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Save the date! September 25, 2025 Join us for H is for Harvest Event at The Ruins From 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Urge legislators to pass critical housing bills
Tell the Joint Committee on Ways and Means to support and fund five critical housing bills as a comprehensive package. Custom messages work best, so we encourage you to write…
Beekeeping Tour
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Host: OraLee Branch Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Parkadale (address provided upon registration) Limited to 10 participants — Register here! Discover the sweet…
Litter Patrol Wrap-up
This month (May 18, 2025), our Litter Patrol collected 13 bags of trash along Highway 35, helping to keep our community clean and litter-free. A huge thank you to everyone…
Native Plants Tour
Early this month, we had an inspiring hands-on tour led by Drew Merritt, co-founder of Humble Roots! Drew guided us through the essentials of growing native plants—beautiful, vital, and often…
Join our Land Use Awareness Talks!
You’ve Got Mail! Did you get our postcard? Now it’s time to join the conversation! Sign up for our Hood River Land Use Awareness Talks. * Registration will open on…
Odell Urban Unincorporated Community Plan Project
A collaborative work session will be conducted with the County Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners to hear a presentation on the draft Odell Housing and Public Facilities Report from…
ODELL COMMUNITY PLAN OPEN HOUSE #2
Hood River County is hosting an Open House for the Odell Urban Unincorporated Community Plan (UUCP). This event will present two possible boundary options (see the planner’s maps: OPTION A, OPTION B).…
Lucinda Parker Exhibition
Columbia Arts and THRIVE Hood River present Lucinda Parker Dear Art Lovers and Community Members, We are thrilled to announce a remarkable art exhibition featuring renowned artist Lucinda Parker. Lucinda is celebrated…
Testimony in support of Governor’s HB 2138
So proud of Lach Litwer, a dedicated board member of Thrive Hood River, for his testimony in support of Governor’s HB 2138! This important legislation will expand access to vital…
FARMLAND FOR FARMS!
Your testimony is needed. Support agricultural and forest policy legislation! Dear Thrive Community, Please submit testimony on Senate Bills 77 and 78 to help protect our farm and forest land.…
Affordable Homes Are Within Reach!
YOUR TESTIMONY IS NEEDED NOW! Affordable Homes Are Within Reach! Support HB 2138 Dear Thrive Community, Affordable Homes Are Within Reach! HB 2138 is a game-changer for Oregon, encouraging the…