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Reunions
Aug. 16 — Hood River High School Blue Dragon Reunion, 5:30 p.m. at the Hood River Elks Lodge, 304 Cascade Ave. Hosted by HRHS class of 1969 for all school classes; $10 donation at door, friends and family welcome. RSVP to Phil Hukari at philhuk@embarqmail.com.
Aug. 17 — Hood River High School Class of 1969 55th Year Reunion starting at 5 p.m. at Divots Pavilion at Indian Creek Golf Course, 3605 Brookside Drive, Hood River. Social, class photo, buffet dinner with no host bar, $40. RSVP and send check and registration to Phil Hukari, 2780 Prospect Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; philhuk@embarqmail.com.
Community Events
June 25 — Ice Cream Social, 4-6 p.m. at The History Museum of Hood River County. Live music by Ross Island Ramblers, Mike’s Ice Cream, USFS Ranger activities, and more. Free, family friendly, open to all.
June 25 – Get to Know Your Library of Things; Cherry Pitter, 5:30 p.m., in the Hood River Library Reading Room, 502 State Street. For more info, go to hoodriverlibrary.org.
June 26 – Big River CLT House Launch, 5 p.m. free snacks available and first drink on the house. Located at pFriem Family Brewers. Free admission.
June 26 – Wasco Co. Fair Board Meeting, 6 p.m. at Dew Drop, located at the fairgrounds.
June 26 – River without a Cause: Conversation with Author Sam Moses, 7 p.m., located at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Admission is free, with donations accepted.
June 27 – “Wildfire” exhibition reception at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, 5:30 – 7:30, The public is invited to a free reception with artist Ann Ruttan. The exhibit runs from June 20 – Aug. 18. Located at 5000 Discovery Drive in The Dalles.
June 27 – 29 – Unit 20 Yard Sale Scholarship Fundraiser, 9 – 3 p.m., Located at 728 East Scenic Drive, The Dalles. The last day will be $1 per bag. All proceeds go toward the scholarship fund. Inquiries may be directed to Unit 20 President Julie Carter at 541-705-0047.
June 27 – Gardening 101: Tomato Care, 6 p.m., learn how to maintain healthy tomato plants. Free event. Located at Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake.
June 29 – Nch’i-Wána Wa’paas Basketweaving Learning Workshop, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Located at 35 Maryhill Museum Drive in Goldendale. Free admission, all ages and all levels welcome. Light refreshments will be served after the class. Participants will receive complimentary admission into the museum that day. For more info, go to www.maryhillmuseum.org.
June 29 - CGOA presents Summer Night concert, 6-8 p.m. Food avaiable for sale by Lake Taco. Located at Jackson Park in Hood River.
June 30 -- Drop Out Parkdale features poet David Perez, 2 -5 p.m. To attend the reading and salon, visit dropoutretreat.org/events. For more info, contact JB at dropoutretreat@gmail.com.
July 2 - Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance, 6-7:30 p.m. at Herbring House, 313 Fourth St., The Dalles. Open to the public. Address questions to droof@braverangels.org.
July 4 – Hood River Annual July 4 Parade, 8:30 a.m. registration on Eliot Street, 10 a.m. Parade starting at Pacific and 12th Street, going north along 12th St to May Street, then west to Jackson Park. For more information go to HoodRiverLions.Club.
July 6 – Presentation by Karl Vercouteran, historian and author. 11:00 a.m. Located at 1840 Moody/Rorick House, 300 W. St., The Dalles. Refreshments; bring lawn chairs/blankets, donations welcome.
July 13 – Antique Autor Tour. Tour begins and ends at WAAAM. Vehicles 1949 and older may participate. For registration and/or more info, contact Jeanette Kloos, President of the Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway at 503-227-5638 or FHCRH@comcast.net.
July 20 — Leon Berry/Dave Baker Memorial Golf Tournament, 8 a.m. at Indian Creek Golf Course, Hood River. Fundraiser for Rotary Club of White Salmon and Bingen. More info at whitesalmon-bingenrotary.org or RotaryClub323@gmail.com.
Aug 2-4 – Shaniko Days 50th Annual Celebration, Fri – Sun. For Hotel and RV park info, call 971-804-0305.
August 10 – Presentation by Linda Meanus, Warm Springs Tribal Elder, educator, and author of “My Name is LaMoosh” 11:00 a.m. Located at 1840 Moody/Rorick House, 300 W. St., The Dalles. Refreshments; bring lawn chairs/blankets, donations welcome.
August 14-18 – Wasco County Historical Society exhibit in the Open Class Building at the Wasco County Fair, located at 81849 Fairgrounds Road in Typh Valley.
Sept 7 - CGCC 24th Annual Founders Cup Golf Tournement, located at Indian Creek Gold Course in Hood River. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. For more info, contact Amy Stoffer at astoffer@cgcc.edu.
October 26 –Wasco County Historical Society annual meeting. Located at The Dalles Country Club in the historic 1922 Clubhouse. Lunch and short business meeting. Details to follow.
Ongoing
Thru July 31 – Miss Molly’s Voice: Freedom and Family Spoken In Fabric exhibition, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. private opening for members of the Columbia Gorge Museum. The public is invited to new the museum between June 2nd at 6 p.m. and July 31st at 5 p.m. columbiagorgemuseum.org.
Thru Aug. 31 – Yoga for Adults, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., drop-in weekly yoga classes held every Saturday. Located in the Hood River Library meeting room, 502 State Street. For more info, go to hoodriverlibrary.org.
First Monday — Adult Writers Group, 5:30-7 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library.
Third Monday — Hands On Maker Monday, 3:30 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library. With OSU Extension and 4-H. For kids, teens and adults. Projects like leatherworking, sewing, candle making, cake decorating and more.
Mondays — Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Voci Community Choir Rehearsals, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School. All welcome. Questions to info@gorgeorchestra.org.
Monday thru Friday — NU-2-U Shop Open, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth St., The Dalles. Shop is a nonprofit store that supports the Mid-Columbia Senior Center. More information at 541-296-4788.
Monday & Wednesday — Senior Meals, noon at The Pioneer Center, White Salmon. Doors open at 8 a.m. Suggested donation for seniors 60 and over is $3.50, all others $6.50. All welcome.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday — Strong Women, 10-11 a.m. at the Cascade Locks cemetery.
Monday thru Friday — Klickitat Senior Services Telephone Support, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Goldendale, 509-773-3757; White Salmon, 509-493-3068; or Toll Free, 1- 800-447-7858. Staff will direct callers to available resources, assist with online benefit applications and issues with Social Security and Medicare. Seniors can also call for essential grocery delivery, prescription pickup or food bank needs.
Second Tuesdays — Community Song Circle, 6:30-8 p.m. at The Dalles Art Center, 220 E. Fourth St. Sing positive, uplifting songs. No need to read music. Must love to sing. More at briangreeley123@gmail.com.
Tuesday — Senior Meals, noon at the Lyle Lions Community Center. Doors open at 10 a.m. Suggested donation for seniors 60 and over is $3.50, all others $6.50. All welcome.
Tuesdays — Senior Meals, 11 a.m. at Mt. Hood Town Hall, 6575 Mount Hood Highway, Mt. Hood-Parkdale. Meals served at noon. In conjunction with Hood River Valley Adult Center; suggested $5 donation.
Tuesdays — White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Club, noon to 1 p.m. Learn more at www.whitesalmon-bingenrotary.org, www.facebook.com/whitesalmonbingenrotaryclub, or email rotary.club.323@gmail.com.
Tuesdays — Overeater’s Anonymous, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ninth and State streets, Hood River. For more info contact Rebecca at 510-861-2212.
Tuesdays — Harmony of the Gorge, 6-8 p.m. at Providence Down Manor, Hood River. Please check the website for rehearsal details at www.harmonyofthegorge.com; info at 541-490-2481.
Tuesdays — Al-Anon Meeting, 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 400 11th St., Hood River.
Tuesdays — Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Sinfonietta Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School (music room). All welcome. Questions to info@gorgeorchestra.org.
Tuesday & Thursday — Senior Meals, noon at the Goldendale Community Center. Doors open at 8 a.m. Suggested donation for seniors 60 and over is $3.50, all others $6.50. All welcome.
Tuesdays thru Fridays — Senior Chair Yoga, 9:15 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, fourth floor, The Dalles. Cost is $4 per class. Contact debra.lutje@gmail.com for info.
Wednesdays — Fitness Classes: Mat Pilates, 8:30 a.m. at Lutheran Church, Bingen; Barre 5 p.m. at Mt. View Grange, White Salmon. Loyalty, drop in rates available. ACE certified, longtime local fitness instructor. Call Caroline Elliott, 509-637-3162, for info.
Wednesdays — Radio Tierra Storytime, 9:30 a.m. on Radio Tierra 95.1 FM; songs, stories and announcements for all kiddos who haven’t begun school.
Wednesdays — The Dalles Rotary Club, noon at Spooky’s; visitors welcome.
Wednesdays — Writing Group, 3-4 p.m. at the Hood River County Library, Columbia Room.
Wednesdays thru Memorial Day — Free Parking, 3-6 p.m. downtown Hood River.
Wednesdays May thru Sept. — KickStand Community Mountain Bike Ride, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. meet in the KickStand front parking lot. Located at 1235 State St, Hood River. Go to www.kickstandcoffee.net for more info.
Second Wednesday — Dufur Recreation District Meeting, 7 p.m. at Dufur City Hall. Visit website www.dufurcitypark.org for agenda and virtual attendance information.
Thursdays — Hood River Art Club, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the FISH Food Bank Community Room, 1130 Tucker Road, Hood River. For more information contact Kori Walsh at Heronbird@aol.com.
Thursdays — Hood River Toastmasters Club, 6:30-8 a.m. via Zoom and in-person at Bette’s Place, downtown Hood River. Drop in or email HRToastmasters@proton.me for link. Improve public speaking, listening and leadership skills.
Thursdays — Take Pounds Off Sensible (TOPS) Support Group, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in and 9 a.m. meeting at Zion Church, 10th and Union, The Dalles. First meeting is free.
Thursdays — Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m. at the Hood River Library. Free, open to all ages.
Thursdays — Recovery Café, 1-6 p.m. at the White Salmon Grange. Dinner served; recovery circle 5-6 p.m. All welcome.
Thursdays — The Dalles Kiwanis Club Meetings, noon at Spooky’s; visitors welcome. For more information go to www.thedalleskiwanis.org/ or The-Dalles-Kiwanis-Club on Facebook.
Thursdays — Thursday Night Bingo, 5:30 p.m. at Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth St., The Dalles. Doors open 4 p.m. Must be 18 or over. $10 minimum buy-in.
Thursdays — Cascade Singers Rehearsal, 7 p.m. at UCC, The Dalles (Fifth and Court streets).
Thursday, Friday and Saturday — Hood River Valley Adult Center Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels.
Third Fridays - Community Game Day, 1 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, Fifth and Highway 14. Play scrabble, cribbage or bring your own favorite. Coffee and cookies will be offered.
Fridays — Community Playgroup, 10-11:30 a.m. at Hood River Early Childhood Center (formerly Pine Grove Elementary). Free, follows school calendar. For children 0-5 and their parents. For info call 541-386-4919.
Fridays — Storytime in Cascade Locks and Parkdale, 10:30 a.m. at the library branches in those communities. Includes parent playgroups.
Fridays — Reflections on the Life of the Spirit, 1 p.m. at the United Methodist church in White Salmon, 341 N. Main Ave. Hosted by Baha’is of White Salmon. Explore spiritual identity and what it means to be human. For more information, contact White Salmon Bahá’ís at 509-637-3311.
Fridays — Fun Friday, 3-4:30 p.m. at The Dalles Library. For kids 5-10 in the John and Jean Thomas Children’s Wing. Arts, crafts, games; each week is different and always fun.
Saturdays — Makerspace, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hood River Library and Crafty Saturdays at the Cascade Locks and Parkdale library branches (same times). Free, for children.
Saturdays beginning April 6 — Chess Lessons, 1 p.m. at The Dalles Library. Free, for all ages and skill levels, beginners to advanced. Register at wascocountylibrary.com/events.
Saturdays – Teen Programs, 2 p.m. Pick one or all that look fun and be creative, volunteer, play games, discuss books and eat snacks. Open to ages 12 to 18. Located at Hood River Library theater, 502 State Street. For more info, contact Teen Librarian Rachel or go to hoodriverlibrary.org.
Saturdays — Bingo, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth, The Dalles. Doors open 4 p.m.; new players should arrive by 5 p.m. Ages 8-18 must be accompanied by legal guardian. Minimum buy-in $6. Cash prizes, dinner concessions.
Saturdays — Bingo, 6 p.m. at the Hood River Elks, Third and Cascade. Elks/Knights of Columbus scholarship fundraiser supports scholarships and charities. Progressive blackout prize, dinner available for purchase; 18 and older.
Saturdays starting May 4 — Hood River Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fifth and Columbia parking lot, across from Full Sail Brewing.
Sundays — Pickup Basketball, 1 p.m. at the Horizon Christian gym, Hood River. Players 18 and older, $3/visit.
Sundays — Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Jazz Collective Rehearsals, 4-6 p.m. at WAAAM. All welcome. Questions to info@gorgeorchestra.org.
Sundays — Cascade Singers Rehearsal, 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran, The Dalles (10th and Union streets).
