What's Happening: Week of Sept. 30, 2024

Oct 12 –Wahtonka all school reunion, 6 p.m. Located at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Entry $60, includes meal from Cobblestone Catering. Registration form can be found on the Wahtonka Alumni Association Facebook page or by contacting charlafraley@gmail.com or 541-340-1359. Must register by Sept. 24. Open to anyone who attended or worked for School District #9.

Community Events

Oct. 1 – Author event, 6 p.m., celebrating the release of author Chelan Harkin newest poetry collection The Prophetess. Located at the Hood River Library, 502 State Street, Hood River, event is hosted by Waucoma Bookstore and the Hood River County Library.

Oct. 1 - Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Bethel UCC, 480 E. Jewett Blvd., in White Salmon, Washington. Open to the public. Address questions to droof@braverangels.org or taspitarte@braverangels.org.

Oct. 1 – Skamania County Candidate Forum, 6 – 8 p.m., located at the Hegewald Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, Wash. Event will run by the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce.

Oct. 2 –Criminal Records Expungement Clinic, 3-6 pm at 601 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Free clinics open monthly on the First Wednesday in Hood River and the First Thursday in The Dalles. No appointment needed. For more info, contact Lynn-Marie Crider at lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com.

Oct. 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.

Oct. 3 – Bond Measure 33-111 Informational Webinar, 12 p.m., hosted by CGCC, link to register is cgcc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwufuGoqTwpGtdWDrzEApqtiZ64uHg7lw2s#/registration. More information on Bond Measure 33-111 is available at: www.cgccbond.org.

Oct. 3 - Criminal Records Expungement Clinic, 2-5 pm at the Wasco County Library, 722 Court St., The Dalles. Free clinics open monthly on the First Thursday in The Dalles and the First Wednesday in Hood River. No appointment needed. For more info, contact Lynn-Marie Crider at lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com.

Oct. 3 – Hood River Soil & Water Conservation meeting, 4 p.m., at the OSU Extension Conference Room, 2990 Experiment Station Dr., Hood River. For more information contact District Manager Heather Hendrixson at 541-386-4588 or email heather@hoodriverswcd.org.

Oct. 3 — 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.

Oct. 4 – District 3 Skamania County Candidates Forum, 6:30 – 8 p.m., located at the Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road in Underwood, Wash. Event will be run by the Underwood Community Center committee.

Oct. 4-5 – Rocky Horror Picture Show, doors open 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Located at The Bingen Theater, 210 N Oak Street in Bingen. Tickets are available at www.bigbritches.org/2nd-annual-the-rocky-horror-show. For more info, contact Joe or April Garoutte at info@bigbritches.org. Please plan to arrive at least fifteen minutes early for best seating.

Oct. 5 — 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.

Oct. 5 – CASA Fall Family Fun Run, 9 a.m. The 5K race will be chip-timed, followed immediately by a 1-mile jog/walk. Located at the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, starting at the Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead in Hood River. Registration is free for participants under the age of 18. For more details about the event or to learn more about Columbia Gorge CASA, please visit grogecasa.org.

Oct. 5 – Third and final Bob-a-long, 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. start. A run/walk/here to cheer event to celebrate Coach Thouvenel’s 80th birthday and 57th season of coaching. Located at Sorosis Park, 300 E Scenic Drive in The Dalles. For more info, contact mbthouvenel@gmail.com or go to www.facebook.com/events/369714259168401.

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

Oct. 5 – Rotary’s Koroga Fest, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., the event will be held at a private residence on top of Strawberry Mountain. To attend the events and support the club’s foundation, guests can register online at https://koroga-fest-2024.eventbrite.com/. The event is 21 and over and can accommodate up to 100 guests.

Oct. 5 – Logtoberfest 2024, located at the Elk Ridge Golf Course, 1 St Martins Springs Rd, in Carson. For more info, email windriverbusinessassociation@gmail.com or call Cathy Chaffin at 509-270-8588.

Oct. 5 – Open house, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. located at the Westside Fire District, 4250 Barrett Drive in Hood River. Event offers Fire engine tours, kids activities and fire safety instructions.

Oct 5 – Northwest MuralFest new mural unveiling, 3:30 p.m., at Dean Dollarhide/State Farm Insurance. 503 East Second Street in The Dalles. The unveiling ceremony will be conducted by Mayor Rich Mays.

Oct. 5 – TD Mainstreet Uncorked Wine Walk, 4 – 8 p.m., check in will take place at Dean Dollerhide State Farm, Second and Laughlin Streets in The Dalles. Presale event tickets are $30 each, and can be purchased at eventbrite.com. Participants in the wine walk must be over 21 years of age and have valid ID. Limited tickets are available for purchase at the event for $40. Event is a fundraiser to support The Dalles Main Street.

Oct. 5 – 15th Annual Vintage Evening, 5:30 p.m., located at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum 5000 Discovery Drive in The Dalles. The theme of the evening is Buckaroo BBQ. Tickets for the event are $55 per person, or $500 for a table of 10. Proceeds from the event will go towards the museum. To purchase a table, individual tickets, or sponsorship, contact the Admissions Desk and Museum Store, Columbia River Trading Company, at 541-296-8600 Ext. 201.

Oct. 6 – Gardener Funeral Home Cemetery Scavenger Hunt and Fundraising Raffle, 1 p.m., located at the White Salmon Cemetery. Maps will be distributed at the information desks for White Salmon Cemetery and Gardner Funeral Home at 1:15pm. Cut off for entry will be 1:45pm. Cost of entry will be $20 per vehicle, carpooling is encouraged. All proceeds goes towards the White Salmon Cemetery.

Oct. 6 – Rocky Horror Picture Show, doors open 1:30 p.m., show starts at 2 p.m. Located at The Bingen Theater, 210 N Oak Street in Bingen. Tickets are available at www.bigbritches.org/2nd-annual-the-rocky-horror-show. For more info, contact Joe or April Garoutte at info@bigbritches.org. Please plan to arrive at least fifteen minutes early for best seating.

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

Oct. 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.

Oct. 8 – Mid-Columbia Center for Living Regular Board meeting, 11 a.m., at 1060 Webber Street in The Dalles, Room 123, or on teams at bit.ly/451UWl3-

Oct. 9 — Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Meets second Tuesday of the month. Email belinda.ballah@hoodrivercounty.gov for more info.

Oct. 10 – Youth Empowerment Shelter 10th Anniversary Fall Soiree, 5 – 7 p.m., located at The Dalles Civic Auditorium, 323 E Fourth Street in The Dalles, $10 suggested donation at the door.

Oct. 10 — 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.

Oct. 11 – District 1 Skamania County Candidate Forum, 6:30 – 8 p.m., located at the American Legion Cape Horn Post 10221 Washougal River Road in Washougal, Wash. Event is hosted by the Legion Hall committee.

Oct. 11-12 – Rocky Horror Picture Show, doors open 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Located at The Bingen Theater, 210 N Oak Street in Bingen. Tickets are available at www.bigbritches.org/2nd-annual-the-rocky-horror-show. For more info, contact Joe or April Garoutte at info@bigbritches.org. Please plan to arrive at least fifteen minutes early for best seating.

Oct. 12 — 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.

Oct 12 – Reach for Excellence at the Ruins with County Line and Hit Machine, 6 – 10 p.m., Food carts, games and prizes available, with a raffle hosted by Hood River County Education Foundation (HRCEF). General admission is $40 for adults and $20 for kids ages 5 -12. For more info and to purchase tickets, go to https://hrcef.org/join-hrcef-county-line-hit-machine-at-the-ruins-october-12/.

Oct. 13 – Rocky Horror Picture Show, doors open 1:30 p.m., show starts at 2 p.m. Located at The Bingen Theater, 210 N Oak Street in Bingen. Tickets are available at www.bigbritches.org/2nd-annual-the-rocky-horror-show. For more info, contact Joe or April Garoutte at info@bigbritches.org. Please plan to arrive at least fifteen minutes early for best seating.

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

Oct. 14 — 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.

Oct. 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.

Oct. 16 – Sense of Place 15th Anniversary Season presentation, 7p.m., at Columba Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River, or via livestream. “Community, Culture, Food: Matsutake Mushrooms” with forager Amy Petersen. Event will include a short film featuring Homer Yasui and his final Matsutake hunt. Season 15 ticket information is available online at senseofplacegorge.org and via a monthly newsletter.

Oct. 16 — 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.

Oct. 17 – Bond Measure 33-111 Informational Webinar, 12 p.m., hosted by CGCC, link to register is cgcc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwufuGoqTwpGtdWDrzEApqtiZ64uHg7lw2s#/registration. More information on Bond Measure 33-111 is available at: www.cgccbond.org.

Oct. 17 — 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.

Oct. 17 – Harvest of Hope, 5:30 p.m., event is for ages 21 and older. Located at The Ruins in Hoo River.Tickets are $37.50 per person and include food and admission. To purchase tickets, visit nextdoorinc.org/fundraisers/p/harvest-of-hope or scan the flyer’s QR code.

Oct. 17-19 – Rocky Horror Picture Show, doors open 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Located at The Bingen Theater, 210 N Oak Street in Bingen. Tickets are available at www.bigbritches.org/2nd-annual-the-rocky-horror-show. For more info, contact Joe or April Garoutte at info@bigbritches.org. Please plan to arrive at least fifteen minutes early for best seating.

Oct. 19 – Spooky Season Paint & Sip with Joy Art Studio, 5 – 8 p.m., located at AniChe Cellars, 71 Little Buck Creek Road in Underwood, Washington. Tickets include paint materials, a complimentary glass of wine, grazing table and two free raffle tickets. Event includes a silent auction. All proceeds will go directly to WAGAP’s food bank program. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.com.

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

Oct. 26 –Wasco County Historical Society annual meeting. Located at The Dalles Country Club in the historic 1922 Clubhouse. Lunch and short business meeting. Details to follow.

Oct. 31 – Bond Measure 33-111 Informational Webinar, 12 p.m., hosted by CGCC, link to register cgcc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwufuGoqTwpGtdWDrzEApqtiZ64uHg7lw2s#/registration. More information on Bond Measure 33-111 is available at: www.cgccbond.org.

Nov. 3 – Fill your pantry bulk buying market, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., located at Rockford Grange, at 4262 Barrett Drive in Hood River.

Nov. 13 – Sense of Place 15th Anniversary Season presentation, 7 p.m., at Columba Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave. in Hood River, or via livestream. Geology Alive: Understanding Geologic Hazards in the Gorge with Richard (Dick) Iverson, USGS scientist emeritus, Season 15 ticket information is available online at senseofplacegorge.org and via a monthly newsletter.

Nov. 22 – Italian Dinner & Opera Night, 5 – 8 p.m., located at AniChe Cellars, 71 Little Buck Creek Road in Underwood, Washington. Participants must be 21 or over. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.com. Event proceeds will go towards WAGAP’s two county food banks, as well as their mobile unit.

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 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.

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 May thru Sept. — KickStand Community Mountain Bike Ride, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. meet in the KickStand front parking lot. Located at 1235 State St, Hood River. Go to www.kickstandcoffee.net for more info.

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.

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 – Historic Hood River Walking Tours, 9 – 10:30 a.m., July 19 – Sept. 6. For more info and to purchase tickets, go to hoodriverhistorymuseum.org

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 — 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 beginning April 6 — 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. Pick one or all that look fun and be creative, volunteer, play games, discuss books and eat snacks. Open to ages 12 to 18. Located at Hood River Library theater, 502 State Street. 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.

Saturdays starting May 4 — Hood River Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fifth and Columbia parking lot, across from Full Sail Brewing.

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).