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| The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter | March 22, 2011 | |
DISCLAIMER: 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,
The sunshine is well on its way! Enjoy this weather and explore the outdoors! Also, 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 and around the community.
Sincerely,
Salvador Miramontes Jr. Marketing & Communications Coordinator www.thedalleschamber.com
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce - 404 W. 2nd St., The Dalles, OR 97058 - 541.296.2231 |
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Sign the Letter & Donate! The Dalles Sister Cities - Japan Relief Fund TDACC, 404 W. 2nd St., The Dalles
Sign & Donate
Help our Sister Cities
Our friends in Japan need our support more than ever. This terrible disaster has affected all their lives.
Please Donate!
Donations made to "The Dalles Sister Cities Association" will be sent to Mercy Corps for distribution to the relief efforts in Japan.
Sign the Letter
Write a note on the poster board and we will mail that to our areas Sister Cities. This is a great way for us to show our support.
*Make Checks Payable to*
The Dalles Sister Cities Association
Japan Relief Fund
Both the donation drop-off and poster board are located at the Chamber office at 404 W. 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR.
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The Dalles City Council Meeting Monday, March 28th @ 5:30PM City Hall Council Chamber - 313 Court St.
CONSENT AGENDA 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. Approval to Amend Lease With QLife Agency for Additional Space in City Hall. [Agenda Staff Report #11-024] B. Special Ordinance No. 11-539 Assessing Property Located at 1017 East Seventh Street for the Cost of Abatement of Hazardous Vegetation. [Agenda Staff Report #11-025]
C. Approval of Request by Confluence Project for Financial Assistance with Celilo Park Interpretive Pavilion and Walkway. [Agenda Staff Report #11-026] D. Approval of Sponsorship for Tradition of Compassion Program. [Agenda Staff Report #11-027]
*Complete list, click: City Council Agenda
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Next Meeting: Main Street Program Tuesday, Mar. 29th, 6PM Civic Auditorium, The Dalles
Town Hall Meeting
Oregon Main Street Program
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 The Dalles Civic Auditorium
323 East 4th Street
Come learn about the program!
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Taco Del Mar food will be provided. For more information about this event, please click on the following link provided below: Town Hall Meeting
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What's Happening? Your Guide to Local Happenings: Events for 3/23 - 3/29
1-31 OMSI Exhibit: "Everybody Eats" @ Discovery High School located at 3216 W. 10th, Groups call: 541.400.0930 wonderworkschildrensmuseum.org
1-31 "Raining Cats, Dogs & Frogs" an open juried show @ The Dalles Art Center, 220 E. 4th St., The Dalles Info: 541.296.4759
23 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
23,30 Perspectives for Painters w/Gayle Weisfield 6-9PM @ The Dalles Art Center Info: 541.296.4759
24 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting Noon @ Spooky's
24 Toastmasters Meeting Noon @ CGCC Board Room Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
24 American Red Cross Blood Drive 1-6PM @ St. Peter's Parish, 10th & Cherry Heights, The Dalles, OR Info: Linda Holcomb, 541.296.9322 www.redcrossblod.org
24 Gospel Music @ 7PM Cherry Park Grange, Old Dufur Rd & Lambert St., The Dalles, OR
25 Master Hypnotist Ron Stubbs 8PM @ Columbia Portage Grill
Tickets to the show: $15; Info: 541.298.3287
25 Spring Break Kids Workshop @ Discovery Center; 1st-4th graders Info: 541.296.8600
25 Groove in the Gorge Dance Party DJ Mojo @ Paris Fair Event Space, 315 Oak St., 3rd Floor, Hood River 8-10PM, $8 @ door Info: heal@cascadeacupuncture.org
25-27 Tri-County Youth Leadership Camp @ Camp Morrow (grades 7-12) Info: Sandy Macnab, 541.565.3230
26 Wheatfield Half Marathon 8K Run/Walk & 3K; 10AM @ Petersburg School Info: 541.296.6398 or 541.298.1119
27 Jammers play Country-Western @ Mid-Columbia Senior Center 2-5PM; FREE;
28 Anna Maria Mendieta: LIVE! presented by Mid-Columbia Community Concerts; 7:30PM @ The Dalles Wahtonka HS Info: 541.298.4352
29 Coffee Connections Hosted by Enterprise Rent-A-Car 7:30AM @ TDACC 404 West 2nd Street Chamber Members & Guests Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231
29 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting Noon @ Spooky's
29 Main Street Town Hall Meeting 6-8PM @ Civic Auditorium tgilbertson@ci.the-dalles.or.us |
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Coffee Connections in March Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 7:30AM @ TDACC
Wake Up & Network with...
Coffee Connections
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Event is to be held at TDACC 404 W. 2nd St. - At 7:30AM March 29th, 2011
--------------------------------------------------------- Introducing Coffee Connections, a networking opportunity that gives you a chance to mingle with other leaders in the community.
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Guest at Government Affairs Meeting Thursday, March 24th @ 7AM
Please join us for a No-Host Breakfast Meeting at 7AM at the Barbecue Restaurant, located at 1013 W. 6th Street, The Dalles.
Our guest will be someone from the Department of Energy regarding the Hanford Project. This will be conducted via a video presentation. So let us have a big group to take advantage of this opportunity.
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Job Fair: Coming Soon Saturday, Apr. 7th, 10AM-2PM Civic Auditorium, The Dalles
Columbia Gorge Job Fair April 7th @ Civic Auditorium
Meet Skilled Workers in the Gorge!
Give your business the recruiting edge!
REGISTER TODAY!
Space is limited Table, Space & Lunch provided Non-Refundable Fee: $75 Deadline: March 23, 2011 --------------------------------
For more information call
WorkSource Oregon (The Dalles):
541.296.5435
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Upcoming Audition Dates Available CGCC in The Dalles, Bldg 2, 3rd Floor, Location: inside Theater Room March 22nd & 24th @ 6:30PM
The Dalles Theatre Company is featuring:
"The Admirable Crichton"
Auditions will be held: March 22 & 24 @ 6:30PM
Columbia Gorge Community College 400 East Scenic Drive, The Dalles OR (Little theatre on 3rd floor of building two) Interested? Come to the auditions!
-------------------------------------- For more information about this play, please visit: www.thetheatrecompany.org
Additional information, contact: Scott Simmons, 541.789.2096
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Upcoming Meeting: Vision Action Plan Wednesday, Mar. 30th, 6:30PM @ The Dalles Middle School
Vision Action Plan
Next Meeting Notice
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 The Dalles Middle School
1100 East 12th Street
Become a part of the next step!
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Calling All YoPros! "Meet-n-Greet" Meeting
 We will be meeting once again at Sunshine Mill on Thurs., March 24, from 5-6pm.
Let us enjoy another evening of social interaction with our peers as we prepare for our annual "Save Taylor Lake" event.
For more information contact TDACC at: marketing@thedalleschamber.com
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You're Invited: An Evening with HAVEN Thursday, March 31st, 2011 6PM @ the Civic Auditorium
You're Invited to attend the 11th Annual
An evening with
"HAVEN"
March 31, 2011 @ 6PM
The Dalles Civic Auditorium
--------------------------------------------------------- You are invited to a night of elegance - honoring 30 years of service to victims and survivors.
Tickets are $40 - available at the door. For more information, please call: 541.296.2065
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Local Promotions
March FEATURED Sub @ SUBWAY! Introducing the Meatball Pepperoni!! Limited Time Footlong for only $5!!! Details at www.subwayfreshbuzz.com
Escape "Cabin Fever" with Timberlake! Early Spring Special Opportunity!!! Buy One Night & Get One FREE!!! Info/Reservations: 509.427.2267 www.timberlakecampgroundandrvpark.com
Columbia Laser Skin Center: Spring (Specials) - just around the corner 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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"Where Friendships and Fun Never Get Old"
Services Include:
The Dalles Original Active Retirement Apartments - Three Delicious Home Cooke Meals Daily
Housekeeping - Maintenance Service - Great Activities & Special Events
Our Own Transportation for Trips & Doctor's Appointments - Emergency Call System
24/7 On-site Managers - All Amenities for One Low Rent
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For more information, call: 541.296.6880
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