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. 

Wasco County Veteran Services Office Monthly Veterans Coffee Social…second Tuesday of each month at 8 a.m. at Kaino’s Coffee & Pizza on 418 East 2nd in The Dalles.  For information call 541-506-2502.

Hood River Library Makerspace…Saturdays, 10 am.-2 p.m.  Crafty Saturdays at the Parkdale and Cascade Locks library branches…also 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  For information go to hoodriverlibrary.org.

Hood River County Christmas Project registration is now open.  Families must live in Hood River County and meet state of Oregon low income eligibility standards.  To register go to hoodrivercountychristmasproject.com.  For assistance, call 541-329-0901.  Registration ends November 30.

A Long Road to Travel will be on display at The History Museum of Hood River County through December 31…a collaboration between The History Museum of Hood River County and the Japanese American Museum of Oregon. It is based on and expands from two exhibitions: What if Heroes Were Not Welcome Home, a traveling show organized by the Oregon Historical Society and co-curated by Linda Tamura and Marsha Matthew, and Humble Heroes, which was shown at the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (now the Japanese American Museum of Oregon).

The local SHIBA Medicare counseling program is taking appointments for the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period ending December 7.  Call 541-288-8341 for a telephone or in-person appointment at the Hood River Valley Adult Center or Mid-Columbia-Medical Center in The Dalles.  Counseling in Spanish is available.

The Dalles Art Center Holiday Show…opening night December 1, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. with music by Dennis Williams & Friends.  Exhibition open through December 31.

Wy’east Community Church Christmas Bazaar…December 2-3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days.  The church is located in downtown Odell.

Riverside Community Church Advent Concert Series…December 2 at noon with Tess and Patrik Barr and Moe Dixon.  At the Riverside sanctuary on 317 State in Hood River.  Concert is free, attendees can make a gift for future concerts.

Gifted…a silent auction benefiting Columbia Center for the Arts featuring artwork from the Mills Family Collection…December 2, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Center in downtown Hood River.  Bidding begins at 6 p.m.  Go to columbiaarts.org for more information.

Hood River Holidays on December 2…static parade at 5:30 p.m., tree lighting at 7 p.m.

Festival of  Trees Gala & Auction…December 2 at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Doors open at 6 p.m., auction at 7 p.m.  21 & over event, tickets $20, available at mcmc.net/fot or call 541-296-7275.  Proceds support Mid-Columbia Health Foundation nursing scholarship funds and patient assistance funds, and the Celilo Cancer Center Fund.  Community open house on December 3 to view the trees from 9 a.m. to noon at the Civic, all ages are welcome.

Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Jazz Collective Big Band Holiday Dance…December 2 at 7 p.m. at the Granada Theater in The Dalles.  Tickets $20, available through gorgeorchestra.org.

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center Holiday Open House…December 3, free admission all day.  Kids activities from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., raptor presentations at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., Santa visit from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Pictures with Santa…free fundraiser for Leo Phillips Scholarship.  December 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Westside Fire Station 1 on 4250 Barrett Drive in Hood River.

Fort Dalles Riders Country Christmas Fair & Tack Sale…December 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1023 Irvine Street in The Dalles.

Cascade Locks Family Movie Matinee…December 3…even a “bad guy” needs a little help from his friends…begins at 3 p.m.  Snacks and drinks provided.

I’m Dreaming of a White Salmon Tree & Menorah Lighting…December 3 at 5 p.m. at Riverview Bank in White Salmon.

Mid-Columbia Community Choir Holiday Concerts…”Invitation to a Miracle”…December 3 at 7 p.m. at Hood River Valley Christian Church benefiting FISH Food Bank…December 4 at 3 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in White Salmon benefiting Washington Gorge Action Programs.

Serious Theater presents a concert of Christmas Music on the Phelps d’Autremont organ with local organist Garry Estep…featuring classical, traditional, and popular Christmas music.  December 4 at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church on 10th and Union in The Dalles.  Admission is by donation.

Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue ELFF Canned Food Drive…December 6, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. at Fire Station 1 on 1400 West 8th in The Dalles.  Take a driving tour of ELFF Drive and see decorated fire trucks and other displays, Santa and Sparky the Fire Dog will be there, and firefighters will be on site to collect non-perishable food or cash donations to go directly to local food pantries.  In partnership with the Salvation Army, St. Vincent dePaul, and The Dalles Lions.

Mt. Adams Institute Sense of Place Lecture Series…December 7 with Kevin Price and Tova Peltz on the return of the Mitchell Point Tunnel…7 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts.  Tickets $10, available at eventbrite.com.

Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce Annual Members Meeting…December 8 at The Garage Event Space in Bingen.  Social hour at 5 p.m., new member showcase, 6 p.m. awards and recognition ceremony.  RSVP required by December 4, call 509-493-3630

Riverside Community Church Advent Concert Series…December 9 at noon with Charles Crosman.  At the Riverside sanctuary on 317 State in Hood River.  Concert is free, attendees can make a gift for future concerts.

Winter Songs by Kathryn Claire…featuring Sid Ditson and Don Henson…December 9 at 7 p.m. at The Dalles UCC Church on 111 East 5th.  Doors open at 6:15 p.m.  Tickets at the door, $10-$20 suggested donation.

Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Voci Community Choir Holiday Pops Concert…December 9 at 7 p.m. and December 11 at 2 p.m. at the Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center in Odell.  Tickets $25 for adults ($15 for CGOA members), $5 for youth age 10-17, free for kids under 10.  Tickets available at gorgeorchestra.org.

Dufur Hometown Christmas on December 10.  Christmas craft bazaar at St. Alphonsus Church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., photos with Santa at We3 Coffee/Deli from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, cookie decorating at Dufur Valley Tavern, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., and Lighted Tractor Parade around 4:30 p.m.

Mill A Last Minute Bazaar at Evergreen Community Church on 432 Jessup Road in Cook…December 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Downtown Santa Marketplace…December 10 & 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Gift wrapping, games, sleigh rides, pictures, and community vendors.

Maupin Holiday Bazaar…December 10, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Maupin.

It’s All About You Shopping Bazaar…December 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Dalles Eagles.

The Dalles Civic Auditorium Craft Fairs…December 10 & 17…10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days.

Holiday Spectacular IV with Anna Viemeister…live music and fun for the whole family…December 10 at 7 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Tickets $20 at Sawyer’s Ace Hardware or at the door.

Cascade Singers Christmas Concerts in The Dalles…December 11 at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church…December 15 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church…December 17 at 7 pm. at St. Peter’s Landmark…December 18 at 2 p.m. at United Church of Christ Congregational…and December 22 at 7 p.m. at Christian Science Church.

2022 Aaron Meyer Christmas Concerts…December 11 at the Best Western Hood River Inn to benefit the United Way of the Columbia Gorge.  Kids concert at 1 p.m., $10 kids 12 & under, $12 adults.  Full concert at 4 p.m.  $30 general admission, $15 kids 12 & under.  $85 preferred tickets includes a glass of wine or beer and appetizers at a pre-concert party at 3:15.   Tickets available at Waucoma Bookstore or e-mail unitedwayofthecolumbiagorge@gmail.com.

2022 Mid-Columbia Calving School…free training with dinner provided on December 14, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Columbia Gorge Community College Building 2, 3rd floor lecture hall in The Dalles.  Call OSU Extension at 541-298-3581 to register.

History Museum of Hood River County Hidden History Series…December 15 with Seth Tibbot on Vegetarian Pioneers.  Free in-person event, $10 donation appreciated.

North Central Public Health District COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic…December 15-17, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at 523 East 3rd in The Dalles.  No appointment is necessary.

Riverside Community Church Advent Concert Series…December 16 at noon with Tim Mayer and friends.  At the Riverside sanctuary on 317 State in Hood River.  Concert is free, attendees can make a gift for future concerts.

Drive/Walk-Thru Live Nativity…December 16-17, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sorosis Park in The Dalles.  Fundraising kiosk with desserts and hot beverages.  Put on by The Last Days of Jesus, Inc.

Gorge Winds Christmas Concert…December 16 at 7 p.m. and December 18 at 3 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in The Dalles.

Photos with Santa to benefit Home At Last Humane Society…December 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 412 Washington Street in The Dalles.  $15 per session.  Photography by Kels. J Photo…sponsored by Platinum Mortgage Group.

Cascade Locks Family Movie Matinee…January 7…a girl gifted with a keen intellect and psychic powers…begins at 3 p.m.  Snacks and drinks provided.

Mt. Adams Institute Sense of Place Lecture Series…January 11 with Jessica Hudec, Loretta Duke, and Brian Harvey on Wildfire in the Gorge, Lessons from Eagle Creek…7 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts.  Tickets $10, available at eventbrite.com.