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.

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.

Hood River Valley High School FFA Steak Feed & Auction…April 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hood River County Fairgrounds.  Tickets available from all HRVHS FFA members.

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.

Dufur School Board Candidate Forum…May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Barlow Ranger Station in Dufur.

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 Rotary Club Skate Park Cleanup…May 3 at 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  RSVP at hoodriverrotary.com.

Mayfaire Fair…May 3 at 11 a.m. at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon.  Dedicated to children and the creative energy of spring.

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.

Cascade Pika Watch Volunteer Training…May 10, 10 a.m.-noon at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center.  Register at oregonzoo.org/pika.

White Salmon Wine Walk…May 10 in downtown White Salmon.  Go to explorewhitesalmon.com for information.

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.

Walleye Willie Shootout 2025 Memorial Benefit…walleye and bass contest to benefit the Celilo Cancer Center in memory of Willie & Sheila Ross…June 7-8 in the Bonneville and John Day pools of the Columbia River.  Register online at give.adventisthealth.org/walleye-willie/.

Summer Whole Athlete Wellness Volleyball Camp with former HRVHS standout Katie Kennedy…June 28-29 and July 26-27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day.  For girls entering grades 6-9.  Register at hoodriverparksandrec.org.