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 Last Days of Jesus in The Dalles…April 18 Good Friday at 7 p.m. on the steps of the Wasco County Courthouse and continued at First Christian Church, and 8 a.m. Easter Sunday at First Christian Church.

Date Night at The Dalles Art Center…adults search for “golden eggs” hidden among the artwork while children enjoy a fun-filled evening of art activities…April 18 at 5:30 p.m.  $30 per family, signup at thedallesartcenter.org.

Wild About Nature Series…April 18 on the Ethnobotany of Camas Places presented by Linda Storm & Washington Butterflies presented by former Washington Butterfly Association President James Reed.  6:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Grange in White Salmon.

Slammin’ Salmon Klickitat Trail 5K Fun Walk/Run…April 19 at the Lyle/Klickitat Trailhead at the junction of Highway 14 & 142 in Lyle.  Benefit for the White Salmon Baseball Club.  Check-in at 8 a.m., register at 9 a.m.  $30 per person, 50% off 18 & under.  Sign up at runsignup.com.

Hood River Saddle Club Tack Sale…April 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m at the Saddle Club at 4384 Belmont in Hood River.

13th Annual Communty Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Safety Fair…April 19, 10 a.m.-noon at Jackson Park in Hood River.

Lyle Lions will host the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt at the Lyle Activity Center Greenspace on Highway 14…April 19 from 10 a.m.-12 noon.  Kids of all ages are welcome. 

Hood River Watershed Group Earth Day Planting Party…April 19 at the Baldwin Creek Habitat Restoration Site in Parkdale.  RSVP required.  Information at hoodriverwatershed.org.

Columbia Riverkeeper Earth Day Cleanup at the Nichols Natural Area…April 19 at 9:30 a.m.  Go to columbiariverkeeper.org to signup.

Columbia Gorge Toyota Honda/Bicoastal Media Easter Egg Scramble for ages 1-10…Saturday at 11 a.m. at Lewis & Clark

Portland Shishimai Kai performs the Traditional Lion Dance of Tokyo…April 19 at 11 a.m. at the The Dalles-Wasco County Library.

Covenant Hood River Easter Celebration on 455 Frankton Road…April 19, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at Covenant Hood River.  Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny, and crafts.

Art of Movement Redux…April 19 at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Shows at 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.  Tickets $20, available at events.humanitix.com.

Skamania Lodge Easter Egg Hunt…April 20 at 8 a.m. on the Front Lawn of the Lodge.  5,000 candy-filled Easter eggs..25 will contain special prizes, including free room nights and resort dining certificates. The hunt is open to everyone – including local families and Skamania Lodge guests.

Columbia Gorge Conservation Group Earth Day Riverside Cleanup…meet April 22 at 9 a.m. at Klindt’s Cove.  Sign up at columbiagorgeconservationgroup.com.

Earth Day Wildflower Seed Packet and Tree Seedlings giveaway…April 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wasco County Soil & Water Conservation District on 2325 River Road in The Dalles and the Sherman County SWCD on 2004 First Street in Moro.

Washington State Department of Transportation Community Open House on the Highway 141 Complete Streets Project Update…April 22, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at the White Salmon Library.

Our Klickitat/Veterans Administration interactive suicide awareness/prevention training…April 22, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Glenwood School.  Childcare and dinner provided…call 503-863-7763 or email dfc@wagap.org.

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden Town Hall Meeting…April 23 at 1 p.m. at The Dalles High School.

Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club Free Kids Pool Session…April 23 at 6 p.m. at the Hood River Aquatic Center.  Signup at columbiagorgejuniorkayakclub.org.

The Dalles-Wasco County Library Virtual Author Talk…The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense:  A Conversation with best-selling author Gregg Hurwitz…April 24 at 4 p.m.  Signup at wascocountylibrary.com.

The Dalles Art Center Artist Talk for Angela Goldsmith & Friends:  Curious  Animals…April 24 at 7 p.m.  at The Dalles Art Center.  Tickets $5, available at thedallesartcenter.org.

The History Museum of Hood River County presents Bonneville Lock & Dam:  A Gift from the People of the Great Depression…an evening with Pat Berry…7 p.m. on April 24 at the museum in Port Marina Park.  Tickets $7 ($5 for museum members), available online at hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.

Rotary Club of White Salmon/Bingen Community Cleanup…April 25-26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.   For information go to facebook.com/WaCommunityCleanup.

Tri-County Recycling Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households and small businesses in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties…April 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Sherman County Road Department in Moro.  Businesses and agricultural producers must register one week in advance at tricountyrecycle.com.

Wild About Nature Series…April 25 on the Natural History of Madagascar with Western Washington University Biology Professor Eric DeChaine, and the diversity and distribution of Alpine Plants in Washington’s Cascades with David Giblin of the University of Washington Burke Museum.  6:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Grange in White Salmon.

Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association presents Folksong Tapestry with the Voci Community Choir…April 25 at 7 p.m. and April 27 at 2 p.m. at Hood River Valley Christian Church.  Tickets $25 ($20 for CGOA members), available at gorgeorchestra.org.

Northwest Cherry Festival Fun Run…3K/5K/10K…April 26 to benefit Columbia Gorge Community College’s cross country team.  Begins at 8 a.m. on the historic Dry Hollow course.  To sign up go to cgccrun.com.

St. Joseph’s Church Plant Sale…April 26, 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 Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties…April 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Barlow Ranger District in Dufur.  Businesses and agricultural producers must register one week in advance at tricountyrecycle.com.

Cherry Festival Quilt Show…April 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Peter’s Landmark & Herbring House Courtyard on 313 West 4th in The Dalles.   If you have a quilt show, bring it to St. Peter’s on April 26 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Hood River Library District Feast of Words…April 26, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library.  Live auction & raffle, local food & drink, music by Funkship.  Tickets $30 at hoodriverlibrary.org.  16 & under free.

Rolling on the River…fundraiser for the History Museum of Hood River County…April 26, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River.  Food carts, music by Willy & Nelson, dancing, and raffle.  Tickets $25 in advance, $35 at the door.  Go to hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.

Speaking of Death…an end-of-life educational series sponsored by Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and co-led by Rev. Barbara Prose and Columbia Gorge End-Of-Life Doula Tamara Thiel.  April 27 on End Of Life Choices in Oregon…12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. at the Rockford Grange on 4262 Barrett Drive in Hood River.  For more information go to mcuuf2.org.

The Dalles Organ Crawl on April 27 at 2 p.m. starting at St. Peter’s Landmark, and moving on to United Church of Christ Congregational, First Church of Christ Scientist, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and Zion Lutheran Church.  Admission is free, donations accepted.

Las Guaracheras…all women salsa band from Colombia…April 27 at 7 p.m. at Colulmbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Tickets available at events.humanitix.com.

Breaking Bread Series with Skamania County Sheriff Summer Scheyer…April 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Crosscut Espresso & Deli in Carson.  Sit down to discuss community issues in Skamania County.

SafeSpace Children’s Advocacy Center of the Gorge Community Training…Anxiety & Depression in Children at 6 p.m. on April 28 at the Center on 206 Wasco Loop in Hood River.  Call 541-436-2960 for more information.

Community Soup Night…April 29, 5:45 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Mountain View Grange Hall on 1084 N Estes in White Salmon.  Bring a soup, salad, bread, or a dessert to share.  Bring your own utensils, plates,and beverage.  Hosted by the Rotary Club of White Salmon-Bingen.

Klickitat County Comprehensive Plan Community Outreach Meeting…May 1, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Dallesport Community Center.

Gorge Winds Concert Band Spring Concert…May 2 at 7 p.m. and May 3 at 3 p.m. at First Christian Church on 909 Court Street in The Dalles. Donations gladly accepted.

Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour…May 2-4 throughout the Gorge.  For information go to gorgeartists.org.

Big Britches Productions presents Moon Over Buffalo by Ken Ludwing…April 25-26, May 2-3, May 9-10 at 7:30 p.m. and April 27 and May 4 at 2 p.m. at the Bingen Theater.  Tickets at bigbritches.org.

Ranch Sorting…May 3 at the Fort Dalles Riders Club.  $40 early registration per ride…go to fortdallesriders.com or call 509-773-3663.

Fire on the Mountain Half-Marathon…May 3 staring at the Husum Fire Station and finishing at the White Salmon Fire Station.  Proceeds go to the Klickitat County Fire District #3 Volunteer Firefighters Association.  Bib pickup at 7 a.m. at the White Salmon Fire Station.  Register at ultrasignup.com.

Gorge Winds Concert Band spring concert…May 2 at 7 p.m. and May 3 at 3 p.m at First Christian Church on 909 Court Street in The Dalles.  Donations gladly accepted.

The Dalles Annual Community Cleanup…May 3, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Wasco County yard at the corner of West 10th and Walnut.  For information, go to the public works page at thedalles.org.

Spring Craft Show…May 3, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mid-Columbia Senior Center on 1112 West 9th in The Dalles.

Hood River Valley Christian Church Simplicity Sale…May 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the church on 975 Indian Creek Road in Hood River.

Hood River Valley Adult Center Mardi Gras Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels…May 3, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Center on 2010 Sterling Place in Hood River.  Louisiana style buffet dinner, crawfish boils, jazz music, auction, raffle, no host bars.  Tickets $25 in advance or $30 at the door.  Call 541-386-2060.

Lyle Lions Car Show/ Fundraiser with taco feed & raffle…May 4, noon-4 p.m. at the Lyle Activity Center Greenspace.  To support a future electronic community signboard.

Gorge Speakeasy Season Finale…May 7 at The Ruins in Hood River.  Theme to be announced at the Gorge Speakeasy Facebook page.  Doors open at 6 p.m., stories start at 7 p.m.

Our Lives Through the Lens of Permaculture Principles…lecutre with author Angela Goldsmith…May 8 at 6 p.m. at The Dalles Art Center.  Tickets $5 at thedallesartcenter.org.

St. Mary’s Academy Fundraising Concert with Countryfied…May 9 at 6 p.m. at Bargeway Pub in The Dalles.  Tickets $20 per person in advance at St. Mary’s Academy and Cousin’s Country Inn in The Dalles and The Dirty Cowgirl in Wasco.  $25 at the door.

Columbia Gorge Orchestral Association Stages Musical Theatre presents 9 to 5, The Musical…performances May 9-25 at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Tickets at gorgeorchestra.org.

Central Gorge Master Gardener Plant Sale…May 10 at 9 a.m. at the OSU Extension Service grounds on 2990 Experiment Station Drive in Hood River.  Inventory of plants that will be available is at centralgorgemga.org.

Our Klickitat/Veterans Administration interactive suicide awareness/prevention training…May 14, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Trout Lake School.  Childcare and dinner provided…call 503-863-7763 or email dfc@wagap.org.

Skyline Health 2nd Annual Health & Wellness Fair…May 16, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon.

Resilience Rally…May 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Kramer Field for all D-21 high schoolers.  Put on by Mid-Columbia Center for Living and North Wasco County School District 21.

Speaking of Death…an end-of-life educational series sponsored by Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and co-led by Rev. Barbara Prose and Columbia Gorge End-Of-Life Doula Tamara Thiel.  May 25 on End of Life Planning…12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. at the Rockford Grange on 4262 Barrett Drive in Hood River.  For more information go to mcuuf2.org.

History Museum of Hood River County Book Talk…with Cassie Moore on her newest book, Gallivanter Expedition, May 29, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the museum in Hood River’s Port Marina Park.

First annual Grand Dalles Music Festival…May 30-June 1 in The Dalles.  Details at granddallesmusicfestival.com.