What’s Happening: Week of Nov. 20, 2023

Dec. 1-2, Dec. 8-9, Dec. 15-16 — Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bingen Theater, 210 Oak St., Bingen. Matinee performances Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 from 2-4 p.m. Big Britches Production; tickets and info at bigbritches.org.

Community events

Nov. 20 — Hands On Maker Monday, 3:30 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library. With OSU Extension and 4H. Kids, teens and adults explore leatherworking. Every third Monday of the month.

Nov. 20 — Mid Columbia Fire and Rescue Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the station, 1400 W. Eighth St., The Dalles.

Nov. 20 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. First and third Monday.

Nov. 20 — Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Gathering, 7 p.m. at Bethel United Church of Christ 480 E. Jewett Blvd., White Salmon or via Zoom, tinyurl.com/5n94hatd. Offering to benefit MAMA’s emergency fund at WAGAP taken. Finger food dessert potluck will follow.

Nov. 21 — Dementia Support Group, noon via Zoom. Hosted by Christa Green. For more information and details, visit hopedementiasupport.org. Meets every other Tuesday.

Nov. 21 — CGCC Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m. via Zoom, cgcc.zoom.us/j/83246777551 or by dialing (US) +1 253-215-8782. The meeting ID is 8324677751 Any public comments may be addressed to tprince@cgcc.edu.

Nov. 21-25 — Thanksgiving/Harvest Craft Take Home Bag at the Hood River, Cascade Locks and Park-dale Libraries. Each bag contains everything needed. Free.

Nov. 21 — Fly Away for the Holidays, 2 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library. “Up” movie party.

Nov. 21 — 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.

Nov. 21- 25 — Thanksgiving/Harvest Craft Take Home Bag at the Hood River, Cascade Locks and Parkdale library branches. Each bag contains everything needed. Free.

Nov. 22 — STEAM: Paper Airplanes, all day at The Dalles Public Library.

Nov. 22 — Thanksgiving Rocket Build and Launch with the Gorge Rocket Club, 5:30 p.m. at Hood River Hobbies, 110 Fourth St., Hood River. Cost $20/kit, includes engine and instruction. Preregister to ensure kit is ordered and for notification if event is canceled. Launch Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. at Wy’east Middle School, weather permitting. For info, see gorgerocketclub.com.

Nov. 23 — Third Annual Turkey Trot Benefit Run, 8-10 a.m. at Lewis and Clark Festival Park. First and Union streets, The Dalles. 5K run/walk and family fun run. Benefits The Next Door Inc. Sponsored by Columbia Gorge Toyota and Honda.

Nov. 23 — Twin Tunnels Turkey Trot Fun Run, 9 a.m. to noon at the Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead, 2300 Old Columbia River Drive, Hood River. 5K, 12K and kids races. Dress in your best turkey costume. Pies awarded to top finishers in every category. All proceeds support Mosier Community School. Adults $15 (or $20 day of), kids 2-27 $5 (or $10 day of), family special (two adults, all kids in the household) $35, preregistration only. Kids under 2 are free. Preregistration ends Nov. 22. Preregister at Eventbrite (key words: Twin Tunnels Turkey Trot Fun Run).

Nov. 23 — Free Thanksgiving Dinner, noon to 2 p.m. at Riverside Community Church, Hood River. All are welcome.

Nov. 24 — Starlight Parade, 6-8 p.m. beginning at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, 404 W. Second St., The Dalles.

Nov. 25 — Small Business Saturday. Celebrate and support small, local businesses and all they do for their communities.

Nov. 25 — Makers Market, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at The Workshop Gift Shop & DIY Bar, The Dalles. Sign up at thedallesworkshop.com.

Nov. 25 — Home Alone Pajama Movie Party & STEAM Crafts, 1 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library.

Nov. 25 — Library Lasar Tag, 6 p.m. at the Hood River Library. For teens. Limit 32; sign up at the library website, hoodriverlibrary.org.

Nov. 27 — 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.

Nov. 27 thru Jan. 27 — Stomp Chomp Read at The Dalles Public Library. Winter reading challenge 2023-2024. Register online beginning Nov. 24 at wascocountylibrary.com/event/stomp-chomp-read-winter-reading-challenge-3696.

Nov. 28 — City of White Salmon Housing Open House, 4-6 p.m. at White Salmon City Hall. City staff and consultants share feedback about proposed code changes, share info.

Dec. 1 — Winter Wonderland Holiday Festival, 5-7 p.m. on Oak Street between First and Sixth streets, Hood River. Tree lighting ceremony 7 p.m. There’s a good chance Santa will make an appearance.

Dec. 1-2 — Vintage Bazaar in the Hood River Hotel’s Emerald Room. Details to come.

Dec. 1-2 — Holiday Market, 5-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Mt. View Grange No. 98, 1085 N. Main Ave., White Salmon. Hosted by the White Salmon Arts Council. Live music Friday 6-8 p.m.

Dec. 1-2 — Festival of Trees. Gala and live auction Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.; auction begins at 7 p.m. Cost $20/person online at mcmc.net/foundation/events/festival-of-trees/donate-now. Community day to view trees, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Dec. 1-3 — Christmas in the Gorge, downtown Stevenson. Community events, business open houses, more. For details, visit facebook.com/ChristmasInTheGorge.

Dec. 1-22 — Festival of Lights Art Show at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Features Gorge artists in various media, small pieces affordably priced for gift giving. Show opens Dec. 1. More at columbiaarts.org.

Dec. 1-24 — Holiday Art and Craft Market at The Dalles Art Center. Fine art and artisan craft items by local artists and makers. Open Thursday thru Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 220 E. Fourth St., The Dalles.

Dec. 2 — Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Hood River. Handcrafted items, wearables and jewelry, goodies to eat now or freeze later, fresh wreaths. Supports church ministries in the community.

Dec. 2 — Columbia Gorge Habitat for Humanity Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at United Church of Christ basement, 111 E. Fifth, The Dalles. Soup and pie lunch $8.

Dec. 2 — Mid-Columbia Community Choir, 7 p.m. at Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River. Sing your favorite Christmas carols followed by “A Weary World Rejoices” by Joseph Martin. A free will offering will be taken for FISH.

Dec. 2 — Kathryn Claire’s Winter Songs, 7 p.m. at United Church of Christ, 111 E. Fifth, The Dalles. Tickets $20 online at tickettomato.com.

Dec. 2 & Dec. 9-10 — Christmas Marketplace, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 9-10 at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Santa, sleigh rides available.

Dec. 3 — Maupin Holiday Festival: Merry and Bright, 2-6 p.m. in Maupin. Holiday crafts at the library. Santa 2:30 p.m. Hot chocolate and mulled wine. Carols, Christmas music, warming stations in the park. Traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony 5 p.m. For more information contact Maupin City Hall, cityhall@cityofmaupin.org.

Dec. 3 — Mid-Columbia Community Choir, 4 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 1280 West Jewett Blvd., White Salm-on. Sing your favorite Christmas carols followed by “A Weary World Rejoices” by Joseph Martin. A free will offering will be taken for WAGAP.

Dec. 5 & 7 — Tree of Remembrance, 5 p.m. Tuesday at Anderson’s Tribute Center Celilo Chapel, 204 E. Fourth St., The Dalles, and Thursday at Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River. Service provides space and time to honor loved ones who have passed. Free, open to all.

Dec. 6 — Big River Community Land Trust Event, 7 p.m. at The Ruins, Hood River. Featured at Gorge Speakeasy.

Dec. 8 & 10 — Holiday Pops and More, Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River. Voci now under the artistic direction of Dan Kenealy. Includes audience singalong.

Dec. 9 — Gateway Church Christmas Bazaar. Details to come.

Dec. 9 — WAAAM Second Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1600 Air Museum Drive, Hood River.

Dec. 9 — The Workshop’s Three-Year Anniversary, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Workshop Gift Shop & DIY Bar, The Dalles. Sign up at thedallesworkshop.com. Meet Santa, paint ornaments, cookie decorating, and more.

Dec. 9 — Winter Fashion Show, 7 p.m. at the Hood River Elks Lodge No. 1507, Hood River. Fashion and entertainment, holiday gifts for purchase, door prizes. Portion of proceeds will go to Meadowood Speech and Hearing Camp for kids. Tickets available at eventbrite.com, $20 (keywords: Winter Fashion Show).

Dec. 9-10 — Last Chance Holiday Craft Show, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hood River County Fairgrounds, 3020 Wy’east Road, Odell.

Dec. 10 — Rock the Holidays 2023 Aaron Meyer Christmas Concerts, 1 p.m. kids and 4 p.m. general admission at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn Gorge Room. Annual United Way fundraiser. Kids concert: $10 for kids 12 and under, $12 for adults; general admission, $85 preferred (includes glass of wine/beer and appetizers at a pre-concert party with Aaron at 3:15 p.m.), $30 general admission, $15 kids 12 and under. Tickets at Waucoma Bookstore, unitedwaycolumbiagorge.org, or at the door.

Dec. 13 — Winter Décor Workshop, 5-7 p.m. at The Workshop Gift Shop & DIY Bar, The Dalles. Sign up at thedallesworkshop.com.

Dec. 13 — Sense of Place Season 14: Mountaintop to Backyard: How Native Plants Shape the Gorge, 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River, or via livestream. With Kristin Currin and Drew Merritt, “The Pacific Northwest Native Plant Primer,” Humble Roots Nursery.

Dec. 15 — Maker’s Market, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at The Workshop Gift Shop & DIY Bar, The Dalles. Sign up at thedallesworkshop.com.

Dec. 15 — Downtown The Dalles Sip & Shop, 5-8 p.m. in downtown The Dalles.

Dec. 16 — Hapa Hillbillies Annual #@%$ Christmas Concert, 5:30-8 p.m. at The Ruins, 13 Railroad St., Hood River. Tickets $10.

Dec. 20 — Hidden History, 7 p.m. at The History Museum of Hood River County, 300 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River. Free; $10 donation appreciated.

Dec. 21 — A Patrick Lamb Charlie Brown Christmas, 6:30 p.m. at Hood River Middle School. General admission is $25, available at eventbrite.com. Family-friendly.

Ongoing

Thru Dec. 24 — Holiday Art and Craft Market at The Dalles Art Center. Fine art and artisan craft items by local artists and makers. Open Thursday thru Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 220 E. Fourth St., The Dalles.

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.

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.

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

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 — Christmas Caroler Rehearsal, 6-7 p.m. at Down Manor, Hood River. Through November. More at ComeSingNow.com or 541-490-2481.

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.

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

Wednesdays, Nov. 8, 15, 22 & 29, Dec. 20 & 27 — Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m. at The Ruins, Hood River. $5 per player. Doors open 6 p.m., trivia 7 p.m., hosted by Julie Hatfield.

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 — 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. Beginning Nov. 30, time will be 1-6 p.m.

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. Nov. 9: Wildlife Specialist Bill Weiler tells how climate change affects our salmon habitat; Nov. 11: Kiwanians help line up the Veterans’ Day parade.

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 starting Nov. 10 — 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 — Hood River Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fifth and Columbia parking lot, downtown Hood River (thru Nov. 18).

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 — 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).