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| The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter | August 09, 2011 | |
DISCLAIMER:
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.
We work to maintain up-to-date information, however, no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omission or results of any actions based upon this information. If you have any questions regarding any of these items, contact the organizational representative of that source/information.
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Dear Member,
The annual Cruise the Gorge event has finally arrived! Take advantage of this opportunity and get to experience an event like no other in our community.
Make sure and look at our "What's Happening" section for all of the latest events.
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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Public WiFi in The Dalles: Update
As of Monday, August 1st, 2011
Message from City of The Dalles
City of The Dalles
Public WiFi Update
Now Available for Usage
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Noticed the new WiFi choice showing up? The FREE Downtown Public WiFi Project, made possible by a grant from Google and supported by Q-Life Network and Gorge.net, is now up and running as anticipated and fully implementation should be reached by mid-August. Look for the signs displayed throughout town indicating this feature and watch the news for further details as it becomes available. (WiFi name appears as: TD Public Wifi)
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Car Cruise Music on Court Street
Friday, August 12th @ 7PM
LIVE! During Car Cruise
The Vault Bistro & Lounge is featuring:
CAR CRUISE LIVE!
On Court Street During Car Cruise
Friday, August 12th @ 7PM
Featuring: LIVE WIRE - AC/DC Tribute Band with Special Guest HOOKAH STEW
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And DJ B.ILL doing Family Friendly Karaoke @ 5PM
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FREE Pulse Diagnosis Screening
Thursday, August 11th, 11AM-1PM
@ The Dalles Fitness & Court Club
Cascade Acupuncture Presents:
FREE Chinese Medical Pulse Diagnosis
Screening
Presented by:
Carola Stepper, LAc
It's Very Simple:
*Screening takes approx. 3 minutes*
*No Sing-Up Needed*
*Get info about Your Health fast*
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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
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What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 8/10 - 8/16
1-31 Sherman Co. Historical Museum
Artist Series: Karolyn Kaseberg
@ Moro, OR
2-31 Gorge Artists Create
Open jury show @ The Dalles Art Center
Opening Reception: August 4, 5-7PM
10 The Dalles Wed. Farmers Market
4-7PM @ City Park @ 5th & Union
Info: 541.993.9974
10 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
10 The Dalles Young Football
Parent's Meeting @ City Park - 5th & Union
Grades 3-4 @ 5PM; Grades 5-6 @ 6PM
10 OEN Pub Talk: 5-7PM
the State of Oregon Pitch-Off
@ Backspace, 115 NW 5th Ave.
www.oen.org
11 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
Tour of The Dalles Dam
begins @ 12:05PM - Visitor's Center
bring ID - picnic to follow tour
11 The Dalles Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
11 Cancer Quick Lecture Series
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
w/Jan van Es, MAcOM, LAc
2-3PM @ Columbia Rm @
Celilo Cancer Center, The Dalles.
FREE seminar to join
11 Chinese Medical Pulse
Diagnosis Screening
FREE to all; 11AM-1PM @
The Dalles Fitness & Court Club
Info: 541.298.2378
12-14 Cruise the Gorge - 2011
Neon Cruise: Fri @ 7PM; Downtown
Show in Shade: 9AM-4PM; Sorosis Park
Dallesport Drags: Sun @ 10AM
Info: 541.980.7183
www.midcolumbiacarclub.com
12 The Neon Cruise Street Dance!
Johnny Limbo & The Lugnuts!
happening on Federal Street
21 & Over; Show starts @ 7PM
Advance tickets a TDACC
www.thedallescivic.org
12 Live Wire & Hookah Stew: LIVE!
on Court Street during Car Cruise
@ 7PM; Karaoke @ 5PM: brought to
you by The Vault Bistro & Lounge
13 The Dalles Wed. Farmers Market
4-7PM @ City Park @ 5th & Union
Info: 541.993.9974
13 WCHS Invitational
View artist Jeanne Hillis' extensive
petroglyph & pictograph rubbings
2PM @ Rorick House, 300 W. 13th St.
FREE event - open to the public
13 Annual Wahtonka Alumni
Association Reunion
7PM @ the Civic Auditorium
All Wahtonka Grads from 1964-2004
Blue Tattoo: LIVE! Cost: $20 @ door
Any District 9 Staff Members are FREE.
Info: Charla Fraley, 541.340.1359
13 Hookah Stew & DJ B.ill
9:30PM @ The Vault, 209 E. 2nd St.
13 Music Party!!!
Live Music : Tons of Prizes!
5-10PM @ 6594 Mill Creek Rd.
Benefit: Jeffery Staver Memorial Scholarship
13 Hapa Hillbillies: LIVE
performing @ Bingen Park
www.whitesalmonevents.com
13 25th Anniversary of the Columbia
River Gorge National Scenic Area
2-3:30PM @ Skamania Lodge
Info: 509.427.7700
www.gorge25.com
13-14 Dufur Threshing Bee
14 Susie McEntire Concert: LIVE
Queen of Country Gospel Music!
4PM @ Antelope Community Church
15-18 Weird World of Science
Day Camp @ the Discovery Center
Info/Enrollment: 541.296.8600
16 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
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Cruise the Gorge 2011: THIS WEEKEND!
Fri - Sun, August 12th -14th, 2011
Starting @ 7PM on Friday
Join us this weekend for the annual:
Cruise the Gorge
August 12th - 14th, 2011
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Johnny Limbo & The Lugnuts: LIVE!
Tickets Available: $10
Purchase at TDACC
Bud Light Lime presents:
Neon Cruise
Street Dance
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th
Featuring:
Johnny Limbo & the Lugnuts
(21 & Over Event Only)
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The Dalles Napa Auto Parts welcomes
Johnny Limbo & The Lugnuts!
Produced by The Dalles Rotary Club & The Dalles Civic, sponsored by Columbia State Bank, Pepsi, Jack Body Shop, Windermere Real Estate Dennis Morgan broker, Leon Dorich/Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Friend & Reagan P.C.
Gates open at 6:30PM. Show starts at 7:30PM. Tickets are $10 and available at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce. Checks & Cash Only. Promotional tickets courtesy of Domino's Pizza.
For more information, please call: 541.298.8533
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"Sweeney Todd" Continues this week
August 11th - 13th
Show starts @ 7PM
After School Productions is featuring:
"Sweeney Todd"
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
August 11th - 13th @ 7PM
The Dalles-Wahtonka HS Auditorium 220 East 10th Street, The Dalles, OR Come see their biggest undertaking yet!
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Tickets are available at Klindt's Booksellers
$10 for adults; $8 for students/seniors
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Day-Camps for Kids are now open
August 15th-18th & 22nd-25th
@ The Discovery Center
The time is NOW for:
Day-Camps for Kids
2 Camps...Tons of Fun
Weird World of Science Camp
Monday, Aug 15th - Thursday, Aug 18th
Grades K-3 (9AM - Noon)
Grades 4-6 (1PM-4PM)
4-Days of experiments in physics, biology and other kid-friendly science, both indoors and out
Nature Camp
Monday, Aug 22nd - Thursday, Aug 25th
9AM - Noon
Birds and bugs, plants and trails. Topics include plants, animals, ecology, conversation and observing the natural world
Camp Cost: $65 ($55 for members) Snacks will be provided --------------------------------------
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Now Accepting Applications: CGCC
Small Business Management Program
For Fall 2011 Cohort - Limited Space
Columbia Gorge Community College
Presents:
Small Business Management Program
Learn About:
*Business Financial Statements*
*Cash Cycle of a Business*
*Cash Flow Analysis*
*Predict Financial Gaps*
*And MUCH More*
Now Accepting Applications:
Fall 2011 Cohort
*Program Starts September 10th* Only 15 Businesses will be accepted
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Musical Blast At The Sunshine Mill
Upcoming Events: August 10 - 12
Wednesday, August 10: 7PM - 10PM
Open MIC Night: with Les Vaughn
EVERY WEDNESDAY - FREE for ALL!
Friday, August 12: 7PM - 10PM
Tracy Klas performs LIVE!
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Local Promotions
Columbia Laser Skin Center:
Smooth Summer Specials!
Deals on Botox, Juvederm & Latisse!
*Botox $10 per Unit -
no minimum purchase necessary
*Purchase 2 syringes of Juvederm
and receive 1 FREE kit of Latisse
AND $150 OFF!!! ($270 Savings)
*Latisse $20 Off from us PLUS $25
Instant Allergen Rebate - Save $45!!!
Plus more deals available as well!!!
For more info see: Smooth Summer Specials
August FEATURED Sub @ SUBWAY!
Spicy Buffalo Chicken!!
Juicy chicken, bold-acious Buffalo Sauce
and cool Ranch...this all-time favorite is back!
Limited Time Footlong for only $5!!!
Details at www.subwayfreshbuzz.com
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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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Save The Date!
Health Care Seminar: October 18th @ 5:30PM
"The Future of Health Care in Oregon and the Nation"
Featuring
*Rick Rebel & Howard "Rocky" King*
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For more information, call TDACC: 541.296.2231. |
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