The Oregon State Marine Board will be holding open houses around the state during October, including one in Hood River.  A Marine Board release says the goal is to better understand the needs of boaters around the state, share resources available to boaters, and gather input on the agency’s direction.  Topics to be addressed include boating safety and education, regulations and policies, boating access facilities, marine law enforcement, boat registration fees and the agency budget, and outfitters and guides  The open house in Hood River will on October 10 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm at the Hood River Library.