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| The Dalles Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter | October 19, 2010 | |
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The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce has provided this electronic newsletter ("e-newsletter") free of charge. The items contained herein are published as submitted and are provided for general information purposes only. Readers should not rely solely on this information, but should make their own inquiries before making any decisions.
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Dear Member,
Even with the cold weather, the sunny days seem to last forever!
Many exciting events will be occurring soon, so make sure you check out the What's Happening section for upcoming events!
Don't forget that the Chamber is here to help you promote your business so send us your news items and promotions.
We'll make sure that they are seen by your fellow chamber members and others in the community.
Sincerely,
Salvador Miramontes Jr.
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce - 404 W. 2nd St., The Dalles, OR 97058 - 541.296.2231 - www.thedalleschamber.com
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SHRED.RECYCLE.PROTECT:
BBB's Secure Your ID Day
Saturday, Oct. 23, 9AM - 1PM
Quantum Resource Recovery, Inc.
2700 NW Front Ave., Portland, OR
National Protect Your Identity Week is here; and Better Business Bureau (BBB) is hosting a FREE shredding and recycling event to help prevent identity theft.
Attendees can drive up and drop off unwanted documents, old cell phones, and a variety of other recyclables (look at website below for details).
For more info about BBB's Secure Your ID Day and to learn how to wipe information from phones on your own, please visit: www.oregon.bbb.org/secure-your-id
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Wasco County Board of
County Commissioners
Regular Session Agenda
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2010
LOCATION: WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
COUNTY COURTROOM #202
511 Washington Street, The Dalles, Oregon
9:00 AM OPEN TO PUBLIC
9:30 AM OPEN TO DEPARTMENTS
10:00 AM APPROVAL
Of Enforcement Actions by the Wasco County Hearings Officers.
10:30 AM INTRODUCTION
To Total Maximum Daily Load Implementation Plan; presented by Gary Nychyk, Senior Planner.
11:30 AM DISCUSSION
On the Self Assessment of the Wasco County Commission on Children and Families; presented by Christa Rude, Commission on Children and Families Manager.
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The Dalles City Council Meeting
Monday, October 25th @ 5:30PM
City Hall Council Chamber - 313 Court St.
CONSENT ACTIONS
Items of a routine and non-controversial nature are placed on the Consent Agenda to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important items and issues. Any Councilor may request an item be "pulled" from the Consent Agenda and be considered separately. Items pulled from the Consent Agenda will be placed on the Agenda at the end of the "Action items" section.
ACTION ITEMS
A. General Ordinance No. 10-1308 Amending Sections 8 and 9 of General Ordinance No. 950, Eliminating Petitions for Waiver of Penalties, and Redefining the Delinquent Date of Transient Room Taxes Due
[Agenda Staff Report #10-085]
B. Resolution No. 10-023 Adopting the Amended Identity Theft Program and Procedures to Comply With Federal Regulation and Laws Relating to Utility Billing; and Repealing Resolution
No. 08-034
[Agenda Staff Report #10-086]
*Complete list, click: City Council Agenda
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Insight Meetings:
Wasco County Area
Columbia Gateway Urban
Renewal Advisory Committee
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 @ 5:30PM
City Hall Council Chambers
313 Court Street, The Dalles
Wasco County 4-H
Extension Service District
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 @ 1:30PM
County Courtroom 202
511 Washington Street, The Dalles
Wasco County Library Service District
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 @ 1:45PM
County Courtroom 202
511 Washington Street, The Dalles
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What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 10/19 - 10/31
9/14- Master Recycler Course
11/2 Tuesday Evenings;
visit: www.tricountyrecycle.com
or call Cindy @ 541.506.2636
9/18- Comics at the Crossroads:
11/15 Art of the Graphic Novel;
Maryhill Museum of Art
www.maryhillmuseum.org
9/23- Strengthening Families Program
11/04 For Parents & Youth 10-14
Thursdays; 5:30-8PM
The Dalles Middle School
Info: 541.298.5104 or
darcy@mccfc.net
1-23 Anthony Kiser, Scott Berger,
& Linda Steider - Show
@ The Dalles Art Center; 541.296.4759
Open Reception: Oct. 1, 5-7PM
1-31 Stained Glass by Melisa Smith
Artist Series 2010
@ Sherman Co. Historical Museum
Info: 541.565.3232
19 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
19 Music @ Mid-Columbia Senior Center
Sugar Daddies; 7-9PM; FREE; All Ages
19 OREA, Unit 20 Meeting in Moro
11:45AM @ Sherman Co. Sr. Center
Info: Nell Melzer @ 541.565.3517
19-21 Wham! Bam! Zowie
3rd & 4th grade classes
spend a day of exploration & fun
@ Maryhill Museum. $3 per student;
teachers/chaperones FREE
Reservations: 509.773.3733 or
education@maryhillmuseum.org
20 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
20 Flu Clinic, 3PM - 6PM
@ Moro Medical Clinic
Info: 541.565.3325
20-21 Acupuncture & Oriental
Medicine Day Celebration
@ Cascade Acupuncture Center
Info: 541.387.4325 or
541.298.2378
www.cascadeacupuncture.org
20-21 "Let the Paint do the Work"
w/Jerry Fenter
11AM - 4PM, $40 per day
Info: 541.296.4759
21 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
21 Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
21 Business After Hours
@ Bob Stone Freeway Auto
Chamber Members & Guests
Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231
21 Wasco Co. Republicans
Beef & Burgundy Bash
Tickets $30, Civic Auditorium
Dinner: 6:30PM & Auction: 7:30PM
Info/Register: 541.298.4065
21-23 Steel Magnolias presented by:
28-30 Theatre Company of The Dalles
CGCC Theatre Building, Floor 3
Info: 541.370.2513
21,28 Oil Painting w/Todd Smith
The Dalles Art Center
Info: 541.296.4759
22 The Pink Walk: Breast Cancer
Awareness Month Event
7PM @ parking lot across
from St. Peter's Landmark.
For more information, contact:
Doreen @ 541.298.1602
Debbie @ 541.298.5458
22 Terri Clark: A Night of
Country Music @ Kah-Nee-Ta
Show starts at 8PM
Info: 541.553.1112
23 Western Heritage Show
1PM - 5:30PM & 6:30 - TBA
FREE and/or Donation
@ Cherry Park Grange
3200 Old Dufur Rd., The Dalles
23 Gorge Square Dance Club
7PM @ the Civic Auditorium
23-24 Hood River Heirloom
Apple Celebration
www.hoodriverfruitloop.com
24 Columbia Gorge Marathon
Hood River, Oregon
Info: 541.980.2338
www.breakawaypromotions.com
24 Jammers @ Mid-Columbia
Senior Center
From 2PM - 5PM; FREE
26 Coffee Connections: 7:30AM
@ Boulder Path Designs
110 E. 2nd Street, The Dalles
Chamber Members & Guests
Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231
26 "Legal Hiring Practices"
@ Discovery Center; 7:45AM
Info: Anita, 541.296.5435 x231
26 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
26 Gorge Technology
Alliance Meeting; 6:30PM
@ CenterPointe Community Bank
2500 Cascade Ave., Hood River
Topic: "The Current & Future State
of Internet & Telecom in the Gorge"
Info: Jessica, 541.296.2266
26 Music @ Mid-Columbia Senior Center
Jazz Generation; 7-9PM; FREE; All Ages
27 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
27 Cirinne West & Kelly Joe Phelps
@ the Civic Auditorium; 7PM
www.thedallescivic.org
27 Celilo Park Community Open House;
RE: the Confluence Project
@ Erin Winery; 5:30-7:30PM
www.confluenceproject.org
28 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
Lyn Craig - "Haunted sites
of the Columbia Gorge"
28 Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
28 Health & Stress Workshops
@ Cascade Acupuncture Center,
414 Washington St., The Dalles
Info: 541.298.2378
www.cascadeacupuncture.org
28 Harmony of the Gorge: Invitation
Love to sing? Then join our
Christmas Chorus! Women are
invited to come & sign with us!
Thurs. from 7PM - 8:30PM;
@ HR Valley Christian Church
Info: 509.493.2006
www.harmonyofthegorge.com
28-29 Haunted House
@ the Civic Auditorium
www.thedallescivic.org
10/26-Auction Preview in Guest Gallery
11/06 @ The Dalles Art Center
Info: 541.296.4759
29-31 16th Annual Mill Creek
School House Craft Sale
@ 5810 Mill Creek Rd.
Fri-Sat: 9AM-4PM
& Sun: 10AM-3PM
29 Downtown Trick or Treat
@ Downtown The Dalles
From 3PM - 5PM
29 Trick or Treating @ Mill Creek Point
2-4:30PM; 1201 W. 10th St., TD
29 "Hallo'wine" Party
@ Sunshine Mill, 901 E. 2nd St.
Live music & prizes; benefits
Home At Last; 21 & older, 7-11PM
30 Heaven & Hell Halloween
Costume Party @ the Civic, 8PM
www.thedallescivic.org
30 Wasco Co. Historical Society Mtg.
@ St. Paul's Episcopal Church,
1805 Minnesota St., The Dalles;
1PM; Program: "Heritage Quilts
of Oregon", author Mary Bywater.
RSVP: Jill Durrow @ 541.296.8400
30 Halloween Mystery Party:
Grass Valley Pavilion Fundraiser
@ Grass Valley Pavilion; 8-10PM
30 Celebrate the Harvest
@ The Mint, 710 E. 2nd St.
7-11PM;$5 or food donation;
Costume judging & live music!
Info: 541.296.4707
30-31 Moro Halloween Carnival
& Haunted House
@ Sherman Co. Fairgrounds
FREE or donations for
Sherman Co. Food Bank
31 7th Annual Rufus Community
Center Halloween Party:6-9PM
$1/person; $2/haunted house;
Game tickets 25 cents or 5/$1
FREE food w/paid admission
Info: Sue @ 541.993.2375
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October GTA Meeting Invitation
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 6:30PM
CenterPointe Community Bank,
2500 Cascade Ave., Hood River
With so many businesses and residents dependent on fast, reliable communications, how are local service providers positioned today and what are they planning for our future?
Explore the gaps, conundrums and excitement as we host a panel discussion on key factors that impact local telecommunications and get the skinny on their new plans!
Invited panelists include local and national telecom providers. Topics covered include Broadband Stimulus Awards, Voice Options, Last Mile Options, Speed and Reliability, Internet Redundancy and SmartGrid.
"The Current and Future State of
Internet and Telecom in the Gorge"
Panel Discussion
October 26, 6:30PM
Cost: FREE for GTA Members,
$5 for non-GTA Members
Light appetizers provided - all are welcome!
For more information, contact Jessica Metta at:
jessica@crgta.org or 541.296.2266
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The Pink Project: Update
Entire Month of October
Breast Cancer Awareness
Don't Forget To Turn In
Your Decorated Bras by
Friday, Oct. 22 @ 5PM
@ Boulder Path Designs
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Also, join our evening's event:
*The Pink Walk*
10/22/10 @ 7PM
Meet @ the Parking Lot
across from
St. Peters Landmark
Wear your Pink
and
bring a flashlight (for hope)
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Questions?
Call Doreen @ 541.298.1602
See you there!
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Open House Invitation:
Celilo Falls Memorial Project
October 27th, 5:30PM
Downtown The Dalles
Come and learn more about our work to bring a memorial, designed by Maya Lin, to Celilo Park.
Join our hosts Lee Weinstein, Dan Spatz, and Dana Schmidling that evening for an event that should be fun and informative.
This event will take place at the Erin Glenn Winery at The Mint, 710 E. 2nd Street, in The Dalles.
To view the invitation/RSVP, visit our event website at: http://event.pingg.com/CeliloOpenHouse
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Musical Blast At The Sunshine Mill
This month: October 20, 22 & 29
Wednesday, October 20: 7PM - 10PM
Open MIC Night: hosted by Les Vaughn
FREE for performers and fans!
Wine, Beer & Bites!
Friday, October 22: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Spruce the Gypsy Balladeer: Returns...
to the Sunshine Mill!
Support local musicians & enjoy
great wine with your friends!
A new menu item will be available!
NO COVER!
Friday, October 29: 7PM - 11PM
Hallo"wine" Party: Support your
local animal shelter & show off your costume!
Created to benefit Home At Last
$5 @ the door grants you access
to all of the spooky enclaves of
the mill and delicious appetizers!
21 and over event.
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Raptor Program Volunteer Orientation
Saturday, October 23rd
@ The Discovery Center
Saturday morning, from 9:30-11AM, The Discovery Center will hold volunteer-training for their popular Raptor Program.
Potential volunteers are encouraged to meet for refreshments and an orientation in the museum's Boardroom.
Volunteer duties consist of cleaning indoor and outdoor enclosures, preparing food, weighing the raptors, record-keeping, and transporting birds on the glove. The highlight of each shift is a public presentation to visitors from all over the world, at 11AM and 2PM, Monday through Friday.
The Discovery Center asks for a minimum commitment of 3 hours a week, for 6 months.
Volunteers will be guided in methods of safe handling, with much one-on-one training, and progress at their own chosen pace. They are encouraged to research the birds.
When fully trained, volunteers enjoy conducting their own 30 minute programs. The raptor shows are both entertaining and informative.
For more info, contact The Discovery Center at: 541.296.8600 or visit: www.gorgediscovery.org
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Live At The Vault Lounge:
This week's entertainment
Friday, October 22 @ 9:30PM
Music by DJ B.ill: Spinning his
Progressive Style of House & Hip Hop Mixes
Saturday, October 23 @ 9:30PM
Hookah Stew: Live! One of the Best Power
Pop Bands on the West Coast
Tuesday - Thursday Night
King of Karaoke in The Gorge:
Come check-out Bill's fresh style of
Kramdown Karaoke
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Acupuncture & Oriental
Medicine Day Celebration
Wed. & Thur., October 20 & 21
Cascade Acupuncture Center
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day is celebrated annually in October as part of an effort designed to increase public awareness of the progress, promise and benefits of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
To support this annual event, Cascade Acupuncture Center will be offering FREE focus Acupuncture treatments to those who have not tried Acupuncture before.
The DallesTreatments available:
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 10-11:30AM
Thursday, Oct. 21, 7-8:30PM
Hood RiverTreatments available:
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 7-8:30PM
Thursday, Oct. 21, 10-11:30AM
If you know of someone who you think would benefit from Acupuncture, have them call us to schedule an appointment at:
541.387.HEAL (4325) for Hood River
541.298.BEST (2378) for The Dalles
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OPB's Steven Bass to open Oregon
Telecommunications Conference
Thursday & Friday, October 21 & 22
"Oregon Telecom: The New Age of Broadband," is the theme of the 15th annual Oregon Connections Telecommunications Conference, scheduled for Thursday and Friday, October 21st and 22nd, at the Hood River Inn and Conference Center.
The Keynote Speaker will be Steven Bass, President and CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting who also serves as member of the board of directors of National Public Radio.
This conference will explore the importance and value of broadband telecommunications for business, government, education, healthcare, communities and individuals, and the renewed priority interest in broadband funding, technologies and applications.
More conference information and
on-line registration are available at:
www.oregonconnections.info
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WCHS Annual Meeting Invitation
Saturday, October 30, 1PM
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Interested in History? Quilting?
Wasco County Historical Society (WCHS) invites its members and the public to its annual meeting:
Saturday, October 30th, 1PM
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1805 Minnesota St., The Dalles
Featured speaker: author Mary Bywater Cross will present a slide show on "Oregon Heritage Quilts" which include two historical quilting projects from The Dalles area.
She's written "Treasures in the Trunk", "Quilts of the Oregon Trail", "Women in Pacific Northwest History", and "Quilts and Women of the Mormon Migrations: Treasures of Transition".
The luncheon, prepared by St. Paul's Episcopal Church, will include a chicken soufflé and an apple pie.
Cost is $15 for members; $20 for non-members.
The public is encouraged to attend with reservations to be made by:
October 26th to Jill Durrow at 541.296.8400
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Calling All YoPros!
Join the Young Professionals Network
Looking to become a Young Professional in the Columbia Gorge but aren't sure how?
Introducing the Young Professionals (YoPros) Network in The Dalles - a growing group of professionals, age 21-40, who want to positively impact the community, network, advance their careers, and have fun while in the process.
Join the YoPros to be inspired and empower other local young professionals to advance their career and networking with business leaders in our community, while being socially responsible.
For more information contact TDACC at: marketing@thedalleschamber.com
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Exclusive Experience with
The Windseeker Restaurant
Starting November 5, 2010
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Local Promotions
Annual "Simple Fall Sale" @ Crown Prints
Oct. 22 - Nov. 6; 10% - 70% OFF
Call 541.298.2666 x2 for details
Visit: www.crownprints.biz
"Fall Bliss Packages" available @ Celilo Inn
See web site for details: www.celiloinn.com
Base Graphics: New Look, Online
Any Classic Pie, Just $7.99, All October
Only at your local Sharis Restaurants
Columbia Laser Skin Center:
October Specials
See Columbia Laser Skin Center Specials today
SUBWAY's $5 FOOTLONG™
MorninNoonNight Deal
Check it out today at your local Subway
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DID YOU
KNOW?
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spent 6-15 times before it leaves the community. From $1, you create $5-$14 in
value within your community."
"Spend $1 at a national chain store and
80% of it leaves town immediately."
Quotes: Tim Mitchell, first cited in
'E' Magazine - article available through the Northwest Earth Institute's
'Changes For Sustainable Living' discussion course book.
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