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Waltham, Mass., Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM) ("Nano” or the "Company”), a supplier of Additive Manufacturing solutions, today announced changes in the composition of its Board of Directors (the "Board”). Nano's Board currently consists of four members: Messrs. Ofir Baharav, Robert Pons, Dr. Joshua Rosensweig and Kenneth Traub. Mr. Baharav has been appointed as Chairman of the Board. Dr. Joshua Rosensweig will serve as the Chairman of the Company's Audit Committee and Mr. Robert Pons will serve as the Chairman of the Company's Compensation Committee. In light of the previously announced results of the Company's 2024 annual general meeting of shareholders, dated December 6, 2024 (the "AGM") and the previously announced ruling of the Israeli central region district court in Lod, dated November 21, 2024 (the "Court Ruling") regarding Nano's extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on March 20, 2023 (the "EGM”), Dr. Yoav Nissan-Cohen, Messrs. Eitan Ben-Eliahu, Oded Gera, Roni Kleinfeld, Chris Moran and Mrs. Georgette Mosbacher have resigned from the Board, effective immediately. Messrs. Baharav and Pons were elected to the Board following the AGM results and replaced the seats formerly occupied by Messrs. Yoav Stern and Michael X. Garrett. Messrs. Rosensweig and Traub were elected to the Board at the EGM, but since the Company had contested the legality of the EGM, they joined the Board immediately after the Court Ruling, which determined, among other matters, that the EGM was duly held and the vote that elected them to the Board was consequently valid. The Board commented that: "As a newly reconstituted Board, we are committed to strong corporate governance and executing plans to maximize long-term value for shareholders.” Biographies Ofir Baharav Mr. Baharav is a seasoned senior executive with a career spanning more than two decades in product development for the technology and 3D printing sector. In his various executive roles, he has focused on M&A, operational improvements, corporate governance and enhancing shareholder value. Mr. Baharav previously served as Chairman of the Board from 2019 to 2021 and as a director in the Company from 2015 to 2021. Prior to Nano, from 2014 to 2015, Mr. Baharav was the VP of Product Management of Stratasys Ltd.. In 1999, Mr. Baharav founded RelayHealth Corporation and served as their Chief Executive Officer until it was acquired by McKesson Corp. in 2006. Mr. Baharav currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Maxify Solutions, Inc., which he founded in 2022 to acquire the assets of Breezer Holdings LLC and SimiGon Inc.. Robert (Bob) Pons Mr. Pons has over four decades of experience as a Chief Executive Officer and senior executive in high growth companies. He brings significant corporate governance expertise, having served on the boards of more than sixteen publicly traded companies. Mr. Pons previously served as the President and the Chief Executive Officer of Spartan Advisors, Inc., a management consulting firm specializing in telecom and technology companies. Prior to that, Mr. Pons served as the Executive Vice President of PTGi-ICS, a wholly owned subsidiary of HC2 Holdings, Inc., a publicly traded holding company operating subsidiaries in infrastructure, telecom, construction, energy, technology, gaming and life sciences. Pons' public board experience includes roles as Executive Chairman of SeaChange International, Inc. as well as Director at CCUR Holdings, Inc., Alaska Communications, Inc., Inseego Corp. and MRV Communications, Inc.. Dr. Joshua Rosensweig Dr. Rosensweig has over four decades of experience as a legal professional, with significant experience in corporate governance and enhancing shareholder value as an executive and director at Israel-based public companies. Dr. Rosensweig is the founder and senior partner of Rosensweig & Co., a boutique law firm based in Tel Aviv. Between 2012 and 2013, Dr. Rosensweig was head of the tax department at Agmon & Co., and from 1999 until 2005, he served as a senior partner at Gornitzky & Co., where he led the international transactions and taxation practices. Since 2017, Dr. Rosensweig has been serving as a member of the board of directors of Israel Corporation. Previously, Dr. Rosensweig served on the board of directors of Bezeq Israel Telecommunication Corp. from 2010 until 2018. Additionally, Rosensweig served on the board of Alrov Properties and Lodgings Ltd. from 2010 until 2018 and has held leadership positions as Chairman of the board of directors of First International Bank of Israel from 2003 until 2006 and of Poalim IBI in 2013. Kenneth H. Traub Mr. Traub is a visionary and transformational corporate leader with a successful track record of building sustainable shareholder value. Mr. Traub has over 30 years of experience as a Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, director and active investor with a demonstrated record of accomplishment in driving strategic, financial, operational and governance improvements. Mr. Traub currently serves as the Executive Chairman of Comtech Telecommunications Corp, non-executive Chairman of Edgio, Inc, and Chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the board of directors of Tidewater, Inc. Mr. Traub also served as the Managing Partner of Delta Value Advisors, a strategic consulting and investment advisory firm specializing in corporate governance and turnarounds, since 2019. Mr. Traub previously served as an independent director on the board of directors of numerous public companies, including DSP Group, Inc., an Israeli based manufacturer of multimedia chipsets for converged communications; MRV Communications, Inc., a telecommunications company with principal manufacturing facilities in Israel; Vitesse Semiconductor, Inc., a fabless semiconductor developer; Xyratex Ltd, a data storage company; MIPS Technologies, Inc., a semiconductor technology company; Intermolecular, Inc., a semiconductor materials supplier; and Phoenix Technologies, Inc., a leading supplier of firmware for computers, among others. Mr. Traub received the NACD Directorship Certification, which is awarded to directors who meet the highest standards of corporate governance according to the National Association of Corporate Directors. Mr. Traub received a BA from Emory College in 1983 and an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1988. About Nano Dimension Ltd. Nano Dimension (Nasdaq: NNDM) offers a variety of Digital Manufacturing technologies serving customers across vertical target markets such as aerospace and defense, advanced automotive, high-tech industrial, specialty medical technology, R&D and academia. With its suite of digital manufacturing technologies, Nano Dimension is enabling its customers with prototyping and high-mix-low-volume production, along with IP security, design-for-manufacturing capabilities, and more sustainable means of fabrication. For more information, please visit https://www.nano-di.com/ Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For example, Nano is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses executing plans to maximize long-term value for shareholders. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding Nano's future growth, strategic plan and value to shareholders, and all other statements other than statements of historical fact that address activities, events or developments that Nano intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future. Such statements are based on management's beliefs and assumptions made based on information currently available to management. When used in this communication, the words "outlook,” "guidance,” "expects,” "believes,” "anticipates,” "should,” "estimates,” "may,” "will,” "intends,” "projects,” "could,” "would,” "estimate,” "potential,” "continue,” "plan,” "target,” or the negative of these words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, though not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual results and performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on the current expectations of Nano, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Further, actual results, performance, or achievements of Nano could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this communication. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this communication are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors” in Nano's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”) on March 21, 2024, and in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Nano undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this communication. Nano is not responsible for the contents of third-party websites. Nano Dimension Contacts Investor: Julien Lederman, VP Corporate Development [email protected] Media: Kal Goldberg / Bryan Locke / Kelsey Markovich | [email protected]Year-End Reflections And 2025 Outlook: The Role of Small Caps/Mid Caps And Their Potential In Wealth Creation

Aspen Group Reports Positive Cash from Operations Fiscal Year-to-DateANNAPOLIS — Northern was awarded the John H. Cox Sportmanship Award this week following the state championship football games last weekend. Cox was the chairman of the MPSSAA (Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association) Football Committee from 1988 to 2006. After his death in 2007, the MPSSAA created the John H. Cox Sportmanship Award, given to the school that displays the best sportsmanship while competing in the state championship game. The award is given to one team per season regardless of classification. Northern is the second area team to win the award after Mountain Ridge in 2021.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has issued a grave warning about the rapid pace of artificial intelligence (AI) development, urging humanity to tackle the potential risks before it’s too late. With systems on the verge of self-improvement and independent decision-making, Schmidt suggests that society may soon face the dilemma of pulling the plug on machines that could operate autonomously—and possibly resist human intervention. Why It Matters The rise of AI has been meteoric, reshaping industries and sparking both awe and alarm. What was once confined to research labs has now permeated daily life, driving innovation on an unprecedented scale. Tekedia Mini-MBA edition 16 (Feb 10 – May 3, 2025 ) opens registrations; register today for early bird discounts. Tekedia AI in Business Masterclass opens registrations here. Join Tekedia Capital Syndicate and i nvest in Africa’s finest startups here . Schmidt, during an appearance on ABC’s This Week, described the current pace of AI innovation as unparalleled, calling it a “remarkable human achievement.” However, he highlighted the risks associated with such rapid progress, particularly the unforeseen consequences of systems that can make their own decisions. “We’re soon going to be able to have computers running on their own, deciding what they want to do,” he warned. Once these systems reach a stage where they can self-improve, Schmidt believes society must seriously consider “unplugging it.” He added, “In theory, we better have somebody with the hand on the plug,” noting the importance of maintaining control over increasingly autonomous systems. Schmidt’s concerns come amid growing unease within the tech industry about the implications of AI. He warned that the next generation of AI systems, capable of conducting their own research and making independent decisions, may arrive within the next two years. These advancements, he said, would place unprecedented power in the hands of individuals, likening the technology to a polymath residing in everyone’s pocket. “The power of this intelligence ... means that each and every person is going to have the equivalent of a polymath in their pocket,” Schmidt explained. However, he cautioned, “We just don’t know what it means to give that kind of power to every individual.” His concerns reflect a broader anxiety among industry leaders, including Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who has long been vocal about the dangers of unchecked AI development. Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, has described AI as “potentially more dangerous than nukes” and has repeatedly called for stringent regulation to avoid catastrophic outcomes. Like Schmidt, Musk has warned that systems capable of self-improvement could spiral out of human control, emphasizing the need for oversight before it’s too late. The Regulatory Vacuum Despite these warnings, efforts to regulate AI remain fragmented and slow-moving. Discussions on Capitol Hill have stalled, leaving companies to push ahead with minimal oversight. This regulatory gap is particularly concerning given the speed at which AI systems are advancing. Schmidt acknowledged the difficulty of policing AI using traditional methods, stating, “Humans will not be able to police AI.” Instead, he advocated for deploying advanced AI systems to monitor and regulate other AI technologies. Schmidt believes humanity can guard against the “worst possible cases” of AI misuse or malfunction by building a secondary layer of oversight. This sentiment aligns with Musk’s argument that a proactive approach to regulation is essential. Musk has called for the establishment of governing bodies that can set global standards for AI safety, warning that delays could result in irreversible harm. Adding to the urgency is the geopolitical dimension of AI development. Schmidt expressed concerns about the rapid progress made by China, which he said has closed the technological gap with the U.S. in just six months. “It is crucial that America wins this race, globally, and in particular, ahead of China,” he stressed. The competition is no longer just about technological supremacy; it’s a race to control the infrastructure and innovation that will shape the future. Schmidt argued that the West must prioritize funding, talent development, and access to critical hardware to maintain its edge. He also highlighted the need for collaboration among democratic nations to ensure that AI development aligns with shared values. Without coordinated efforts, he warned, authoritarian regimes could leverage AI for surveillance and control, creating a world where technology undermines freedom rather than enhancing it. The Threat Level Experts across the board agree that the risks associated with AI are not theoretical. Systems with the intelligence of a Ph.D. student are expected to emerge as early as next year, according to industry projections. Schmidt and Musk have both pointed to the potential for these systems to make decisions that are misaligned with human values or objectives, leading to unintended consequences. Schmidt’s vision for mitigating these risks involves not only technological safeguards but also a cultural shift in how society approaches AI. He believes that the benefits of AI can be harnessed responsibly if developers and policymakers work together to create robust frameworks for oversight. Elon Musk has described AI as humanity’s “biggest existential threat,” and Schmidt’s remarks echo that sentiment. Both leaders agree that the time to act is now. 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Share this Story : Back to work! Ottawa Senators' break is over and playoff chase continues Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Ottawa Senators Hockey NHL Senators Extra Back to work! Ottawa Senators' break is over and playoff chase continues Mads Sogaard did face the Toronto Marlies on Boxing Day so that's a good sign that Linus Ullmark will be okay. The club wouldn't have risked injury with Sogaard if he was needed in Ottawa. Author of the article: Bruce Garrioch Published Dec 26, 2024 • 4 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Linus Ullmark Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photo / GETTY IMAGES Article content The Ottawa Senators will return to work on Friday morning with a simple task: Stay in the hunt. Sitting in a playoff spot at the National Hockey League’s mandated three-day holiday break for the first time since 2016-17, the Senators will prepare to face the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night at the Canada Life Centre with five games left on this lengthy nine-game road trip. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Sign In or Create an Account Email Address Continue or View more offers If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, online access is included in your subscription. Activate your Online Access Now Article content The Senators will play 22 games in the next 42 days before the NHL takes a break for the first Four Nations Face-Off, so this stretch will determine whether this club is a pretender or a contender. The road ahead won’t be easy for the Senators who have posted an 18-14-2 record. With 48 games left on the schedule and the Senators in the No. 2 wildcard spot in the East, here are some keys to watch. ULLMARK’S HEALTH We’ll find out Linus Ullmark’s status when the Senators hit the ice on Friday. He left the club’s 3-1 loss after the first. Coach Travis Green told reporters “his back tightened up so felt it was best that he came out.” If it were just back spasms then the break would have been good for the 31-year-old Ullmark to get rested and he should be ready to play. He didn’t look any worse for wear in a photo posted on social media on Christmas Eve (Tuesday) so that’s a good sign. The hope is he’ll be ready to play against the Jets. Ullmark has played a pivotal role in the club’s success. He’s been the NHL’s best goalie in the last month, with an 8-0-1 record in his last 10 appearances and a 1.48 goals-against average, plus an impressive .952 save percentage and two shutouts. Sports Get the latest sport headlines and breaking news. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Thanks for signing up! A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sports will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again Article content Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content We’ll also find out if backup Anton Forsberg, who has missed four straight games with a lower-body injury he suffered on Dec. 14 in the gym before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, is ready. If Forsberg can’t suit up then Leevi Merilainen will be recalled from the club’s American Hockey League affiliate in Belleville and if Ullmark is injured then Mads Sogaard is also expected to be brought up. But Sogaard did face the Toronto Marlies on Boxing Day at Scotiabank Arena so that’s a good sign that Ullmark will be okay. The club wouldn’t have risked injury with Sogaard if he was needed in Ottawa. HEALTHY RETURNS It’s been a month since defenceman Artem Zub broke his foot blocking a shot on Nov. 23 against the Vancouver Canucks. He was placed on long-term injury reserve with a timeline of eight-to-12 weeks for a return. Steve Staios, the club’s president of hockey operations and general manager, initially tried to acquire a blueliner, but felt the cost was too high on the market and opted to have the answers come from within. That’s forced veteran Travis Hamonic to play in a top-four role as Jake Sanderson’s partner and that wasn’t expected at the start of the season while Jacob Bernard-Docker has played with rookie Tyler Kleven. Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content The Senators have posted an 8-2-1 record in December and a lot of that is thanks to Ullmark’s stellar play. The club’s six-game winning streak came to an end in Edmonton. Winger David Perron has only suited up for nine games this season after signing as a free agent in the off-season. The 36-year-old missed a month for personal reasons and is now sidelined with an undisclosed upper-body injury with no timeline for his return. Getting Perron back would give the club some much-needed depth and an option to play in the top six. Ridly Greig will be a good player down the road, but he’s not ready for the role he’s played at times. BUYER OR SELLER The NHL trade deadline is set for March 7 at 3 p.m. EST. Staios should be ready to determine by the February break whether he’ll add or subtract from the Senators at that point. If the Senators are going to buy, the club’s needs haven’t changed since training camp got underway in September. The experiments in the top six haven’t worked and if Perron isn’t healthy then that’s an area that needs to be addressed. Adam Gaudette has played there at various times and he could be a solution but he’s also been used in Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content The back end is an area where Staois has been looking for depth all season. He studied the possibility of picking up someone on waivers before the year got underway, but couldn’t find the right fit. Several league executives told Postmedia before the NHL’s roster freeze went into effect on Dec. 22 that the Senators were looking for a defenceman and had been for weeks. There is talk the Senators kicked tires on Nashville defenceman Alexandre Carrier before he was dealt to the Montreal Canadiens. Perhaps, Staios looks at veteran Habs’ blueliner David Savard as a possibility. We don’t know if Habs’ GM Kent Hughes would want to deal with the Senators but Savard, 34, won a Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning and would fit the mould of what the Senators want. bgarrioch@postmedia.com Recommended from Editorial It's anybody's guess when Linus Ullmark will return to Ottawa Senators net How Gord Miller became the voice of the world junior hockey championship Article content Share this article in your social network Share this Story : Back to work! Ottawa Senators' break is over and playoff chase continues Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Comments You must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments. Create an Account Sign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. 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Do you remember when began? Maybe not, but almost every modern TV bingewatcher remembers when landed on Netflix as a holiday surprise that after the show withered on the Lifetime vine. Netflix then took the serial-killing ball and ran with it, taking Joe from New York to Los Angeles to Suburban Hell to England and now back again to Manhattan. Hopefully, Joe Goldberg will get some of his edge back during the fifth and final season that has been in the works for over a year. During his run, Penn Badgley has been forthright about how disturbed he feels about his stalker character, and around the fourth season he about certain promotional aspects of the series, but has also thrown himself headlong into his character’s mirror-to-society characteristics to chilling effect. Let’s piece together some evidence about how it might end for Netflix’s thirsted-after killer. Plot Dancing around this possibility seems pointless, so let’s rip off the bandaid: is Joe Goldberg going to die? That feels destined to occur, although Netflix of course hasn’t taken a stance to avoid spoiling what happens. What does seem telling is that Joe Goldberg, who will return to his bookshop management gig, will be (as revealed by Badgley in ) visited by his past in a vengeance. Badgley suggested that anyone, including John Stamos’ Dr. Nicky, could be back to cause trouble. And since we know that Nicky got framed for some of Joe’s misdeeds, the disgraced therapist has a damn fine reason to bring Joe down if possible. Furthermore, a prominent detective character will surface and be portrayed by ‘s Nava Mau. In other words, going “home” might have been the biggest mistake that Joe has ever made. Netflix has of Joe striding through the Upper East Side near the bookshop that he used to own. Various photos on the internet show that he at least visited Mooney’s bookshop, which was where most of his first-season homicidal behavior occurred, although we do not know whether any evidence remains in the basement. Nor do we know if he reopens Mooney’s or creates a new business elsewhere in Manhattan. To do so seems like suicide, so is Joe simply exhausted of running from reality? Perhaps he wants to be caught. After all, there have been too many stressed-out moments in his past, going back to when he killed Peach Salinger. On a production note, series co-creator Sera Gamble left her showrunning gig this season, and in her place will be writers Michael Foley and Justin W. Lo. And to promote this final season, Badgley posted that took on the “very demure, very mindful” meme: “Playing a romantic icon for five seasons, I’m very modest, I’m very mindful.” Don’t turn on this season and anticipate any , however, because that ship has sailed. Cast Badgley will wrap up his most notorious turn yet, even more so than his warm-up role in . This season, he will be accompanied by an array of new potential victims, including Madeline Brewer’s Bronte, an employee of his bookstore and a playwright who cannot possibly be using her birth name. Joe’s latest wife, Charlotte Ritchie’s Kate, has stuck around, and Griffin Matthews will portray Kate’s socially outcast brother. Kate also has identical twin sisters, both ruthless and manipulative and picked up by Anna Camp, who might not be buying Joe’s BS. And will portray a detective, so watch out, Joe. As is customary, expect Badgley to be haunted by Elizabeth Lail’s Beck and Victoria Pedretti’s Love, and perhaps we will also see Tati Gabrielle’s Marienne and Ambyr Childers’ Candace to give him a final kick as the series ends. Jenna Ortega, who previously portrayed Ellie Alves, has expressed interest in returning, although her busy schedule would make that possibility a long shot, but John Stamos’ Dr. Nicky remains alive and vengeful [cough]. Release Date Since 2024 has nearly come and gone, bet on 2025. Trailer Netflix has been surprisingly quiet on this front, but here’s a refresher on why Joe is not the guy for “you.”

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Nov. 28 — Thanksgiving Potluck, 1-4 p.m. at 56826 Wamic Market Road, Wamic. Community event. Nov. 29 — Trout Lake Holiday Market, 4-7 p.m. at the Trout Lake Hall. Nov. 29 — Starlight Parade: Toyland on Parade, 6-8 p.m. downtown The Dalles. Begins at W Sixth and Webber streets and ends at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce. Hot cocoa and the annual community tree lighting to follow. Nov. 29 — A Native Perspective During the Thanksgiving Season, 7 p.m. at the Balch Hotel, 40 SE Heimrich St., Dufur. Free, but donations for speaker are encouraged. With Delson Suppah Sr., Confederated Tribe of Warm Springs. More info at balchhotel.com/events . Nov. 29 & 30 – Gift of Music, 6 – 8 p.m., in the Gorge Room at Skamania Lodge, 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way in Stevenson. Featuring John Nilsen. Nov. 29 – Jan. 3 – Skamania Lodge Holiday Light Walk, 4:30 – 9 p.m, at the Skamania Lodge, 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way in Stevenson. A lighted holiday walk through the meadow and under the Douglas firs in the Tree House Village. Nov. 30 – Sound of Movement, 7 p.m. at Riverside Community Church, 317 State Street in Hood River. Solo piano concert by White Salmon based pianist/composer Mitchell Jett Spencer. Dec 1 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. First and third Monday. Dec. 4 — Criminal Records Expungement Clinic, 3-6 p.m. at 601 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Free legal assistance to apply to set aside Oregon criminal records. Clinics are every first Wednesday. No appointment necessary. For more information, email lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com . Dec. 4 — Veterans Social Group, 6 p.m. to closing at Hood River Elks Lodge No. 1507, 304 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Dinner, drink to all veterans at no charge; active duty, Reservist, National Guard and veterans all welcome. Dec. 5 — Criminal Records Expungement Clinic, 2-5 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library, 722 Court St., The Dalles. Free legal assistance to apply to set aside Oregon criminal records. Clinics are every first Thursday. No appointment necessary. For more information, email lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com . Dec. 5 – Hood River Adult Grief Group, 4:30-5:30pm. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays, November 2024-February 2025. Registration required. To register or for more information, contact Haley at Providence Hospice of the Gorge at 541-387-6449 Dec. 5 — NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of the Gorge, 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Dalles-Wasco County Library meeting room. For info, call Barbara at 541-980-7264. Dec. 6 — Hood River Holiday Tree Lighting, 5-45-6:15 p.m. at Overlook Memorial Park. Streets closed to vehicles 4-8 p.m. for shopping downtown. Dec. 6 — Free family Movie: A Muppets Christmas Carol, 6 p.m. at the Granada Theatre in The Dalles, 221 E Second St. Event by the Wasco County/The Dalles Public Library. Kids meals, sandwiches, popcorn, snacks, concessions and refreshments will be available for purchase. Dec. 6 — Festival of Trees, 6-9 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Hosted by Adventist Health Columbia Gorge Foundation; annual fundraiser. Tickets at mcmc.net/foundation/events/festival-of-trees . Dec. 6-8 — Dallesport Christmas Bazaar, Friday noon to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dallesport Community Center. Raffle table, Christmas gift donation box for local schoolkids. Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 — A Christmas Story, 7 p.m. at The Bingen Theater. Matinee performances Dec. 8 and 15 at 1:30 p.m. Directed by Joe Garoutte; family friendly. Tickets at www.bigbritches.org . Dec. 6 – 8, Nativities in The Gorge, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday. Located at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 650 Northwest Gropper Road in Stevenson. For more info, contact Dan Black at 360-975-2799 or dfblack8@gmail.com . Dec. 7 — Lyle Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 7-10 a.m. at Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. Adults $10, children 6-12 $5, under 5 free. Eggs and omelets cooked to order and endless pancakes. Dec. 7 – Santa Breakfast 2024, 8 – 11 a.m., West Side Rockford Station, 4250 Barrat Drive in Hood River. Pancakes, Sausage and eggs, $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children. Fund benefit the Leo Phillips Scholarship fund. Dec. 7 — Leos Club Can and Bottle Collection, 9 a.m. to noon at Rosauers, Hood River. Supports local nonprofits. Dec. 7 – St. Mark’s Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 400 11th Street in Hood River. Shop for a wide variety of giftable treasures. Proceeds go to support the church’s outreach ministries in the community. Dec. 7 — Fort Dalles Riders Annual Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fort Dalles Riders Club, 1023 Irvine St., The Dalles. Variety of vendors and goods. Dec. 7 –Christmas in the Gorge, 1 - 4 p.m., at the Columbia Gorge Museum, 990 SW Rock Creek Drive in Stevenson. For more info, contact (800)989-9178. www.columbiagorgemuseum.org . Dec. 7 — Youth Ornament Making Class, 2–4 p.m. at The Dalles Art Center, 220 E Fourth St., The Dalles. Students grades 2-8 will learn the art of glass fusing. Ornaments will be ready for pick-up by Dec. 14. To register, contact Ellen Potter at 541-296-4759. Dec. 7 – Holiday Ribbon Wreath Craft making, 2 p.m., at The Dalles Public Library, 722 Court Street Event is for ages 11 to over 18. Registration required. Dec. 7 – Mid Columbia Community Choir “A Star is Arising” Benefit Concert, 7 p.m. at Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road, in Hood River. A free will donation to support WAGAP and Fish Food Bank will be accepted at the event. Dec. 8 – Mid Columbia Community Choir “A Star is Arising” Benefit Concert, 4 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 1280 W. Jewett Blvd in White Salmon. A free will donation to support WAGAP and Fish Food Bank will be accepted at the event. Dec. 9 — Monthly Grief Group, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Pioneer Center, 501 NE Washington St. For anyone grieving a loss. More info at maggie@maggieconverse.com or 503-395-4738. Dec. 10 — Odell Garden Club Meeting, 10 a.m. at the Hood River County Fairgrounds Community Building. For more info, contact President Norma Curtis, 541-806-1019 or nlcurtis@hrecn.net . Meets second Tuesday of the month. Dec 10 — Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group, 5:30-630 p.m. Meets second Tuesday of the month. Email belinda.ballah@hoodrivercounty.gov for more info. Dec. 11 – Sense of Place 15th Anniversary Season presentation, 7p.m., at Columba Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River, or via livestream. “The Wolf Next Door: A Community Perspective on the Return of Wolves,” with Lara Volski, PhD Student of Human-Wildlife Interactions. Season 15 ticket information is available online at senseofplacegorge.org and via a monthly newsletter. Dec. 12 — High Prairie Bingo Night, 6-8 p.m. at 701 Struck Road (between Lyle and Centerville). Food and drinks for sale, cash prizes; minors must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over. Dec. 12 – Mid Columbia Community Choir “A Star is Arising” Benefit Concert, 7 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 1280 W. Jewett Blvd in White Salmon. A free will donation to support WAGAP and Fish Food Bank will be accepted at the event. Dec. 13 – CGOA Voic Community Choir Holiday Pops concert, 7 p.m., Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road in Hood River. Dec. 14 — WAAAM Second Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River. Different theme each month; see old technology in action. Dec. 14 – Holiday Gift Workshop, 12 – 2 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library meeting room, 722 Court Street in The Dalles. Holiday gift related crafts. Event is all ages. Dec. 15. – CGOA Voci Community Choir Holiday Pops concert, 2 p.m. Old St. Peter’s Landmark, 405 Lincoln Street in The Dalles Dec. 15 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. First and third Monday. Dec. 15 – Patrick Lamb’s Charlie Brown Christmas, 6:30 – 8 p.m., at Hood River Middle School auditorium, 1602 May Street in Hood River. Admission is $20. Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/e/a-patrick-lamb-charlie-brown-christmas-tickets-1064480322299?aff=oddtdtcreator. Dec 17 — 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 18 — 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. 19 – Hood River Adult Grief Group, 4:30-5:30pm. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays, November 2024-February 2025. Registration required. To register or for more information, contact Haley at Providence Hospice of the Gorge at 541-387-6449 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. Thru Dec. 22 — Handmade for Holidays at Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Artists market; small art pieces of many types on display and for sale in the gallery. 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 — 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 City Hall. 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. 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. 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. 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 — 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. Saturdays — 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).