What's Happening: Week of Oct. 31, 2022

Nov. 7-8 — The Wizard of Oz, 4-6 p.m. at The Civic Auditorium, The Dalles. Open to ages 8-13 in Gorge area. Register/questions to Gail Farris, 360-880-6642, for the audition packet prior to audition dates. Performances March 10-11 and March 17 & 19. No experience necessary.

On Stage

Nov. 4-5, Nov. 11-12 — Anastasia, 7 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School’s Bowe Theater. Matinee performance Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets at the door, Waucoma Bookstore and online at hrvhs-theatre.ticketleap.com/Anastasia. Cost is $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students.

Nov. 25-27 — It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play, 2 p.m. Friday and Sunday, and 7 p.m. Saturday at Sawyer Hall Theater in the Zion Lutheran Church ELCA, located at the corner of 10th and Union, The Dalles. Serious Theater production. Free; donations accepted.

Halloween Events

Children and Teens

Oct. 31 — Toddler Halloween Dance Party with Angel Ocasio, 10:30 a.m. at Mt. Adams Grange 98 in White Salmon. Dance party for ages 2-6; costumes encouraged. Sponsored by the White Salmon Valley Library. Parents and siblings welcome. Spanish and English.

Oct. 31 — Trunk or Treat, 4-6 p.m. at the Hood River Valley Christian Church parking lot. Free for the community; extra candy welcome for “trunk hosts” to distribute.

Oct. 31 — Bookmobile Trick or Treat, 5-7 p.m. on Oak Street, Hood River, during the downtown Trick or Treat event. View the Hood River Library District’s new bookmobile; every child receives a free book.

Oct. 31 — Lyle Trunk or Treat, 5 p.m. Includes costume contest and contest for best decorated trunk; judging starts at 6 p.m.

Community Events

Now thru Oct. 31 — Cemetery Tales. History Museum of Hood River County has extended the viewing period for this year’s production. Buy a ticket and watch online at www.showtix4u.com/event-details/66830.

Nov. 1 — Writing and Self-Publishing Workshop with David Barbur, 5 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library. Barbur will share his experiences with self-publishing and give authors tips and tricks in writing and succeeding in a self-publishing world.

Nov. 1-2 — Pest Management Workshops in Spanish, 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Pine Grove Grange, 2935 Van Horn Drive, Hood River. With instructor Leo Garcia; with Hood River SWCD. Attend one or both; free but RSPV required at www.eventbrite.com/e/hood-river-pesticide-education-workshop-in-spanish-tickets-425971140147.

Nov. 2 — Hazardous Waste Collection Event for Ag Producers only, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hood River. Pre-registration is required at www.tricountyrecycle.com or 541-506-2529.

Nov. 2 — 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.

Nov. 3 — Hazardous Waste Collection Event for Ag Producers only, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hood River. Pre-registration is required at www.tricountyrecycle.com or 541-506-2529.

Nov. 3 — NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of the Gorge, 6-7:30 p.m. via Zoom; for a link, email margiest@centurylink.net. Provides a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness, meeting the first Thursday of the month.

Nov. 4 — Hazardous Waste Collection Event for Ag Producers, Small Businesses and Households, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wasco Event Center, Wasco. Pre-registration is required at www.tricountyrecycle.com or 541-506-2529.

Nov. 4 — Movie: Smoke Signals, 6:30 p.m. at the Rockford Grange, Hood River. Sponsored by Mid-Columbia Unitarian Fellowship. Popcorn available; Sundance Festival award winner.

Nov. 4-5 — Lyle Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Lyle Activity Center, corner of Third and Highway 14.

Nov. 5 — Lyle Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 7-10 a.m. at Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. Adults $7, children 6-12 $4, under 6 free. Eggs and omelets cooked to order and endless pancakes.

Nov. 5 — Leos Club Can and Bottle Collection, 9 a.m. to noon at Rosauers, Hood River. Supports local nonprofits.

Nov. 5 — Christmas Décor and More Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River, in the Fellowship Hall. Gently used Christmas decorations and warm clothing. Fundraiser for Valley Christian’s Women’s Fellowship ministries. Masks suggested but not required. Includes canned food drive and local artisan booths.

Nov. 5 — Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society Program, 11 a.m. via Zoom; register at gorgegen.blogspot.com. Presentation by Linda Colton.

Nov. 5 — Native American Storytelling with Jefferson Greene, 2 p.m. at The Dalles Library. In celebration of Native American Heritage Month; free.

Nov. 5 — Hood River Library Bookmobile Unveiling, 3 p.m. at the Hood River Library. Tours of the bookmobile, light refreshments and a craft in the children’s library. Free, all invited.

Nov. 5 — History Museum of Hood River County Annual Fundraiser, 6 p.m. at Riverside Community Church’s Riverside Room, Hood River. Local history and music, generous hors d’oeuvres, local wine and beer, live and silent auction; Cemetery Tales cast members will perform. Tickets www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org/annualfundraiser.

Nov. 5 — Underwood Park and Rec District Spaghetti Dinner, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Underwood Community Center, 951 Schoolhouse Road, Underwood. Fundraiser for a new play structure; gluten free and vegetarian options available. Live music. Tickets $5 12 and under, $15 adults and $30 family.

Nov. 6 — Tile Project Unveiling, 1 p.m. at the Hood River County Courthouse, 309 E. State St., Hood River (at the base of the driveway). Community fundraising project for Hood River Warming Shelter.

Nov. 6 — Hood River JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) Van Club Cram the Van Food Drive, 4 p.m. at Solera Brewery, Parkdale. For FISH Food Bank; bring non-perishables and help fill the van. Raffle with prizes; drawings starts 5 p.m. Sponsored by Sushi Okalani and Solera Brewery.

Nov. 7 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. First and third Monday.

Nov. 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.

Nov. 8 — 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.

Nov. 8 — Lyle Community Council, 6:30 p.m. at the Lyle Activity Center; meets second Tuesday of the month.

Nov. 9 — Collette Travel Presentation, noon at the Hood River Inn lounge. Presentation on Switzerland and exploring Scotland/Ireland. Fundraiser for Providence Volunteer Auxiliary scholarship fund.

Nov. 9 — “Together” Book Reading, 6 p.m. on the Radio Tierra show Entérate, with Alejandro Aguilera. Call in to discuss. Pick up copies of the book at The Next Door, both Hood River and The Dalles, The Dalles Library, and the Columbia Gorge Community College libraries in Hood River and The Dalles.

Nov. 9 — Sense of Place, 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River. “Nancy Russell’s Legacy at Cape Horn: Inside a National Scenic Area Campaign” with Bowen Blair. Tickets and information at mtadamsinstitute.org/senseofplace.

Nov. 10 — Hood River County Democrats meeting, 6-7 p.m., usually at the Hood River Library, downstairs, and by zoom. More info at HRCDems.org.

Nov. 10 — PRIDE Book Club, 6-7 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library. Open 18 and older interested in reading and discussing LGBTQ+ books. Refreshments.

Nov. 11 — Veterans Celebration, all day at Cousin’s Restaurant & Saloon, The Dalles. Offering all active and retired military a meal on the house.

Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Service, 11 a.m. at Anderson’s Tribute Center, Hood River.

Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Parade, 11 a.m. beginning at The Dalles Chamber of Commerce. Sign up at TheDallesChamber.com. Presented by Tonkin of the Gorge.

Nov. 11 — Cemetery Tales Community Screening, 6 p.m. at the Hood River County Library. Free.

Nov. 11 — White Salmon American Legion Post 87 Veterans Day Dinner, 6 p.m. at the White Salmon Elks Lodge. Dinner served 6:30 p.m. Post membership need to call to reserve seats; spouses of departed members welcome. Veterans not members who are thinking of joining also invited. To reserve your seat contact Ed LaMotte at 509-493-2212.

Nov. 11 — PRIDE Book Club, 6-7 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library. “Stray City” by Chelsey Johnson (copies available at library). Open 18 and older interested in reading and discussing LGBTQ+ books. Refreshments.

Nov. 11-13 — Mill Creek Craft Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Grange, 6290 Mill Creek Road, The Dalles (one mile past Sandoz Farm Market). Fundraiser lunch for the Grange with Sandoz Farm in the kitchen.

Nov. 12 — It’s All About You Shopping Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Dalles Eagles Lodge.

Nov. 12 — Saturday Cleanup, 10 a.m. at Thompson Park, The Dalles. sponsored by Columbia Gorge Toyota Honda and co-hosted by City of The Dalles Beautification Committee and Columbia Gorge Community College Student government. Last one for the year. For more information, or be an official cohost, call Rachel at 208-757-3632.

Nov. 12 — Lyle Grange Meeting, 11 a.m. at Columbia Grange 87 off Old Highway 8 near Canyon Road; potluck at noon. Second Saturday.

Nov. 12 — 100 Years and Counting Dinner and Dance, 5:30 p.m. social hour and 6:30 p.m. dinner and danc-ing at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Tickets $50 at www.thedallescivic.org or Klindt’s Booksellers.

Nov. 12 — Gothic MasQUEERade, 6-9 p.m. at the Hood River Hotel’s Emerald Room. All ages dance for LGBTQ+ folx and allies throughout the Gorge. Costume contest, dance floor, mask-making table, more. After party for 21 and over starts around 9 a.m. Hosted by Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance.

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

Nov. 14 — Veterans Services Information, noon at Anderson’s Tribute Center, Hood River. For vets and spouses; benefits prior to and after death. With local Veterans Service Officer.

Nov. 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.

Nov. 17 — Veterans Services Information, noon at Anderson’s Tribute Center Celilo Chapel, The Dalles. For vets and spouses; benefits prior to and after death. With local Veterans Service Officer.

Nov. 17 — Ageless Awards, 2 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W Ninth St., The Dalles. For more info, call Rob Garrett at 541-296-4788.

Nov. 17 — Adult Writers Roundtable, 5:30 p.m. at The Dalles Library. Writer’s groups help each other to read, discuss and critique each other’s stories and works.

Nov. 17 — Writer’s Talk, 7 p.m. at The Dalles Art Center. Laurie Wilhite, author of Paddle to the Pacific.

Nov. 17 — Hidden Histories: Conspiracy Theories, 7-8 p.m. at the History Museum of Hood River County, 300 E. Port Marina Drive, or via Zoom (register at bit.ly/3wkbuVv). With Jennifer Roberts. Free in person event; suggested donation $10. More at info@hoodriverhistorymuseum.org or 541-386-6772.

Nov. 18 — Coat Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cousins Restaurant & Saloon, The Dalles, parking lot. Drive thru and receive a $5 tractor card.

Nov. 18 — Hazardous Waste Collection Event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hood River Garbage Service, 3440 Guignard Drive. Pre-registration is required at www.tricountyrecycle.com or 541-506-2529.

Nov. 18 — Cemetery Tales Community Screening, 6 p.m. at the Cascade Locks Marine Park Pavilion. Free.

Nov. 18-19 — Holiday Bazaar, noon to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter’s, 1111 Cherry Heights Road (across from St. Mary’s Academy). Hosted by St. Peter Altar Society.

Nov. 18-19 — Amateur Radio Technician Exam Review Class, 6-9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Hood River Fire Department, 1785 Meyer Parkway. By Radio Amateurs of the Gorge. Class is free; $15 exam fee, $35 FCC license fee. Testing for general and extra class licenses to upgrade current licenses. For information or to register, contact Kevin Widener at kevin.widener@gmail.com or 509-528-9565.

Nov. 18 & 20 — Nights of Romance, 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wy’east Middle School Per-forming Arts Center, Odell. Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association’s Sinfonietta performs. Tickets at app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=143023.

Nov. 19 — Hazardous Waste Collection Event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Dalles Disposal, 1317 W. First St. Pre-registration is required at www.tricountyrecycle.com or 541-506-2529.

Nov. 19 — Mid-Columbia Senor Center Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 1112 W Ninth St., The Dalles.

Nov. 19 — International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, 10 a.m. at Columbia Gorge Community College, Hood River campus. All welcome; For more information, contact Belinda.ballah@hoodrivercounty.gov.

Nov. 19 — Art and Stories with Ellen Taylor, 11 a.m. at The Dalles Library. Taylor is a Umatilla Reservation artist and will share stories and experiences.

Nov. 19, Dec. 10 & Dec. 17 — Marketplace at The Civic, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Featuring local vendors; food and beverages for purchase.

Nov. 20 — Aging in the Gorge Alliance Community Reading Project Zoom Discussion Group, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the UCC Church, 111 E. Fifth St., The Dalles. “Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World,” by Dr. Vivek Murthy.

Nov. 20 — Children’s Chapel Mini-Service, 2-3 p.m. at the Rockford Grange, 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River. Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Religious Exploration program; short, kid-focused service, followed by craft or activity. Space is limited.

Nov. 20 — The Pioneer Memorial Community Church Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 3 p.m. in the Glenwood School multi-purpose room. The church will provide the meat, potatoes, stuffing, and rolls. Please bring a dish to share. Last names beginning with A-G should bring hot side dishes and/or a dessert. Last names beginning with H-Z, should bring cold side dishes or salads and/or a dessert.

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

Nov. 23 — Registration Deadline for 2022 Holiday Window Display Contest. Sponsored by Visit Hood River. Voting Nov. 25 thru Dec. 25; winner announced Dec. 26. Info at www.visithoodriver.com , mela-nie@visithoodriver.com or 541-386-2000.

Nov. 24 — Second Annual Turkey Trot Benefit Run, 7-10 a.m. at Lewis and Clark Festival Park, The Dalles. 5k walk/run or family fun mile (dogs welcome). Proceeds to Community Backpack Program. For info email turkeytrotbenefitrun@gmail.com or call Rachel at 208-757-3632.

Nov. 24 — The Dalles Community Thanksgiving Dinner, noon to 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Academy, 1112 Cherry Heights Road. In-person; to have a meal delivered, call and place an order at 541-296-6417. Volunteers needed for prep, set up and kitchen crew, meal delivery and serving, and cleanup crew; call number above. Donations can be made at the St. Mary’s office or mail to Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1970, The Dalles, OR 97058.

Nov. 25 — Small Business Saturday. Start your holiday shopping locally!

Nov. 25 — 33rd Annual Starlight Parade and Community Tree Lighting, 6-8 p.m. Parade begins at 6 p.m. on Webber and Sixth streets and continues onto Third and then Second streets, ending at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce with the tree lighting. Hot cocoa, cookies, visit from Santa. For parade application visit TheDallesChamber.com.

Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 — Mid Columbia Medical Center Holiday Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Medical Center Office Plaza conference rooms, 1810 E 19th St., The Dalles (suites A & B). More than 50 vendors; handmade crafts, jewelry, bags, pottery, gourmet food, more. Different vendors each day.

Beginning Dec. 1 — Holiday Exhibit and Market at The Dalles Art Center. Opening Dec. 1 from 5-7 p.m.

Dec. 1-3 — High Prairie Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The High Prairie Community Center, 701 Struck Road, between Lyle & Centerville. Homemade and handmade products; food and beverages available for purchase.

Dec. 2 — Downtown Hood River Tree Lighting. Static parade begins at 5:30 p.m. on Oak Street; see if you can spot Santa walking around town. Tree lighting at Overlook Memorial Park will be at 7 p.m. To participate with a parade float or as a vendor, register at www.visithoodriver.com before Nov. 25.

Dec. 2 — Music and Dance, 7 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 221 E. Second St., The Dalles. Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association’s Jazz Collective plays. Tickets at app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=143041.

Dec. 2-3 — MCMC Festival of Trees at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Gala and auction Friday; doors open 6 p.m., auction at 7 p.m. (tickets $20, 21 and over event). Community open house Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon; all ages welcome. In person event. Proceeds support nursing scholarships and patient assistant funds. More at 541-296-7275.

Dec. 2-4 — Christmas in the Gorge, downtown Stevenson. Community events, business open houses, Na-tivity displays and more; visit www.facebook.com/ChristmasInTheGorge.

Dec. 2-4 — Nativities in the Gorge Community Nativity Display at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stevenson. Times TBA; free admission and refreshments, hands-on children’s area and musical performances by local artists.

Dec. 3 — Christmas in the Gorge Arts & Crafts Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Skamania County Fair-grounds Exhibit Hall. Vendor spots are filled.

Dec. 3 — Cascade Locks PTO Holiday Marketplace, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the school gym. Vendors should register at forms.gle/w5XXX3bVjLe3pAuc6.

Dec. 3 — Wasco Holiday Bazaar, noon to 4 p.m. at the Wasco School, 903 Barnett, Wasco. Gifts, local art, crafts, jewelry and more. Vendors should contact the school at wascoschoolec@gmail.com for info.

Dec. 3 — Tree and Menorah Lighting, 5 p.m. at the Riverview Bank parking lot, Jewett Boulevard, White Salmon. Start by driving up the decorated Dock Grade Road and into town. Storefront open houses, more.

Dec. 3 & 17 — Hood River Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to noon at Ferment Brewing Company. Open first, third and fifth Saturdays of the month.

Dec. 4 — Handmade Holiday Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mt. Hood Town Hall, 6675 Highway 35, Mt. Hood-Parkdale.

Dec. 4 — Winter Organ Concert, 2 p.m. in the sanctuary at Zion Lutheran Church ELCA, located at the corner of 10th and Union, The Dalles. Free; donations accepted.

Dec. 5-7 — 18th Annual Dallesport Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Food also available. Profits donated to the Dallesport Fire Department and the Community Council. Vendors should call or text Evelyn Biggs, 509-310-9130.

Dec. 6 & Dec. 8 — Tree of Remembrance Light up a Life Events, 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at Anderson’s Tribute Center Celilo Chapel, The Dalles, and Dec. 8 at Anderson’s Tribute Center, Hood River.

Dec. 7 — Sense of Place, 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River. “The Iconic Mitchell Point Tunnel Returns” with Tova Peltz and Kevin Price. Tickets and information at mtadamsinsti-tute.org/senseofplace.

Dec. 8 — PRIDE Book Club, 6-7 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library. Open 18 and older interested in reading and discussing LGBTQ+ books. Refreshments. “The Long Call” by Ann Cleeves; books available at the library.

Dec. 9 & Dec. 11 — Christmas Pops, 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wy’east Middle School Per-forming Arts Center, Odell. Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association’s Voci Choir presents holiday classics. Includes audience singalong. Tickets at app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=143035.

Dec. 10 — Goldendale Farmers Market Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange, 228 E Darland St., Goldendale. Handmade gifts and food; horse drawn carriage rides with Santa, $10 kids and $15 adults. Vendor application due Dec. 1; info at 509-250-3638 or stop by the Goldendale Chamber.

Dec. 10 — Mill A Last Minute Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Evergreen Com-munity Church, 432 Jessup Road, Cook (Mill A).

Dec. 10 — Maupin Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Maupin American Legion Hall, 311 Deschutes Ave. Bake sale, craft market and clothing swap. Vendors email coordinator@maupinoregon.com or call 541-993-1708 for details.

Dec. 10-11 — Last Chance Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hood River County Fairgrounds, 3020 Wy’east Road, Odell. Parking and admission are free.

Dec. 11 — United Way Aaron Meyers Christmas Concerts, 1 p.m. kid’s concert (tickets $10 kids 12 and under, $12 adults) and 4 p.m. ($85 preferred, $30 general, $15 kids 12 and under) at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn. Tickets at Waucoma Bookstore or email unitedwayofthecolumbiagorge@gmail.com, or at the door. Annual fundraiser for United Way.

Dec. 11 — Cascade Singers Christmas Concert, 2 p.m. in the sanctuary at Zion Lutheran Church ELCA, located at the corner of 10th and Union, The Dalles. Free; donations accepted.

Dec. 15 — Hidden Histories: Vegetarian Pioneers, 7-8 p.m. at the History Museum of Hood River County, 300 E. Port Marina Drive, or via Zoom (register at bit.ly/3wkbuVv). With Seth Tibbot. Free in person event; suggested donation $10. Proof of vaccination required for entry. More at info@hoodriverhistorymuseum.org or 541-386-6772.

Dec. 15 — Cascade Singers Christmas Concert, 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal, 1805 Minnesota St., The Dalles. Free; donations accepted.

Dec. 17 — Cascade Singers Christmas Concert, 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Landmark, The Dalles. Free; donations accepted. Includes An Appalachian Folk Christmas Cantata and Selections from Handel’s Messiah.

Dec. 18 — Cascade Singers Christmas Concert, 2 p.m. The Dalles UCC Congregational, 111 E Fifth St., The Dalles. Free; donations accepted.

Dec. 22 — Cascade Singers Christmas Concert, 7 p.m. at Christian Science Society, 701 Washington St., The Dalles. Free; donations accepted.

Ongoing

Thru Dec. 31 — Temporary Exhibit: A Long Road to Travel, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday thru Saturday at the History Museum of Hood River County. In partnership with Japanese American Museum of Oregon; Japanese American World War II soldiers. Admission $5 adults, children free.

Mondays — Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Voci Choir Rehearsals, 6:30-8 p.m. at Valley Christian Church. All welcome. Questions to info@gorgeorchestra.org.

Monday thru Friday — NU-2-U Shop Open, 10 a.m. to 1 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 & Friday — Movement and Yoga, 9 a.m. at the FISH Community Room, Hood River. Pay what you can if you can; all are welcome. Bring your own mat. Questions to yogacindy@outlook.com.

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.

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 — Harmony of the Gorge, 6-8 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Oak and Jefferson, Bingen. 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 via Zoom. Address: us02web.zoom.us/j/693639881?pwd=UFlNdWw2QTZGTURmRHVhY3VlZUQvQT09 (us02web.zoom.us).

Wednesdays — Mid-Columbia Car Club Weekly Cruise-In, 5:30 p.m., Burgerville USA, downtown The Dalles.

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 — Hood River Art Club, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the FISH Food Bank Community Room, 1130 Tucker Road. Thru May; membership $25/year. All skill levels welcome. Masks optional. For more info contact Sue Moore, 541-490-2275.

Thursdays — Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m. at the Hood River Library. Free, open to all ages.

Thursdays — The Dalles Kiwanis Club Meetings, noon at Spooky’s; visitors welcome. More information at www.thedalleskiwanis.org or The-Dalles-Kiwanis-Club on Facebook.

Thursdays — Wasco County Master Gardeners Plant Clinic, 1-4 p.m. at the Wasco County Extension Office. Bring home gardening questions.

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 — Trivia Night, 7 p.m. at Working Hands Fermentation, 1021 12th St., Hood River. Friendly competition and prizes; $5.

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. Masks must be worn and provided hand sanitizer used before entering; limited capacity inside.

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.

Saturdays thru Nov. 19 — Hood River Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fifth and Columbia parking lot (across from Full Sail). Locally produced food, produce and handcrafted items. SNAP EBT, WIC, senior market vouchers accepted; first 20 kids get $2 token (info at orange tent). More at www.gorgegrown.com or 541-490-6420.

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 — 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 — Teen Game Night, 4-6 p.m. at the Hood River Library in the theater. From cards to Nintendo Switch. Come hang out!

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, noon 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).