What's Happening: Week of Dec. 11, 2023

Dec. 15-16 — Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bingen Theater, 210 Oak St., Bingen. Big Britches Production; tickets and info at bigbritches.org.

Community events

Dec. 13 — Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program Steering Committee Meeting, 9-11 a.m.; can be accessed virtually upon request at 541-506-2632.

Dec. 13 — Winter Décor Workshop, 5-7 p.m. at The Workshop Gift Shop & DIY Bar, The Dalles. Sign up at thedallesworkshop.com.

Dec. 13 — Sense of Place Season 14: Mountaintop to Backyard: How Native Plants Shape the Gorge, 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River, or via livestream. With Kristin Currin and Drew Merritt, “The Pacific Northwest Native Plant Primer,” Humble Roots Nursery.

Dec. 14 — Hood River Library Closed, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for staff training. Library will reopen from 2-7 p.m. Cascade Locks and Parkdale branches will maintain regular hours.

Dec. 14 — Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers Association Annual Grower/Handler Meeting, 4 p.m. at Casa el Mirador, 1424 W. Second, The Dalles. Nominations for positions on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee will take place. Open to all. Persons needing accommodations (interpretation or translation, special meals) should call 509-453-4837 at least three business days before the meeting.

Dec. 14 — A Winter Evening with Victor Johnson, 6 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library. Free family-friendly concert featuring music of the season; refreshments served. Info at wascocountylibrary.com or call 541-296-2815.

Dec. 14 — PRIDE Book Club, 6-7 p.m. at The Dalles Library. Open to people 18 and older interested in reading and discussing LGBTQ+ books. Refreshments served. Rita Mae Brown, “Rubyfruit Jungle.” Books available front desk.

Dec. 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.

Dec. 15 — Maker’s Market, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at The Workshop Gift Shop & DIY Bar, The Dalles. Sign up at thedallesworkshop.com.

Dec. 15 — Advent Concert Series, noon at Riverside Community Church, Hood River. Tim Mayer & Friends. The group performs an eclectic mix of holiday standards and originals. This year, Tim will be joined by Dave Captein, bass, Mike Grodner, drums, Dave Henehan, guitar, and Andrea Montera, vocals.

Dec. 15 — Visit with Santa, 4-7 p.m. at Scooper McQuade’s, The Dalles. Free selfies with Santa. Pets welcome. Candy canes for children. Sponsored by The Dalles Main Street.

Dec. 15 — Downtown The Dalles Sip & Shop, 5-8 p.m. in downtown The Dalles.

Dec. 15-16 — Bingen Bazaar, 4-7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at MoonMountain Highway, Bingen. Local creators.

Dec. 16 — Hood River Farmers Market Winter Season, 10 a.m. to noon at Ferment Brewing Co., 403 Parkway Ave., Hood River (ground floor, inside the covered vestibule and the lawn).

Dec. 17 — 2023 Lyle Christmas Bird Count. The 15-mile diameter count circle straddles the Columbia between Mosier and The Dalles and is divided into sectors. Feeder watches are also available. To register email John Bishop, bishopjg@icloud.com.

Dec. 18 — Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Station 1, 1400 W. Eighth St., The Dalles. For virtual link, visit www.mcfr.org.

Dec. 18 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. First and third Monday.

Dec 19 — Dementia Support Group, noon via Zoom. Hosted by Christa Green. For more information and details, visit hopedementiasupport.org. Meets every other Tuesday.

Dec. 19 — 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.

Dec. 20 — Hidden History, 7 p.m. at The History Museum of Hood River County, 300 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River. Free; $10 donation appreciated.

Dec. 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.

Dec. 21 — Solstice Walk, anytime between 5-6:30 p.m. at Rhinegarten Park, White Salmon. Quiet, contemplative walk on a paved, illuminated walkway; bring lantern or candle (no flashlights). Interfaith gathering held at picnic shelter, 5:45-6:30 p.m. Hosted by Bethel church.

Dec. 21 — A Patrick Lamb Charlie Brown Christmas, 6:30 p.m. at Hood River Middle School. General admission is $25, available at eventbrite.com. Family-friendly.

Dec. 22 — Final Advent Concert Series, noon at Riverside Community Church. Riverside Community Church Chancel Choir, directed by Diana Beterbide, along with Kristen Warnock & Friends. There will be a Sing-A-Long, too.

Thru Dec. 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.

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.

Dec. 26 — 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.

Jan. 2, Jan. 16 & Jan. 30 — Dementia Support Group, noon via Zoom. Hosted by Christa Green. For more information and details, visit hopedementiasupport.org. Meets every other Tuesday.

Jan. 3 — 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.

Jan. 3 — 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.

Jan. 3 — Gorge Speakeasy, 6-9 p.m. at The Ruins, Hood River. Evening of storytelling; admis-sion by donation, with proceeds benefiting local nonprofits.

Jan. 4 — 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.

Jan. 4 — NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of the Gorge, 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Dalles-Wasco County Library meeting room. CDC guidelines will be followed, with masks available in the foyer of the library. For info, call Barbara at 541-980-7264.

Jan. 6 — 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.

Jan. 6 — Leos Club Can and Bottle Collection, 9 a.m. to noon at Rosauers, Hood River. Supports local nonprofits.

Jan. 6 & 20 — Hood River Farmers Market Winter Season, 10 a.m. to noon at Ferment Brewing Co., 403 Parkway Ave., Hood River (ground floor, inside the covered vestibule and the lawn).

Jan. 8 — Friends of the Library, 11 a.m. in the Jean Marie Gaulke Room, Hood River Library; public welcome. More at hoodriverlibrary.org/friends.

Jan. 8 — 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.

Jan. 9 — 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.

Jan. 9 — 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.

Jan. 9 & 23 — Dementia Support Group, 6 p.m. at Columbia Basin Care, The Dalles. Hosted by Steve Wat-kins. For more information and details, visit hopedementiasupport.org. Meets every other Tuesday.

Jan. 11 — PRIDE Book Club, 6-7 p.m. at The Dalles Library. Open to people 18 and older interested in reading and discussing LGBTQ+

Jan. 11 — 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. books. Refreshments served.

Jan. 13 — 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 tech in action.

Jan. 15 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. First and third Monday.

Jan. 16 — 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.

Jan. 17 — Sense of Place Season 14: Salmon at a Crossroads, 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River, or via livestream. With Miles Johnson, legal director, Columbia Riverkeeper.

Jan. 18 — 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.

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.

Ongoing

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.

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.

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 — 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 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, 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 — 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.

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 — 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 — 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).