Events

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 Dalles Farmers Market…Saturdays through October 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at City Park on 5th and Union in The Dalles.

White Salmon Farmers Market…Tuesdays through September 26, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. in the park at 282 North Main.

High Prairie Bingo Night…second Thursday of every month through November…6 p.m.-8 p.m. on 701 Struck Drive between Lyle and Centerville.  All minors must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

Grass Valley Farmers Market…every second Saturday from May to October…10 a.m.-1 .m. at Grass Valley Park.  To be a vendor or for information call 541-993-2780 or 541-993-2252.

D-21 School District Museum…open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through September 30.  Located at the Wahtonka High School building on West 10th Street (enter the building nearest the track).  Also open by appointment, call 541-296-6546.

Let’s Talk Rabbits…September 22 at 4 p.m. at Hood River Supply.  Celebrate International Rabbit Day, learn about rabbit care, enjoy talks, and win raffle prizes.

The History Museum of Hood River County presents Timewinder Tales (formerly Cemetery Tales)…September 22-23 and 29-30 at 7 p.m. and September 24 at 2 p.m. at the museum in Port Marina Park.  This year’s stories related to the theme of built environments and architecture.  Tickets $20, available at hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.

Mid-Columbia Health Foundation 3K/5K/10K Super Hero Fun Run…September 23 starting at Kiwanis Pocket Park in The Dalles.  Register at 8:30 a.m., walk/run at 9 a.m.   Prizes for best costume.  Go to mcmc.net/foundation for more information.

Mid-Columbia Senior Center Mobile Shredding Event…September 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Shred and dispose of documents, $6 per standard 1.2 cubic foot box.  300 box capacity truck, event ends at capacity.

Art at the Heart Festival…September 23, 11 a.m.-9 a.m. in downtown Goldendale.  Information available at goldendalechamber.org.

Mid-Columbia Senior Center Block Party to celebrate National Senior Center Month…September 23, 3 p.m..-6 p.m.  Visit midcolumbiaseniorcenter.com for more information.

3 Leg Torso In Concert…September 23, 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Landmark in The Dalles.  Tickets $20, at tickettomato.com.

Pig Bowl…Columbia Gorge Law Enforcement vs. Firefighters football game to benefit three local families facing medical challenges…September 23 at 7 p.m. at Sid White Field at the Wahtonka campus in The Dalles.  $5 per person or $20 for a family.  Go to pigbowl.net for more information.

Cascade Singers perform works written or arranged by local musicians on September 23 at 7 p.m. and September 24 at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in The Dalles.  Admission is by donation at the door.

The Next Door hosts an Open House for Youth Services at its Drop-In Center located at 1113 Kelly Avenue in The Dalles…September 25, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Oregon Veterans Home Community Social…September 27, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Oregon Veterans Home on 700 Veterans Drive in The Dalles.  Connect with other Veterans, Veteran support groups, volunteer opportunities, tours of the facility, employment opportunities, and more.  Ice cream sundaes and raffle for all who attend.

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center Harvest Moon Celebration…September 28 at 7 p.m.  Join Discovery Center educators and Forest Service Rangers for an evening of fun.

Hood River String Quartet with Mitchell Jett Spencer…free chamber music concert at 7 p.m. on September 29 at Hood River Valley Christian Church on 975 Indian Creek Road.  Donations for the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association and FISH Food Bank will be accepted.

Columbia Riverkeeper Fall River Cleanup at the Nichols Natural Area near the Hood River Waterfront…September 30, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.  Register at columbiariverkeeper.org.

Free Hazardous Waste Collection Event for households and small businesses…September 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mosier Community School.  Small businesses must pre-register, go to tricountyrecycle.com.

One Community Health 2023 Fiesta Cultural del Gorge…September 30 at 1 p.m. at the OCH Hood River Clinic parking lot at 849 Pacific.  Click here for more information.

Country Night at the Hood River Elks…September 30.  Doors open at 7 p.m., line dancing lesson at 7:30 p.m., country music DJ from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.  $5 entry, free for members.

Duane & Jackie Fulps Scholarship Fund Horse Show…October 1 at 9 a.m. at the Ft. Dalles Riders Arena on 1023 Irvine.  Presented by The Fort Dalles Riders Association.  For information call 541-993-7900.

Wasco County Historical Society-sponsored trip to the Oregon Historical Society in Portland on October 4 leaving the Home Depot parking lot at 8 a.m., and returning at 4 p.m.  Cost is $50, including admission and bus transportation.  To register send contact information and a $50 check made out to WCHS to WCHS board member Nancy Proctor at P.O. Box C; Arlington, OR 97812 by September 20.

Gorge Speakeasy Storytelling Event…October 4 at The Ruins in Hood River.  Fundraiser for Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum.  This month’s theme is “Instincts.”  Admission by donation of any size.  Doors open at 6 p.m., stories start at 7 p.m.

Northwest Muralfest adds a new mural for 2023…October 5-7 at The Dalles City Hall parking lot, next to the Cherry mural.  Dedication/celebration of the new mural on October 7 at 5 p.m.

Big Britches Productions presents “The Rocky Horrow Show”…live on stage October 6-21 at The Bingen Theater.  For ticket and showtime information, go to bigbritches.org.

Wasco County Historical Society Annual Meeting…October 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. hosted by Fort Dalles Museum.  Special guests will be Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.  Annual meeting and program at 1:30 p.m. with Eric Gleason making a presentation on mapping Ft. Dalles from 1859 to the present.

Hood River Hops Fest on October 7 in the Columbia Lot in downtown Hood River, 11 a.m.-7 pm.  For tickets…go to etix.com.

Maryhill Museum of Art Car Is King Weekend…October 7-8.  Complete schedule at maryhillmuseum.org.

Fundraiser for The Dalles High School Booster Club at Cousins’ Restaurant…October 9, 4 p.m. to close.  20% off all dining room sales support The Dalles Booster Club.

Wedding From Hell…an audience participation murder mystery dinner event…October 13-14 at The Dalles Civic Auditorium Ballroom.  Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m.  Tickets $50 and must be purchased in advance at thedallescivic.com or call 541-298-8533.

Hood River Valley Harvest Festival…October 13-15 at the Hood River Event Site.  For complete information, go to hoodriverharvestfestival.com.

The Dalles Farmers Market Harvest Festival…October 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at City Park on 5th and Union.  “All Things Pumpkin”…dessert contest, costume participants = candy, live music.

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center Vintage Evening “Down by the Riverside” fundraiser…October 14 at the Center.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m.   Live &  silent auction.  Tickets available at gorgediscovery.org or by calling 541-296-8600, ext. 201.  21 and over event.

Friends of the Cascade Locks Historical Museum Magical History Tour Dinner Cruise…October 14 at 6 p.m. on the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge.  This year’s theme is the Magical History Masquerade.   Tickets $75, available at cascadelocksmuseum.org.

Glenwood Fall Bazaar…October 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Glenwood School on 320 Bunnel Street.  Go to glenwoodwashington.info for more information.

Tia Carroll in concert…fundraiser for Rowena Wildlife Clinic…October 21 at 7 pm. at the Best Western Hood River Inn Gorge Room.  Tickets $31, available at eventbrite.com.  Over 21 only.

Stacey Riggs Fall Horsemanship Clinic…October 21-22 at Fort Dalles Riders Club.  $75  per class for club members, $100 for non-members.  Space is limited.  Call 541-993-6610 for information.

Thrive Hood River’s H is for Harvest Annual Fundraiser…October 27, 5:30 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River.   Tickets $40, go to thrivehoodriver.org.

Screening of the film “Covenant of the Salmon People”…October 25 at 6 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.  Featured speaker is Nez Perce Tribal Chairman Shannon Wheeler.  Free.

St. Peter’s Altar Society 44th Annual Holiday Bazaar…November 17, noon-6 p.m. and November 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at St. Peter Parish Center on 1111 Cherry Heights Road in The Dalles.

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