The Classes
Art & Culture
Boat Works Boat Building Ray Klebba’s White Salmon Boat Works is a dynamic boat building shop with tools, lessons, and the space to build a wood strip construction boat.
Contact: Ray Klebba
230 E. Jewett Blvd., White Salmon, WA
509-493-4766
www.raysdreamboats.com
dreamboats@gorge.net
White Salmon Studio memberships available. All ages.
Contact:
Lori Buchanan
541-490-1786
Learn how to make your own glass tiles, jewelry, art and more in a relaxed environment with the leading glass instructor in the gorge. Ages 9 and up.
Contact:
Linda Steider
161 Tunnel Rd., White Salmon
509-493-1974
Study with a classically trained artist and enjoy a remarkable improvement in your ability to draw and create art. Emphasis on keen observation, exploration of various mediums, art history and fun. Children 7 and over and adults of all ages welcome. Limited class size, call for schedule
Contact:
Barbara Murphy
barbaralmurphy@hotmail.com
509-493-4762
The school is in its 5th year of teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced blacksmithing.
Contact:
Tim Middaugh
PO Box 2105, White Salmon
541-493-4418
The White Salmon Arts Council promotes area artists and the arts through educational opportunities and art-inspired programs and events.
Contact:
www.whitesalmonarts.org
Glass blowing: Learn basic techniques for creating glass objects from molten glass. Ages 18 and up.
Fusing: Learn techniques to cut glass, use of molds to make plates, bowls, jewelry and more. Ages 6 and up.
Contact:
105 E. Jewett Blvd., PO Box 1938, White Salmon
509-493-8400
studio@whitesalmonglass.com
www.whitesalmonglass.com
Theater Company established for peer education dealing with teen issues. Grades 8-12.
Contact:
Lori Buchanan
541-490-1786
hrprevention@gorge.net
Once a month, first Monday of the month, 10:00 AM, FREE! Ages 60 and up.
Contact:
Pioneer Center
(509) 493-3068
Know the wines of WA State. In this six hour course, taught by winemaker Joel Goodwillie, learn by tasting wines from many of Washington’s nine Viticultural areas. Pre-registration required. Age 21 years and older.
Contact:
Wind River Cellars
196 Spring Creek Rd., PO Box 215, Husum
(509) 493-2324
www.windrivercellars.com
Music & Dance
Recorder Flute lessons and playing. Ages 3rd grade and up.
Contact:Pam Morneault
509-493-4483
Private dance lessons for couples or small groups. Learn to dance Swing/Lindy Hop, Cuban Salsa, Slow Fox Trot, or Waltz. Ages teens and adults.
Contact:Krissy Biernacki
(509) 493-3260
dance@blueskiesdance.com
www.blueskiesdance.com
Ballet, Jazz Dance, Tap Dance, Gymnastics. Ages 3 – 18 years
Contact:Annette Wahner
509-493-4996
A public dance, live music, and events calendar
Kindermusik provides music and movement classes for children ages 6 months through 4 years. Classes emphasize creative singing, dancing, instrument exploration and listening skills!
Classes are held in White Salmon
Jennifer@gorgegmusik.com
509-493-2688
Personal Enrichment
Call to find out about local AA meetings
Contact:
1-800-967-8207
Business Skills
Starting or Incorporating a Business. Learn about the differences between a sole proprietorship, a corporation, and LLC, and which one will work best for you. Age: adult
Contact:
Teunis J. Wyers
PO Box 417, 216 Columbia Ave., Hood River
(541) 386-2221
gorgelaw@gorge.net
www.gorgelaw.com
E-commerce and Internet Marketing. Learn how to create an e-commerce web site and how to market the site. Age: adults. Requires basic Windows skills, familiarity with browsing the Internet, saving files to a hard drive and finding them again, and copying and pasting from one application to another.
Contact:Scott See
1099 Snowden Rd., White Salmon
(509) 493-2296
scott@hammock.net
http://www.hammock.net
http://www.hammock-university.com
Participant interactive driver safety program. 50 years and older.
Contact:Jim Bull
(509) 395-2755
jimbull@gorge.net
Solar, wind resources, metal fabrication-stands, and brackets. Age adults.
Contact:Daryl Hoyt
PO Box 2046, White Salmon
(509) 493-2626
ESL - English as a Second LanguageESL/English as a Second Language Class.
The class is designed to help students interact more fully in the community. Age: over 18.
Contact:
Linnea Jaeger
509-574-4740
linjae@yahoo.com
Family/ParentingLocal programs offered 2-4 times per year, depending on requests received. Varied programs offering parenting and family skills support. Parents, Grandparents, other relatives raising infants to teenagers.
Contact:
Johanna Roe
Skamania Klickitat Community Network
PO Box 2306, White Salmon
1-866-631-1997
http://community.gorge.net/skcnparentsupport
Food Handlers ClassesSecond Tuesday of the month from 3:00-5:00 and Fourth Wednesday of each month from 10:30-12:00.
Classes are held in the Pioneer Center. Cost is $10.00 at the time of the class. For more info information or to schedule a class for a group:
Contact:
Jeff Martin
(509) 493-6211
jeffm@co.klickitat.wa.us
Health AwarenessHealth Awareness presentations (Breast and Testicular Cancer). High School and above.
Contact:
Skyline Foundation
PO Box 1625, White Salmon
(509) 637-0690
info@skylinefoundation.org
www.skylinefoundation.org
Jobs/EmploymentOrientation to WorkSource Services. Connect with job search counselors for an overview of available services. Ages 16 and up.
Contact:
WorkSource Columbia Gorge
107 W. Jewett Blvd, PO Box 2169, White Salmon
(509) 493-1210
columbiagorge@esd.wa.gov
Law -- Basic Estate PlanningBasic Estate Planning Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other basic estate planning documents as well as the ever changing estate tax rules. Age adults.
Contact:
Teunis J. Wyers
PO Box 417, 216 Columbia Ave., Hood River
(541) 386-2221
gorgelaw@gorge.net
www.gorgelaw.com
LibraryThe library has ongoing activities and special events for all ages. Summer reading programs, movies, story times, computer classes, and much more. Check out the library’s website for event listings or call. Ages babies to senior citizens.
Contact:
White Salmon Community Library
#5 Town and Country Square, PO Box 1579, White Salmon
(509) 493-1132
http://www.fvrl.org
Peer CounselingHuman rationality, communication, and present time games and parenting class- Hand to Hand. All ages.
Contact:
Krista Thie
PO Box 2046, White Salmon
(509) 493-2626
krista@gorge.net
Clubs & Organizations
Boy Scouts is a non-profit organization that ensures the positive development of boys from the ages of 6 to 21 and girls ages 15 to21
Contact:
Bryan S. Gwinner
111 E. 5th St, The Dalles
(541) 298-5022
(503) 754-3546
www.cpcbsa.org
Angela Lockman (Cub Scouts) (509) 637-3739
Jenny Collett (Boy Scouts) (509) 493-3948
1-800-338-5248
www.girlscoutscrc.org
Positive youth development
.Grades K-12, adult volunteers.
Contact:
Lisa Harness
228 W. Main St, Goldendale
(509) 773-5817
lisah@co.klickitat.wa.us
www.klickitat.wsu.edu
Soroptimist International strives to be a global voice for women through awareness, advocacy and action with almost 95,000 members in nearly 120 countries. The organization, which was founded in 1921 in Oakland, California, is committed to serving local, national and international communities, and participating actively in decision-making at all levels of society. The word Soroptimist is coined from the Latin words soror and optima, and loosely translated as "best for women."
Contact:
Jan Callow 493-4222 or Pat Paulsen 493-9275
Open to all Faiths. Classes for children focus on developing virtues ages 4-8. Classes for Junior Youth focus on moral reasoning, developing the powers of expression, and service to humanity, ages 10-14. This class meets once a week at Henkle Middle School in the Art Room from 3:25 to 5:00pm.
Contact:
Baha’i Children’s classes, Jessica Hoff (509) 493-1937
Baha’i Junior Youth classes, Ursala Kermani (509) 493-1597
Sports
Ages 13 & 14 years.
Contact:Kris Goodwillie
509-637-0424
Little League Baseball Ages 5-12 Youth Football 3rd through 6th grade
Youth Softball Ages 9-12 based on ability Youth Soccer ages 4.5-17 years
Youth Basketball 3rd through 6th grade
Contact:
Rick Shinn P.O. Box 1746 White Salmon, WA 98672
richardshinn@charter.net
www.wscy.org
The Columbia Gorge Masters swim program welcomes adult swimmers of all abilities to join them at the Hood River Aquatic Center. Age adults.
Contact:Shelly Rawding
6 Cedar Lane, White Salmon
(509) 493-4679
www.hrvst.org
Gymnastics, all levels beginner through competitive team, boys and girls. Ages 2-18 years.
Contact:Gorge Gymnastics
1330 Brookside Dr., Hood River
(541) 386-3230
Recreational Spring soccer league (8 weeks), recreational and select Fall league (10 weeks). Ages 4.5 – 17 years.
Contact:Lynn Schumacher
PO Box 2107, White Salmon
(509) 637-5665
The HRVST welcomes swimmers from all over the gorge to join them at the Hood River Aquatic Center. Ages 6-21 years.
Contact:Shelly Rawding
6 Cedar Lane, White Salmon
(509) 493-4679
www.hrvst.org
Softball Instructor specializing in hitting defense. All ages.
Contact:Greg Holtman
864 SW Winebarger Rd., White Salmon
(509) 493-1063
(541) 490-7678
City of White Salmon runs swim lessons in their outdoor pool for children during June, July and August. Age youth.
Contact:City of White Salmon
100 N Main, PO Box 2139, White Salmon
(509) 493-1133
http://www.ci.white-salmon.wa.us/9222.pool.html
Court Reservation
Contact:(509) 493-1133
Local horse riding club and arena. Horse events all ages welcome. Club house and arena open to members. All ages.
Contact:Tonya Aldrich
PO Box 1464, White Salmon
Arena address: 50 Snowden Rd.
(509) 493-3829 taldrich@embarqmail.com
Youth tackle football for White Salmon, Trout Lake and Glenwood from August to October. 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade (can’t turn 13 before first practice)
Contact:
Bryan Charters, Director
P.O. Box 1746, White Salmon 98672
Wrestling Camps. Grades k-6.
Contact:Stoner Bell
stonerbell@belldesigncompany.com
Home & Garden
Garden “coaching” sessions available for jumpstarting your new garden, renovating and maintaining your established landscape and/or bringing your landscape into harmony with the surrounding natural environment. Ages adults.
Contact:Krissy Biernacki
(509) 493-3260
krissy@blueskies.ms
www.blueskies.ms
Children’s Farmers Market every Saturday working from Mid-June through early September. Youth.
Contact:Pam Morneault
(509) 493-4483
Outdoor Education
Learn about different types of telescopes and how to use them. View the sky through telescopes if weather is clear. Middle School to Adults.
Contact:Jim White
PO Box 206, 80 Lava Rd., Trout Lake
(509) 395-2585
jwhite@gorge.net
Ethnobotany, rare plant monitoring – hikes with emphasis on plants and medicinal herbs. All ages.
Contact:Krista Thie
PO Box 2046, White Salmon
Managing Horse and Livestock PropertiesLearn what works to keep your animals healthy, your workload and costs down and the environment thriving. Winterize your farm so it will be easy to care for with less mud and manure, as well as far less dust, bugs and weeds next summer. Contact:
ucd@gorge.net or by calling
(509) 493-1936
Ice Age Floods Institute, Columbia Gorge Chapter
The institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting public awareness and understanding of the full story of the Ice Age Floods and of their effect on the region’s natural and cultural history. The group meets six times a year plus an annual field trip.
Contact:Terry Hurd, President
228 Snowden Rd., White Salmon
(509) 493-4288
iceagefloods@yahoo.com
www.iafi.org
A variety of scheduled hike/bike events. See website for dates and details.
Contact:
We conduct various workshops and seminars throughout the year which cover topics such as home composting, native plant identification, livestock management, and noxious weed management. All ages.
Contact:Underwood Conservation District
PO Box 96, White Salmon
(509) 493-1936
ucd@gorge.net
http://w3.gorge.net/ucd/ucd.htm
Spring and Summer 2008. The Underwood Conservation District will hold workshops with local fishing clubs, fishing guides and anglers to educate the public on the tiny invasive snail that threatens our rivers and streams. Our efforts will focus on the Klickitat River.
Contact:Underwood Conservation District
170 NW Lincoln St., Park Center Bldg. White Salmon
(509) 493-1936
Arbor Day. Come in for 10 free native tree seedlings.
Contact:Underwood Conservation District
170 NW Lincoln St., Park Center Bldg. White Salmon
(509) 493-1936
Learn to identify stars, constellations, galaxies, and other night-sky objects. View the sky through telescopes if weather is clear. Middle School to Adults.
Contact:Jim White
PO Box 206, 80 Lava Rd., Trout Lake
(509) 395-2585
jwhite@gorge.net
The Underwood Conservation District is encouraging the formation of a local 5-student team to serve on a statewide natural resource competition for high school students.
High School students.
Underwood Conservation District
170 NW Lincoln St., Park Center Bldg. White Salmon
(509) 493-1936
Professional trail builders and trail bridge design construction (rock drilling and breaking and remote access). Adults and youth.
Contact:
Daryl Hoyt & Krista Thie
PO Box 2046, White Salmon
1-day field trip, learn to identify common conifer trees in our area. Middle School to Adult.
Contact:Jim White
PO Box 206, 80 Lava Rd., Trout Lake
(509) 395-2585
jwhite@gorge.net
Fitness
Classes held in White Salmon. Anyone can do it! Ages 9 – 90.
Contact:
Cathy Carter
(541) 490-2368
jazcathy@gorge.net
www.jazzercise.com
Pilates practice aims to strengthen the core and improve balance and flexibility. These are exercises you can take home with you!
Contact:
Caroline Elliott
(509) 493-4924
kjcj@gorge.net
Get fit! In a 45 minute cardio, weights, squats and abs intensive workout...cool down with yoga stretches.
Every Tuesday and Thursday 6:45-7:30pm
Strawberry Mountain Salon, 1320 N. Main Ave, White SalmonContact:
Abby Maclean
(509) 493-1316
abbylin67@yahoo.com
Gentle exercises to improve health through movement and awareness of internal energy. All ages.
Contact:
Janet Essley
PO Box 930, White Salmon
(509) 493-1029
Senior Aerobics MWF 10-11
Senior Yoga T, TH 8:15-9:30
All classes are free. Donations are accepted. Classes are open to people 60 years and older. Pioneer Center, Senior Dining Room.
Contact:Jill Parrott
Klickitat County Senior Services
(509) 493-3068
Slow sequential movements to improve health, strength, focus, relieve stress. All ages.
Contact:Janet Essley
PO Box 930, White Salmon
(509) 493-1029
See website for classes.
Contact:Kathy Kacena
181 W. Jewett, White Salmon
(509) 637-4293
http://www.columbiagorgeyoga.com
After School/Summer Programming
Provides services including Spanish classes, for children 4 weeks to age 12, Monday – Friday
Contact:Bambinos
871 NE Estes, White Salmon
(509) 493-8525
bambinos@gorge.net
www.bambinoslearningcenter.com
"Just Like Home Childcare & Preschool, Inc. Open from 5:00 a.m. to as late as you need! Infants * Toddlers * Preschool * School Age* Full Time * Part Time * Bilingual Preschool Mon, Wed, Fri 9-11:30 for 2 to 5 yr olds. Let your child learn through play at an affordable price!! Rates are $23.00 per day!
Contact:345 SW Brislawn Rd.
White Salmon
(509) 493-8646
justlikehomeinc@charter.net
www.justlikehomeinc.com
Project Open Door After School Program, Grades 5-8
Homework assistance as well as academic, recreational, social, cultural, artistic and resiliency building activities Monday-Thursday from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Contact:
Paula Trosper
c/o Henkle Middle School
480 NW Loop Road
PO Box 1309
White Salmon, WA
509/493-4892
www.henkleprojectopendoor.blogspot.com
Little Oak Montessori School
Contact:
Fern Johnson
Administative Director
White Salmon, WA
509/281-1721
www.littleoakmontessori.com
A variety of after-school activities offered to students for free or a minimal charge.
Contact:(509) 493-1560
A safe, supervised, substance free drop in center with educational and recreational programs for youth between the ages of 7 and 17 years.
Contact:(509) 493-4233 Liz Paulson
youthcenter@embarqmail.com
http://www.wgap.ws/Youth_Services.php