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| The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter | June 14, 2011 | |
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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.
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Dear Member,
It's about mid-June and already there is much to look forward to this summer, especially the weather!
Please make sure and look at our "What's Happening" section for all of the latest and upcoming events happening throughout the week.
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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Business After Hours in June
Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Save-A-Lot in The Dalles
Join us as we roll out the red carpet for another...
Business After Hours
Save-A-Lot
Located @ 1216 W. 6th St.
The Dalles, OR - From 5-7PM
June 16th, 2011
*Bring Your Business Cards*
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Business After Hours (BAH) events are the area's premier networking opportunities, offering guests the chance to meet people representing products and services in a relaxed, social setting.
Come and join us for an evening of fun and excitement while networking with other locals.
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Wasco County Board of
County Commissioners
Regular Session - Agenda
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2011
LOCATION: WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
COURTROOM #202
511 Washington Street, The Dalles
09:00 AM CALL TO ORDER
09:30 AM ADOPTION: Of the Wasco County Uniform Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
10:00 AM APPROVAL: Of Enforcement Action by Wasco County Hearings Officers; Keith Cleveland, Code Compliance Officer.
10:15 AM CONSIDERATION & DECISION: On Property, Casualty and Worker's Compensation Insurance coverage for Fiscal Year 2011-2012; Mike Courtney, Wasco County Insurance Agent.
10:40 AM CONSIDERATION: Of the adoption of the Resolution declaring a suspension on the establishment of new County Roads; Marty Matherly, Roadmaster.
11:00 AM CONSIDERATION & APPROVAL: Of revised Fee Schedules for the North Central Public Health District; Kathi Hall, North Central Public Health District Business Manager, and Glenn Pierce, Public Health District Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor.
11:30 AM DISCUSSION: On GASB 54 Implementation.
12:00 PM LUNCH
01:00 PM WORK SESSION: Discuss scenic issues; Roger Nichols, newly appointed Gorge Commissioner & Judy Davis, Gorge Commissioner.
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What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 6/15- 6/21
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.
15 The Dalles Wed. Farmers Market
4-7PM @ City Park @ 5th & Union
Info: 541.993.9974
15 Business Plan Development Seminar
4-6:30PM @ OEN in Beaverton, OR
Info: www.oen.org
15 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
15-18 Tri-County 4-H & Youth Outdoor Camp
(4th-6th grade) @ Camp Morrow
Info: OSU Extension, 541.565.3230
16,23 Government Affairs Meeting
&30 7AM @ the BBQ Restaurant
16 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
Gorge Commissioner Judy Davis on the
25th Anniversary of the Columbia Gorge
Scenic Area Act
Noon @ Spooky's
16 Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
Info: Patti Blagg, 541.298.4352
16 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn:
"Using Social Media for Business"
Noon @ The Chronicle (Conference Rm)
Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231
16 Business After Hours
Hosted by: Save-A-Lot
5PM @ 1216 W. 6th St.
Chamber Members & Guests
Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231
16 Basics of Going Solar
6-7:30PM @ Bob's Texas T-Bone
in Rufus, OR; FREE workshop.
17 Stand-Up Comedy: LIVE!
Comedian - David Crowe
8PM @ the Portage Grill
Cost: $15/person
Info: 541.298.3287
17 Columbia Gorge Arts
& Culture Alliance Summit
1-5PM @ Discovery Center
Open to the public
18 Farmers Market
8AM-1PM @ The Dalles City Park,
located on E. 5th & Union
Info: 541.993.9974
18 Columbia Gorge Master Garden Tour
"Over Hill and Dale" - Hood River
Info: 541.296.5494/541.386.3343
18 Storytelling-Moth Style
@ Balch Hotel in Dufur
Info: 541.467.2277
www.balchhotel.com
18 Bluegrass & BBQ Festival
@ Sunshine Mill, 901 E. 2nd St.
Info: 541.298.8900
18 Hazardous Waste Collection
Households & Small Businesses;
9AM-2PM @ The Dalles Disposal,
1317 W. 1st St., The Dalles, OR
Info: 541.506.2636
18 Wine Tour Guidebook Program:
"Wine Trails of Oregon" - book signing
w/author Steve Roberts & "Essential Wines
& Wineries of the Pacific Northwest"
by Cole Danehower; 1-2PM
@ the Discovery Center
Info: 541.296.8600
www.gorgediscovery.org
18 Mt. Hood Cycling Classic Kids Race
Trikes to 12yrs old; 1-4PM
www.breakawaypromotions.com
18 Alice in Wonderland - play
FREE @ The Dalles City Park @ 11AM
Info: 541.296.9533
18 Train Horse Challenge
9AM @ Fort Dalles Riders Club
in The Dalles, OR; Entry forms available
Info: 541.993.7661 or online at:
www.fortdallesriders.com
18 "Establishing Spiritual Vision:
Eastern Orthodox Icons" - lecture
w/Father Luke Harting; FREE;
2PM @ The Dalles Art Center
18 TD Skatepark Grand Opening
FREE; Open to the public
Info: Parks & Rec., 541.296.9533
18 The Gorge Jazz
6-9PM @ Rhinegarten Park,
White Salmon, WA
www.whitesalmonevent.com
18 The Talk:
Compassion conversation between adult
children & their parents; FREE;
10AM-12PM @ Mid-Columbia Senior Center
Scottmckay.mcseniorcenter@gmail.com
18-19 10th Annual Vineyard Walk
@ Maryhill Winery - benefit for
American Heart Association;
$12 fee for walk & T-shirt
18-19 "Painting Outdoors at Maryhill"
w/Jerry Fenter, 11AM-4PM; $40/day.
Details: TD Art Center, 541.296.4759
19 Great American Pig Out!
Milt Skov's roasted pig lunch
2PM @ the Civic Auditorium
www.thedallescivic.org
21 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
21 Summer Art Camp
@ The Dalles Art Center
Schedule available on website:
www.thedallesartcenter.com
Info: 541.296.4759
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Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Continues
Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 12PM
The Dalles Chronicle, 315 E. Federal St.
Want to push your messages directly with social media but don't know how?
Introducing...
BROWN BAG
Lunch & Learn
Featured Topic:
"Using Social Media
for Business"
with guest speaker:
Doris Schmidt,
e-Service Interactive
Limited Space Available
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For more information/RSVP, please call
TDACC: 541.296.2231
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Little League Regional's are coming!
Tournament: July 1st - 8th, 2011
Hosted by: The Dalles, OR.
To all friends and business members
of The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce:
Little League Regional Baseball & Softball Tournament
Hosted by:
The Dalles, OR.
July 1st - 8th, 2011
Baseball @ Kramer Field
Softball @ 16th St. Ball Park
Come and Celebrate with us!
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Approximately 56 teams will be participating in this tournament - Ages ranging from 9-15 years old, plus their families and fans - this calls for much tourism anticipation for The Dalles.
Let us make sure to welcome these visitors by showing them what we to offer.
Welcoming packets are to be made and we need your cooperation in making this a success. Items of interest include: coupons/special deals for players & families and recreational activities.
If you are interested in participating, please contact us at TDACC: 541.296.2231.
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The "American Pig Out": Father's Day
Sunday, June 19th from 12PM - 2PM
The Dalles Civic Auditorium
The Dalles Civic Auditorium Presents:
Milt Skov's
"Pig Out"
Father's Day Sunday,
June 19th, 2011
Milt Skov, Four C's Catering
& Ross Bailey team up to prepare
a wonderful Father's Day lunch
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Milt will carve the pig while Ross Bailey and Carol Malcolm of C's Catering will provide side dishes and delicious treats.
Treat dad to a wonderful lunch at the Civic, this Sunday, Father's Day, June 19th. Tickets are $15 for adults & $8 for 12 and under, available at Klindt's Book Sellers and at the door.
"Pig Out" is sponsored by Riversedge Custom Cutting - benefit for the Civic Auditorium.
For more info, visit: www.thedallescivic.org
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Musical Blast At The Sunshine Mill
Upcoming Events: June 15 - 18
Wednesday, June 15: 7PM - 10PM
Open MIC Night: with Les Vaughn
EVERY WEDNESDAY - FREE for ALL!
Friday, June 17: 7PM - 10PM
Ben Bonham: LIVE!
Saturday, June 18: Noon - 10PM
Bluegrass & BBQ Festival
Bands: Blackstrap Bluegrass, The Shedshakers, Back Porch Revival & Greenish Grey!
ONLY $10/person; under 12 are FREE;
Portion of proceeds goes to TD Civic Auditorium; Traditional & Hawaiian Style BBQ available!
Beer, Wine & Goods Times in the Sunshine Mill!
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Join Us this Fathers Day Weekend
June 18th - 19th, 2011
The Discovery Center
Dads are FREE!
On Father's Day Weekend!
Saturday & Sunday, June 18th & 19th
@ Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
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Dad loves adventure, history, wine and prime rib - and can enjoy them all with a FREE Admission, on Father's Day Weekend, June 18th-19th, at the Discovery Center and Museum!
PRIME RIB: Sandwich Lunch
On Saturday, June 18th, take advantage of this very special offer in the Basalt Rock Cafe!
From 11AM to 2PM, the cafe will be serving Prime Rib Sandwiches - Adults: $11.95,
Kids (6-12): $6.95, Youngsters (5&Under): $3.95 (Half sandwich)
For more info, visit: www.gorgediscovery.org
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Summer Art Camp: Coming Soon
Starting Tuesday, June 21
@ The Dalles Art Center
Summer Art Camp
@ The Dalles Art Center
Starts Next Week!!
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It's time again for The Dalles Art Center's Summer Art Camp! Classes begin June 21 and include art from painting, drawing, mask making, and ceramics.
Morning session: for children ages 6-8 from 10:30AM to 12PM and an Afternoon session: for children ages 9-14 from 1PM to 3PM.
Children register for individual classes. All of our instructors - Toms Royal, Diana McElheran, Sarah Starr, and Laurie Cross - are experienced instructors and professional artists.
Flat rate of $15/each class, with additional lab fees for some classes. Scholarships of half off are available on a first come-first served basis with up to two scholarships per child available.
For more info, please see the Art Camp schedule on our website: www.thedallesartcenter.org
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Treat Yourself, a Friend and/or Loved One
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30min. - $24, 60min. - $48, 90min. - $72.
From now through the end of June!!!
Details: 541.298.2378 or 541.387.4325
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Take advantage now with super savings!
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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ELF Carpet & Upholstery Care, LLC
Chamber Member Discount Announcement
15% Discount on ALL Services
to Chamber Members!!!
Carpet Cleaning - Upholstery Cleaning - Air Duct Cleaning
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For more information call:
ELF Carpet & Upholstery Care, LLC
541.397.0088
www.elfcarpet.com
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