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.

Washington 17th District Legislators Town Hall Meeting…April 14 at 6 p.m. at Goldendale American Legion Post 116 on 108 N. Grant Ave.

The Next Door Annual Happy Hour Event…April 16, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the former Rainbow house in Hood River.  Learn about The Next Door, with live music from Cyparski and Guidera.  Free 21-and-over event…RSVP required, go to eventbrite.com.

College & Career Expo 2026 hosted by Columbia Gorge Community College…April 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the CGCC campus in The Dalles.  Free admission, workshops on resumes and job skills, panel discussions from industry partners, and more.  Register at cgcc.edu/expo.

Hood River Urban Renewal Agency Heights Streetscape Plan Open House…April 17, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at Working Hands Fermentation on 1021 12th Street in Hood River.  Information at cityofhoodriver.gov.

Shared Wild Film Series directed by Friends of the Columbia Gorge digital content producer Monique Trevett…April 17 at 6 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts.  Information at mobilize.us/gorgefriends.

St. Mary’s Academy Fundraising Concert with internationally acclaimed rock violinist Aaron Meyer…April 17 at 7 p.m. at Old St. Peter’s Landmark.  General admission tickets $30…concert and mixer tickets including access to a pre-event mixer at Herbring House at 5:45 p.m. for appetizers and drinks are $75.  Limited number of tickets available at smatd.org.

Hippity Hoppity Skate Night…April 17 at 8 p.m. at the Hood River Elks Club, hosted by the Gorge Skate Club & Hood River Elks.  Music by DJ Swooop and ENFDJ.

Gorge Sinfonietta & Voci Community Choir presents Roads Not Taken…April 17-18 at 7 p.m. and April 19 at 2 p.m. at the Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center in Odell.  Tickets $25 for adults ($20 for Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association members), students/youth free (high school and college students show ID at the door).  Go to gorgeorchestra.org for tickets and information.

Steve Garrett Memorial Pickleball Tournament…April 18 at The Dalles Athletic Club.  Competitive brackets, skill 3.0+, $40 per person.  Register by April 12 or donate at runsignup.com.

Journey to the Stars conference for early childhood professionals…April 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center.  Designed to equip educators with practical, brain-based strategies to nurture emotional regulation and resilience in young children.  Cost is $35 per person.  For more information or to register, go to cgcc.edu.ccp/journey.

Run With Heart 5K…presented by Skamania PUD, the Columbia Gorge Running Club, and Skamania Lodge…April 18 at 9 a.m.  Starts and finishes at the Riverview Pavilion at Skamania Lodge.  Registration is $25 (youth 18 and under are free)…register at runsignup.com.

River Cleanup at the Nichols Natural Area…April 18 at 9:30 a.m.  Hosted by Columbia Rivekeeper at the Nichols Natural Area near the Hood River Waterfront.  RSVP at columbiariverkeeper.org.

Art Display & Sale featuring Dennis Williams…April 18 from 11 a.m. to  4 p.m.. April 19, 1 p.m to 5 p.m., and April 25, noon to 4 p.m.  At St. Paul’s Chapel on 601 Union in The Dalles.

Art of Movement Dance Showcase…April 18, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Ticket information at columbiaarts.org.

Skyline Health Foundation Cultivate Columbia Fundraiser…an evening to strengthen rural healthcare…April 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn.  Tickets available at one.bidpal.net/cultivate26/welcome.

Condon Arts Council presents Buffalo Kin featuring Hal Cannon…April 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Liberty Theater in Condon.  $7 suggested donation.

Westside Fire District Volunteers Blossom Breakfast…April 19, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.  at Westside Rockford Station at 4250 Barrett Driver in Hood River.  Pancakes, eggs, and ham…$12 for adults, $10 seniors and children.

Porchello – Band of Cellos…April 19, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Historic St. Paul’s Chapel on 601 Union in The Dalles.  Tickets $21, available at porchello.ticketspice.com/porchello-band-of-cellos-saint-paul-the-dalles

Big Night in a Small Town…a feast by local chefs supporting The Next Door, Inc., April 19 at 5 p.m. at Celilo Restaurant in Hood River.  Five courses, one course per chef.  $250 a plate, only 50 tickets available.  Tickets available at givebutter.com/bignightinasmalltown.

Oregon Retired Educators Association monthly meeting…April 21 at noon at the Columbia Gorge Hotel in Hood River.  Guest speakers will be Pat & Jan Eck on the Criterion Schoolhouse.

St. Mary’s Academy Geography Fair and Open House…April 21, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at 1112 Cherry Heights Road in The Dalles.

Gorge Youth Speaks…Hood River County History Museum series to give young residents a voice to share their hopes and visions for the community and world.  April 22, 7 p.m. at the Hood River County History Museum in Port Marina Park.

The Dalles Kiwanis Club meets Thursday at noon at Spooky’s…April 23 program is with Mid-Columbia Senior Center Executive Director Rob Garrett.

Hood River City Council Town Hall to hear from community members about the impacts of ICE actions…April 23 at 6 p.m. at Hood River Middle School.

Tri-County Recycling Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households and small businesses in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties…April 24 at 10 a.m. at the Sherman County Road Deparment in Moro.  Businesses and agricultural producers  required to register by April 16 by going to tricountyrecycle.com for a registration form.

Bingen-White Salmon Community Cleanup…April 24-25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at their traditional location on Marina Way south of Highway 14.  For information go to the Community Cleanup Facebook page.

Columbia Gorge Community College/Northwest Cherry Festival Fun Run…April 25 at 8 a.m.  3K,5K, and 10K routes, benefiting CGCC athletics.  To sign-up, go to cgcc.edu/fun-run.

St. Joseph’s Church 22nd Annual Plant Sale…April 25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parking lot across from Harvest Market in White Salmon.

Tri-County Recycling Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households and small businesses in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties…April 25 at 10 a.m. at Barlow Ranger District in Dufur.  Businesses required to register by April 16, go to tricountyrecycle.com for a registration form.

Cherry Festival Quilt Show…April 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Peter’s Landmark in The Dalles.

The Cherry Stomp Dance…featuring the Icons of Rock Tribute Show…April 25 at 7 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium Ballroom.  Tickets $25, available online at thedallescivic.com.  21 & over event.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…April 26, 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.

Washington 17th District Legislators Town Hall Meeting…April 28 at 6 p.m. at the Hegewald Center in Stevenson.

Before Wildfire Strikes:  Improving Wildfire Preparedness in Hood River County…OSU Extension program on April 29 at 6 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Free and family-friendly.

Hood River Middle School PTO Rummage Sale, May 1-3.  Drop off donations on April 18 and 25, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. both days, at the Hood River Aquatic Center parking lot.  Also April 16 & 21 (small items only), 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. during conferences at the PTO table in the school library.

Columbia Basin Care Fresh Friday Market…May 1, 11 a.m.3 p.m. at 1015 Webber Street in The Dalles.

WagonCon gaming convention…May 1-3 at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  TTRPGS, board games, special guests, and vendors.  Gamer swapm meet on May 3, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.  Information at wagoncon.com.

Gorge Winds Concert Band Spring Concert…May 1 at 7 p.m. and May 2 at 3 p.m. at the Granada Theatre in The Dalles.  Donations appreciated.

Big Britches Productions presents The Other Place by Sharr White…directed by Joe Garoutte…May 1-16 at Bingen Theater.  Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.  Tickets available at bigbritches.org.  Recommended for ages 16 and older.

The Dalles Community Cleanup…May 2, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Wasco County yard on the corner of West 10th and Walnut.  For information, go to thedalles.org.

Southwest Fire on the Mountain Half Marathon…May 2 at 9 a.m. starting at the Husum Fire Station, finishing at the White Salmon Fire Station. Proceeds go to the Klickitat County Fire District #3 Volunteer Firefighters Association.  Sign-up at ultrasignup.com.

Skamania County Lions Document Shredding Fundraiser…May 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Riverview Bank in Stevenson.  Paper only, bring documents in file boxes or paper grocery bags, limit 5 boxes/bags per vehicle.  Public donations goto youth scholarships, vision care, hunger relief, emergency response, and more.  Men’s and women’s hygiene products will be collected and delivered to the Stevenson Food Bank or WAGAP in Bingen.

Hood River Cider Fest…May 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the WAAAM Museum in Hood River.  Tickets and information at visithoodriver.org.

Made For Mosier…May 2, Noon-8 p.m. at Mosier Company.  Food & drinks, cornhole tournament, live music, live auction, carnival games, online silent auction.  Fundraiser to paint Mosier Community School.  Information at madeformosier.org.

5th Annual Mardi Gras for Hood River Meals on Wheels…May 2 at 5 p.m. at the Hood River Valley Adult Center.  Louisiana Style Buffet Dinner, Crawfish Boil, Live & Silent Auction, No Host Bar.  Tickets $25 in advance, call the Hood River Valley Adult Center at 541-386-2060.  21 and over event.

Tad Robinson Blues Band featuring guitarist Alex Shultz…May 2 at 7 p.m. at Double Mountain in Hood River…benefit for Start Making a Reader Today.  Free show…$20 suggested donation.

Gorge Speakeasy storytelling season finale…May 6 at 7 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River.  Theme is “Trash to Treasure.”  Donations benefit the Gorge Rebuild-It Center.

Central Gorge Master Gardeners Plant Sale…May 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 2990 Experiment Station Drive in Hood River.

Raices Co-operative Farm Plant Sale…May 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Next Door parking lot on 965 Tucker Road in Hood River.

Columbia Gorge Art and Wine Festival to benefit the Hood River County Education Foundation…May 9, noon-5 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn Conference Center.  General admisssion $30 in advance, $37 at the door, available at hrcef.org.

White Salmon Wine Festival…May 9, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. in downtown White Salmon.  Information at explorewhitesalmon.com.

Stevenson-Carson Educational Foundation Adult Prom 2026…May 9, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. at Skamania Lodge.  $45 per person (21 and over event), all proceeds beneft Stevenson-Carson Educational Foundation grants.

Gorgeous Music Event…3 p.m. on May 10 at United Methodist Church in White Salmon.  Held every second Sunday of the month.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…May 10, 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.

Tri-County Recycling Hazardous Waste Collection Event…May 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Dalles Disposal.  Pre-registration required at tricountyrecycle.com.  Small businesses must pre-register at least one week in advance.

Tri-County Recycling Hazardous Waste Collection Event…May 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hood River Transfer Station.  Pre-registration required at tricountyrecycle.com.  Small businesses must pre-register at least one week in advance.

White Salmon Health and Wellness Fair…May 15, 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon.  Put on by Skyline Health, White Salmon Valley School District, and Washington Gorge Action Programs.

A Taste of Ireland…May 15 at 6:30 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Ticket information at thedallescivic.org.

Stevenson to Carson Ridge Run…10 mile run and walk…May 16 at 9 a.m.  Starts at the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson, ends at Backwoods Brewing in Carson.   Cost $30, increases to $40 on May 12.  Columbia Gorge Running Club members save $10.  Sign up at runsignup.com.

Veteran Stand Down 2026…May 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lewis & Clark Festival Park in The Dalles.  A free resource event for Veterans and their families.  Information on medical, dental, housing, employment, education, and miscellaneous services.

Skamania Sip and Stroll…May 16 at noon in downtown Stevenson.  Tastings of beer, wine, mead, and whisky.  Receive at souvenir tasting glass, six tasting tickets, and a map highlighting all tasting locations and activities.  Cost is $30, limited to 400 attendees.  Tickets at skamania.org.  Must be over 21 to participate.

Mid-Columbia Community Concerts Association presents Buddy, Ritchie, and the Bopper…May 17 at 2 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Tickets at midcolumbiacommunityconcerts.com.

Gorge Youth Speaks…Hood River County History Museum series to give young residents a voice to share their hopes and visions for the community and world.  May 18 at 7 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors…wildfire safety forum and fimlm night…May 21, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Granada Theater in The Dalles.  Doors open at 4:30 p.m.  Free information and resources for creating a firewise community, with a film presentation on the Lostine Canyon Fire.  

Author talk with Rob Kugler, author of the memoir A Dog Named Beautiful about being a U.S. Marine, an extraordinary dog, and the road trip of a lifetime….May 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library.

All Pontiac Car Show…Pontiacs on the Columbia…May 23, at Riverfront Park in The Dalles.  Gates open at 8 a.m.  $35 entry fee for each car, details and registration available at northwestlegends.com.  Free to attend for the public.

Author talk with Tina Ontiveros…author of the memoir Rough House…May 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library.

The Grand Dalles Music Festival…May 29-31 in The Dalles.  Details at thegranddallesmusicfestival.com.

Community Art Studio of Skamania First Annual Fundraiser…May 30, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the CASS/Sky Shared Space at 198 SW 2nd in Stevenson.  All are welcome.  Appetizers, beverages, music, and silent auction.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…May 31, 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.