The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-NewsletterMarch 22, 2011
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in this issue
:: Sign the Letter and Donate
:: City of The Dalles Council Meeting
:: Next Meeting: Main Street Program
:: What's Happening?
:: Coffee Connections in March: Hosted by Enterprise
:: Government Affairs Meeting on Thursday
:: Attention Businesses: Job Fair Opportunity Coming Soon
:: Upcoming Audition Dates Available with The Dalles Theatre Company
:: Vision Action Plan Meeting on March 30th
:: YoPros: "Meet-n-Greet" on March 24th
:: You're Invited: An Evening with HAVEN
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   
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.  


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  


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


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

 
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
 
    
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Introducing Coffee Connections, a networking opportunity that gives you a chance to mingle with other leaders in the community.

 

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.

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


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For more information call 

WorkSource Oregon (The Dalles):

541.296.5435

 

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! 

 

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For more information about this play,
please visit: www.thetheatrecompany.org

Additional information, contact:
Scott Simmons, 541.789.2096


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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We will be developing the projects and activities necessary to accomplish our goals.

 

Click on the link for more information:

Vision Action Plan Meeting Notice  


Calling All YoPros!
"Meet-n-Greet" Meeting

YoPros of The Dalles logo
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 


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 
 
      
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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

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

 

CRAIG Office Supply

would like to say the following:

THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL

VISIT: COSNW.COM

cherry heights retirement community logo  

 

"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