HOOD RIVER — Bust out your sequins and polish those dancing shoes. The iconic stage musical turned cinematic smash hit “Mamma Mia!” opens at Hood River Valley High School on Nov. 1.
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FREE NEWS: AARP Oregon is urging Medicare recipients to review their plan options during this year’s Medicare Open Enrollment period (Oct. 15 through Dec. 7) to determine the coverage that best meets their needs for 2026, and that their doctors, hospitals, and prescription drugs are covered by their plan selected.
The Wasco County Board of Commissioners will be holding a Town Hall Meeting in Maupin on Oct. 22 from 5-6 p.m. Zoom information at us02web.zoom.us/j/85289886975?pwd=Rfb0ynOUqBDwc9ExgGgxZGe3ppD22b.1.
Approximately 150 quilts were entered in the Columbia River Gorge Quilters Guild 18th annual show, held Oct. 10-11 at the Hood River County Fairgrounds. The quilts are professionally judged in six categories. Professional quilter Judith Phelps, Battle Ground, was a featured artist (www.judit…
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HOOD RIVER — A special evening of music is coming to the Gorge. In collaboration with the Bed Barn’s Church of Music, Jeffrey Foucault and Garrett Brennan will headline a dual-set concert in the historic Rockford Grange on Oct. 25.
STEVENSON — The orca, a vital member of the local marine ecosystem, faces its greatest obstacle far from the rocky Pacific Coast: four obsolete dams on the lower Snake River.
THE DALLES — Stop by Yvonne’s Art Studio on Oct. 17 at 5-7 p.m. for an exhibition of works by artist Jack Brummel. The display, featuring wood prints on handmade paper, explores the intersections of the ancient paper-making craft, ink impressions of cut wood and abstraction.
HOOD RIVER — This land is a miracle — an eternal source of life that binds us together. For Jeanne Carver, Pacific Northwest ranch wife turned sustainable, all-American retail titan, its health is at the heart of everything she practices. “The land must win,” Carver said, attributing the guiding philosophy to her late husband, Dan. “It’s our responsibility to do everything we can while we’re still here.”
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FREE NEWS: Hood River County Health Department is hosting an after hours clinic from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Families to register by Nov. 7, Donors by Nov. 14
FREE NEWS: Soroptimist International of Hood River is proud to announce its 2025 Women of Distinction Award recipients, recognizing extraordinary women who have made significant contributions to the community through leadership, service, and advocacy.
FREE NEWS: The Fill Your Pantry market will be open from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Rockford Grange.
THE GORGE — More than 200 runners, walkers, and community members registered for the Columbia Gorge CASA Fall Family Run, presented by McDonald’s of the Gorge. The event took place on Oct. 4 at the Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead in Hood River.
FREE NEWS: Plan now to shop at the annual pre-Christmas sale at Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HOOD RIVER — The History Museum of Hood River County hosted a Rotary Peace Pole dedication on Sept. 27. The free public event also included a look at the museum’s newest exhibit, “Sadako & Paper Cranes: Through Our Eyes,” on loan from the Japanese American Museum of Oregon, which opened …
CASCADE LOCKS — Turn back the clock at the Gorge Pavilion on Oct. 18 for a radiant night of rhythm and dance. The Jazz Collective Big Band will present “Saturday Night Fever,” featuring an 18-piece ensemble, transporting audiences to an era where infectious grooves and sophisticated arrangements made every Saturday night a celebration.
BINGEN — There’s a dark presence lurking in Bingen. A woman, dressed in black, quietly haunts the streets, prodding people towards the stage. Her play, “The Woman in Black,” which debuted at The Bingen Theater on Oct. 3, dares audiences to step outside their theatrical comfort zone and confront her once and for all.
THE DALLES — Calling all ghouls, goblins and witches — it’s a monster mash in the Gorge. Proudly presented by The Dalles Overground (TDO), a month-long horror movie marathon will terrify the Grenada Theater this October, celebrating Halloween and all things spooky.
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