 4PM. 503-272-3301 or email vb53@earthlink.net.
TUESDAY - THURSDAY, JULY 17-19
Sketching Class with Lesley Cheney-Parr at The Arts Cabins. This class is planned for beginners but welcomes the intermediate through advanced levels. Primarily an on-location sketching class that will give the student a chance to study pen and pencil techniques and methods geared to the natural setting of Mt. Hood—trees, rocks, water and space. We will use gesture, cross hatching, contour. At the same time you will be introduced to simplified composition and perspective. I demonstrate and you follow up. Individual attention is stressed and therefore suited to your level. 10 AM to 2 PM. Tuition: $125.00, or $65 per day. Advance Enrollment Required: 6 students minimum, 12 students maximum. 503-272-3301
TUESDAY - THURSDAY, JULY 22-24
Watercolor Sketching with Lesley Cheney-Parr at The Arts Cabins. This class is planned for the new painter but painters of all levels are welcome. This is an on location watercolor sketching class and is designed to introduce you to technical and to compositional matters including techniques of graduated washes, glazes, wet-in-wet, and using a variety of tools such as salt, rags, alcohol, sponges--you name it. Each class begins with a demonstration and then you paint with individual assistance. 3 sessions planned, 10 AM to 2 PM Tuition: $125.00 , or $65 per day (must attend 1st day). Advance Enrollment Required: 6 students minimum, 12 students maximum.
THURSDAY, JULY 25 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
Blacksmith Week at The Arts Cabins. You are invited to join some of the nation's best blacksmiths for a week of demonstrations and sales of original work. Watch the craftsmen at work! Ask the artist about their work while purchasing a unique metal heirloom direct from the blacksmith. Pack a picnic, and head for Mount Hood for a laid back day of fun and educational art! T-shirts available for purchase, to benefit the Arts Cabins Project. 503-272-3301 or email vb53@earthlink.net.
MONDAY - THURSDAY, AUGUST 11-14
Beginning Watercolor with Katy Neill and Vicki Mintkeski at The Arts Cabins. At the end of four days you will have a watercolor journal filled with painting techniques as well as some small paintings to frame. A materials list will be furnished by instructors upon registration. This is one of the cabins most popular classes...register EARLY! Must be registered at least 2 weeks prior to class. 10AM till 4PM daily. Four day class, $225.00 per student. 503-703-1877 or Neil777@aol.com


      
    
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