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| The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter | May 03, 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,
May has finally arrived and so has the sunny weather. Be on the look-out for a very special E-News blast filled with all Mother's Day Events/Activities. And make sure and check-out the What's Happening Section as many exciting events will be taking place over this weekend!
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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Power Breakfast: Confluence Project
Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 7AM
CGCC - The Dalles Campus
Attend May's Power Breakfast, featuring:
"Confluence Project"
Presented by:
Jane Jacobsen
Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 7AM
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Reservations are a MUST
*RSVP with TDACC by calling: 541.296.2231*
Sponsored by:
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The Dalles City Council Meeting
Monday, May 9th @ 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. Continuation of Public Hearing to Receive Testimony Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Development Ordinance for Periodic Review.
[Agenda Staff Report #11-037]
CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD ACTIONS
A. Award Contract for East 12th Street Storm Line Construction.
[Agenda Staff Report #11-038] B. Award Contract for East 10th Street Widening Project Concrete Work.
[Agenda Staff Report #11-039]
ACTION ITEMS
A. General Ordinance No. 11-1311 Amending General Ordinance No. 93-1175 Concerning Certain Criminal Offenses.
[Agenda Staff Report #11-040]
*Complete list, click: City Council Agenda
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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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Open House Celebration!
Cascade Acupuncture's new location
Monday, May 9th, 4-8PM
Join Our Community!
brought to you by Cascade Acupuncture Center
Join us for an Open House Celebration of our new clinic location in The Dalles: 1712 E. 12th St. There will be light refreshments, a raffle for FREE Acupuncture Treatments, tours of the new clinic, Community Garden area and a Ribbon Cutting at 5PM by The Dalles Ambassadors. Also, as part of the celebration, we will be offering FREE Focus treatments for those who have not tried Acupuncture before, starting at 6PM! For more information, contact us at: gethealthiernaturally@CascadeAcupuncture.org or call: 541.298.2378
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What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 5/04 - 5/10
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
3-28 Exhibit @ The Dalles Art Center
Doug Leash - Encaustic
Gary Weisfield - Water Color
Melanie Thompson - Ceramics
Mabel Haley - Pastels
Located @ 220 E. 4th St., The Dalles
Opening Reception: May 5 @ 5PM
04 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
04 Humanities Series:
Public Broadcasting
@ The Dalles Civic Auditorium
in The Dalles, OR; FREE Event;
Info: 541.506.6047
04 Open Mic Night w/Les Vaughn
7-10PM @ Sunshine Mill
901 E. 2nd St., The Dalles
05 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
05 Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
05 60th Annual National Day of Prayer
5:30PM - 6:30PM @ Sorosis Park
05 Cinco de Mayo Party!!!
6-10PM @ Sunshine Mill
901 E. 2nd St., The Dalles
06 Power Breakfast
Presentation by: Confluence Project
7-8AM @ CGCC, Theatre Rm, 3rd Fl.
Chamber Members & Guests RSVP
Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231
06 "Twilight Tea" book signing
@ Sherman Co. Historical Museum
5-7PM in Moro, OR; Info Available:
F. Peters-Makelim, 541.442.5245
6-31 Artful Artifacts: Museum Inspiration
Exhibit @ Hist. Museum of Hood River Co.
6-8 Columbia Gorge Fiddle Contest
www.columbiagorgefiddlecontest.com
07 The Gorge Heritage Museum:
Plant & Garden Art Sale
10AM-3PM in Bingen, WA
07 "Oldies & Goodies" Auction
Fundraiser for School District #21
Education Foundation; doors @ 8:30AM;
@ TDWHS, 3601 W. 10th St., The Dalles
Info: Joan Silver, 541.298.1881
07 Annual Wasco Co. Pioneers Reunion
@ Calvary Baptist Church, located:
3350 Columbia View Dr., The Dalles
Info: 541.296.6335
07 Used Book Sale: 10AM - Noon
@ The Dalles/Wasco Co. Library
(in Book Barn behind library)
07 Gorge Wine Growers Celebration
for Hospice Gala & Auction
5:30-9:30PM; Tickets: $50. www.columbiagorgewine.com
07 Spring Fair & Plant Sale
9AM-3PM @ The Dalles City Park
Located: E. 5th & Union
07 Youth Fishing Clinic
8AM-1PM @ Camp Baldwin, 16mi. W.
of Dufur on Forest Service Rd. 44.
FREE for ages 13 & Younger. All kids
must be accompanied by an adult.
Info: Sarah, 541.467.5137
07 Wonderworks 1st Annual:
Spring Family Fest
10AM @ Downtown The Dalles
Family-oriented Activities
08 Mother's Day Sunday Brunch
& Community Appreciation Day
@ the Discovery Center; FREE admission
all day; native plant sale & more!
Info: 541.296.8600
08 Musical Celebration to Motherhood
2&7PM @ Hood River HS Bowe Theatre;
choral selections by VOCI; suggested
donation: $10 - benefits: Columbia Gorge
Orchestra Association
10 Gorge Winds Jazz Band
3:30PM @ The Dalles Civic Aud.
Benefit Concert for Japan
Info: 541.340.1900
10 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
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City of The Dalles Needs YOUR help!
Removal of Graffiti around the area
See Graffiti?
REPORT IT!
Help us stop the spread!
Call or email with the location of site to:
John "Jack" Bisset: 541.506.2665 or johnb@co.wasco.or.us
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Wasco County Board of
County Commissioners
Regular Session - Agenda
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011
LOCATION: WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
511 Washington Street, Suite 302, The Dalles
10:00 AM CALL TO ORDER
10:30 AM AWARD OF BID
For the Data Center Addition Project.
11:00 AM NEW/OLD BUSINESS
12:00 PM ADJOURN
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FREE Lunch Seminar
Thursday, May 5th, 12-1PM
Rivermark CCU, The Dalles
FREE Lunch & Learn
Seminar by Rivermark CCU
Fighting Fraud and Prevent being
a victim of Identity Theft
Don't be an easy target to identity thieves. Learn practical ways to keep you and your family safe.
Join us at Mid-Columbia Medical Center
"The Experience Center"
1709 E. 19th St., The Dalles OR
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Space is limited, RSVP with:
Rene'e McFarland, 1.800.452.8502 x162
mcfalanc@rivermarkcu.org
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Gorge Local Economies Summit
Friday, May 13 - 8:30AM @ Pioneer Center
501 NE Washington St., White Salmon, WA
Gorge Local Economies Summit
The Gorge Local Economies Summit is an opportunity to come together with other business owners, government leaders and community members for a day of networking and learning.
At this one day conference, you'll learn how some businesses -- from Full Sail Brewing to Slingshot to Columbia Gorge Organics -- are pushing the envelope to keep more money flowing in our local economy and generating multiple returns for our community.
The day will be organized into five panel discussions with plenty of time for networking.
Register at: http://gorgeowned.ticketleap.com/gorge-local-economies-summit/
*Members of TDACC can receive a $10 discount by using the discount code: TDCHAMBER
To guarantee lunch, you must register before Friday, May 6th. Tickets are also available at Waucoma Bookstore.
For more information, visit us at the following site: http://gorgeowned.org/programs/gorge-local-economies-summit/
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Give+Taste: Celebration for Hospice
Saturday, May 7 @ 5:30PM
@ Best Western Hotel, Hood River
Gorge Winegrowers' presents:
"Give+Taste"
Celebration for Hospice
Saturday, May 7th, 2011
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Help support the efforts of Hospice, meet your winemakers and winegrowers and discover the variety of wines from the Columbia River Gorge.
Bid on live and silent auction packages.
Tickets are $50 and include a commemorative wine glass, wine tasting, seated dinner and more!
Tickets available online at: www.ColumbiaGorgeWine.com
www.LocalWineEvents.com
Or call Providence Foundation: 541.387.6950
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Teen Driver Clinic: Survival Skills
May 21st-22nd, 8AM-12PM or 1-5PM
Oregon Raceway Park, Grass Valley OR
Teen Driver
"Street Survival Skills"
Sat-Sun, May 21-22, 2011
Oregon Raceway Park
Grass Valley, OR
Brought to you by: ProFormance Racing School Oregon Raceway Park Les Schwab Stores
Become the safe drivers of tomorrow!
*Details of event are Available* ( Street Survival Skills Clinic Information)
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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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Musical Blast At The Sunshine Mill
Upcoming Events: May 04 - 06
Wednesday, May 4: 7PM - 10PM
Open MIC Night: with Les Vaughn
EVERY WEDNESDAY - FREE for ALL!
Thursday, May 5: 6PM - 10PM
Cinco De Vino!
*Salsa Contest: Bring your best and vote
on the most delicious dip! *Authentic Mexican food provided by Taco Tia Rosa.
*Offering - favorite beer selections from South of the Border and all glasses of wine are Cinco dollars!
Friday, February 4: 7PM - 10PM
LIVE! Music with Jeff Carrell and Co.
1/2 OFF Appetizers w/Wine bottle Purchase.
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Local Promotions
May FEATURED Sub @ SUBWAY!
Orchard Chicken Salad!!
Juicy, tender chicken, sweet apples,
cranberries and celery flavor is back!
Limited Time Footlong for only $5!!!
Details at www.subwayfreshbuzz.com
Wildflower Hike & Winery Tours
Join us every Thursday in May at Celilo Inn
starting at 12PM; space is limited: Must RSVP
Details: cchambers@gorgehotels.com
Columbia Laser Skin Center:
May Specials - Spring Fling
Get to looking & feeling your best for
all of your upcoming events (see details)
Columbia Laser Skin Center Specials
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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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