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Welcome to Gorge Youth!

Explore the story behind our new site and discover how we’re connecting the Gorge community through activities, events, and resources.

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Tech, Kids & Connection

Discover insights, tools, and real-life stories to guide your family’s tech choices.

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Upcoming Events

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Fri Dec 5

Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batmans Smells

Columbia Center for the Arts 215 Cascade Ave, Hood River, OR 97031

Fri Dec 5

2025 Annual Hood River Tree Lighting and Festival

Downtown Hood River

Sat Dec 6

Festival of Making - Gorge Makerspace

Gorge Makerspace

Sat Dec 6

White Salmon Tree and Menorah Lighting

Riverview Bank

Sat Dec 13

History Museum Holiday Open House

300 E Port Marina DR, Hood River, OR 97031
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What’s 🔥 in the Gorge

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🌟 Little Kids & Toddlers Gift Guide

November 29, 2025

Small Business Saturday Edition — Shop Local, Shop Gorge! Today is all about celebrating the incredible small businesses that make the Columbia Gorge such a special place to raise kids. These shops and makers bring the magic — the unique finds, the quality toys that last and the sweetest clothing.
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Art & Creative Gifts

November 25, 2025

For the makers, the painters, and the kids who always need one more marker set. There is never a holiday season where I don’t include art and creative gifts on my kids’ lists — they’re the gifts that get used long after the wrapping paper is gone. Whether it's painting, drawing, coloring, crafting, or simply having the right tools to make something magical, creative supplies spark imagination in a way no toy can.
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Holiday Gift Guide: Early Elementary (Ages 5–8)

November 24, 2025

Where Toys + Activities Win Every Time - kids ages 5 to 8 are in that magical sweet spot — old enough to build, experiment, imagine, and get totally absorbed in play… but still young enough that toys > clothes every single time (unlike tweens who suddenly care about uggs, underwear and hoodies!) This age is pure fun, and holiday gifting should match that energy — colorful, creative and filled with play.
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