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.

Spring Break at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center…daytime events for kids and families open house style, March 24-28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.  

Oregon Reptile Man Rich Ritchey…March 28 at 3 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library.

Columbia Center for the Arts presents the film Lessons for Today:  The Legacy of Minoru Yasui…March 28 at 7 p.m.  Presented by the Minoru Yasui Legacy Project and the Hood River Latino Network.  Free tickets…go to columbiaarts.org.   Donations are accepted.

The Land, The People:  Columbia River Tribes’ Cultural Connection to Place…local experts Leon Ganuelas and Russell Spino share traditional Indigenous perspectives on the relationship between people and the natural environment.  March 29 at 11 a.m. at the Hood River FISH Food Bank Community Room on 1130 Tucker Road.  Hood River County Reads event in collaboration with the Hood River County Library District.

History of Women’s Clubs and the Public Library…March 29 at 3 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library.  The history of Women’s Social Clubs and their work in establishing Southwest Washington public libraries.

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.  March 30 on Experiences With Death…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-Wasco County Library Virtual Author Talk…Wordsmith and Wonder with Jodi Picoult…April 2 at 4 p.m.  Signup at wascocountylibrary.com.

Open Poetry Mic Night at the Hood River Library Reading Room to celebrate the Indian Creek Trail Poetry Walk…April 2 at 6 p.m.  Sponsored by Friends of the Hood River County Library.

Columbia Gorge CASA 101 & Happy Hour…April 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Ferment Brewing Company on 403 Portway in Hood River.  Learn about the vital work of CASA volunteers.  RSVP at gorgecasa.org.

First Friday in downtown The Dalles…April 4 at 5 p.m.  Spring Release Kickoff…exclusive sales, food and drink specials, live music, and prizes.

Mid-Columbia Senior Center Spring Fling Dance…April 4, doors open at 6 p.m.  $5 per person.  At the Center on 1112 West 9th in The Dalles.

Free movie showing at the Granada Theatre…The Great Mouse Detective…April 4 at 6 p.m.   Part of The Dalles Community Read.

Journey to the Stars Conference for early childhood educators in Hood River, Wasco, Gilliam, Sherman, and Wheeler counties…April 5 at 8 a.m. at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center.  Organized by Child Care Partners, Gorge STEM Hub, and Four Rivers Family Early Learning & Parenting Hub.  For registration information email ccp@cgcc.edu or call 541-506-6131.

Tri-County Recycling Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households and small businesses in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties…April 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at South Wasco High School in Maupin.  Businesses and agricultural producers must register one week in advance at tricountyrecycle.com.

Friends of the Hood River County Library Pop-Up Book Sale…April 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Hood River Library meeting room.  Hardcovers, softcovers, and young adult books $1 each, pocketbooks, DVD’s, and CD’s two for $1, children’s books four for $!.  Bag sale from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., $2 per bag.

The Oregon Bird Man…Wildlife Educator Karl Anderson…April 5 at 11 a.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library.

Solving Mysteries in the 21st Century…presented by The Dalles Police Department…April 5 at 2 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library.

The Dalles-Wasco County Library Virtual Author Talk…The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming…April 8 at 11 a.m.  Signup at wascocountylibrary.com.

SafeSpace Children’s Advocacy Center of the Gorge Community Training…Safespace CAC 101 at 6 p.m. on April 8 at the Center on 206 Wasco Loop in Hood River.  Call 541-436-2960 for more information.

Klickitat County Comprehensive Plan Community Outreach Meeting…April 10, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Trout Lake Grange Hall.

White Salmon-Bingen Community Wide Yard Sales & Business Sidewalk Sales…April 11-13.  To sign up and get on the sale map register before April 8 at 1 p.m. at info.mountadamschamber@gmail.com.

Stacey Riggs Horsemanship Clinic…April 12-13 at Fort Dalles Riders Club on 1023 Irvine Street in The Dalles.  Cost $75 per class for club members, $100 for non-members.  Space is limited, to register call 541-993-6610 or email dkbmax@yahoo.com.

Run with the Wild 5K/10K Walk & Run…April 12 at the Hood River Waterfront.  Fundraiser for the Wildland Firefighter Foundation…100% of proceeds donated.  Family & dog friendly, fire trucks, Smokey Bear, face painting, auction & raffle.  Register at runreg.com/run-with-the-wild.

Tri-County Recycling Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households and small businesses in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties…April 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Parkdale Fire Department.  Businesses and agricultural producers must register one week in advance at tricountyrecycle.com.

Blossom Festival Craft Show…10 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 12 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on April 13 at the Hood River County Fairgrounds.

Harp Workshop with Aryeh Frankfurter & Lisa Lynne…April 12 at noon at the Hood River Library.  Harps provided, limited space, online registration required at hoodriverlibrary.org.

The Art of Storytelling classes with Nancy Turner…April 12, 19, and 26 at The Dalles Art Center.  3 p.m. to 5 p.m. all three Saturdays.  Cost is $65.  To sign up go to thedallesartcenter.org.

The Fiddle Fairy Violin Concert…April 12 at 3 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library.

A Kidz Dental Zone presents Derek Hughes, Stand Up Magician…April 12 at 7 p.m. at the Hood River Middle School Auditorium.  Proceeds benefit the Hood River County Education Foundation.  Reserved seat tickets and more information at HRCEF.org.

Mosier Grange Cherry Blossom Buffet…April 13, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Grange Hall on 1000 4th Avenue in Mosier.  $15 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12, and children under 6 are free.

Cherry Heights Living Car Show and Community Egg hunt…April 13 at 1:30 p.m. on 910 Cherry Heighs Road in The Dalles.

Money Smart for older adults…complimentary financial literacy workshop on April 14 at 10 a.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center Deschutes Room on 1112 West 9th in The Dalles.  Free & open to the public…put on by WaFd Bank.

SafeSpace Children’s Advocacy Center of the Gorge Community Training…Darkness to Light training on preventing and recognizing child sexual abuse at 5:30 p.m. on April 15 at the Center on 206 Wasco Loop in Hood River.  Call 541-436-2960 for more information.

Mid-Columbia Community Concerts present Country entertainer Trevor Panczak…April 15 at  7 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Tickets at midcolumbiacommunityconcerts.org.

Our Klickitat/Veterans Administration interactive suicide awareness/prevention training…April 15, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at White Salmon Senior Services.  Childcare and dinner provided…call 503-863-7763 or email dfc@wagap.org.

Business Resource Fair…April 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Skamania County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall.  $10 for Chamber members, $15 non-members, lunch included.  Register at skamania.org.

SafeSpace Children’s Advocacy Center of the Gorge Open House…3 p.m.-6 p.m. on April 17 at the Center on 206 Wasco Loop in Hood River.  Call 541-436-2960 for more information.

Our Klickitat/Veterans Administration interactive suicide awareness/prevention training…April 17, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Library.  Childcare and dinner provided…call 503-863-7763 or email dfc@wagap.org.

Klickitat County Comprehensive Plan Community Outreach Meeting…April 17, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Alder Creek Grange Hall in Bickleton.

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.

Easter Safety Fair…April 19, 10 a.m.-noon at Jackson Park in Hood River.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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