EVENTS CALENDAR

November to
December 2007
Calendar of Events

for the Villages of Mt Hood

TUESDAYS
Knitting 101 at In Sheep's Clothing, Hoodland Plaza, Welches, 7-9pm. New students welcome. One-on-one instruction. $5/session, or $15/four weeks paid in advance. Gail, 503-622-5468.

THIRD TUESDAY EACH MONTH
Wy'East Book Club at Wy'East Book Shoppe & Art Gallery. 7:00pm, 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

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 6:30pm, games start at 7:00pm. 503-622-4111.

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
Live Music and Entertainment for the entire family at The Roasters Restaurant, Welches Living Room. 7pm to close. 503-622-1389

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 to 5pm; Winter hours: Thursday thru Sunday 10am to 5pm

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16-17
Ski & Snowboard Swap at Sandy High School benefits SHS Ski Team.  Friday, early bird special, 7-9pm.  Saturday, 9am to 5pm.  $2/adults, $1/kids or $5/family.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Andrea's Wine Gallery Grand Opening & Wine Tasting.  Join Andrea for a tasting of wines that will pair nicely with your Thanksgiving Dinner.  This a great opportunity to do some early holiday shopping for the wine and food enthusiast on your gift list.  Noon - 5:00 pm.  For more info, 503-927-5207.

THURSDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21-25
Thanksgiving Weekend and Official Grand Opening of Ski/Snowboard Season.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Camp Arrahwanna, 1pm to 4pm.  Everyone is welcome.  To volunteer or make a donation of cash or food, contact Dan Wolf at 503-622-4664 or mtnhddan@aol.com.

WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21-22
Thanksgiving at The Resort at The Mountain. It's a time to offer thanks, to hold family gatherings, relax, eat turkey, stuffing, cranberries and pumpkin pie. Bring the whole family to the beautiful setting of The Resort and let us make your Thanksgiving, one to remember. Early Reservations Recommended! 800-669-7666

FRIDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23-25
Blacksmith Holiday Sale at the Arts Cabins. Special hand forged items for holiday giving. Stocking hooks, wreath hangers and a large assortment of special gifts. Order something special for your home or cabin.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Govy Christmas Tree Lighting. The whole town plugs in at dusk. Celebrate the lighting of Govy with Santa, a choir and hot drinks in downtown Govy. 503-272-3301

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
Welches School Auction (Early Holiday Shopping) at Mt Hood Village RV Resort. Help support the kids in Welches while finding some great, local and unique holiday gifts. Silent and live auctions, food and drinks. This annual auction has turned into a fun party for all. 503-622-5664 or ljwilent@earthlink.net

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1-2
Wy'east Artisans Guild Holiday Show at Sandy Pioneer Museum. The Guild will feature works from many media, all specially priced with a percentage of the proceeds donated to the Sandy Historical Society. Come see high quality crafts, greeting cards, ceramics, paintings, beadwork, jewelry, ornaments and more. Call 503-668-5315 or 503-668-3378 for more information. 10am-4pm.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 & 10
Caroling Dinner at Rendezvous Grill and Tap Room.  This dining event offers a full dinner including appetizer, non-alcoholic beverage and dessert while enjoying live music provided by a pianist and vocalists.  Everyone joins in singing carols later on.  $40.  Reservations required.  503-622-6837

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 & 9
Grand Opening of Still Creek Basin and Jeff Flood Express Chairlift at Timberline Ski Area.  Still Creek Basin contains 8 new alpine trails providing connectivity to existing terrain. The cumulative linear feet of new trails equals 5.8 miles.  Still Creek Basin also brings a new opportunity at Timberline for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The Snowshoe Trail, a brand new trail from Timberline Lodge, through the woods, to the bottom of the new chairlift. Celebrate with music, festivities, commemorative give-aways and a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.  503-622-7979.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 & 21
Dinner with Santa Claus for the entire family at Mt Hood Roasters.  For info and reservations, 503-622-1389.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 3
Christmas and New Year's Vacation.  Make your holiday reservations now, before everything fills up.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24
Christmas Eve Dinner at The Resort at The Mountain. An extra special Christmas Eve in the The Highlands Restaurant, 5-9pm. Call for details. 800-669-7666

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25
Christmas Day Buffet at The Resort at The Mountain. When you're finished with the Christmas morning festivities, come enjoy a tasty Christmas Dinner including traditional favorites and a mountain of desserts. 12 Noon to 8pm. Adults $30. Reservations required. 800-669-766

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31
New Year's Eve Party at Still Creek Inn. Gourmet Menu, cocktails and champagne, live music. $25 per person, reservations required. 503-622-4618

News Year's Eve Snowshoe Trip with Mt Hood Adventure Recreation Outfitters, Tours & Rentals. Tour Mt. Hood's "outdoor living room" and enjoy the warmth of the fire while enjoying warm drinks and goodies. View fireworks from a private spot without all the people! Includes snowshoes, goodies, and guide. Call for more information, pricing and to make reservations. 10pm-2am. For reservations: 503-860-3235 or 503-272-3051

New Year's Eve Fireworks Extravaganza at Mt Hood SkiBowl. Live music, fireworks at midnight. Ski and board until 2 am. For more info, 800-754-2695.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19
Moonlight Snowmobile Tour with Mt Hood Adventure Recreation Outfitters, Tours & Rentals. Explore the Mt. Hood National Forest during the moonlight hours by snowmobile! Experience the "night life" with lakes, rivers, Mt. Hood and much more. Call 503-860-3235 & 503-272-3051 for details, prices and reservations.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20
Snowshoe and Bonfire Tour with Mt Hood Adventure Recreation Outfitters, Tours & Rentals. Snowshoe to a bonfire in the forest. Enjoy warm drinks and goodies while talking about the Mt. Hood environment around the fire. Includes snowshoes, goodies and guide. Call for more information, pricing and to make reservations. 6-9pm. Call 503-860-3235 and 503-272-3051 for details, prices and reservations.

 

November/December 2007

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