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| The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter | December 7, 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.
We work to maintain up-to-date information, however, no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omission or results of any actions based upon this information. If you have any questions regarding any of these items, contact the organizational representative of that source/information.
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Dear Member,
This holiday season, make sure and explore all of the exciting things the Gorge has to offer.
Check out the What's Happening section for this weekend's 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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Car Prowls in The Dalles
Message from Jay B. Waterbury
Chief of Police - The Dalles, OR
The city of The Dalles has seen a dramatic increase in thefts from vehicles over the last several months. These car prowls have touched every area in the city and have occurred in waves; with multiple vehicles being hit a night.
The Police Department is doing what we can to stop these thefts, but unfortunately it's impossible to be everywhere at one time. While we continue to track & investigate the stolen property, we ask for your help in deterring these crimes.
All of these thefts have involved vehicles with unlocked doors. We are asking people to please remember to lock their doors and hide all valuables from view. Some people may be concerned their windows will be broken. We understand this concern but remind you that if there is nothing for a thief to see, then there is no reason for them to break your window.
Also, thieves like to be discreet and breaking a window would create a lot of noise; thus increasing the chances of them being apprehended - something they don't like.
The best crime is one that does not occur. Please help us stop these crimes from happening.
As always, if you see something suspicious or have information that might help in prosecuting these criminals, call The Dalles Police at 541.296.2613
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Wasco County Board of
County Commissioners
Regular Session - Amended Agenda
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2010
LOCATION: WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE
COUNTY COURTROOM #202,
511 Washington Street, The Dalles
9:00 AM WORK SESSION
For Strategic Planning for Wasco County.
11:50 AM CONSIDERATION
AND APPOINTMENT
Of Deputy Treasurer position.
APPROVAL
Of Employment Agreement
for Administrative Officer.
1:00 PM CONSIDERATION
AND DECISION
On the request to vacate a portion
of Martin Public Road.
1:30 PM DISCUSSION
On roads and other issues that relate
to the Urban Growth Boundary.
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Guests at Government Affairs Meeting
Thursday, December 9th & 16th @ 7AM
On December 9th - Keith Cleveland, County Codes Enforcement Officer will be present.
On December 16th - Ramona Harwood brings a group of 4th grade music students from Colonel Wright to sing Christmas carols.
Same day - bring new, unwrapped toys for Griffith Motor's Toy Drive - benefitting children of our recently deployed National Guard members, and a food item that will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul for Christmas food boxes.
Join us for a No-Host Breakfast Meeting at 7AM at the Barbecue Restaurant, located at 1013 W. 6th Street, The Dalles.
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Beauty & Baubles - A Social Shoppe
Sat., December 11, 2010
2-7PM @ the Sunshine Mill
Join nearly twenty retailers at the Sunshine Mill for everything! (from chocolate and wine to jewelry and storage solutions)
This will be a fun way to take care of that shopping list without trekking down I-84 or dealing with the dreaded mall!
For more information, contact the Sunshine Mill at 541.298.8900
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Tis' the Season at Grinders Coffee
Two major events are occurring:
Valid from now until Christmas
Coffee for KidsBring in any new, unwrapped TOY
and received a FREE
16oz drink of your choice!
(Toy will be place with a local child
in need of a Merry Christmas!) -------------------------------------- Coffee Cash/FREE Drink!Purchase $25 Coffee Cash...
Receive...a FREE 16oz drink!
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For more information,
contact Grinders Coffee:
541.296.3553
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Local People-To-People Student Ambassador asks Community's Help Funding Upcoming Trip
Four Cs Catering Fundraiser
Drawing: December 31st
People-To-People Ambassador Programs offer extraordinary, life-changing educational travel opportunities for students, athletes, educators, and professionals. It's the world's most recognized/respected educational travel provider. Local Freshman, Austin Malcolm, has been selected as an upcoming People-To-People Student Ambassador. He, has teamed up with Four Cs Catering to offer an entire catering meal, with your choice of main entrée off the entire menu, for only $20 a ticket. Only 200 tickets have been printed, so chances of winning are high. The drawing will take place on December 31st and the winner will be notified. For more information about the fundraiser, please contact Four Cs Catering at: 541.993.1704 and for more about the programs, visit: www.peopletopeople.org
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17th Annual Christmas Giving Tree
Help the needy children with a gift
John L. Scott of the Columbia Gorge
John L. Scott of the Columbia Gorge
presents the 17th Annual:
Christmas Giving TreeDistributing Gifts to Needy
Children in the Area
Gift tags can be taken from trees
located at any of the following
John L. Scott Columbia Gorge offices:
1000 W. Steuben - Bingen, WA
3206 W. 6th St. - The Dalles, OR
138 NW Second St. - Stevenson, WA
512 Cascade Ave. - Hood River, OR
-------------------------------------- Return your new, wrapped gifts, with their tags
by December 14th to the same location
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Breakfast with Santa
Sat., December 11, 2010
In Kah-nee-ta @ 8AM
Kah-nee-ta High Desert Resort & Casino invites everyone to attend this Saturday's event: "Breakfast with Santa".
Breakfast will be held in The Chinook Room from 8AM till 11:30AM. Santa's visit will start at 10AM. The buffet will be $12/Adult & $6/Children 12 & Under. Reservations are highly suggested. And don't forget your camera!
Contact Kah-nee-ta High Desert Resort & Casino today at 541.553.1112 x3444
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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.
Lookout for our upcoming online survey.
Participants are entered to win a prize.
For more information contact TDACC at: marketing@thedalleschamber.com
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What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 12/08 - 12/14
11/30-Your Business in a Digital World
02/08 FREE Workshop Series, 1 hour
@ Mid-Columbia Economic
Development Center Offices, 515 E. 2nd
12:05PM (bring lunch); weekly on Tues.
10 weeks, skipping Christmas week
Register/Questions: 541.980.3482
info@frontdeskdesign.com
8 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
9 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
9 Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
10 A Christmas Celebration
& with The Dalles Worship Choir
12 An Evening of Holiday Music
Friday, December 10th: 7PM
@ Calvary Baptist Church
Sunday, December 12th: 5PM
@ Gateway Presbyterian Church
11 "Getting your Recipe to Market"
Workshop @ CGCC; $10/person
Pre-registration required; bring lunch
Info/Register: info@gorgegrown.com
11 Historic Christmas Open House
@ Original Wasco Co. Courthouse,
410 W. 2nd Place; Noon-4PM;
Live Music, Refreshments & Santa
Info: 541.296.1021
11 Holiday Bazaar with Santa
@ Wasco's Old Fire Station on Main St.;
5-7PM; cookies, hot chocolate & cider
Info: Cassie, 541.442.5515
11 Dufur Hometown
Christmas Bazaar & More!
Info: Samantha, 541.467.2277
11 St. Mary's Academy Band
Christmas Concert
@ St. Peter's Landmark, 7PM
Admission: Canned Food Donation
11 Annual Holiday Open House
@ Columbia River Gorge Discovery Center,
11AM - 3PM; FREE admission to all exhibits
Live Music, Cookies, Cider & Santa!
11 Wonderworks Photos & Sleigh Rides
& @ Transportation Center
18 201 E. Federal; 1PM-4PM
Info: Kerry, 541.980.6617
11 Scenes from The Nutcracker
@ Hood River Middle School,
Performances: 1PM & 4PM;
Admit: Canned Food Donation
11 Gift Making for Children
@ The Dalles Art Center, 10AM-12PM
Info: 541.296.4759
11 Supper Club @ Balch Hotel
Reservations: 541.467.2277
11 Pine Needle Basket: 1-5:30PM
@ The Dalles Art Center; $40 total
Info: 541.296.4759
11 Christmas Bazaar/Soup Lunch
@ UCC Church basement, 5th & Court
The Dalles, Oregon; 10AM - 2PM
11 Round-Up Anniversary Book Party
@ Tamástslikt Cultural Institute,
Pendleton, OR; 2-5PM; For details
Call: 541.966.9748
www.tamastslikt.org
11-12 Cascade Singers' 2010 Christmas
Concert: "A Holiday Potpourri"
@ Zion Lutheran Church; $10/adults
$5/student & seniors; under 12 FREE
11th @ 7:30PM; 12th @ 3:00PM
11-12 Last Chance Holiday Bazaar
@ Hood River Co. Fairgrounds;
10AM-4PM; FREE Parking
Info: www.hoodriverfair.com
14 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
14 Santa Claus & Klindt's Booksellers
315 E. 2nd Street; 6-7PM
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Struggling Homeowners
Have A New Resource
OHSI's MPA Program - Online
Starting December 10th, 2010
Homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgages due to unemployment or a significant loss in income can turn to a new online resource: www.oregonhomeownership.org
Starting December 19th, this new website will be the home to the Oregon Homeownership Stabilization Initiative's (OHSI's) Mortgage Payment Assistance (MPA) program.
Under the program, the state will play the mortgages of selected applicants for as long as a year to a $20,000 maximum.
At this website, homeowners can learn more in detail about the MPA program, see if they may be eligible, and sign up for regular program updates.
OHSI has also identified Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation (CCHC), an affiliate of Mid Columbia Housing Authority, to help homeowners in Hood River, Sherman and Wasco Counties navigate the application process.
Homeowners can reach CCHC's MPA Program at 1.877.503.6127. If you need immediate help, call the Homeowner's HOPE Hotline at 1.888.955.HOPE (4673).
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The Dalles City Council Meeting
Monday, December 13th @ 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.
CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD ACTIONS
A. Award Contract for Wicks Value
Installation Project
[Agenda Staff Report #10-098]
ACTION ITEMS
A. General Ordinance No. 10-1309 Approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 76-10 and Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 38-10, for Six Parcels of Land Measuring Approximately 4.2 Acres Located on or Near Lone Pine Boulevard.
[Agenda Staff Report #10-099]
B. Resolution No. 10-028 Amending the Boundaries of the Downtown Parking District to Include the East Side of Laughlin from Second to First Street and the West Side of Washington From the Alley South to First Street.
[Agenda Staff Report #10-100]
*Complete list, click: City Council Agenda
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Historic Holiday Open House:
Time to Celebrate
December 11th, 2010, 12PM - 4PM
Original Wasco County Courthouse
Both Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present, so bring your kids, grandchildren, and camera. Live Christmas music will be provided by Rich and Connie Dunnington.
Fort Dalles, St. Peter's Landmark and Wasco County Historical Society are joining with the Original Courthouse to provide some unique gifts and stocking stuffers for sale. Books, DVDs, games, and other history-related gifts will be available for purchase. Cookies and refreshments will be served.
A raffle drawing for a matted and framed drawing of the Surgeon's Quarters will be available. Proceeds will go toward matching funds for the conservation of the Surgeon's Quarter's historic windows and stone chimneys.
Contact Patrick Ellis at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, 541.296.2231 or see the announcement: Holiday Open House
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Small Town Christmas Celebration
Exudes the Best of Rural Americana
December 11th, 2010
Dufur, Oregon
With a population of only 650 people, Dufur, Oregon celebrates the meaning of the season during this annual celebration known as Home Town Christmas Saturday, December 11th.
The local community comes together with activities to both entertain and help with the local food bank and gifts for needy families. Many of the activities and events cost little or next to nothing. There are three stops you can make for FREE cider and cookies: We3 Deli, Kramer's Market and the Balch Hotel.
One of the greatly anticipated events, and fairly recent addition, to Home Town Christmas is the Lighted Tractor Parade. Professional filmmaker, Beth Harrington, and her husband, come for the event and are the guest judges!
For a complete list of events and activities, check out the Dufur Chamber of Commerce site & look for: Hometown Christmas 2010
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Your Business in a Digital World
FREE 10 Week Workshop Series
brought to you by Front Desk Design
This is a weekly one-hour discussion of the new tools and methods for promoting your business. The sessions are each Tuesday at 12:05PM starting November 30, 2010.
Feel free to bring lunch. Handouts will be provided. Each session is independent so you don't need to attend them all. The first session will be an overview and will discuss terminology, so it is highly recommended.
Upcoming topics will be posted each week at www.GorgeEvents.com. To register, simply send us your name and contact information (including phone & email) to: info@frontdeskdesign.com.
If you have any questions, please call
Front Desk Design at: 541.980.3482.
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Winter Savings for your Pets!
Eagle Caves Pet Resort LLC
3430 W. 10th St., The Dalles
Recent Chamber member, Eagle Caves Pet Resort LLC, a full-service pet facility in W. The Dalles, wants to pass on a huge winter savings!
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Three Faces of Seattle
featured at Supper Club
The Balch Hotel - Sat., Dec. 11th
Call for Reservations
This month, Jaime Snell, owner of The Lamb's Table Catering Company in Portland, OR, is inspired by a PNW city - Seattle, WA!
"Three Faces of Seattle"
Blank Slate Tart
Includes Beecher's Blank Slate cheese.
Topped with huckleberry compote,
winter greens, toasted hazelnuts
and drizzled honey-cider syrup.
-------------------------------------- Smoked Salmon Chowder
Tender home-smoked salmon filet in
a creamy chowder. With baby potatoes,
leeks, bacon, corn and roasted tomato.
Served with crusty sourdough
baguette and herbed butter.
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Sticky Toffee Coffee Pudding
A traditional rich Irish cake with
the addition of Starbucks coffee.
Served warm with caramel sauce
and whipped cream.-------------------------------------- Interested in Jaime's inspiration for each plate?
Look at the Balch Hotel's blog for details
For more information/reservations,
contact Balch Hotel: 541.467.2277
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Help Set Future Direction of the
Columbia River Gorge Commission
Focus Group Participation Extended:
December 13 - 17, 2010
Columbia River Gorge Commission (CRGC) has contracted with Briggs Business Consulting to convene focus group meetings of community members at locations within its service.
The purpose of the meetings will be to engage the community and obtain feedback regarding the agency's Performance Measures.
Currently Seeking Focus Group Participants
Briggs Business Consulting is looking for diverse representation within the Gorge community to participate in these focus groups. Those who are interested must submit a brief survey:
(CRGC Focus Group Participation - Survey)
Participants must be familiar with the basic purpose of the CRGC and the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area.
For more info, call: 509.493.2229
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Holiday Specials:
December Only
Hazel Phillips Travel
"The Nutcracker Ballet"Keller Auditorium - Portland, OR
Sat., Dec. 11 - 2PM
Sat., Dec. 18 - 2PM
(Limited Seating Available)
--------------------------------------"Rockettes" LIVE! Rose Garden - Portland, OR
Sunday, December 26
(8 Tickets Available)--------------------------------------
For more information, contact
Hazel Phillips Travel: 541.296.6105
www.hazelphillipstravel.com
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Special Gift - Ireland Trip in 2011
Spend St. Patrick's Day in Ireland
Limited Seating Available
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce has the perfect SPECIAL Christmas Gift - Ireland for St. Patrick's Day 2011. The "Exploring Ireland" tour will leave Portland on March 16, arriving in time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Dublin.
Tour also includes visiting Killarney, The Ring of Kerry, Gap of Dunloe and many other places of interest. Our local Chamber member Hazel Phillips Travel, along with Collette Vacations, is offering this trip for $1,999.00 (double occupancy including round trip air from Portland).
For details call Delores Habberstad at Hazel Phillips Travel: 541.296.6105 or Cal McDermid at TDACC: 541.296.2231
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Local Promotions
"Primp My Bride" with Balch Hotel
Enter to win a 50% off Vendor Discount
for the wedding of your dreams!
Visit www.balchhotel.com/pmb for all the details.
December @ Karen Kaatz Massage Therapy
20% off ALL massages/Gift Certificates
Karen Kaatz Massage Therapy
The Dalles Wedding Place! December Sale
Specializing in bridal & formal wear!
Additional 25% off already discounted gowns.
See The Dalles Wedding Place! today!
Make it a Fiesta with Casa El Mirador:
Bring in all your family and friends in
our very own banquet room (up to 50 people).
Check out www.casaelmirador.com today!
Columbia Laser Skin Center:
Plenty of December Specials
See Columbia Laser Skin Center Specials today
"Fall Bliss Packages" available @ Celilo Inn
See web site for details: www.celiloinn.com
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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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