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
April 6 — 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.
April 6, May 4 & May 18 — Hood River Adult Grief Support Group. Registration required. For more info, group availability, or additional offerings please contact Haley at Providence Hospice of the Gorge, 541-387-6449.
April 7— Criminal Records Expungement Clinic, 2-5 p.m. at the Hood River County Library, 502 State St. Free legal assistance to apply to set aside Oregon criminal records. Clinics are every first Tuesday. No appointment necessary. For more information, email lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com.
April 8 — Wasco Co. Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting, 1 p.m. via teleconference; visit www.wascoswcd.org for the meeting agenda and call-in instructions.
April 9 — North Wasco County School District Board Work Session, 5 p.m. at The Dalles Middle School. Agenda on district’s website. View the livestream at www.youtube.com/@district21mediachannel81/streams.
April 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.
April 9, April 16, April 23 & May 7 — Outdoor Walking with Grief Group. Occurring in-person Thursdays at multiple locations. Explore grief in nature with movement and mindfulness. Registration required. For more info, group availability, or additional offerings please contact Haley at Providence Hospice of the Gorge, 541-387-6449.
April 11 — Feast of Words, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Hood River Library on State Street. Hosted by the Hood River County Library Foundation. Goal to raise $35,000 to update children’s bookshelves across libraries and expand free book distribution through the Bookmobile and partnerships with FISH and One Community Health. Tickets $30; purchase at hoodriverlibrary.org.
April 13 — Friends of the Library, 11 a.m. in the Jean Marie Gaulke Room, Hood River Library; public welcome. More at hoodriverlibrary.org/friends.
April 13, April 27, May 11, May 18, June 1, June 15, June 29 & July 13 — The Dalles Adult Grief Support Group. In-person, 8 sessions. Registration required. For more info, group availability, or additional offerings please contact Haley at Providence Hospice of the Gorge, 541-387-6449.
April 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 43nlcurtis@gmail.com. Meets second Tuesday of the month.
April 15 — 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.
April 15 — Sense of Place Season 16, 7-8:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River. Crag Rats Turn 100: A Century of Service with the Oldest Mountain Search & Rescue Team in America, with Christopher Van Tilburg. Tickets at SenseofPlace.org.
April 16 — NORCOR First Budget Meeting with Public Comment, 9 a.m. at 211 Webber St., The Dalles, or via Zoom, zoom.us/j/8323818500; Meeting ID: 832 381 8500.
April 16 — 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.
April 16 — Next Door Inc. Annual Happy Hour, 5-6:30 p.m. at the former Rainbow House, Hood River. Catered appetizers, beverages. Free, 21 and over. RSVP to bit.ly/happyhour2026.
April 16 — Backpacking 101 in the PNW, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library meeting room. Join Trails Diverged; learn to plan, pack and prepare for your first backcountry trip.
April 17 — Community Game Day, 1 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Club. Board games, card games, cribbage, dominos, or bring your own. Third Friday.
April 18 — Hood River Winter Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ferment Brewing Company, 403 Parkway Ave., Hood River. Local food, handmade gifts. More at gorgegrown.com.
April 18 — Festival Dia del Niño, 1-4 p.m. at Mid Valley Elementary School, Odell. Hosted by the Hood River Library and Mid Valley PTO. Free; food, facepainting, free books, raffles and more.
April 18 — Talent show hosted by Skamania Pride, 5:30 doors open at the Hegewald Center auditorium in Stevenson. Suggested donation for audience members is $10 per seat. For more information and signup go to skamaniapride.org
April 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.
April 25 — Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hood River Library meeting room. Bag sale 3-5 p.m. All proceeds directly support library programs and services. Cash and credit cards accepted.
April 29 — Before Wildfire Strikes: Improving Wildfire Preparedness in Hood River County, 6-8:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River. Learn how to improve wildfire preparedness in Hood River County. Free, family-friendly.
May 1 — 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.
May 1 — Leos Club Can and Bottle Collection, 9 a.m. to noon at Rosauers, Hood River. Supports local nonprofits.
May 2 — 38th Annual Spring Community Clean Up, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wasco County yard, corner of W 10th and Walnut streets, The Dalles. Free disposal of yard debris and large items, such as furniture. More info at thedalles.org/cleanup. Full report at columbiagorgenews.com in English and Spanish.
May 4 — 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.
May 5 — Criminal Records Expungement Clinic, 2-5 p.m. at the Hood River County Library, 502 State St. Free legal assistance to apply to set aside Oregon criminal records. Clinics are every first Tuesday. No appointment necessary. For more information, email lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com.
May 6 — 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.
May 7 — Criminal Records Expungement Clinic, 2-5 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library, 722 Court St., The Dalles. Free legal assistance to apply to set aside Oregon criminal records. Clinics are every first Thursday. No appointment necessary. For more information, email lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com.
May 7 — 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.
May 9 — Central Gorge Master Gardener Association Annual Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CGMGA greenhouse on the OSU Extension Service grounds, 2990 Experiment Station Drive, Hood River, while supplies last. For a complete inventory of the plants that will be for sale on May 9, visit centralgorgemga.org.
May 12 — 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.
May 11 — Friends of the Library, 11 a.m. in the Jean Marie Gaulke Room, Hood River Library; public welcome. More at hoodriverlibrary.org/friends.
May 12 — Criminal Records Expungement Clinic, 2-4 p.m. at the Hood River County Library. 502 State St. Free legal assistance to apply to set aside Oregon criminal records. Clinics are every first Tuesday. No appointment necessary. For more information, email lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com.
May 14 — Criminal Records Expungement Clinic, 2-4 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library, 722 Court St., The Dalles. Free legal assistance to apply to set aside Oregon criminal records. Clinics are every first Thursday. No appointment necessary. For more information, email lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com.
May 14 — 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.
May 20 — 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.
May 21 — 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.
May 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.
May 22— Community Game Day, 1 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Club. Board games, card games, cribbage, dominos, or bring your own. Third Friday.
May 29 — Listening Skills and Conflict Resolution Workshop, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Mt. Adams Room of the Klickitat County Services Building at 115 West Court Street in Goldendale, offered by Six Rivers Dispute Resolution center. $45/person plus tax and service fee. 6rivers.org/training.
Ongoing
February thru April — Columbia Gorge AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. In-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income, in Hood River, The Dalles, and White Salmon. Visit gorgetaxaide.simplybook.me/v2/#book for more information.
Thru May 21 — AARP Oregon Women’s Financial Skills Workshop, 5:30-7 p.m. online; register at events.aarp.org/z4nrPV. Session 1: Intentional Consumption vs. Influenced Spending; Session 2: The Impact of Money Scripts on Financial Attitudes and Behaviors; Session 3: Challenging the Pink Tax, Income Gap and Girl Math. All welcome. Full report online.
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. April 2: David McDonald, director of Kiwanis Camp; April 9: Matthew Klebs, manager of City of The Dalles; April 16: Work party at the storage hanger, no meeting; April 23: Rob Garrett, executive director of Mid Columbia Senior Center; April 30: Business meeting at Spooky’s.
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 — 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 — 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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