What’s Happening: Week of Jan. 17, 2022

Now — Microgreens Grow Along, free 14-day virtual online program from Oregon State University Extension Office. Daily lessons and how-to videos and tips at extension.oregonstate.edu/microgreens-grow-along-taller-de-cultivo-de-microplantas. English and Spanish.

Thru March 19 — Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District Native Plant Sale. All orders are online this year; an emailed confirmation will be sent after the order is placed. Orders will be ready for pickup on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2, at 3007 Experiment Station Road, Hood River. For more information, call 541-386-4588 or email Kris Schaedel, conservation specialist, at kris@hoodriverswcd.org.

Jan. 17 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. No potluck; masks required.

Jan. 17 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 6-7 p.m. virtual community celebration; m.youtube.com/channel/UC-xvyR6EU9KrbYNTzJtyNTQ/live. Music and storytelling with keynote speaker Jaime Rivera. Hosted by Somos Uno.

Jan. 19 — Winter CASA Training Begins. Contact Mike Mayfield, CASA Training Coordinator, for more in-formation. mmayfield@gorgecasa.org or 541-386-3468.

Jan. 19 — Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Hood River County Transportation District, 5:30 p.m. via Zoom, us02web.zoom.us/j/87839115422?pwd=NVJoVUxRRnFEeHZlY1NUSDlXOXJtdz09; or telephone, 253-215-8782, Meeting ID: 878 3911 5422, Password: 669992.

Jan. 20 — NORCOR Regular Board Meeting, 10 a.m. to noon via Zoom, wascocounty-org.zoom.us/j/82339021645. Call in number: 1-253-215-8782, PIN: 82339021645#.

Jan. 20 — Virtual Brewers Talk and Tasting, 6 p.m. via Zoom; link and details (beer list) at www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org. Hosted by History Museum of Hood River County, inspired by current exhibit, “Cheers!” With Matt Swihart of Double Mountain, Dan Peterson of Ferment, Bryan Keilty of Gorges Beer in Cascade Locks, and Jordan Hunt of Mountain View Brewing in Mt. Hood- Parkdale. Suggested donation $10 person.

Jan. 20 — Free Conservation Workshop, 6 p.m.; registration and details on the Underwood Conservation District’s webpage www.ucdwa.org. “The Benefits of Beaver.”

Jan. 31 — Free Screening, “Hood River,” 5:30 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library. Follows 2018 HRVHS boys soccer team; introduced by Coach Jaime Rivera with Q&A to follow screening. More at www.wascocountylibrary.com or call 541-296-2815.

Feb. 4 — First Friday Opening, 5-7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts. “Contemporary Native Voices.” More at columbiaarts.org; COVID protocols followed and proof of vaccination required to enter.

Ongoing

Feb. 4 to March 26 — Contemporary Native Voices at Columbia Center for the Arts and The Dalles Art Center; sponsored by CCA, The Dalles Art Center and Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts.

Daily — Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles. More information at www.gorgediscovery.org or call 541-296-8600.

Mondays — Movement and Yoga, 9 a.m. at the FISH Community Room, Hood River. Pay what you can if you can; all are welcome. Bring your own mat. Questions to cindy@yogavisual.com.

Mondays — Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Voci Choir Rehearsals, 6:30-8 p.m. at Valley Christian Church. All welcome. Questions to info@gorgeorchestra.org.

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday — NU-2-U Shop Open, 9 a.m. to noon at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth, The Dalles. Enter via front desk; masks required. No trying on clothes, no refunds. Donations of clothing items now accepted. More information at 541-296-4788.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday — Strong Women, 10-11 a.m. at the Cascade Locks cemetery.

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 — Movement and Yoga, 10 a.m. at the Mt. Hood Town Hall. Pay what you can if you can; all are welcome. Bring your own mat. Questions to cindy@yogavisual.com.

Tuesdays — Harmony of the Gorge Chorus, 6-8 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bingen. Please check the website for rehearsal details at www.harmonyofthegorge.com. Masks, social distancing. Info at 541-490-2481.

Tuesdays — Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Sinfonietta Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. at Valley Christian Church. All welcome. Questions to info@gorgeorchestra.org.

Wednesdays — The Dalles Rotary Club, noon via Zoom. Address: us02web.zoom.us/j/693639881?pwd=UFlNdWw2QTZGTURmRHVhY3VlZUQvQT09 (us02web.zoom.us).

First & Third Wednesday — Lyle Good Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. Drive-thru service during COVID restrictions. Come in, apply and take food home the same day.

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 — Hood River Art Club, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at FISH Food Bank Community Room, 1130 Tuck-er Road, Hood River. Thru May. Membership $25/year. Masks and vaccinations required. FISH and Spirit of Grace Church do not endorse or sponsor the event. For information contact Sue Moore, 541-490-2275.

Thursdays — The Dalles Kiwanis Club Meetings, noon at Spooky’s, The Dalles. Visitors welcome. More information at www.thedalleskiwanis.org or The-Dalles-Kiwanis-Club on Facebook. Jan. 13: Wasco Co. Veterans Service Officer Patrick Wilbern talks about services and issues for veterans; Jan. 20: Gilliam Co. District Attorney Marion Weatherford presents his case as candidate for Judge Stauffer’s position; Jan. 27: Social meeting.

Thursdays — Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m. at Working Hands Fermentation, 1021 12th St., Hood River. Friendly competition and prizes. $5 per person.

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. Masks must be worn and provided hand sanitizer used before entering; limited capacity inside.

Fridays — Movement and Resets, 9 a.m. at the FISH Community Room, Hood River. Exploring restorative movement patterns. Pay what you can if you can; all are welcome. Bring your own mat. Questions to cindy@yogavisual.com.

Fridays — Gorge Women in Black, Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. at the corner of Fifth and Oak, Hood River. Standing in silence for peace and justice. More on Facebook.

Saturdays — Saturday Night Bingo, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center. Cash prizes, dinner concessions.

Sundays — Pickup Basketball, noon 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).

Children and Teens

Tuesdays — Hood River Squares Chess Club Weekly Tournament, 5-7 p.m. Free online chess through lichess.org; click “Community” tab under “Teams.” All abilities are welcome; individuals can also make challenges any time, and games can be played at any pace. For more information on joining, email Justin at sushiokalani@gorge.net.

Tuesdays — Sea Scouts, 7-8:30 p.m. downstairs at The Dalles UCC, 111 E. Fifth St. (marine branch of Boy Scouts). Open to all teens ages 14-20. Bring mask. Info at 707- 363-5353 or ssfreedom399@gmail.com.

Wednesdays — Online Teen Hangout, 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Hood River County Library District. Games, chat, etc. Email rachelt@hoodriverlibrary.org to join. For teens.

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays — Virtual Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., sponsored by Wasco County Library. Wednesday is for babies (birth to 18 months), Thursday is for toddlers and Friday for preschoolers. For information on how to join, contact thedallespubliclibrary@gmail.com or 541-296-2815.

Thursdays — Storytime on Facebook, 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Hood River County Library District. Join Teacher Jana each week for stories and songs.

Fridays — Children’s Activity, 3-4 p.m. at Tucker Road Baptist Church, 1450 Tucker Road, Hood River. Includes bible study, mission study and fun. Ages 5-12. Contact Pastor Dean for more info at 360-944-0964.