Visit Hood River’s First Friday event in downtown Hood River this week will have a “back to school” theme.  Hannah Settje of Visit Hood River says it’s the third month of the restart of the event coming out of the pandemic, and August’s event was well-received.  She adds First Friday is an opportunity to bring the community together, and this Friday will celebrate the start of the school year with Hood River County School District booths on site to provide information.  There will also be vendors and live music.  The event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, with Oak Street from 6th to 1st closed to vehicle traffic beginning at 4:30.