E-News from The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter	April 19, 2011

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in this issue

:: Please Help The Dalles by taking the Vision Strategy Survey

:: Wasco County Board of County Commissioners Regular Session Meeting Agenda

:: Tour Guide Booklets available to purchase

:: Fundraiser seeking Donations/Bidders for May 7th event

:: Community Gardening comes to The Dalles

:: What's Happening?

:: Business After Hours is THIS week: hosted by Lone Pine Village

:: The Dalles City Council Meeting Agenda

:: Vision Action Plan: Final Meeting Notice

:: GTA Meeting Invitation in April

:: Gorge Angel Conference Registration Deadline is Near

:: 10th Annual Easter Egg Scramble occurs this weekend

:: YoPros step into action! Brainstorming Meeting a success!

:: Now Available: Fort Dalles Days Event Application

Dear Member,

Wow! It seems like we had just started the month of April last week and already we are close to the end. Make sure and check-out the What's Happening Section as many exciting events will be taking place over this weekend and especially with this weather we are having!

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

City of The Dalles Needs YOUR help!
Vision Strategy Survey available online

We Need YOU!
Help us make The Dalles a
better place for the future

Please fill out the survey!

The future of The Dalles depends on YOUR input!

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*visit: www.ci.the-dalles.or.us*

Wasco County Board of
County Commissioners
Regular Session - Agenda

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011

LOCATION: WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE
COUNTY COURTROOM #202,
511 Washington Street, The Dalles

9:00 AM      CALL TO ORDER

9:30 AM      PRESENTATION
On the Prioritization of Needs and Issues Projects; Amanda Hoey, Mid-Columbia Economic Development District

10:00 AM    DISCUSSION
On applying for a Community Development Block Grant; Barbara Seatter, Mid-Columbia Center for Living

10:30 AM    UPDATE
On the Wasco County Home Repair Loan Program and possible future grant; David Peters, Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation

11:00 AM    APPROVAL
Of Enforcement Action by the Wasco County Hearing Officers

12:00 PM    LUNCH BREAK

01:30 PM    CONSIDERATION
Of the adoption of the Position Approval Policy

02:00 PM    CONSIDERATION
Of the request to sale property located on Three Mil Road; John Carter

   RECESS UNTIL 5PM

05:00 PM    COMMUNITY MEETING: MOSIER
Taking place at the Moiser Creek Terrace, located at 501 E. Second Street, Moiser, OR.

The Board will be inspecting some community projects, followed by an open forum for anyone wishing to address the Board.

Gorge Artists Open Studios
Tour Guide Available to Purchase
@ TDACC: 404 W. 2nd St., The Dalles

NOW AVAILABLE:
Gorge Artists Open Studio Tour Guide/Map
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The centerpiece for the Columbia Gorge Arts & Culture Month is approaching: May 14 & 15

Featuring: ceramic and fiber artists, painters, sculptors, jewelers, digital artists, photographers and furniture makers - all showing their work in their homes and studios.

Full-color tour guides ($15) with maps and area highlights are now available at the Chamber.

For more details, contact TDACC: 541.296.2231

Fundraiser seeks donations/bidders
Event happening May 7th, 2011

"Treasures of Tomorrow"

May 7th, 2011 @ TDWHS

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North Wasco County School District #21 Education Foundation is holding an auction of "Oldies and Goodies" on May 7th, 2011.

The auction will take place at TDWHS, 3601 W. 10th Street, The Dalles. Doors open at 8:30AM with the auction starting at 10AM. Morgan Auctioneers of The Dalles will do the selling. Food will be provided by The Dalles Lion's Club.

Auction proceeds will go toward the creation and sustainment of an agriculturally focused science course at TDWHS, as part of the Foundation's mission to bring hands-on learning experiences tied to agriculture to our students.

To donate/for more info, please contact:

Brian Goodwin, 541.288.6861

or Joan Silver, 541.298.1881

Community Garden in The Dalles!
Cascade Acupuncture's new location
Limited Plots Available

Our Community Garden

brought to you by Cascade Acupuncture Center

We will be moving to our new location at 1712 E. 12th Street, in The Dalles, on Monday, April 25th.

We have put in a retaining wall and patio, with a picnic table, into the yard on the south side of the building for our Community Garden!

11 plots, approx. 4'x6', will be ready to be leased and planted by April 26th.

Interested in the joining? Contact us at: gethealthiernaturally@CascadeAcupuncture.org
or call: 541.298.2378

What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 4/20 - 4/26

1-30 OMSI Exhibit: "Everybody Eats"
   @ Discovery High School
         located at 3216 W. 10th,
         Groups call: 541.400.0930
         wonderworkschildrensmuseum.org

15-30 Exhibit @ The Dalles Art Center
         Kay Skov - Wall Hangings
         Heather Marlow - Fabric Arts
         Vicki Van Koten - Wall Hangings
         Located @ 220 E. 4th St., The Dalles
         Opening Reception: April 17 @ 5PM

20     The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
         Noon @ the Civic Auditorium

20     OEN Internship & Job Fair
         2-5PM @ U of Portland Campus
         www.oen.org

20     ACTs Dinner Banquet
         @ Medical Offices Bldg., MCMC
         6PM; Cost: by donation
         Info: Joe Martin, 541.298.4277
         info@actsthedalles.org

20     Jim MacMillan: LIVE!
         @ River Tap Pub, FREE;
   Info: 541.769.0059
   www.rivertappub.com

20     Pizza & Salad: Fundraiser
         For Habitat for Humanity
         5-8PM @ Spooky's; Tickets @ Restore,
   Spooky's, Klindt's or at the door
         Info: 541.296.4486

20     Humanities Series: TV News
         @ Columbia Center for the Arts
         in Hood River, OR; FREE Event;
         Info: 541.506.6047

21     The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
         Noon @ Spooky's

21 Toastmasters Meeting
   Noon @ CGCC Board Room
         Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352

21     Business After Hours (BAH)
         Hosted by: Lone Pine Village
         @ 172 Blue Heron Ct., The Dalles
         5-7PM; Chamber Members & Guests
         Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231

21     Open Mic Night
         w/Les Vaughn & Tracy Klas
         @ Sunshine Mill; 7-10PM
         Info: 541.298.8900

21-24 Last Days of Jesus
         Thurs 21: The Last Supper, 7PM
         @ TDWHS Auditorium, followed by
          garden scene @ City Park
          Fri. 22: Trial, 8PM @ steps of Wasco
          Co. Courthouse, followed by the
          Crucifixion @ the library
          Sun 24: Resurrection, 8AM @ South
          parking lot of First Christian Church

21,28 Beginning Oil Painting
   with Todd Smith; 6:30-9PM
         @ TD Art Center; $100/series;
         Info: 541.296.4759

22     Beadmaking Workshop
   with Carol Heath Stabile
         @ Maryhill Museum of Art
         Info: 509.773.3733
         www.maryhillmuseum.org

22     Moody Music Notes: LIVE!
         6-10PM @ Sunshine Mill
         Info: 541.298.8900

23     Cherry Blossom Run 3,5,10 K
   8:30AM @ Dry Hollow Field
         Info: Steve, 541.296.6398
         Ssteven47@yahoo.com

23     Family Fun Program
   Simple Beadmaking from Paper
         @ Maryhill Museum of Art
         Info: 509.773.3733
         www.maryhillmuseum.org

23     Ceramics Lecture
         w/Jim Koudelka
         Info: 509.773.3733
   www.maryhillmuseum.org

23     Annual Easter Egg Hunt
   @ Rufus Community Center
         Info: Sue Jackson, 541.993.2735

23     Griffith Motors 10th Annual
         Easter Egg Scramble
         11AM @ Sorosis Park - east end
         of the park, near pavilion

24     Country Jammers: LIVE! FREE!
   @ Mid-Columbia Senior Center
         Info: 541.296.4788

26     Dufur Boys: LIVE! FREE!
   @ Mid-Columbia Senior Center
         Info: 541.296.4788

26     Coffee Connections
         Hosted by: Rivermark CCU
         @ 1240 West 6th Street, The Dalles
         7:30AM; Chamber Members & Guests
         Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231

26     The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
         Noon @ Spooky's

26     "Documentation, Discipline
         & Discharge"; lecture by: BOLI
         @ CGCC Lecture Hall, Bldg. 2, 3rd Floor
         in The Dalles, OR; 8AM-Noon
         Info: Anita Iken, 541.296.5438 x231
   Anita.L.Iken@state.or.us

26     Gorge Angel Conference
         11:30AM-5PM @ Discovery Center
         Info: Robin, 541.296.8080

Business After Hours in April
Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Hosted by: Lone Pine Village

Join us as we roll out the red carpet for another...

Business After Hours

Lone Pine Village

Event location @ 172 Blue Heron Ct.
The Dalles, OR - From 5-7PM
April 21st, 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.

Come and join us for an evening of fun and excitement while networking with other locals.

The Dalles City Council Meeting

Monday, April 25th @ 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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing to Receive Testimony Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Development Ordinance for Periodic Review.
[Agenda Staff Report #11-031]

CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD ACTIONS
A. Award Contract for Towing Services.
[Agenda Staff Report #11-032]