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 Farmers Market…every Saturday from June 6 to October 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at City Park in The Dalles.
Bug Hunting with Martin…September 30 at 3 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library. For all ages.
Hood River County Health Department Mama Meet Up…social time, infant feeding support, milestone checks, and resource sharing for mothers who are pregnant or have a baby under the age of 1…September 30, 4 p.m.-5 p.m. at Pine Grove Elementary School on 2405 Eastside Road in Hood River. Drop-in, no registration required.
Hood River Library Book Launch…The Warm Cookie Effect with author Samantha Irwin…September 30, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Hood River Library Reading Room.
Red Cross Blood Drive…October 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Bonneville Lock and Dam. Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org.
The Dalles Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s in The Dalles…October 1 speaker is on the Backpack Program…visitors are welcome.
Hood River-White Samlon Bridge Authority Commissioners will be available to discuss the Bridge Replacement Project on October 1, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Soca Wine Shop & Bar in White Salmon.
Parent Cafe…October 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Pine Grove Early Intervention on 2405 Eastside Road in Hood River. Free dinner & child care provided.
White Salmon Valley Reads Event…Artist Talk & Exhibit Reception…October 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library Community Library Sprint/Baker Gallery Room.
Talk Tech To Me…new exhibition at the History Museum of Hood River County opens to the public on October 2. Museum members reception on October 1 at 7 p.m. with guest speaker Jason Hartmann. Buy or renew a membership at hoodriverhistorymuseum.org or at the door.
Klickitat & Skamania Counties Veterans Stand Down…October 2-3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Mt. Adams Elks Lodge on 124 NE Church Avenue in White Salmon. Learn about services available to Veterans and their families. Sponsored by American Legion Posts 87, 116, and 137, and Elks Lodge #1868.
Big Britches Productions presents Jerome Bixby’s The Man From Earth…October 2-17 at the Bingen Theater. Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets at bigbritches.org.
Community Roots Wellness Hub “Fund The Hub” Community Event…October 2, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at 432 NE Tohomish in White Salmon. Open House, Kids Activities, Finger Foods & Refreshments, Silent Auction, Music, and more.
Columbia Gorge CASA Fall Family Run & Costume Contest…October 3 at 9 a.m. at the Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead in Hood River. 5K & 1 mile run/walk. Free for kids. Register at gorgecasa.org.
Glenwood Fall Bazaar…October 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Glenwood School. Vendors, silent auction, breakfast & lunch.
Hood River County Children’s Fair…October 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mid-Valley Elementary School in Odell. Fun, engaging, and educational activities designed to promote family bonding and community connection. Free event.
The Dalles Community Read Event: “Once Upon a Chlling Note” with violinist Lauren Guerin…October 3 at 10:30 a.m. at The Dalles Library.
Hood River Orchard & Ale Festival…October 3, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Hood River Waterfront Event Site. Visit orchardandale.com for details and ticket information.
Underwood Conservation District Logtoberfest Native Plant Sale…October 3, noon-4 p.m. at the Historic Wind River Nursery, nine miles north of Carson on the Wind River Highway. Local beer & live music, food & craft vendors, chainsaw carving, logging demonstration, and more. More information at ucdwa.org.
Hood River Library Family Movie Matinee…October 3 at 2 p.m. Film is “Coco.” Snacks and drinks provided.
Harvest & Heritage…Columbia Gorge Discovery Center 17th Annual Vintage Evening Dinner & Auction…October 3 at 5:30 p.m. Ticket information at gorgediscovery.org.
Artists of the Gorge Reception…October 3, 6 p.m. -8 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library. Exhibit on display through October 30.
Community Movie Matinee…October 4 at 2 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library. Family friendly movie.
“A Million Miles Away” Screening…biopic about Jose Hernandez and his path from farmworker to becoming an engineer and an astronaut…October 4 at 2 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library.
Red Cross Blood Drive…October 5, noon-5 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library. Register at redcrossblood.org.
Local Legends: Hood River History Talks…new History Museum of Hood River County speaker series at the Lightwell Hotel in downtown Hood River. October 5 speaker is Lorraine Carstrom on “A Walk in the Hood: a virtual tour of Hood River.” Tickets $12, $10 for museum members, $5 for ages 18 and under. Tickets available at hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.
Hood River County 4-H Food Preservation Workshops for youth ages 9-18. October 6 on Refrigerator Pickles, October 15 on Freezer Jam, October 22 on Fruit Leather, and October 29 on Apple & Kale Chips. All at 5:30 p.m. at the OSU Extension Office on 2990 Experiment Station Drive in Hood River. Cost is $5 per class. Register at beav.es/YAp.
Red Cross Blood Drive…October 7, noon-5 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Church on 1631 8th Street in Hood River. Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org.
The Dalles Library Virutal Author Talk…October 8 at 11 a.m. on “Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism” with Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo. Register at wascocountylibrary.com.
The Dalles Art Center Exhibit Opening Party for Mark Nilsson: 50 Years of Art…October 8, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Free to enter.
Hope Starts Here Fall Soiree…annual fundrasier for the Youth Empowerment Shelter…October 8, 6 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Dinner, silent auction, live music. Tickets $25 at yeshelter.org.
White Salmon Valley Reads Event…”The Mazamas: 133 Years of Adventure, Science, and Culture” with Mazama Library & Historical Collections Manager Matthew Brock…October 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library.
Hood River Library Writers Open Mic…October 8, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Hood River Valley Harvest Festival…October 9-11 at the Hood River Waterfront Event Site. Details at visithoodriver.com
Columbia Center for the Arts presents Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451…October 9-25 at the Center in Hood River. Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets at columbiaarts.org.
The Dalles Farmers Market Harvest Fest…October 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Dalles City Park. Last market of the summer season.
Central Gorge Master Gardeners Workshop on Marigold Wreathmaking…October 10 at 10 a.m. at the OSU Extension Center in Hood River and on October 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library.
Hood River Library Teen Crafternoon Fall Edition…October 10, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Cozy cat and ghost-themed crafts.
Stevenson Grange Community Resilience Series: “The Extraordinary Caterpillar”…October 10 at 2 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library. A free program.
“A Million Miles Away” Screening…biopic about Jose Hernandez and his path from farmworker to becoming an engineer and an astronaut…October 10 at 2 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library.
Mountain Town Throwdown…October 10, 3 p.m.-10 p.m. in downtown White Salmon, hosted by the Northshore Foundation and Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce. Headliners will be The Gold Souls. Over 30 artisan vendors. Tickets $20 in advance at explorewhitesalmon.com, $25 day of event.
Hood River Aquatic Center October Lifeguard Class…starts October 10. Go to hoodriverparksandrec.org for more information.
White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Club Foundation 202 Koroga Fundraiser…October 11, 3 p.m-6 p.m. at 415 NW Strawberry Mountain Lane in White Salmon. Enjoy food & wine, music by Jamba Marimba, meet special guests from Kenya, and see how Rotary projects impact lives. Click here for tickets, or go to the White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Club Facebook page for details.
Underwood Community Center Skate Night…October 11, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Bring your own gear, $3 per skater, 16 and under need an adult present. At 951 Schoolhouse Road in Underwood.
Hood River Library Free Yoga Series…October 10, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. More information at hoodriverlibrary.org.
The Dalles Library Virutal Author Talk…October 13 at 11 a.m. on “The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius” with David Epstein. Register at wascocountylibrary.com.
Hood River County Health Department Mama Meet Up…social time, infant feeding support, milestone checks, and resource sharing for mothers who are pregnant or have a baby under the age of 1…October 14, 4 p.m.-5 p.m. at Pine Grove Elementary School on 2405 Eastside Road in Hood River. Drop-in, no registration required.
Strategic Wildfire Planning for White Salmon…October 14 at 6 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library.
Sense of Place Storytelling Series…October 14 on “Homegrown Drone: How a Rural Place Launched a Tech Revolution” with Jason Hartmann of the Columbia Gorge Tech Alliance. 7 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts. Tickets at columbiaarts.org.
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District Regional Economic Development Strategy Session 3…October 15 at 8:30 a.m. at Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles. Register at eventbrite.com.
Red Cross Blood Drive…October 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Columbia High School Fieldhouse. Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org.
The Dalles Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s in The Dalles…October 15 speaker is Columbia Gorge Community College President Dr. Kenneth Lawson…visitors are welcome.
The Next Door Harvest Of Hope Fundraiser…October 15 at 5:30 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River. Live music, food, and silent auction. $50 per person, ticekts at givebutter.com. 21 and over event.
White Salmon Valley Reads Author Talk with Christopher Van Tilburg, author of Crisis on Mount Hood: Stories from 100 Years of Mountain Rescue…October 15, 6:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library.
The Dalles Art Center Artist Talk with Mark Nilsson…October 15 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $5, available at thedallesartcenter.org.
Higher Education Fair…October 16, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at Horizon Christian School on 700 Pacific Avenue in Hood River. Sessions on Financial Aid & FAFSA at 4:30 and 6:30, Planning & Applying to Higher Ed at 5 p.m., Career Pathways at 5:30 p.m., and Working While Studying Opportunity at 6 p.m.
Dungeon Crawler Carl Party…October 16 at 6 p.m. at Buddy’s Arcade in Cascade Locks. Sponsored by the Hood River Library Foundation and Hood River Hobbies. More information at hoodriverlibrary.org.
Columbia Gorge Marathon…October 17-18 in Hood River. 5K, 10K, and Kids’ Community 1K run on October 17, Marathon & Half-Marathon on October 18. Complete information at columbiagorgemarathon.com.
Stevenson Mushroom Festival…October 17. Full day of family-friendly fungi fun. Collect stamps in a Passport Book from participating locations offering crafts, events, presentations, discounts, and promotions throughout Stevenson. Details at stevensonmushroomfestival.com.
One Community Health 40th Anniversary Block Party…October 17, noon-4 p.m. at One Community Health on 849 Pacific Avenue in Hood River.
Mushroom Hunting Survival with Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue volunteers…October 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library.
Mushroom Hunting for Beginners…October 17, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library.
The Dalles Witches Walk…October 17, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Witches Dance at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m.
Seed Saving…October 18, 2 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library.
Mid-Columbia Community Action 2026 Housing Heroes…dinner, dessert, raffle, short films, and a program celebrating MCCAC’s work in the community…October 18 at 5 p.m. at the Granada Theater in The Dalles. Tickets $50 at mccac.com.
The Dalles Library Movie Night at the Granada…Into The Woods on October 16 at 6 p.m.
Tween & Teen Horror Movie Night…October 19, 4:30 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library. For ages 9-19.
A bilingual puppet show by Venezuelan Americans Melissa and Carlos Bertran…”La Ratoncita Presumida/The Vain Little Mouse”….October 20 at 3:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library and October 21 at 4:30 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library.
HAVEN From Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and the Wasco County Domestic Violence Council Annual Candlelight Vigil…October 20 at 6 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.
Red Cross Blood Drive…October 21, 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Underwood Community Center. Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org.
Red Cross Blood Drive…October 21, 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org.
The Dalles Community Read Movie Matinee…Tangled…October 21 at 3 p.m. at The Dalles Library.
Tri-County Recycling Free Hazardous Waste Collection Event for ag producers, and small businesses in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties…October 22 at 10 a.m. at Hood River Garbage. Registration is required by 4 p.m. October 15, register at tricountyrecycle.com.
Red Cross Blood Drive…October 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Community College Building #2 in The Dalles. Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org.
The Dalles Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s in The Dalles…October 22 speaker is The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lynn Cox…visitors are welcome.
SHIBA Medicare Assistance…October 22, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library. Call 360-759-4676 or email AAADSW.SHIBA@dshs.wa.gov to get an appointment.
Once Upon a Murder…Murder Mystery Dinner Event at The Dalles Library. October 22 at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required, space is limited. Register at wascocountylibrary.com.
White Salmon Valley Reads…meet K-9 Ellie (and her handler Jim Jones from Klickitat County Search & Rescue)…October 22, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library. Learn local adventure safety tips.
Tri-County Recycling Free Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households, ag producers, and small businesses in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties…October 23 at 10 a.m. at the Wasco Event Center in Wasco. Registration required for businesses and ag producers by 4 p.m. October 15, register at tricountyrecycle.com.
Red Cross Blood Drive…October 23, noon-5 p.m. at Hampton Inn & Suites in Hood River. Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org.
Grossology STEM Night…October 23, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. Explore spooky, slimy science experiments, enjoy cauldron nachos & chili, and show off your costume. Free admission.
Friends of The Dalles Library Book Sale…October 24, 9 a.m.-noon, in the upper parking lot of the library.
Fort Dalles Riders Club Fall Fun-O-Rama…October 24 at 10 a.m. at the Fort Dalles Riders Club on 1023 Irvine Street W. in The Dalles. Bring your horse, costume, and a dish.
American Cancer Society & Relay For Life Survivor and Caregivers Luncheon…October 24 at noon at the Portage Grill at the Columbia River Hotel in The Dalles. All proceeds benefit the Relay For Life Mid-Columbia team.
The Dalles Library Community Read Event: The Wicked Queen’s Pickling 101…the basics of safe home pickling…October 24 at 2:30 p.m. Registration required at wascocountylibrary.com.
Hood River Library Teen Halloween Party…October 24, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Costumes, games, movie, and food.
Underwood Community Center Skate Night…October 25, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Bring your own gear, $3 per skater, 16 and under need an adult present. At 951 Schoolhouse Road in Underwood.
The Black Forest Haunted House at The Dalles Library…October 28-29, 3 p.m.-7 p.m…October 30, 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m….and October 31, noon-2 p.m. and 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. All ages welcome.
Hood River County Health Department Mama Meet Up…social time, infant feeding support, milestone checks, and resource sharing for mothers who are pregnant or have a baby under the age of 1…October 28, 4 p.m.-5 p.m. at Pine Grove Elementary School on 2405 Eastside Road in Hood River. Drop-in, no registration required.
The Dalles Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s in The Dalles…October 29 speaker is a Youth Protective session with Mary Stocks…visitors are welcome.
Columbia Gorge Toyota Honda Trunk or Treat…October 29, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at 1900 West 6th in The Dalles. Free bounce house, face paint, popcorn, cotton candy, costume contest.
Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher…October 30 at 11 a.m. at The Dalles Library. For all ages.
The Dalles Library After Hours Teen Haunted House Party for ages 11-18…October 30 at 6:30 p.m. Parents must drop off and sign in their teens.
Spooky Nature Journaling…October 31, 11 a.m-12:30 p.m. at The Dalles Library. For teens and adults.
The Dalles Community Read Event: Storyteller Will Hornyak with stories of the Brothers Grimm…October 31 at 2 p.m. For all ages.
Hood River Library Halloween Party…Crafts, Treats, and Glow in the Dark Room…October 31, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Stevenson Community Library Tween and Teen Haunted House…October 31, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. For ages 9-19.
Dia De Los Muertos…November 2, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library. Live music, dancers, food, arts & crafts, storytime, and more. Presented by The Dalles-Wasco County Library and The Next Door. Free entry.
Local Legends: Hood River History Talks…new History Museum of Hood River County speaker series at the Lightwell Hotel in downtown Hood River. November 2 speaker is Suzi Conklin on “Hops and Hollywood: Prohibition, Movies, and More in the Hood.” Tickets $12, $10 for museum members, $5 for ages 18 and under. Tickets available at hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.
Timewinder Tales…from the Glacier to the Gorge: 100 Years of Crag Rat Lore…November 5 at 7 p.m. and November 8 at 2 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River. Fundraiser for The History Musum of Hood River County. Tickets $25 for museum members, $30 for non-members, $10 for students under 18. Tickets available at hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.
Mill Creek Holiday Makers Market…handcrafted gifts, local vendors, and holiday cheer…November 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and November 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Mill Creek Hall on 6290 Mill Creek Road in The Dalles.
Hood River County Library District Puzzle Competition…November 7, 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Library Reading Room. Teams of 2 to 4 people race to finish a 300 piece puzzle in less than 90 minutes. Sponsored by the Hood River County Library Foundation and Hood River Hobbies.
Underwood Community Center Skate Night…November 8, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Bring your own gear, $3 per skater, 16 and under need an adult present. At 951 Schoolhouse Road in Underwood.
Hood River Library Writers Open Mic…November 12, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Free Hazardous Waste Collection Events for households and small businesses in Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman counties…November 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hood River Garbage and November 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Dalles Disposal. Registration required, go to tricountyrecycle.com. Small businesses must register by 4 p.m. on November 5, and households must register by midnight before the event.
The Archaeology Roadshow…November 14 at 11 a.m. at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. The Archaeology of Fire & Water features dozens of exhibits and activities. Visitors are invited to bring personal objects they wish to know more about with a panel of experts (no financial appraisals are given).
Sense of Place Storytelling Series…November 18 on “Talking Trees: Family & Timber” with Phil & Steve Rigdon of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. 7 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts. Tickets at columbiaarts.org.
Hood River Library Author Talk with Chuck Thompson, author of Sasquatch Country…November 19 at 6 p.m.
St. Peter’s Altar Society Holiday Bazaar…November 20, noon-6 p.m., and November 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Peter’s Parish Center on 1111 Cherry Heights Road in The Dalles.
Underwood Community Center Skate Night…November 22, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Bring your own gear, $3 per skater, 16 and under need an adult present. At 951 Schoolhouse Road in Underwood.
Columbia Gorge Toyota Honda Turkey Trot Benefit Run…November 26 at 8 a.m. at Lewis & Clark Festival Park in The Dalles. Entry $20 ($25 after November 25), 12 and under free, dogs welcome. All proceeds donated to the Columbia Gorge Food Bank. Signup at runsignup.com.
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center Wreath Making Event…December 5, drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Local Legends: Hood River History Talks…new History Museum of Hood River County speaker series at the Lightwell Hotel in downtown Hood River. December 7 speaker is Prof. Scott Baker on “Rock and Roll: The Dynamic Geology of the Gorge.” Tickets $12, $10 for museum members, $5 for ages 18 and under. Tickets available at hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.
Sense of Place Storytelling Series…December 9 on “What’s Blooming in the Columbia? (And Why It Matters to You” with Lorri Epstein and Miles Johnson of Columbia Riverkeeper. 7 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts. Tickets at columbiaarts.org.
Hood River Library Writers Open Mic…December 13, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.