Workout with Carly
2024-06-04 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Workout every week in Underwood with local fitness instructor Carly Borton! Strength, cardio, interval, balance and flexibility training. Open to all ages. Bring a yoga mat and weights, if you have them (not required). $5-10 Suggested Donation. Drop-ins welcome!
Sign up for class updates here: https://www.remind.com/join/k23g3cg

Toddler Play Group
2024-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
Looking for a place to bring your toddler or preschool age child to meet and play with other kids each week? This play group might be for you. Come meet neighbors and new friends at the Underwood Community Center! There is no charge and everyone is welcome.

Toddler Play Group
2024-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651

AA Meeting
2024-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
If you are concerned with a drinking problem, wish to learn more about Alcoholics Anonymous or want to find AA support near you, we can help. In Washington, open AA meetings are not restricted to members only.
This is an open meeting and anyone is welcome to attend to learn more about how the program works and what a 12-step model of recovery entails. This includes individuals seeking help for alcohol addiction as well as non-alcoholics who want to support a friend or loved one in recovery.

UPRD Board Meeting
2024-06-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Join the Underwood Park and Recreation District (UPRD) Board and community members as they gather for a monthly board meeting at the Underwood Community Center. Each monthly meeting brings together guest speakers, residents and community leaders to discuss a range of topics related to the park and local happenings. Have a topic or concern you’d like to see added to the agenda? Reach out to your Commissioners.
Interested in reviewing previous meeting minutes? Click here.
Want to see what’s on this month’s agenda? Click here.

Skate Night
2024-06-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Polish up those roller skates and bring them down to the Community Center for Skate Night happening the second Friday of every month. All ages are welcome for some family fun. Bring your own skates.

Blood Drive
2024-06-26 12:30 - 17:30 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Donating blood saves lives! The American Red Cross will be at the Underwood Community Center this year on various occasions. Becoming a donor has never been easier! Here’s how it works:

1. Check Eligibility Requirements
More people can donate blood than ever before. Before you book an appointment to donate, be sure to confirm your eligibility. If you have eligibility concerns, you may call 866-236-3276.

2. Schedule an appointment.

Review available time slots in Underwood and choose the available date and time that works best for you. We strongly encourage donors to register a time slot in advance. Walk-ins will only be accepted if all appointments have not filled up. Choose a time slot here or scan the QR code below to view open appointments:

Not available to give blood on this day? Choose another date from our scheduled Blood Drives this year.

3. Complete your Rapid Pass paperwork.
This process is best done in a private location, online in advance of your appointment. It should take roughly 10-15 minutes to complete and if not done in advance, it will be required on-site at the time of donation. Completing the Rapid Pass paperwork process early will save time during your appointment and reduce overall wait times at the blood drive event. When prompted, be sure to use zip code 98651 on your form.

4. Download the Blood Donor App.

This is not required, but it is encouraged! The free Blood Donor app puts the power to save lives in the palm of your hand. Schedule and manage appointments, complete your RapidPass® paperwork, get notified when your blood is on its way to a patient, view results from your mini-physical, and more.

Still have questions? Get information about the most Common Concerns people have about giving blood.

GENERAL FAQs
What is the age requirement for donating blood?
The minimum age for making a donation is 16. 17 -year olds (and up) do not need parental consent. 16-year-olds need parental consent and parents must accompany their child for the donation.

What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring your Drivers License or Red Cross Blood Donor Card. We also encourage you to download the Blood Donor app in advance of the blood drive.

How do I prepare for my appointment?
Drink plenty of water before you donate and make sure to be well-rested the day of your appointment. Eat a healthy meal, avoiding fatty foods like hamburgers, fries or ice cream, and wear a shirt with sleeves that you can roll up above your elbows. All these things will make the donation process easier. Here’s a complete guide to navigating your donation day. Questions? Call 866-236-3276.

I can’t donate blood, but I’d still like to help. Are there other volunteer opportunities available?
You bet! Volunteering to help with an upcoming blood drive in Underwood is a great way to contribute to the cause! Reach out to our blood drive organizer, Lisa Brown, for details.

Ice Cream Social
2024-06-29 14:00 - 18:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Join Friends of Underwood for their first summer event of the year! Get the scoop on future updates to the children’s playground and share ideas about where you’d like to see things go during an Ice Cream Social at Underwood Park. This event is free of charge (though donations for playground improvements are always gladly accepted). Everyone is welcome! (Even your furry friends. Just be sure to keep them outside and on a leash.)
If you can’t attend the event, but still want to support the park’s playground improvements consider making a donation here online.

Women's Pickleball
2024-09-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Have you been thinking about picking up pickleball? The Community Center has a standing date for women who are interested in learning to play! This is a beginner group that meets once a week, except the first week of the month. No experience is needed. Just bring your water bottle and a paddle! (If you don’t have a paddle, the UPRD has a few to share.)

Annual Road Clean-Up
2024-09-21 08:30 - 12:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Help us keep our neighborhoods clean and beautiful!
Join us for the Annual Underwood Road Clean-Up in Underwood on Saturday, September 21st, from 8:30 am until Noon. This year’s clean-up event is a great opportunity to meet new friends and neighbors and contribute to keeping the place we call home free of unwanted litter.
Volunteer participants can check in at the Community Center for street assignments between 8:00 and 8:30 am. Safety vests and bags will be provided, but be sure to bring a pair of sturdy gloves! More information will be provided by organizers on the day of the event.
Following the community clean up, make plans to join neighbors for a friendly Bring Your Own Basket and Beverage (BYOBB) Community Picnic (details here).
This event is sponsored by Friends of Underwood, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (formerly the Underwood Community Committee).

Community Gathering
2024-09-21 17:00 - 19:00 | WA
Calling all Underwood Residents!

Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm as we gather at the Underwood Community Center for a festive community gathering!

This year’s event has no planning or clean-up committees. Instead, it’s a simple come-as-you-are and Bring Your Own (Picnic) Basket and Beverage kind of event. All attendees are expected to bring their own picnic provisions. Pizza, takeout, a simple pasta salad? Anything goes! While the gathering is not technically a potluck, you are welcome to bring something to share with neighbors, if you feel inspired.

Field games, families, friends and neighbors are all welcome. A cornhole competition may erupt!
We look forward to seeing everyone soon.

This event is sponsored by the Underwood Park and Recreation District (UPRD) Board.

Candidates Night 2024
2024-10-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Join the UPRD and Friends of Underwood (formerly known as Underwood’s Community Committee) on Friday, October 4 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Underwood Community Center to hear what candidates on the ballot in Skamania County are saying about issues that matter most to you. Candidates currently scheduled to attend are:
United States House of Representatives
Joe Kent

County Commissioner District #1
Mary Grode
Brian Nichols

County Commissioner District #2
Rob Farris
Mary Repar

PUD Commissioner
Dan Boyes
Maria Mel Steele

State Representative Seat #1
Kevin Waters

State Representative Seat #2
Terri Niles

State Senator
Marla Keethler

This list will be updated as additional candidates confirm their participation.
This event is open to the public and Underwood residents are encouraged to attend. Long-time Underwood neighbor Sally Newell will serve as the moderator. Not yet registered to vote? Start the process here.

Women's Pickleball
2024-10-09 10:00 - 11:30 | WA
Have you been thinking about picking up pickleball? The Community Center has a standing date for women who are interested in learning to play! This is a beginner group that meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the month. No experience is needed. Just bring your water bottle and a paddle! (If you don’t have a paddle, the UPRD has a few to share.)

Election Day
2024-11-05 07:30 - 20:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
It’s election day! Washington State votes by mail and today is the last day to submit your ballot for 2024. Let your voice be heard! All ballots must be submitted by 8 pm on Election Day.
Are there any important ballot measures specifically affecting Underwood this year?
Yes! Proposition #1. Voting “yes” on this ballot measure will support critical funding for our Community Center and Park in the years to come. Read some important FAQs here.
Where can I drop my ballot in Underwood?
The very best place to drop your ballot is into the official ballot box at the Underwood Community Center. Located on the east end of the parking lot in front of the center itself, dropping your ballot into the designated ballot box before 8 pm on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, will ensure your vote will be counted.
Can I drop my ballot in the Underwood USPS Mailbox?
Yes, but you must be sure to drop it off in time to be postmarked no later than Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. This is a really important consideration! Especially in Underwood. Each year, there are a handful of signed ballots that cannot be counted because they were dropped into the USPO mailbox after the last collection time on Election Day. Our advice? Play it safe! Use the official ballot box in front of the Community Center.

Gobble & Win
2024-11-16 16:00 - 20:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Join Friends of Underwood at the Underwood Community Center on Saturday, November 16 for a fun, family-friendly fundraiser to support our community Playground Project! We currently have a $50K matching grant opportunity for the Playground Project and $18K has been raised. All proceeds from this event will help us meet our fundraising goals.
Gobble & Win will feature:

Activities & Games for Kids
Raffle Items for Kids
Bingo for the Whole Family (Win a $50 gift card for your Thanksgiving Meal!)
Food, Beer and Wine
Fantastic Silent Auction Items
Plus, a chance to win a vacation for six (6) to the resort of your choice with Interval International.

Doors open at 4 pm. Bingo starts at 6 pm. The event ends at 8 pm.
Cards are $5 each or 5 for $20. Bingo daubers are $5.00.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Not able to attend? You can still support the Playground Project by dropping a donation in the mail: Underwood Park & Recreation District, PO Box 172, Underwood, WA 98651.
Interested in volunteering? We’d love your help! Contact Lisa at Friends of Underwood.

Community Pickleball
2024-11-19 18:45 - 20:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Pickleball enthusiasts, unite! Community members asked, and we listened.
This winter, the UPRD will be opening the Community Center on Tuesday nights from 6:45 – 8:00 pm for open play pickleball games. These games are open to all ages and skill levels. There is no fee for play, just be sure to bring your own paddle and balls, if you own them. The UPRD has a few to loan, but availability is limited.
Community Pickleball games will take place through the winter months until May 2025, with the possibility of extending into Summer, if there is sufficient community interest.

Bookmobile
2024-12-06 12:30 - 13:15 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
The Fort Vancouver Bookmobile is a community resource that’s fun for the whole family! Kids, teens, and adults alike will find something to enjoy in this collection of library offerings on wheels.
If you can’t find what you want during your visit, library staff can help you browse their online catalog and place a hold on the materials you want. Select the Bookmobile as your pickup location and when your selections become available, you can pick them up at the Bookmobile in Underwood. (How nifty is that?)
Know you’d like something in particular brought in the Bookmobile? Reach out to David Wyatt, Stevenson branch manager by calling 360-906-4823 or emailing him at dwyatt@fvvl.org.
Don’t yet have a library card yet? No problem! Follow these steps for setting up a free library account.
Read more about the Bookmobile’s services by visiting Fort Vancouver Library’s page.
Keep watch for the Bookmobile in the parking lot of the Community Center on Friday afternoons from 12:30 to 1:15 pm!

Friends of Underwood Meeting
2024-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Friends of Underwood is a dedicated 501(c)(3) organization that serves as community committee planners for Underwood, Washington. Our mission is to bring people together through local events and initiatives that celebrate the spirit of our community. We also act as a vital fundraising outlet for the Underwood Park and Recreation District (UPRD), supporting their efforts to enhance recreational opportunities. Through our work, we help ensure that Underwood remains a vibrant and engaging place for all.
If you’d like to join us in this mission, we’d love to see you at our monthly meeting! We’re always looking for volunteers — community expertise, enthusiasm and helping hands are always welcome!

Skamania Under Surveillance: Community Education Night
2025-01-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Skamania County recently installed six (6) Flock Safety security cameras to track and record license plate data in various locations throughout the county. Come learn about this new surveillance system, the company collecting data from the cameras, and the experiences of other communities where they are being used.
This event is a neighbor-led community information session and discussion. Event organizers will be looking to answer a variety of questions throughout the night, some of which will include:

How do newly installed Flock Safety brand cameras differ from other security cameras?
How do cameras work to improve safety in our community?
What are the trade-offs and risks?
If I’m not doing anything wrong, should I care about surveillance?

This event is free and open to the public. The host, who lives in Underwood, is a career privacy and security expert whose work on accountability for license plate readers and other surveillance systems has been featured in national news outlets. Questions? Feel free to contact the event organizer.

Baked Potato Night
2025-03-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Underwood community members are invited to join Friends of Underwood (FOU) and the Underwood Park and Recreation District (UPRD) for a neighborhood baked potato bash! On Saturday, March 1, we’ll be serving up piping hot taters with all the toppings from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at the Community Center. This is a family-friendly event to say thanks for supporting our park and voting yes on Proposition 1 this past November. It is free for Underwood residents — food and beverages will be provided. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Community EMS Levy Meeting
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Underwood Fire Station, 962 Schoolhouse Road, Underwood, WA, 98651, United States
On April 22, 2025 voters will be asked to consider the renewal of a six-year EMS levy in support of Skamania EMS & Rescue. Thanks to Skamania EMS & Rescue, Underwood residents have had the benefit of full-time emergency medical responders operating from our fire station since 2018, increasing our capacity to benefit from life-saving medical care in Underwood and east county. Ongoing taxpayer support for the levy ensures that critical EMS services throughout the county will continue and develop in order to serve growing community needs.
Have additional questions? Read more about the history of the levy and find FAQ’s here then plan to join the Skamania EMS team for an evening of information-sharing at the Underwood Fire Station on March 20.

Safeguarding Your Property
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Navigating the changing landscape of wildfire risk management grows more and more complicated each year. Join us for a three-part series of community conversations with local experts this spring as we uncover resources, information, and strategies to help keep you, your family, your property, and our community safe and well-prepared. View our full line-up of events here.
The wildfire talk on April 17 (our first in the series) is all about Safeguarding your Property. Underwood Conservation District’s Michael McNorvell will be delivering a no-nonsense overview of forest and fire ecology, defensible space, and how to make your home and property more wildfire-resilient.
And we want your input! Please complete our quick wildfire survey to help us guide these conversations with the information and resources that matter most to you.
TAKE THE WILDFIRE SURVEY
This event series is free of charge, and everyone is welcome.

Insuring Your Property
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Navigating the changing landscape of wildfire risk management grows more and more complicated each year. Join us for a three-part series of community conversations with local experts this spring as we uncover resources, information, and strategies to help keep you, your family, your property, and our community safe and well-prepared. View our full line-up of events here.
The wildfire talk on May 1 (our second in the series) is all about Insuring your Property. We will welcome County Commissioner Asa Leckie to the Community Center for this event to discuss fire risk, state regulations, and the ever-changing challenge of navigating property insurance.
And we want your input! Please complete our quick wildfire survey to help us guide these conversations with the information and resources that matter most to you.
TAKE THE WILDFIRE SURVEY
This event series is free of charge, and everyone is welcome.

Underwood Roadside Clean-Up
2025-05-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Join fellow Underwood Community members as we work to keep Underwood beautiful! Friends of Underwood (FOU) is hosting its annual Roadside Clean-up on Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon. Meet at the Underwood Community Center for coffee and donuts prior to hitting the road. Trash bags and high-visibility vests will be provided. Bring your own gloves!
Clean-up routes and areas will be assigned as volunteers arrive. All trash is to be returned to the community center to be taken to the transfer station. The clean-up will be held rain or shine.
For more information please contact Robin MCConnell at ucc.robinm@gmail.com

Get Ready for Wildfire Season
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Navigating the changing landscape of wildfire risk management grows more and more complicated each year. Join us for a three-part series of community conversations with local experts this spring as we uncover resources, information, and strategies to help keep you, your family, your property, and our community safe and well-prepared. View our full line-up of events here.
The wildfire talk on May 15 (the last in our series) is all about Getting Ready for Wildfire Season. Skamania County Emergency Manager Barbara Ayers from the Department of Emergency Management will be joining us to discuss how to prepare your family for wildfire season, what to do in evacuations, and where to get timely, accurate updates on local wildfires. If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to sign up for Skamania County’s Emergency Alert System here.
And we want your input! Please complete our quick wildfire survey to help us guide these conversations with the information and resources that matter most to you.
TAKE THE WILDFIRE SURVEY
This event series is free of charge, and everyone is welcome.

Mill A "Little Free Library" Annual Plant Sale
2025-05-17 10:00 - 15:00 | The Gallery, 3632 Cook-Underwood Road, Mill A, WA, 98605, United States
The Friends of the Mill A Little Free Library will hold their annual plant sale on May 17th and 18th at The Gallery, 3632 Cook-Underwood Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Watch for the yellow signs! Vegetable starts, annuals, hardy perennials, herbs and more will be available at very affordable prices. All proceeds benefit community projects. Local artisans, crafters, and artists will have items available for sale. Yummy baked goods, hot coffee, and cold drinks will also be on hand.

Please leave dogs at home, or in the car parked in a cool, shady place, as their happy tails can swish and knock plants over. (The dogs that live on site will be very pleased, too!) Families welcome!

Rootstock Festival
2025-06-20 16:00 - 22:00 | Daubenspeck Park, 413 W Humboldt Street, Bingen, WA, 98605, United States
RootStock Festival is a brand new 3-day event celebrating gardening, homesteading, and the art of sustainable living in the Columbia River Gorge! Taking place at Daubenspeck Park in Bingen, Washington, this festival will feature homesteading workshops, demonstrations, local food, art, live music, and a beer garden. Fun for the whole family!
Extra Bonus? In its inaugural year, RootStock has teamed up with Friends of Underwood to staff the beer garden all weekend long, which means proceeds from all beer sales will benefit The Playground Project! Guests can purchase VIP day or weekend passes to the beer garden. Beer garden hours are:

Friday from 4-11 pm
Saturday from 1-11 pm
Sunday from Noon to 4 pm

Come raise your glass to a good cause and enjoy all the other weekend offerings!

Gardening – Learn about soil health, seed saving, composting + grab your favorite plants & tools.
Beekeeping & Pollinators – Hive demos, pollinator gardens & sweet local honey tastings.
Homesteading – Shop handmade goods and learn about food preservation and soap-making.
Farm Animals – Meet animals, hear from local farmers & explore raising your own chickens or goats.
Flowers & Herbalism – Forage, craft wild herbal teas and remedies, make floral wreaths.
Local Bites – Farm-to-table eats made with love.
Kids’ Activities – Seed planting, birdhouse building, petting zoo, and nature storytime!
Plus, Live Music!

Friends of Underwood Ice Cream Social
2025-08-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Friends of Underwood and the UPRD Board are hosting an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 10, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Community Center Park– and you’re invited! There will be ice cream, root beer floats, conversation, and corn hole for the whole family. Tell your neighbors. Come meet new friends! This family-friendly event is free for residents of Underwood. Others are also welcome to join, but we ask that visitors make a one-time donation to the Underwood Playground Project in exchange for a sweet treat at the event. (Donation instructions will be available on-site.)

Rebuilding in the NSA: A Community Forum
2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Join fellow Gorge residents and neighbors for a Community Discussion Night to talk about how National Scenic Area land use rules and review processes are affecting homeowners, property rights, and the future of Gorge neighborhoods.
Whether you’ve faced delays trying to build or improve your home, been denied a permit, or are curious about how these regulations shape what’s allowed in our communities, this is a chance to connect with neighbors, ask questions, and share your story. Together, we’ll explore how these policies work, why they matter, and what options we may have to advocate for more fair, transparent, and locally accountable processes.

This is a neighbor-run event, and officials and other stakeholders are invited to attend and participate. If you have specific questions please send them to gorgebaf at gmail dot com. Organizers may not have all the answers, but will try to find the right agency or other source who may be able to help.

Follow the event here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/15zvbM8myB/

Underwood Community Picnic
2025-09-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Friends of Underwood is hosting one final community celebration of the summer on Sunday, September 7, at 4:00 p.m. We’ll be firing up the grill for our annual Underwood picnic tradition. Bring a dish to share and a dessert to contribute to the auction! Auction proceeds will benefit the Playground Project. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided.
This is a family-friendly event for residents of Underwood. All are welcome to attend.
To help us estimate the number of neighbors we can expect, please RSVP here (not required, but appreciated). Questions? Email Robin McConnell.
