Community Corner
🌱 How will Hood River’s shelter change with year-round operations?
And on the Hood River Patch calendar - Hood River Orchard and Ale Festival
Good morning Hood River! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Hood River's shelter change with year-round operations?
- Hood River shelter goes year-round as The Dalles weighs big decisions
Also on today's calendar: Art in Nature: Watercolor Event at Hood River Waterfront Park and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 50.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• MCCAC Expands Shelter Operations: Hood River Shelter Moves to Year-Roundand Gloria Center Shelter Moves to Winter Seasonal (columbiacommunityconnection.com) — Hood River residents will soon see their local homeless shelter operate year-round instead of only in winter, expanding access to beds, meals, and support services beyond the cold months. Mid-Columbia Community Action Council says the change, backed by local government and health partners, is meant to provide more stable, dignified pathways from crisis to long-term housing. 
• The Dalles faces mounting street repair bill as deferred maintenance approaches $9 million (columbiacommunityconnection.com) — Hood River residents should know their local shelter is shifting from a winter-only model to year-round service, expanding consistent access for people experiencing homelessness. That change was noted as The Dalles City Council wrestled with a huge street repair backlog, potential new fees and taxes, nuisance enforcement, broadband rollout, and other city business that may indirectly affect Gorge communities.
📸 Around Hood River
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hood River
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★ Featured events ★
- Hood River Orchard and Ale Festival →
Hood River Event Site, Portway Ave, Hood River
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Art in Nature: Watercolor Event at Hood River Waterfront Park →
Hood River Waterfront Park, Hood River
5:30 pm - Columbia Gorge CASA Fall Family Run presented by McDonald's of the Gorge →
Hood River OR - Hood River Farmers Market →
5th & Columbia lot, 501 Columbia Street, Hood River
9:00 am - Columbia River Volunteer Cleanup →
Nichols Natural Area, 1 Nichols Pkwy, Hood River
9:30 am - Orchard and Ale Vendor Registration →
Hood River Event Site, Portway Avenue, Hood River
11:00 am - Hood River Orchard & Ale Festival →
Hood River Event Site, Portway Ave, Hood River
11:00 am - Hood River Orchard & Ale →
Hood River Event Site, Portway Avenue, Hood River
11:00 am - Harvest Hoedown →
Phelps Creek Vineyards, 301 Country Club Road, Hood River
1:00 pm - Live Music featuring Aaron Golay & Original Sin →
Hood River Taproom & Brewery, 8 Fourth Street, Hood River
8:30 pm - Local Legends: Hood River History Talks at the Lightwell Hotel: Lorraine Carlstrom →
Lightwell Hotel, 201 Cascade Ave, Hood River
6:00 pm - Food Bank/Thrift Shop →
1090 22nd street, Hood River
9:30 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
📣 Hood River Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My Mom is here visiting and she loves to knit.
She picked up an intermediate pattern from the yarn shop called - "Entrelac"- Is there anyone out there that would be willing to sit with her and… (Nextdoor Sieverkropp/Eliot Park) - Looking for a caring person to stay in my home this winter while my husband and I are away to care for our two 6-month-old neutered male kittens.
Ideally, someone who can be home part of the day to give them attention, maybe someone who works remotely. It would be great if you have strong ties… (Nextdoor Rockford)
- Rosauers Supermarkets, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Grocery Stocker in Hood River. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Hood River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hood River here.
🗞 Nearby News
The Dalles
- Gorge Giggin' Guide - Sept. 29 - Oct. 5 (columbiacommunityconnection.com)
- New Partnership between the Wasco County District Attorney's Office and Haven (gorgenewscenter.com)
- OPB's First Look: The Blazers are back (opb.org)
Sandy
- Bulletin Board: Sept. 30, 2026 (sandypost.com)
- Best private high schools in Oregon (ktvz.com)
- Congresswoman Dexter visits Sandy to talk infrastructure (youroregonnews.com)
Ok Hood River! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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