The History Museum of Hood River County is proud to present Gorge Youth Speaks, a new youth speaker series. The final event of the three-part series will be May 13 at The Ruins in downtown Hood River.

This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Celebrating Mom - Mother’s Day is on Sunday - we all know that Everyday is Mother’s Day, and there’s Mom Friendly Events happening All Week - Get Out There!

Columbia Center for the Arts presents Book of Days, the award-winning play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson, running May 8 through May 23.

Gorge Farmer Collective (GFC), a farmer-owned cooperative connecting Columbia River Gorge residents directly with regional farms, is expanding its service area this spring with new delivery zones and a Mt. Hood pickup location, making fresh, local food more accessible to households across the region.

This week The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is The King of Cool. It’s All Coming Together with the Coolest Music, the Coolest Festivals, Stage Productions and Art Tours. Did we mention the Coolest Gaming Conventions? Get Your Sunglasses on and Get Out There!

MED-Project is offering residents a safe, free, and convenient way to dispose of unwanted or expired household medications at a local take-back event hosted by the Hood River Police Department.

This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide is celebrating Cherry Festival Week! The Cherry Stomp Dance returns, and it’s gonna be Off The Charts! Get Out There!

Columbia Gorge Climate Action Network (CGCAN) and Gorge Clean Energy Coalition are hosting a free event highlighting the connection between wolverines and electric vehicles on May 2 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Rockford Grange, 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River.

The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the remains of Kenneth Martin, Barbara Martin, and Barbie Martin following DNA analysis by Othram, Inc. of remains located in the Columbia River within the wreckage of the Martin family car. The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office has concluded its investigation, having found no evidence of a crime.

The Gorge UU Fellowship is sponsoring a Community Forum on voting and elections in The Gorge on Thursday, April 17, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Rockford Grange, 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River.

This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide is going to file a 1040-Entertainment EZ Form, commonly known as “Your Weekly Gig Attendance Schedule.” Be sure to Keep All of Your Receipts and make sure you fill out a Line Item for Every Day of the Week for a Maximum ‘reFun’ Experience. Get Out There!

A free watch party in Hood River will celebrate Oregonians 75 and older making a difference, highlighting community impact and challenging ageism.

This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide is appealing to All Ages - we’re highlighting The Amazing Bubble Man with his Awesome Show - but grownups have no shortage of Music, Arts and Dance to Explore. Be a kid again, and Get Out There!

Community members are invited to attend an upcoming event focused on improving wildfire preparedness and building a more fire-resilient Hood River County.

As spring returns to the Hood River Valley and orchards and wildflowers come into bloom, the Hood River Cider Fest returns for its 11th year with a new setting and expanded offerings for 2026.

This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Not Foolin’ - we’re taking you on a tour of the Week’s Best Music, Art, and Comedy shows. Have Fun and Get Out There! County Line tribute to Johnny Cash at Trout Lake Hall on Friday, April 3.

This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide is diving into March Music Madness -featuring shows from Barn Burning Jam Bands, AC/DC Cover Bands and Top Notch Broadway Vocal Groups that will jumpstart your Spring into Overdrive. Have Fun and Get Out There!

This Week the Gorge Giggin’ Guide kicks off with The Luck of the Irish - it’s St. Patrick’s Day and you’ll have a hard time finding a venue that won’t be celebrating! If you need traditional Choral concerts or an Irish Hip-Hop Celebration, we’ve Got You Covered! The week continues with top-notch Bluegrass bands, an Elvis Tribute, The Lions Follies, and more music and stage performances to Fill a Pot of Gold!