E-News from The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter	May 31, 2011

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in this issue

:: Power Breakfast bringing in Robotics Team

:: Calling ALL Volunteers! TDACC Needs your help!

:: Gatekeeper Network Forum Invitation

:: What's Happening?

:: Trip to China: Don't Miss Out! Limited Seats Available

:: The Chamber is Now Open 7 Days a week

:: Wasco County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda

:: Got Books? Klindt's Booksellers YA Event

:: Grand Opening at Bob's PC Anything & Webdesign, LLC

:: FREE Wine Education Class: Monday, June 6th.

:: Cascade Acupuncture: June Special Message Offer

Dear Member,

Please note that the Chamber is now open 7 Days a week! Therefore, stop on by as you explore the outdoors here in The Dalles! 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

Power Breakfast: HS Robotics Team
Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 7AM
CGCC - The Dalles Campus

Attend June's Power Breakfast, featuring:

"Robotics Team"
Presented by:
TDWHS Robotics Team

Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 7AM

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Reservations are a MUST

*RSVP with TDACC by calling: 541.296.2231*

Sponsored by:

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

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.

For more information, please contact:

Scott Turnoy, MCEDD at 541.296.2266

or via email: scott@mcedd.org

What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 6/01 - 6/07

1-31 "Process & Presence: Selections -
         Museum of Contemporary Craft"
         @ Maryhill Museum of Art
         Info: 509.773.3733
         www.maryhillmuseum.org

1-31 Iconography & Beyond
         @ The Dalles Art Center
         Natalie Hassell - Icons
         Tory Brokenshire - Assemblage
         Jerry Fenter - Watercolor
         Opening Reception: June 7, 5-7PM

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

01     Weather Spotter Training
         7PM @ Moro Fire Station; FREE;
         Info: 541.969.7136

01     The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
         Noon @ the Civic Auditorium

02     Gorge TransLink Gatekeeper
         Network Forum
         9AM-12PM @ Best Western Inn
         in Hood River, OR.
         RSVP/Info: MCEDD, 541.296.2266

02     Community Broadband Summit
         6-7PM @ CGCC Board Rm, Bldg 1.
         400 E. Scenic Dr., The Dalles, OR.
         Info: rmurray@one-economy.com

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

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

02     OEN Workshop: Preparing
         to Pitch Angel Investors                              Do you have the right stuff?
         4-6PM @ Perkins Cafe,
         1120 NW Couch St., Portland, OR.
         Info: www.oen.org

2-4    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

2-5    Mt. Hood Cycling Classic
         in Hood River, OR.
         Info: info@mthoodcyclingclassic.com

2,9,16 Healthy Story Time:
23,30 Summer Enrichment Program
          for children ages 3-6
          @ The Dalles/Wasco Co. Library
          Info: 541.296.2815

03     Power Breakfast
         HS Robotics Team
         @ CGCC, Theater Rm, 3rd Fl.
         7-8AM; Members & Guests
         Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231

3-5    White Salmon Spring Festival
         in the park; Family Fun, food & more!
         www.whitesalmonspringfestival.com

04     Farmers Market
         8AM-1PM @ The Dalles City Park,
         located on E. 5th & Union
         Info: 541.993.9974

04     Got Books? Klindt's YA Event
         12 authors, one day, books, fun,
         music and FREE stuff!
         11AM-3PM@ 315 E. 2nd St., The Dalles
         Info: www.klindtsbooks.com

04     "A History of Icons"
         Introductory Class Available
         2PM @ The Dalles Art Center
         Open to ALL w/FREE admission
         Info: 541.296.4759

04     The Gorge Fiddleheads Concert
         Ice Cream - Relay for Life Fundraiser
         2-4PM @ Mountain View Grange,
         White Salmon, WA; by donations

4-5    FREE Tour of The Dalles Dam
         Must be U.S. citizen, Age 16 & over;
         need photo ID; preregistration required
         Registration: 541.506.7819

05     Annual Maupin HS/South Wasco
         Co. All-School Reunion
         Potluck @ Wasco Co. Fairgrounds, 1PM

06     Finding Fremont in Oregon, 1843
         Film Presentation @ Discovery Center
         Cost: $3/person; 7:30-8:30PM
         www.gorgediscovery.org

6-7    26th Annual Tournament of
         Traditional Golf Benefit
         In dedication to: Mid-Columbia
         Health Foundation
         Info: 541.296.7275

07     Strawberry Mountain Band: LIVE!
         7-9PM @ Mid-Columbia Senior Center

07     The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
         Noon @ Spooky's

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*

Don't Miss Out On This Opportunity!

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*For more information, please call
Dana Schmidling: 541.296.2231

Summer Hours @ TDACC
Now Open 7 days a week

Summer Hours
@ the Chamber

Open 7 days a week!

We are now open 7 days a week

Weekend hours will be 10AM - 4PM,

which also includes holidays.

For more information, contact TDACC:

541.296.2231

Wasco County Board of
County Commissioners
Regular Session - Agenda

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2011

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

09:00 AM CALL TO ORDER

09:30 AM PUBLIC HEARING: On the adoption of the Wasco County Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.

10:00 AM SELECTION: Of Six Rivers Community Mediation Services to receive Oregon Office for Community Dispute Resolution Funding to provide Community Dispute Resolution Services in Wasco County during the 2012-2012 Biennium.

10:15 AM UPDATE: On Watershed Council activities; Kate Conley, Wasco County Soil & Water Conservation District.

10:45 AM DISCUSSION: On the activities and projects of the Historic Columbia River Highway Advisory Committee; William Pattison and Marc Berry, Historic Columbia River Highway Advisory Committee.

11:30 AM CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL: Of the Resolution in the matter of the Federal Fiscal Year 2011 Elections for National Forest Related Safety-Net Payments.

01:15 PM CONSIDERATION: Of the adoption of the Misdemeanor Supervision Policy; Robert Martin, Wasco County Community Corrections Manager.

02:00 PM ADJOURN