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.

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.

Advent Concerts at Riverside Community Church…December 19 with Tim Mayer and Friends…starts at noon at the Riverside Church sanctuary in Hood River.

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.

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

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 Elks Kids’ Christmas Party…December 21 at 1 p.m. at the Hood River Elks Lodge.  Open to the entire community.  Carnival activities, games, prizes, raffles, and Santa Claus.

Solstice Walk…December 21, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon.  Quiet candlelit walk to celebrate the longest night of the year.  Some candles will be provided, but bring one if you can.  Hot cocoa provided at the end of the walk.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service…December 24 at 6 p.m. at the Hood River Alliance Church on 2650 Montello.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services…December 24 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Riverside Community Church on 317 State in Hood River.  Cookies, coffee, and hot cocoa following both services.  All are welcome.

Christmas Eve Service…December 24 at 7 p.m. at Vineyard Christian Fellowship on 508 9th in Hood River.

Christmas Eve Service…December 24 at 7 p.m. at The Bridge Community Church on 363 Jefferson in Stevenson.

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.

Polar Plunge…January 1 at 10 a.m. at Maryhill State Park.  Benefit for the Central Klickitat County Parks and Recreation District.  $15 suggested donation.  More information and entry forms at centralklickitatparksandrecreation.com, or call 509-773-0506.

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.

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.

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

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.