What's Happening: Week of April 7, 2025

April 8 — 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.

April 8 — Mid Columbia Center for Living Board Meeting, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in person at 1061 Webber St., room 107, The Dalles, or online at bit.ly/MCCFL_Board.

April 8 — Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Meets second Tuesday of the month. Email belinda.ballah@hoodrivercounty.gov for more info.

April 9 — Wasco Co. Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting, 1 p.m. in person at 2325 River Road Suite 3, The Dalles, or via teleconference; visit www.wascoswcd.org for the meeting agenda and call-in instructions.

April 10 — 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 12 — Run with the Wild 5k and 10k Walk & Run, at the Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead (West Entrance). To register, go to www.runreg.com/run-with-the-wild. All proceeds will go to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.

April 12 — Soroptimists of Mt. Adams Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mt. Adams Grange, 1084 NE Estes Ave., White Salmon. All sales benefit scholarships for girls and women in our local communities.

April 12 — WAAAM Second Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River. Different theme each month; see old technology in action.

April 12 — 50th Annual Distinguished Young Women of Wasco County Scholarship Program, 6 p.m. at The Dalles High School, 220 E 10th Street in The Dalles. Tickets are now available for pre-sell from any of the 7 Participants. For more info, contact dywofwascocounty@gmail.com

April 12 — Hood River County Education Foundation Fundraiser: Stand Up Magician Derek Hughes, 7 p.m. at Hood River Middle School’s auditorium, 1602 May St. Tickets at hrcef.org; proceeds support education foundation.

April 13 – 53rd Annual Cherry Blossom Buffet, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Mosier Grange, 1000 Fourth Avenue in Mosier.

April 14 — Friends of the Library, 11 a.m. in the Jean Marie Gaulke Room, Hood River Library; public welcome. More at hoodriverlibrary.org/friends.

April 14 — 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.

April 15 – OREA Unit 20 Monthly Meeting, noon, at Ferment Brewery, 403 Portway Avenue in Hood River. Topic of discussion is New Bridge, with guest speaker Mike Shannon. All welcome.

April 15 — 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 16 — 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 17 — NORCOR First Budget Committee Meeting with Public Comment Fiscal Year 2025/2026, 9 a.m. in person at 211 Webber St., The Dalles, or online at zoom.us/j/8323818500; Meeting ID: 832 381 8500. One tap mobile +16699009128,,8323818500# US (San Jose).​

April 17 – Free Assistance with the Working Families Tax Credit Application, 11 – 2 p.m., at the Skamania County Fairgrounds, Main Exhibit Hall, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive in Stevenson, Washington. Appointment preferred, call Lana at 360-870-1356 to request an appointment. For more, visit wftc.wa.gov or call 360-763-7300.

April 17 – Skamania County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Resource Fair, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Skamania County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall in Stevenson, Washington. Admission is $10 for Chamber members and $15 for non-members. Includes lunch.

April 17 — Gorge Ecumenical Ministries (GEM) Presents Rev. Connie Yost, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (noon is social time) at Rockford Grange, 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River. Yost is from the Farm Worker Ministry Northwest.

April 17 — 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 19 – Invasive Weed Pull with Columbia Riverkeeper, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., at the Nichols Natural Area in front of the Hampton Inn, 1 Nichols Pkwy, near the Hood River pedestrian bridge.

April 19 – Lyle Lions Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. – noon, at the Lyle Activity Center Greenspace on Highway 14. Kids of all ages welcome.

April 21 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. First and third Monday.

April 26 – Mosier Spring Fest, at the Totem Plaza/Moco, 1011 First Avenue in Mosier.

April 26 – CGCC Fun Run, 8 a.m., starting at 1314 E 19th Street in The Dalles. 3k, 5k and 10k route options available. Students run free. To register or for more info, go to cgcc.edu/fun-run.

April 26 — 21st Annual Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot across from Harvest Market, White Salmon. Gorge-hardy veggies, herbs, annuals and perennials provided by Vanguard Nursey. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Church.

April 26 – 12th Annual Feast of Words, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Hood River Library on State Street in Hood River. Tickets are $30 per person, with children under 16 free. Tickets can be purchased at the Hood River County Library or online at: event.auctria.com/63d3079b-56cf-4070-a3be-964a33dcf31c/aa6cd270-8751-11e9-a741-3fcfcb35cbb0

April 27 – End of Life Educational Series in Hood River: End of Life Choices Oregon, 12:30 p.m., at the Rockford Grange at 4262 Barrett Drive in Hood River. Event is hosted The Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Donations accepted. For more information go to mcuuf2.org.

April 27 – The Dalles 10th Annual Biennial Organ Crawl, 2 p.m. Event starts at St. Peter’s Landmark, 405 Lincoln Street in The Dalles. Free event, with donations accepted to go towards Organ maintenance.

May 1 — 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 1 — 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 2 – 4 — The 2025 Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., visit artists studios all over the Mid-Columbia Gorge. For more info and a map of artists studios, go to www.gorgeartists.org.

May 3 — 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 3 — Leos Club Can and Bottle Collection, 9 a.m. to noon at Rosauers, Hood River. Supports local nonprofits.

May 3 – Dia del Niño 2025, 1 – 4 p.m., at Mid-Valley Elementary School, 3686 Davis Drive in Hood River. Join us for music, food, face painting, treats, free books, children’s activities, raffles and much more.

May 4 – Lyle Lions Second Annual Car Show,  noon – 4 p.m. on Highway 14 in Lyle. Taco feed and silent auction will be taking place. Event is a fundraiser to support a future electronic community signboard.

May 5 & 19 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. First and third Monday.

May 7 — Criminal Records Expungement Clinic, 3-6 p.m. at 601 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Free legal assistance to apply to set aside Oregon criminal records. Clinics are every first Wednesday. No appointment necessary. For more information, email lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com.

May 7 — 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 8 — 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 10 — WAAAM Second Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River. Different theme each month; see old technology in action.

May 11 – Mother’s Day Spring Market, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Hoffman Hills Lavender Farm, 6140 Mill Creek Road in The Dalles.

May 12 — 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 — 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.

May 13 — 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.

May 13 — 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.

May 15 — 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 — 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 25 – End of Life Educational Series in Hood River: End of Life Planning, 12:30 p.m., at the Rockford Grange at 4262 Barrett Drive in Hood River. Event is hosted The Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Donations accepted. For more information go to mcuuf2.org

Ongoing

First Monday — Adult Writers Group, 5:30-7 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library.

First & Third Sunday — Family Devotions, 10 a.m. at the White Salmon Grange, 1085 N. Main St. Baha’i faith. All welcome.

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, 6:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 101 West 10th Street in The Dalles.

Mondays – Al-anon Meeting, 12 p.m. 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 $3.50, all others $6.50. All welcome.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday — Strong Women, 10-11 a.m. at the Cascade Locks City Hall.

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 $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 — 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 — 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.

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.

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.

Every Second and Fourth Tuesday – LGBTQSIA+ Adult Group Meet-up, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Wines on 2nd, 316 E 2nd St. in The Dalles. Organized by the Gorge Pride Alliance.

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— Youth Drop-In, 3:15-5:15 p.m. at Hood River Alliance Church, 2650 Montello Ave. A free, fun, safe place for middle and high school youth to participate in physical recreation, to hang out with their peers, and to get help with homework. Email melissa@hralliance.org about transportation.

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.

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 through October — OSU Extension Central Gorge Master Gardener Plant Clinics, times and locations as follows: First Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hood River Library, 502 State St.; second and fifth Saturdays of the month, 9 a.m. to noon at Hood River Supply, 1995 12th St.; third Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to noon at Tum A Lum Lumber, 408 Highway 35, Hood River; and fourth Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the White Salmon Library, 77 NE Wauna Ave. Email questions to hood.osumastergardener@gmail.com or call the Central Gorge Master Gardener Plant Clinic office at 541-386-3343 ext. 39259.

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 — Chess Lessons, 1 p.m. at The Dalles Library. Free, for all ages and skill levels, beginners to advanced. Register at wascocountylibrary.com/events.

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 and Third Saturdays — Hood River Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. under the Ferment Brewing Company tasting room, 403 Portway Ave. in Hood River.

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).