Even though this year’s Hood River County Fair was cancelled, youth involved in FFA and 4-H are readying their animals for their Livestock Auction coming up next week. This year’s auction is a virtual affair because of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Jason Johnston, a member of the Youth Auction Committee, the auction opens for bids next Thursday, July 23rd at 8pm. He says there seems to be at least a few of most farm animals.                                                                                                                                           The annual Buyer Appreciation Dinner will take place Friday, the 24th, at the Hood River County Fairgrounds, sponsored by First Interstate Bank. It begins at 5pm, outside, for anyone interested in the auction. The winning bids will be awarded at the dinner, starting at about 6:30.  You don’t need to be registered to participate, but it makes it much easier. Go to hryauction.fairwire.com/buyerlogon.aspx to register. You can also get more information on the Facebook page of the Hood River Youth Auction Committee.