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| The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter | August 16, 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,
We're half-way through August and yet there are plenty of events and activities that you won't want to miss! This week alone, we have TWO major events -- Music in the Park and Business After Hours.
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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Music in the Park presents...
August 17 @ 6PM - The Dalles City Park
Todd Haaby & Sola Via performs LIVE!
Located @ 5th & Union
The Dalles, OR - Starting @ 6PM
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Music in the Park continues August 17th with one of the most sought after new talents on the West Coast - Todd Haaby & Sola Via.
Nuevo Flamenco guitarist Todd Haaby and his Latin group Sola Via have headlined summer festivals as well as some of the most prestigious resorts and wineries around the West Coast.
They frequently sell out theatres, opera houses, and like venues with their fiery Latin music.
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Wasco County Board of
County Commissioners
Regular Session - Agenda
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2011
LOCATION: WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
COURTROOM #202
511 Washington Street, The Dalles
09:00 AM CALL TO ORDER
09:30 AM UPDATE: On the Work Program and anticipated Strategies to develop Strategic Plan and address process improvement; John Roberts, Planning & Development Director.
NEW/OLD BUSINESS
COMMISSION CALL/REPORTS
ADJOURN
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What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 8/17 - 8/23
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
17 Music in the Park
Todd Haaby & Sola Via
(Nuevo Flamenco Guitarist)
6PM @ City Park (5th & Union)
FREE and open to the public
17 The Dalles Wed. Farmers Market
4-7PM @ City Park @ 5th & Union
Info: 541.993.9974
17 The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
Noon @ the Civic Auditorium
18 Lego Robotics
Grades 4-8 from 10AM-2PM
Info: 4-H, 541.296.5494
18 Business After Hours (BAH)
5-7PM @ Celilo Inn, 3550 E. 2nd St.
Chamber Members & Guests
Info: TDACC, 541.296.2231
18 Gospel Music
7PM @ Cherry Park Grange
(Lambert Street, The Dalles)
18 The Dalles Kiwanis Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
Tim Willis on the Habitat for
Humanity Re-Store
18 The Dalles Toastmasters Meeting
Noon @ CGCC Board Room
18 Park Day Give Away
10AM-4PM @ City Park (5th & Union)
FREE and open to the public
Info: Tracie Schubert, 541.296.2660
18 Fashion Show Fundraiser
for Klahre House Alternative School
6-8PM @ Best Western Hood River Inn
(in the Gorge Room; $5 Donation)
Info: sarac@nextdoorinc.org
18 Trivia Night
6:30PM @ Clock Tower Ales
18-21 Wasco Co. Fair & Tygh Valley Rodeo
Info: 1.800.255.3385
www.wascocountyfairandrodeo.com
19 Stand-Up Comedy
"DC Malone" @ the Portage Grill
Over 21 Show; Advance Tickets $10.
Info: 541.298.3287
19 Terry Robb Trio: LIVE!
7PM @ Clock Tower Ales
19 Family Science Event
10AM-2PM; Fun Family Experiments
Info: 4-H, 541.296.5494
19-20 TDHS Class of 1966 Reunion
Info: Kathy@garrett.net
19-20 Culture & History of John Day Basin
2-Day Trip @ Oregon Paleo Lands Institute
Info: 541.763.4480
20 The Dalles Farmers Market
8AM-2PM @ City Park (5th & Union)
Info: 541.993.9974
20 Hazardous Waste Collection
for households and small business display
9AM-2PM @ The Dalles Disposal
Info: 541.506.2636
20 Supper Club @ Balch Hotel
8AM-2PM @ City Park (5th & Union)
Info: 541.467.2277
www.balchhotel.com
20 Cherry Heights Community Bazaar
9AM-4PM; Food & Entertainment
Info: 541.296.6880
20 Kinzel & Hyde: LIVE!
7PM @ Clock Tower Ales
21 Garden Party & Wine Tasting
3-6PM @ Sakura Ridge, Hood River
Info: 541.386.3520
www.opportunityconnections.org
21 Jam Night
5-8PM @ Clock Tower Ales
22-25 Nature Camp for the Small Ones
K-3rd grade @ Discovery Center
Info/Enrollment: 541.296.8600
23 The Dalles Lions Club Meeting
Noon @ Spooky's
23 Jazz Generations
7-9PM @ Mid-Columbia Senior Center
FREE and All Ages Welcome
23 OEN Seminar
"Running with the Gazelles"
CEO Forum - Part 1
4-6:30PM @ Perkins Coie,
1120 NW Couch, Portland, OR.
Info/Register: 503.222.2270
23-27 102nd Annual Sherman County
Fair & Rodeo - Moro, OR.
Info: 541.565.3510
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Business After Hours in August
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
Celilo Inn - The Dalles, OR
Join us as we roll out the red carpet for another...
Business After Hours
Celilo Inn
Located @ 3550 E. 2nd St.
The Dalles, OR - From 5-7PM
August 18th, 2011
*Bring Your Business Cards*
Come and join us for an evening of fun and excitement while networking with other locals.
Bring your swim suit to take a dip in our pool!
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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.
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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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GTA Special Event: TOMORROW
Wednesday, August 17 @ 7PM
Hood River Library, 502 State St.
GTA is hosting a book discussion with Prof. Dennis Shasha, Department of Computer Science at New York University, author of the book titled:
"The Changing Nature of Invention in Computer Science"
Presented by: Prof. Dennis Shasha
The talk will discuss the work of several inventors in computing and engineering, their inventions, and how they came up with them and how they plan to come up with more in the future.
The ensuing discussion will address the fundamental nature of invention in a world partly populated by intelligent machines - feature excerpts from two books by Dennis Shasha and Cathy Lazere.
EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 7PM
@ Hood River Library (502 State Street)
Cost: FREE for GTA Members,
$5 for non-GTA Members
For more information, contact Jessica Metta at:
jessica@crgta.org or 541.296.2266
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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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Day-Camps for Kids: Part 2
August 22nd-25th, 2011
@ The Discovery Center
The time is NOW for:
Day-Camps for Kids
1 Down...1 To Go
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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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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