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					<h3 class="articlehead">Events Calendar</h3>
					<h1>Current and Upcoming Events</h1><br />
          <h3>Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays - Line Dancing</h3>
          <blockquote> 
            <p><strong>TIME:</strong> 10:00 a.m.<br />
              <strong>WHERE:</strong> Mt. Hood Village Resort Evergreen Room, 
              65000 E Hwy 26, Welches<br />
              <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> Line Dancing. Everyone welcome.</p>
          </blockquote>
		  <p>&nbsp;</p>
          <h3>Wednesdays - Yoga</h3>
          <blockquote> 
            <p><strong>TIME:</strong> 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.<br />
              <strong>WHERE:</strong> Hoodland Senior Center<br />
              <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> Zig Zag Yoga with Sue Allen<br />
              <strong>INFO:</strong> 503-622-3611, <a href="mailto:sueallen@easystreet.com">sueallen@easystreet.com</a></p>
          </blockquote>
		  <p>&nbsp;</p>
          <h3>Saturdays - Wildwood Park Nature Walk</h3>
					
					<blockquote>
					  
            <p><strong>TIME:</strong> Every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.<br />
              <strong>WHERE: </strong>Cascade Streamwatch Trailhead<br />
              <strong>DESCRIPTION: </strong>Immerse yourself along the wild and 
              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.<br />
              <strong>INFO:</strong> Park entrance fee required when entering 
              Wildwood Park.</p>
            </blockquote>
			<p>&nbsp;</p>
			<h3>Sundays - Weekly Sunday Brunch</h3>
            <blockquote> 
              
            <p><strong>TIME:</strong> Every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<br />
                <strong>WHERE: </strong>The Highlands Restaurant<br />
                <strong>DESCRIPTION: </strong> Each brunch features a special 
                menu of wonderful selections from Chef Dale Rasmussen, including 
                such items as fresh fruit and pastries, mouth-watering hot breakfast 
                entrees, a selection of fine cheeses, freshly caught seafood, 
                hot roast beef, ham or turkey and sinfully delicious desserts. 
                Prices for non-holiday brunches are $25 per adult, $19 per senior 
                and $13 per child 7-12 (6 and under free). Reservations are strongly 
                recommended - make yours today! <br />
                <strong>INFO:</strong> Call 622-3101, or from outside the Portland 
                area call 1-800-669-7666. (The last 2006 brunch will be on November 
                12, and it will resume again in April 2007.)</p>
            </blockquote>

          <p>&nbsp;</p>  

          <h3>Hoodland Womens Club 3rd Annual Golf Tournament</h3>
					
					<blockquote>
					  
            <p><strong>TIME:</strong> Sept. 14 at 10:00 a.m.<br />
						<strong>WHERE:</strong> Resort at The Mountain, 68010 E Fairway Avenue, Welches<br />
              <strong>INFO:</strong> Shot Gun Scramble golf starts at 10:00 a.m., 
              followed by a BBQ at Wildwood Cafe with an auction and prizes.<br /> 
						<strong>ENTRY FORMS:</strong> Marilan, 503-622-6802</p>
				  </blockquote>

				
			
          <p>&nbsp; </p>
			<h3>Meet the Artist - Wood Turnings with Howard Borer</h3>
            <blockquote> 
              <p><strong>TIME:</strong> Sept. 16 at 7:30pm<br />
                <strong>WHERE:</strong> Wy'east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery, 67195 
                E Hwy 26, Welches<br />
                <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> Howard Borer of Boring presents 
                expert Wood Turnings. Wine, soft drinks, and appetizers from the 
                Rendezvous Grill will be served following Howard's presentation. 
                <br />
                <strong>INFO:</strong> 503-622-1623, <a href="http://www.wyeast-online.com">www.wyeast-online.com</a></p>
            </blockquote>
            
          <p>&nbsp;</p>
					
				<h3>Mystery Book Reading Group</h3>
					
					<blockquote>
					  
            <p><strong>TIME:</strong> Fourth Thursday each month from 2:00 p.m. 
              to 4:00 p.m.<br />
              <strong>WHERE:</strong> Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd. <br />
						<strong>INFO:</strong> Berenice Tynan, 503-668-0842, <a href="mailto:bbtynan@juno.com">bbtynan@juno.com</a></p>
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					<p>&nbsp;</p>
					
					
					
					<h3>Mt. Hood Festival of the Forest </h3>
					
					<blockquote>
					  <p><strong>TIME: </strong>Sept. 16 and 17 <br />
              <strong>WHERE:</strong> Wildwood Recreation Area, approximately 
              2 miles west of the stoplight at Welches Road and Hwy 26 <br />
              <strong>DESCRIPTION: </strong>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.<br />
						<strong>INFO:</strong> 503-622-5560 </p>
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					<p>&nbsp;</p>
			
          <h3>Meet the Author</h3>
          <blockquote> 
            <p><strong>TIME:</strong> Sept. 17 at 2:00pm<br />
              <strong>WHERE:</strong> Wy'east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery, 67195 
              E Hwy 26, Welches<br />
              <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> Author Visit / Book Signing with Jack 
              Grauer - ''Mt Hood: a Complete History&quot;<br />
              <strong>INFO:</strong> 503-622-1623, <a href="http://www.wyeast-online.com">www.wyeast-online.com</a></p>
            </blockquote>		
				<p>&nbsp;</p>
			
			
          <h3>Music Discussion</h3>
          <blockquote> 
            <p><strong>TIME:</strong> Sept. 18 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
              <strong>WHERE:</strong> Wy'east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery, 67195 
              E Hwy 26, Welches<br />
              <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> Speaking of Music with Sandra Hyslop. 
              The second in a series of musical talks by Mountain resident Sandra 
              Hyslop. This month's topic, 'A Hike in the Woods: Beethoven to Sondheim,' 
              focuses on classical musical compositions that take their inspiration 
              from the composer's relationship with the forest.<br />
              <strong>INFO:</strong> 503-622-1623, <a href="http://www.wyeast-online.com">www.wyeast-online.com</a></p>
            </blockquote>		
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          <h3>Meet the Author</h3>
          <blockquote> 
            <p><strong>TIME:</strong> Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m.<br />
              <strong>WHERE:</strong> Wy'east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery, 67195 
              E Hwy 26, Welches<br />
              <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> Author Visit / Book Signing with Sonja 
              Buist and Emily Keller<br />
              Sonja Buist and Emily Keller read from and discuss the newly revised 
              'Hikes and Walks on Mt. Hood' by the 'Little Old Ladies in Tennis 
              Shoes.'<br />
              <strong>INFO:</strong> 503-622-1623, <a href="http://www.wyeast-online.com">www.wyeast-online.com</a></p>
            </blockquote>		
				<p>&nbsp;</p>
		
			
			
          <h3>Mt Hood Heritage Day</h3>
          <blockquote> 
            <p><strong>TIME:</strong> Sept. 23 activities begin at10:00 a.m.<br />
              <strong>WHERE:</strong> Government Camp, Oregon<br />
              <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> A full day of activities for the entire 
              family. Museum Open House. No charge. Heritage booths, arts cabins, 
              collectible cars cruise-in and hill climb, Barlow Road pioneer camp. 
              Special interpreters from the Cascade National Volcano Center and 
              Mt. Hood National Forest will staff special exhibits. Learn when 
              Mt. Hood volcano will erupt, or how to locate a forest fire, or 
              take a nature hike lead by professionals from these agencies. Tour 
              the arts cabins, see craftsman and artist demonstrations. Heritage 
              buffet with baron of beef, salmon and special side dishes. Pre-purchase 
              tickets required. $20 each. First setting is at 6:30 p.m. Includes 
              a silent auction, old cars contest, music, and more. <br />
              <strong>INFO:</strong> Contact the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and 
              Museum at 503-272-3301, or visit <a href="http://www.mthoodmuseum.org">www.mthoodmuseum.org</a></p>
            </blockquote>		
				<p>&nbsp;</p>

		
			
			
          <h3>Wild Mushroom Festival</h3>
          <blockquote> 
            <p><strong>TIME:</strong> Sept. 29 - Oct. 1<br />
              <strong>WHERE:</strong> Mt. Hood Village RV Resort, 65000 E Highway 
              26, Welches OR 97067 <br />
              <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> Craft booths, food vendors, mushroom 
              ID hikes, visit salmon habitat, live music and bonfire.<br />
              <strong>INFO:</strong> 800-255-3069 or 503-622-4011</p>
			  				            </blockquote>
										<p>&nbsp;</p>

	
          <h3>Live Blues Band at Still Creek Inn</h3>
          <blockquote> 
            <p><strong>TIME:</strong> Sept. 30<br />
              <strong>WHERE:</strong> Still Creek Inn &amp; Lounge, 73365 E. Hwy 
              26, Rhododendron, OR 97049<br />
              <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> Stu Kinzel &amp; Lyn Ann Hyde Acoustic 
              Blues Band. Best traditional act; acoustic guitar; and blues harmonica 
              (from the Cascade Blues Association).<br />
              <strong>INFO:</strong> 503-622-4618</p>
            </blockquote>
			<p>&nbsp;</p>

	
          <h3>Mt. Hood Salmon &amp; Mushroom Festival</h3>
          <blockquote> 
            <p><strong>TIME:</strong> Oct. 7 &amp; 8 from 10am to 6pm<br />
              <strong>WHERE:</strong> Brightwood, Oregon<br />
              <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> The Mt. Hood Salmon and Mushroom Festival 
              features the bounty of salmon and mushrooms. There will be music, 
              arts &amp; crafts, a Native American salmon bake, barbeque, exhibits 
              and a scarecrow making contest.<br />
              <strong>INFO:</strong> 503-622-4618</p>
			  
            </blockquote>
			<p>&nbsp;</p>

	
          <h3>Chalet Swiss Night at Still Creek Inn</h3>
          <blockquote> 
            <p><strong>TIME:</strong> Oct. 13<br />
              <strong>WHERE:</strong> Still Creek Inn &amp; Lounge, 73365 E. Hwy 
              26, Rhododendron, OR 97049<br />
              <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> A special menu featuring traditional 
              favorites from the Chalet Swiss. Entertainment by Edelweiss Irregulars 
              (Walt &amp; Dieter) good Swiss dining including <br />
              <strong>INFO:</strong> 503-622-4618</p>
            </blockquote>
			<p>&nbsp;</p>

	
							
          <h3 class="articlehead">October &amp; November 2006</h3>
          
					
          <p><strong>Oregon Bounty Celebration at The Resort at The Mountain</strong><br />
            Come taste Oregon&#8217;s Bounty! The Resort is participating in the 
            State of Oregon&#8217;s Oregon's Bounty celebration of all of the 
            wonderful foods, wines and more that Oregon has to offer. Enjoy our 
            own Chef Rasmussen's special Oregon's Bounty Menu in our Highlands 
            Restaurant. For just $25 per person, enjoy your choice of soup or 
            salad, entree and dessert. 503-622-3101.</p>
          <p>Go to Travel Oregon.com for more information Oregon's Bounty Celebration 
            including details about day trips, special packages and how to win 
            an Oregon Bounty Getaway for two. Sample the latest vintages and artisan 
            products at local wineries; take part in harvest festivals around 
            the state; dine at fine restaurants featuring distinctive Oregon Bounty 
            menus; enjoy one-of-a-kind overnight stays; and, meet the growers, 
            producers, chefs, winemakers and brewmasters who make it all happen. 
            Special tastings, menus and travel packages abound. </p>
			<p><strong>Oregon Bounty</strong><br />
            Oregon's Bounty Celebration at The Resort at The Mountain. Come taste 
            Oregon&#8217;s Bounty! The Resort is participating in the State of 
            Oregon&#8217;s Oregon's Bounty celebration of all of the wonderful 
            foods, wines and more that Oregon has to offer. Enjoy our own Chef 
            Rasmussen's special Oregon's Bounty Menu in our Highlands Restaurant. 
            For just $25 per person, enjoy your choice of soup or salad, entree 
            and dessert. 503-622-3101.</p>
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							<p><strong>The Fly Fishing Shop</strong><br />
							67296 E Hwy 26, Welches. Equipment, information, instruction.<br />
							Info: 503-622-4607, <a href="mailto:flyfish@flyfishusa.com">flyfish@flyfishusa.com</a>, <a href="http://www.flyfishusa.com" target="_blank">www.flyfishusa.com.</a></p>
							
							<p><strong>Mountain Air Miniature Golf</strong><br />
							60183 E Sleepy Hollow Dr at E Hwy 26, between Welches and Sandy. <br />Pioneer-themed 18-hole mini golf course<br />
							Info/hours: 503-622-4759, <a href="http://www.mountainairoregon.com" target="_blank">www.mountainairoregon.com.</a></p>
							
							<p><strong>Rainbow Trout Farm</strong><br />
							52560 E Sylvan Dr, between Welches and Sandy. <br />
							Fishing fun for the whole family: ten ponds on 30 acres.<br />
							Info/hours: 503-622-5223, <a href="http://www.rainbowtroutfarm.com" target="_blank">www.rainbowtroutfarm.com.</a></p>
							
							<p><strong>Mt. Hood Village Resort</strong><br />
							65000 E Hwy 26, Welches. Fitness center/pool.<br />
							Info/hours: 503-622-4011, <a href="http://www.mthoodvillage.com" target="_blank">www.mthoodvillage.com.</a></p>
							
							<p><strong>The Resort at The Mountain</strong><br />
							68010 E Fairway Ave., Welches. Golf, croquet, lawn bowling.<br />
							Info/hours: 503-622-3101, <a href="http://www.TheResort.com" target="_blank">www.TheResort.com.</a></p>
							
							<p><strong>Wy'east Kayak Rentals</strong><br />
							&quot;We deliver to Timothy, Trillium, Frog, and Clear Lakes - or you haul them yourself!&quot;<br />
							Info: 503-622-6895, <a href="http://www.wyeastkayak.com" target="_blank">www.wyeastkayak.com.</a></p>
							
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