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Community Events
May 1 — Criminal Records Expungement Clinic, 2-5 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library, 722 Court St., The Dalles. No appointment necessary. Information at lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com.
May 1 — 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.
May 2 — Mid Columbia Fire & Rescue Meeting, 11 a.m. at Station 1, 1400 W. Eighth St., The Dalles. The public may observe and/or listen to the meeting virtually; links can be found on the agenda on the district’s website, www.mcfr.org.
May 2 – 4 — Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., visit artists studios all over the Mid-Columbia Gorge. For more info and a map of artists studios, go to www.gorgeartists.org.
May 3 — 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.
May 3 — Leos Club Can and Bottle Collection, 9 a.m. to noon at Rosauers, Hood River. Supports nonprofits.
May 3 — Simplicity Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hood River Valley Christian, 975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River.
May 3 — Columbia Gorge Food Bank Community Open House, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3525 Crates Way, The Dalles. Kid-friendly activities, food and snacks, interactive food drive sorting station, tours.
May 3 — Mayfaire, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rheingarten Park, White Salmon. Music, food, creative activities, and time-honored local traditions, such as the Maypole Dance; free, family friendly.
May 3 — Dia del Niño 2025, 1 – 4 p.m., at Mid-Valley Elementary School, 3686 Davis Drive in Hood River. Join us for music, food, face painting, treats, free books, children’s activities, raffles and much more.
May 4 — Lyle Lions Second Annual Car Show, noon to 4 p.m. on Highway 14 in Lyle. Taco feed and silent auction will be taking place. Event is a fundraiser to support a future electronic community signboard.
May 5 & 19 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14.
May 5 — White Salmon Community Meeting on Wildfire Preparedness, 6 – 8 p.m. at the White Salmon Fire Station, 119 NE Church Avenue in White Salmon. For more info, go to whitesalmonwa.gov.
May 6 — Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance, 6-7:30 p.m., Riverside Community Church, Fourth and State Streets, Hood River. Open to the public. Questions to droof@braverangels.org or taspitarte@braverangels.org.
May 7 — Criminal Records Expungement Clinic, 3-6 p.m. at 601 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Free legal assistance to apply to set aside Oregon criminal records. No appointment necessary. For more information, email lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com.
May 7 — 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.
May 8 — 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.
May 10 — WAAAM Second Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River.
May 10 — Skamania Sip N’ Stroll, noon – 5 p.m., starting at the Skamania County Chamber office, 167 NW Second St., Stevenson.
May 11 — Mother’s Day Spring Market, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Hoffman Hills Lavender Farm, 6140 Mill Creek Road in The Dalles.
May 12 — Friends of the Library, 11 a.m. in the Jean Marie Gaulke Room, Hood River Library; public welcome. More at hoodriverlibrary.org/friends.
May 12 — Monthly Grief Group, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Pioneer Center, 501 NE Washington St. More info at maggie@maggieconverse.com or 503-395-4738.
May 13 — 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.
May 13 — 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.
May 15 — 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.
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