Vision Action Plan: Meeting Notice
Wednesday, Apr. 27th, 6:30PM-8PM
CGCC (Cafeteria, Bldg. 1)
Meeting Notice
Vision Action Plan
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Columbia Gorge Community College
400 E. Scenic Drive - The Dalles
6:30PM - 8PM
It's our final meeting! *Details of meeting are Available*(VISION ACTION PLAN MEETING)
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For more information, please call
Thomas A. Gilbertson, RARE Planner: 541.296.5481 x1132
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The Dalles City Budget
Committee Meeting
Monday, May 2nd @ 5:30PM
City Hall Council Chamber - 313 Court St.
PUBLIC HEARINGSA. Public Hearing to Receive Testimony Regarding Proposed Budget, including State Revenue Sharing. - Motion to Recommend Proposed Uses of State Shared Revenue to City Council
BUDGET PRESENTATIONS BY FUND
A. Public Works Funds - Public Street Funds
- Public Water Funds
- Public Wastewater Funds
B. General Fund C. Library Fund D. Airport Fund E. Capital Improvement Funds F. Special Revenue Funds G. Debt Service Funds APPROVAL OF BUDGET *Complete list, click: City Council Agenda |
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 --------------------------------------
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
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Fundraiser seeks donations/bidders
Event happening May 7th, 2011
"Treasures of Tomorrow"
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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
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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
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Wildflower Hike & Winery Tour
Every Thursday @ 12PM (Noon)
Celilo Inn, 3550 E. 2nd St., The Dalles
Join Us Every Thursday in May You're invited to attend our FREE Wildflower Hike & Winery Tour* every Thursday in May starting at 12PM (Noon).
Shuttle will depart from Celilo Inn and go on a 1 hour guided hike to view the wildflowers, then we will visit one different winery each week to sample local wine.
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Cherry Heights Spring Bazaar
Saturday, April 30th, 9AM-4PM
@ Cherry Heights Retirement
Spring Bazaar!
all at Cherry Heights!
Fun, Entertainment and Many Vendors!
Don't miss this one day event and
while you are here take a tour and
see what Cherry Heights can offer.
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For vendor information, call: 541.296.6880
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What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 4/27 - 5/03
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
27 Tracy Klas: LIVE!
@ River Tap Pub, FREE;
Info: 541.769.0059
www.rivertappub.com
27 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
27 Humanities Series: Social Media
@ The Dalles Civic Auditorium
in The Dalles, OR; FREE Event;
Info: 541.506.6047
27 Candidate Dinner: No-Host
6PM @ Spooky's to meet: Lisa Albrecht,
For School Dist. 21 School Board
28 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
28 Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
28 Relay for Life Meetings:
@ Portage Grill/Shilo Inn
6PM: Steering Committee
7PM: Team Capt. (both mtgs)
Info: Marilyn, 541.980.5950
29 Poem In Your Pocket Day:
Poetry Slam by Writers Bloc
@ Maryhill Museum of Art
Info: 509.773.3733
www.maryhillmuseum.org
4/29- David M. Cobb Photography
5/2 Workshop with Mosier Photographer
Info: www.dmcobbphoto.com
30 Petting Zoo: 10AM-4PM
Pigs, Bunnies & More!
@ Home At Last Humane Society
200 River Road, The Dalles, OR.
FREE Admission; Crafts/Food/Supplies Booth Info: 541.806.1455
30 Columbia River Boat Inspection
7-11AM @ Columbia Hills State Park
FREE to all those who participate.
Info: 541.506.7819
30 Cherry Heights Comm. Bazaar
9AM-4PM; Door Prizes, LIVE music!
Info: 541.296.6880
30 Don Labarge - Christian Music
7:30PM @ St. Peter's Landmark
Third & Lincoln, The Dalles, OR.
30 Complimentary Wine Tasting
@ Lobby of Celilo Inn, 3550 E. 2nd St.
Info: 541.769.0001
30 Singer-Songwriter Showcases
6:30PM @ St. Peter's Landmark
www.MarkThunderWolf.com
MAY
01 "Organ Crawl" Event Day
@ St. Peter's Landmark: 2-2:20PM
@ UCC Church: 2:30PM-2:50PM
@ 1st C.Christ Scientist: 3:05-3:25PM
@ Zion Lutheran: 3:35PM-3:55PM
@ St. Paul Episcopal: 4:10PM-4:30PM
Refreshments in Taylor Hall @
last location from 4:30PM-5PM
01 Gorge Winds: Spring Concert
2PM @ The Dalles Civic Auditorium
Cost: Admission by Donation
1-31 New Beginnings
Sherman High School Art Students
@ Sherman Co. Historical Museum
1-31 Blue Star Museum
FREE Admission for: Active Military Personnel & Families
@ Sherman Co. Historical Museum
02 Open House: 40th Anniversary
Celebration of OCDC's service
@ Oregon Child Development Coalition
1300 W. 9th St., The Dalles; 5-6:30PM
03 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
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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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Wasco County Board of
County Commissioners
Special Session - Agenda
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011LOCATION: WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, 511 Washington St., Suite #302, The Dalles 10:00 AM CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL Of Resolution #11-008 in the matter of the Property Tax Program Grant Document for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. APPROVAL
Of Order #11-082 in the matter of the appointment of Zoe Middleton to the Wasco County Courthouse Safety Committee.
CONSIDERATION
Of the proposed Personal Service Contract with Lee and Debbie Hazel. OLD/NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURN
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Special District Ballot Candidates Invite to Government Affairs Meeting
Thursday, April 28th @ 7AM
You are cordially invited to attend our Government Affairs Committee this Thursday for a No-Host Breakfast and an opportunity to introduce yourself and the position for which you have filed for.
Location will be at the Barbecue Restaurant, located at 1013 W. 6th Street, The Dalles.
Space and time is limited. We welcome everyone on the ballot and do our best to hear from all who attend. We would appreciate an RSVP, but please do come even at the last minute.
We do recognize that this invitation is a little late and apologize for that.
To RSVP, contact: Joan Silver, Chair of Government Affairs - joansilver@charter.net
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Call for Volunteers!
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
"Running Ladder Project"
Calling for Volunteers
Gorge White House location
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
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The weekend of April 30th will be the ladders installation along Hwy 35 by the Gorge White House -- VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
Interested in volunteering? Please RSVP by calling John Maher, Artist and Project Manager: 541.490.1190 or 541.478.0171.
For more info about the art installation, visit: www.mahertart.com
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April GTA Meeting Invitation
Tuesday, April 26 @ 6:30PM
Springhouse Cellar Winery, Hood River
Join us for more formal networking where you'll have a chance to take the floor to briefly introduce yourself or your business and share any latest and greatest information you may have. Located at Springhouse Cellar Winery, 13 Railroad Ave., in Hood River.
"Tech Business Connections"
Think you already know everyone in the Gorge tech scene? Come and make some new connections, learn about businesses you didn't know existed and strengthen relationships with your existing network over a beer/glass of wine!
Cost: FREE for GTA Members,
$5 for non-GTA Members
Light Refreshments and no-host bar
Snacks provided. All are welcome!
For more information, contact Jessica Metta at:
jessica@crgta.org or 541.296.2266
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OCDC 40th Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, May 3rd @ 5PM
1300 W. 9th St., The Dalles
Celebrating 40 years!
Join in on the Celebration!
The Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) , a nonprofit organization, will welcome the community to the OCDC The Dalles Center on Tuesday, May 3 for an open house, 40th Anniversary Celebration!
The Dalles Center provides a variety of programs and services, including Migrant Head Start, Seasonal Head Start and Migrant Education Preschool.
Celebration will showcase the facility, classrooms, programs and staff. It is open to the public. This is OCDC's third facility to host and celebrate the organization's 40th Anniversary.
For more information, contact Anthony Veliz at: aveliz@izomarketing.com
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Singer-Songwriter Showcase Pt.4
Saturday, April 30 @ 6:30PM
@ St. Peters Landmark
Singer-Songwriter Showcase presents:
Mark ThunderWolf
Performing LIVE! @ 6:30PM
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
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Join us for the 4th event in a monthly series of 5 Singer-Songwriter Showcases at The Old St. Peters Landmark in The Dalles.
Typically we have featured 4 artists per show from the Columbia River Basin. In a whirlwind of beauty, Mark ThunderWolf has agreed to perform for us this Saturday night!!!
Mark's performance will start 1/2 hour prior to the regular showtime.
For more information about Mark ThunderWolf, visit: www.MarkThunderWolf.com
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YoPros on the rise!
Upcoming Meeting
We the YoPros of The Dalles are looking forward to our next meeting as we will discuss upcoming workshop opportunities.
Mark your calendars for May 12th as our next meeting date. Be on the lookout for our emails as we embark on this new goal for our upcoming events in 2011.
For more information contact TDACC at: marketing@thedalleschamber.com
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Now Available: Event Application
Fort Dalles Days Committee
Due by April 30th, 2011
Fort Dalles Days will be held July 8-17. And even though we are that far away from those dates, event planning has already begun.
The kick-off event will be the arrival of the David Thompson Voyageur Brigade, an international group of 150 voyageurs recreating the journey made by David Thompson in 1811.
If you are interested in having your event be included in the official Fort Dalles Days advertising and promotion, please fill out an application (see provided link). Fort Dalles Days Event App
For more information, please contact:
Susan Buce, 541.296.3202.
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FREE Boat Inspections
For those on the Columbia River
Starting April 30th, 2011
A group of federal, state, local and tribal agencies will offer FREE boat safety inspections at several location along the Columbia River this spring and summer.
Inspections will be conducted from 7AM to 11AM on the following dates:
- April 30 @ Columbia Hills State Park, located off Washington State Hwy 14 @ milepost 85, about 2 miles upriver from The Dalles Dam.
- July 9 @ LePage Park, located off Interstate Hwy 84 @ Exit 114, about 5 miles upriver from John Day Dam.
- August 6 @ Maryhill State Park, located off U.S. Hwy 97, across the river from Biggs Junction, OR.
Agency representatives will also educate boaters about equipment requirements, rules of the river and water safety practices. For more information about these events and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation opportunities on the Columbia River, call The Dalles and John Day Ranger Office: 541.506.7819 |
Local Promotions
April FEATURED Sub @ SUBWAY!
Double Bacon Egg & Cheese!!
2x's the crispy bacon and lots of
melty cheese on a toasty flatbread.
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:
April Specials - FREE Botox!
Purchase ANY laser package this month
and get 25 units of Botox FREE! ($325 value)
Columbia Laser Skin Center Specials
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would like to say the following:
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