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 Valley Basketball Association Open Play for grades 4-8…Thursdays from 6 p.m. to  8 p.m. at Westside Elementary School and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School.  Boys and girls, all levels are welcome.

Harmony of the Gorge Christmas Caroling Rehearsals…Tuesdays, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at Down Manor on 1950 Sterling Place in Hood River.  All singers are invited. 

The Dalles Veterans Day Parade…November 11 at 11 a.m.  To sign-up contact The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce at 541-296-2231 or email events@thedalleschamber.com.

Hood River Veterans Day Ceremony…including special dedication of the Nisei Veterans’ Historical Marker…November 11 at 11 a.m. at River of Life Assembly Church on 979 Tucker Road in Hood River.  Due to limited seating, registration is required by emailing Lesley Tamura at lesley.tamura@gmail.com.  Onsite public unveiling of the historical marker will follow the service at about 1 p.m. on Highway 35 at the first viewpoint area where the WWII Nisei Veterans Highway sign is located.

Sense of Place Season 16…November 12 topic is Mostly Mushrooms:  What I Discovered When I Fell In Love With Fungus  with forager & educator Krista Cushman…7 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Tickets at senseofplacegorge.org.

An Evening of Cowboy Music & Poetry with Duane Nelson and Coyote Joe Sartin…November 13 at 6 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library.  Free event in the library’s main room.

TR3 D2UCE…Premiere of ThirtyTwo’s full length move at Doug’s in downtown Hood River on November 13 at 6:30 p.m.  Free event.

One Community Health Patient Care Advocates free support to help enroll for health coverage through the Oregon and Washington Marketplace…November 14, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. and December 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the OCH clinic in Hood River, November 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Skyline Hospital in White Salmon, and December 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at OCH’s clinic in The Dalles

Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta Cello Concerto Collage…November 14 at 7 p.m. and November 16 at 2 p.m. at the Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center in Odell.  Ticket information at gorgeorchestra.org.

Gorge Leadership Institute and the Columbia Center for the Arts presents Inspire!  Celebrating Women in the Gorge…an evening on live storytelling and performing arts.  November 14 at 7 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Tickets $20 at columbiaarts.org.

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center/Winter Wildlands Alliance Snow School Fundraiser & Backcountry Film Festival.  November 14 at 5:30 p.m.  Admission is free…tickets at gorgediscovery.org.

Hood River Valley High School Performing Arts Department presents Mamma Mia!…November 14-15 at 7 p.m. at the Bowe Theatre.  Tickets $20 adults, $15 senior citizens/students, $10 children K-8.  Available at hrvhstheatredepartment.ludus.com.

Mt. Adams Elks Lodge Ladies of  Elks Holiday Bazaar…November 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Mt. Adams Elks Lodge in White Salmon.

Hood River Church of the Nazarene Christmas Bazaar…November 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.  At 2168 Belmont Ave. in Hood River.

Benefit Art Show & Sale…November 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Historic St. Paul’s Chapel on 601 Union in The Dalles.  Paintings by David Ridge, gourds by Ruth Gordon, and photography by David Gross.  Proceeds benefit the preservation of the 1875 St. Paul’s Chapel.  Donations are tax deductible.

Goldendale Adventist Christian School Christmas Craft Fair…November 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Lodge on 210 S. Columbus Ave. in Goldendale.

Holiday Market benefitting BlinkNow…November 16, 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Riverside Community Church in Hood River.

Screening of The Last Class with Robert Reich…November 19 at 7 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Tickets $12 at columbiaarts.org.

Sense of Place Pop-Up Event…American Wool, Regenerative Agriculture, and the Future of an Industry with Jeanne Carver of Imperial Stock Ranch…November 20 at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center.  Doors open at 5 p.m., show at 6 p.m.  Tickets at senseofplacegorge.org.

Gorge Speakeasy presents The Gorge Dating Show…November 20 at 7 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River.  Information at gorgespeakeasy@gmail.com.

St. Peter’s Altar Society 46th Annual Holiday Bazaar…November 21, noon-6 p.m. and November 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  At St. Peter’s Parish Center on 1111 Cherry Heights Road in The Dalles.

Hope Academy Spaghetti & Silent Auction Fundraiser…November 21, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at Gateway Presbyterian Church on 1111 Dry Hollow Road in The Dalles.  Adults $15, kids 12 and under $10.  Children 5 and under eat free.  Tickets available at Hope Academy and Spooky’s Pizza.

Mid-Columbia Senior Center Holiday Bazaar…November 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Center on 1112 West 9th in The Dalles.

Hood River Elks Lodge Boots & Boogie…a night of music, dance, and support for the Kye Huggins family…November 22, doors open at 6 p.m.  Suggested $20 donation at the door.  Kids welcome.

Mt. Adams Ministerial Association Emergency Fund Fundraiser…interfaith gathering of communities with music, dessert potluck, and connecting conversations and inspirations…November 24 at 6:45 p.m. at Bethel United Church of Christ on 480 East Jewett Blvd. in White Salmon.

Columbia Gorge Toyota & Honda Turkey Trot Benefit Run & Walk…November 27 starting at 8 a.m. at Lewis & Clark Festival Park in The Dalles.  5K or one mile run-/walk.  $20 entry fee ($25 after November 25), 12 & under free.  Register at runsignup.com.  

Stevenson Turkey Trot 5K…November 27, at 8 a.m. at the Skamania County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall.  Advance signup at runsignup.com.  Free event, but bring a donation of non-perishable food or cash to give to the local food bank.

Twin Tunnels Turkey Trot Fun Run…fundraiser for Mosier Community School…9:30 a.m. on November 27.  Run/Walk 5K, 12K, Kids’ 1 mile.  $15 adults, $5 kids, $35 family…signup at twintunnelsturkeytrot.eventbrite.com.

The Dalles Starlight Parade…November 28 at 6 p.m. in downtown The Dalles.  Theme is “The Lights!  The Sights!  The Parade Tonight!”  (an ode to Dr. Seuss).  Treelighting follows the parade at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce.  Sign up at thedalleschamber.com.

Hood River Community Holiday Tree Lighting and Street Festival…December 5 in downtown Hood River.  Festival 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m., tree lighting between 5:45 and 6:15 at Overlook Memorial Park.  Oak Street from 1st to 6th, 2nd Street from State to Cascade, and State Street from 1st to 4th.

Festival of Trees Gala & Auction..December 5 at 6 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  Proceeds support equipment upgrades for the local medical system and the Celilo Cancer Center Patient Assistance Fund.  Tickets $20 at give.adventisthealth.org/events-calendar/festival-of-trees/.  Community open house to view the trees on December 6 at the Civic Auditorium from 9 a.m. to noon.

Westside Fire Volunteers Santa Breakfast…pancakes, sausages, and eggs plus pictures with Santa…December 6, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Westside Rockford Station on 4250 Barrett Drive in Hood River.  $10 adults, $8 seniors & children.  Funds raised benefit the Leo Philips Scholarship Fund, aiding local students with financial assistance towards education related to emergency medical services.

Innovations Academy Holiday Bazaar…December 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Wahtonka Campus on 3601 West 10th in The Dalles.

Columbia Gorge Habitat for Humanity Holiday Bazaar…December 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the UCC Church on 111 East 5th in The Dalles.

Christmas In The Gorge Holiday Bazaar…December 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson.

Christmas In The Gorge at the Columbia Gorge Museum in Stevenson…December 6, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. for a visit with Santa, fun activities for all ages, and discounted holiday shopping.  Whiskey Flats Brass Band playing from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Rock The Holidays!…Aaron Meyer Christmas Concerts…14th annual benefit for United Way of the Columbia Gorge…December 7 at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn Gorge Room.  Kids Concert at 1 p.m., $10 for kids 12 & under and $12 adults.  Regular Concert at 4 p.m., $30 general admission, $15 for kids 12 & under.  Preferred tickets $85, includes a glass of wine or beer and appetizers at pre-concert party at 3:15 p.m.  Tickets at Waucoma Bookstore or unitedwaycolumbiagorge.org.

Shine Local…presented by the Greater Goldendale Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Ambassadors…December 12 & 13, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., at the Chamber of 903 East Broadway in Goldendale.  Tinsel Trail, Lighted Interactive Park, Hot Cocoa Bar, Ugly Sweater Contest.  Free admission, family friendly, open to everyone.

Family Movie Night:  The Best Christmas Pageant Ever…December 12 at Hegewald Auditorium in Stevenson.  Doors open at 6 p.m., movie at 6:30 p.m.

History Museum of Hood River County Holiday Open House…December 13, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the museum in Port Marina Park.  Free admission.

Hood River Elks Lodge Santa-Con Pub Crawl and Toy Drive…December 13.  Must be 21 and over to participate, bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Hood River Elks Kids Christmas Party.  Participating bars:  Trillium at 6 p.m., 64 Oz. Taphouse at 7 p.m., Elks Lodge #1507 at 8 p.m., Whiskey Tango at 9 p.m.

Gorgeous Music Concert…Christmas Carols and Holiday Music…December 14 at 3 p.m. United Methodist Church on 341 N. Main in White Salmon.