What's Happening: Week of March 11, 2024

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

March 11 — 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.

March 12 — Washington State Presidential Primary. Ballots must be returned to a drop box by 8 p.m.

March 12 — Red Cross Blood Drive at Fairfield Inn, The Dalles. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

March 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 nlcurtis@hrecn.net. Meets second Tuesday of the month.

March 12 — 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.

March 12 & 26 — Dementia Support Group, noon via Zoom. Hosted by Christa Green. For more information and details, visit hopedementiasupport.org. Meets every other Tuesday.

March 13 — Red Cross Blood Drive at Hampton Inn, Hood River. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

March 13 — Disaster Movie Marathon, first movies 11 a.m. and last at 6 p.m. at Columbia Cinemas, 2727 W. Seventh St., The Dalles. Free entry, free snacks, and giveaways. Series of 10 popular disaster movies includes spoofs, real-life events, and fictional catastrophes. Part of the ongoing Wasco County disaster preparedness survey, available at bit.ly/WascoCountyNHMP.

March 13 — Hood River County Reads Event, 6 p.m. in the Hood River Library’s reading room. American Buffalo with Michelle Nijhuis and Ken Burns’ documentary clips. Free.

March 14 — Underwood Community Wildfire Workshop, 6 p.m. at the Underwood Community Center, 951 Schoolhouse Road. With Underwood Conservation District and Wash. Department of Natural Resources. Free, open to all.

March 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.

March 15 — Author Event, 6 p.m. at the Hood River Library, 502 State St. Featuring authors Mitzi Asai Loftus and David Loftus on Asai Loftus’ book, “From Thorns to Blossoms: A Japanese American Family in War and Peace.” Cosponsored by Waucoma Bookstore.

March 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).

March 16 — Hood River County Reads Event, 2-4 p.m. in the Hood River Library’s reading room. All Gorge Creatures Great and Small with Jocelyn Akins, Elaine Harvey (Yakama), Will Weiler, Laurie Macdonald and Nijhuis, along with local conservation groups. Free.

March 17 — St. Pat’s at St. Pete’s, 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Landmark, Lincoln and Third streets, The Dalles. By The Dalles Cascade Singers and The-Almost-All-Irish-Almost-All-Brass-Band; donations benefit the historic landmark.

March 18 — Mid Columbia Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Station 1, 1400 W. Eighth St., The Dalles. Available to the public virtually; information at www.mcfr.org.

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

March 19 — Unit 20, Oregon Retired Educators, Meeting, noon at Cousin’s Restaurant, The Dalles. The program will feature public safety as presented by The Dalles City Police. All retired school personnel from Hood River, Wasco and Sherman counties are invited to attend. For info contact Unit 20 President Julie Carter at 541-705-0047.

March 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.

March 19— 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.

March 19 — Tony Creek Fish Passage Project Presentation, 6 p.m. at Cork Wine Shop, 1106 12th St., Hood River. Register at hoodriverwatershed.org. With Alix Danielsen and Steve Rodriguez.

March 20 — Red Cross Blood Drive at Skyline Hospital, White Salmon. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

March 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.

March 20 — Sense of Place Season 14: A History of Wildfire in the Gorge, 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River, or via livestream. with Christopher Donnermeyer, Heritage Program Manager & Tribal Liaison for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Additional speaker TBD.

March 21 — GEM (Gorge Ecumenical Ministries) Hosts Ann Harris, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rockford Grange, 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River. Harris is a founding member of Black in the Gorge and will speak about creating inclusive connection space for Black, Black Biracial and Black Multiracial folks living in the Gorge. All welcome.

March 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.

March 21 — Sense of Place Pop-up, 6 p.m. at The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, The Dalles. With wildlife biologist Jocelyn Akins. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $12; for more information, visit SenseOfPlaceGorge.org and GorgeDiscovery.org.

March 24 — Spring Equinox Seed Share & Plant Sale, 1-4 p.m. at the Rockford Grange, 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River. Free family event. More info at Rockfordgrange.net.

March 26 — Red Cross Blood Drive at Fairfield Inn, The Dalles. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

April 1 — Red Cross Blood Drive at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge, The Dalles. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

April 2 — Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Stevenson Library, 120 NW Vancouver Ave., Stevenson. Open to the public. Address questions to droof@braverangels.org.

April 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).

April 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 technology in action.

April 17 — Sense of Place Season 14: Backyard Bugs: How Insects Impact the Gorge, 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River, or via livestream. Christopher Adams, Assistant Professor of Tree Fruit Entomology, OSU Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center (and surprise special guests…)

April 24 — Red Cross Blood Drive at Underwood Community Center, Underwood. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

April 26-27 — Bingen and White Salmon Community Cleanup, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers needed for shifts. Sponsored by Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Club and Community Partners of Bingen-White Salmon.

2024 AARP Gorge Tax Aide schedule

Mondays thru April 15 — Facilitated Self-Assistance, 1:30-5 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Community College Hood River Campus, 1730 College Way Room 303. Free self-prepared tax services for under $72,000. Adjusted Gross Income taxpayers only & must be computer competent.

Mondays thru April 15 — Free Tax Prep, 1:30-5 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Community College, Hood River Campus, 1730 College Way, Room 302. By appointment only at gorgetaxaide.simplybook.me/.

Tuesdays thru April 9 — Free Tax Prep, 9 a.m. to noon at The Pioneer Center, 501 NE Washington St., White Salmon. By appointment only; to schedule call 509-493-3068.

Thursdays thrul April 11 — Free Tax Prep, 2-5 p.m. at Hood River Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River. By appointment only at gorgetaxaide.simplybook.me/.

Fridays thru April 12 — Free Tax Prep, 3-6 p.m. at Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth St., The Dalles. By appointment only at gorgetaxaide.simplybook.me/.

Saturdays thru April 13 — Free Tax Prep, 9 a.m. to noon at Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth St., The Dalles. By appointment only at gorgetaxaide.simplybook.me/.

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 — 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 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 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.

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.

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).