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| The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter | May 10, 2011 | |
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Dear Member,
As the sunny weather becomes more prominent, so do the outdoor activities. Take advantage of that as much as possible Be sure and check-out the What's Happening Section for the many events happening 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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Wasco County Board of
County Commissioners
Regular Session - Agenda
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2011
LOCATION: WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
COURTROOM #202
511 Washington Street, The Dalles
09:00 AM CALL TO ORDER
09:30 AM UPDATE
On the Rock Creek Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Park and the Motor Vehicle Use Map; Mike Hernandez, U.S. Forest Service, Barlow District.
10:00 AM CONSIDERATION Of Fee Waiver Request; Dan Van Vactor.
10:30 AM CONSIDERATION
Of the approval of the Order directing Roadmaster to prepare report on proposed vacation of a portion of East 12th Street in the Urban Growth Area of The Dalles, Oregon; Marty Matherly, Wasco County Roadmaster.
10:45 AM PUBLIC HEARING
On Private Sale of property described as Township 1 North, Range 13 East, Section 13,
Tax Lot 1700 to John and Karen Carter.
11:00 AM CONSIDERATION
Of the approval of the Rooftop Antenna Lease Agreement with the City of The Dalles.
11:15 AM APPROVAL
Of Agreement between Owner and Contractor for Construction Contract for the Data Center Addition Project.
11:30 AM CONSIDERATION & ADOPTION
Of the QualityLife Intergovernmental Agency's Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
12:00 PM LUNCH BREAK
01:30 PM CONSIDERATION
Request for Wasco County to apply for a Federal SAMHSA Grant on behalf of Treatment Courts.
02:30 PM ADJOURN
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What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 5/11 - 5/17
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
4-31 "Hallway Gallery" Show
@ The Inn of White Salmon, WA
6-31 Artful Artifacts: Museum Inspiration
Exhibit @ Hist. Museum of Hood River Co.
11 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
11 Open Mic Night w/Les Vaughn
7-10PM @ Sunshine Mill
901 E. 2nd St., The Dalles
11 Wind Soloists of New York
presented by: Mid-Columbia
Community Concerts; 7:30pm
@ TDWHS Auditorium
Tickets/Info: 541.298.4352
12 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
12 Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
12 Authentic Mexican Dinner
5:30-7:30PM @ Sonrise Academy
333 E. 12th St., The Dalles
Info: 541.298.8922
12 Learn to Treat Trigger Points!
7-8PM @ Cascade Acupuncture
FREE; Registration is required
Info/Register: 541.298.2378
12 "The Economics of Happiness"
Film screening @ Springhouse Cellar
13 Railroad St., Hood River; 6:30PM
Tickets @ Waucoma Bookstore, HR
12,19 Plein Air Oil w/Todd Smith
&26 2-4PM @ The Dalles Art Center
Info: 541.296.4759
13 Music by Lolo Mo
7-10PM @ Sunshine Mill
Info: 541.298.8900
13 Gorge Local Economies Summit
@ Pioneer Center, 501 Washington St.,
White Salmon, WA; 8AM Registration
GO! is asking: $30-$40 donation
13-15 Oregon Trail Rally
in the Columbia River Gorge
(Hood River, The Dalles & Dufur)
Details: www.OregonTrailRally.com
14 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit (begins)
@ Maryhill Museum of Art
Info: 509.773.3733
www.maryhillmuseum.org
14 Acoustic Evening w/Al Stewart
@ Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center
in Stevenson, WA; @ 8PM
www.SkamaniaArts.org
14 3rd Annual River Peoples
Cultural Exchange
12-5PM @ Park Place in Lyle, WA
More information available at:
www.riverpeoplesculturalexchange.org
14 2nd Annual Disc Golf Tournament
@ Sorosis Park, The Dalles, OR
Info: 541.296.9533
14 Columbia Gorge Genealogical
Society Meeting
@ The Discovery Center
Info: 541.296.8600
14 World's #1 Ultimate Elvis: LIVE!
7PM @ Hood River MS Auditorium,
1602 May Street, Hood River, OR.
Benefit: Columbia Gorge Orchestra Assoc. Tickets: 1.800.838.3006 or
www.brownpapertickets.com
14 Celilo Bowmen Raffle Event
Winning ticket will be drawn for the
prize of a 3D broadhead buck target;
tickets available from any Bowman
or Heroes Club member; proceeds go
towards support of our troops
www.celilobowmen.com or
www.gorgeheroesclub.blog.com
14 "Wind. Water Wow!" Recognition
for Student Art Contest Winners
@ The Discovery Center; 10:30AM
Info: 541.296.8600
angie.brewer@gorgecommissio.org
14 Help our Heroes Art Auction
4-8PM @ the Granada Theatre, TD
Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at door
14 "Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge"
book signing and program
w/author Craig Romano
1PM @ M.J. Murdock Theatre
Info: 541.296.8600
14 Catch and Release - LIVE music!
@ Imperial River Company,
Bakeoven Road, in Maupin, OR; 7PM
No cover & All Ages Welcome!
Info: 1.800.395.3903
www.deschutesriver.com
14 Children's Fair
@ City Park, 5th & Union in The Dalles
14-15 Butterfly Release: Memorial
Service for our Loved Ones
1 FREE butterfly per person
from Heart of Hospice Foundation
Sat. May 14: Sorosis Park, TD, 3-4PM
Sun. May 15: Jackson Park, HR, 1-2PM
Info: 541.386.1942 or 541.296.2289
14-15 Gorge Artists Open Studio Tour
Various locations; 10AM - 5PM
Info: 541.478.0171
www.gorgeartists.org
14-15 Annual Tygh Ridge All Indian Rodeo
1PM daily @ Tygh Valley Rodeo Grounds,
on Hwy 197; Price: $5, 6&Under: FREE;
Info: Mike & Kitty Filbin, 541.467.2415
14-15 12th Annual High Prairie
Firehouse Sale: HUGE 130-Family
garage sale, Silent Auction & Quilt Raffle
benefitting High Prairie community
programs & Fire Dist. 14; @ Aleckson's
Haybarn, 783 Centerville Hwy
Info: 509.365.4429/509.365.2700
14& Quickbooks Pro 2010: Classes
21 8AM-5PM @ CGCC Indian Creek Campus,
Hood River, 3rd Floor, Rm 1.309
Info: 541.506.6011
15 Mad Hatter Tea & Garden Party
2PM @ Columbia Gorge Hotel:
gardens and grounds, Hood River
Info: Rita Rathkey, 541.286.3520
www.opportunityconnections.org
17 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
17 Hidden Treasures of The Dalles
Annual Spring Tour sponsored by:
Mid-Columbia House Extension Council
Info: 541.296.5494 or 541.386.3343
17 Golf Tournament
host: St. Mary's Academy Foundation
@ The Dalles Country Club
Info: 541.296.6004
17 Truman Boler: LIVE!
7-9PM @ Mid-Columbia Senior Center
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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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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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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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Fun Run/Walk: Coming Soon!
Memorial Day Weekend
Sign Up to Participate
Fun Run/Walk Starts Now
brought to you by North Sherman Preschool
Join us for our FIRST Annual Fun Run/Walk during Memorial Day Weekend! Choose from 5K, 10K and/or event a multitude of 1 mile events. Sunday, May 29th, is the actual event day. Registration begins at 8AM while the race starts at 9AM at the Old Fire Hall (Corner of Clark and Armsworthy) in Wasco, Oregon. Pre-registration is $10 for those who register before the event date and $15 for those who register the day of the event. Checks are accepted and should be made payable to North Sherman Pre-School, Inc. Registration forms are available at Wasco City Hall and the Wasco Market. For more information/registration, please contact Samantha Roberts Smith: 541.442.5533
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Need Cowboys/Cowgirls
Fort Dalles Days Association
Presenting
Writing Entry Contest
"Want to be a Cowboy?"
Fort Dalles Days can help
The Fort Dalles Days Association is
looking for a few good kids!
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Tell us in a sentence or two why you think you'd make a good cowboy or cowgirl!
Drop off or e-mail your entry to:
The Dalles Chronicle
C/O Chelsea Marr
P.O. Box 1910
The Dalles, OR 97058
cmarr@TheDallesChronicle.com
Winning entries will be on the radio and in the newspaper to help us market the upcoming 2011 Fort Dalles Days Events!
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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!
Meeting @ Casa El Mirador
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.
We will be meeting at Casa El Mirador in their Conference/Banquet Room at 5:30PM.
Make sure to look at your emails as an invitation has been sent out to confirm attendance.
For more information contact TDACC at: marketing@thedalleschamber.com
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Musical Blast At The Sunshine Mill
Upcoming Events: May 11 - 13
Wednesday, May 11: 7PM - 10PM
Open MIC Night: with Les Vaughn
EVERY WEDNESDAY - FREE for ALL!
Friday, May 13: 7PM - 10PM
Band Lolo Mo: LIVE!
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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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