What’s Happening: Week of July 31, 2023

Aug. 25-26 — HRVHS Class of 1973. Casual meet and greet at Hood River Golf Club at Tabby’s, 4-8 p.m. Friday. All HRVHS classes, family and friends invited to attend. Golf Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Saturday dinner for 1973 classmates only Saturday night, 4-9 p.m. For more info or to RSVP email Mary Lou Perry, om@mowinet.com.

Community events

Aug. 1 — Rich Ritchey, Reptile Guy, 10:30 a.m. at The Dalles Public Library (repeat performances in Dufur at 1 p.m. and Maupin at 3:30 p.m.). Live reptile presentation and education event. Summer reading event.

Aug. 1 — National Night Out, 6 p.m. at The Dalles City Park. The Dalles Police, Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue, the Oregon State Police, the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office, and the National Guard will be on hand to answer questions and talk about careers. Free, all welcome.

Aug. 1 thru Sept. 5 — The PEARLS Program, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Hood River Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River. For older adults with depression or “the blues.” Program to reduce symptoms of mild to moderate depression. Space is limited. Info and RSVP to Roni Hyde at 541-705-4870 or rhyde@gobhi.org.

Aug. 2 — Wasco County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m. via Zoom, wascocounty-org.zoom.us/j/3957734524, or call 1-253-215-8782, Meeting ID: 3957734524#.

Aug. 2 — Dragon Theater Puppet Show, 5:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library. Dragon Puppet Theater brings ancient and modern tales from around the world. For kids.

Aug. 2 — Wasco County Fair and Rodeo Board Meeting, 6 p.m. at Dew Drop In at The Fairgrounds.

Aug. 2 — Veterans Social Group, 6 p.m. to closing at Hood River Elks Lodge No. 1507, 304 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Dinner, drink to all veterans at no charge; active duty, Reservist, National Guard and veterans all welcome.

Aug. 3 — Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting, 4-6 p.m. in person at the OSU Extension conference room. All are welcome. For meeting agenda, a Zoom link or more info, contact Heather Hendrixson (Heather@hoodriverswcd.org; 541-386-4588) prior to the meeting.

Aug. 3 — City of The Dalles Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers 313 Court St., The Dalles, via Zoom, us06web.zoom.us/j/82327794645?pwd=c1d2UGhUb1BoVithR0tFUzczcWtXQT09, Meeting ID: 823 2779 4645, Passcode: 001537, or Dial: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-253-215-8782.

Aug. 3 — NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of the Gorge, 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Dalles-Wasco County Library meeting room. CDC guidelines will be followed, with masks available in the foyer of the library. For info, call Barbara at 541-980-7264.

Aug. 3 — Families in the Park, 7 p.m. at Jackson Park, Hood River. Hit Machine; food available for purchase. Free.

Aug. 3 & 17— Mercado del Valle, 4-6 p.m. at the Odell Neighborhood Park, 3167 Tamarack Road. Gorge Grown Food Network. Aug. 3, 5 p.m., Carnival Clown Tricks (Hood River County Library performance).

Aug. 4 — First Friday at Columbia Center for the Arts, 5 p.m. at 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Michael Hanson in the gallery; exhibit will run thru August. Also open Thursday thru Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Aug. 4 — First Friday, 5-8 p.m. in downtown Hood River. “Hot August Nights;” car show, vendors and music. To participate in the car show, or if your nonprofit wishes to sell food, popcorn or snow cones, etc., email hannah@visithoodriver.com.

Aug. 4-5 — Howard’s Haven Animal Sanctuary Yard Sale Fundraiser. Locations and details to come.

Aug. 4 & 18 — High Prairie Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the High Prairie Community Center, 701 Struck Road, Lyle. First and third Fridays of the month. More at 509-281-0971 or josh7harrison@gmail.com.

Aug. 5 — Lyle Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 7-10 a.m. at Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. Adults $10, children 6-12 $5, under 5 free. Eggs and omelets cooked to order and endless pancakes.

Aug. 5 — Leos Club Can and Bottle Collection, 9 a.m. to noon at Rosauers, Hood River. Supports local nonprofits.

Aug. 5 — Meet a Horse Event, 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Hood River Saddle Club, corner of Country Club and Belmont, Hood River. For ages 0-100; free. Ride, pet and brush horses.

Aug. 7 & 21 — 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.

Aug. 7 & 21 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. First and third Monday.

Aug. 8 — Wasco County Veteran Service Office Veterans Coffee Social, 8 a.m. at Kaino’s Coffee and Pizza, 418 E. Second, The Dalles. For info call 541-506-2502.

Aug. 8 — Red Cross Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Insitu Waucoma Building, 902 Wasco St., Hood River. Call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org (keyword: insitu) to schedule an appointment.

Aug. 8 — Odell Garden Club Meeting, 10 a.m. at the Hood River County Fairgrounds Community Building. For more info, contact President Norma Curtis, 541-806-1019 or nlcurtis@hrecn.net. Meets second Tuesday of the month

Aug. 8 — Summer Reading Program Finale Party, 10:30 a.m. to noon at The Dalles Public Library. Fun and games, crafts and snacks.

Aug. 8 — Tri-County Mental Health Board Meeting, 11 a.m. at 1060 Webber St., room 107, The Dalles, or bit.ly/3WQYh0y or +1 971-319-5043 PIN:867056090#.

Aug. 8 — Hands-on Harps, 1 p.m. at the Hood River Library. For adults; registration required. Harp performance at 5 p.m.

Aug. 8 — North Central Public Health District Full Board of Health Meeting, 4 p.m. via Zoom, wascocounty-org.zoom.us/j/86899654066, Meeting ID: 868 9965 4066. One tap mobile, +1 253 215 8782 (Tacoma).

Aug. 8 — Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group, 5:30-630 p.m. Meets second Tuesday of the month. Email belinda.ballah@hoodrivercounty.gov for more info.

Aug. 8 — Trout Lake Community Council Meeting, 6-6:50 p.m. business meeting and 7-8:30 p.m. land use planning overview and Q&A, in person at the Grange.

Aug. 9 — Red Yarn, 5:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library. Family performer; music and puppetry. For kids.

Aug. 10 — Author Event, 6 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library. Jeff Stewart, The Dalles native, “Living.” Books for sale at the event.

Aug. 10 — High Prairie Bingo Night, 6-8 p.m. at 701 Struck Road (between Lyle and Centerville). Food and drinks for sale, cash prizes; minors must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over.

Aug. 10 — Families in the Park, 7 p.m. at Jackson Park, Hood River. Taken By the Sky (Fleetwood Mac Tribute); food available for purchase. Free.

Aug. 12 — Food For All Summer Concert, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at AniChe Cellars, 71 Little Buck Creek Road, Underwood. Benefit for Washington Gorge Action Programs. Featuring Merideth Kaye Clark. Wine tasting, local food, silent auction. Tickets at wagapfoodforall.com.

Aug. 14 — Monthly Grief Group, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Pioneer Center, 501 NE Washington St. For anyone grieving a loss. More info at maggie@maggieconverse.com or 503-395-4738.

Aug. 14 — City Council Public Hearing, 6 p.m. at 211 Second St., Hood River. In person or via YouTube. Public hearing to consider an ordinance for the adoption of the proposed Westside Urban Renewal Plan. Info at CityofHoodRiver.gov.

Aug. 14 & 28 — Dementia Support Group, noon via Zoom. Hosted by Christa Green. For more information and details, visit hopedementiasupport.org. Meets every other Tuesday.

Aug. 15 — 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.

Aug. 16 — Reptile Man, noon at the Cascade Locks Library, 3:30 p.m. at the Parkdale Library and 5:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library garden. Richard “Oregon Reptile Man” showcases his reptile ambassadors. All ages.

Aug. 17 — Families in the Park, 7 p.m. at Jackson Park, Hood River. Jennifer Batten and Full Steam; food available for purchase. Free.

Aug. 17 — Let’s Talk About End of Life and Death, 7-8:30 p.m. at Crush Cider Café, 1020 Wasco St., Hood River (meeting room). Free. With Carola Stepper.

Aug. 17-20 — Wasco County Fair and Rodeo at the Wasco County Fairgrounds in Tygh Valley. Gates open at 9 a.m. Admission 13 and older $10, 6-12 $8, 5 and under free. Season pass available. Tickets at wascocountyfair.com.

Aug. 19 — Howard’s Haven Summer Fun Day. Details to come.

Aug. 20 — Hood River Latino Network Festival, 2-8 p.m. at Jackson Park, Hood River. Music, food and fun for the whole family. More info at 541-490-5579.

Aug. 24 — Crop Talk, 5:30 p.m. at The Gathering — Farmed and Foraged Food, Husum. For farmers, ranchers and agricultural-focused professionals to network and learn from each other. Hosted by Gorge Grown Food Network and Underwood Conservation District. Register communications@gorgegrown.com or 541-490-6420.

Aug. 24 — Families in the Park, 7 p.m. at Jackson Park, Hood River. Cloverdayle; food available for purchase. Free.

Aug. 26 — End of Summer Campfire, 8:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library. Enjoy s’mores under the stars.

Aug. 31 — Families in the Park, 7 p.m. at Jackson Park, Hood River. Foreverland (Michael Jackson Tribute); food available for purchase. Free.

Sept. 2 — Oregon’s Barlow Trail Rendezvous Day, starting at 7:30 a.m. with the Wamic Rural Protection Fire District breakfast. Quilt show, parade, children’s games, petting zoo, chili cook-off, live music and grass car races throughout the day in Wamic.

Sept. 8-10 — Huckleberry Festival in White Salmon. Details to come. Volunteers needed; email Miriam Knowles (mrno@gorge.net) if you can lend a hand.

Sept. 14-16 — Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Columbia Gorge Community College Community Education facilitating; includes three plays, two nights lodging on the Southern Oregon University campus, two lectures and a backstage tour. Limited space. Sign up at cgcc.edu/shakespeare.

Sept. 16 — The Art of Diamonds & Denim. The Dalles Art Center fundraiser; tickets go on sale July 7. Hosted at The Pines 1852 Vineyard, 5450 Mill Creek Road, The Dalles. RSVP at thedallesartcenter.org or 541-296-4759.

Sept. 17 — Harmony in the Vineyard Benefit, 4 p.m. at Stave & Stone, 3827 Fletcher Drive, Hood River. With Aaron Meyer and his band; fundraiser for Aaron’s Music Education Programs. Tickets at www.aaronmeyer.com/product/stave-stone-harmony-sept-2023.

Sept. 22-23 — High Prairie Community Yard Sale and Mini Firehouse Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maps at the Old Fire Station, 704 Centerville Highway, and the community center. Food and beverages also for sale. More at 509-281-0971 or josh7harrison@gmail.com.

Ongoing

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

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.

Mondays & Thursdays — Central Gorge Master Gardener Plant Clinic, 1-4 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at OSU Extension Office, 2990 Experiment Station Drive, Hood River. Questions, samples may be dropped off Monday thru Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., or email hood.osumastergardener@gmail.com.

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.

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 — Wasco County Master Gardeners Plant Clinic, 2-4 p.m. at the Wasco County Extension Office. Bring home gardening questions.

Tuesdays — White Salmon Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. at White Salmon’s City Park. Through Sept. 26.

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 Valley Christian Church. 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.

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.

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 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 — Central Gorge Master Gardener Plant Clinics, 9 a.m. to noon at the OSU Hood River Extension office, 2990 Experiment Station Drive, Hood River. Public invited to ask home gardening questions for Master Gardener recommendations. Bring a sample or photo of the pest, plant disease of concern.

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

Thursdays — Recovery Café, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the White Salmon Grange. Lunch served; recovery circle 1-2 p.m. All welcome.

Thursdays — The Dalles Kiwanis Club Meetings, noon at Spooky’s; visitors welcome. Upcoming programs: July 27, Kiwanis social at Sherry Munro’s (no noon meeting). 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 — Trivia Night, 7 p.m. at Working Hands Fermentation, 1021 12th St., Hood River. Friendly competition and prizes; $5.

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. Masks must be worn and provided hand sanitizer used before entering; limited capacity inside.

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 — 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 — Hood River Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fifth and Columbia parking lot, downtown Hood River (thru Nov. 18); Goldendale Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn at the chamber, 903 E. Broadway (thru Sept 30); The Dalles Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Park, Union and E. Fifth St. (through Oct. 14).

Saturdays — Central Gorge Master Gardener Plant Clinic, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as follows: Walmart, 2700 Wasco St., Hood River, first Saturday; Tum-A-Lum, 408 Highway 35, third Saturday; Hood River Supply, 1995 12th St., second and fourth Saturdays.

Saturdays starting Aug. 12 — Grief Share, 10 a.m. to noon at Tucker Road Baptist Church, 1455 Tucker Road, Hood River. All welcome. Info at 541-386-1049.

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 — Hood River County Library Bookmobile Stop, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Odell Community Park on Tamarack Road. Check out library materials, pick up holds and receive free craft bags.

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.

Saturdays & Sundays thru July — Lavender Daze, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun-days. Featuring local artists; live music Saturdays 1-3 p.m. and Sundays 3-5 p.m.

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).