What's Happening: Week of Sept. 22, 2025

Oct. 7 & Oct. 11 — It’s A Wonderful Life Live Radio Play, 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday and 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday at the Bingen Theater, 210 Oak. St., Bingen. Big Britches production. Open to those 7 and up. Do not need to attend both days. Cold readings from the script. Come with a calendar of any conflicts you may have during rehearsal period. Performances in December. More at bigbritches.org/auditions.

Community Events

Sept. 24 — Yes We Can! Food Preservation Festival, 4-8 p.m. at the Rockford Grange, 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River.

Sept. 25 — Maryhill Museum & Stonehenge Memorial, departing at 9:30 a.m. at the Hood River Valley Adult Center; returning 3:30 p.m. Cost, including admission, $62 members and $72 non-members; lunch on your own at on-site café. RSVP at the center or 541-386-2060; space is limited.

Sept. 26 — Empty Bowls Benefit for Columbia Gorge Food Bank. Tickets at auctria.events/EB2025. More info to come.

Sept. 27 — Rotary Peace Pole Dedication, 1 p.m. at the History Museum of Hood River County, 300 E. Port Marina Way, Hood River. Free admission; see new exhibit “Sadako & Paper Cranes” following presentation.

Sept. 27 — Mt. Hood Town Hall Fall Fundraiser Kickoff, 7-8:30 p.m. at the town hall. Performance of “Heroines” by Balladir led by Travis Puntarelli. All events are free to attend, with donations encouraged. Contributions can also be made anytime at mthoodtownhall.org.

Oct. 1 — Medicare Help, 1:30 p.m. at the Hood River Valley Adult Center. Find the best-fit Medicare health plan for you. With Andy Dow, Columbia River Insurance Services. Free.

Oct. 2 — Ask the Professionals: Getting Your House in Order, noon or 5:30 p.m. at Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River. RSVP at 541-525-9601; space is limited. Info from experts: Attorney, family service counselor, funeral director, financial planner. Take home planning kit. Meal provided. Free.

Oct. 2 — White Salmon Valley Community Library Community Reads Author Talk and Reception, 6:30 p.m. at the library gallery, 77 NE Wauna Ave. Free. Author Noé Álvarez; talk to the author, take in work of local artists inspired by “Accordion Eulogies,” learn about history of the accordion and join discussion of the book.

Oct. 4 — CASA Fall Family Run, 9 a.m. at the Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead, Hood River. 5K and a 1-mile run/walk, beRegistration free for youth under 18, awards to fastest male and female 5K runners. For event details or to register, visit gorgecasa.org.

Oct. 4 — Grape Escape, 4-6 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn. Annual fundraiser for the White Salmon Valley Education Foundation. “Enchanted Forest” gala; dress in your most magical outfit. Dinner, games and live auction, Dessert Dash, more. Tickets $85 per guest; sponsor tables available. RSVP at wsvef.org.

Oct. 7— Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance, 6-7:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Community Library, 77 NE Wauna Ave. Open to the public. Address questions to droof@braverangels.org or taspitarte@braverangels.org.

Oct. 8 — Sense of Place Season 16, 7-8:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River. Woven in Place: A Rancher’s Journey from Sheep to Fashion and the Olympics with Jeanne Carver. Tickets at SenseofPlace.org.

Oct. 9 — White Salmon Valley Community Library Community Reads Event, 6:30 p.m. at the library gallery, 77 NE Wauna Ave. Free. “History and Culture of the Accordion.” Musician and accordion expert Bobbie Ferrero will demonstrate three types of accordions: acoustic, electronic and buttonbox.

Oct. 16 — White Salmon Valley Community Library Community Reads Book Group Discussion, 4 p.m. at the library gallery, 77 NE Wauna Ave. Free. “Accordion Eulogies” by Noé Álvarez.

Oct. 18 — Mt. Hood Town Hall Fall Fundraiser Event, 7-8 p.m. at the town hall. Multicultural dance party featuring award-winning local band Nueva Tradición. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. All events are free to attend, with donations encouraged. Contributions can also be made anytime at mthoodtownhall.org.

Nov. 2 — Día de los Muertos Celebration, 5-8 p.m. at Westside Elementary School, Hood River. Hosted by Hood River Latino Network. Cultural activities, including live music, folkloric dances, face painting, games, local food vendors, a raffle and Loteria.

Nov. 12 — Sense of Place Season 16, 7-8:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River. Mostly Mushrooms: What I Discovered When I Fell in Love with Fungi, with Krista Cushman. Tickets at SenseofPlace.org.

Dec. 10 — Sense of Place Season 16, 7-8:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River. After Gifford Pinchot: Ancient Forests, Timber Wars, and a Century of Change, with Rand Schenck. Tickets at SenseofPlace.org.

Jan. 21 — Sense of Place Season 16, 7-8:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River. More Than a Fish: Stories of Salmon and Sovereignty in the Pacific Northwest, with Dylan Hedden-Nicely. Tickets at SenseofPlace.org.

Jan. 29 — Sense of Place Season 16, 7-8:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River. Special Event: The Volcano Listening Project. Tickets at SenseofPlace.org.

Feb. 18 — Sense of Place Season 16, 7-8:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River. Going Out on a Limb: Life on the Family Farms of Lisa Perry and Ricardo Galvez, with Lisa Perry. Tickets at SenseofPlace.org.

March 18 — Sense of Place Season 16, 7-8:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River. Rattlesnakesssss: Shedding the Myths to Meet the Snake, with Adrian Slade. Tickets at SenseofPlace.org.

April 15 — Sense of Place Season 16, 7-8:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River. Crag Rats Turn 100: A Century of Service with the Oldest Mountain Search & Rescue Team in America, with Christopher Van Tilburg. Tickets at SenseofPlace.org.

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, 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, 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 thru November — I Can’t Sing Chorus, 3 p.m. at Providence Down Manor, Hood River. Taught by Harmony of the Gorge and Wind-Masters. For everyone. For questions, call or text Judy Galloway at 541-490-2481, or visit ComeSingNow.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.

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.

Sundays — Cascade Singers Rehearsal, 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran, The Dalles (10th and Union streets).