What’s Happening: Week of Feb. 19, 2024

Feb. 23-24 & March1-2 — Shakespeare in Love, 7 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School’s Bowe Theater, 1220 Indian Creek Road. Matinee performance Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Directed by Rachel Harry. Tickets $12 adults, $10 students.

Feb. 23-24 & March 1-2 — A Doll’s House, Part 2, 7:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Matinee performances Feb. 25 and March 3 at 2 p.m. Directed by Tom Burns. Tickets $20 adults, $18 students/seniors at columbiaarts.org.

Community events

Feb. 19 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. First and third Monday.

Feb. 20 — Dementia Support Group, 6 p.m. at Columbia Basin Care, The Dalles. Hosted by Steve Watkins. For more information and details, visit hopedementiasupport.org. Meets every other Tuesday.

Feb. 20 — Mid-Columbia Car Club Meeting, 5 p.m. social / 6 p.m. meeting at Spooky’s Pizza, 3320 W. Sixth, The Dalles. Meets third Tuesday of the month.

Feb. 21 — Red Cross Blood Drive at Fairfield Inn, The Dalles. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

Feb. 21 — Hood River Valley Parks and Rec Board Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Hood River Aquatic Center or online at us02web.zoom.us/j/88417374058.

Feb. 21 — Wasco County Fair and Rodeo Board Meeting, 6 p.m. at Dew Drop In at the fairgrounds.

Feb. 22 — Heritage Council Board Meeting, 5 p.m. at the History Museum of Hood River County, 300 E. Port Marina Way, Hood River. Public welcome to attend. New board members, volunteers needed.

Feb. 21 — Columbia Gorge Beekeepers Association Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Hood River Extension, 2990 Experiment Station Drive. All are welcome. Visitors may attend in person or via Zoom; info at admin@gorgebeekeepers.org.

Feb. 21 — Wildfire Mitigation Community Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Husum Fire Station (Station 31). With local fire districts and community partners. All Gorge residents invited.

Feb. 22 — Red Cross Blood Drive at the Hood River Fire Dept., Hood River. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

Feb. 24 — Polar Plunge, 10:24 a.m. at Hood River Waterfront Park. Fundraiser for Hood River Blizzards Special Olympics team. Register / donate at support.soor.org/team/544007. Info at hoodriver@soor.org. Contact Jennifer to volunteer at 541-993-6375.

Feb. 24 — Saving Fort Dalles: The Old Fort Dalles Historical Society, 1:30 p.m. at The Original Wasco County Courthouse, 410 W. Second Place, The Dalles. Free; last in the series. Donations accepted, refreshments served.

Feb. 25 — Rescheduled: CGOA Chamber Music in the Afternoon, 2 p.m. at Hood River Valley Christian Church.

Feb. 26 — Mid Columbia Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Station 1, 1400 W. Eighth St., The Dalles. Board agenda at www.mcfr.org. Also available via Zoom; link on agenda.

Feb. 27 — Dementia Support Group, noon via Zoom. Hosted by Christa Green. For more information and details, visit hopedementiasupport.org. Meets every other Tuesday.

RESCHEDULED Feb. 27 — Sense of Place Season 14: Grow a Pear!, 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River, or via livestream. With Lesley Tamura & Adam McCarthy, orchardists.

Feb. 28 — Red Cross Blood Drive at Underwood Community Center, Underwood. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

March 8 & 10 — The Passion of Italy, 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Wy’east Middle School, 3000 Wy’east Road, Odell, in the Performing Arts Center. Featuring the Gorge Sinfonietta and Vocci Community Choir. Tickets at gorgeorchestra.org.

March 12 — Red Cross Blood Drive at Fairfield Inn, The Dalles. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

March 13 — Red Cross Blood Drive at Hampton Inn, Hood River. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

March 20 — Red Cross Blood Drive at Skyline Hospital, White Salmon. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

March 26 — Red Cross Blood Drive at Fairfield Inn, The Dalles. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

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

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

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

Thru Feb. 28 — Into the Woods at Columbia Center, Hood River, main gallery. By Genevieve Scholl.

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 Choir Rehearsals, 6:30-8 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. Feb. 22: Animal Control officer Jake Baker and Code Enforcement officer Nikki Lesich address local animal issues, and Ann Goodman tells about Special Olympics’ Polar Bear Plunge; Feb. 29: Kiwanians celebrate Leap Day with a social (no noontime meeting).

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 — 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).