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Community-wide Yard Sales, April 11-13 – FREE Registration
Register for the Community-wide Yard Sales, April 11-13, to clean out or repurpose unneeded items. Call 509-493-3630 to be on the map for FREE. This will help reduce the amount of reusable goods coming to Community Cleanup and ending up in the landfill. If you don’t want to sell: There will be FREE PILES on the map where you can leave things. Post your things on the Buy Nothing Facebook page Drop fabric goods of any kind to the Seventh Day Adventist Church in White Salmon Take donation items directly to Gorge Rebuild-it Center or Second Hand Rose Then take … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Shaping the Future: Free Estate Planning Initiative Coming this Spring
Help shape the future for your community. Many families are unprepared for this responsibility; only 35% have a will, and even fewer include charitable intentions. A united consortium of passionate non-profits including The Next Door Inc., Thrive Hood River, Gorge Grown, Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP), Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC), and the Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) Foundation believe in the transformative power of community, connection, and the legacies we create together. We invite you to join us for the Community Legacy Initiative on Sunday, March 2nd, from 2-4pm at the Ruins in Hood River. This event is … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Dock Grade Ornaments Are Up, Tree Lighting Saturday Dec. 7
We hope you’re enjoying the ornaments that are back up on Dock Grade and the White Salmon Xmas Tree that is decorated and ready for our Saturday Tree Lighting with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7 beginning about 5:00 PM in the Riverview Bank parking lot. There’ll be cookies and s’mores, Xmas tunes and loads of your neighbors and friends there, so be sure to join us. Please give a silent thank-you to the Community Partners Xmas Elves who prepared the ornaments and decorated the tree and Dock Grade. Also, please remember that Community Partners can always use donations of large … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Ensuring Safety: Collaborative Security Strategies for Neighborhoods
A strong sense of security is the cornerstone of a thriving community. By adopting proactive strategies, residents can dramatically improve the safety and well-being of their neighborhood. Implementing practical measures ensures that everyone enjoys a secure, connected community environment. Equip Yourself with Knowledge Gain a deeper understanding of the local resources available to you, such as the police department and community watch programs. Knowing the specifics of these services, including how to reach out in times of need, is vital for quick and effective response to emergencies. Awareness of your local safety net not only keeps you prepared but also … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
SR 141 Repaving Project News
The SR 141 repaving project from Bingen to White Salmon is scheduled for construction in 2026. WSDOT is just starting the Complete Streets pre-design phase of the project, during which they will determine a preferred alternative for bike and pedestrian facilities on the project corridor. The pre-design phase will inform the timeline for the rest of the project. WSDOT is hosting agency meetings about Complete Streets pre-design. There will be opportunities for public input to WSDOT. The first public open house was in June, 2024. Visit bit.ly/SR141BingenWhiteSalmon to keep informed of the dates/times as they finalize the schedule.