What’s Happening: Week of Nov. 6, 2023

Nov. 10-11 — Mean Girls, the Musical, 7 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School’s Bowe Theater. Tickets $15 adults and $12 for students and seniors, available at the door or online.

Community events

Nov. 6 & 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. 7 & 21 — Dementia Support Group, noon via Zoom. Hosted by Christa Green. For more information and details, visit hopedementiasupport.org. Meets every other Tuesday.

Nov. 7 — Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at The Dalles Library, 722 Court St. Open to the public. Check out braverangels.org and address questions to droof@braverangels.org.

Nov. 8 — The Lower Columbia: A Kayak Passage, 6 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library. All ages welcome. With Mike Ballinger.

Nov. 9 — Author Event, 6 p.m. at Waucoma Bookstore, Hood River. Jonathan Evison, “Again and Again.” With local author Tina Ontiveros. Tickets bit.ly/3tyMeMb and at Waucoma Bookstore.

Nov. 9 — PRIDE Book Club, 6-7 p.m. at The Dalles Library. Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe. Open to people 18 and older interested in reading and discussing LGBTQ+ books. Refreshments served.

Nov. 9 — 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.

Nov. 9 — Annual Watershed Group Celebration, 6-9 p.m. at The Ruins, downtown Hood River. Featuring short films and presentations featuring recent projects. Raffles and a grand prize. Tacos, desserts; beer and wine for sale. Tickets, $45 includes dinner, dessert, and one $5 raffle ticket; buy at hoodriverwatershed.org.

Nov. 9 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.

Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. at the Hood River Elks Lodge, 304 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Free and open to the community. Live music, auction and raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit HR Elks Veterans Committee.

Nov. 11 — Second Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum, 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River. Will focus on military vehicles.

Nov. 11 — It’s All About You Shopping Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. a The Dalles Eagles Lodge, 2006 W. Seventh St.

Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Parade, 11 a.m. (flyover at approximately 11:25 a.m.) beginning on W. Sixth St. in The Dalles and ending in front of The Dalles Chamber.

Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Ceremony, 11 a.m. at Anderson’s Tribute Center, Hood River. Led by the American Legion. Refreshments to follow. All welcome.

Nov. 11 — Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society Program: Record Sources for Genealogy, 11 a.m. via Zoom. All invited; register at gorgegen.blogspot.com. Presented by Georga Foster. “America’s Extension Service.”

Nov. 11 — Columbia Grange No. 87 134th Birthday, 1 p.m. at Grange Hall No. 5, off Old Highway 8 above Lyle. Cake, ice cream, video presentation, ping pong and pie auction. All invited.

Nov. 11 — Author Event, 2-4 p.m. at Waucoma Bookstore, Hood River. Taylor Wolfe, “Birdie & Harlow;” memoir. Local author.

Nov. 11 — Underwood Park and Rec District Spaghetti Dinner, 5-10:30 p.m. at the Underwood Community Center. Fundraiser for new playground. Happy hour, 5-6 p.m.; dinner 6-7:30 p.m.; live music by Country Line, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Adults $15, children under 12 $5, pay at the door. Reserve a spot: ucc.lisab@gmail.com or 541-788-4557.

Nov. 11 — Historic! The History Museum’s Annual Gala, 5:30 p.m. at The Ruins, 13 Railroad St., Hood River. Fundraiser for History Museum of Hood River County. Catered dinner by Hare & Harvest, music by Whiskey Flats Brass Band. Live and silent auctions. Tickets are $75 per person (Includes dinner and one drink, $25 is tax-deductible) at www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org/events/historic-3.

Nov. 11 — Free Dinner for Veterans, 6 p.m. at the White Salmon Elks Lodge. Dinner will be followed by an appreciation program. Sponsored by American Legion Post 87.

Nov. 11 — Heritage Night Fundraiser, 6-10 p.m. at the Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum. Live and silent auction. Visit mthoodmuseum.org or call 503-272-3301 for info.

Nov. 11 — A (K)night in Camelot, 6-10 p.m. at the Hood River Hotel. Free and all ages. Dance party for queer community and champions and allies.

Nov. 13 — Friends of the Library, 11 a.m. in the Jean Marie Gaulke Room, Hood River Library; public welcome. More at hoodriverlibrary.org/friends.

Nov. 13 — 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.

Nov. 13 — Energy Vision for the Columbia River Basin, 6:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library. Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission presentation by Elaine Harvey. Making renewable energy compatible with fish, wildlife and cultural resources. Sponsored by Friends of the White Salmon River and Columbia Gorge Climate Action Network.

Nov. 13 & 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. 14 — 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.

Nov. 14 — An Evening of Storytelling with Ed Edmo, 5:30 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library.

Nov. 14 — 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.

Thru Nov. 15 — AFS Foreign Exchange Student Fundraiser, Columbia Gorge Chapter. Ruby red grapefruit or navel oranges, $30 for a 20 pound box (half boxes available); pecan halves, $17 for a one pound bag. Order at tlovell@netcnct.net or 707-363-5353. Money goes to study abroad scholarships and hosted student school expenses.

Nov. 15 — Hidden History: Cascade Locks with Janice Crane, 7 p.m. at The History Museum of Hood River County, 300 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River. Free; $10 donation appreciated.

Nov. 15 — Sense of Place Season 14: Beavers Power: Teaming Up With Nature’s Engineers to Restore Our Watersheds, 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River, or via livestream. with Jeanette Burkhardt & Margaret Neuman. Tickets at mtadamsinstitute.org/senseofplace.

Nov. 16 — Unit 20, Oregon Retired Educators Meeting, noon at Grace Su’s China Gorge, Hood River. Frank Wall will share Antarctica experience. All retired school employees from Hood River, Wasco and Sherman counties invited. Inquiries to Unit 20 President Julie Carter at 541-705-0047.

Nov. 16 — Author Event, 6 p.m. at Waucoma Bookstore, Hood River. Chelan Harkin, “Wild Grace;” poetry. White Salmon author.

Nov. 17-18 — St. Peter’s Altar Society 44th Annual Holiday Bazaar, noon to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the St. Peter’s Parish Center, 1111 Cherry Heights Road, The Dalles. The cafeteria open.

Nov. 17-18 — Amateur Radio License Class, Friday 5:30-9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (license exam 4:30 p.m.) at Hood River Fire Department Training Room, 1785 Meyer Pkwy, Hood River. Exam fee $15, FCC free $35. Register, questions to w7rags@gmail.com.

Nov. 17 & 19 — Gorge Sinfonietta: The Glory of England, 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center, Odell. Tickets, info at gorgeorchestra.org.

Nov. 18 — Ridiculous Plating with Nugs, 2 p.m. at the Hood River Library. For teens. Whimsical planting event with chicken nuggets. Supplies and vegetarian options available.

Nov. 18 — White Salmon Holiday Wine Walk, 4-8 p.m. downtown White Salmon. Visit participating businesses, sample local wines; live music. Tickets explorewhitesalmon.com.

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. 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. 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. 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 — 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 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.

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 Emrald Room. Details to come.

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. 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. 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. 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. 9-10 — 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.

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 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.

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 — 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 — 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).