MT HOOD EVENTS CALENDAR
November/December 2009
Calendar of Events
for the Villages of Mt Hood
DAILY
Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum, 88900 E Hwy 26 Business Loop, Government Camp. Winter Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. everyday. Closed Holidays except New Years. No admission, but donations accepted. Exhibits interpret history of winter sports, early exploration, settlement and natural history of Mt. Hood. Internet access/WIFI available. Info: 503-272-3301.
SUNDAYS
String Band Open Music Jam at Skyway Bar and Grill. Located in Zigzag, Oregon – 1 mile east of Welches on Hwy 26. 71545 E. Hwy 26. Call 503-622-3775 for more information.
Knit Club at Cast One On, every third Sunday. Crocheters, spinners and knitters of all levels welcome. Bring in your current projects for show and tell. 3-5pm. 24540 E. Welches Road in Welches, OR (behind the Hoodland/Thriftway Shopping Center) 503-622-0105.
Artist/Crafter Market at Skyway Bar and Grill. Local painters, jewelers, leather crafters and musicians gather to exchange techniques and meet with customers. 3pm. Located in Zigzag, Oregon – 1 mile east of Welches on Hwy 26. 71545 E. Hwy 26. 503-622-3775.
Cribbage Tournament at the historic Brightwood Tavern, 3pm. Located at 63010 E. Brightwood Bridge Road in Brightwood, Oregon. Call 503-622-1568 for more information. The tavern is a legend on the Mountain, having first served up the food and beers for loggers and millworkers in 1946.
THIRD TUESDAY EACH MONTH
Wy'East Book Club at Wy'East Book Shoppe & Art Gallery. 7pm, 67195 E Hwy 26, Welches. 503-622-1623.
TUESDAYS
Prime Rib Tuesday in the Altitude Restaurant at The Resort at the Mountain. Only $17.95 for a 12 oz cut with salad, mashed potatoes, veggies and au jus. 503-622-2214 for reservations.
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Line Dancing at Mt. Hood Village Resort in the Evergreen Room, 10am. Located at 65000 E Highway 26, Welches OR 97067. 503-622-4011
WEDNESDAYS
Zigzag Yoga with Sue Allen, Evergreen Park Building in Welches, OR (next to the Post Office), 9-10:15am, Info: 503-622-3611, sueallen@easystreet.net A low-key yoga class open to everyone. Sue’s style is eclectic, but she is most influenced by IYENGAR style, with attention to detail and alignment.
THURSDAYS
Open Music Jam at Skyway Bar and Grill. 9pm. Located in Zigzag, Oregon – 1 mile east of Welches on Hwy 26. 71545 E. Hwy 26. Call 503-622-3775 for more info.
Meditation Gathering (with Adyashanti), first Thursday of the month. Call Jeannine at 503-622-6387 for info.
MONDAY thru THURSDAYS
1/2 Price Appetizers at Still Creek Inn, 4-6pm. 503-622-4618. On the way to The Mountain – 73365 E. Hwy 26 in Rhododendron, OR.
1/2 Price Sandwiches and Appetizers at The Rendezvous Grill & Tap Room, 4-6pm. 67149 E. Hwy 26 in Welches, OR 97067. 503-622-6837
FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at Andrea's Wine Gallery, Rendezvous Center in Welches. 5-7pm every other Friday. 503-927-5207.
BINGO! at the Mt Hood Lyon's Club. Progressive black-out jackpot, snack bar, non-smoking. Adults only. Located at Hwy 26 & Woodsey Way in Welches. Doors open at 6:30pm, games start at 7pm. 503-622-4111.
SATURDAYS
Meet the Author at Wy’East Book Shoppe and Art Gallery. 503-622-1623.
YEAR-ROUND
SATURDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21-22
At the 2009 Holiday Wine & Art Festival (Nov. 21-22, 2009) at The Resort at The Mountain near Mt. Hood. Peruse and purchase pieces by local Oregon artists while tasting a delicious selection of northwest wines. Showcase is open Saturday, November 21 from 11am -7pm and Sunday, November 22 from 11am – 4pm. There is no entry fee. Wine passports are available. Located at 68010 East Fairway Avenue in Welches, Oregon 97067. For more information call 503-622-3101.
SATURDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21-22
Villages of Mt Hood Early Bird Holiday Shopping Weekend. Get a head start on your holiday shopping while finding interesting and unique mountain gifts for your friends and family.
Holiday Open House – Made on Mt Hood & Beyond. Door prizes, holiday specials, gourmet treats and cookies along with hot cider, tea and coffee. This is good old-fashioned neighborliness! Find the perfect holiday gift. 23804 E. Greenwood Avenue in Welches, OR 97067. 503-622-1142. Open 10am-6pm, 7 days a week.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Pray for Snow Party at Skyway Bar & Grill. Located in Zigzag, Oregon – 1 mile east of Welches on Hwy 26. 71545 E. Hwy 26. Call 503-622-3775 for more information.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Welches Schools Holiday Bazaar. Holiday gift items for the whole family. Delicious treats and warm beverages. 9am-4pm. Welches Elementary School is located at 24901 E. Salmon River Road in Welches, Oregon 97067.
Here Comes Santa Claus! Kids can get their photo taken with Santa at the Welches School Holiday Bazaar from 11am – 1pm. Welches Elementary School is located at 24901 E. Salmon River Road in Welches, Oregon 97067.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21-22
Holiday Wine & Art Festival at The Resort at the Mountain. Enjoy Northwest art and wine at the newly renovated Resort. The Artist's Showcase is open all weekend with complimentary admittance.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet in the Altitude Restaurant and The Resort at the Mountain. How about joining us in The Cascades Ballroom this Thanksgiving for an affordable feast? From 11am – 6pm on Thursday, November 26, get together with those you love and enjoy a bountiful buffet. 68010 East Fairway Avenue in Welches, Oregon 97067. Call 503-622-3101 for reservations.
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27-29
Blacksmith and Artisan Holiday Sale at the Arts Cabins. Unique hand forged metal items for your gift-giving and your cabin or home. Also, glass ornaments, paintings, fiber arts and much more. Treats and hot cider for all! Sale is in the Upper Cabin, East end of Government Camp. 10am to 6pm on Friday & Saturday; 10am til 4pm on Sunday.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
Author Visit & Poetry Reading featuring Ed Edmo at Wy'East Book Shoppe & Art Gallery. Ed will read from his recent collection of poems "These Few Words of Mine" and share selected stories from Native tradition. Cookies will be served! 7:30pm, 67195 E Hwy 26, Welches. 503-622-1623.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5-6
Sue Allen Winter Studio Sale. Silk Screen Art for holiday gifts. Best selection, best prices. Visit with the Artist. 503-622-3611
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
Metal Head Christmas Party at The Fly Fishing Shop. Annual Christmas Party & Winter Steelhead Clinic.
Brewfest at Mt Hood Meadows. Taste some of the Northwest's best microbrews and make a toast to a great ski & snowboard season!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
Holiday Artist's Market at Skyway Bar & Grill. Live Christmas Music. 503-622-3775
Telemark Clinic at Mt Hood Meadows. For beginning through expert telemarkers. Improve your technique with one of our experienced, certified instructors. Participants will be grouped together based on ability level and desired outcomes. Available to beginning through expert telemarkers.
Northwest Ski & Snowboard Demo at Mt Hood Meadows. Come to one demo to try out all the manufacturers all in one day for free!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14
Annual Christmas Caroling Dinner at The Rendezous Grill & Tap Room. Sells out early, buy your tickets now. 67149 E. Hwy 26 in Welches, OR 97067. 503-622-6837
SATURDAY - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 & 20
Ski with Santa at Mt Hood Meadows. Mt Hood fun for kids and family. Santa’s revving up for his big night so here’s your chance to give him your last-minute Christmas list. 9am-4pm. 503-659-1256.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21
Annual Christmas Caroling Dinner at The Rendezous Grill & Tap Room. Sells out early, buy your tickets now. 67149 E. Hwy 26 in Welches, OR 97067. 503-622-6837
Looking Ahead:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2
Christine Cato Memorial Ski Race at Timberline Ski Area kicks off the ski season for high school ski race enthusiasts. Event details in the 2010 handbook will soon be posted at the OISRA web site.
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, JANUARY 8-10
Burton Demo Tour Stop at Mt Hood Meadows. The Burton Super Demo Tour brings you free Burton Snowboard demos, thousands of dollars in product giveaways, and rocking après parties at every stop. Plus Rose City Slopestyle & Super Pipe Race Events. Every stop on the Demo Tour will give riders of all ages the opportunity to try the latest Burton can do to unlimit the way you see, feel and ride the mountain, you must try it yourself. There's no better place to experience the 2010 product line than on the snow. Riders must be 18 and provide a credit card and ID to demo. Minors must have a parent or guardian present with credit card and ID. 14046 Hwy 35, Mt Hood Meadows, MT Hood, Oregon 97041.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9
Women's Ski & Snowboard Clinic at Mt Hood Meadows. 9-4pm with an hour lunch break. $99. For every woman, and taught by our most certified and experienced female instructors. Work on your skiing/riding in a fun supportive environment. Participants will be grouped together based on ability, and the focus will be on improving your skills so you can ski/ride more confidently and in more conditions. Available to intermediate and above skiers and riders. Clinics Include: 20% off demos the day of the clinic. Video analysis of your riding. Advanced reservations are required for all clinics. For more information, call 503-337-2222, ext. 1222 or visit http://www.skihood.com
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
Telemark Ski Clinic at Mt Hood Meadows. For beginning through expert telemarkers. Improve your technique with one of our experienced, certified instructors. Participants will be grouped together based on ability level and desired outcomes. Available to beginning through expert telemarkers. 9am to 4pm with an hour lunch break. $99. Clinics Include: 20% off demos the day of the clinic. Video analysis of your riding. Advanced reservations are required for all clinics. For more information, call 503-337-2222, ext. 1222 or visit http://www.skihood.com
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Women's Ski & Snowboard Clinic at Mt Hood Meadows. 9-4pm with an hour lunch break. $99. For every woman, and taught by our most certified and experienced female instructors. Work on your skiing/riding in a fun supportive environment. Participants will be grouped together based on ability, and the focus will be on improving your skills so you can ski/ride more confidently and in more conditions. Available to intermediate and above skiers and riders. Clinics Include: 20% off demos the day of the clinic. Video analysis of your riding. Advanced reservations are required for all clinics. For more information, call 503-337-2222, ext. 1222 or visit http://www.skihood.com
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Telemark Ski Clinic at Mt Hood Meadows. For beginning through expert telemarkers. Improve your technique with one of our experienced, certified instructors. Participants will be grouped together based on ability level and desired outcomes. Available to beginning through expert telemarkers. 9am to 4pm with an hour lunch break. $99. Clinics Include: 20% off demos the day of the clinic. Video analysis of your riding. Advanced reservations are required for all clinics. For more information, call 503-337-2222, ext. 1222 or visit http://www.skihood.com
VISITOR INFORMATION
Wy’east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery,
67195 E Hwy 26, Welches.
Open M-Sa, 9am.-9pm.; Sun, 11am-8pm.
503-622-1623, www.wyeast-online.com.
Brochures, maps, guide books, visitor information. Wi-fi and internet.
Mt. Hood Info.
www.mthood.info
Mt. Hood National Forest, Zig Zag Ranger District,
70220 E Hwy 26, Zig Zag.
Open daily 7:45am.-noon and 1-4:30pm.
Offering daily tours at Timberline, Alpine Talks at Timberline Friday through Sunday at noon, nature hikes Fridays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. 503-622-3191, Ext. 668,
www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood.
Publisher Information
www.mthoodmagazine.com is published by:
Villages of Mt. Hood Tourism Marketing Alliance (501(c)6)
Serving the Villages of Alder Creek, Brightwood, Wemme, Welches, Zigzag and Rhododendron
Post Office Box 819 Welches, OR 97067
503.622.3017, fax 502.622.3163
TheVillages@MtHoodMagazine.com / www.MtHood.infoAbout our Writers
Subscribe today!
Subscribing to our web-based magazine is the best way to keep informed of all the news from the Villages... hot tips on what's new in lodging, dining, recreation, events and activities.

