
Friday, May 09, 2008
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Two local school measures for Hood River County will appear on the May Oregon ballot. The measures DO NOT increase the 2007 school tax rate. They will protect the community's investment in our existing school buildings and maintain our strong
educational programs. They will replace levies that will soon expire. Find out how you can
contribute or
volunteer.
An excellent
family program that is proven to work by strengthening families and steering youth away from substance abuse, poor performance at school, and risky behaviors.

Disco Kids Bike Club
Disco Kids Bike Club is
a Kids Only club developed for boys and girls ages 5-12 of all
riding abilities. More
info...
Looking for a place to take your kids to burn off some energy during the bad weather? Come join us Mondays at the Civic Auditorium Gym in The Dalles for some running, jumping, and crazy games guaranteed to get the sillies out. Sponsored by Wonderworks Museum in The Dalles.
More info...
The Hood River County Library announces
that the Association of Library Services to Children has created a guide to parents
for their child’s
online use. See their
recommended
websites for kids.
Why
Teach Art?
Read a great article on the importance of teaching art in early childhood education.
This grassroots museum for Children is offering excellent children's
programs and entertainment throughout the year.
New Parent Services has a list of local playgroups and parenting
support groups.
Now women in the Columbia Gorge have another choice for OB/Gyn care.
Providence
Hood River Memorial Hospital's Women’s Clinic welcomes
OB/Gyn specialist Robin Henson, MD and family nurse practitioner and
certified nurse midwife, Julie Ann Passon, FNP, CNM.
Read more
on our
Family Health Page.
Sat. May 3 at Centerpointe Bank in Hood River, Soroptimist International of Hood River is sponsoring this opportunity to gather donations from the public for newboard babies and their mothers. Baby supplies or cash donations welcome.
More Info
Check out all the classes for toddlers through teens at a glance offered by Hood River County Community Education.
All parents of children 0-5 are welcome. Prepare your child to enter Kindergarten ready for success.
April 17 at Maupin Elementary School, and May 1 at Sunshine Preschool in The Dalles.
More info.
Check out fun events at the White Salmon Library throughout April.
Nancy Johanson Paul has put together a list of playgroups, parenting classes,
support groups and more for Hood River, Wasco, Klickitat and Skamania
Counties.
The Skamania Klickitat Community Network invites parents living in Skamania
and Klickitat County to check a new website and toll free phone number offering
info on parenting classes, workshops and support groups available
for parents and childcare providers; fun family activies and more. The toll free
number is 1-866-631-1997. Check out the latest items available in their
parenting
resource library.
Parents of Multiples
Gorge Parents of Multiples s a support group for parents of multiple birth children
currently holding meetings the second Wednesday of every month. Call Please contact
Gayle Huwe at 541-399-2719 if you are interested in attending.