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Community events
April 23 — Dementia Support Group, noon via Zoom. Hosted by Christa Green. For more information and details, visit hopedementiasupport.org. Meets every other Tuesday.
April 24 — Red Cross Blood Drive at Underwood Community Center, Underwood. To register visit www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.
April 24 — Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Oregon Investment Board, 3 p.m. online only. Packet, login information at mcedd.org/meeting-packets.
April 25 — Skamania County Chamber of Commerce Advocacy Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carson Hot Springs, 372 St. Martin Road, Carson. Hear a recap of 2024 Washington State Legislative Session with guest speakers Sen. Lynda Wilson and Reps. Paul Harris and Kevin Waters. Tickets $25, includes lunch. Prepaid registration due April 22 at business.skamania.org/events.
April 26 — Game Afternoon, 1-4 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, Highway 14. Come play scrabble, cribbage, backgammon, Chinese checkers, or bring one. To arrange a ride, call Annie at 509-365-0086.
April 26-27 — Bingen and White Salmon Community Cleanup, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers needed for shifts. Sponsored by Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Club and Community Partners of Bingen-White Salmon.
April 26-28 — Pop-up Art Show, 5-7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Trout Lake Grange, Highway 141, Trout Lake. Featuring are Dennis Hartley, Anni Stumpf, Tina Morris, Carolyn Wilhelm, David Sherburne, Rowena Sandford, and Loretta Sharp.
April 27 — Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the parking lot across from Harvest Market in White Salmon.
April 27 — Simplicity Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River. Proceeds benefit the youth fund.
April 27 — Appraisal Event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ft. Dalles, The Dalles. Museum admission of $5 gives the opportunity to have one antique and/or coin appraised by experts. Window restoration demo and spinners. More info at 541-296-4547.
April 30 — Deadline to register to vote in May 21 Oregon election. Register at sos.oregon.gov/voting-elections. Voter registration forms are also available at the Post Office, Department of Motor Vehicles, and Hood River County’s Elections Office. Instructions are on the registration card.
April 30 — Dementia Support Group, 6 p.m. at Columbia Basin Care, The Dalles. Hosted by Steve Watkins. For more information and details, visit hopedementiasupport.org. Meets every other Tuesday.
May 1 — 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 1 — Cinco de Mayo Celebration, 4-6 p.m. at the Columbia Gorge Community College Amphitheater, The Dalles. Band, taco truck, piñtas, folklorico dancers and more.
May 1 — 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 2 — 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 2 — NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of the Gorge, 6:15-7:45 p.m. via Zoom. For info, call Barbara at 541-980-7264.
May 2 — Empowered Human Spiritual Living Circle, 7:30-8:30 p.m. via GoogleMeet. Make meaningful bonds in diverse community, discuss spiritual and metaphysical topics. Email BethSlowikCoaching@gmail.com for more info and/or to register. LGBTQIA2S+ inclusive, encourage members of the BIPOC to join us
May 4 — 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 4 — Leos Club Can and Bottle Collection, 9 a.m. to noon at Rosauers, Hood River. Supports local nonprofits.
May 4 — Annual Reunion of the Wasco County Pioneers, 9:30 a.m. (lunch 11:30 a.m.) at St. Mary’s Academy, 1112 Cherry Heights Road, The Dalles. $20 entry with meal; open to everyone. Includes historical picture boards.
May 4 — Feast of Words Fundraiser, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Hood River Library. Proceeds will support strategic priority of reducing barriers to access. More information at 541-386-2535, info@hoodriverlibrary.org, or hoodriverlibrary.org.
May 6 & 20 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. First and third Monday.
May 7 — Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance, 5:30-7 p.m. at Volcanic Bottle Shoppe, 1410 12th St., Hood River. Open to the public. Address questions to droof@braverangels.org.
May 7 & 21 — Dementia Support Group, noon via Zoom. Hosted by Christa Green. For more information and details, visit hopedementiasupport.org. Meets every other Tuesday.
May 7, May 14, May 28 & May 30 — Free Mobile Wood Chipping Program for Hood River County Residents. Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District local contractor available to chip branches, small trees and other woody debris for private landowners. Sign up at hoodriverswcd.org.
May 9 — PRIDE Book Club, 6-7 p.m. at The Dalles Library. “One Last Stop” by Casey McQuiston. Books available at the library. Open to people 18 and older interested in reading and discussing LGBTQ+ books. Refreshments served.
May 9 — Hidden History, 7 p.m. at The History Museum of Hood River County. Vanport Flood with Mariah Rocker of Oregon Black Pioneers. Free, donations welcome.
May 11 — 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.
May 13 — Friends of the Library, 11 a.m. in the Jean Marie Gaulke Room, Hood River Library; public welcome. More at hoodriverlibrary.org/friends.
May 13 — 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.
May 14 — 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.
May 14 — 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 14 & 28 — Dementia Support Group, 6 p.m. at Columbia Basin Care, The Dalles. Hosted by Steve Watkins. For more information and details, visit hopedementiasupport.org. Meets every other Tuesday.
May 15 — 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.
May 16 — 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.
May 21 — 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.
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 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.
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 thru Memorial Day — Free Parking, 3-6 p.m. downtown Hood River.
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.
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 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 — 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.
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).
