May/June 2009 Calendar of Events
Posted By admin on May 13, 2009
May/June 2009 Calendar of Events
for the Villages of Mt Hood
SUNDAYS
String Band Open Music Jam at Skyway Bar and Grill. 503-622-3775
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. 503-622-0105.
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.
Ladies’ Night at SkiBowl. $14 lift tickets for ladies all winter long.
THIRD TUESDAY EACH MONTH
Wy’East Book Club at Wy’East Book Shoppe & Art Gallery. 7pm, 503-622-1623
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Line Dancing at Mt. Hood Village RV Resort in the Evergreen Room, 10am. Everyone invited! Starts at 10am. Located at 65000 E Hwy 26, Welches, OR 97067. For more information call the Hoodland Senior Center at 503-622-3331.
WEDNESDAYS
Zigzag Yoga with Sue Allen, Evergreen Park Building, (next to Post Office), 9-10:15am, Info: 503-622-3611, sueallen@easystreet.net
Wine Down Wednesdays at The Rendezvous Grill and Tap Room. $2 off all wines by the glass plus other great wine specials. 503-622-6837
THURSDAYS
Mom & Daughter Knit at Cast One On, 5-7pm, 503-622-0105
Open Music Jam at Skyway Bar and Grill. 9pm, 503-622-3775
Meditation Gathering (with Adyashanti), first Thursday of the month. Call Jeannine at 503-622-6387 for info.
MONDAY thru THURSDAYS
Buy One, Get 1/2 off Entrees, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Still Creek Inn. 503-622-4618
FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at Andrea’s Wine Gallery, in the Rendezvous Center at 67195C E. Hwy 26 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.
SECOND SATURDAY EACH MONTH
Apres Ski Wine Tasting at Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum. Plan to meet friends here after a day of skiing. Taste a new wine and view new museum items.
YEAR-ROUND
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
UNTIL MAY 15
Early Landscape Paintings of the Pacific at Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum. A special exhibition, on the occasion of Oregon’s Sesquicentennial. Curated by Robert Joki of Portland’s Sovereign Gallery, focuses on 19th century romantic interpretations of majestic Mt. Hood and nearby Cascadia.
UNTIL MAY 15
80 Years of SkiBowl Skiing Exhibit at Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum. A special exhibit of SkiBowl memorabilia and area history. 503-272-3301.
MAY 1 - JUNE 11
Spring Lodging Discounts in Mt Hood Vacation Rentals. Stay 2 nights at our reduced Quiet Season Rates and add a 3rd night for 1/2 price and the 4th night is FREE!
SATURDAY, MAY 2
Gnar-B-Que Rail Jam at Mt Hood SkiBowl, presented by SOS (more info coming).
SUNDAY, MAY 3
Free fly-tying class at the The Fly Fishing Shop. “Big Stone Dries”-Learn to tie: dry flies that really work! This program is for new tiers and experienced tiers alike. Instructional demonstrations with big-screen TV are free, and all tying materials & hooks will be available at low cost. A custom made fly tying room with perfect lighting and special teaching aides are provided. Refreshments will be served. Bring snacks if you want to. Everyone is welcome! 1:00 - 5:00pm. Group Leaders: Mark Bachmann & Josh Linn
FRIDAY, MAY 8
Chalet Swiss Night at Still Creek Inn. Classic Swiss dishes prepared by Chef Brigitte accompanied by Swiss music. 503-622-4618.
Wine Tasting at Andrea’s Wine Gallery, in the Rendezvous Center at 67195C E. Hwy 26 in Welches. 5 - 7pm every-other-Friday. 503-927-5207. This tasting will feature Barnard Griffin, Flight of 6 - $10.
SATURDAY, MAY 9
SkiBowl Spring Super Slam Box Jam at Mt Hood SkiBowl. Come hang with local pro riders, Josh King, Tyler Wike, Randa Shahin, Jon Montana, Rob Love in a benefit to Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital. Noon to 5pm.
Surface Design for Prayer Flags art class at the Arts Cabins. Create many kinds of stamps & stencils to be used to make surface designs on fabric, paper, and prayer flags to take home. 9am - 4pm.
SUNDAY, MAY 10
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Altitude Restaurant at The Resort at the Mountain. Mother’s Day is one of the year’s most special days. For good reason. It celebrates Mom. And she’s SO worth it. So gather her up, along with the kids, and head to The Resort at The Mountain on Sunday, May 10. A delicious, delectable brunch — prepared by Executive Chef Paul Bosch and his entire culinary team. 10am - 4pm. For reservations, 503-622-2214.
FRIDAY, MAY 15
Traveling Military Museum on display at Welches School. Artifacts from the War of 1812 to the current Iraq conflict. Includes back-stories about the people and events behind the items. 9am - 2:30pm.
80 Years of Skiing at Mt Hood SkiBowl Exhibit at Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum. Memorabilia includes ski jumping, ski schools and the area history. 503-272-3301.
FRIDAY, MAY 22
Wine Tasting at Andrea’s Wine Gallery, in the Rendezvous Center at 67195C E. Hwy 26 in Welches. 5 - 7pm (held every-other-Friday). 503-927-5207. This tasting will feature Picnic Wines, Flight of 6 - $10.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 22-23
Painting The Snowy Landscape at The Arts Cabins. This small class is limited to 8 students will be devoted to exploring the Snowy Landscape through painting. Paint still life and exercises indoors (warm…) dedicated to capturing the subtle colors of white. Plan and paint individual works, inspired either by the snowy Mt. Hood landscape, or from your personal photos. Weather permitting we will make short outdoor explorations to study the subject. Demos in oils. All medium welcome. Register by email.
SATURDAY, MAY 23
Book Signing – Ursula K. Le Guin at Wy’East Book Shoppe & Art Gallery. Ursula K. Le Guin will read, discuss and sign her newest book, ‘Lavinia.’ 2pm, 503-622-1623
SUNDAY, MAY 24
Live Music starting at 8pm at the Skyway Bar & Grill .Woodbrain will perform featuring Joe McMurrian. Woodbrain has been rapidly gaining recognition across the Great Northwest and world with it’s intense, deeply progressive high energy music. The sound is rooted in Delta Blues and Old American Roots music, but it is weaved into a modern concept of improvisation and original story telling that owes as much to the old as towards the new. WOODBRAIN has just finalized their first studio album due out at the end of June. Don’t miss this live music event on Mount Hood at the Skyway Bar and Grill. Non-smoking bar. Just east of Zigzag on Hwy 26. For more information call 503-622-3775.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 30-31
Blacksmithing Classes 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. Must be 12 years or older to register. Classes can be scheduled for 10am or 1pm. Register by phone at 503-272-3301 or by email.
SUNDAY, MAY 31
Live Music at the Skyway Bar & Grill with KZME Radio Station. This is a community radio station fundraising event. $20 entrance includes delicious buffet and plenty of live music featuring Acoustic Minds, Eddie & The Haskells, Keegan Smith & Family, Rebel String, Viasol, and more! The Skyway Bar and Grill — offering live music most nights in a unique, non-smoking bar that is full of art and antiques. Just east of Zigzag on Hwy 26. This event starts at 3pm. For more information call 503-622-3775.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Poetry Reading – Judith Barrington at Wy’East Book Shoppe & Art Gallery. Noted Portland poet Judith Barrington, author of the poetry collections ‘Horses and the Human Soul’, ‘History and Geography’, and ‘Trying to Be an Honest Woman’ will join us to read selected works of poetry and prose. Judith newest work, ‘Postcard from the Bottom of the Sea’was a finalist for the Oregon Book Award. Other readers are welcome to bring poems to share. 7:30pm, 503-622-1623
Lake Fishing Clinic sponsored by Outcast Boats and http://www.flyfishusa.com. Details coming soon.
SUNDAY, JUNE 7
Sunday Brunch at the Resort at The Mountain in the Altitude Restaurant. Starts at 9am. Located at 68010 E. Fairway Avenue, Welches, OR 97067. $24 for adults, $19 for seniors. $1.95 endless champagne. For more information, call The Resort at 503-622-3331.
MONDAY - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22-24
Brush and Pen: Sumi & Journaling on Mt. Hood at The Arts Cabins. Two impassioned artists will guide participants through a journey that will help them open and express their inner artist and writer. The result - a written and painted record of the days spent on Mt. Hood. Absolutely no previous writing or art experience is necessary to enjoy the process and benefits of this class! Register by emailing Heather or Leslie.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 27 & 28
Blacksmithing Classes 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. Must be 12 years or older to register. Classes can be scheduled for 10am or 1pm. Register by phone at 503-272-3301 or by email.
Looking Ahead
AUGUST
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
Junior Forest Ranger Day. Meet Smokey Bear and his friends. Become a Junior Forest Ranger by participating in games and activities. Skibowl West, Government Camp. 503-272-3051 www.Skibowl.com
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 8-9
Living History Village. Sights, sounds, smells and tastes of frontier life. Old-time music, storytelling and gift shop. Oregon Country Settlement, 73370 E. Buggy Trail Dr,, Rhododendron, Oregon 97049. 503-622-4798. www.CGSMtHood.com