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April 18: A Vision for Families, a fine photography auction for the Family Resource Center. 541/383-8268 April 18: Third Annual Fly Fishing & Golf Derby benefiting Sparrow Clubs USA. The golf and fly-fishing derby will begin Friday, April 18 with dinner hosted by Aspen Lakes Lodge at Brand 33. The event will continue on Saturday, April 19 at Alder Creek Lake located just east of Sisters with a dinner awards ceremony at Rock Springs Guest Ranch that evening. Followed by Sunday, April 20 Aspen Lakes Golf Course will host an 18-hole Golf Scramble Tournament on the W.L. Overdorf course. In the spirit of celebrating two of Central Oregon’s greatest recreational opportunities, there will be a pre-event fly-fishing clinic hosted by world renowned fly fisherman, Denny Rickards at Alder Creek Ranch. $1,750 per person. 541/322-9355 or www.sparrowclubs.org. April 19: Earth Day Fair & Procession of the Species Parade. Dress up like your favorite critter and join the Procession, then proceed to celebrate all that is natural and green with a day of kids activities, unique earth friendly vendors, and music & dancing. 541/323-0964 May 3: SolAire Salmon Run. Presented by SolAire Home Builders, a 5K and 10K run and walk in Bend. 541/385-6908 May 16-17: Annual Collage of Culture. Brew fest, hot air balloons, science exhibits, childrens’ activities, live music, dance and food displaying Madras’ unique cultural traditions. 541/475-2350 and www.collageofculture.com. May 16-18: Pole Pedal Paddle. Bend, Oregon’s famous multi event race, where participants range from the very serious to casual racers out for a day of fun activities 541/388-0002 June 1: Heaven Can Wait. Women’s 5K Walk/Run for Breast Cancer in Drake Park in Bend. 541/389-0756 June 6-8: LibertyBank Balloons The skies overhead will also be full of balloons on this day, getting the region excited about the festivities to come. Events for Wanderlust Tours: 541/389-8359 and www.wanderlusttours.com March 21-22 & April 18-19: Moonlight Snowshoe Tours. Snowshoe tours daily until May 1. May 1 – June 1: Daily Deschutes River Canoe Tours with GPS Eco Challenge every day. Events at the Lodge at Suttle Lake 541/595-2628, www.thelodgeatsuttlelake.com April 11-13: Fly Fishing & Wellness Retreat Weekend. A bit of something for everyone, featuring fly casting lessons, guided meditation, spa treatments & more. May 10-11: Mother’s Day Spa Weekend. Enjoy a weekend of discounted spa treatments including massage, body wraps, facials & reflexology. May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch. Celebrate the women in our lives with a five-course brunch at The Boathouse Restaurant. 541/595-2628 May 24-26: Free Boat Rentals. Enjoy a day on the lake and kick off the summer season. Fleet includes canoes, kayaks, paddle and fishing boats. North Central Oregon The Dalles March 29-May 26: Beaded Adornment Exhibits at the Museum at Warm Springs 541/553-3331 April 11-13: First Salmon Feast. Celebrate the return of the salmon with the Columbia river Treaty Tribes. 541/296-8031 April 12: Pheasant Valley Wine Dinner at the Lyle Hotel. 509/365-5953 April 12-13: Gorge Artist Open Studio Tour. Visit 35 artists in their natural habitat. www.gorgeartistsopenstudio.com April 18-27: 2008 Cherry Festival featuring coronation, dessert contest, Dalles Art Center reception, Streetfest and Home and Lifestyle show. 541/993-3060 May 10: Wasco Wild West 75 Bicycle Races. 541/296-1314 May 10: Goldendale Saturday Market grand opening. 509/773-1159 May 11: Mother’s Day Celebration. Enjoy Mother’s Day at the beautiful Columbia River Discovery Center. 541/298-8600 May 11: Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch at the Lyle Hotel. 509/365-5953 May 27-June 1: Fiddle Around the Stars Bluegrass Festival. 509/773-0567 May 31: Goldendale Guys & Gals Truck and Tractor Pull. 509/261-1150 June 7: 13th Annual Quest for Summer Cruise Carquest Poker Run. 800/573-3793 Hood River April 19-20: Blossom Craft Show & Blossom Festival. Celebrate blossom time in the beautiful Hood River Valley by visiting the Blossom Craft Show. Find all manner of fine art, arts and crafts, gourmet food items, rides for kids, and more. 541/354-2865 and www.hoodriverfair.com May 13-18: Mt. Hood Cycling Classic. Women’s Olympic qualifying event. www.mthoodcyclingclassic.com Northeast Oregon Pendleton, Wallowa County, Joseph June 6-8: 26th Annual Wallowa Valley Festival of Arts. Set beneath the magnificent peaks of the Eaglecap Wilderness, don’t miss this celebration of the arts which opens its summer season. 541/432-0930 or leon@ottertrack.com Events at the Geiser Grand Hotel 541/523-1889 or www.geisergrand.com April 17, May 15: Third Thursday Art Walk. Shops & galleries in downtown La Grande extend their hours to showcase local artists and musicians. 541/963-5351 April 10-13: Titanic 96th Anniversary Dinner. Relive the elegance of the Titanic with an authentic dinner menu from the fateful ocean liner. The event will be offered featuring authentic Titanic artifacts collection provided courtesy of John Lamoreau. 541/963-7473 April 12: Snow Rodeo. Cowboy Up! fun in the snow with a variety of rodeo style events in the snow at Ski Anthony Lakes Resort. 541/856-3277 April 25-27: Spring Music & Dance Festival. Plan to join friends and family during a fabulous weekend of elegant contra and old time square dancing at La Grande, Oregon. 541/663-0776 April 26: Something Special Craft, Antique & Garden Show. Truly Something Special for everyone at this annual craft, antique and garden sale. 541/663-0888 May 10: Ladd Marsh Bird-a-Thon: A noncompetitive family event that provides birders with an annual opportunity to view birds at Ladd Marsh in areas that are normally off limits to the public this time of year. 541/963-4954 May 10: Spring Pow Wow. Experience the beautiful and powerful Native American Pow Wow celebration with dancing, drumming, crafts and food. 541/962-3741 May 10: Eagle Cap Excursion Train Special Mothers Day Brunch. Treat Mom to a beautiful train ride as well as great food on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train. 800/323-7330 May 24: Eagle Cap Excursion Train Season Opening. Ride the Eagle Cap Excursion Train into beautiful scenery along the river and into a scenic canyon. 800/323-7330 June 2-8: Eastern Oregon Livestock Show PRCA Rodeo & Pari-mutuel Racing. Oldest continuous Rodeo in the Northwest. PRCA Rodeo, Carnival, Parade, Horse Racing and more. 541/562-6109 June 6-8: Hog Wild Days. The whole town comes out to celebrate during “Hog Wild Days” in Island City with food, parades, arts and crafts and vendors of all kinds. 541/963-3540 Southeast Oregon (Harney & Lake County) April 4, 5 & 6: John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival & Art Show: Tours, workshops, banquet, auction & speakers. 541/573-2636 April 19: Trail of Hope 5K Run/Walk starting at Burns High School. 541/573-2636 June 2: Lions Fly in Breakfast: Airplane rides, display aircraft & motorcycle show. 541/573-1286 June 6-7: Gerry Schillinger Art Tour. A self guided tour of local businesses featuring local art, including professional wildlife artist Tom Schillinger. 541/573-2636 South Central and Southwest Oregon April 14: Pear Blossom Parade, Run & Street Fair in downtown Medford. 541/734-PEAR April 26 & 27: Master Gardener Spring Fair. Commercial growers and vendors selling quality plants and garden-related products. 541/899-1877 May 10-11: Art in Bloom Festival. Enjoy the fine art of regional artists in the Rogue Valley’s largest juried outdoor art fair. 541/608-8524 May 29-30: Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo. Some of the PRCA’s best known athletes will challenge each other in saddle & bareback bronc, team & calf roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling and bull riding. 541/774-8270 Events for Gold Beach, Oregon April 26: Gold Beach Spring Art Roll: Catch the free bus at any of the seven art gallery stops.Music and free refreshments at every venue. 541/247-7858 April 26: Symphony by the Sea Concerts. The Curry Del Norte Orchestra Guild and Southwestern Oregon Community College present the Spring Season. 541/469-5017 May 1-October 15: Hydro Jet Boat Tours. Located at the port of Gold Beach and the north bank of the Rogue River. 800/458-3511 May 11: Annual Mother’s Day Champagne Cruise. Cruise in the unique glass enclosed hydro-jet Rogue Queen. 800/458-3511 May 17 & 18: Art, Seafood and Wine Festival at the Event Center on the beach. 541/247-0923 May 23-26: 69th Annual Azalea Festival. Street fair, parade, craft fair, carnival. 541/469-3181 |
Spring 2008 issue
Climbing Central Oregon's Volcanoes