Mid-Columbia Senior Center Bingo every Thursday and Saturday night, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Center in The Dalles.  There will be cash prizes, and evening dinner concessions will be available. 

YouthThink Parent “Boost Camps”…parents of ages 0-8 and tweens and teens…held virtually via Zoom.  For information, call 541-506-2673.

The Dalles Library Virtual Author Talk…March 24, 11 a.m.-noon, on America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with author Shoshana Walter…signup at wascocountylibrary.com.

OSU Extension/Oregon Agricultural Trust Free Farm Financial Planning Workshop…March 24 at 1 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Community College Building 3, Classroom 3.203 in The Dalles.  Available to attend in-person or online.  RSVP and register at tinyurl.com/2026-TheDalles-Workshop.  Recording will be made available after the workshop.

Matt Baker Comedy Stunt Show…March 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library Reading Room.

Mid-Columbia Community Concerts Association presents Gentlemen’s Quartet…March 25 at 7 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Ticket information at midcolumbiacommunityconcerts.com.

Hood River Library Puzzle Competition…March 26, starting at 5:30 p.m.  Teams of 2-4 adults race to finish a 500 piece puzzle in less than 90 minutes.  Sign up at hoodriverlibrary.org.

First Christian Church Free Spring Festival…March 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.  Bounce House, face painting, and games.  Hot dogs, popcorn, and cotton candy.  At 909 Court Street in The Dalles.

Author Talk with local author Diane Keech, author of Ellie’s Great War, on March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library.

46th Annual Mid-Columbia Lions Follies…”Whodunit….powered by AI”…March 27-28 at 7 p.m. Tickets $15 general admission, $12 for seniors and students, $5 for 12 and under.  Available at olshf.org, Waucoma Bookstore, Key Bank in Hood River, or at the door.

Big Britches Productions presents Four Old Broads…March 27-28 at the Bingen Theater at 7:30 p.m.  Ticket information at bigbritches.org.

Senator Ron Wyden Town Hall…March 28 at 1:30 p.m. at the Wasco School Events Center on 903 Barnett in Wasco.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…March 29, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Center on 951 Schoolhouse Road in Underwood.  Bring your own gear, $3 per skater.  16 and under need an adult present.

Senator Ron Wyden Town Halls…March 31 at noon at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center and at 4 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School.

Hope in the African Wild with Ellen Donoghue, PhD…March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bingen Theatre.  Tickets $10 in advance at bigbritches.org or $15 at the door.

Gorge Life:  Beyond the Block:  Art Quilters of the Gorge…opening celebration on April 1, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center.  Free admission,all are welcome.

Gorge Speakeasy Storytelling Night…April 1 at 7 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River.  Theme is “The Butterfly Effect”…proceeds support Helping Hands Against Violence.  Admission by donation of any size.

Matt Baker Comedy Stunt Show…April 2 at 2 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library.

The Lost Photos of the Columbia Gorge (1914-1930’s) …presentation of restored historical photographs by photographer I.R. Robison…April 3 at 7 p.m. at the Bingen Theatre.  Ticekts $10 in advance at bigbritches.org, $15 at the door.  In partnership with the Gorge Heritage Museum.

Ordinary Days…A Musical by Theatre CamilleLynne and featuring a local teen cast…April 3-11 at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Fridays & Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.  Tickets at columbiaarts.org.

Tri-County Recycling Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households and small businesses in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties…April 4 at 10 a.m. at South Wasco High School in Maupin.  Businesses required to register by March 26, go to tricountyrecycle.com for a registration form.

Columbia Gorge Fellowship of Churches Community Easter Egg Hunt…April 4 at 11 a.m. at Hood River’s Jackson Park.  Free for kids age 2 to 11.  Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to noon.

Covenant Hood River Easter Celebration…April 4 at 1 p.m. at 455 Frankton Road in Hood River.  Singing, dancing, crafts, and food followed by Easter Egg hunts for all ages.

OSU Extension Tree Fruit Economics Symposium…April 8 at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center beginning at 8:30 a.m.  Bringing together growers, industry professionals, and experts from OSU and beyond to explore everything impacting the fruit industry.  Register by clicking here.

White Salmon-Bingen Community-Wide Yard Sales and Business Sidewalk Sales…April 10-12.  Sign up to get on the map by emailing info.mtadamschamber@gmail.com by April 7 at  1 p.m.  Call 509-493-3630 for information.

Tri-County Recycling Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households and small businesses in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties…April 11 at 10 a.m. at the Parkdale Fire Department.  Businesses required to register by April 2, go to tricountyrecycle.com for a registration form.

Run With The Wild 5K/10K…April 11 at 8 a.m. at the Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead.  100% of proceeds go directly to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.  Go to runwiththewild.com to sign up.

Shred Event…April 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mid-Columbia Senior Center.  Shred documents on site…$6 standard 1.2 cubic foot box. 300 box capacity truck, event ends at capacity.  Benefits the Mid-Columbia Senior Center.

Amazing Bubble Man…April 12 at 2 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Tickets on sale at thedallescivic.org.

Gorgeouse Music Event…3 p.m. on April 12 at United Methodist Church in White Salmon.  Held every second Sunday of the month.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…April 12, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Center on 951 Schoolhouse Road in Underwood.  Bring your own gear, $3 per skater.  16 and under need an adult present.

The Next Door Annual Happy Hour Event…April 16, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the former Rainbow house in Hood River.  Learn about The Next Door, with live music from Cyparski and Guidera.  Free 21-and-over event…RSVP required, go to eventbrite.com.

St. Mary’s Academy Fundraising Concert with internationally acclaimed rock violinist Aaron Meyer…April 17 at 7 p.m. at Old St. Peter’s Landmark.  General admission tickets $30…concert and mixer tickets including access to a pre-event mixer at Herbring House at 5:45 p.m. for appetizers and drinks are $75.  Limited number of tickets available at smatd.org.

Hippity Hoppity Skate Night…April 17 at 8 p.m. at the Hood River Elks Club, hosted by the Gorge Skate Club & Hood River Elks.  Music by DJ Swooop and ENFDJ.

Journey to the Stars conference for early childhood professionals…April 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center.  Designed to equip educators with practical, brain-based strategies to nurture emotional regulation and resilience in young children.  Cost is $35 per person.  For more information or to register, go to cgcc.edu.ccp/journey.

Run With Heart 5K…presented by Skamania PUD, the Columbia Gorge Running Club, and Skamania Lodge…April 18 at 9 a.m.  Starts and finishes at the Riverview Pavilion at Skamania Lodge.  Registration is $25 (youth 18 and under are free)…register at runsignup.com.

Art of Movement Dance Showcase…April 18, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Ticket information at columbiaarts.org.

Skyline Health Foundation Cultivate Columbia Fundraiser…an evening to strengthen rural healthcare…April 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn.  Tickets available at one.bidpal.net/cultivate26/welcome.

Westside Fire District Volunteers Blossom Breakfast…April 19, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.  at Westside Rockford Station at 4250 Barrett Driver in Hood River.  Pancakes, eggs, and ham…$12 for adults, $10 seniors and children.

Big Night in a Small Town…a feast by local chefs supporting The Next Door, Inc., April 19 at 5 p.m. at Celilo Restaurant in Hood River.  Five courses, one course per chef.  $250 a plate, only 50 tickets available.  Tickets available at givebutter.com/bignightinasmalltown.

St. Mary’s Academy Geography Fair and Open House…April 21, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at 1112 Cherry Heights Road in The Dalles.

Gorge Youth Speaks…Hood River County History Museum series to give young residents a voice to share their hopes and visions for the community and world.  April 22, 7 p.m. at the Hood River County History Museum in Port Marina Park.

Tri-County Recycling Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households and small businesses in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties…April 24 at 10 a.m. at the Sherman County Road Deparment in Moro.  Businesses and agricultural producers  required to register by April 16 by going to tricountyrecycle.com for a registration form.

Bingen-White Salmon Community Cleanup…April 24-25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at their traditional location on Marina Way south of Highway 14.  For information go to the Community Cleanup Facebook page.

Columbia Gorge Community College/Northwest Cherry Festival Fun Run…April 25 at 8 a.m.  3K,5K, and 10K routes, benefiting CGCC athletics.  To sign-up, go to cgcc.edu/fun-run.

St. Joseph’s Church 22nd Annual Plant Sale…April 25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parking lot across from Harvest Market in White Salmon.

Tri-County Recycling Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households and small businesses in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties…April 25 at 10 a.m. at Barlow Ranger District in Dufur.  Businesses required to register by April 16, go to tricountyrecycle.com for a registration form.

Cherry Festival Quilt Show…April 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Peter’s Landmark in The Dalles.

The Cherry Stomp Dance…featuring the Icons of Rock Tribute Show…April 25 at 7 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium Ballroom.  Tickets $25, available online at thedallescivic.com.  21 & over event.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…April 26, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Center on 951 Schoolhouse Road in Underwood.  Bring your own gear, $3 per skater.  16 and under need an adult present.

WagonCon gaming convention…May 1-3 at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  TTRPGS, board games, special guests, and vendors.  Gamer swapm meet on May 3, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.  Information at wagoncon.com.

5th Annual Mardi Gras for Hood River Meals on Wheels…May 2 at the Hood River Valley Adult Center.  Louisiana Style Buffet Dinner, Crawfish Boil, Live & Silent Auction, No Host Bar.  Tickets $25 in advance, call the Hood River Valley Adult Center at 541-386-2060.  21 and over event.

Raices Co-operative Farm Plant Sale…May 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Next Door parking lot on 965 Tucker Road in Hood River.

Veteran Stand Down 2026…May 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lewis & Clark Festival Park in The Dalles.  A free resource event for Veterans and their families.  Information on medical, dental, housing, employment, education, and miscellaneous services.