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| The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter | February 15, 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.
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Dear Member,
We are half way through February already!
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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Business After Hours in February
Thursday, February 17th, 2011
The Dalles Fitness & Court Club, TD.
Join us as we roll out the red carpet for another...
Business After Hours
The Dalles Fitness & Court Club
Located at 731 Pomona Street
The Dalles, OR - From 5-7PM
February 17th, 2011
*Bring Your Business Cards*
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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, FEBRUARY 16, 2011LOCATION: WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE COUNTY COURTROOM #202, 511 Washington Street, The Dalles 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER- Corrections or Additions to the Agenda
- Administrative Officer Tyler Stone - Comments
- Discussion Items
- Consent Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
*Amendment No. 2 to Intergovernmental Agreement #3975 between Oregon Department of Corrections and Wasco County. *Order #11-027 transferring $45, 120 from Contingency to Facilities Building Account. *Order #11-028 in the distribution of the proceeds of the sale of tax foreclosed property and property acquired outright. *Quitclaim Deed between Wasco County and Gerald Reffett. *Quitclaim Deed between Wasco County and John Lingo.
4:00 PM GARY NYCHYK Interim Planning Director
Consideration of the Planning recommendation to appoint an individual to the Wasco County Planning Commission. 4:15 PM OPEN PUBLIC/DEPARTMENTS 4:30 PM PUBLIC HEARING
In the matter of withdrawing to Public Roads of Local Access various County Roads or portions thereof within the Urban Growth Boundary of the City of The Dalles.
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Wasco County's EDC Opening
Two Positions Are Now Available
Wasco County's Economic Development Commission (EDC) is accepting applications for two open positions in the Commission.
Positions are at-large positions, open to anyone in the County.
A special emphasis for appointment of these two positions is placed on individuals representing communities currently underrepresented on the Commission, including the Mosier area and unincorporated areas in South Wasco County.
In order to apply, candidates are asked to submit an interest form by 5PM on February 25, 2011 for consideration of appointment.
Interest forms are available electronically at www.co.wasco.or.us/county/wcedc/about_us_wcedc.cfm or at the office of Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, located at 515 E. 2nd St., in The Dalles.
For more information about the Commission and/or position roles and responsibilities, visit www.co.wasco.or.us/county/wcedc/ or call: 541.296.2266.
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Regional History Forum Continues
Saturday, February 19th @ 1:30PM
Original Wasco County Courthouse
Abigail Scott Dunaway
White Salmon resident Diane Allen
portrays Oregon's foremost suffragette.
Her presentation, in character and in costume,
coincides with the 2011 centennial of
the Women's Suffrage Movement.
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1:30PM @ 410 West 2nd Place, The Dalles.
Coffee and cookies will be served.
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What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 2/16 - 2/22
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
16 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
17 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
Klea Espy & Karl Vercoteren on
Katrina recovery in Biloxi, MS.
17 Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
17 Learn to Treat Trigger Points!
7PM @ Cascade Acupuncture Center,
414 Washington St., The Dalles
Part of the FREE Workshop Series
Call: 541.298.2378 to register
www.cascadeacupuncture.org
17 Business After Hours
@ The Dalles Fitness & Court Club,
731 Pomona West; 5-7PM
Chamber Members & Guests
Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231
17 Living Well Workshop
For people w/Chronic Health Conditions
@ 1113 Kelly Avenue; 1:30-4PM
Thursdays for 6 weeks; call to register
Info: Jean, 541.298.4101
18 John Smith in Concert
7PM @ The Mint; tickets: $15,
@ Klindt's & Columbia River Music
18 "Outlaws on the Big River"
Book signing for Sgt. Joe Schwab
2-4PM @ Klindt's Booksellers,
315 E. 2nd St., The Dalles
18 5th Annual Lasagna Feed Benefit
Big Brother/Big Sister of the Gorge;
5-8PM @ Grace Baptist Church,
1280 W. Jewett Blvd., White Salmon, WA;
All you can eat: $10 Adults $6 children 7 and under 18 Art Classes for children K-6th Grade
1:30-3PM; $20 for all sessions Info: Parks & Rec, 541.296.9533 18 "Groundbreaking" Event
3:30PM @ Maryhill Museum 19 FREE Saturday Family Movies
@ Columbia Cinemas
Doors open @ 9:15AM;
first 500 admitted only
Feature: Nanny McPhee Returns
19 Supper Club @ Balch Hotel
Info: 541.467.2277
www.balchhotel.com
19 Hazardous Waste Collection
For households & small businesses;
9am-2pm @ The Dalles Disposal,
1317 W. 1st Street, The Dalles
Info: 541.506.2636
21 Presidents' Day
TDACC will be closed for the day
Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
22 Coffee Connections
7:30AM @ Lone Pine Village,
201 Osprey Lane West
Chamber Members & Guests
Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231
22 Visit w/Laureate Paulann Peterson
Oregon's Poet, 5:30-6:30PM
@ Klindt's Booksellers, 315 E. 2nd St.
22 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
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Vision Action Plan: Meeting Update
Wednesday, Feb. 23rd, 6:30PM-8PM
The Dalles Civic Auditorium (Ballroom)
Meeting Update
Vision Action Plan
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
The Dalles Civic Auditorium
323 E. 4th St., The Dalles
6:30PM - 8PM
Open To The Community! --------------------------------------
For more information, please call
Thomas A. Gilbertson,
RARE Planner:
541.296.5481 x1132
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GTA focuses on Electric Vehicles!
Tuesday, February 22 @ 6:30PM
@ Springhouse Cellar Winery,
13 Railroad Ave. in Hood River
Join the Gorge Tech Alliance (GTA) to hear about the future of electric vehicles (EV) in the Gorge.
"Future of EV in the Gorge"
presented by:
Jonathan Lewis, Hire Electric
Presentation will be about the recent solar-powered EV charging station they have installed at Pacific Northwest National Lab, including a brief history of EVs and the environmental and smart grid applications of tailpipe-free driving. We also hope to have a Nissan Leaf for a demonstration from Ray Schultens Ford Nissan in The Dalles. Come learn about the Nissan and Ford EV's that are coming soon the Gorge!
Cost: FREE for GTA Members,
$5 for non-GTA Members
Snacks provided & No-Host Bar
All are welcome!
For more information, contact Jessica Metta at:
jessica@crgta.org or 541.296.2266
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Chamber Office Closure
Office Closed: Monday, February 21
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce (TDACC) would like to inform everyone of the following work-schedule change for next week:
"Presidents' Day"TDACC Office will be Closed
February 21, 2011
Office will open again
(8:30AM - 5:30PM)
February 22, 2011
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Questions?
*Contact TDACC: 541.296.2231*
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FREE Chemical Collection!
For Businesses & Ag Producers
Does your workplace have...
- A big or small stash of old pesticides?
- Burned out fluorescent light tubes?
- Unwanted cleaning products?
- Dirty automotive fluids?
- Or Dead batteries?
Those are hazardous wastes and cannot be thrown in the trash. Did you know that the hazardous waste you generate could create liabilities for your company in more ways than one?
Examples include: Clean-up Costs, Penalties for Non-Compliance and Higher Production Costs.
But now, small businesses, non-profits, public agencies and agricultural producers with small amounts of chemical wastes accumulating on-site can clean up for FREE:
Thursday, February 24, 2011
10AM-2PM @ Hood River Garbage
Friday, February 25, 2011
10AM-2PM @ The Dalles Disposal
Pre-register by calling PSC Environmental: 1.800.547.2436.
Sponsored by: TriCounty Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program. For more information, call 541.506.2636 or visit: www.tricountyrecycle.com.
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Calling All YoPros!
Your opinion matters.
Whether you are a young professional who owns their own business or are seeking to gain experience as a young professional, your opinion matters.
Help develop this network, into becoming one that which will open many doors, by contributing into the new development of the network.
For more information contact TDACC at: marketing@thedalleschamber.com
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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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Birds-of-Prey Expands Presentations
Open 7 Days a Week! @ The Discovery Center
Now 7 Days a Week!
@ The Discovery Center and Museum
Now we have expanded these public raptor
shows to 7 days a week!
(twice daily at 11AM & 2PM)
Presentations are made on the glove,
in a popular style known as "edu-tainment"
(both educational and entertaining)
Raptor programs are included with
paid admission to the museum.
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For more info contact
The Discovery Center: 541.296.8600
Don't forget to look for our annual
FREE Community Days
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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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