What's Happening: Week of July 21, 2025

Aug. 21-24 — The Dalles High School Class of 1980. Classmates from 1979 and 1981 also welcome. Includes casual high school tour, dinner at The Eagles, brunch at the Granada Theater, dinner at the Bargeway Restaurant, and a family day tailgate party. For more information and registration details, email tdhs1980s@gmail.com.

Call for artists

July 31 — Deadline, Raíces: A Hispanic Heritage Celebration at The Dalles Art Center. Visual artists, instructors, performers, food vendors and cultural booths; for more information, visit www.thedallesartcenter.org or contact director@thedallesartcenter.org for English, or paloma.ayalavela@gmail.com for Spanish.

Community Events

July 21 — Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Station 1, 1400 W. Eighth St., The Dalles. The public may observe and/or listen to the meeting virtually by using either the link or the telephone number and access code provided on the agenda as attached and located on the Fire District’s website at www.mcfr.org.

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

July 24 — Levant & Jazz Food Bank Fundraiser, 5 – 9 p.m., at AniChe Cellars, 71 Little Buck Creek Road in Underwood. Presented by Food For All. For more info, go to eventbrite.com/e/food-for-all-levant-jazz-food-bank-fundraiser-tickets-1379909188529.

July 24 — Crop Talk, 5:30 p.m. at Apple Core Farm, Hood River. Part of Gorge Grown Food Network series; must register. Visit www.gorgegrown.com for info.

July 25 — Embrace the Wild Wind: A History of Water Sports in Hood River, 7-9 p.m. at The History Museum of Hood River County. Cost $8-10. With Doug Campbell. Limited seating; for tickets, go to hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.

July 27 — End of Life Educational Series in Hood River: Green Burial Cemetery Field Trip, 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.

July 27 — Twin Bridges Museum 20th Anniversary Celebration, 1 – 4 p.m., at 403 Klickitat Street in Lyle. For more info, go to www.twinbridgesmuseumlyle.com.

July 27 — Parkdale Summer Party, 3-6 p.m. at Red Barn Park, Red Barn Park in Parkdale. Music, activities, pie eating contest, more. Free, all welcome.

August 6 — 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.

August 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.

August 8-10 – Cruise the Gorge, starting off with the Neon Cruise on Friday from 7 – 9:45 p.m., downtown The Dalles, followed by the Show in the Shade from 9 – 1 p.m. at Sorosis Park on Saturday morning. The weekend wraps up with the Dufur Threshing Bee Car Show on Sunday at Dufur Community Park at 9 a.m. For more info, go to midcolumbiacarclub.org.

August 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.

August 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.

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, 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 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 $4, all others $7. 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 — 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.

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.

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 starting June 7 – The Dalles Farmers Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at City Park, Fifth and Union Streets in The Dalles. For more info, go to thedallesfarmersmarket.com.

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 through September 6 – The Dalles School DistrictArchive Museum, open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Wahtonka Campus, 3601 W 10th Street in The Dalles. Enter through the gate near the athletic field. Old memorabilia currently for sale. For more info, contact Rymmel Lovell at 541-296-6546 or email tlovell@netcnct.net.

Saturdays through November 22 – Hood River Farmers Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at 501 Columbia Street in downtown Hood River.

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.

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).