What’s Happening: Week of April 1, 2024

April 1 — Red Cross Blood Drive at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge, The Dalles. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

April 2 — Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Stevenson Library, 120 NW Vancouver Ave., Stevenson. Open to the public. Address questions to droof@braverangels.org.

April 3 — Wasco Co. Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting, 1 p.m. online. Visit www.wascoswcd.org for the meeting agenda and call-in instructions.

April 3 — Wasco County Fair Board Meeting, 6 p.m. at Dew Drop at the Wasco Co. Fairgrounds.

April 3 — Evening with Child Development Specialist Dr. Ann Corwin, 6-8 p.m. via Zoom. Information, registration at www.youththink.net.

April 3 — Wy’east Energy Resilience Project Community Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. at Wy’east Middle School, 3000 Wy’east Road, Odell (library/media center). Food provided; info in English and Spanish. A first in the nation energy resilience project could be coming to Wy’east; learn more about the program. RSVP to MOVERcommunitymeeting. eventbrite.com.

April 4 — Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting, 4-6 p.m. at OSU Extension, 3007 Experiment Station Road. Contact District Manager Heather Hendrixson (Heather@hoodriverswcd.org; 541-386-4588) prior to the meeting for more information and Zoom link.

April 6 — Where the Wild Things Are: Field Trip with Bill Weiler, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hood River Library. Hood River County Reads event. Sign up at hoodriverlibrary.org.

April 6 — Micro-chip and Dog License Clinic, noon to 4 p.m. at Hood River Adopt A Dog, 3910 Heron Drive, Hood River. Cost is $20/micro-chip and $15/license.

April 6 & 20 — Hood River Farmers Market Winter Season, 10 a.m. to noon at Ferment Brewing Co., 403 Parkway Ave., Hood River (ground floor, inside the covered vestibule and the lawn).

April 10 — Hood River Library Book Club: Beloved Beasts, 12:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. Hood River County Reads event.

April 13 — Writing Workshop, 10 a.m. to noon in the Hood River Library meeting room. Registration required at hoodriverlibrary.org. Animal Masks with Lacey Spray; sign up on the library website.

April 13 — WAAAM Second Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River. Different theme each month; see old technology in action.

April 14 — Author Event: Michelle Nijhuis, 2 p.m. at the Hood River Library. Hood River County Reads event.

April 17 — Sense of Place Season 14: Backyard Bugs: How Insects Impact the Gorge, 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River, or via livestream. Christopher Adams, Assistant Professor of Tree Fruit Entomology, OSU Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center (and surprise special guests…)

April 24 — Red Cross Blood Drive at Underwood Community Center, Underwood. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

April 26-27 — Bingen and White Salmon Community Cleanup, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers needed for shifts. Sponsored by Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Club and Community Partners of Bingen-White Salmon.

April 30 — Deadline to register to vote in May 21 Oregon election. Register at sos.oregon.gov/voting-elections. Voter registration forms are also available at the Post Office, Department of Motor Vehicles, and Hood River County’s Elections Office. Instructions are on the registration card.

May 7, May 14, May 28 & May 30 — Free Mobile Wood Chipping Program for Hood River County Residents. Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District local contractor available to chip branches, small trees and other woody debris for private landowners. Sign up at hoodriverswcd.org.

2024 AARP Gorge Tax Aide schedule

Mondays thru April 15 — Facilitated Self-Assistance, 1:30-5 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Community College Hood River Campus, 1730 College Way Room 303. Free self-prepared tax services for under $72,000. Adjusted Gross Income taxpayers only & must be computer competent.

Mondays thru April 15 — Free Tax Prep, 1:30-5 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Community College, Hood River Campus, 1730 College Way, Room 302. By appointment only at gorgetaxaide.simplybook.me/.

Tuesdays thru April 9 — Free Tax Prep, 9 a.m. to noon at The Pioneer Center, 501 NE Washington St., White Salmon. By appointment only; to schedule call 509-493-3068.

Thursdays thrul April 11 — Free Tax Prep, 2-5 p.m. at Hood River Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River. By appointment only at gorgetaxaide.simplybook.me/.

Fridays thru April 12 — Free Tax Prep, 3-6 p.m. at Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth St., The Dalles. By appointment only at gorgetaxaide.simplybook.me/.

Saturdays thru April 13 — Free Tax Prep, 9 a.m. to noon at Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth St., The Dalles. By appointment only at gorgetaxaide.simplybook.me/.

Ongoing

First Monday — Adult Writers Group, 5:30-7 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library.

Third Monday — Hands On Maker Monday, 3:30 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library. With OSU Extension and 4-H. For kids, teens and adults. Projects like leatherworking, sewing, candle making, cake decorating and more.

Mondays — Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Voci Community Choir Rehearsals, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School. All welcome. Questions to info@gorgeorchestra.org.

Monday thru Friday — NU-2-U Shop Open, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth St., The Dalles. Shop is a nonprofit store that supports the Mid-Columbia Senior Center. More information at 541-296-4788.

Monday & Wednesday — Senior Meals, noon at The Pioneer Center, White Salmon. Doors open at 8 a.m. Suggested donation for seniors 60 and over is $3.50, all others $6.50. All welcome.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday — Strong Women, 10-11 a.m. at the Cascade Locks cemetery.

Monday thru Friday — Klickitat Senior Services Telephone Support, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Goldendale, 509-773-3757; White Salmon, 509-493-3068; or Toll Free, 1- 800-447-7858. Staff will direct callers to available resources, assist with online benefit applications and issues with Social Security and Medicare. Seniors can also call for essential grocery delivery, prescription pickup or food bank needs.

Second Tuesdays — Community Song Circle, 6:30-8 p.m. at The Dalles Art Center, 220 E. Fourth St. Sing positive, uplifting songs. No need to read music. Must love to sing. More at briangreeley123@gmail.com.

Tuesday — Senior Meals, noon at the Lyle Lions Community Center. Doors open at 10 a.m. Suggested donation for seniors 60 and over is $3.50, all others $6.50. All welcome.

Tuesdays — Senior Meals, 11 a.m. at Mt. Hood Town Hall, 6575 Mount Hood Highway, Mt. Hood-Parkdale. Meals served at noon. In conjunction with Hood River Valley Adult Center; suggested $5 donation.

Tuesdays — White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Club, noon to 1 p.m. Learn more at www.whitesalmon-bingenrotary.org, www.facebook.com/whitesalmonbingenrotaryclub, or email rotary.club.323@gmail.com.

Tuesdays — Overeater’s Anonymous, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ninth and State streets, Hood River. For more info contact Rebecca at 510-861-2212.

Tuesdays — Harmony of the Gorge, 6-8 p.m. at Providence Down Manor, Hood River. Please check the website for rehearsal details at www.harmonyofthegorge.com; info at 541-490-2481.

Tuesdays — Al-Anon Meeting, 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 400 11th St., Hood River.

Tuesdays — Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Sinfonietta Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School (music room). All welcome. Questions to info@gorgeorchestra.org.

Tuesday & Thursday — Senior Meals, noon at the Goldendale Community Center. Doors open at 8 a.m. Suggested donation for seniors 60 and over is $3.50, all others $6.50. All welcome.

Tuesdays thru Fridays — Senior Chair Yoga, 9:15 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, fourth floor, The Dalles. Cost is $4 per class. Contact debra.lutje@gmail.com for info.

Wednesdays — Fitness Classes: Mat Pilates, 8:30 a.m. at Lutheran Church, Bingen; Barre 5 p.m. at Mt. View Grange, White Salmon. Loyalty, drop in rates available. ACE certified, longtime local fitness instructor. Call Caroline Elliott, 509-637-3162, for info.

Wednesdays — Radio Tierra Storytime, 9:30 a.m. on Radio Tierra 95.1 FM; songs, stories and announcements for all kiddos who haven’t begun school.

Wednesdays — The Dalles Rotary Club, noon at Spooky’s; visitors welcome.

Wednesdays — Writing Group, 3-4 p.m. at the Hood River County Library, Columbia Room.

Wednesdays thru Memorial Day — Free Parking, 3-6 p.m. downtown Hood River.

Second Wednesday — Dufur Recreation District Meeting, 7 p.m. at Dufur City Hall. Visit website www.dufurcitypark.org for agenda and virtual attendance information.

Thursdays — Hood River Art Club, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the FISH Food Bank Community Room, 1130 Tucker Road, Hood River. For more information contact Kori Walsh at Heronbird@aol.com.

Thursdays — Hood River Toastmasters Club, 6:30-8 a.m. via Zoom and in-person at Bette’s Place, downtown Hood River. Drop in or email HRToastmasters@proton.me for link. Improve public speaking, listening and leadership skills.

Thursdays — Take Pounds Off Sensible (TOPS) Support Group, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in and 9 a.m. meeting at Zion Church, 10th and Union, The Dalles. First meeting is free.

Thursdays — Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m. at the Hood River Library. Free, open to all ages.

Thursdays — Recovery Café, 1-6 p.m. at the White Salmon Grange. Dinner served; recovery circle 5-6 p.m. All welcome.

Thursdays — The Dalles Kiwanis Club Meetings, noon at Spooky’s; visitors welcome. For more information go to www.thedalleskiwanis.org/ or The-Dalles-Kiwanis-Club on Facebook.

Thursdays — Thursday Night Bingo, 5:30 p.m. at Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth St., The Dalles. Doors open 4 p.m. Must be 18 or over. $10 minimum buy-in.

Thursdays — Cascade Singers Rehearsal, 7 p.m. at UCC, The Dalles (Fifth and Court streets).

Thursday, Friday and Saturday — Hood River Valley Adult Center Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels.

Fridays — Community Playgroup, 10-11:30 a.m. at Hood River Early Childhood Center (formerly Pine Grove Elementary). Free, follows school calendar. For children 0-5 and their parents. For info call 541-386-4919.

Fridays — Storytime in Cascade Locks and Parkdale, 10:30 a.m. at the library branches in those communities. Includes parent playgroups.

Fridays — Reflections on the Life of the Spirit, 1 p.m. at the United Methodist church in White Salmon, 341 N. Main Ave. Hosted by Baha’is of White Salmon. Explore spiritual identity and what it means to be human. For more information, contact White Salmon Bahá’ís at 509-637-3311.

Fridays — Fun Friday, 3-4:30 p.m. at The Dalles Library. For kids 5-10 in the John and Jean Thomas Children’s Wing. Arts, crafts, games; each week is different and always fun.

Saturdays — Makerspace, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hood River Library and Crafty Saturdays at the Cascade Locks and Parkdale library branches (same times). Free, for children.

Saturdays beginning April 6 — Chess Lessons, 1 p.m. at The Dalles Library. Free, for all ages and skill levels, beginners to advanced. Register at wascocountylibrary.com/events.

Saturdays — Bingo, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth, The Dalles. Doors open 4 p.m.; new players should arrive by 5 p.m. Ages 8-18 must be accompanied by legal guardian. Minimum buy-in $6. Cash prizes, dinner concessions.

Saturdays — Bingo, 6 p.m. at the Hood River Elks, Third and Cascade. Elks/Knights of Columbus scholarship fundraiser supports scholarships and charities. Progressive blackout prize, dinner available for purchase; 18 and older.

Sundays — Pickup Basketball, 1 p.m. at the Horizon Christian gym, Hood River. Players 18 and older, $3/visit.

Sundays — Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Jazz Collective Rehearsals, 4-6 p.m. at WAAAM. All welcome. Questions to info@gorgeorchestra.org.

Sundays — Cascade Singers Rehearsal, 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran, The Dalles (10th and Union streets).