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| The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter | December 14, 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,
Tis' the season to 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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Business After Hours in December
Thursday, December 16th
Cousins Country Inn
Join us as we roll out the red carpet for another...
"Business After Hours"@ Cousins Country Inn
2114 W. 6th Street
The Dalles, OR - From 5-7PM
December 16th, 2010
(2 Grand Prize Giveaways)
BarnBurner at Cousins'
Escape to Cannon Beach!
*Bring Your Business Cards*
--------------------------------------To RSVP, contact Addie Case:addie@cousinscountryinn.com1.800.848.9378
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Business After Hours (BAH) events are the area's premier networking opportunities, offering guests the chance to meet people representing products and services in a relaxed, social setting.
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Wasco County Board of
County Commissioners
Regular Session - Agenda
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2010
LOCATION: WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE
COUNTY COURTROOM #202,
511 Washington Street, The Dalles
9:00 AM OPEN TO PUBLIC
9:30 AM OPEN TO DEPARTMENTS
10:00 AM APPROVAL
Of Enforcement Action by the
Wasco County Hearings Officers.
10:15 AM HEARING
On the appeal of an Enforcement Action
as requested by Thomas Teven.
11:15 AM PUBLIC HEARING
On proposed Amendments to the
Wasco County Code Compliance
and Nuisance Abatement Ordinance.
2:30 PM PUBLIC HEARING
On the transfer of property described as
Township 1 North, Range 13 East,
Section 3BC, Tax Lot 10000, Reference #15481
to the City of The Dalles.2:35 PM PUBLIC HEARING
On the transfer of property described as
Township 1 North, Range 13 East,
Section 3CB, Tax Lot 1100, Reference #15485
to the City of The Dalles.
2:40 PM PUBLIC HEARING
On the transfer of property described as
Township 1 North, Range 13 East,
Section 1BA, Tax Lot 100, Reference #15420
to the City of The Dalles.
2:45 PM PUBLIC HEARING
On the transfer of property described as
Township 4 South, Range 14 East,
Section 32DB, Tax Lot 7300, Reference #16259
to the City of Maupin.
2:50 PM PRIVATE SALE
Of property described as Township 1 North, Range 13 East, Section 7DD, Tax Lot 600, Reference #16220 to Benjamin H. Synon RLT and Shirley Mae Synon RLT.
PRIVATE SALE
Of property described as Township 1 South, Range 14 East, Section 17B, Tax Lot 1400, Reference #16220 to Daniel and Mercedes Bolton.
3:00 PM CONSIDERATION
Of the request from the Wasco County Landfill for the reduction of the host fee payment for the solid waste that will be received from Clark County, Washington due to the closure of the locks at The Dalles Dam.
3:15 PM CONSIDERATION
Of the appointment of the County Treasurer.
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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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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 12/15 - 12/21
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
15 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
16 The Dalles Kawanis Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
16 Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
16 Business After Hours
5-7PM @ Cousins Country Inn
Chamber Members & Guests
Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231
16 "Sounds of the Season"
Dufur School Concert; 6:30PM
in gymnasium; K-12 performance
16 Open MIC with Les Vaughn
@ Sunshine Mill; 901 E. 2nd.
17 "Crossing the Gates of Alaska:
One Man, Two Dogs, and
600 Miles off the Map"
Reading by author Dave Metz
@ Klindt's Bookstore; 315 E. 2nd, 1-3PM
17 Irish Band-Barely Draught performs
19th Century Christmas Carols &
Traditional Irish Ballads; 8:30pm
@ Clock Tower Ales; 311 Union, T.D.
17 Live music w/Nate Stranz, 7-9PM
@ Sunshine Mill; 901 E. 2nd.
17-19 4th Annual Live Nativity
5-8pm, Wishram, WA
Info: 541.296.4759
18 Hazardous Waste Collection
for households & businesses
9AM-2PM @ The Dalles Disposal
Info: Cindy Brown, 541.506.2636
18 Handel's Messiah Annual
Community Concert
7PM @ St. Peter's Landmark
18-19 Drawing and Painting the Figure
@ The Dalles Art Center;
Info: 541.296.4759
19 Gorge Winds Holiday Concert
2PM @ the Civic, FREE
19 "Bone Soup" Fundraiser
for Home at Last, Noon - 4 PM
@ Mid-Columbia Senior Center;
Info: 541.296.5189
19 Madrigal Fest, Holiday Dinner
Theatre @ Skamania Lodge
Info: 541.296.5189
20 Kids Winter Workshop
@ Discovery Center; for elementary student
Info: 541.296.8600 x204
20 Trailblazer Game Trip
For children ages 8-17yrs
Info: Northern Wasco Co.
Parks & Rec., 541.506.2636
21 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
21 John Martin & Friends, 7-9PM
@ Mid-Columbia Senior Center,
1112 W. 9th St., The Dalles, FREE
21 Pencil Pouch Workshop
For kids 8-12 yrs., 10:30AM-1PM
Info: Parks & Rec, 541.296.9533
21 Santa Claus & Klindt's Booksellers
315 E. 2nd Street; 6-7PM
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The Dalles DMV to close for repair
Message from ODOT
December 16-17
DMV will close its office in The Dalles on Thursday and Friday, December 16 and 17, for minor repairs and repainting.
The office, located at 3313 Bret Clodfelter Way, will reopen Monday, Dec. 20 and resume its normal business hours. Business hours are 9AM-5PM Monday through Friday.
The Dalles residents can find DMV locations and their hours of business at www.OregonDMV.com.
DMV recommends that all customers check www.OregonDMV.com before they go to a field office in case they may be able to do their business online or to find out how best to prepare for an office visit.
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Early-bird Applications to OEN's Angel Oregon 2011: Due Soon!
Wednesday, Dec. 15 by 5PM
At OEN's Angel Oregon 2011, Oregon and southwest Washington's brightest entrepreneurs have the opportunity to compete for either a concept-stage or launch-stage investment award.
This conference affords companies not only a great opportunity to gain visibility and potential funding, but also to learn how to be a company that is attractive to investors.
Early-bird applications (entered by Wed., December 15, 2010) are eligible for a complimentary OEN Private Business Plan (Launch-stage) or Business Concept Review (Concept-stage).
For more info, visit: www.oenangeloregon.org
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Guests at Government Affairs Meeting
Thursday, December 16th @ 7AM
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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Helping those in need through MCCAC
Starting December 15th, 2010
With funding cuts of about 30% or more in several energy and homeless programs, the Mid Columbia Community Action (MCCAC) asks for your help to help others in need.
MCCAC has been offered a "Matching Challenge Grant" from Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) in Salem to help those struggling in our community.
Between now and the end of January, for every dollar Mid Columbia Community Actions (MCCAC) raises locally, OHCS will contribute a matching dollar amount up to a maximum of $20,000.
All donations are tax-deductible; may be sent to:
Mid Columbia Community Action
P.O. Box 1969
The Dalles, OR 97058
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Green Drinks event in December
Wednesday, Dec. 15th, 6-8PM
Columbia Gorge Comm. Acupuncture
Gorge Owned (GO!) Business Network
presents:
GREEN DRINKS eventDecember 15th, 6-8PM
Columbia Gorge Comm. Acupuncture
208 4th Street, Hood River
Learn about community acupuncture
and the White Eagle Memorial Preserve,
a "green" burial ground founded in 2008
and licensed by the state of Washington
Hosts are donating raffle prizes,
including a trail ride for
two at Ekone Ranch
-------------------------------------- $5 Suggested Donation
For more information, contact:
Becky Brun, GO! Founder
becky@gorgeowned.org
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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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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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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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Columbia Gorge Bridal Show
Coming Soon for 2011
Haystack Broadcasting's Columbia Gorge Bridal and Special Event Show goes beyond traditional bridal shows.
Our cost-effective, comprehensive bridal show marketing program provides you with the one-on-one contact you'd expect from bridal shows, plus a complete contact database, and much more!
If you would like to be part of Haystack Broadcasting's Columbia Gorge Bridal and Special Events Show, then call Paula or Heidi at: 541.296.9102.
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Local Promotions
Balance Bundle at Cascade Acupuncture
Available - A Stress Reduction Package
Includes: 2 Happy Hour Treatments,
Bottle of Inner Peace Flower
Essence Formula & Jar of MSM Cream
Details at www.cascadeacupuncture.org
Winter Savings for your Pets
Eagle Caves Pet Resort is offering
a 15% off All Grooming/Daycare Services.
For details visit www.eaglecavespetresort.com
"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
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DID YOU
KNOW?
"A dollar spent at a locally owned store is usually
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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