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Light at the End of Tunnel 5 – Community Event
Dear Community Members, The Underwood Community has been grateful for the hard work of the emergency responders from volunteer fire districts throughout both Klickitat and Skamania Counties. We are also grateful for the hands and hearts that reached out to us during the Tunnel 5 Fire. To show our appreciation to these volunteers and to celebrate the resiliency of our community a small group of volunteers has begun working together to create the Light at the end of Tunnel 5 Community event on Sunday, August 13, 11am-5pm at the Underwood Community Center. This Community event will serve as a fundraiser … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
3rd Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day
Today, the 3rd Sunday in July, is National Ice Cream Day, so we encourage you to help yourself to as many scoops, flavors, and toppings as your heart desires! Mint chocolate chip or rocky road? Chocolate syrup and a cherry or whipped cream and peanuts? Who are we kidding — why not have it all? We’ve all been screaming for ice cream for centuries, but President Ronald Reagan created the official holiday commemorating the frozen dessert back in 1984, and it continues to be celebrated annually on the third Sunday in July.
Help With Our Community Partners July 4th Parade Float
Community Partners is planning and organizing a truck “float” for the 4th of July Parade, and we are looking for ideas, advice and participation from others in our community. We plan to use Clel Haar’s dooly truck and to decorate it to represent the things that we help do for the community (Planter Bed Cleanup, Salmon Crosswalks, July 4th activities, Haunted House, Dock Grade Ornaments, Xmas Tree Lighting). If you can help with ideas, decorating and/or participating with us in the parade, please contact Shari Bosler at sharibosler@hotmail.com. With your good ideas and participation we might even win an award, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Discovery Center Hosts Interactive Explorer Room Ribbon Cutting
The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum is rededicating its all-ages interactive activity center, the Explorer Room. Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 2 pm, museum staff, volunteers, and community members will perform a ribbon cutting to commemorate the efforts and investments that made this project possible, honoring several individual donors and organizations. Kiwanis Club of The Dalles is celebrating 100 years of service with the gift of play through their more than $17,000 donation to the Explorer Room. The sun-filled 900-square-foot room has been freshly painted, carpeted, and furnished with new UV-coated windows, kid-friendly furniture, and a large screen with … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
2nd Friday Skate at Underwood Community Center
Did you go to the roller skating night on May 17th at the Underwood Community Center? Gina Day and Alicia Beyer hosted that very successful first event and they hope to see it continue on the 2nd Friday of every month.Their long term goals are to provide a healthy and fun activity for all ages, in a safe and friendly environment. They want the Skate Nite event to continue throughout the year and especially during the fall and winter months when it’s cold, wet and dark outside. They believe providing affordable and appropriate activities are a key component in creating … [CLICK TO READ MORE]