Events Calendar

Current and Upcoming Events

Author Visit/Book Signing

TIME: Aug. 18 at 7:30pm
WHERE: Wy'east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery, 67195 E Hwy 26, Welches
DESCRIPTION: Daniel Mathews, author of Cascade-Olympic Natural History. Readings and discussions with the author of the most complete and well-written natural history field guide for our area.
INFO: 503-622-1623, www.wyeast-online.com

 

Wildwood Park Nature Walk

TIME: Every Saturday at 11:00am and 1:30pm
WHERE: Cascade Streamwatch Trailhead
DESCRIPTION: Immerse yourself along the Wild & Scenic Salmon River and discover the unique life history of salmon in this complex and thriving stream ecosystem. Led by Forest Service Interpreters, the hour hike begins at the Cascade Streamwatch Trailhead.
INFO: Park entrance fee required when entering Wildwood Park.

 

Trillium Lake Nature Walk

TIME: Aug. 19 at 11:00am
WHERE: Trillium Lake
DESCRIPTION: Discover wildflowers and learn about local geologic and cultural history as you stroll around Trillium Lake with a Forest Service Interpreter.
INFO: Meet your guide near the south end of the lake at the day use parking area. Northwest Forest Pass required when parking at the day use area.

 

Trillium Lake Campfire Program

TIME: Every Saturday evening at 7:00pm
WHERE: Trillium Lake Campground Amphitheater
DESCRIPTION: Bring the whole family and meet the Forest Service Interpreters for an educational evening of interactive FUN! Stories, legends, games and prizes for kids of all ages!
INFO: For those not camping at Trillium Lake parking is available in the Trillium Lake Day use parking area at the south end of the lake near the dam. A short walk along a well developed trail leads you right to the amphitheater. A Northwest Forest Pass is required when parking at Trillium Lake Day Use Area.

 

Speaking Of Music: The Many Musical Facets of Yo Yo Ma

TIME: Aug. 21 at7:00pm
WHERE: Wy'east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery, 67195 E Hwy 26, Welches
DESCRIPTION: The first event in a continuing series of musical discussions hosted by mountain resident Sandra Hyslop. An informal evening of music listening, appreciation, and conversation.
INFO: 503-622-1623, www.wyeast-online.com

 

Mystery Book Reading Group

TIME: Fourth Thursday each month at 2-4pm
WHERE: Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd
INFO: Berenice Tynan, 503-668-0842, bbtynan@juno.com

 

Mystery Book Reading Group

TIME: Third Tuesday each month at 7-9pm
WHERE: Sandy Public Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd
INFO: Sandy Public Library, 503-668-5537, saref@lincc.lib.or.us ;
or Berenice Tynan, 503-668-0842, bbtynan@juno.com

 

Stamping Class

TIME: Aug. 24 at 2-4pm
WHERE: Hoodland Senior Center
DESCRIPTION: A fun way to end up with some beautiful results and socialize with friends.
INFO: Bring scissors, stamps and imagination. A few dollars for supplies. Experience not necessary. Call ahead if you wish to join the class. 503-622-3331

 

Meet the Artist

TIME: Aug. 25 at 7:30pm
WHERE: Wy'east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery, 67195 E Hwy 26, Welches
DESCRIPTION: A presentation and special showing of oil pastels and oil paintings by Gary Michael. Beverages and appetizers from The Rendezvous Grill will be served.
INFO: 503-622-1623, www.wyeast-online.com

 

Huckleberry Festival

TIME: Aug. 25-27
WHERE: Mt Hood Village Resort
DESCRIPTION: Craft booths, native american salmon bake, food vendors, hikes to ID wild berries and to local salmon habitat, watermelon launch, live music, bonfire.
INFO: 503-622-4011

 

Hood to Coast Relay Race

TIME: Aug. 25-26
DESCRIPTION: The largest relay race in North America, The Hood To Coast Relay stretches 197 miles from the top of Oregon's majestic Mt. Hood down to the beautiful Pacific Ocean in Seaside, Oregon. Over 12,000 runners and 4,800 walkers in the Portland to Coast Walk, show up to experience this annual event, now in its 25th year!
INFO: office@htcrelay.com or 503-292-4626

 

Wildwood Park Nature Walk

TIME: Every Saturday at 11:00am and 1:30pm
WHERE: Cascade Streamwatch Trailhead
DESCRIPTION: Walk Immerse yourself along the Wild & Scenic Salmon River and discover the unique life history of salmon in this complex and thriving stream ecosystem. Led by Forest Service Interpreters.
INFO: Park entrance fee required when entering Wildwood Park.

 

Trillium Lake Campfire Program

TIME: Aug. 26 at 7:00pm
WHERE: Trillium Lake
DESCRIPTION: Program Bring the whole family and meet the Forest Service Interpreters for an educational evening of interactive FUN! Stories, legends, games and prizes for kids of all ages!
INFO: For those not camping at Trillium Lake , parking is available in the Trillium Lake Day Use parking area at the south end of the lake near the dam. A short walk along a well developed trail leads you right to the amphitheater. A Northwest Forest Pass is required when parking at Trillium Lake Day Use Area.

 

Trillium Lake Nature Walk

TIME: Aug. 26 at 11:00am
WHERE: Trillium Lake near the south end of the lake at the day use parking area.
DESCRIPTION: Discover wildflowers and learn about local geologic and cultural history as you stroll around Trillium Lake with a Forest Service Interpreter.
INFO: Northwest Forest Pass required when parking at the day use area.

 

Tour of Salmon Habitat Restoration Projects

TIME: Aug. 28 at 6:30pm
WHERE: The Resort at The Mountain
DESCRIPTION: See new projects underway to reduce bank erosion and improve habitat for fish in the Salmon River. Thanks to the great work by The Resort staff and many partner groups, golfers and other visitors can now see Coho salmon spawning in the Wee Burn each autumn. Duane Bishop, fisheries biologist at the Zigzag Ranger District, will be the guide.
INFO: Meet in front of The Resorts golf pro shop, near the Tartans Restaurant, off Welches Road, 6:30 p.m. Russ Plaeger, 503-668-1646.

 

Hoodland Womens Club 3rd Annual Golf Tournament

TIME: Sept. 14 at 10am
WHERE: Resort at The Mountain, 68010 E Fairway Avenue, Welches
INFO: Shot Gun Scramble golf starts at 10 a.m., followed by a BBQ at Wildwood Cafe with an auction and prizes.
ENTRY FORMS: Marilan, 503-622-6802

 

Mt. Hood Festival of the Forest

TIME: Sept. 16 and 17
WHERE: Wildwood Recreation Area, approximately 2 miles west of the stoplight at Welches Road and Highway 26
DESCRIPTION: An annual Villages' celebration of the arts, culture and forest on Mt. Hood. twelve hours of music on stage, USDA Forest Service pavilions of forest education activities, Wild About Art craftsmen's booths, 2nd Annual Arts Contest, food and entertainment.
INFO: 503-622-5560

 

Wild Mushroom Festival

TIME: Sept. 29 - Oct. 1
WHERE: Mt. Hood Village Resort
DESCRIPTION: Craft booths, food vendors, mushroom ID hikes, visit salmon habitat, live music, bonfire.
INFO: 503-622-4011

 

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