What’s Happening: Week of Oct. 9, 2023

Oct. 13-14 & Oct. 20-21 — The Rocky Horror Show, 7:30 p.m. at the Bingen Theater, Oak St., Bingen. Matinee performances Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets and info at bigbritches.org/rocky-horror-show-tickets. Mature content; viewer discretion advised.

Oct. 13-14 — The War of the Worlds, 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran’s Sawyer Hall, The Dalles. Matinee Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. Reenactment by Serious Theater. Admission is free with donations accepted. Sponsored by the Oregon Community Foundation.

Community events

Oct. 9 — Friends of the Library, 11 a.m. in the Jean Marie Gaulke Room, Hood River Library; public welcome. More at hoodriverlibrary.org/friends.

Oct. 9 — 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.

Oct. 9 — 2023-2027 Area Plan Public Meeting for Aging & Disability Services, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Center, 501 NE Washington St., White Salmon. Fore more info call Christine Marneris, community service manager, AAADSW at 360-735-5728.

Oct. 10 — 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.

Oct. 10 — Glow in the Dark Ghost Friend, 3:30 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library. For teens. Part of The Graveyard Book Community Reads program.

Oct. 10 — 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.

Oct. 10 & 24 — Dementia Support Group, noon via Zoom. Hosted by Christa Green. For more information and details, visit hopedementiasupport.org. Meets every other Tuesday.

Oct. 11 — Adult Art Club, 1 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library. Glow in the Dark Ghost Friend. Part of The Graveyard Book Community Reads program.

Oct. 12 — Graveyard Earrings, 5:30 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library. For teens and adults. Part of The Graveyard Book Community Reads program.

Oct. 12 — PRIDE Book Club, 6-7 p.m. at The Dalles Library. “The Guncle” by Steven Rowley. Open to people 18 and older interested in reading and discussing LGBTQ+ books. Refreshments served.

Oct. 12 — 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.

Oct. 12 — Community Reads KOOBDOOGA: Aging in the Gorge, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Gallery of the White Salmon Valley Community Library.

Oct. 13 — Fun Friday: Tasty Graveyard Dirt, 3:15 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library. For kids. Part of The Graveyard Book Community Reads program.

Oct. 13-14 — Gorge Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the HR County Fairgrounds, 3020 Wy’east Roa, Hood River. Largest in guild’s history with 160 quilts on display. Vendors, demos. Tickets $6; gorgequiltersguild.com.

Oct. 14 — Harvest Festival, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Park, Fifth and Union, The Dalles. “All Things Pumpkin” dessert contest; prizes awarded. Costumes, candy and live music.

Oct. 14 — Spooky Storytime, 11 a.m. at The Dalles Public Library. For kids. Graveyard Tin, 3 p.m., for adults and teens. Part of The Graveyard Book Community Reads program.

Oct. 14 — Klickitat and Skamania Counties Disability Resource Fair, 2-4 p.m. at the Mt. Adams Elks Lodge, 124 NE Church Ave., White Salmon. Learn about resources for people with disabilities. Family-friendly event. For more info contact Theresa Van Pelt, P2PCC@peacenw.org or call/text 360-513-6682.

Oct. 15 — Glenwood High School Firewood Fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your chainsaw and truck and grab a few loads adjacent to the road and in the large slash pile. More at 509-364-3438. For class of 2027-2028. Directions: From Glenwood, travel east .8 miles on the Glenwood-Goldendale Hwy. Turn right on Lakeside Road and travel 1.7 miles. Turn left on the Canal Road (gravel) and travel .6 miles to the gate.

Oct. 16 — Unit 20, Oregon Retired Educators Meeting, noon at Cousins Restaurant in The Dalles. All retired school personnel from Hood River, Wasco and Sherman counties are invited. Featuring Kate Drahota from the SMART program and two representatives from the Oregon State University’s College of Education, Rileign Seaton and Sara Wright. Dues, $35, will be collected along with volunteer hours.

Oct. 16 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. First and third Monday.

Oct. 17 — Graveyard Lanterns Family Take and Make, all day at The Dalles Public Library. For families with kids. Part of The Graveyard Book Community Reads program. Graveyard Houses, 1 p.m. for adults.

Oct. 17 — Mid Columbia Center for Living Regular Board Meeting, 11 a.m. at Room 123-1060 Webber St., The Dalles. To attend by teams, go to bit.ly/3Y1HSsh.

Oct. 17 — 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.

Oct. 17 — Family Game Night, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Lyle Activity Center. Free; hosted by Klickitat Lyle Against Substance Abuse Coalition.

Oct. 18 — Invisible Ink Graveyard Mug, 3:30 p.m. for teens and 6 p.m. for adults at The Dalles Public Library. Part of The Graveyard Book Community Reads program.

Oct. 18 — Hidden History: On Quilts, 7 p.m. at The History Museum of Hood River County, 300 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River. Free; $10 donation appreciated.

Oct. 18 — Sense of Place Season 14: White Sturgeon, North America’s Largest Fish Lives Here, 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River, or via livestream. With Donella Miller. Tickets at mtadamsinsti-tute.org/senseofplace.

Oct. 19 — Free Nonprofit Board and Leadership Training, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at CGCC/Theatre Room, 400 E. Scenic Drive, The Dalles. Presented by The Dalles Area Chamber and Google. Register at thedalleschamber.com, in person at the chamber or 541-296-2231.

Oct. 19 — 51st Annual Beef & Burgundy Dinner and Auction, 5 p.m. at the Shilo Inn Portage Grill, The Dalles. Hosted by Wasco County Republicans with guest Sarah Palin. Tickets at www.wascocountyrepublicans.com.

Oct. 19 — Graveyard Paint Night, 6 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library. For adults and teens. Registration required at wascocountylibrary.com/events or 541-206-2815. Part of The Graveyard Book Community Reads program.

Oct. 19 — Family Game Night, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Klickitat Community Center. Free; hosted by Klickitat Lyle Against Substance Abuse Coalition.

Oct. 19 — Community Reads KOOBDOOGA: Giant Pacific Octopus by Marley Loomis, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Gallery of the White Salmon Community Library.

Oct. 19 — Artist Talk, 7 p.m. at The Dalles Art Center. Part of the As The Crow Flies Group Exhibit; with Daiva Bergman Harris, Alan Root, and other artists. Exhibit runs thru Oct. 29

Oct. 21 — CGOA Jazz Collective Big Band Frank Sinatra Tribute, 7 p.m. indoors at The Ruins, 13 Railroad St., Hood River. Tickets $25 adults ($15 CGOA members), $5 ages 10-17 and free for kids under 10 at gorgeorchestra.org. Special $5 tickets are available at the door for Oregon Trail/SNAP card holders through the Arts for All program.

Oct. 24 — Silas’ Bloody Tumbler, 6 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library. For adults. Part of The Graveyard Book Community Reads program.

Oct 26 — Community Reads KOOBDOOGA: My Octopus Teacher 2020 Documentary, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Gallery of the White Salmon Community Library.

Oct. 27 — Sock Hop, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center. For 21 and older; fundraiser for Relay for Life of Mid-Columbia and Mid-Columbia Senior Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Oct. 27 — Teen Halloween Party, 7 p.m. at the Hood River Library. For teens 12-18; “Five Nights at Freddie’s” themed scavenger hunt, haunted house, music and other fun.

Oct. 28 — Friendly Ghost Embroidery Craft, 10 a.m. at The Dalles Public Library. For adults and teens. Also at 10 a.m., A Day in the Graveyard, all ages. Graveyard Book Discussion, 5:30 p.m. for adults and teens with an adult at Pioneer Cemetery. Registration required at wascocountylibrary.com/events or 541-206-2815. Part of The Graveyard Book Community Reads program.

Oct. 28 — Relay for Life Luncheon, noon at Columbia Portage Grill, 3223 Clodfelter Way, The Dalles. In honor of cancer survivors, thrivers, and caretakers. Hosted by Relay for Life of Mid-Columbia. Door prize drawings for all who attend. RSVP by calling Marilyn at 541-980-5950 or e-mail at bossmwong@hotmail.com.

Oct. 28-29 — Pumpkin Patch Event at Howard’s Haven Animal Sanctuary. Visit their Facebook page for more information.

Oct. 28-31 — Haunted Graveyard, all day at The Dalles Public Library. All ages. Part of The Graveyard Book Community Reads program.

Oct. 31 — Trick or Treat, 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 — 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 — 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.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 18 — White Salmon Holiday Wine Walk, 4-8 p.m. downtown White Salmon. Visit participating businesses, sample local wines; live music. Tickets explorewhitesalmon.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 — 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 — 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, Oct. 11, 18 & 25, 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. Upcoming programs: Sept. 21, Neita Cecil on NCPHD Tobacco Cessation project; Sept. 28, Davina Craig, YesDHS PAC. 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 — 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. (thru 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 — 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).