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.

Understanding The Brain In Changing Times…a bilingual talk with author Larua Miranda Olivera…March 5,  6 p.m. at the Hood River Library.

Red Cross Blood Drive…March 6, Noon-5 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library.  Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org.

Columbia Art Gallery Exhibit Opening…This Is An Old Woman by the Gorge Photography Club…March 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts on 215 Cascade Avenue in Hood River.  Exhibit continues through March 28.

Women Artists of the Gorge Artists’ Reception…March 6, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library Sprint/Baker Gallery Room.

Free Mattress Recycling Events…free drop-off on March 6 at Hood River Garbage and March 7 at The Dalles Disposal, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. both days.  Mattresses and box springs only, any type of construction or condition.  County residents only at each location, five-unit maximum.  For more information, call 541-386-2272 in Hood River or 541-298-5149 in The Dalles.

The Hoot…three-day non-profit community festival celebrating music, arts, and local culture in the heart of downtown The Dalles…March 6-8.  Presented by The Dalles Overground and the Performing Arts Initiative.  Complete information at tdoverground.org/hoot.

Central Gorge Master Gardeners Class:  Managing to Keep Trees Healthy with OSU Extension Forester Glenn Ahrens…March 7 at 9 a.m. at Hood River Valley Christian Church on 975 Indian Creek Road. Suggested donation $10, all donations given to FISH Food Bank.

The History Museum of Hood River County opens March 7 with The Pursuit of Happiness…a photo exhibition with renowned photographer Peter Marbach.  Members’ reception on March 6 at 6:30 p.m., memberships available at the door ($35 for individuals, $25 seniors/students, $50 families).

Hood River Delta Kappa Spring Fling Bingo…March 7, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Hood River Valley Adult Center on 2010 Sterling Place.  $25 ticket includeds two bingo cards and potato bar lunch.  Tickets available at Tammy’s Floral on 1215 12th Street in Hood River.  For more information or to donate, call 541-490-4155.  Supports local education scholarships, Hope for Heroes, St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, and Easter Seals.

Vercouteren Regional History Forum….March 7 topic is “The Boys of ’61” with Fort Dalles Museum Coordinator Robert Pollock on the history and legacy of the Grand Army of the Republic, a once large and politically powerful nationwide organization made up of Civil War veterans and was active in The Dalles.  Begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Original Wasco County Courthouse on 410 West 2nd Place in The Dalles.  Admission is free, donations are accepted.

Community Movie Matinee…March 7 at 3 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library.

The Dalles Civic Auditorium Children’s Theatre Presents Newsies Jr...March 7 & 14 at 7 p.m., March 8 & 15 at 2 p.m.  Tickets $20 adults, seniors/kids $15, 5 & under free, available at thedallescivic.com.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…March 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.

The Fair Housing Act & You…March 10 at the Goldendale Community Library…sessions at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.   Join the Fair Housing Center of Washington for a free, one-hour session that explains your rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act in an easy-to-understand way, with real-life examples and time for questions. Designed for renters, homeowners, and anyone who wants to better understand how housing works.  Register at fvrl.org.

Central Gorge Master Gardeners Association Garden Gathering Workshop Series…Wild and Wonderful Natimve Plants on March 10, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library and March 14, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Hood River County Extension Center.  

The Fair Housing Act & You…March 12 at the White Salmon Valley Community Library…sessions at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.   Join the Fair Housing Center of Washington for a free, one-hour session that explains your rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act in an easy-to-understand way, with real-life examples and time for questions. Designed for renters, homeowners, and anyone who wants to better understand how housing works.  Register at fvrl.org.

The Dalles Library Virtual Author Talk…March 12, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., on Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn…signup at wascocountylibrary.com.

Mid-Columbia Innovation Hub March Hub Talk…subject is “A Seat At The Table:  Women Shaping the Gorge Economy.”  March 12 at The Ruins in Hood River.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Cosmic Frequencies:  An Evening of Music, Science, and Gravity…a Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory lecture…March 13 at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center.  Free admission…local wine and beet beging at 6 p.m., along with music by Tunnel No. 3…lecture begins at 7 p.m.

Big Britches Productions presents Four Old Broads…March 13-28 at the Bingen Theater.  Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.  Ticket information at bigbritches.org.

Friends of The Dalles-Wasco County Library St. Patrick’s Book Sale…March 14, 9 a.m.-noon at The Dalles Library Book Barn.  Bag sale:  $3 per bag from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., $2 per bag from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and $1 per bag from 11 a.m. to noon.  Bring your own bag.

Second Saturday at the WAAAM Air & Auto Museum in Hood River…March 14.  Activities take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Hood River County 4-H Super Saturday…March 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School.  Day of hands-on learning and fun for ages 5-12, with a lineup of workshops on topics like gardening, crafts, STEM, and animals.  You do not have to be a 4-H member to attend.  Registration $5 for 4-H members, $10 for non-members.  Pizza lunch provided for an extra $5, or bring your own sack lunch.  Full schedule and registration at extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/hoodriver/events/hood-river-4-h-super-saturday.

Maupin Garden Expo and Seed Giveaway & Swap…March 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Maupin Civic Center.  OSU Master Gardeners, door prizes, houseplant sale, flower seeds, gardening videos, and more.

St. Paddy’s Leprechaun 5K…March 14 at 11:30 a.m. in downtown Stevenson.  Run/Walk starts and ends at Walking Man, with the course looping through the waterfront and downtown.  Cost is $20, increases to $30 after March 12.  Sign up at runsignup.com.

Taste of Tsuruta Fundraiser…March 14, 5 p.m. at Mt. Hood Winery on 2882 Van Horn Drive in Pine Grove.  Benefits Hood River-Tsuruta Sister City program.  Dinner includes traditional and local Japanese cuisine, and there will be silent and live auctions.  Tickets $50 per person or $500 for a table of eight…email hoodriversistercity@gmail.com or contact a Sister City board member.

Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association’s Jazz Collective Big Band and Stages Musical Theatre ensembles come together to croon the night away to beloved Broadway musicals…March 14 at 7 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River.  Swingin’ on the dance floor highly encouraged.  Tickets $25 for adults, $20 for CGOA members, available at gorgeorchestra.org.

Columbia Center For The Arts presents A Poet, a film by Simon Mesa Soto…March 14 at 7 p.m.  Tickets $13, available at columbiaarts.org.

Hood River County Reads Author Talk…”On Gold Hill” with Jaclyn Moyer discussing her experiences as a farmer, educator, seed keeper, and writer.  March 15 at 2 p.m. at the Hood River Library.  More details at hoodriverlibrary.org.

Even War Has Rules…two-hour class provides an introduction into International Humanitarian Law…March 16 at 3 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library.

The Dalles-Wasco County Library Three-Week Financial Literacy Series…Tuesdays, March 17-31 a 5:30 p.m.  Registration required at wascocountylibrary.com.

The Dalles-Wasco County Library New Release Movie Matinee…March 18 at 4 p.m. at the library.  Family-friendly feature will be a zoo of a good time with the second movie about the adventures of a rabbit and a fox. Snacks are provided.

Sense of Place Series…March 18 on Rattlesnakesssss: Shedding the Myths to Meet the Snake with Herpetologist Adrian Slade…7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Ticket information at senseofplacegorge.org.

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.  March 18, 7 p.m. at the Hood River County History Museum in Port Marina Park.

Shaping The Future…Community Leagcy Initiative on estate planning hosted by a number of local non-profits…March 19, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center.  Pre-registration encourged at bit.ly/legacy-initiative-2026.

Rockford Grange Spring Equinox Dance…March 20, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at 4262 Barrett Drive in Hood River.  Entry ticket $10 (kids attend for free).  Live music with Bex Bee (caller) and the Off The Cuff String Band.  Information at rockfordgrange.net.

Underwood Conservation District TreeFest…March 21 at Rhinegarten Park in White Salmon.  Native plant sale, informational partner booths with valuable resources, music and a food cart, family-friendly activities.

Map & Compass Navigation Intro Class with Trails Diverged…March 21, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at the Hood River Library Meeting Room.  Map & compass provided for class use.  Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Prepare To Hike The Gorge…March 21, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Stevenson Community Library.  Volunteers from the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue will present hiking preparedness, the physical demands of area trails, and best practices to research critical information on variables like weather conditions, snow levels, terrain, and trail difficulty.  Attend in person or online, to register for online go to fvrl.org.

The Dalles Library Virtual Author Talk…March 24, 11 a.m.-noon, on America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with author Shoshana Walter…signup at wascocountylibrary.com.

Matt Baker Comedy Stunt Show…March 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library Reading Room.

Mid-Columbia Community Concerts Association presents Gentlemen’s Quartet…March 25 at 7 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Ticket information at midcolumbiacommunityconcerts.com.

Hood River Library Puzzle Competition…March 26, starting at 5:30 p.m.  Teams of 2-4 adults race to finish a 500 piece puzzle in less than 90 minutes.  Sign up at hoodriverlibrary.org.

Underwood Community Center Skate Night…March 29, 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.

Gorge Life:  Beyond the Block:  Art Quilters of the Gorge…opening celebration on April 1, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center.  Free admission,all are welcome.

The Lost Photos of the Columbia Gorge (1914-1930’s) …presentation of restored historical photographs by photographer I.R. Robison…April 3 at 7 p.m. at the Bingen Theatre.  Ticekts $10 in advance at bigbritches.org, $15 at the door.  In partnership with the Gorge Heritage Museum.

Ordinary Days…A Musical by Theatre CamilleLynne and featuring a local teen cast…April 3-11 at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Fridays & Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.  Tickets at columbiaarts.org.

Tri-County Recycling Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households and small businesses in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties…April 4 at 10 a.m. at South Wasco High School in Maupin.  Businesses required to register by March 26, go to tricountyrecycle.com for a registration form.

Tri-County Recycling Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households and small businesses in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties…April 11 at 10 a.m. at the Parkdale Fire Department.  Businesses required to register by April 2, go to tricountyrecycle.com for a registration form.

Run With The Wild 5K/10K…April 11 at 8 a.m. at the Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead.  100% of proceeds go directly to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.  Go to runwiththewild.com to sign up.

Shred Event…April 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mid-Columbia Senior Center.  Shred documents on site…$6 standard 1.2 cubic foot box. 300 box capacity truck, event ends at capacity.  Benefits the Mid-Columbia Senior Center.

Amazing Bubble Man…April 12 at 2 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Tickets on sale at thedallescivic.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

5th Annual Mardi Gras for Hood River Meals on Wheels…May 2 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.