What’s Happening: Week of Oct. 30, 2023

Nov. 3-4 and Nov. 10-11 — Mean Girls, the Musical, 7 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School’s Bowe Theater. Matinee performance Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets $15 adults and $12 for students and seniors, available at the door or online.

Community events

Oct. 30 — Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Toyota & Honda, 1800 & 1900 W. Sixth St., The Dalles.

Oct. 30-31 — Halloween Tattoos, 10 a.m. both days at Cascade Tattoo Co.; Oct. 30 at 1101 W. 6th Street, The Dalles and Oct. 31 at 104 E. Main Street, Goldendale.

Thru Oct. 31 — Haunted Graveyard, all day at The Dalles Public Library. All ages. Part of The Graveyard Book Community Reads program.

Oct. 31 — Trick or Treat at Pixán Taqueria & Cantina, White Salmon. Free Mexican Hot Chocolate.

Oct. 31 — Trick or Treat, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Costumes encouraged.

Oct. 31 — Trick or Treat at the Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cascade Locks Historical Museum. Free admission and candy for all costumed visitors.

Oct. 31 — Red Yarn Halloween Party, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Mt. View Grange, 1085 N. Main, White Salmon. With Red Yarn (Andy Ferguson); for toddlers and preschoolers and their grownups. Siblings welcome.

Oct. 31 — Downtown Trick or Treat, 3-5 p.m. downtown The Dalles. Sponsored by The Dalles Main Street.

Oct. 31 — Monsters in the Park, 4-6 p.m. at The Dalles City Park. Sponsored by The Dalles Parks & Rec. Music, treats, yard games, haunted room.

Oct. 31 — Community Trick or Treat, 4-6 p.m. at Providence Village. Trick or Treat trail from Down Manor to Brookside Manor!

Oct. 31 — Haunted House, 4-6 p.m. (kid friendly) and 7-9 p.m. (adult friendly) at 501 First St., Rufus. Also held Friday through Sunday all month.

Oct. 31 — Halloween Party, 4-7 p.m. at the Hood River Library. Creative crafts and activities, punch and free books. Or head to the Parkdale or Cascade Locks branches from 2-6 p.m. for a treat and a free book.

Oct. 31 — Trick or Treat Hood River, 4-7 p.m. downtown. Oak Street will be closed to vehicles. Visit participating businesses and show off costumes.

Oct. 31 — Halloween Haunted Parade in Carson. Sign up at forms.gle/etWp8Tp2HGik1 RaF7.

Oct. 31 — Costume Contest, 4:30 p.m. at the Granada Theater, The Dalles. Parde of costumes, 5 p.m.

Oct. 31 — Haunted Hotel, 4:30-8 p.m. at the Balch Hotel, Dufur.

Oct. 31 — Free White Salmon Halloween Festivities, along Jewett Boulevard (will be pedestrian-only zone between Garfield Avenue and Estes Avenue). Haunted house, 4:30-7 p.m. at 146 W Jewett Blvd.; Costume Parade, 5:30-5:45 p.m. at White Salmon City Hall Parking Lot, 100 N Main Ave.; Festival of Light, 5-7 p.m. at 60 NE Wauna Ave (Bubba’s Brew Espresso Parking Lot); Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m. at Mt Adams Elks Lodge, 124 NE Church Ave.; Community Treats, 5-7 p.m. on Jewett between Estes and Main.

Oct. 31 — Halloween Trunk or Treat, 5 p.m. at the Lyle Activity Center, 308 Klickitat St. Kids costume contest and prizes; best trunk contest and prize. More at lyleactivitycenter.com.

Oct. 31 — Festival of Light, 5-8 p.m. at Covenant Hood River. Free.

Oct. 31 — 13th Annually Trunk or Treat, 6-7:30 p.m. in downtown Stevenson. If you’d like to participate or donate candy visit facebook.com/events/ 1065109348007084/ ?ref=newsfeed.

Oct. 31 — Scary-Oke, 6-9-ish p.m. at Solera Brewery. The only thing scarier than the costumes is the courage to sing your heart out in front of all your friends and neighbors. Special prizes for best costumes and notable performances.

Nov. 1 — Wasco Co. Soil & Water Conservation District Board Meeting, 1 p.m. via teleconference. Visit www.wascoswcd.org for the meeting agenda and call-in instructions.

Nov. 1 — Criminal Record Expungement Clinic, 3-6 p.m. at 601 Cascade, Hood River. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance to apply to set aside Oregon criminal records. Email lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com.

Nov. 1 — 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.

Thru Nov. 2 — Annual “Hanal Pixán” (Food For Souls) Celebration at Pixán Taqueria & Cantina, White Salmon. Guests are invited to bring small photos of passed loved ones for our community altar.

Nov. 2 — Criminal Record Expungement Clinic, 3-6 p.m. at 202 E. Fifth, The Dalles. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance to apply to set aside Oregon criminal records. Email lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com.

Nov. 2 — Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District, 4-6 p.m. at the OSU Extension Office conference room, Hood River. Contact Heather@hoodriverswcd.org or 541-386-4588 prior to meeting for information.

Nov. 2 — Dia de Muertos, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library, 722 Court St., The Dalles. Food, catrinas contest, music, community info. Free. Sponsored by Hood River Latino Network and Wasco Co. Library District.

Nov. 2 — 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.

Nov. 3 — Columbia Gorge Economic Symposium at the Port of Cascade Locks. Information at mcedd.org/symposium, or tickets at eventbrite.com; search 2023 Columbia Gorge Economic Symposium.

Nov. 3 — Film: Empowering Teen Mothers in Kenya, 6-8 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library. Short film and discussion of ongoing work in Africa supported by Rotary Club of White Salmon-Bingen. Discover how local Rotary is helping improve lives.

Nov. 4 — 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.

Nov. 4 — Leos Club Can and Bottle Collection, 9 a.m. to noon at Rosauers, Hood River. Supports local nonprofits.

Nov. 4 — Christmas Décor and More Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hood River Valley Christian, 975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River. Masks suggested but not required. Please bring canned food or non-perishable item for the HR Co. Christmas Project.

Nov. 4 — Columbia River Indian Autumn, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum. Admission is free. Artisans, musicians, cultural dancers, storytellers, food and vendors from regional Native community. More at www.gorgediscovery.org.

Nov. 5 — Fill Your Pantry Market, noon to 4 p.m. at the Rockford Grange, 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River. Gorge Grown Food Network, Gorge Farmers Collective and Rockford Grange bulk-buying market.

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

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 — Thanksgiving Rocket Build and Launch with the Gorge Rocket Club, 5:30 p.m. at Hood River Hob-bies, 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.

Ongoing

Thru Oct. 29 — As The Crow Flies Group Exhibit at The Dalles Art Center. Details at thedallesartcenter.org.

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 — 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.

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).