B6 Hood River News, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 COMMUNITY Hood River County Fair arrives July 22-25

It’s just one week away. of Hispanic music on the main stage, with award-winning comedy and levitation tricks. for just $17 in advance of the fair’s opening. The Hood River County Fair returns Oregon bands playing from 7-9 p.m., and Cal- Professor Bamboozle’s Road Show brings They’re available in Odell at the fair office, Wednesday through Saturday, July 22-25. An ifornia’s Banda La Movida beginning at 9 laughs and fun — and balloons — to the park Mid Valley Market, Hood River Supply, and old-fashioned family-oriented county fair p.m. Hood River Supply,Juanita’s Fine Foods, and fairgrounds. And look for Dr. Solar’s G.G’s; at McIsaac’s in Parkdale; at Juanita’s that’s been named the “best in the state,” it’s and Hood River Taqueria are sponsors. Good Time, Traveling Medicine Show’s Market in The Dalles; and at Juanita’s Mar- known for outstanding entertainment, activ- Fair headliner Gloriana takes to the main unique magical and educational family- ket, Hood River Supply, and Columbia State ities for kids and adults, displays and ex- stage at 8 p.m. Saturday,July 25, presented by friendly entertainment. Bank in Hood River, and must be purchased hibits, carnival and midway fun, horses, live- Griffith Toyota Northwest. The group de- “Wool Busting!” is back. Kids up to 55 by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 22. Each stock, flowers, and food to please every taste. buted at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Al- pounds and younger than 12 can try their bracelet ticket purchased may be used on any star trio Gloriana performs bums chart, becoming the best-selling debut hand at riding sheep. It’s a start for the next one day of the fair, and is good for rides all Saturday evening, July 25. The scenic fair- country act of 2009. They performed as Tay- generation of rodeo stars. Shows daily! day long. Carnival rides begin at 1 p.m. each grounds are at 3020 Wy’east Road, south of lor Swift’s opening act during her Fearless There’s fun for bigger kids, too, including the day and continue until closing. Hood River,near the community of Odell. Tour,and have also opened for , Buck-A-Ewe mechanical sheep, and “Just for Friday evening, beginning at 4:30 p.m., is Regular general admission prices to the , Brooks & Dunn, and the Zac Fun” Roping Clinics. Kids can also enjoy the 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction in the live- fair are $7 per adult Wednesday, Thursday Brown Band. Awards have continued to be more sedate pony rides in the park. stock arena — the all-important culmination and Friday, and $10 on Saturday. Admission come to the group, and in June 2015 they re- The Frank Herman Arena will be a busy of a year’s work for the 4-H and FFAlivestock for children aged 6-12 is $2. Children under 6 leased their latest album — Gloriana THREE during the fair. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. is the exhibitors. Check the schedule for all the 4-H admitted free. Season tickets are available —which bolsters their signature harmonies Hispanic Horse Show.Thursday through Sat- and FFA competitions and activities. ($24 adults, $5 ages 6-12 inclusive). The fair with new musical styles. Brothers Tom and urday featues popular Team Penning and To reach the 2015 Hood River County Fair, opens each day at noon; carnival rides begin Mike Gossen and Rachel Reinert make up the Ranch Sorting clinics and competition, travel I-84 to Hood River exit 64, then south on at 1 p.m. Check the schedule, as FFA and 4-H trio. Youth Gaming Events, and more. Check the State Highway 35 to the Odell junction. Fol- events begin earlier. Many favorite displays Also free with fair admission are many schedule for all of the arena activities. Fri- low the signs to the fairgrounds at 3020 have moved to the blue gym this year from other great attractions — many found in the day morning, beginning at 9:30 a.m., a special Wy’east Road, at the corner of Wy’east and the gold. Musical performances are free with park area, or around the fairgrounds. Kidz competition — with prizes — is set for kids. Summit roads. Or drive Highway 26 to its in- paid admission. Dental is sponsoring many of the park activ- Two classes, one for ages 8 and younger, the tersection with Highway 35, then north on Musical entertainment begins Wednesday ities. other for ages 9-13 will be held. Preregistra- Highway 35 to the Odell junction. For addi- evening on the park stage at 8 p.m., with a In the park, the “Walk on the Wild Side” ex- tion is required. tional information about the Hood River Patsy Cline impersonator. On Thursday at otic animal show displays a wide range of ex- Every day is “Bracelet Day” on Cascade County Fair, call the fair office at 541/354- 7:30 p.m., the 204th Army Band performs on otic animals and reptiles in a jungle atmos- Amusements carnival rides. Save money on 2865, or check the website at hoodriver- the main stage. On Friday,it’s a full evening phere, and Godfrey the Magician serves up rides by purchasing a $22 ride bracelet ticket fair.org. Follow us on Facebook, too!

HAPPY TOGETHER: Parenting photo contest winners announced

Eight photos have been se- much determined by the rela- lected as winners of the Co- tionship of unconditional love lumbia Gorge Parenting Edu- and thoughtful guidance one cation Awareness photo con- gives a child.” test. At The Next Door’s parent- The winning photogra- ing education series starting phers are Paloma Ayala, Lorri in late September,parents will Epstein, Tiffany Hardin, Eliza learn ways to parent so your Hernandez, Nate Parson, child is secure, confident, and Gary Reed, Kirsten Taylor, ready to be successful in and Tori Vaughn. school. The more parents and You can see all the winning caregivers know, the happier photos at face- and healthier their child will book.com/thenextdoorinc or be. Warm, sensitive and re- ‘Lady Washington’ view them on display at The sponsive care provides the Dalles Library in August and best foundation for healthy Hood River Library in Sep- brain development. tember. The Next Door is a Colum- comes to Gorge Photographers submitted bia Gorge nonprofit whose 58 photos, and judges Lisa Far- Photo by Tori Vaughn mission is opening doors to quarson, Mike Glover and TORI VAUGHN snapped this photo of a popsicle party with grandpa. new possibilities by strength- The brig Lady Washing- in period costumes. A $3 do- Terri Vann selected the win- ening children and families ton and the topsail ketch nation per person is appre- ning photos based on the en- resented the positive and tion Coordinator at The Next and improving communities. Hawaiian will visit Steven- ciate. Tickets for Adventure gaging interaction of an adult child-centered communities Door, “When I saw the photos Staff members in over two son, Hood River and The Sales, Evenings Sales and and child, and catching a fun, we live in. The photos were submitted I was thrilled by the dozen programs work with Dalles on the following Battle Sails can be pur- endearing moment. beautiful! ” amazing moments of adven- thousands of people in the Co- dates: chased at www.historic- Vann commented, “I was The photo contest and dis- ture, fun and joy for the par- lumbia Gorge who are strug- I July 16-20: Stevenson alseaport.org or by calling amazed by the number of play bring attention to the im- ents, grandparents and chil- gling; to grow up strong, to I July 22-23: Hood River 1-800-200-5239. Early reser- quality examples of interac- portance of parenting in a dren. Children learn from stay out of trouble, to learn I July 25-27: The Dalles vations are recommended. tion between children and child’s life. what their parents do with parenting skills, and even to I August 17-19: Hood River For a complete schedule, families, which made the se- According to Nancy Johan- them and the caring they learn a sustainable way to Walk-on tours are self- visit historicalsea- lection difficult, but also rep- son Paul, Parenting Educa- show. Good parenting is so have enough food. guided and hosted by crew port.org/2015. Healthy, happy children: guide to Parenting Resources in the Gorge

Here is a listing of parent- [email protected]. The “Make Parenting a Pleasure” Mid-Columbia Children’s regular visits to health care. preschool child regarding ing resources in Hood River schedule is as follows: Tues- DVDs, parent booklet and Council: Early Head Start For more information call their ability to walk, talk, see, County. If your organization days, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at “Happiest Baby on the Block.” provides year-round home 541-386-1115 or www.co.hood- hear, respond to others, play, would like to add anything to Cascade Locks City Hall gym; Hood River Family Life visits for parents prenatally river.or.us. learn, or cope with new situa- the list, send brief details to Tuesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. at Hood Skills classes: Run 30 weeks to children up to age 3. Head Hood River Valley High tions; 541-386-4919. [email protected] River Alliance Church, 2650 and educate individuals on Start preschool programs School Teen Parent Program: Mid-Columbia Center for Free Welcome Baby packet: Montello Ave. (Contact the how to build healthy, sustain- are for children 3-5. Child de- Helps teen parents complete Living: Provides a wide range The Next Door offers all Ore- church at 541-386-2812 for de- able personal, family and com- velopment, school readiness high school while their chil- of services to adults, children gon first-time parents a free tails); Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. at munity relationships. For and family support services. dren are cared for in a certi- and families with mental “Welcome Baby” packet of in- HR Early Childhood Center men, women and teens. To reg- To see if you qualify,call 541- fied center on campus. More health issues, addictions, or formation about parenting, (former Pine Grove School), ister call 541-386-1170 or 386-2010 or www.mccchead- information at 541-386-4500. developmental disabilities. bonding with your baby, bilingual, with developmental www.hoodriverfamilylife- start.ort. Breastfeeding support: Services include help with ma- healthy infant growth and de- specialists available (follows skills.com. Hood River County Public Breastfeeding Support Group ternal depression, children velopment, child care and school calendar). For more New Parent Services and Health Department: Supports meets twice monthly at River- with emotional/behavior is- other resources. Call 541-436- info call 541-386-4919. Families First: Healthy Fami- pregnant women and parents side Community Church, 317 sues, and parent training. Call 0320 or visit www.nextdoor- Library story hour: Hood lies Home Visiting Services to with infants and children up State Street in Hood River.For 541-386-2620. inc.org. River Library, Thursdays at parents who are either preg- to age 5. Programs include ma- more information call 541-386- Helping Hands Against Vio- Join a playgroup: For par- 10:30 a.m. (on vacation until nant with or newly parenting ternity classes, Babies First 6344. lence: Hope, safety and sup- ents and their children ages June 18). Additionally, baby, their first baby. Must enroll and CaCoon. Visits for Span- Early intervention and port to survivors of domestic newborn to 5; for more info toddler and preschooler par- prenatally or before baby is 3 ish and English speakers with early childhood special educa- violence, sexual assault, and contact Nancy Johanson Paul enting educational bags can be months old. To see if you qual- a focus on providing education tion: Call if you have concerns stalking. Crisis line is 541-386- at 541-436-0319 or nan- checked out. The bags include ify,call 541-436-0320. and support by encouraging about any baby, toddler or 6603. ‘Parents Who Host’ campaign comes to Odell July 18

Luz Oropeza, Hood River crease compliance of Oregon’s their websites about the the signs. “You also cannot County Prevention Depart- underage drinking laws. “Parents Who Host” cam- allow a person under 21, other ment’s Odell Hispanic Drug Oropeza will be distributing paign. than your own child, to re- Prevention Health Promotion lawn signs and window clings According to the 2014 Ore- main in your home or on your Coalition staff, is getting the — in English and Spanish — gon Student Wellness Study, property while consuming or word out about parents who with the message at El Merca- 17.4 percent of high school stu- possessing alcohol. There are host teenage drinking parties. do Del Valle on July 18 from 3- dents in Hood River County legal consequences if you do. The new campaign, called 6 p.m. (see example at right). get their alcohol from parties, According to Oregon law, you “Parents Who Host Lose the She’s coordinating her ef- and 16.5 percent from people can be prosecuted and charged Most: Don’t Be A Party to forts with help from the over 21. with a Class A Misdemeanor Teenage Drinking,” is a social Hood River County Sheriff ’s “As a parent, you cannot and a fine.” in your home or on your prop- I Talk to other parents media crusade developed by Department, the Odell Lions give alcohol to your teen’s Oropeza suggests the follow- erty about not providing alcohol at the Drug Free Action Alliance Club, and the Hood River friends under the age of 21 ing tips: I Be at home when your youth events aimed at educating parents County School District, and under any circumstance, even I Host safe, alcohol-free ac- teenager has a party I Report underage drinking about the health and safety notes that the Sheriff ’s De- in your own home,” states a tivities and events for youth I Make sure your teenag- I Call the parent in charge risks associated with serving partment and the school dis- press release that Oropeza has I Refuse to supply alcohol er’s friends do not bring alco- to verify the occasion and loca- alcohol to teenagers and to in- trict have information up on been distributing along with to children or allow drinking hol into your home tion of the party FRESH Celebrating LOCAL a new publication by the Hood River News highlighting the growing array of producers and the FOOD ourishing “ local food rst ” movement in the Gorge.

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