What's Happening: Week of Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15 — Get Me Through the Holidays, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth St., The Dalles; 1-2:30 p.m. online via Zoom. Coping with loss on days that hold special meaning; free, open to all. Hosted by Providence Hospice Bereavement Program. For questions or info, call 503-215-4622 or email Bereavement@providence.org.

Dec. 15 — Hanukkah Party, 4-5:30 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library, 722 Court St., The Dalles. All ages. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with treats, crafts, activities, and a storytime.

Dec. 15 — Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Station 1, 1400 W. Eighth St., The Dalles. The public may observe and/or listen to the meeting virtually by using either the link or the telephone number and access code provided on the Board agenda as attached and located on the Fire District’s website at www.mcfr.org.

Dec. 16 — Ceramic Ornaments with Lise Larsen Session 2, 3-7 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library, 722 Court St., The Dalles. For school aged, teens and adults.

Dec. 16 — Mid-Columbia Car Club Meeting, 5 p.m. social / 6 p.m. meeting at Spooky’s Pizza, 3320 W. Sixth, The Dalles. Meets third Tuesday of the month.

Dec. 16 — Columbia Gorge Community College, 5:30 p.m. via Zoom, cgcc.zoom.us/j/89967671629 or by dialing 1-719-359-4580; meeting ID is 899 6767 1629. Any public comments for the Board may be addressed to tprince@cgcc.edu.

Dec. 16 — Sugarplum: A Nutcracker-inspired Holiday Showcase, 6:30 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Featuring local dancers, performers and live music. Tickets go on sale Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at columbiaarts.org.

Dec. 16 — Hood River County Library District Board of Directors Meeting, 7 p.m. in person meeting in-person in the meeting room on the lower level of the library and by using Zoom Conferencing: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88987942233, Meeting ID: 889 8794 223

Dec. 17 — Colonel Wright Troubador Town Tour, The Dalles: 8:30 a.m., courthouse; 9:30 a.m., Columbia Basin; 10:15 a.m. Springs Fireside; 11:30 a.m., Senior Center; 12:10 p.m., Spooky’s (Rotary).

Dec. 17 — Columbia Gorge Beekeepers Association Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Hood River Extension, 2990 Experiment Station Drive. All are welcome. Visitors may attend in person or via Zoom; info at admin@gorgebeekeepers.org.

Dec. 18 — Colonel Wright Troubador Town Tour, The Dalles: 8:15 a.m., Veteran’s Home; 10:15 a.m., library; 11:30 a.m., Senior Center; 12:10 p.m., Spooky’s (Kiwanis); 5:15 p.m., TDMS family concert; 6 p.m., TDMS school board.

Dec. 18 — Wasco Co. Soil & Water Conservation District Special Public Board Meeting, noon via teleconference. Visit www.wascoswcd.org for the meeting agenda and call-in instructions.

Dec. 18 — Mid-Columbia Economic Development District Meeting, 4-6 p.m. at the MCEDD Conference room, 802 Chenowith Loop Road, The Dalles. If you wish to attend, please notify jill@mcedd.org at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Dec. 18 — North Wasco County School District Board Meeting, 6 p.m. at The Dalles Middle School Commons. Regular meeting will include a supplemental budget hearing. Watch online at www.youtube.com/@district21mediachannel81/streams.

Dec. 19 — Community Meditation and Book Club, 11 a.m. to noon at the Hood River Valley Adult Cener, 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River. Free. Part of Gorge Happiness Month. “JoySpan” by Dr. Kerry Burnbright; purchase or check out from library to read along with the group. Contact Emily Martin 503-358-1949 for info.

Dec. 19 — Heritage Council Board Meeting, 5 p.m. at the History Museum of Hood River County, 300 E. Port Marina Way, Hood River. Public welcome to attend. New board members, volunteers needed. Third Thursday of the month.

Dec. 19-20 — Gorge Winds Concert Band Christmas Concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 19 and 3 p.m. Dec. 20 at First Christian Church, 909 Court St., The Dalles. Directed by Steve Hodges; do-nations appreciated.

Dec. 21 — Christmas Music Benefit Concert, 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 101 W 10th St., The Dalles. Proceeds to provide a local family with assistance this Christmas.

Dec. 21 — Solstice Walk, 5-7 p.m. at Rhinegarten Park, White Salmon. Bring a candle and take a quiet candlelit walk in the park to celebrate the longest night and the sun’s gradual return (some candles provided). Hot chocolate served at end of walk.

Thru Dec. 23 — Holiday Market in the Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Columbia Gorge Museum, 990 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson. Special 10% off discount; $25% for museum members. Local art, museum merchandise, and more.

Dec. 26 — Wasco County Departments open: Emergency services, clerk’s office, and district attorney’s office (9 a.m. to noon). All other departments will be closed.

Dec. 31 — Glue & Glitter: Fireworks Craft, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library, 722 Court St., The Dalles. All ages. Cover a large sheet of paper with your very own dazzling, glittery fireworks display in honor of the coming New Year!

Ongoing

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 — Cascade Singers Rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 101 West 10th Street in The Dalles.

Mondays — Al-anon Meeting, noon at Riverside Community Church, 317 State St. in Hood River.

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 $4, all others $7. All welcome.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday — Strong Women, 10-11 a.m. at the Cascade Locks City Hall.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday — Exercising for Seniors, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Hood River Valley Adult Center.

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.

Tuesdays — Senior Meals, noon at the Lyle Lions Community Center. Doors open at 10 a.m. Suggested donation for seniors 60 and over is $4, all others $7. All welcome.

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 thru November — I Can’t Sing Chorus, 3 p.m. at Providence Down Manor, Hood River. Taught by Harmony of the Gorge and Wind-Masters. For everyone. For questions, call or text Judy Galloway at 541-490-2481, or visit ComeSingNow.com.

Tuesdays — Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ninth and State streets, Hood River.

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 $4, all others $7. 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 — Youth Drop-In, 3:15-5:15 p.m. at Hood River Alliance Church, 2650 Montello Ave. A free, fun, safe place for middle and high school youth to participate in physical recreation, to hang out with their peers, and to get help with homework. Email melissa@hralliance.org about transportation.

Second Wednesday — Hood River Library Book Club, 12:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library Meeting Room, 502 State St. in Hood River. Meetings are hybrid, so folks are welcome both in-person and online. Books are chosen monthly. For more information, go to hoodriverlibrary.org.

Second Wednesday — Dufur Recreation District Meeting, 7 p.m. at Dufur City Hall. Visit website www.dufurcitypark.org for agenda and virtual attendance information.

Second Wednesday — Rainbow Reads Book Club for Queer and Allied Parents, 6 p.m. at The Dalles Wasco County Library, 722 Court Street in The Dalles.

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.

Third Thursday — West Klickitat Regional Fire Authority Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Fire Station at 119 NE Church St.

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 through Nov. 22 — Hood River Farmers Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at 501 Columbia Street in downtown Hood River.

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 — Grief Share, 10 a.m. to noon at Tucker Road Baptist Church, 1455 Tucker Road, Hood River. All welcome. Info at 541-386-1049.

Saturdays — 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. at the Hood River Co. Library, 502 State St. Pick one or all that look fun and be creative, volunteer, play games, discuss books and eat snacks. Open to ages 12-18. 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.

First & Third Sunday — Family Devotions, 10 a.m. at the White Salmon Grange, 1085 N. Main St. Baha’i faith. All welcome.

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.