The Mountain Times calendar lists items in the following categories: Community/Public Meetings, Clubs, Classes/Clinics, Events & Things To Do, Recreation Providers,  Bulletin Board  and Music. Listings are free, but space is limited and listings cannot be guaranteed. Send information to The Mountain Times Calendar, P.O. Box 1031, Welches, OR 97067; E-mail: mountaintimes@earthlink.net. For more information, call 503-622-3289.

THURSDAY, JUN 1
¨ Mt. Hood Corridor CPO (Community Planning Organization), first Thursday each month, Hoodland Community Center, 24500 E Salmon River Road, Welches, 7p.m. Info: 503-622-6388.

MONDAY, JUN 5
¨ Hoodland Fire District Volunteer Support Group, first Monday each month, Hoodland fire station, 69634 E Hwy 26, Welches, 7 p.m. Info: 503-622-3256.

TUESDAY, JUN 6
¨ Mt. Hood Area Chamber of Commerce general meetings, first Tuesday each month, Fireside Room, Mt. Hood Village, 65000 E Hwy 26, Welches. Refreshments, 7:45 a.m., meeting, 8 a.m. Info: 503-622-3017, www.mthood.org.
¨ Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) of Clackamas County, first Tuesday each month, Public Services Building, Oregon City, 7-9 p.m. The Committee for Citizen Involvement is a process oriented committee, providing resources and opportunities for citizens to participate effectively in Clackamas County’s land use planning and decision making process. Info: Francine Raften, 503-655-8552, www.co.clackamas.or.us/citizenin/cci/main.htm .

THURSDAY, JUN 8
¨ Welches Parent-Teacher-Community Organization, second Thursday each month (Sep-Jun), Welches Middle School library, 24903 E Salmon River Road, Welches, 6:30 p.m. Info: Delena Davis, 503-622-3033.

MONDAY, JUN 12
¨ Hoodland Senior Center Board of Directors, second Monday each month, 25400 E Salmon River Road, Welches, 10 a.m. Info: 503-622-3331.
¨ HEART (Hoodland Emergency Action Response Team), second Monday each month, Hoodland fire station, 69634 E Hwy 26, Welches, 7 p.m. Anyone interested in serving the community during natural disasters and other emergencies is welcome to attend. Info: Sandi Olsabeck, 503-622-1984.
¨ Oregon Trail School Board, second Monday each month (no meeting in July), Sandy City Hall, 39250 Pioneer Blvd., 7 p.m. All are welcome. Info: 503-668-5541, www.oregontrailschools.com

TUESDAY, JUN 13
¨ Hoodland Fire District Board of Directors, second Tuesday each month, Hoodland fire station, 69634 E Hwy 26, Welches, 7 p.m. Info: 503-622-3256, www.hoodlandfire.com .

SATURDAY, JUN 17
¨ Clackamas County Democrats of House District 52, 2 Margaritas Restaurant, 36641 Hwy 26, Sandy, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Marcia Brown, 503-668-6547,  housedistrict52@clackamasdems.org .
¨ Rhododendron CPO (Community Planning Organization), third Saturday each month, Hoodland fire station, 69634 E Hwy 26, Welches, 10:30 a.m. Info: Nancy Atkinson, 503-622-4789.

MONDAY, JUN 19
¨ Caregivers Support Group, third Monday each month, Hoodland Lutheran Church, 59151 E Hwy 26, Brightwood, 10-11:30 a.m. Info: Ilomay VanOrsow, 503-622-3954, or Jeri McMahon, Hoodland Senior Center, 503-622-3331.

TUESDAY, JUN 20
¨ The Villages of Mt. Hood Board of Directors, third Tuesday each month, Hoodland fire station, 69634 E Hwy 26, Welches, 4 p.m. Info: Shirley Dueber, 503-622-4223.  www.villagesmthood.us

WEDNESDAY, JUN 21
¨ The Crazy Hat Society (caregivers and those they care for), third Wednesday each month, Alpine Hut Restaurant, 73365 E Hwy 26, Rhododendron, 10 a.m. Info: Illomay VanOrsow, 503-622-3954.
¨ Villages at Mount Hood Strategic Planning Steering Committee, Hoodland fire station, 69634 E Hwy 26, Welches, 4-6 p.m., All are welcome to participate. Info: Shirley Dueber, 503-622-4223.  www.villagesmthood.us

MONDAY, JUN 5
¨ The Hoodland Women’s Club will install its new officers at a Timberline Lodge luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Cost: $12.50. Info and RSVP: Carol Hawthorne, 503-622-5204.

WEDNESDAY, JUN 7
¨ Prime Timers Dining Club for singles age 50 and up, at Heidi’s Restaurant, 1230 NE Cleveland, Gresham, 503-667-4200. Social time: 6 p.m.; ordering from a special dinner menu: 6:30 p.m. Dinner is Dutch treat. Info: Pat, 503-668-5066, PrimeTimersDning@aol.com , http://hometown.aol.com/primetimersdning/myhomepage/family.html .

MONDAY, JUN 12
¨ Wy’east Artisans’ Guild meeting/program, featuring a local artist from the mountain community, at the Clackamas County Bank Theater, 38975 Proctor Blvd, Sandy. Social hour: 6:30 p.m.; business meeting, 7 p.m.; program, 8 p.m. No charge. Info: Sherrie Cole, 503-668-0743.

TUESDAY, JUN 13
¨ Trillium Trails Garden Club, Wy’east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery, 67149 E Hwy 26, Welches, 7 p.m. Don Howse, co-owner of Porterhowse Farms in Sandy, will speak on dwarf conifers. Info: 503-622-6854, 503-622-1623.

WEDNESDAY, JUN 14
¨ Mt. Hood Lions Club, second Wednesday each month, at their building on the corner of E Hwy 26 and E Woodsey Way, Welches, 7:30 p.m. Info: 503-622-4223.

TUESDAY, JUN 20
¨ Mystery Book Reading Group, third Tuesday each month, Sandy Public Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd., 7-9 p.m. Info: Sandy Public Library, 503-668-5537, saref@lincc.lib.or.us ; or Berenice Tynan, 503-668-0842,    bbtynan@juno.com  .

THURSDAY, JUN 22
¨ Mystery Book Reading Group, fourth Thursday each month, Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., 2-4 p.m. Info: Berenice Tynan, 503-668-0842, bbtynan@juno.com .

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
¨ Line Dancing, Mt. Hood Village Resort Evergreen Room, 65000 E Hwy 26, Welches, 10 a.m. Everyone welcome.

BEGINNING JUN 2
¨ Art classes and workshops at The Arts Cabins in Gov’t Camp include knitting, beading, wire jewelry, yarn and thread dying, spinning, and blacksmithing. Info/registration: Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum, 503-272-3301, mthoodmuseum@centurytel.net

SATS, JUN 3, 10, 17, 24
¨ Knitting 101at In Sheep’s Clothing, Hoodland Plaza, Welches, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. New students welcome. One-on-one instruction. $5/session, or $15/four weeks paid in advance. Info: Gail, 503-622-5468.

SUNS, JUN 4, 11, 18, 25
¨ Govy Yoga with Sue or Jan, Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum, 88900 E Hwy 26 Business Loop, Government Camp, 6-7 p.m., $5/drop-in. Info: 503-622-3611, sueallen@easystreet.com .

WEDS, JUN 7, 14, 21, 28
¨ Zig Zag Yoga with Sue Allen, Hoodland Senior Center, 25400 E Salmon River Road, Welches, 9-10 a.m., $6/drop-in or $20/mo. (4 classes per mo.). Info: 503-622-3611, sueallen@easystreet.com .

SATURDAY, JUN 17
¨ 17th Annual Junior Fishing Clinic at Trillium Lake. www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/news/2006/20060525b.shtml

BEGINNING JUN 20
¨ Summer Art Farm, Tuesday and/or Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., for ages 6-14. At the home/studio of Sue Jones, M.A. in Art Education, on Cherryville Drive, Sandy. Info: 503-622-3306.

MONDAY, JUN 26
¨ Sandy River Basin Watershed Council presents Mike McCord, the state’s Watermaster for the Sandy River basin, who will discuss and answer questions about water rights. Find out if it is ok to use water from a creek to water your garden or fill a pond. Clackamas County Bank Auditorium, 38975 Proctor Blvd, Sandy, 6:30 p.m. Info: 503-668-1646.

¨ Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum, 88900 E Hwy 26 Business Loop, Government Camp. No admission. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibits interpret history of winter sports, early exploration, settlement and natural history of Mt. Hood. Wy’east Artisans Guild’s Annual Exhibition, Wings, currently on display. Internet access/WIFI available. Info: 503-272-3301, www.mthoodmuseum.org .

THRU JUN 17
¨ Sandy Actor’s Theater presents, Don’t Dress for Dinner, a “simple” story of a husband, a wife, a mistress, a best friend, and the cook, with a French twist! Fri & Sat thru Jun 17, 8 p.m.; Sun, Jun 4 & 11, 6 p.m. Tickets: $10 adults; $8 seniors/students. Reservations: 503-668-6834, satstaff@att.net . The theater is at Hwy 26 and Meinig, Sandy (behind Ace Hardware) in Heritage Square. Info: www.sandyactorstheatre.org .

¨ Cliches, a show of watercolors by Beth Verheyden and more than forty of her students, at the Sandy Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd. An Artists’ Reception, open to the public, will be on Sunday, June 4, 1-3 p.m. Local award-winning artist Kara Pilcher will judge the show and grant several awards. Many works will be for sale. Several of the exhibitors will be painting outside the Library during the Sandy Mountain Festival. The library is open 7 days a week. Info/hours: 503-668-5537, saref@lincc.lib.or.us .

THURSDAY, JUN 1
¨ Paws, Claws, Scales and TALES!: Sign-ups begin for the 2006 Summer Reading Program at Hoodland Library, 68256 E Hwy 26, Welches. Have fun reading and earning prizes. Summer programs will be Tuesdays, 1 p.m., June 27-August 8. Pick up a reading log and program schedule at the library. The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by a State Ready to Read Grant and the Clackamas County Friends of the Library. Info: 503-622-3460.

THURSDAYS, JUN 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
¨ Children’s storytime at the Hoodland Library, Hoodland Plaza, Welches, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Stories and songs catering to ages 2-4, but all ages welcome with a parent! Info: 503-622-3460.

FRIDAY, JUN 2
¨ Poetry Night, Wy’east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery, 67195 E Hwy 26, Welches, 7:30 p.m. Judy Montgomery will read from her latest book, Red Jess. Other readers are welcome. Info: 503-622-1623, www.wyeast-online.com .

SATURDAY, JUN 3
¨ Oregon Fly Fishing Festival, The Fly Fishing Shop, 67296 E Hwy 26, Welches, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. An all day hands-on event featuring casting clinics, fly tying, basic knot skills, entomology, reading the water, drift boating, etc. Slide shows, presentations, demonstrations all day. Two levels of casting competitions. Manufacturer’s reps will be on hand. Professional fly fishing guides and instructors will answer questions and help with your fishing needs. Product drawings and prizes. Info: 503-622-4607, 800-266-3971,  flyfish@flyfishusa.com .
¨ A Taste of The Mountain, to be held in association with the OR Fly Fishing Festival. Specialty food items, spirits and coffee beverages will be available. Local restaurants participating include Mt. Hood Roasters, The Shack, El Burro Loco, The Rendezvous Grill and Tap Room. Info: 503-622-4607, 800-266-3971, flyfish@flyfishusa.com .
¨ Relay for Life Fundraiser, to benefit the American Cancer Society, at the Sandy branch of Clackamas Co. Bank, 38975 Proctor Blvd., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Food, glass vase and votive sets, and glass birdfeeders for sale. Info: 503-668-5501.
¨ 2nd Annual FIDO Day, Clackamas Community College, 19600 S Molalla Ave., Oregon City, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A fundraiser for the Clackamas Co. Dog Shelter sponsored by Friends Involved in Dog Outreach (FIDO). Walk for the Dogs. Low-cost rabies vaccinations and microchipping, licensing. Info: Michael Moises, 503-353-4338, michaelmoi@co.clackamas.or.us , www.co.clackamas.or.us/dc/index.jsp , www.fido-clackamas.org .
¨ Author Visit/Book Signing, Wy’east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery, 67195 E Hwy 26, Welches, 3-5 p.m. Garth Stein, Seattle author of How Evan Broke His Head And Other Secrets, will discuss his work and read from his novel. Dinner with the Author, catered by The Rendezvous Grill, follows at 5:30 p.m.; and a Writing Workshop with the author at 7-9 p.m. $35 for dinner and workshop. Info/reservations: 503-622-1623, www.wyeast-online.com .
¨ First Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Community Dance, sponsored by the Sandy HOPE Kiwanis Club, at the Sandy High School Commons. Dinner: 5-7 p.m.; Dance: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dinner: $8 adults (13 & over); $5 children (4-12). Dance: $10 adults; $5 children. Dinner/Dance combo: $13 adults; $8 children. Children under 3 are free. Tickets may be pre-purchased from Sandy HOPE (Hispanics Organized with the Power to Educate) Kiwanis Club members, or at the door. All proceeds are used to support the community’s children. Info: Cynthia Steiner, 503-358-3301.

MONDAY, JUN 5
¨ Artist Reception, The Rendezvous Grill, 67149 E Hwy 26, Welches, 5-6:30 p.m. Meet the artists whose work is currently on display at The Rendezvous: Sally Bailey, Roger Cooke, Bruce Ulrich, and Dave Malone. Appetizers will be served. No host bar. Info: 503-622-1623, www.wyeast-online.com .

TUESDAY, JUN 6
¨ Fireside Chat, Wy’east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery, 67195 E Hwy 26, Welches, 6-7 p.m. Lions Tigers and Bears: Living with Wildlife. Learn how to live with wildlife that is common on The Mountain with Dick Caldwell, Fish and Wildlife Biologist for Clackamas County.  Info: 503-622-1623, www.wyeast-online.com .

WED-SUN, JUN 7-11
¨ The Resort at The Mountain’s 10th Annual International Croquet Invitational, 68010 E Fairway Ave., Welches, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. World’s best croquet players battle it out for the title and the game’s largest purse. Fully narrated finals on Sunday, June 11. No charge for spectators. Info: 503-622-3101, www.TheResort.com .

MONDAY, JUN 12
¨ Planetarium Program, second Monday each month, Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium Sky Theater, 26000 SE Stark St., Gresham, 7 p.m. & 8 p.m., $1/person. Info: 503-491-7297.

SATURDAY, JUN 24
¨ 1st Annual Noah’s Quest, an event for everyone who has lost a child or the hope of a child and those who care, at the Sandy High School track, 17100 Bluff Road. 10k/5k run, 5k walk, prizes, food, and entertainment. Races begin at 9 a.m. and cost $20 for all events ($25 on race day). Guest Speaker: Pat Scwiebert, a registered nurse who has worked in the area of bereavement for 30 years as a nurse, educator, and counselor; co-founder of several support groups; and author of 6 books. Money raised will help fund Maternal Fetal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University and Brief Encounters support group. Info: Carol Cohen, 503-668-5569, ccohen@cityofsandy.com .

SUNDAY, JUN 25
¨ Author Visit/Book Signing, Wy’east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery, 67195 E Hwy 26, Welches, 2 p.m. Jack Grauer, author of Mt. Hood: A Complete History. Bring your questions or memorabilia about history of the Mt. Hood area to discuss with Jack. Info: 503-622-1623, www.wyeast-online.com .

TUESDAY, JUN 27
¨ Paws, Claws, Scales and TALES!: 2006 Summer Reading Program at Hoodland Library, 68256 E Hwy 26, Welches, 1 p.m. Leapin’ Louie, high energy comedy, juggling, and cowboy tricks. Info: 503-622-3460.

SAT-SUN, JUL 1-2
¨ Mt. Hood Lions Club’s 48th Annual Chuckwagon Breakfast at their club on the corner of E Woodsey Way and E Hwy 26, Welches. Cost: Adults: $4; Children 11 and under, $2.50. Pre-purchased adult tickets are $3.50. Purchase from any Lion, at Clackamas County Bank, or at Welches Mountain Building Supply. Proceeds support many Lions projects: free flu shot clinic, eyeglasses, Devers Sight and Hearing Clinic, scholarships, books for local school children, and more.

¨ The Fly Fishing Shop, 67296 E Hwy 26, Welches. Equipment, information, instruction. Info: 503-622-4607, flyfish@flyfishusa.com , www.flyfishusa.com .
¨ Mountain Air Miniature Golf, 60183 E Sleepy Hollow Dr. at E Hwy 26, between Welches and Sandy. Pioneer-themed 18-hole mini golf course Info/hours: 503-622-4759, www.mountainairoregon.com .
¨ Rainbow Trout Farm, 52560 E Sylvan Dr., between Welches and Sandy. Fishing fun for the whole family: ten ponds on 30 acres. Info/hours: 503-622-5223, www.rainbowtroutfarm.com .
¨ Mt. Hood Village Resort, 65000 E Hwy 26, Welches. Fitness center/pool. Info/hours: 503-622-4011, www.mthoodvillage.com .
¨ The Resort At The Mountain, 68010 E Fairway Ave., Welches. Golf, croquet, lawn bowling. Info/hours: 503-622-3101, www.TheResort.com .
¨ Timberline Lodge & Ski Area. Year-round skiing/snowboarding, Lodge tours. Info/hours: 503-622-7979, www.timberlinelodge.com .
¨ Wy’east Kayak Rentals: “We deliver to Timothy, Trillium, Frog, and Clear Lakes - or you haul them yourself!” Info: 503-622-6895, www.wyeastkayak.com .

¨ Mt. Hood Information Center, 65000 E Hwy 26, Welches, for lodging, dining, shopping, forest recreation and other things to do in the Villages of Mt. Hood and beyond, weather, road conditions, and travel information; 7 days/week, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 503-622-4822, 1-888-622-4822, infoctr@mthood.info , www.mthood.info .
¨ Mt. Hood National Forest, Zig Zag Ranger Station, 70220 E Hwy 26, Zig Zag, for forest-specific info, permits, firewood cutting; M-F, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 503-622-3191, www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood

¨ The Sandy Historical Society is preparing for its 8th annual Quilt Show, to be held at Sandy High School in July. This event will help provide funds for the completion of the museum being built in town. Each year community members make a quilt to be raffled off by the Society. A color wash, machine appliquéd design with an old fashioned horse and buggy medallion in the center is this year’s contribution. It was machine quilted by Richard Lee of Boring. Tickets may be purchased at various Sandy locations, including Paradise Quilts, Clackamas County Bank, and Bank of America. Last year, 180 beautifully quilted items were showcased. Display applications for this year’s event are available from local quilt shops or by calling the Historical Society office at 503-668-3378. Applications will be accepted through June 15. The show will be held July 14-15. Info: Shirley Crow, 503-665-3436.
¨ Reserve your space at the Hoodland Fire Dept. Community Garage Sale, sponsored by the Hoodland Fire Dept. Volunteer Support Group, to be held August 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact Nancy Wolf, 503-622-4664, or MtHdNancy@aol.com . Space is reserved with a $15 donation.
¨ Looking for a volunteer opportunity in Clackamas County? Call the Volunteer Connection, sponsored by the Community Action Agency of Social Services, at 503-655-8266. It links volunteers with opportunities at over 200 local sites. Programs include: Good Neighbor-Safety Program; Money Management Program; Transportation Reaching People; Travel Training Program; Retired and Senior Volunteer Program; Volunteers in Public Service Program; Senior Companion Program; Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance Program; Healthy Start; Cover-Up; and Citizen Corps Council.

Sundays
¨ Roy & Friends, 6 p.m., The Whistle Stop
¨ Poker Tournaments, 4 p.m., The Ratskeller

Mondays
¨ Open Mic, 6:30 p.m., The Whistle Stop
¨ Open Mic, 8 p.m., The Ratskeller

Thursday, June 8
¨ The Jimmy Thompson Band, 6 p.m., The Whistle Stop

Saturday, June 10
¨ Flashback, 9:00 p.m., The Whistle Stop
¨ John Doan, harp guitar, 6-9 p.m. Wy’east Book Shoppe

Thursday, June 15
¨ The Jimmy Thompson Band, 6:00 p.m., The Whistle Stop

Saturday, June 17
¨ Surrounded by Idiots, 8:30 p.m., The Whistle Stop