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 Valley Basketball Association Open Play for grades 4-8…Thursdays from 6 p.m. to  8 p.m. at Westside Elementary School and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School.  Boys and girls, all levels are welcome.

Harmony of the Gorge Christmas Caroling Rehearsals…Tuesdays, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at Down Manor on 1950 Sterling Place in Hood River.  All singers are invited. 

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.

The Dalles Library Virtual Author Talk…December 9 with author and Smithsonian Curator Paula L. Johnson on The Legacy of Julia Child’s Kitchen…December 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  Register at wascocountylibrary.com.

Hood River Library Crafternoon for Teens…December 10, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Library on 502 State in Hood River.

Movie Night at The Dalles Library…Gregory Peck & Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday…December 10 at 6 p.m.

Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District reveal of its new swimming pool concept…December 10, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Hood River Middle School cafeteria.  Q&A sessions, optional pool tour.

Sense of Place Series…December 10 featuring Rand Schenck on After Gifford Pinchot:  Ancient Forests, Timber Wars, and a Century of Change…doors open at 6 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m.  at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Ticket information at senseofplacegorge.org.

Hood River Library Party Game Night…December 11, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library Reading Room.

Columbia Center for the Arts presents Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!…December 12-13 at 7 p.m., December 14 at 2 p.m.  Tickets at columbiaarts.org. 

It’s A Wonderful Life Live Radio Play at the Bingen Theater…December 12-13, 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. and December 14 at 2 p.m.  Tickets $25 (plus fees) for adults and $23 (plus fees) for seniors/students, available at bigbritches.org.

Shine Local…presented by the Greater Goldendale Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Ambassadors…December 12 & 13, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., at the Chamber of 903 East Broadway in Goldendale.  Tinsel Trail, Lighted Interactive Park, Hot Cocoa Bar, Ugly Sweater Contest.  Free admission, family friendly, open to everyone.

Family Movie Night:  The Best Christmas Pageant Ever…December 12 at Hegewald Auditorium in Stevenson.  Doors open at 6 p.m., movie at 6:30 p.m.

Hood River Middle School PTO presents Home Alone Movie Night…December 12 at 7 p.m. at the Hood River Middle School Auditorium.  $5 admission, all ages welcome (10 and under must be accompanied by an adult).  Festive sweaters and holiday pajamas encouraged.  Photo booth and snacks for sale.

Klickitat County EMS Winter Coat Drive…donate gently used coats and winter accessories…drop off at Klickitat County EMS ambulance stations in White Salmon, Dallesport, and Goldendale through December 12.

The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association presents Voci Community Choir’s On This Shining Night…December 12-13 at 7 p.m. at Hood River Valley Christian Church on 975 Indian Creek Road and December 14 at 2 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Tickets $25 ($20 for Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association members)…available at gorgeorchestra.org.

Mill A School PCIA Booster Club Breakfast with Santa…December 13, 9 a.m.-noon at Mill A School on 1142 Jessup Road in Cook.  $12 adults, $10 kids under 10, free picture with Santa.

Hood River Eyeopeners Lions Club Free Photos With Santa…December 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Down Manor on 1950 Sterling Place in Hood River.  Donation of non-perishable food, toys, or cash accepted for the Christmas Project.

Last Chance Holiday Craft Show…December 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and December 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hood River County Fairgrounds in Odell.  General admission and parking is free.

Historic St. Paul’s Chapel Benefit Art Show and Sale…December 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at 601 Union in The Dalles.  Paintings by David Ridge, and photography by David Gross.  Proceeds will benefit the preservation of the 1875 St. Paul’s Chapel.

Cherry City Marketplace…December 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center on 1112 West 9th in The Dalles.

Sensory Santa…quieter, more intentional Santa experience designed for individuals who benefit from a low-stimulation space…December 13-14, noon-3 p.m. both days, at Marriott Inn & Suites on 2014 West 7th in The Dalles.  Each family receives a private ten-minute visit with Santa, access to a quiet waiting area, professional photos by the JDRE Team photographer, and a small table of grab-and-go goodies.  Free to attend…reserve a time slot by clicking here.  Sponsored by JDRE Team and Fairfield by Marriott in The Dalles.

The Dalles Library Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus…December 13, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at the library.

History Museum of Hood River County Holiday Open House…December 13, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the museum in Port Marina Park.  Free admission.

Winter Nature Journaling Workshop for teens and adults…December 13, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. at The Dalles Library.   Details at wascocountylibrary.com.

Hood River Elks Lodge Santa-Con Pub Crawl and Toy Drive…December 13.  Must be 21 and over to participate, bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Hood River Elks Kids Christmas Party.  Participating bars:  Trillium at 6 p.m., 64 Oz. Taphouse at 7 p.m., Elks Lodge #1507 at 8 p.m., Whiskey Tango at 9 p.m.

Santa Claus at Skamania County Fire Distirct 1 Station 1 in Carson…December 13, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.  

Gorgeous Music Concert…Christmas Carols and Holiday Music…December 14 at 3 p.m. United Methodist Church on 341 N. Main in White Salmon.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…December 14, 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 Dalles Library Hanukkah Party…December 15, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.  Storytime at 4 p.m., followed by games, crafts, delicious treats, and a candle lighting at 5 p.m.

Cozy Christmas Concert with Victor Johnson…December 15 at 6 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library.

Columbia Center for the Arts presents Sugarplum…a Nutcracker-inspired holiday showcase…December 16 at 6:30 p.m.   Tickets at columbiaarts.org.

Colonel Wright Elementary Troubadors Town Tour…December 17 at 8:30 a.m. at the Wasco County Courthouse, 9:30 a.m. at Columbia Basin Care, 10:15 a.m. at The Springs Living, 11:30 a.m. at Mid-Columbia Center for Living, and 12:10 p.m. at The Dalles Rotary meeting at Spooky’s…December 18 at 8:15 a.m. at the Mid-Columbia Veterans Home, 10:15 a.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library, 11:30 a.m. at Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 12:10 p.m. at The Dalles Kiwanis meeting at Spooky’s, 5:15 pm. at The Dalles Middle School family concert, and 6 p.m. at the North Wasco County School District 21 board meeting at The Dalles Middle School.

The Dalles Library Movie Matinee…animated Dr. Seuss holiday classic…December 17 at 4 p.m. at the library.

Gorge Speakeasy presents Jon Bennett (and you) vs. Jason Donovan (the board game) in Dumb Trivia:  An Interactive Show…December 18 at 7:30 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River.  Tickets $25 in advance at tickettomato.com, or $35 at the door.  18 and over show.

Gorge Winds Concert Band Christmas Concert…December 19 at 7 p.m. and December 20 at 3 p.m. at First Christian Church on 909 Court St. in The Dalles.  Donations appreciated.

Santa’s Holiday Workshop…December 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Santa visits, activities and crafts, and cookie decorating.  Event free while supplies last.

Hood River Library Children’s Holiday Party…December 20, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. in the children’s area of the library.  Games, crafts, and treats.

Hood River Library Winter Break Movie Night for Teens…December 27 at 4 p.m. in the library meeting room.  Movie will be Edward Scissorhands (PG-13).  Snacks provided.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…December 28, 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.

Gorge Speakeasy…January 7 at The Ruins in Hood River.  Doors open at 6 p.m., stories begin at 7 p.m.  For more information, go to itsangiemarie.com/gorgespeakeasy.    This month’s show supports Empowered Movement Aeria.

Dancing With The Gorge Stars…January 9 at 7 p.m. at The Dalles High School Auditorium.  A fundraiser for the Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association.  Tickets $33 at midcolumbiacommuinityconcerts.com.

Underwood Conservation District Winter Workshop Series…January 14 topic is Community Resiliency:  Creating Diverse Pollinator Habitat at Home and in Your Community with Xerces Society pesticide specialist Aaron Anderson…6 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library.  Free and open to the public.

Underwood Conservation District Winter Workshop Series…February 11 topic is Understanding Fire in the Forest:  Why We Need Fire and How You Can Help with Columbia Land Trust East Cascades Oak Partnership Manager Lindsay Cornelius…6 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Library.  Free & open to the public.