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.

Financial Literacy Series at The Dalles Library Makerspace…January 15 at 5:30 p.m. on Building Your Financial Future.  Registration required at wascocountylibrary.com.

White Salmon Valley Community Library Puzzle Contest…team up or go solo to assemble the preselected 500-piece puzzle…January 16 at 2 p.m.  All materials provided, registration recommended.  Call 509-493-1132.

Eagle Watch 2026…January 17…outdoor headquarters at The Dalles Dam, indoor headquarters at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center.  9 a.m.-3 p.m.  Wild eagle viewing at multiple outdoor sites…Eagle Circuit Map available at the Discovery Center.

Winter Baseball Hitting Camp for ages 10-14…January 17-18 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School.  To sign up go to hoodriverparksandrec.org.

Mt. Adams Resource Stewards Trivia…January 17 at 6 p.m. at Trout Lake Hall.  Forest-themed trivia, all ages welcome, no special nature/forest knowledge required.  More information at mtadamsstewards.org.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…January 18, 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.

Hood River Rotary Club Ski & Ride Night…January 19, 3 p.m.-9 p.m. at Mt. Hood Meadows.  Tickets at skihood.com.

Cherry Blossom Adult Day Program Grand Opening…January 21, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at Mid-Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles.  Program for people over 50 with any kind of memory loss disease.  Reception at 1 p.m., opening remarks at 1:30 p.m., live music with Bob Connolly from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. with an opportunity to mix and mingle, try activities, and explore resources.

Sense of Place Series…January 21 with More Than A Fish:  Stories of Salmon and Sovereignty in the Pacific Northwest with Universtiy of Idaho Law Professor Dylan Hedden-Nicely…7 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts.  Tickets available at senseofplacegorge.org.

Financial Literacy Series at The Dalles Library Makerspace…January 22 at 5:30 p.m. on Your Income and Expenses.  Registration required at wascocountylibrary.com.

Ladies Night: A Vision of 2026…January 23 at 6 p.m. at The Dalles Art Center.  Workshop led by local artist and instructor Mary Hahm.  Tickets $35 at thedallesartcenter.org.

Hood River Library Family Puzzle Competition…January 24 at 2 p.m. at the library reading room.  Teams of 2 to 4 family members race to finish a 375 piece puzzle in less than 120 minutes.  Go to hoodriverlibrary.org to sign up.

Hood River Library Teen Escape Room Murder Mystery Party…January 24, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.  Recommended for ages 13 and older.  Register in advance at hoodriverlibrary.org.

Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Afternoon of Chamber Music…January 25 at 2 p.m. at Hood River Valley Christian Church.  Free concert with donations accepted.  Information at gorgeorchestra.org.

The Washington State Corporations and Charities Division presents a Small Business Requirements & Resources Workship on January 26 at 4 p.m. at the Hegewald Center in Stevenson.  A free event, register at eventbrite.com.

Columbia Center for the Arts Volunteer Orientation…January 28 at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.  To RSVP go to columbiaarts.org.

Volcano Listening Project…a special Sense of Place event…January 29, 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Ticets at senseofplacegorge.org.

The Dalles Art Center Exhibit Opening Reception for Elemental:  Earth, Air, Water, Fire, Spirit…January 29 at 5 p.m. at The Dalles Art Center.  Free event.

5Point & Whitewater Film Festival…January 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Trout Lake  Hall.  Benefits the Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club.  Tickets at troutlakehall.eventcalendarapp.com.

Financial Literacy Series at The Dalles Library Makerspace…January 29 at 5:30 p.m. on Managing Debt.  Registration required at wascocountylibrary.com.

White Salmon Valley Community Library Teddy Bear Sleepover…dropoff your stuffed animal at the library anytime on January 29, then come back on January 30 at 6:15 p.m. in your pajamas to pick up your furry friend, enjoy stories, songs, cookies, and a slideshow of all the fun your bear had overnight at the library.

Waning Snow Moon Ski…February 4, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at Teacup Nordic.  Join the Hood River Valley High School Nordic Team for a luminary loop followed by soup, bread, mock toddy or hot chocolate.  Donations are welcome.

Gorge Speakeasy Storytelling Night…February 4 at 7 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River.   Theme of “Love & Loss.”  Admission by donation, in February supporting Columbia Gorge CASA.  For information or to sign up to share a story, go to itsangiemarie.com.

Special Olympics Polar Plunge…February 7 at 10 a.m. at Hood River’s Waterfront Park.  Click here to register now and start fundraising. 

Free Adult Yoga at the Hood River Library…February 7, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. in the downstairs reading room.  For all levels, bring your own yoga mat.

St. Mary’s Academy’s 51st Benefit Gala…”The Symphony Around Us”…February 7 at 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Academy on 1112 Cherry Heights Road in The Dalles.   Includes buffet dinner, live auction and dessert dash.  Tickets $55 fo individuals, $500 for a table of 10, availableg by calling 541-296-6004 or at smad.ejoinme.org.

Hood River Valley Baseball Fundraiser…February 7, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Hood River Elks Club.  Little League and Whitecaps families encouraged to attend.  High school players will lead fun events for the kids…giveaways and prizes.  Dinner & live and silent auction.  Tickets $40 in advance for adults ($50 day of), $10 students & players, $5 12 & under.  Table of 8 for $500.  Alumni get a free drink with purchase of ticket.  Purchase tickets at the link on the Hood River Valley Baseball Facebook page.

Celebrating Black History Month…450 Years of Oregon Black History in 45 Minutes with Oregon Black Pioneers…February 8, noon-1:30 p.m. at the Rockford Grange on 4262 Barrett Drive in Hood River.  Organzied by Gorge UU Fellowship.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…February 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.

Mid-Columbia Community Concerts Association present classically-trained pianist Tien Hsieh…February 10 at 7 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Tickets at midcolumbiacommunityconcerts.org.

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.

Poetry Open Mic:  Voice of the Elements…February 13 at 7 p.m. at The Dalles Art Center, hosted by lcoal poet Laurel Kirby.  Participation, whether as a poet or listener, is free of charge.  Information at thedallesartcenter.org.

Tri-County Recycling Hazardous Wasste Collection Events for households and small businesses in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties….February 13 at Hood River Garbage and February 14 at The Dalles Disposal…Registraation required by February 5 at 4 p.m. for small businesses and midnight before each event for households.  Register at tricountyrecycle.com/EventRegistration.

Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Jazz Collective Big Band…Romance in Rhythm…February 14 at 7 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River.  Tickets at gorgeorchestra.org.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…February 22, 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.

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