Theatre Announces Summer Programs,Next Season Dramas By Sandy Actor’s TheatreFor The Mountain Times The 2024/2025 season had three outstanding, well-received shows. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, our final production, Nunsense , had to be cancelled. Thank you for your continued support. Opportunities: You want to volunteer, but lack experience?  SAT will be offering a class on stage management this summer, Saturday, June 21, 10:30 -- 3:30 (with a lun

By Robert Matsumura The Mountain Times During the Great Depression, when America’s economy was at its lowest, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) emerged as a New Deal program that not only provided jobs for  young, unemployed men, but also helped restore and enhance America’s natural landscapes. In Oregon, the CCC’s contributions were extensive, from reforestation efforts to the construction of critical infrastructure, leaving a legacy still evident in our state’s parks, f

By Amber Ford The Mountain Times While art is known for its ability to move others emotionally and mentally, tapping into feelings and experiences with just a glance into color and shape, physical art draws on something deeper and, at times, more physically impactful. This most powerful effect has been the foundation and inspiration for local yoga instructor Elle Mesa. A resident of The Mt. Hood Villages for over a year, Mesa has found peace, harmony and creativity when it co

Free Programs atHoodland Library By Amber FordThe Mountain Times While many bookworms live in and around The Mt. Hood Villages and tend to congregate in coffee shops, shady river spots or the comfort of their homes, others can be found sharing their common love of literature at The Hoodland Library in Welches. A historic and important part of The Mt. Hood Villages, The Hoodland Library has been a dedicated community landmark since the early 1950s.  The foundation was in part

By Amber Ford The Mountain Times As summer creeps into season and people begin to plan out their vacations, the thrill of camping in The Mt. Hood National Forest is an activity many will experience this summer. With 65 open campgrounds to choose from in the vast wilderness of evergreens, rivers and lakes, visitors in these designated locations can experience a camping community based on a shared passion for the great outdoors. With amenities such as toilets, boat access in so