The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-NewsletterJune 28, 2011
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in this issue
:: Little League Regional's Starts THIS Friday!
:: 2011 "Rough-N-Wild" T-Shirt Sales are now available
:: Double Opportunity to learn about Omnitrition
:: Riverside Quilters are coming to Sherman County Historical Museum
:: What's Happening?
:: E-News Deadline Reminder: Please Read
:: Help Us, Help You - A message from The Dalles Main Street Program
:: Water's Edge to host Gorge Green Drinks in July
:: July 4th Weekend Celebration at Maryhill
:: Musical Blast at the Sunshine Mill
Dear Member,


This past month has gone by so quickly and yet it seems like all of the events are just starting to show up. Stay tune for all of the exciting events happening in July!

And remember to 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   
Little League Regional's are coming!
Tournament: July 1st - 8th, 2011
 



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.

For more information about this event, feel free to contact us at TDACC: 541.296.2231.      

Now Available: "Rough-N-Wild" T-shirts
2011 Ft. Dalles Days & Rodeo


INTRODUCING:
     

Ft. Dalles Days & Rodeo T-Shirt Sale (Now Available)

 

*2011 Design for $12.50   

*The Hybred Look for $8*
*2010 Design for
$5*  

 

Treat Yourself To Something Special  

with a "Rough-N-Wild" T-Shirt   


 

Interested? Contact Maggie Woods:

541.296.2100 or mwood_cgia@netcnct.net

 

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www.fortdallesdays.com   

   

Omnitrition Opportunities in the area
Two of them this week!
June 30 @ 4PM & 6PM


If you've noticed people losing weight around town and want some questions answered then come out Thursday to an Omnitrition meeting.

 

Join us: Cousins in the Banquet Room at 4PM, hosted by Marcia Wynn, and/or 4C's Catering at 6PM, hosted by Carol Malcolm.

 

Both will feature Heidi Whitehair from Buckley, WA - number one distributor for Omnitrition, a 25 year old nutritional company.

 

Come hear Heidi's incredible story, learn about Omni weight loss drops and of the opportunity to make money, lose weight and live a better and healthier lifestyle.

 

FREE product drawing if you bring a friend.

 

For more information, contact Marcia Wynn: ladykodl@kodl.com

 

Riverside Quilters are coming
Sherman County Historical Museum

July 1-31 from 10AM-5PM
 

     

 

Make it a Day!   

@ the Museum     

 

Sherman Co. Historical Museum   

Open Daily (10AM -5PM)    

 

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The Riverside Quilters will be featured at the Sherman County Historical Museum from July 1-31. The quilters and jewelry designers from Moro, Rufus, Goldendale, Wasco and Antelope are third in a series of Sherman County Artists.

 

For more info, contact: info@shermanmuseum.org

 

What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 6/29- 7/05



1-30  "Process & Presence: Selections - 
         Museum of Contemporary Craft"

         @ Maryhill Museum of Art
         Info: 509.773.3733
         www.maryhillmuseum.org


1-30  Iconography & Beyond
         @ The Dalles Art Center
         Natalie Hassell - Icons
         Tory Brokenshire - Assemblage
         Jerry Fenter - Watercolor
         Opening Reception: June 7, 5-7PM


6-30  Artful Artifacts: Museum Inspiration
         Exhibit @ Hist. Museum of Hood River Co.

29    The Dalles Wed. Farmers Market
        4-7PM @ City Park @ 5th & Union
        Info: 541.993.9974


29    Open Mic Night w/Les Vaughn
        7-10PM @ Sunshine Mill


29    The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting

        Noon @ the Civic Auditorium

29    Maryhill Festival of Speed
        @ Maryhill Loops Road        

        $10,000
Purse; FREE to Public
        www.maryhillfestivalofspeed.com

29/30 GIS/GPS - grades 4th-8th
         Time Duration: 9AM-3PM
         Info: 4-H, 541.296.5494


30    The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
        Noon @ Spooky's


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

JULY

01    Diggin' in the D.I.G.
        9AM-Noon; ages 8-12

        Info: 541.296.9533


1-8   Regional Little League Baseball
        & Softball Tournament

        @ Little League & Softball Fields; Time TBA
        Info: Parks & Rec, 541.296.9533


1-31 Quilts from the Collections
        Artists Series presented by Sherman
        County Historical Museum; Moro, OR.
        Info: 541.565.3232


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

2-3   Tours of The Dalles Dam

        Must be U.S. Citizen. Age 16+; Must have
        photo ID; pre-registration required;
FREE
        Event; Sat: 11AM & Sun: 2PM
        Register at: 541.506.7819
 

03    Independence Day Celebration

        Location of event: in Rufus, OR
        Info: Sue Jackson, 541.993.2735

04    Family Fun Day
        1-4PM @ Maryhill Museum of Art
        Info: 509.773.3733
        www.maryhillmuseum.org

05    The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
        Noon @ Spooky's


E-News Deadline Reminder
Every Monday by 5PM
 



Attention Members:

 E-News Reminder  

ALL INFO DUE MONDAYS

NO LATER THAN 5PM 


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As a reminder, ALL E-NEWS information MUST be submitted to TDACC by Monday at 5PM to be placed in the E-News Blast the next day.

Because space is limited, information that's not received beforehand will then not appear in that week's E-News Blast.

Send all E-News related information to: marketing@thedalleschamber.com 

Help Us by participating!
Online Surveys Are Available
 

    

 
Help Us, Help You

Participate Today!  

 

A Message from The Dalles Main Street Program


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The Dalles is applying the Oregon Main Street Approach to revitalize downtown. 

We will be collecting information through secure online surveys, as well as through face-to-face meetings. Please take the time to help improve our downtown district by filling out the following surveys.

*Promotion Survey:  

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TRR2BMC

*Business District Survey:  
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TG8RFWZ

Know that the time you spend responding to our questions is time spent investing in the future of our community.

For more information, please contact:
Thomas Gilbertson
: 541.296.5481x1132 or
tgilbertson@ci.the-dalles.or.us

Water's Edge hosts Gorge Green Drinks
Thurs, July 7, 6-8PM
Lone Pine Village


"Green Drinks"
with Lone Pine Village

@ Water's Edge Health  

& Lifestyle Center

 

Thursday, July 7th, 6-8PM
 


Come learn about the extraordinary green building accomplishments of Lone Pine Village
     & future completion of The Riverfront Trail.      
 

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Lone Pine Village invites the community to celebrate its recent Gold-LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for the Water's Edge facility, one of only two buildings in The Dalles and entire Columbia River Gorge to achieve such status. 

 

Along with guided tours, attendees will learn about the green building measures of the project via a presentation by Timothy Buckley, Principle and Founder of Greenstone Architecture and Lone Pone Village's LEED project manager

 

Plus, Dan Durow, The Dalles Community Development Director, will give a presentation on plans moving forward to complete The Dalles Riverfront Trail.  

 

The trail, which runs through the Lone Pine Village development, will benefit from a recent grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation.

 

For more information, please contact Jamel Badrieh: 541.386.1204 or jamel@iconwest.com

 
July 4th Weekend Celebration
July 2-4 @ Maryhill Winery
 



Maryhill Winery reminds you to attend:

    

 July 4th Weekend

Celebration! 

July 2-4 from 10AM-6PM 

 
 

*WINE TASTING*
 

*LIVE MUSIC*

*PICNICKING*

*ZIGGY'S GRILL*

(available for purchase: Noon-5PM)


LIVE MUSIC

Heather Keizur &

Steve Christofferson 

(Saturday, July 2)

 

Rachichi

(Sunday, July 3)

 

Savant Garde  

(Monday, July 4)

 

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For more information call: 1.877.627.9445  

 

Musical Blast At The Sunshine Mill
Upcoming Events: June 26 - July 6


Wednesday, June 29:  7PM - 10PM
Open MIC Night
: with Les Vaughn
EVERY WEDNESDAY -
FREE for ALL!

Friday, July 1:  7PM - 10PM
Gadzukes!: LIVE!

Performing in the Amphitheatre

Wednesday, July 6:  7PM - 10PM
Open MIC Night
: with Les Vaughn
EVERY WEDNESDAY -
FREE for ALL!

 
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Only at Cascade Acupuncture Center
Treat Yourself, a Friend and/or Loved One
to this special offer with Dolly Brandt, LMT.
30min. - $24, 60min. - $48, 90min. - $72.
From now through the end of June!!!
Details: 541.298.2378 or 541.387.4325


Avocado-Licious! @ SUBWAY!

Put a tasty twist on everything!!
Try the super-creamy superfood that
really ups the flavor ante. Because avocado
makes any sub taste even better!
Limited Time OFFER!!!
Details at www.subwayfreshbuzz.com


Columbia Laser Skin Center:
June Specials - Eye Treatment Packages!

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So let the window of your soul reflect the vibrant beauty from within - make an appointment today!
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Columbia Laser Skin Center Specials

 

CRAIG Office Supply

would like to say the following:

THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL

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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