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 County Library District Book Club & Community Circle with Emily Martin on How to Winter by Kari Leibowitz, PhD…first and third Tuesday of December, January, and February,  11:30 am.-1 p.m. at the Hood River Library Reading Room.

Gorge Happiness Presents Self-Care Circle for Parents with facilitators Emily Martin and Gabi Pacheco.  Four free sessions on Tuesdays:  February 24, and March 10…5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at Mid-Valley Elementary in Odell.  Offered in English and Spanish, free child care on site.

The Dalles Library Virutal Author Talk…Smithsonian’s Gamble with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch…February 24, 11 a.m.-noon.  To sign up, go to wascocountylibrary.com.

City of White Salmon Open House on its Transmission Main Replacement Phase IIA Project…February 24, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on 119 NE Church in White Salmon.

Underwood Community Blood Drive…February 25, 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Underwood Community Center.  For an appointment, go to underwoodcommunity.org.

Columbia Arts Gallery & Black In The Gorge present a screening of the film “Basquiat”…February 27 at 7 p.m.  At Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Tickets $13 at columbiaarts.org.

Hood River Valley High School Theatre Department presents The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie…February 27-28 at 7 p.m., and February 28 at 2 p.m. at HRVHS’ Bowe Theatre.  Tickets $20 for adults, $15 students/seniors, avaiable at hrvhstheatredepartment.ludus.com/200514490.

Gorge Rebuild It Center 2026 Reset Volunteer Day…Feburary 28 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Center on 995 Tucker Road.  Food & drinks provided, no experience needed.  To signup, go to the Gorge Rebuild It Facebook page.

Growing Through the Seasons Seed Swap…February 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Goldendale Community Library.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party…February 28, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library.  Fun for all ages, join in for rhymes, for snacks, and for fun.

My Journey To Hood River…local residents describe their path to Hood River County at an open mic event.  Each storyteller will have five minutes to share their journey.  February 28 at 2 p.m. at the Hood River Library.

2026 Columbia Gorge Young Life 14th Annual Father/Daughter Dance…February 28 at the Hood River Elks Lodge.  Tickets at https://or39.younglife.events/2026-young-life-father-daughter-dance

Hood River Rotary Club presents a screening of the biking documentary In The Dirt by T.C. Johnstone…March 4 at 6 p.m. at Wy’east Performing Arts Center in Odell.   Donations to benefit nonprofits Anson’s Bike Buddies and Silver Stallion.

Gorge Speakeasy Monthly Storytelling Night…March 4 at 7 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River.  The March theme is “Legacy.”  Admission is by donation, this month supporting the Sunshine Club.  For information go to itsangiemarie.com/gorgespeakeasy.

Washington Department of Licensing Mobile Unit…March 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Goldendale Library.  Services include first time Washington driver license or ID card, including enhanced, out-of-state transfers, renew driver license, permit or ID card, driver record, reinstatement letters, and document review for proof of identity  Call the Goldendale Library for an appointment.

Understanding The Brain In Changing Times…a bilingual talk with author Larua Miranda Olivera…March 5,  6 p.m. at the Hood River Library.

Red Cross Blood Drive…March 6, Noon-5 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library.  Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org.

Columbia Art Gallery Exhibit Opening…This Is An Old Woman by the Gorge Photography Club…March 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts on 215 Cascade Avenue in Hood River.  Exhibit continues through March 28.

Women Artists of the Gorge Artists’ Reception…March 6, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library Sprint/Baker Gallery Room.

Free Mattress Recycling Events…free drop-off on March 6 at Hood River Garbage and March 7 at The Dalles Disposal, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. both days.  Mattresses and box springs only, any type of construction or condition.  County residents only at each location, five-unit maximum.  For more information, call 541-386-2272 in Hood River or 541-298-5149 in The Dalles.

The Hoot…three-day non-profit community festival celebrating music, arts, and local culture in the heart of downtown The Dalles…March 6-8.  Presented by The Dalles Overground and the Performing Arts Initiative.  Complete information at tdoverground.org/hoot.

Central Gorge Master Gardeners Class:  Managing to Keep Trees Healthy with OSU Extension Forester Glenn Ahrens…March 7 at 9 a.m. at Hood River Valley Christian Church on 975 Indian Creek Road. Suggested donation $10, all donations given to FISH Food Bank.

The History Museum of Hood River County opens March 7 with The Pursuit of Happiness…a photo exhibition with renowned photographer Peter Marbach.  Members’ reception on March 6 at 6:30 p.m., memberships available at the door ($35 for individuals, $25 seniors/students, $50 families).

Hood River Delta Kappa Spring Fling Bingo…March 7, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Hood River Valley Adult Center on 2010 Sterling Place.  $25 ticket includeds two bingo cards and potato bar lunch.  Tickets available at Tammy’s Floral on 1215 12th Street in Hood River.  For more information or to donate, call 541-490-4155.  Supports local education scholarships, Hope for Heroes, St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, and Easter Seals.

Community Movie Matinee…March 7 at 3 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…March 8, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Center on 951 Schoolhouse Road in Underwood.  Bring your own gear, $3 per skater.  16 and under need an adult present.

The Fair Housing Act & You…March 10 at the Goldendale Community Library…sessions at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.   Join the Fair Housing Center of Washington for a free, one-hour session that explains your rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act in an easy-to-understand way, with real-life examples and time for questions. Designed for renters, homeowners, and anyone who wants to better understand how housing works.  Register at fvrl.org.

Central Gorge Master Gardeners Association Garden Gathering Workshop Series…Wild and Wonderful Natimve Plants on March 10, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library and March 14, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Hood River County Extension Center.  

The Fair Housing Act & You…March 12 at the White Salmon Valley Community Library…sessions at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.   Join the Fair Housing Center of Washington for a free, one-hour session that explains your rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act in an easy-to-understand way, with real-life examples and time for questions. Designed for renters, homeowners, and anyone who wants to better understand how housing works.  Register at fvrl.org.

Big Britches Productions presents Four Old Broads…March 13-28 at the Bingen Theater.  Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.  Ticket information at bigbritches.org.

4-D Barrel Racing Fundraiser for the Klickitat County Fair & Rodeo Queen program…March 14 at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds in Goldendale.  For information call 509-366-0509.

Second Saturday at the WAAAM Air & Auto Museum in Hood River…March 14.  Activities take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Hood River County 4-H Super Saturday…March 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School.  Day of hands-on learning and fun for ages 5-12, with a lineup of workshops on topics like gardening, crafts, STEM, and animals.  You do not have to be a 4-H member to attend.  Registration $5 for 4-H members, $10 for non-members.  Pizza lunch provided for an extra $5, or bring your own sack lunch.  Full schedule and registration at extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/hoodriver/events/hood-river-4-h-super-saturday.

Maupin Garden Expo and Seed Giveaway & Swap…March 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Maupin Civic Center.  OSU Master Gardeners, door prizes, houseplant sale, flower seeds, gardening videos, and more.

St. Paddy’s Leprechaun 5K…March 14 at 11:30 a.m. in downtown Stevenson.  Run/Walk starts and ends at Walking Man, with the course looping through the waterfront and downtown.  Cost is $20, increases to $30 after March 12.  Sign up at runsignup.com.

Taste of Tsuruta Fundraiser…March 14, 5 p.m. at Mt. Hood Winery on 2882 Van Horn Drive in Pine Grove.  Benefits Hood River-Tsuruta Sister City program.  Dinner includes traditional and local Japanese cuisine, and there will be silent and live auctions.  Tickets $50 per person or $500 for a table of eight…email hoodriversistercity@gmail.com or contact a Sister City board member.

Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association’s Jazz Collective Big Band and Stages Musical Theatre ensembles come together to croon the night away to beloved Broadway musicals…March 14 at 7 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River.  Swingin’ on the dance floor highly encouraged.  Tickets $25 for adults, $20 for CGOA members, available at gorgeorchestra.org.

Columbia Center For The Arts presents A Poet, a film by Simon Mesa Soto…March 14 at 7 p.m.  Tickets $13, available at columbiaarts.org.

Even War Has Rules…two-hour class provides an introduction into International Humanitarian Law…March 16 at 3 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library.

Sense of Place Series…March 18 on Rattlesnakesssss: Shedding the Myths to Meet the Snake with Herpetologist Adrian Slade…7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Ticket information at senseofplacegorge.org.

Shaping The Future…Community Leagcy Initiative on estate planning hosted by a number of local non-profits…March 19, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center.  Pre-registration encourged at bit.ly/legacy-initiative-2026.

Underwood Conservation District TreeFest…March 21 at Rhinegarten Park in White Salmon.  Native plant sale, informational partner booths with valuable resources, music and a food cart, family-friendly activities.

Prepare To Hike The Gorge…March 21, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library.  Volunteers from the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue will present hiking preparedness, the physical demands of area trails, and best practices to research critical information on variables like weather conditions, snow levels, terrain, and trail difficulty.  Attend in person or online, to register for online go to fvrl.org.

Mid-Columbia Community Concerts Association presents Gentlemen’s Quartet…March 25 at 7 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Ticket information at midcolumbiacommunityconcerts.com.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…March 29, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Center on 951 Schoolhouse Road in Underwood.  Bring your own gear, $3 per skater.  16 and under need an adult present.

Ordinary Days…A Musical by Theatre CamilleLynne and featuring a local teen cast…April 3-11 at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Fridays & Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.  Tickets at columbiaarts.org.