January 2006

MT HOOD TOWNE HALL NEWSLETTER CALENDAR 2006

December 20, 2005
FUNDRAISING UPDATE

The basement renovation project, which will replace the plumbing and heating systems and upgrade the basement, has raised over $11,000 in local contributions from individuals, families, local businesses and the Rotary Club.

We have also received the following foundation grants for which we are very grateful.

THANK – YOU to All!

Meyer Memorial Foundation	$ 80,000
Jeld-Wen Foundation	$ 25,000
Hood River Lions Trust Foundation	$ 9,000
Ford Family Foundation	$ 100,000
State Historic Preservation Office	$ 15,000
Current Total	$ 240,000
Balance needed	$ 101,000

Senior Meals – Wanted: Community members that would like a break from cooking, time to visit with others, take a meal to go or provide Meals on Wheels services. Senior Meals invites you to join them on Thursday’s; visiting from 11- 1 and lunch from noon -1.
Suggested Donation for Seniors - $ 2.50 Others - $ 4.00
Folks able to donate 3-6 hrs a week to cook, or clean-up welcome

Rotary Ski Fest – Mt Hood Towne Hall Open House

Rotary Club Ski Fest January 30
$10 all ages, skiing 1-9 p.m. Mt Hood Meadows.
Tickets can be purchased from Rotary Club members, at the Mt Hood Country Store, downtown businesses or on site at Meadows.
Open house at the Mt Hood Towne Hall for Rotary Club ski ticket holders: Refreshments 1-6 pm

Enchanted Evening III
March 4, 2006

Consider giving tickets to Enchanted Evening 2006 as a Gift, Reserve a private table for two, or buy a table of 10 for someone special, and give them the joy of inviting guests to dine at their table!
We will gift wrap a special invitation including the tickets.

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Return this form to Mt. Hood Towne Hall, P.O. Box 247, Mt. Hood, OR call Marlene James, 352-4174, Marie 352-6702; or Revelyn 352-6022.

Name:_______________________________________________

I would like to purchase tickets to Enchanted Evening to give as a gift.

_____Table for 8 at $320. ______Table for 10 at $400.

_____Individual Tickets @ $45 each for a total of ________

I have included payment. Please prepare the gift certificate to read: To:__________________________________________

From:_________________________________________

Occasion (for wrapping gift box)_________________________________

CLASSES OFFERED through Community Ed beginning in January

Family Yoga Night-Nancy Napp & Wes Lapp Thursdays, January 12 - March 2, 5:30-7:00 p.m

Amish Cooking - Pam McNamara - Saturday, January 21 - 1:00-4:00 p.m

Cooking for Kids – Hot Tamales 4-H Club Saturday, January 28 - 10:00-12:00 a.m

Danishes and Croissants – Revelyn Rawdin Saturday, January 28 - 12:30-4:30 p.m

Watercolor Basics - Sally Bailey Saturday, January 28 - 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m

Play-dough for Kids - Angie Green Saturday, February 4 - 1:30-3:00 p.m

Chair Caning - Avalon Denton Monday, February 20 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. &,

Saturday, February 25 - 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Tree Pruning - Fred Paige - Saturday, March 11 - 1:00-4:00 p.m

EXERCISE CLASSES OFFERED with VIRGINIA THOMAS beginning JANUARY 2

Our ability to offer these classes is dependant on getting folks signed up and committed. Please contact Virginia vmthomas59@hotmail.com

The three class styles that Virginia is currently offering

· Abdominal & Flexibility Class- Focusing on working the abdominal muscles then stretching all muscle groups through their full range of motion to increase blood flow and flexibility. A great class for everyone, especially those that ski and don’t have time for stretching.

· Functional Circuit Training- Functional training helps to strengthen those muscle groups which we use in our daily activities whether it be gardening, or skiing. Stations will be set up to work specific muscle groups and rotated through to achieve a full body workout.

· Pilates Mat Class- Pilates classes will focus on working the core while lengthening, stretching, and balancing all muscle groups. Pilates generates strength, stability, and stamina. Great for improving athletic abilities, and for those with a variety of problems including lower back, shoulder joint, and hips. Pilates a flowing style of yoga has less emphasis on breathing.

Monday’s 7 - 8 a.m. Abdominal and Flexibility Class

Monday’s 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. - Functional Circuit Training

Tuesday’s 4:15-5:15 p.m. - Functional Circuit Training

Tuesday’s 5:30- 6:30 p.m. - Pilates

Wednesday’s 7-8 a.m. · Functional Circuit Training

Wednesday’s 8:15 - 9:15 a.m · Pilates Mat Class

Thursday’s 4:15 - 5:15 · Pilates Mat Class

Thursday’s 5:30- 6:30 · Functional Circuit Training

Depending on interest other days and hours may be added. Classes will be suitable for all exercise levels.
If the times / days don't fit your schedule but you are interested please let her know what does work for you.
We also appreciate your help in getting the word out to others. Tell friends, post on bulletin boards at work if you can. Thank you for supporting activities in the upper valley.
A fee of $30 a month will be paid up-front for unlimited class use during that period. A minimum of 20 people per month needed.

Mt Hood Railroad Centennial Postage Event
The Mt Hood Railroad made its first trip to /from the Hood River Depot to Odell on February 2, 1906 and is thus celebrating its Centennial birthday on February 2, 2006! Post Offices in Odell and Hood River are cooperating with the railroad and regional post office with two special centennial post marks, one for each location, to be affixed to antique stamps on specially decorated envelopes. Jack and Kate Mills will be covering the costs and Mt Hood Towne Hall volunteers will be donating the labor as a fundraiser for the MHTH. Thank you Jack and Kate for your on-going generosity and support of the building and the community.

Another revenue source for the MHTH will be from the new Mt Hood Railroad Centennial books now available at Mt Hood Artisan’s Market in Parkdale. The cost is $20 and all proceeds from books purchased through the store or a MHTH board member go to the MHTH. On February 2, 2006 book sales made in Odell will go to the MHTH as well.

MHTH Yearly Calendar of Events

As the MHTH develops more community gatherings, events and classes we’d like to keep you abreast of what we have to offer. Here is a calendar of events for 2006. Please be sure to set aside dates that interest you.

Our website is still in the developmental stage. We apologize to those who used it for the Neighborhood Fair only to receive incorrect class times. We hope to make it interactive & keep it updated. If you’d like to offer a class, start a club or rent the building – let us know so we can help.

~ 2006 ~ DATE	EVENT	OTHER INFO
February 4, March 5, April 1, May 7, June 17	Sit and Sew	Contact Ann Zuehlke at etc.gorge.net
March 4, 2006	ENCHANTED EVE III	Tickets on sale now 352-1078 or Marlene James 352-4174
April 15 /16 2006	Blossom Festival Weekend	Quilt Show
June 24, 2006	Neighborhood Fair	This date is still tentative.