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.

Columbia Gorge Community College ESOL English Classes begin September 21 in both The Dalles and Hood River, and online.  Go to cgcc.edu or call 541-506-6046 for information.

Tween & Teen Collage and Cozy Movie Evening…September 21, 4:30 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library Gallery Meeting Room.  For ages 9-19.

Red Cross Blood Drive…September 22, Noon.-5 p.m. at Hood River Alliance Church on 2650 Montello Avenue.  Get an appointment at redcrossblood.org.

Healthy Skamania hosts a presentation by Lyric Rivera on “Structuring Workplaces Where NeuroDivergent Employees Can Thrive”…September 23, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Hegewald Center on 710 Rock Creek Drive in Stevenson.

Public Premiere Screenings of the movie Corazón…the legacy of community health workers in the Columbia Gorge…September 23 at 7 p.m. at the National Neon Sign Museum in The Dalles (free tickets at givebutter.com/corazon-public-premiere).

Mid-Columbia Economic Development District Regional Economic Development Strategy Session 2…September 24 at 8:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Observatory.  Register at eventbrite.com.

Hawks Ridge Senior Resource Fair…September 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hawks Ridge Assisted Living on 1795 8th Street in Hood River.  Open to the public.  Featured activities incude senior resource vendors, a vaccine clinic, community tours, raffle prizes, and a grand prize drawing.

The Dalles Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s.  Visitors are welcome.  September 24 speaker is The Dalles Police Chief Tom Worthy.

The Dalles-Wasco County Library Virtual Author Talk…”Where the Paletero Man Goes:  A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, & Art” with Lucky Diaz…September 24 at 4 p.m. at the wascocountylibrary.com.

Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association presents the Paragon Ragime Orchestra…Meet Me at the Fair, sounds from the great World’s Fairs, September 24 at 7 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium, doors and Club 22 open at 6 p.m.  Tickets available at Klindt’s Booksellers, Lines of Designs, online at midcolumbiacommunityconcerts.org, or at the door.

Wasco County Historicial Society Presentation with Cheryl Bailey Ortega on the over 100 year history of Orchard View Farms…September 25 at 11 a.m. at The Dalles Wasco County Library.  Admission is free, donations welcome.

Apples & Ancestry:  Japanese American Heritage in the Gorge…a two-day celebration of the people, orchards, and stories that helped shape the Columbia Gorge…September 25-26 at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center.  Features an OPB short documentary screening, a special presentation by historian Linda Tamura on September 25 at 6 p.m., and Kiyokawa Orchard apples and fruit for tasting and purchase.

Mid-Columbia Senior Center Fall Dance with River City Rhythm…September 25, doors open at 5:30 p.m., dancing starts at 6 p.m.  $5 for MCSC members, $10 for non-members.  At 1112 West 9th in The Dalles.

Columbia Gorge Food Bank Empty Bowls Fundraiser…September 25, at the CGFB Warehouse on 3525 Crates Way in The Dalles.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m., program at 7 p.m.  Dinner, live music, and silent auction. Tickets $60 at EB2026.auctria.events or at Klindt’s Booksellers in The Dalles.

The Dalles-Wasco County Library Back to School Movie…”Clueless”…September 25 at 6 p.m.   For all ages.

Tri-County Recycling Free Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households and small businesses in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties…September 26 at 10 a.m. at Mosier Community School.  Registration required for businesses only by 4 p.m. September 17, register at tricountyrecycle.com.

The Road to Trout Lake Artist Studio Tour…September 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and September 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Maps and information available at troutlakeart.com.

Encounter Church Clothing Share…September 26, 10 a.m.-noon at 1000 SE Oak in White Salmon.  Everything will be completely free.

Bluey Party…September 26 at 10:30 a.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library.  For all ages.  Games, snacks, storytime, crafts, scavenger hunt, goodie bags, and a visit and pictures with Bluey and Bingo.

Klickitat County EMS 1 Community Open House…September 26, 11 a.m-3 p.m. at 211 SkylineDrive in White Salmon.

Oregon’s Black History:  450 Years in 45 Minutes…Oregon Black Pioneers Program at the Original Wasco County Courthouse Museum on 410 West 2nd Place in The Dalles…September 26 at 1 p.m.  A talk by Mariah Rocker, public programs and exhibits manager at Oregon Black Pioneers.  Program followed by annual membership meeting.

CCA Oregon Columbia River Gorge Chapter Banquet Dinner & Auction…September 26 at the Columbia River Hotel in The Dalles.  Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m.  No host bar, raffle, and live auction.  Details & registration information at ccaoregon.org.

2026 Pig Bowl…Columbia Gorge Law Enforcement vs. Firefighters…September 26 at 7 p.m. at Sid White Field on the Wahtonka Campus in The Dalles.  Proceeds benefit two local families facing medical challenges.  Tickets $5 for an individual or $20 for a family.  More information at the Pig Bowl Facebook page.

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.

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.

Columbia River Gorge Quilters’ Guild Quilt Show…October 2-3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Hood River County Fairgrounds in Odell.  Special exhibit of National Judges’ Award Quilts.

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.

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.

Harvest & Heritage…Columbia Gorge Discovery Center 17th Annual Vintage Evening Dinner & Auction…October 3 at 5:30 p.m.  Ticket information at gorgediscovery.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.

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 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. 

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.

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.

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.