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2012 

  Hood River Farmer's Market Opens May 3rd!   It's a Hood River tradition many years in the making and a sure sign that summer is well on it's way. The Farmer's Market at Hood River Middle school is back for the 2012 season, starting this Thursday. The market features fresh veggies, fruit, flower...
04/29/2012
  'Tis The Season!  Columbia Gorge & Hood River Real Estate Is Booming... Get In On It!   There is no bad time of the year to buy and sell real estate, but spring and summer are definetely the prime time. And this spring and summer promise to be the best in YEARS!   SELLERS: Now is the time to pu...
04/28/2012
  Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice... Meet Lollipop!   Lollipop is a very appropriate name for this darling of a girl, as you just won't meet a pup who is sweeter. Lollipop is just over a year old and around 45 pounds big, and the folks at the shelter are guessing she's probably a Border Colli...
04/28/2012
  Coming Soon: New Listing! Secluded, Peaceful Retreat     Located just 20 minutes from Hood River, this lovely home is secluded, quiet and peaceful with lots of room to roam or even farm a little. The home is beautiful and cozy, well maintained and charming, with sweeping territorial views. · 3 ...
04/27/2012
  The Dalles Open House This Weekend! Charming, Unique Home, Marvelous Opportunity   This Dalles home offers a unique opportunity. This storybook home is so versatile,it's zoned so it could be a bed & breakfast or is a possible multi-family home. This charming home looks straight out of a fairy t...
04/27/2012
  Wordless Wednesday - Mt. Hood & Spring Blossoms... Finally!   The entire Hood River Valley is finally covered in colorful spring blossoms. The region is rich in fruit trees, especially pear, apple and cherry, bringing white, pink and peach colored bursts across the valley. I especially like thi...
04/25/2012
  Pet Microchip ID & Rabies Shot Clinic This Saturday, Cascade Locks, Oregon   Protect your beloved dog or cat this Saturday at the Microchip & Rabies Shot Clinic, sponsored by Hood River Adopt A Dog and the Hukari Animal Shelter. Collars and tags can easily fall off... microchipping is the best ...
04/25/2012
  Speechless Sunday - "I Pledge Allegiance..."   Yesterday was the opening ceremony for the Parkdale Little League. This is our son, Ben's team, the Parkdale Majors Team, sponsored by McIsaac's Grocery Store, during the Pledge of Allegiance, one of my favorite parts of the ceremony. Young men, sh...
04/22/2012
  Play Ball! Parkdale Oregon Little League Opening Ceremony   The teams have been practicing for weeks and our team has even played two games, but the season officially got underway yesterday with the Parkdale Little League Opening Ceremony. This is what small town America is all about. The teams...
04/22/2012
  Eager To Please, Smart & Playful... Meet Yogi!   In case you're new to my blog, Mel and I believe so strongly in rescuing shelter dogs that I feature a local dog for adoption each week. We currently have four rescued dogs ourselves and swear shelter dogs make the best pets ever. Yogi is a shepa...
04/21/2012
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