What's Happening: Week of June 22

June 23 — Klickitat PUD Board Meeting, 2 p.m. at 1313 S. Columbus Ave., Goldendale. Call-in Option: Phone: 844-621-3956, Access Code: 2488 400 7202.

June 23 — Sherman County School District Board Meeting, 6 p.m. Google meeting; meet.google.com/sje-fecg-yyf, Meeting ID: sje-fecg-yyf; One-Touch Phone ID: +1 414-909-4294, Pin Number: 851 998 925 #.

June 25 — Beyond 250 Conversation Project: What does it mean to be American?, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Hood River Library, 502 State St. With facilitator Chisao Hata. Hosted by Oregon Humanities. Free, open to all. For more information, go to www.hoodriverlibrary.org or contact Adult Services Librarian Renee Thessing at 541-387-7071 or renee@hoodriverlibrary.org.

June 25 — “It Started Here, in The Dalles: The Passionate, Notorious Story of Dr. Marie Equi,” 7 p.m. at the Granada Theater. Presented by Michael Helquist. Sponsored by the Original Wasco County Courthouse in partnership with the Oregon Historical Society, with funding from the Wasco County Cultural Trust. Admission is free.

June 26 — United Way Columbia Gorge Annual Summer Concert, 5:30-10 p.m. at the Bargeway Pub, The Dalles. Tickets at uwcg.ejoinme.org/WildRumours. More info at unitedwaycolumbiagorge.org/events/ or contact@unitedwaycolumbiagorge.org.

June 27 — Amateur Radio Field Day, noon to 9 p.m. at the West Side Fire Station, 4250 Barrett Drive, Hood River. Free, all-ages. By Radio Amateurs of the Gorge (RAGs) in partnership with West Side Fire District. Full report at columbiagorgenews.com.

June 28 — Parkdale Summer Party, 4-8 p.m. at Red Barn Park, Parkdale. Hosted by Hutson Museum, Parkdale Grange and Rural Organizing Project. Games, music, library Bookmobile, more. Free, open to all. Full report at columbiagorgenews.com.

June 29 & July 13 — The Dalles Adult Grief Group. 8-session support group for people grieving a loss due to death. These groups offer a chance to connect, discuss, and support one another while living with grief. All groups and classes are offered free of charge. Registration is required. Call Haley for details, dates and registration at 541-387-6449.

July 1 — 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.

July 2 — 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.

July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Outdoor Grief Group. Runs Thursday mornings in July. These sea-sonal outdoor support groups invite members to explore grief in nature with community, movement, and mindfulness. All groups and classes are offered free of charge. Registration is required. Call Haley for details, dates and registration at 541-387-6449.

July 4 — Fort Dalles Community Celebration: 7 a.m. Rocket Run, 8 a.m. community break-fast, 10 a.m. Hometown USA Fourth of July Parade (starts at Sixth and Webber), 5 p.m. community celebration, 10 p.m. fireworks. Full schedule at fireworksinthedalles.com.

July 4 — 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.

July 4 — Leos Club Can and Bottle Collection, 9 a.m. to noon at Rosauers, Hood River. Supports local nonprofits.

July 4 — Hood River Fourth of July. Parade, 10 a.m. beginning at Pacific and 12th streets and ending at May and 17th streets. Fireworks, 10 p.m. at the Hood River Event Site. Spit and Sandbar will be closed. Parade info at hoodriverfireworks.com/parade. Donate and info to fireworks at hoodriverfireworks.com/4th-of-july.

July 4 — White Salmon Parade & Music in the Park. Parade starts at 11 a.m. through down-town White Salmon; pre-registration for participants appreciated. Parade ends at Rheingarten Park. VIP seating for veterans and families. Live music by Whiskey Flats.

July 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.

July 7 — Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance, 6-7:30 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library, 722 Court St., The Dalles. Open to the public. Contact Doug Roof droof@braverangels.org or Tom Aspitarte taspitarte@braverangels.org with questions.

July 11 — Traffic Jam Car Show, beginning at 9 a.m. at Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River. Food, music and more. Family friendly. Annual fundraising event. More at waaamuseum.org/events/traffic-jam.

July 11-12 — Four Mature One-Act Comedies and Four Directors, Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Sawyer Hall Theater, Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 10th and Union, The Dalles. Admission is free, donations accepted. Sponsored in part by the Oregon Community Foundation. Plays: A Matter of Husbands; Yesterday; Porcelain and Pink; St. Valentine’s Day.

July 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.

July 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.

July 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.

July 16 — 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.

July 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.

July 24 — Community Game Day, 1 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Club. Board games, card games, cribbage, dominoes, or bring your own. Third Friday.

Ongoing

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.

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 — 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.