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Community Events
Apil 23 — Wyden Town Hall, 1 p.m. at The Dalles High School, 220 E 10th Street in The Dalles. Doors will open one hour before the start.
April 24 — Bonneville Lock & Dam: A gift from the people of the Great Depression, 7 p.m. at the History Museum of Hood River County. With Pat Berry, a 30-year lead park ranger at Bonneville Lock and Dam Visitor Center. Q&A to follow; copies of Berry’s book, “Bonneville Lock & Dam,” will also be available. Cost is $5 museum members, $7 general admission, online at www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.
April 26 — Mosier Spring Fest, at the Totem Plaza/Moco, 1011 First Avenue in Mosier.
April 26 — CGCC Fun Run, 8 a.m., starting at 1314 E 19th Street in The Dalles. 3k, 5k and 10k route options available. Students run free. To register or for more info, go to cgcc.edu/fun-run.
April 26 — 21st Annual Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot across from Harvest Market, White Salmon. Gorge-hardy veggies, herbs, annuals and perennials provided by Vanguard Nursey. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Church.
April 26 — 12th Annual Feast of Words, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Hood River Library on State Street in Hood River. Tickets are $30 per person, with children under 16 free. Tickets can be purchased at the Hood River County Library or online at: event.auctria.com/63d3079b-56cf-4070-a3be-964a33dcf31c/aa6cd270-8751-11e9-a741-3fcfcb35cbb0.
April 26 — Rolling on the River: Celebrating the History of the Gorge, 6-9 p.m. at The Ruins, 13 Railroad St., Hood River. History Museum of Hood River County’s annual fundraiser; raffle, food trucks, music by Wily & Nelson, more. Tickets $25 in advance, $35 at the door; hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.
April 27 – End of Life Educational Series in Hood River: End of Life Choices Oregon, 12:30 p.m., at the Rockford Grange at 4262 Barrett Drive in Hood River. Event is hosted The Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Donations accepted. For more information go to mcuuf2.org.
April 27 — The Dalles 10th Annual Biennial Organ Crawl, 2 p.m. Event starts at St. Peter’s Landmark, 405 Lincoln Street in The Dalles. Free event, with donations accepted to go towards organ maintenance.
April 29 — Port of The Dalles Budget Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Port Administrative Office, 3636 Klindt Drive, The Dalles. Public comment, budget information; copy of budget documents at www.portofthedalles.gov/ on or after April 21 at 5 p.m.
May 1 — Criminal Records Expungement Clinic, 2-5 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library, 722 Court St., The Dalles. Free legal assistance to apply to set aside Oregon criminal records. Clinics are every first Thursday. No appointment necessary. For more information, email 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 — The 2025 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. Eggs and omelets cooked to order and endless pancakes.
May 3 — Leos Club Can and Bottle Collection, 9 a.m. to noon at Rosauers, Hood River. Supports local 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, guided tours.
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 – 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. First and third Monday.
May 5 — White Salmon Community Meeting on Wildfire Preparedness, 6 – 8 p.m. at the White Samon Fire Station, 119 NE Church Ave. in White Salmon. For more info, go to whitesalmonwa.gov.
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. Clinics are every first Wednesday. 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; active duty, Reservist, National Guard and veterans all welcome.
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.
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