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.
Travis Brass…high-energy brass band from the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West. Show is free and open to the public…June 3 at 7 p.m. at the Granada Theatre in The Dalles. To reserve free tickets visit afbandconcerts.com.
Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue presents Living With Fire wildfire safety forum and film night…June 5, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Granada Theater in The Dalles. Free admission, information and resources for living with wildfire, and a panel discussion with local experts. Showing of the film The West is Burning. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Tony Furtado in Concert…June 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River. $30 general admission, for ticket information go to columbiaarts.org.
Cooper Spur Post Canyon Junior Enduro Series…June 6 and June 20…series open to middle and elementary-aged riders and riders age 6 and under are invited to the Balance/Strider Bike Race at Family Man. Entry information available online.
Best of the Gorge 2025 Exhibit…juried exhibition at Columbia Arts Gallery in the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River…June 6 at 5 p.m.
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center Wildflower & Watershed Festival…June 6-8. For detailed event information, go to gorgediscovery.org.
Walleye Willie Shootout 2025 Memorial Benefit…walleye and bass contest to benefit the Celilo Cancer Center in memory of Willie & Sheila Ross…June 7-8 in the Bonneville and John Day pools of the Columbia River. Register online at give.adventisthealth.org/walleye-willie/.
Odell Garden Club Plant Sale…June 7, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at 4185 Hays Drive in Hood River.
FISH Food Bank Garden Volunteer Work Party…June 7, 9 a.m.-noon behind FISH Food Bank and Spirit of Grace Church on 1130 Tucker Road in Hood River. For more information email info.fishgarden@centralgorgemga.org.
Tri-County Recycling Free Hazardous Waste Colletion Event for households and small businesses in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties…June 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at East Gate Park in Cascade Locks. Registration one week in advance is required for businesses only…go to tricountyrecycle.com.
“Bonneville Lock & Dam: A Gift from the People of the Great Depression” with Pat Barry…Wasco County Historical Society summer program on June 7 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on 601 Union in The Dalles. Free admission and refreshments.
Oregon Ballet Theater 2…June 7 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River. Ticket information at columbiaarts.org.
Gather By The River…a critical areas awareness event hosted by Friends of the White Salmon River…June 7, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at Northwestern Park near White Salmon on 40 Northwestern Lake Road.
Underwood Community Center Second Sunday Skate Night…June 8, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at 951 Schoolhouse Road in Underwood. $3 per skater, must have your own gear. 16 & younger need an adult present.
Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Jazz Collective Big Band Summer Dance…June 8 at 7 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Toyota & Honda in The Dalles. More information available at gorgeorchestra.org.
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.
OSU Extension Food Hero Volunteer Training…June 16 at 10 a.m. at FISH Food Bank. To register go to beav.es/BeAFoodHero.
Ketchum Kalf Rodeo…June 14-15, 12:30 p.m. both days in Glenwood. For details visit glenwoodrodeo.org.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.