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.

Hood River Valley Basketball Association Open Play for grades 4-8…Thursdays from 6 p.m. to  8 p.m. at Westside Elementary School and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School.  Boys and girls, all levels are welcome.

Harmony of the Gorge Christmas Caroling Rehearsals…Tuesdays, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at Down Manor on 1950 Sterling Place in Hood River.  All singers are invited. 

Gorge Speakeasy Storytelling Night on November 5 at The Ruins in Hood River…November theme is “Plot Twists”…doors open at 6 p.m., stories start at 7 p.m.  This month’s show benefits Books for Kids Columbia Gorge.  To learn more or to volunteer to share a story go to itsangiemarie.com.

Life With The Trees:  Western Gray Squirrel Conversation with wildlife biologist Bill Weiler and environmental activist Pat Arnold.  November 5, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at The Missing Corner on 1256 Highway 141 in BZ Corners.  

One Community Health Patient Care Advocates free support to help enroll for health coverage through the Oregon and Washington Marketplace…November 6,  3 p.m.-7 p.m. and December 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at OCH’s clinic in The Dalles, November 14, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. and December 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the OCH clinic in Hood River, and November 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Skyline Hospital in White Salmon.

Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative presents a free community screening of No Place to Grow Old…documentary film on older adults aging into houselessness…November 6 at 6:30 p.m. at The Granada Theatre in The Dalles.  Free dinner for the first 150 attendees, a moderated discussion with members of the Houseless Collaborative, and the film screening.  Donations of shelf-stable food items for The Annex will be accepted at the door.

Wasco County 2025 Ageless Awards…November 7 at 2 p.m. at Mid-Columbia Senior Center on 1112 West 9th in The Dalles.

Hood River Valley High School Gorge Winter Gear Swap at Hood River Alliance Church…benefits the HRVHS alpine, snowboarding, and freeride teams.  Consignment check-in on November 7, 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m.  Early admission on November 8 at 8 a.m., $25 per person.  Main sale on November 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., $5 per person, $10 per family.

Hood River Valley High School Performing Arts Department presents Mamma Mia!…November 7-8, 14-15 at 7 p.m. and November 9 at 2 p.m. at the Bowe Theatre.  Tickets $20 adults, $15 senior citizens/students, $10 children K-8.  Available at hrvhstheatredepartment.ludus.com.

Columbia Center For The Arts 20th Anniversary Theatre Revue…November 7 at 7 p.m. at the Center on 215 Cascade Avenue in Hood River.  Tickets $20, available at columbiaarts.org.

Hood River Valley Christian Church Pre-Christmas Sale…November 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the church on 975 Indian Creek Road.  Helps support the church’s outreach program.  Please bring a canned food or non-persihable item for the Christmas Project.

Fall Fest Craft Show…November 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the American Legion on Broadway in Goldendale.

Cherry City Marketplace…November 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mid-Columbia Senior Center on 1112 West 9th in The Dalles.

Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Cabaret Fundraiser…November 8 at 6:30 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River.  Celebrating CGOA’s 20th Anniversary, presenting musical favorites from past season.  Tickets $20, and are available at gorgeorchestra.org.

Ascend The Ages…a benefit dinner & auction of The Dalles Civic elevator restoration…November 8 at The Dalles Civic.  Tickets on sale at thedallescivic.com.

Gorgeous Music Concert…Klezmer to Jazz to Classical with Dennis Williams, Andrew Ehrlich, David Kelly, Tim Mayer, and All Jazz Considered…November 9 at 3 p.m. United Methodist Church on 341 N. Main in White Salmon.

Screening of Out There:  A National Parks Story in honor of the 30th Anniversary of Oregon Parks Forever…November 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Granada Theatre in The Dalles and November 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Hood River Middle School.  Tickets $15 ($10 for seniors over 65), available at orparksforever.org.

The Dalles Veterans Day Parade…November 11 at 11 a.m.  To sign-up contact The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce at 541-296-2231 or email events@thedalleschamber.com.

Hood River Veterans Day Ceremony…including special dedication of the Nisei Veterans’ Historical Marker…November 11 at 11 a.m. at River of Life Assembly Church on 979 Tucker Road in Hood River.  Due to limited seating, registration is required by emailing Lesley Tamura at lesley.tamura@gmail.com.  Onsite public unveiling of the historical marker will follow the service at about 1 p.m. on Highway 35 at the first viewpoint area where the WWII Nisei Veterans Highway sign is located.

Sense of Place Season 16…November 12 topic is Mostly Mushrooms:  What I Discovered When I Fell In Love With Fungus  with forager & educator Krista Cushman…7 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Tickets at senseofplacegorge.org.

Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta Cello Concerto Collage…November 14 at 7 p.m. and November 16 at 2 p.m. at the Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center in Odell.  Ticket information at gorgeorchestra.org.

Gorge Leadership Institute and the Columbia Center for the Arts presents Inspire!  Celebrating Women in the Gorge…an evening on live storytelling and performing arts.  November 14 at 7 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Tickets $20 at columbiaarts.org.

Tri-County Recycling Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households and small businesses in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties…November 14 at Hood River Garbage and November 15 at The Dalles Disposal.  9 a.m.-2 p.m. both days.  Registration required one week before the event…go to tricountyrecycle.com.

Mt. Adams Elks Lodge Ladies of  Elks Holiday Bazaar…November 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Mt. Adams Elks Lodge in White Salmon.

Hood River Church of the Nazarene Christmas Bazaar…November 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.  At 2168 Belmont Ave. in Hood River.

Goldendale Adventist Christian School Christmas Craft Fair…November 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Lodge on 210 S. Columbus Ave. in Goldendale.

Screening of The Last Class with Robert Reich…November 19 at 7 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Tickets $12 at columbiaarts.org.

Sense of Place Pop-Up Event…American Wool, Regenerative Agriculture, and the Future of an Industry with Jeanne Carver of Imperial Stock Ranch…November 20 at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center.  Doors open at 5 p.m., show at 6 p.m.  Tickets at senseofplacegorge.org.

Gorge Speakeasy presents The Gorge Dating Show…November 20 at 7 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River.  Information at gorgespeakeasy@gmail.com.

St. Peter’s Altar Society 46th Annual Holiday Bazaar…November 21, noon-6 p.m. and November 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  At St. Peter’s Parish Center on 1111 Cherry Heights Road in The Dalles.

Hope Academy Spaghetti & Silent Auction Fundraiser…November 21, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at Gateway Presbyterian Church on 1111 Dry Hollow Road in The Dalles.  Adults $15, kids 12 and under $10.  Children 5 and under eat free.  Tickets available at Hope Academy and Spooky’s Pizza.

Mid-Columbia Senior Center Holiday Bazaar…November 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Center on 1112 West 9th in The Dalles.

Hood River Elks Lodge Boots & Boogie…a night of music, dance, and support for the Kye Huggins family…November 22, doors open at 6 p.m.  Suggested $20 donation at the door.  Kids welcome.

Columbia Gorge Toyota & Honda Turkey Trot Benefit Run & Walk…November 27 starting at 8 a.m. at Lewis & Clark Festival Park in The Dalles.  5K or one mile run-/walk.  $20 entry fee ($25 after November 25), 12 & under free.  Register at runsignup.com.  

Stevenson Turkey Trot 5K…November 27, at 8 a.m. at the Skamania County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall.  Advance signup at runsignup.com.  Free event, but bring a donation of non-perishable food or cash to give to the local food bank.

Twin Tunnels Turkey Trot Fun Run…fundraiser for Mosier Community School…9:30 a.m. on November 27.  Run/Walk 5K, 12K, Kids’ 1 mile.  $15 adults, $5 kids, $35 family…signup at twintunnelsturkeytrot.eventbrite.com.

The Dalles Starlight Parade…November 28 at 6 p.m. in downtown The Dalles.  Theme is “The Lights!  The Sights!  The Parade Tonight!”  (an ode to Dr. Seuss).  Treelighting follows the parade at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce.  Sign up at thedalleschamber.com.

Hood River Community Holiday Tree Lighting and Street Festival…December 5 in downtown Hood River.  Festival 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m., tree lighting between 5:45 and 6:15 at Overlook Memorial Park.  Oak Street from 1st to 6th, 2nd Street from State to Cascade, and State Street from 1st to 4th.

Festival of Trees Gala & Auction..December 5 at 6 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Proceeds support equipment upgrades for the local medical system and the Celilo Cancer Center Patient Assistance Fund.  Tickets $20 at give.adventisthealth.org/events-calendar/festival-of-trees/.  Community open house to view the trees on December 6 at the Civic Auditorium from 9 a.m. to noon.

Innovations Academy Holiday Bazaar…December 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Wahtonka Campus on 3601 West 10th in The Dalles.

Columbia Gorge Habitat for Humanity Holiday Bazaar…December 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the UCC Church on 111 East 5th in The Dalles.

Christmas In The Gorge Holiday Bazaar…December 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson.

Christmas In The Gorge at the Columbia Gorge Museum in Stevenson…December 6, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. for a visit with Santa, fun activities for all ages, and discounted holiday shopping.  Whiskey Flats Brass Band playing from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Shine Local…presented by the Greater Goldendale Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Ambassadors…December 12 & 13, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., at the Chamber of 903 East Broadway in Goldendale.  Tinsel Trail, Lighted Interactive Park, Hot Cocoa Bar, Ugly Sweater Contest.  Free admission, family friendly, open to everyone.

Family Movie Night:  The Best Christmas Pageant Ever…December 12 at Hegewald Auditorium in Stevenson.  Doors open at 6 p.m., movie at 6:30 p.m.

History Museum of Hood River County Holiday Open House…December 13, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the museum in Port Marina Park.  Free admission.

Hood River Elks Lodge Santa-Con Pub Crawl and Toy Drive…December 13.  Must be 21 and over to participate, bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Hood River Elks Kids Christmas Party.  Participating bars:  Trillium at 6 p.m., 64 Oz. Taphouse at 7 p.m., Elks Lodge #1507 at 8 p.m., Whiskey Tango at 9 p.m.

Gorgeous Music Concert…Christmas Carols and Holiday Music…December 14 at 3 p.m. United Methodist Church on 341 N. Main in White Salmon.