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.

White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Club Community Soup Night…September 29, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Mountain View Grange Hall on 1084 N. Estes in White Salmon.  Bring a soup, salad, bread and butter, or a dessert.  You are encouraged to brign your own utensils, plates, and beverage (Disposable will be available).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

The Dalles Art Center Artist Talk with Mark Nilsson…October 15 at 6:30 p.m.   Tickets $5, available at thedallesartcenter.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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.