What’s Happening is a listing of nonprofit and community events with nominal fees. As a free service of Columbia Gorge, News, items may be edited for length. Notices run as space allows. Send to azizac@gorgenews.com. Full listing always online at columbiagorgenews.com.
Community Events
May 26 — Klickitat PUD Board of Commissioners, 2 p.m. at 1313 S. Columbus Ave., Goldendale. Call-in Option: Phone: 844-621-3956, Access Code: 2480 914 6571.
May 26 — Hood River Watershed Group Eastside Lateral Pipeline Project Talk, 6-7 p.m. at Working Hands Fermentation; doors open 5:30 p.m. With East Fork Irrigation District Man-ager Steve Pappas. Contact admin@hoodriverwatershed.org for more info.
May 29 — Listening Skills and Conflict Resolution Workshop, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Mt. Adams Room of the Klickitat County Services Building at 115 W. Court St. in Goldendale, offered by Six Rivers Dispute Resolution center. $45/person plus tax and service fee; 6rivers.org/training.
June 1 — Community Health Mobile Healthcare Van, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, Fifth and Highway 14. Open to all.
June 2 — Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance, 6-7:30 p.m. at Mountain View Grange, 1085 N. Main St., White Salmon. Open to the public. Contact Doug Roof droof@braverangels.org or Tom Aspitarte taspitarte@braverangels.org with questions.
June 3 — 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.
June 4 — NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of the Gorge, 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Dalles-Wasco County Library meeting room. For info, call Barbara at 541-980-7264.
June 5 — First Friday: Pride Downtown, 6-8 p.m. downtown Hood River. Sponsored by Visit Hood River. More at visithoodriver.com.
June 6 — 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 pan-cakes.
June 6 — Community Clean-up, 9 a.m. by The Dalles Bridge. Hosted by Columbia Gorge Conservation Group. Come help make a difference.
June 6 — Leos Club Can and Bottle Collection, 9 a.m. to noon at Rosauers, Hood River. Supports local non-profits.
June 6 — Hazardous Waste Collection Event, 10 a.m. at East Gate Park, 95 WaNaPa St., Cascade Locks. Courtesy Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program.
June 6 — Free mattress Recycling Event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Dalles Disposal, 1317 W. First St., The Dalles. Max limits: 5 residential, 3 commercial. Mattresses and box springs only. Courtesy Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program.
June 6 — Wasco Co. Historical Society June Summer Program, 11 a.m. at the Moody/Rorick House, 300 W 13th St., The Dalles. Tedd and Rymmel Lovell introduce the 1976 Bicentennial Collection of Charlene and Burrell Lovell. Visitors may choose to bring a lawn chair or a blanket on which to sit. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Refreshments will be available.
June 8 — Friends of the Library, 11 a.m. in the Jean Marie Gaulke Room, Hood River Library; public welcome. More at hoodriverlibrary.org/friends.
June 9 — 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 43nlcurtis@gmail.com. Meets second Tuesday of the month.
June 11 — 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.
June 13 — White Salmon Backyard Half Marathon and 4 Mile, check-in 7 a.m. and start time 9 a.m. at Rheingarten Park, White Salmon (registration and Start/Finish). No dogs are allowed. Fundraiser for White Salmon Cross Country Boosters; suggested donation $35 or more.
June 13 — United Way Columbia Gorge Art ReLove Fundraiser Auction, 6-9 p.m. at Cor Cellars, 151 Old Hwy., Lyle. Art and music, wine, refreshments, silent auction. Funds sup-port UWCG. More at thedalleschamber.com/calendar.
June 13 — Hot Havana Night, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the National Neon Sign Museum, The Dal-les. Fundraiser for The Dalles Art Center. More at thedalleschamber.com/calendar.
June 14 — An Old-Fashioned Flag Day, noon at the Old Fort Dalles Museum, 500 W. 15th St., The Dalles. Free, all ages. Attendees encouraged to wear costumes reminiscent of the turn of the 20th century. Refreshments served.
June 16 — 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.
June 17 — 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.
June 18 — 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. Third Thursday of the month.
June 19 — Community Game Day, 1 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Club. Board games, card games, cribbage, dominoes, or bring your own. Third Friday.
June 20 — Hood River Twin Tunnels 15K, 10 a.m. at the parking lot across from Hindustani Restaurant, 2680 Historic Columbia River Drive. Please note: There is a $5 fee for trail head parking.
June 20 — Gorge Ride, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Cen-ter. Limited to 500 participants; distance, 39 miles. Info at wascocountylibrary.com/events or contact Lesley Wright, 503-227-5638.
June 26 — United Way Columbia Gorge Annual Summer Concert, 5:30-10 p.m. at the Bargeway Pub, The Dalles. Tickets at uwcg.ejoinme.org/WildRumours. More info at unitedwaycolumbiagorge.org/events/ or contact@unitedwaycolumbiagorge.org.
Ongoing
Thru May 31 — Beyond the Block: Art Quilters of the Gorge at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, The Dalles. Quilted art exhibition showcasing landscapes and wildlife of the Gorge. Many quilts on sale.
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 — Cascade Singers Rehearsal, 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 101 West 10th Street in The Dalles.
Mondays — Al-anon Meeting, noon at Riverside Community Church, 317 State St. in Hood River.
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 $4, all others $7. All welcome.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday — Strong People, 11 a.m. to noon at the Cascade Locks City Hall.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday — Exercising for Seniors, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Hood River Valley Adult Center.
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.
Tuesdays — Senior Meals, noon at the Lyle Lions Community Center. Doors open at 10 a.m. Suggested donation for seniors 60 and over is $4, all others $7. All welcome.
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 — Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ninth and State streets, Hood River.
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.
Second Tuesday — Gorge Photography Club, 4 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, The Dalles. For more info, call 509-493-4567.
Fourth Tuesday — Gorge Photography Club, 3 p.m. at the Hood River Library. For more info, call 509-493-4567.
Tuesday & Thursday — Senior Meals, noon at the Goldendale Community Center. Doors open at 8 a.m. Suggested donation for seniors 60 and over is $4, all others $7. 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 — Somos Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. at the Providence intersection, 12th and May streets, Hood River. Show support for the immigrant community. Rain or shine. Loaner signs available, or bring your own “We are immigrants” signs.
Second Wednesday — Hood River Library Book Club, 12:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library Meeting Room, 502 State St. in Hood River. Meetings are hybrid, so folks are welcome both in-person and online. Books are chosen monthly. For more information, go to hoodriverlibrary.org.
Second Wednesday — Dufur Recreation District Meeting, 7 p.m. at Dufur City Hall. Visit website www.dufurcitypark.org for agenda and virtual attendance information.
Second Wednesday — Rainbow Reads Book Club for Queer and Allied Parents, 6 p.m. at The Dalles Wasco County Library, 722 Court Street in The Dalles.
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.
Third Thursday — West Klickitat Regional Fire Authority Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Fire Station at 119 NE Church St.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday — Hood River Valley Adult Center Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels.
Third Fridays — Community Game Day, 1 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, Fifth and Highway 14. Play scrabble, cribbage or bring your own favorite. Coffee and cookies will be offered.
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 — 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 — Teen Programs, 2 p.m. at the Hood River Co. Library, 502 State St. Pick one or all that look fun and be creative, volunteer, play games, discuss books and eat snacks. Open to ages 12-18. For more info, contact Teen Librarian Rachel or go to hoodriverlibrary.org.
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.
First & Third Sunday — Family Devotions, 10 a.m. at the White Salmon Grange, 1085 N. Main St. Baha’i faith. All welcome.
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.
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