E-News from The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter	May 24, 2011

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in this issue

:: Coffee Connections in May at Oh Shoot Photography

:: Calling ALL Volunteers! TDACC Needs your help!

:: MCCOG's National Emergency Grant for OJT: Update

:: What's Happening?

:: Trip to China: Limited Seats Available

:: The Chamber is Now Open 7 Days a week

:: Gatekeeper Network Forum Invitation

:: Maryhill Memorial Day Weekend Invitation

:: Beyond Music: At the Sunshine Mill!

:: Want to be a Cowboy? The Fort Dalles Days Association needs your help

Dear Member,

Take advantage of this Memorial Day Weekend and explore the outdoors! There will be plenty of activities to enjoy so be sure and check-out the What's Happening Section!

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

Coffee Connections in May
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
7:30AM @ Oh Shoot Photography

Wake Up & Network with...

Coffee Connections

Hosted by:

Oh Shoot Photography

110 E. 2nd St. - At 7:30AM
May 31st, 2011

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

Calling ALL Volunteers!
TDACC NEEDS YOUR Help!

Volunteers Needed!

Help us, help you.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce has frequent need of volunteers to help.

Interested in helping? Contact Us.

TDACC: 541.296.2231 or info@thedalleschamber.com

MCCOG's National Emergency Grant
For On-the-Job Training (OJT) - update

Mid-Columbia Council of Governments (MCCOG), the local provider for the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program, is in the process of implementing a National Emergency Grant for On-the-Job Training (OJT).

This program targets local workers who have been laid off due to the recession. This is not a rehabilitation program.

The ultimate goal is to assist eligible dislocated workers in returning to full-time, steady employment. This can happen in one of two ways.

MCCOG can match eligible workers to your openings, or you can contact us to determine if applicants you already have may be eligible.

More details about the program are available here: OJT Letter for Employers

For more information please contact Traci Johnson at 541.386.6300 x303; 541.298.4101 x 214; or by email at traci.johnson@mccog.com.

What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 5/25 - 5/31

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

4-31 "Hallway Gallery" Show
         @ The Inn of White Salmon, WA

6-31 Artful Artifacts: Museum Inspiration
         Exhibit @ Hist. Museum of Hood River Co.

25     The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
         Noon @ the Civic Auditorium

25     Open MIC Night
         7-10PM @ Sunshine Mill
         901 E. 2nd St., The Dalles
         Info: 541.298.8900

26-28 The Admirable Chrichton
   The Dalles Theatre Company
         @ CGCC, Bldg. 2, Floor 3, The Dalles
         Tickets @ Klindt's or at the door
         Info: 541.370.2513

26     The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
         Councilman Brian Ahier on
         upcoming changes in The Dalles
         Noon @ Spooky's

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

26     19th Annual Sherman Co.
         Fine Arts Festival
         6-8:30PM in cafeteria of
         Sherman Junior-Senior HS

28     Supper Club @ Balch Hotel
         Info: 541.467.2277
         www.balchhotel.com

28     Lolo MO: Returns
         7-10PM @ Sunshine Mill
         901 E. 2nd St., The Dalles
         Info: 541.298.8900

28     Hear of the Gorge Singer
         Songwriter Showcase
         6PM @ Old St. Peter's Landmark
         3rd & Lincoln, The Dalles
         Info: 509.773.7841
   www.outsideinmusic.net

28     Life of Pvt. Hugh McNeil
         2PM @ Rorick House, 300 W. 13th
         FREE event; Open to the public
         Info: 541.478.3429

28&    Rare tours of Sunshine Mill
30 2PM; RSVP: info@sunshinemill.com

28&    Memorial Day Open House Wknd
29      Columbia Gorge Winegrowers
         Info: 1.866.413.9463
         www.columbiagorgewinegrowers.com

28&   FREE Tour of The Dalles Dam
29     Must be U.S. citizen, Age 16 & over;
         need photo ID; preregistration required
         Registration: 541.506.7819

28&   Open Studio & Gallery Event
29     Lorang Fine Art & Soderberg Studios
         @ Cascade Locks, OR
         www.lorangfineart.com
         www.heathersoderberg.com

29     Fun Run/Walk
         @ Old Fire Hall, Wasco, OR
         Registration @ 8AM
         Info: Samantha, 541.980.3791

29     Steelhead Dinner Under the Silos
         6PM @ Sunshine Mill; $40 per person.
         Info: 541.298.8900

29     Bird Walk w/Tim Pitz
         6:30AM @ N. Wasco Co. Parks & Rec.
         Info/Register: 541.296.9533

29     Quenett Winery: Steelhead Dinner
         6-10PM @ Sunshine Mill
         Info: events@sunshinemill.com

29& Wasco Memorial Day Celebration
30     Multiple events over 2 days!
         Info: 541.442.5515
         wascocity@embarqmail.com

30     Wasco's Memorial Day
         Car & Truck Show
         Registration: 9-11AM; $10 Fee;
         Info: Dale, 541.442.8573

30     Open House & BBQ Blast
         5PM @ Cherry Heights Retirement Comm.
         RSVP by 5/27: 541.296.6880

30     The Spitfires: LIVE!
         @ White Salmon Park
         www.whitesalmonevents.com

31     The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
         Noon @ Spooky's

31     Sugar Daddies: LIVE!
         7-9PM @ Mid-Columbia Senior Center

31     Coffee Connections
         Oh Shoot Photography
         @ 110 E. 2nd St., The Dalles
         7:30-8:30AM; Members & Guests
         Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231

China Trip: Still Available
Great Deal for the Fall Season

Travel To China
with The Dalles Chamber

October 22-31, 2011
10 Day Experience of pure
Culture, Fun & Excited!!!

ONLY: $1,999*

Come & Join Us this Fall!

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*For more information, please call
Dana Schmidling: 541.296.2231

Summer Hours @ TDACC
Starting Memorial Day Weekend

Summer Hours
@ the Chamber

Open 7 days a week!

We are now open 7 days a week

starting this weekend.

Weekend hours will be 10AM - 4PM,

which also includes holidays.

For more information, contact TDACC:

541.296.2231

Gatekeeper Network Forum Invite
Thursday, June 2, 9AM - 12PM (noon)
@ Best Western Inn, Hood River, OR

Gatekeeper Network Forum

Presented by: Gorge TransLink Alliance

The Gorge TransLink Alliance invites you to join public transportation providers in the Mid-Columbia River Gorge area at the first Gorge TransLink Gatekeeper Network Forum.

Gatekeeper to public transportation riders and potential riders are those individuals and organizations who work with low-income families, senior citizens, veterans, non-English language speakers, job seekers, individuals with disabilities, and others.

Forum to take place in the Columbia Room, just upstairs from the lobby. Refreshments will be provided for event participants.

Please join us for an opportunity to:

Learn about transportation services and procedure providers.
Discuss transportation options generally suggest or provide to your clients.
Share information about transportation options not previously included.
Network with transportation/other service providers to enhance regional connections.
Express the needs of your clients and how to provide access to transportation.

Please RSVP by May 25, 2011:

For more info/RSVP, please contact:

Scott Turnoy, MCEDD at 541.296.2266

or via email: scott@mcedd.org

Maryhill Memorial Day Weekend
10th Anniversary & Wine Sale

You're Invited to attend:

Memorial Day Weekend

10th Anniversary Celebration

May 28th - 30th, 10AM - 6PM
@ Maryhill Winery

*All Wine up to 30% off*
New Releases - Wine Tasting
Case Specials - Picnicking

Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ

(available: 12-5PM)

LIVE MUSIC: 1-5PM
Sat., May 28 - Wayman Chapman

Sun., May 29 - Carlyle

Mon., May 30 - Savant Garde