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.

Wasco County 4-H Summer Camps…from mid-June through July.  For a list of available camps and registration information, go to beav.es/wascodaycamps.

Hood River County Parks and Recreation summer kids’ camps and youth sports camps…go to hoodriverparksandrec.org for details.

Historic Downtown Hood River Walking Tours…every Saturday, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. until September.   Meet at the waterfall on 2nd and State.  $15 per person, book online at hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.

White Salmon Farmers Market…Tuesdays, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., through September 30 at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon.  Information at gorgegrown.com.

Gorge Heritage Museum…open Fridays & Saturdays from noon-4 p.m. on 205 East Humboldt in Bingen.

The Dalles Library Lunchtime Concert Series…Fridays at noon…June 13 with Freddy Vilches.

History Museum of Hood River County presents Embrace The Wild Wind guest speakers series on the evolution of water sports in Hood River…June 13 at 7 p.m. with Jay Carroll and Pat Frodel…$8 for museum members and $10 for non-members.  For information go to thehistorymuseumofhoodrivercounty.org.

Central Gorge Master Gardeners Garden Gathering Series…Managing to Keeping Trees Healthy with OSU Extension Forester Glenn Ahrens.  June 14 at 10 a.m. at Hood River County OSU Extension on 2990 Experiment Station Drive in Hood River…June 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Library.

Ketchum Kalf Rodeo…June 14-15, 12:30 p.m. both days in Glenwood.  For details visit glenwoodrodeo.org.

Professional Contortionist Aerial Muse at The Dalles Public Library…June 14, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.  Short performance, Q&A session, warm-up and movement practice, and advanced movement demonstration.  Registration requested at wascocountylibrary.com.

OSU Extension Food Hero Volunteer Training…June 16 at 10 a.m. at FISH Food Bank.  To register go to beav.es/BeAFoodHero.

Dissecting the Cascade Range:  Geology of the Columbia River Gorge with geologist Andrew Dunning…June 18 at 6 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library.

The Dalles-Wasco County Library Summer Reading Kickoff Party…June 17 at 10:30 a.m.  Bounce House, snow cones, and free stuff.

Unit 20 Oregon Retired Teachers meet at noon on June 17 at Maupin City Hall.  Retired school personnel and guests from Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties are welcome to attend.  Program features Maupin Mayor Carol Beatty. 

The Dalles-Wasco County Library Movie Matinee…Paddington in Peru…June 18 at 4 p.m.  Free popcorn and drinks.

Hood River County Library District Summer Reading Kick-off…June 18 at 5:30 p.m. on the Hood River Library lawn.  Music, tacos, ice cream, and signup for the Library’s summer reading program

Downtown White Salmon Third Thursday…5 p.m.-9 p.m. on June 19.  Free.  Live music & perfomances and artisan market.  This month features a community drum & salsa with Jill Catherine.

The Dalles Library Lunchtime Concert Series…Fridays at noon…June 20 with Tim Mayer.

“Vacation Time:  Postcards from a Musical Journey” with the Gorge Sinfonietta…June 20 at 7 p.m. at the Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center.  Ticket information at gorgeorchestra.org.

Theater CamilleLynne Productions presents the Teen Theater musical production of Ride The Cyclone…June 20-21 and 27-28 at 7 p.m. and June 22 at 2 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Tickets $25 for adults, $21 for students and seniors, available at columbiaarts.org.

Historic Columbia River Highway Gorge Ride…June 21, course open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Ride extends 19 1/4 miles along the historic highway and state trail west to the Senator Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead just east of Hood River.  For registration information, go to hcrh.org.  Advance registration ends on June 16.

Emotional First Aid Training Seminar presented by Trauma Intervention Program Northwest and various community partners…June 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn.  $20 per person, register at tipnw.org.

The Dalles Art Center Annual Auction & Sock Hop…June 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the National Neon Sign Museum.  Retro diner-style dinner by Burgerville, Angela’s Panaderia classic donuts for dessert, 1950’s music by Willy & Nelson, and a costume contest.  Auction begins at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets $50, information at thedallesartcenter.org.

Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Gorge Sinfonietta Open House…a free concert for kinds and families on June 22 at 2 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.

Gorgeous Summer Music Concert…June 22 at 3 p.m. at White Salmon United Methodist Church.  Featuring Rebecca Gooch, Christopher Cheek, David Kelly, and All Jazz Considered.

The Dalles Library Virtual Author Talk…Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate…June 24 at 1 p.m.  Signup at wascocountylibrary.com.

Border Collie Show presented by the Hood River County Library District…June 24 at 2 p.m. at the Cascade Locks Library, June 25 at 2 p.m. at the Parkdale Library and at 5:30 p.m. at the Hood River Middle School Gymnasium.

Wildflowers of the Gorge Collage Workshop for Adults with Jordan Kim…June 26, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Hood River Library.  All supplies provided and no experience necessary.  Space is limited, registration required.  Go to hoodriverlibrary.org to register.  Sponsored by Friends of the Hood River County Library.

The Dalles Art Center Artist Talk on the Life’s Rich Palettes exhibit with artists Jessalyn Haggenjos and Cate Hotchkiss…June 26 at 6 p.m. at the Center on 220 East 4th in The Dalles.  Tickets $5, available at thedallesartcenter.org.

United Way of the Columbia Gorge concert and live auction…featuring the CJ Mickens Band on June 27 at the Bargeway Pub in The Dalles.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m.  Tickets $25 in advance at the Bargeway Pub, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, or at unitedwaycolumbiagorge.org.  $30 at the door.  21 and over event.

History Museum of Hood River County presents Embrace The Wild Wind guest speakers series on the evolution of water sports in Hood River…June 27 at 7 p.m. with Cory Roeseler…$8 for museum members and $10 for non-members.  For information go to thehistorymuseumofhoodrivercounty.org.

Free Community Swap Event…June 28 at 10 a.m. at the Vogt Opera House on 308 Washington in White Salmon.  No large pieces of funiture due to limited space.  Set up starts at 9 a.m.  Free event, donations accepted for The Community Backpack Program.

MosierFest 2025…June 28 at noon at the Mosier Community School.  Free admission and family friendly.  Details at mainstreetmosier.com.

Geologic Society of Oregon presents “Listening to the Rocks”…June 28, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library.  Registration required, go to wascocountylibrary.com.

Bingen Renaissance Faire…June 28 at 5 p.m. at Bingen Point.

Summer Whole Athlete Wellness Volleyball Camp with former HRVHS standout Katie Kennedy…June 28-29 and July 26-27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day.  For girls entering grades 6-9.  Register at hoodriverparksandrec.org.

Speaking of Death…an end-of-life educational series sponsored by Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and co-led by Rev. Barbara Prose and Columbia Gorge End-Of-Life Doula Tamara Thiel.  June 29 on Death Care…12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. at the Rockford Grange on 4262 Barrett Drive in Hood River.  For more information go to mcuuf2.org.

The Dalles Public Library Summer Reading Program special event presented by the Museum of Natural & Cultural History…”Power Play For The Planet”…June 30, 2 p.m.-3 p.m.  Explore the environment, design solutions, and imagine a brighter future.  Designed for families with elementary-age children.

Bubble Man at the Hood River Middle School Auditorium…July 2 at 5:30 p.m.   Presented by the Hood River County Library District.

Fourth of July Demolition Derby at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds in Goldendale.  Gates open at 10 a.m. on July 4.  Call 509-261-0484 for registration information.

Fort Dalles Fourth Hometown USA Parade…July 4 at 10 a.m.  Information at fireworksinthedalles.com.

Concert in the Park…July 4 at 11 a.m. at The Dalles City Park.  Features the Gorge Winds Concert Band.

Hood River 4th of July Fireworks…at dusk at the Hood River Waterfront.  Donate at hoodriverfireworks.com.

WAAAM Traffic Jam Car Show & More…July 12 at the WAAAM Museum in Hood River.    For information go to WAAAMuseum.org.

Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association presents Another Summer Night…July 12 at 6 p.m. at Jackson Park in Hood River.  Live music and dancing.  Free family-friendly event.

Baker/Berry Golf Tournament hosted by the Rotary Club of White Salmon-Bingen…July 19 at Indian Creek Golf Course in Hood River.  8 a.m. shotgun start.  Register by June 30, call 541-550-8467 for information.  Benefits the White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Foundation.