Lori Neely, HWC Vice President, models a wrap for sale at the HWC craft booth at Mount Hood Villages in December. The Hoodland Women’s Club celebrated the season on Dec. 15 with a festive holiday party at Alpine Events. The donation table piled high as the night progressed, with members bringing canned food and unwrapped gifts for teenagers to give to the Holiday Baskets for our community. “Seeing the donation table fill up was a beautiful reminder of what this group is capab

What’s your passion? At the Hoodland Women’s Club’s monthly meeting Nov. 10 at the Rendezvous Grill, members sat at tables designated for women who love books, nature and hiking, or gardening. Together, they discovered new hiking trails, gardening tips for our mountain growing zone, good reads, and new friends. “Meeting other mountain ladies across all walks of life and in various life stages, feeling welcome and included in our local mountain community, and ongoing opportuni

The Hoodland Women’s Club turned community spirit into celebration this fall, hosting its first Harvest of Hope Gala – a night of good food, live music, and local generosity that raised nearly $14,000 for neighbors in need. When more than 70 guests gathered at Alpine Events on October 4 for the club’s inaugural gala, it wasn’t just an elegant evening – it was a statement of purpose. Beneath the soft lights, live music, and laughter, the community came together to support an o

Place of birth: Loveland, Colorado How long on the Mountain: five years If you were not brought here as a child, what brought you to the Mountain: I moved here with my ex-husband to buy land and build our dream home. I always wanted to live here, even as a teen –  the PNW is the most beautiful place in the world.  Profession: CEO of Allay Consulting Other professions: I have a few different companies right now and am also the Marketing Committee chair of the Hoodland Wom

Robin Fritsch, a massage therapist at Mountain Life Clinic, was awarded $1,500 to pursue training to help clients with pain management for conditions such as sciatica and whiplash. HWC awards scholarships for continuing education Two Hoodland area residents looking to build their skills were awarded continuing education scholarships totaling $2,400 last month from the HWC Community Fund. Robin Fritsch, a massage therapist at Mountain Life Clinic, was awarded $1,500 to pursue

HWC members enjoyed a shady picnic together on a hot afternoon Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Wildwood. New club officers talked about plans for fundraising and community action in the upcoming year.The HWC craft group had its handmade crafts on display and for sale.   Meet the HWC Craft Group at the Hoodland Block party this month  The HWC craft group’s products will be on sale again this month at the Hoodland Block Party on Saturday, September 6th at Cooper’s Wine Bar in the Hoodland