Troutdale Bite & Bluegrass Festival - 06/30/08 11:18 PM
It's once again time for the 3rd Annual Bite & Bluegrass Festival in Troutdale. This event is hosted by the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce.
When: Saturday July 12, 2008-all day
Where: Located on the main street of Historic downtown Troutdale
Cost: A suggested $5 entry donation will help support … (0 comments)
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Hood River County Sales June 2008 - 06/30/08 09:34 AM
Here's the latest sales data from the RMLS. This includes only listed property sales, not FSBO's. There were 13 total sales for the month of June 2008 for Hood River County. There were 18 total sales in Hood River County in May 2008.
Cascade Locks- 1 sale-manufactured home-Listed-$144,000-Sold-$140,000 2 bd 2ba DOM 83
Hood … (0 comments)
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Real Estate-ever changing - 06/29/08 04:28 PM
I began my real estate career in 1993. I have always liked houses and am very knowledgeable about construction. I thought real estate would be a good way to combine skills and be able to both build and sell. My husband is a contractor and we have built 7 new construction homes together, … (2 comments)
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Hood River is Hot - 06/29/08 02:28 PM
A scorcher of a day is on tap for Hood River and the Gorge. Temperatures are predicted to reach 105 degrees in Hood River and even higher in The Dalles. There is currently no wind in Hood River and the temperature continues to rise. Yesterday I was thinking back to those … (2 comments)
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July Gorge Events - Oregon - 06/27/08 08:54 AM
July 4, 2008- Hood River 4th of July Celebration - Annual 4th of July parade, Joe Kollas Memorial 7.4 mi Run/Walk, musical entertainment in Jackson Park, Home Run Derby followed by a ball game, then watch the fireworks over the river.
July 10-13, 2008- Rock & Gem Show- located in Cascade Locks
July 12, 2008- … (0 comments)
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Double Mountain View - 06/23/08 11:15 PM
I feel lucky to live in such a beautiful area of Oregon--Hood River in the Columbia River Gorge. Most days from many locations in Hood River there are not only mountain views, but double mountain views. Mt. Adams is located across the Columbia River in Washington State. Mt. Adams … (0 comments)
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Columbia Gorge Discovery Center - 06/23/08 11:03 PM
The Discovery Center in The Dalles Oregon is a fun place to visit. The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center is the official interpretive center for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. This 26,100 square foot exhibit wing holds interactive displays to learn about the volcanic activity, and floods that created the Gorge. Other displays … (0 comments)
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Gorge Summer Events 2008-Washington - 06/22/08 09:57 PM
Here's a list of some of the fun summer events happening in Skamania & Klickitat Counties in the Gorge this summer.
June 28- 6th annual Mt. Adams Country Bicycle Tour- Trout Lake- scenic 11 mile family ride, plus 50 & 100 mile loops www.troutlake.org
July 4-34th Demolition Derby-Klickitat County Fairgrounds -Goldendale … (0 comments)
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Gorge Grown Farmers Market - 06/22/08 09:18 PM
The Gorge Grown Food Network Farmers Market is back! These weekly markets in Hood River are every Thursday during the summer from 4-7 at the Hood River Middle School on May St.(1602 May) At the market you can purchase farm fresh produce grown by local gorge farmers. The availability changes as … (0 comments)
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Community Garden Spots - 06/22/08 09:08 PM
Here's something that may be of interest if you live in Hood River and want to grow a garden but have no space or place for one. The Hood River Nazarene Church is offering FREE garden space for those who would like to grow their own garden. If you are interested in … (0 comments)
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Some Good News - 06/16/08 10:27 AM
According to Chief Economist of the National Association of REALTORS-Dr. Lawrence Yun- the state of Oregon has the lowest foreclosure rate in the entire nation. Washington state has the second lowest foreclosure rate in the nation. This information was presented at the recent Regional Home Ownership Opportunities Summit Hosted by the … (1 comments)
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Plays in the Park - 06/16/08 07:03 AM
This sounds like fun for the kids. Encore Performing Arts and Columbia River Bank are presenting FREE "Plays in the Park". "The Little Mermaid" and "Rumplestiltskin" are the plays that will be performed with audience participation.
Dates to remember are Saturday June 28 at Jackson Park in Hood River and … (0 comments)
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Music in the Park - 06/15/08 10:25 PM
The Music in the Park series returns to The Dalles City Park this summer. Starting Sat. June 21, 2008 at 6 pm
The shows feature all types of family-friendly music Here's the line up of performances:
June 21- Misty River- folk, bluegrass
July 5- Acoustic Guitar Summit
July 19- Foghorn Stringband- … (0 comments)
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Beautiful Skamania County - 06/13/08 10:55 AM
Skamania County is located in southwestern Washington. It spans a distance of 1672 sq. miles on the north shore of the Columbia River. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest covers more than 80% of Skamania County. Portions of the Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area … (0 comments)
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Tilework & Flooring - 06/13/08 10:14 AM
My son Jesse is a tile and flooring contractor in the Gorge. He has been in this industry since he was 18. He actually started building houses with my husband and I when he was about 12, so he grew up learning the construction trade. He is very particular about the quality … (1 comments)
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Beauty & Decadence - 06/12/08 10:52 PM
"Beauty & Decadence" English Lavender and Chocolate will be held June 21-22, 2008 at the Hood River Lavender Farms Located off Hwy 35 south of Hood River, Oregon. Here you can Upick over 70 varieties of Certified Organic lavender. A retail shop has many unique items available for sale. Open daily … (0 comments)
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Facts about Hood River County - 06/11/08 10:23 AM
Did you know ?
Hood River County was once a part of the nation's largest county-Wasco County
Hood River County was established as the thirty-fourth county in Oregon June 23, 1908 by passage of a statewide initiative
Hood River County today is the second smallest County in the state of Oregon
The size of … (0 comments)
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Fire Season is here - 06/11/08 08:13 AM
Fire season in Oregon typically begins in May or June and ends when the fall rains come. During fire season open burning may be prohibited and other burning restrictions may apply. To protect your home from fire danger you will want to keep a defensible space of 30-200 ft around your … (2 comments)
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Mosier Twin Tunnel Trail - 06/11/08 07:21 AM
The five mile Twin Tunnels Trail runs between Hood River and Mosier. This restored segment of the old highway passes through two climate zones. If you start at the west Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead near Hood River you will pass through a forest of fir trees and common western Oregon plants. Viewpoints along the 3.5 mile … (0 comments)
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Summer Sensations - 06/08/08 09:24 PM
Summer Sensations will be held at Rasmussen Farms in Hood River on June 14-15, 2008 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The days activities include:
strawberry shortcake
Strawberry shot put & berry bubbles
4H farm animal petting area (10-3)
Ripe strawberries- U pick or we pick
Live music at noon.
Rasmussen Farms is easy … (0 comments)
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FIRST FRIDAY June 6, 2008 - 06/06/08 10:58 AM
It's First Friday again in Hood River. Here's what's happening this evening around town. This months First Friday is featuring Glass artists.
Apple Green Home & Garden- Glass artist-Ruth McColley
At Home on Oak- Glass art by Cynthia Morgan
Big Horse Brew Pub- Music by Cynthia Yoshida
Book Stop- Medieval Re-enactment, … (0 comments)
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Lyle Twin Bridges Historical Museum - 06/06/08 10:16 AM
The Lyle Twin Bridges Museum is located at Third and Hwy 14 in downtown Lyle, Washington. On June 14-15. 2008, there will be a booth at the Lyle Park Place for the 6th annual 13-plus Miles of Yard Sales. The sale hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum first opened the Summer of 2007. … (0 comments)
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Sternwheeler Days-Cascade Locks-June 27-29, 2008 - 06/05/08 02:16 PM
The annual Sternwheeler Days festival will be held in Cascade Locks on June 27-29, 2008 This annual event includes arts and crafts vendors, music, food, and a parade through downtown Cascade Locks. Cascade Locks is located about 20 miles west of Hood River in Hood River County. It is the home … (0 comments)
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Blues, Brews and Barbecues-June 21, 2008 - 06/05/08 02:09 PM
The 15th Annual Blues, Brews & Barbecues will be held on June 21, 2008 at the Waterfront Park in Stevenson, WA. There will be microbrews and wines from the Pacific Northwest, food and music. All this on the banks of the Columbia with the backdrop of the beautiful gorge mountains. For more … (0 comments)
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RUSTIC MEETS MODERN - 06/03/08 10:28 AM
Rustic meets modern in this Dutch Colonial log home located in Hood River's desirable westside area. Situated on over an acre this home has been meticulously restored top to bottom, inside and out with much attention to detail. All new: 50 yr roof, FA gas furnace and gas water heater, electrical, insulation, … (0 comments)
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Gorge sunset - 06/02/08 11:34 PM
Driving home from a listing appointment Saturday I had to stop and take a picture of this amazingly beautiful sunset. It was an enjoyable gift at the end of the day.
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Small Washington communities - 06/02/08 06:29 PM
Home Valley, Washington is located at the confluence of the Wind River and the Columbia River. There is a riverfront County Park with ball fields, sandy swimming beach, children's playground, picnic area, and restrooms in Home Valley. There are also two RV parks, a gas station, mini-mart, motel and cafe in Home … (0 comments)
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What is a land sales contract? - 06/01/08 06:58 PM
A real estate installment sales contract or a land sales contract is an agreement between parties-the seller and buyer, that states the agreed upon purchase price. the terms of payment, as well as other rights and duties that are a part of the contract.
With a land sales contract-also called an … (0 comments)
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Hood River County Sales May 2008 - 06/01/08 05:31 PM
This information is taken from the RMLS. It includes only listed property sales, not FSBO's. These are the sales for the month of May 2008 for Hood River County. May 2008- 18 total sales in Hood River County. Sales have picked up since last month. April 2008 we had just 10 … (0 comments)
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