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| The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter | February 08, 2011 | |
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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,
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and the sunny weather is too!
Make sure to check-out the What's Happening Section as many exciting events will be taking place!
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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Valentine Specials!
Savings from Chamber Members
Valentine Specials
Save BIG with our Chamber Members!
Be on the look-out for a special
Valentine's E-News Blast!
From Flowers to a Romantic Get-Away, Make sure it's a gift your Valentine is sure to love! --------------------------------
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Wasco County Board of
County Commissioners
Regular Session - Agenda
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011
LOCATION: WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE
COUNTY COURTROOM #202,
511 Washington Street, The Dalles
9:00 AM EXECUTIVE SESSION
As authorized by ORS 192.660(2)(g) to consider preliminary negotiations involving matter of trade or commerce in which the governing body is in competition with governing bodies in other states or nations.
10:00 AM WORK SESSION
For Strategic Planning for Wasco County.
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The Dalles City Council MeetingMonday, February 14th @ 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. Resolution No. 11-003 Authorizing Transfers of Budget Funds Between Departments and Categories of the General Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011.
[Agenda Staff Report #11-012]
B. Resolution No. 11-004 Adopting a Supplemental Budget for the 2010-11 Fiscal Year, Making Appropriations and Authorizing Expenditures From and Within the General Fund and Special Grants Fund.
[Agenda Staff Report #11-013]
C. Authorization to Submit a Grant Application for Projects- Art Works Grant for Festival Area Interpretive Signage [Agenda Staff Report #11-014]
- Grant Application for Lewis and Clark Fountain in Festival Area [Agenda Staff Report #11-015]
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Discussion Regarding Burn Ban Ordinance.
[Agenda Staff Report #11-018]
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Recess to Executive Session in Accordance With ORS 192.660 (2) (d) to Conduct Deliberations With Persons Designated by the Governing Body to Carry on Labor Negotiations.
B. Reconvene to Open Session
*Complete list, click: City Council Agenda
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FREE Saturday Family Movies: 2011
Hosted by YouthThink & Columbia Cinemas
FREE Saturday
Family Movies 2011Jan. - Feb. 2011 @ 10AM
Movies to be shown every Saturday
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View Movie Schedule Listing:
FREE Saturday Family Movies
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What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 2/09 - 2/15
8-26 Middle & High School Show
@ The Dalles Art Center,
220 E. 4th St., The Dalles
Info: 541.296.4759
Feb. 24: Reception, 3-4PM
09 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
10 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
Potluck Party Night! 6PM
@ Faith Lutheran Church
10 Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
10-11 Oregon Battle of the Books
@ The Dalles Middle School;
Training for adult volunteers; 6:30PM
Pre-registration is required.
Info: 506.3449 x4010 or email
tindall@nwasco.k12.or.us
11 Daddy-Daughter Dance
6-8PM @ Civic Auditorium
K-8th grade young ladies
Info: 541.296.9533
12 FREE Saturday Family Movies
@ Columbia Cinemas
Doors open @ 9:15AM;
first 500 admitted only
Feature: The Water Horse
12 The Delta Project/Bluesy Folk Rock
@ The Imperial Company
7PM; NO COVER.
Info: 800.395.3903
www.deschutesriver.com
12 Quilt Show @ Cherry Heights
Retirement Community
10AM; Tours available
and refreshments served.
Info: 541.296.6880
12 Valentine's Dinner
& Chocolate Tasting
@ Balch Hotel in Dufur, OR
Details: 541.467.2277
www.balchhotel.com
12 Rocks from the Sky: Meteorites from
Oregon and (Far!) Beyond
presented by Dick Pugh
@ Original Wasco Co. Courthouse
1:30PM; FREE w/refreshments.
Info: 541.296.1021
12 Rose Growing Workshop
with experts in their field
@ Mid-Columbia Senior Center,
1112 W. 9th St., The Dalles;
9AM-3PM; $26 ticket,
includes: lunch & snack
Info: 541.296.1021
12-13 "Toast to Passion" Weekend
@ Maryhill Winery (WA)
New releases, wine tasting, FREE
live music, photography
and art show (12-1PM) &
Ziggy's Grill (for purchase)
www.maryhillwinery.com
14 Flagstone Open House
19th Anniversary & Valentines Party
w/Hardshell Harmony; 12PM
Info: 541.298.5656
15 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
15 PubTalk in The Dalles
@ The Sunshine Mill;
5:30-7:30PM, interested?
Info: Jessica, 541.296.2266
Jessica@mcedd.org
15 Kinder Kickers Indoor Soccer
Tuesdays, Feb. 15-Mar. 15
@ Dry Hollow Elem. School Gym
Info: Parks & Rec, 541.296.9533
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CGCC Kitchen is Open for Business
Fully-Operational Commercial Kitchen
Open For Business!
@ Columbia Gorge Community College
The Commercial Kitchen at CGCC is now open
for food business users, including caterers
Kitchen is now available on a
first-come, first-serve reserved basis
Rental charges are $15 per hour
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For more info contact Allison Erlenbush: 541.506.6121
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PubTalk comes to The Dalles
Tuesday, February 15 @ 5:30PM
The Sunshine Mill in The Dalles
Is your company growth oriented?
Seeking between $100,000 and $1,000,000 and is located or will be located in the Gorge?
Hone your presentation at this informal fun event featuring food, drink, and presentations. Attended by business leaders, entrepreneurs, service providers and investors.
"Is Your Business Investor-Fundable?"
Presented by: Steve Morris, Executive Director
Oregon Technology Business Center
- 5:30PM - Networking: Drinks & Snacks
- 6:30PM - Keynote by Steve Morris
- 7:00PM - Early Stage Companies
- 7:30PM - Adjourn for more networking
Admission: $10 @ the door Includes programs & snacks.
RSVP, contact Jessica Metta at:
jessica@crgta.org or 541.296.2266 |
Regional History Forum Continues
Saturday, February 12th @ 1:30PM
Original Wasco County Courthouse
Rocks from the Sky!
Presented by Dick Pugh, head of
the Cascadia Meteorite Lab
@ Portland State University.
His presentation addresses the six major
meteorites found in Oregon as well as what
to look for among strange rocks in your
backyard, field, or orchard.
He brings "a display of $1,500 worth of rocks" and
invites you to bring rocks of interest for examination.
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1:30PM @ 410 West 2nd Place, The Dalles.
Coffee and cookies will be served.
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Musical Blast At The Sunshine Mill
Upcoming Events: Feb. 10 - Feb. 14
Thursday, February 10: 6PM
Green Drinks in The Dalles
Friday, February 11: 7PM
Bosco's Blues
Check out our Google page
for food coupons for this night!
Monday, February 14: 6PM - 9PM
Valentine's Day Event:
Special pricing on Quenett wine and
Copa Di Vino "Friend-raiser" for
Half the Gorge Sky - nonprofit
organization that raises awareness
of issues facing women around the world.Live music, chocolate & wine tasting w/LOVE!We are bottling in February!
Copa Di Vino Bottling Tours:
An original product from The Dalles.
Sold to 27 states, and counting!
A rare opportunity to see how
Copa Di Vino are made and learn of
our upcoming features in national
magazines and television programs!
To schedule a tour, please inquire us at info@sunshinemill.com
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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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Deadline Approaching Soon
Columbia Gorge Visitor Guide
February 15, 2011 by 5PM
Does tourism business
make or break your year?
The 29th Annual Gorge Guide is the official visitor guide to the Columbia River Gorge and the area's comprehensive travel resource for visitors.
Annual distribution is 100,000 copies, which are distributed at AAA offices, welcome centers, rest areas, PDX Airport, Chamber and more!
Each ad comes with a FREE standard business listing in the Gorge Guide and GorgeGuide.com and will also be shown in our E-Guide.
Reservation deadline is February 15 and we do the artwork for you! The magazine comes out annually in April.
For more information, please contact:
Annisa Jones - Gorge Publishing
541.386.7440 or annisa@gorgepublishing.com
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Business Classes for Winter 2011
CGCC Small Business
Development Center
Financial Statements Made Easy #1080756 - Learn to use your financial statements to increase your bottom line.
This class will cover balance sheets, income statements and financial ratios to compare your business operations to industry standards.
TD Campus, Rm 2.106 - Sat., Feb. 12th
9AM - 12PM - Cost: $29
Accounting for Small Business #1080754 - Prerequisite: Understanding Your Business Financial Statements. Learn how to set up a manual accounting system for sole proprietorship or limited liability company.
TD Campus, Rm 2.106 - Sat., Feb. 12th
12:30PM - 3:30PM - Cost: $29
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For more information, please contact
CGCC Small Business Development Center:
541.506.6121 |
Local Promotions
It's FEBRUANY @ SUBWAY!
From Feb. 1st-28th, 2011
ANY REGULAR Footlong will only be $5!!!
Details at www.subwayfreshbuzz.com
"Do Not Disturb" Special @ Cousins
Chilled bubbly for your romantic escape,
$89/night - Classic Rooms $129/night - New Barn Rooms Details at www.cousinscountryinn.com
Columbia Laser Skin Center:
Lovely Specials in February
See Columbia Laser Skin Center Specials today
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CRAIG Office Supply
would like to say the following:
THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL
VISIT: COSNW.COM
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CROWN PRINTS
517 West 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
Has introduced over 125 new frame profiles
and over 50 new fabric suede & specialty mats
to our custom frame portfolio.
Bring your custom framing project, shadow box,
needlepoint to Crown Prints today!
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For more information, contact
Crown Prints: 541.296.2666
"We are always the best value in the Gorge!"
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