Community Pickleball
2026-02-24 18:45 - 19:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Pickleball enthusiasts, unite!
This winter, local pickler Ryan Murtfeldt is spearheading efforts to organize community pickleball games at the Community Center on Tuesday nights from 6:45 – 7:45 pm. These games are open to all ages and skill levels. There is no fee to play; just bring your own gear if you have it. The UPRD has a few paddles and pickleballs to loan, but availability is limited.
Community games will take place through the winter months, with the possibility of extending into Summer, if there is sufficient community interest.

Women's Pickleball
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Have you been wondering if pickleball might be a game for you? Looking for a weekly place to play? The Underwood Community Center has just added more women’s games to the schedule this fall! This is a friendly and fun group that meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, except on 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.)
Questions? Contact:
Marielle (Mondays and Fridays) 479-970-7610
Dawn (Wednesdays) 541-645-0951

Blood Drive
2026-02-25 12:30 - 17:30 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Giving blood saves lives, and your donation matters. Book your appointment for the next Underwood blood drive today! 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 driver’s 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 at 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.

Workout with Carly
2026-02-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
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

Community Open Gym
2026-03-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Move, train, and connect in a friendly space. All ages, all skill levels, all community members are welcome. Come get active together! The Underwood Gym is open on Sunday afternoons from 3:00 – 4:00 pm this winter!
Open Gym make the Community Center available to individuals and families for shooting hoops, playing cards, and organizing games (like dodgeball, four-square, pickleball, etc.) This is a free, drop-in community event with no formal programming. Some sports equipment will be provided, but families are welcome to bring their own ideas for fun!
Questions? Email Kelsey or Jena

AA Meeting
2026-03-02 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.

Friends of Underwood Monthly Meeting
2026-03-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Friends of Underwood is a dedicated 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Underwood Park and Recreation District (UPRD) by organizing community events and fundraising activities for Underwood, Washington. Our mission is to bring people together through initiatives that celebrate the spirit of our community. 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! Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm at the Community Center. We’re always looking for volunteers. Community expertise, enthusiasm, and helping hands are always welcome! Email Robin McConnell with any questions.

Skate Night
2026-03-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Polish up those roller skates and bring them to the Community Center for a night of family fun! Skate Night is an all-ages event where we turn the Community Center gym into a roller rink for just one night. We are doubling down on Skate Sessions for the first 4 months of 2026! Our second session of each month falls on a day when there is no school the next day.

Tell your neighbors. Invite your friends! Bring your own skates or rollerblades and a water bottle. We’ll provide the rest. If roads get bad due to winter conditions, events will not run. Contact coordinator Tammara Tippel with any questions.

UPRD Board Meeting
2026-03-11 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.

Playground Work Party
2026-04-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Our new play structures have arrived! And we can’t wait to get them installed.

On April 11, Friends of Underwood and the UPRD will host a volunteer work party to tear down and dispose of the old structure in order to make room for the new ones. Work will begin at 9 am and conclude around 2 pm. Friends of Underwood will provide lunch — for free! Wear comfortable work clothes and a sturdy pair of gloves. A water bottle might be handy too!

Any helping hands are welcome! We’re also specifically looking for:

A person who has a mini-excavator to help remove concrete footings.
Volunteer(s) who have a 1/2 to 3/4 inch impact wrench or equivalent air impact tool to remove bolts
Volunteer(s) with an 18- to 24-inch chainsaw to cut the wood (which may still be useful!)
A volunteer who has a truck or trailer and can haul the discarded material to the transfer station
Volunteers to lift and carry heavy pieces of the decommissioned playground structure

Installing the new play structures will be a multi-month process, and we appreciate everyone’s patience and help! When we’re done, we’ll have a beautiful, fun new playground for Underwood families, neighbors, and friends to enjoy!

For more information or to RSVP as a volunteer for our work party, please get in touch with Pat McConnell at UPRD.patrick@gmail.com.

Fireman's Pancake Breakfast
2026-04-25 07:00 - 11:00 | Underwood Fire Station, 962 Schoolhouse Road, Underwood, WA, 98651, United States
Join neighbors, friends, and Skamania County Fire District #3 on Saturday, April 25, 2026 for the annual Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast. This is an excellent way to show your support for our incredible volunteer fire department.
Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the station in Underwood. Cost is $5.00 per person.
