The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to our Community Affairs Forum. Join us as we hear issues from community and political leaders that impact our area. Share your concerns, information, or ask questions during this session. We hope to see you there!

Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81730605052 

The Dalles Art Center in partnership with Columbia Gorge Community College is pleased to present Quinquinquagenary: 55 Years of Playing with Dirt. A Retrospective of Ceramic Work by Chris Bolton.

The annual Ranger Spaghetti Feed is BACK!
Join us Friday February 2nd for some great Ranger Basketball vs. South Wasco!

Spaghetti Feed proceeds will support the Sweester Family!
Go Rangers!

JV Boys 3:30 pm     JV Girls 4:30 pm

Varsity Boys  6:00 pm   Varsity Girls  7:30 pm

Adults:  $15.00/plate

Kids 5 and up:  $12.00/plate  Kids 5 and under:  FREE

FULL CONCESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE!

SPAGHETTI FEED 5:00-8:00PM

DUFUR SCHOOL CAFETERIA

Menu:  Spaghetti, Salad Bar, Dessert and Drink

YOUTHTHINK AND COLUMBIA CINEMAS PRESENT

2024 FREE SATURDAY FAMILY MOVIES

Doors open Saturdays at 9:15 a.m.

FIRST AUDITORIUM STARTS AT 9:30 A.M.

LAST AUDITORIUM STARTS AT 10:00 A.M.

Doors close at 10:10 a.m. or after the first 400 admitted. 

YOUTHTHINK will be collecting canned food donations at all movies!

January 13th - Trolls World Tour

January 20th - Boss Baby Family Business

January 27th - The Secret Life of Pets 2

February 3rd - Sing 2

February 10th - Penguins Madagascar

Join YouthThink and Columbia Cinemas for some quality time as a family and enjoy the big screen!  Don't forget your nonperishable food item! 

The Dalles Lions Club meet each Tuesday at Spooky's Restaurant from noon to 1:00PM.

Join us and get involved in serving our community!!

THE DALLES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS WIRED WITH THE CHAMBER!

Stop by Scooper McQuade's for WIRED WITH THE CHAMBER this week!

Lisa F, Lisa R, and Charla, will be there to answer any of your chamber questions.  This is a great space to brainstorm ideas with other community members who are working together to make a difference in The Dalles!  This weekly event is a Drop in, say hi, network, ask questions about those things that keep you up at night, and learn more about your membership benefits and how to utilize them. 

This is an informal space so please feel free to come to join us and network or brainstorm with community partners.

We hope you will join us! 

Wasco County Soil & Water Conservation District monthly board meeting.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to our Community Affairs Forum. Join us as we hear issues from community and political leaders that impact our area. Share your concerns, information, or ask questions during this session. We hope to see you there!

Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81730605052 

Please join us for the a ribbon cutting for CUT MULTIMEDIA!  

You're invited to join us Thursday, February 8th to celebrate a new valued partner of The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony! Stop by and get your picture taken with the red ribbon and GIANT scissors as we welcome Cut Multimedia to the Chamber family!

3RD ANNUAL DOWNTOWN THE DALLES CHOCOLATE CRAWL!

Calling all Chocolate Lovers! Stroll downtown to enjoy treats and specials at participating businesses. 

Our Downtown businesses will be sharing spaces with other home based businesses to share the sweetness!  

Chris Bolton has run his own ceramics studios, given numerous workshops, taught both Ceramics and Sculpture at South Seattle Community College, been featured in several solo shows and been juried out of his fair share of exhibits. He currently teaches Ceramics at Columbia Gorge Community College.  
As Chris says, "In 1969 a chance encounter with the college pottery studio led me into the lucrative world of ceramics where success has often earned me literally hundreds of dollars a year." 
Sally Johnson will start off the evening with questions for Chris then we'll end with questions from the audience. The proceeds from this event benefit The Dalles Art Center. Thank you to the Columbia Gorge Community College for your support. 
Schedule for the evening:
6 pm: door open and light refreshments are served.
6:30 pm: Dr. Kenneth Lawson, President of Columbia Gorge Community College will speak about the history of Arts & Culture at CCGC and the on-going collaboration between CCGC and TDAC.
7:00 pm: Sally Johnson will host Chris Bolton for an Artist Talk. 

Get your tickets at the link below.

https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/artist-talk-chris-bolton-55-years-of-playing-in-the-dirt

YOUTHTHINK AND COLUMBIA CINEMAS PRESENT

2024 FREE SATURDAY FAMILY MOVIES

Doors open Saturdays at 9:15 a.m.

FIRST AUDITORIUM STARTS AT 9:30 A.M.

LAST AUDITORIUM STARTS AT 10:00 A.M.

Doors close at 10:10 a.m. or after the first 400 admitted. 

YOUTHTHINK will be collecting canned food donations at all movies!

January 13th - Trolls World Tour

January 20th - Boss Baby Family Business

January 27th - The Secret Life of Pets 2

February 3rd - Sing 2

February 10th - Penguins Madagascar

Join YouthThink and Columbia Cinemas for some quality time as a family and enjoy the big screen!  Don't forget your nonperishable food item! 

February 10, 2024 February Forum
“Rooted: The Lives of Amos and Hannah Root, Pioneers of Mosier” is the topic of the second program of the Original Wasco County Courthouse 2024 history forum.
The program begins at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at the 1859 Courthouse, 410 West 2nd Place in The Dalles.
Research into the lives of her great-grandparents led retired teacher Doris Smith to write her recently-published book “Rooted.” She chronicles the life of her ancestors using family memoirs, articles from historic newspapers, and old black and white family photos. After eloping, Amos and Hannah headed west. They settled in Mosier where they lived for 45 years, improving their farm, rearing eight children, and becoming an integral part of their small community. Admission to the program is free but donations are welcome. There is a TV monitor on the ground floor to serve those unable to climb the stairs. Coffee and cookies will be served after the program. 2024 programs can be viewed as YouTube videos on the Original Courthouse website.       (Photo from Discovery Center collection)

Admission is free for the February programs - Donations are gladly accepted!  - Downstairs monitor for those unable to climb stairs. 

Coffee and cookies will be served. 

Come join us for our FIRST ANNUAL Lego & Wine Valentines night! Limited tickets available! Come build a new set of Lego from @brickcitygamestd with your valentine while you sip on sparkling wine from @winesonsecond.

Purchase tickets at Brick City and Games on 2nd Street in @downtownthedalles. Message or call us with any questions or to buy tickets without coming into the store!

$40 includes Lego flowers, a vase and a glass of sparkling wine

Limited tickets available at Brick City & Games

The Dalles Lions Club meet each Tuesday at Spooky's Restaurant from noon to 1:00PM.

Join us and get involved in serving our community!!

Older Adults have invaluable life experiences and stories to share - and at times need a little help from a friend.

You can be that friend by volunteering for Circles of Care.

Circles of Care matches volunteers with older adults who have requested periodic help such as friendly visits, grocery shopping and transportation.

If you are interested, there is a Volunteer Informational Meeting on Tuesday, February 13th from 1:00 – 2:00 at The Mid-Columbia Senior Center. You can also apply online at www.ageplus/circles-of-care or call 541-397-0724.
 

Join us for a winter evening of fine dining, with an emphasis on local ingredients
Reservations starting at 5:00pm.
Call or stop by the pub to book your table.
Featuring dishes:

-  Deconstructed shrimp cocktail with scratch made cocktail sauce.
- Classic wedge salad topped with crispy bacon, crumbled bleu cheese, fresh tomato, and pickled red onion. Served with your choice of scratch made dressing.
- Hand-cut, Pan-Seared Filet Mignon topped with a gorgonzola, rosemary, garlic compound butter. Served alongside creamy Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, and roasted bacon Brussels sprouts.
- Scratch made double chocolate cake with strawberry and Grand Marnier chocolate frosting.

$60/person
Call the pub at 541-769-1234, or stop by to make your reservation.

THE DALLES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS WIRED WITH THE CHAMBER!

Stop by Scooper McQuade's for WIRED WITH THE CHAMBER this week!

Lisa F, Lisa R, and Charla, will be there to answer any of your chamber questions.  This is a great space to brainstorm ideas with other community members who are working together to make a difference in The Dalles!  This weekly event is a Drop in, say hi, network, ask questions about those things that keep you up at night, and learn more about your membership benefits and how to utilize them. 

This is an informal space so please feel free to come to join us and network or brainstorm with community partners.

We hope you will join us! 

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to our Community Affairs Forum. Join us as we hear issues from community and political leaders that impact our area. Share your concerns, information, or ask questions during this session. We hope to see you there!

Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81730605052 

JOIN US THURSDAY FOR AN EXCLUSIVE HIRING EVENT! 

We're excited to announce our upcoming hiring event on February 15th, and we want to invite you to refer family and friends! This event presents a fantastic opportunity for us to grow our team with talented individuals like you.
Event Details:

• Date: February 15th

• Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

• Location: Columbia Gorge Honda

We're on the lookout for passionate and driven individuals to join our team, and we believe that you know some amazing people who would be a perfect fit. That's why we encourage you to spread the word and invite your friends and family to attend this event. Jobs for Columbia Gorge Motors (hireology.com) 

Meet the author and learn a bit about the history of our beloved hometown, The Dalles!

Steve Garrett Memorial Pickleball Tournament
Saturday, February 17, 2024

Proceeds will benefit the STEVE GARRETT SCHOLARSHIP FUND at The Dalles High School
 

PRIZES & SILENT AUCTION

The Dalles Athletic Club | 731 Pomona Street, The Dalles, OR 97058

Event organized and sponsored by The Garrett Family, St. Mary’s Academy & The Dalles Athletic Club

Original Courthouse Regional Forum Series 2024 - UMATILLA HOUSE:  THE MOST FAMOUS HOTEL IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Susan Buce is a local historian and serves as registrar at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum.  The hostelry holds a special place in the history of Dalles city when it was a bustling new town in the wild west.  It survived fires and floods, serving up to 1500 meals a day and hosting 300 guests a night. 

Admission is free for the February programs - Donations gladly accepted!  Downstairs monitor for those unable to climb stairs.

Coffee and cookies will be served. 

Kids will love this clay class! Instructor Amber Anderson will lead a fun afternoon of teaching kids how to hand build ceramic animals and other treasures. 

Our mission is to support and promote the teaching, learning, and practicing of art and crafts.

JOIN US FOR A TOUR!

FEBRUARY 18TH AND 25TH  2-4PM

Meet at the Sunshine Mill Winery 

901 East 2nd in The Dalles

Learn about the project and how you can get involved!

See you there! 

We believe all members of our community should have access to the tools, equipment, and space to create, experiment, and learn.  Whether they are hobbyists, professionals, or just curious about learning a new skill or technique, the investment necessary in acquiring equipment or the space needed can be out of reach for many people.  With arts classes and space allocated to the arts being limited in schools, The Makerspace 97058 will provide the opportunity for students and life-long learners to develop their creative skills.

Join us for a tour and introduction to the Makerspace project! 

When:   February 18th and 25th, 2024, 2-4pm

Where:  Meet in the Sunshine Mill Winery on the ground floor of the building at 901 East 2nd in The Dalles.  We will walk up to the second and third floors.

The Winery will be open, we encourage you to stop in for a glass or taste of something delicious from the kitchen!

Questions?  Contact TheMakerspace97058@gmail.com to get more information about the project. 

The Dalles Lions Club meet each Tuesday at Spooky's Restaurant from noon to 1:00PM.

Join us and get involved in serving our community!!

THE DALLES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS WIRED WITH THE CHAMBER!

Stop by Scooper McQuade's for WIRED WITH THE CHAMBER this week!

Lisa F, Lisa R, and Charla, will be there to answer any of your chamber questions.  This is a great space to brainstorm ideas with other community members who are working together to make a difference in The Dalles!  This weekly event is a Drop in, say hi, network, ask questions about those things that keep you up at night, and learn more about your membership benefits and how to utilize them. 

This is an informal space so please feel free to come to join us and network or brainstorm with community partners.

We hope you will join us! 

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to our Community Affairs Forum. Join us as we hear issues from community and political leaders that impact our area. Share your concerns, information, or ask questions during this session. We hope to see you there!

Today our speaker is Representative Jeff Helfrich of the Oregon House of Representatives.  

Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81730605052 

Learn different Felt techniques with this 6 week workshop series. Sign up for an individual class that sparks your interest, or enroll in the entire series.

Original Courthouse Regional History Forum Series 2024 - SAVING FOR DALLES:  THE OLD FORT DALLES HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Julie Reynolds serves on the Fort Dalles/Anderson Homestead Museum Commission. The women of the local Sorosis Club determined to save what was left of the fort after the military abandoned the installation.  They formed the Old Fort Dalles Historical Society for this purpose.  Fascinating information emerged in the process of transcribing the Society's handwritten minutes. 

Admission is free for the February programs - Donations are gladly accepted! - Downstairs monitor for those unable to climb stairs. 

Coffee and cookies will be served

Learn and utilize the over and under weaving technique to make a special storage basket for your jelly jars.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS OREGON
POLAR PLUNGE

The Dalles Country Club                           The Dalles Athletic Club
SPECIAL OLYMPICS INVITES YOU TO 

JOIN US FOR SOME
CHILLING FUN!

The Grill Restaurant will be open with a full menu
for lunch, the locker rooms are available for
changing, heaters will be warm by the pool &
the hot chocolate is free! 

Our mission is to support and promote the teaching, learning, and practicing of art and crafts.

JOIN US FOR A TOUR!

FEBRUARY 18TH AND 25TH  2-4PM

Meet at the Sunshine Mill Winery 

901 East 2nd in The Dalles

Learn about the project and how you can get involved!

See you there! 

We believe all members of our community should have access to the tools, equipment, and space to create, experiment, and learn.  Whether they are hobbyists, professionals, or just curious about learning a new skill or technique, the investment necessary in acquiring equipment or the space needed can be out of reach for many people.  With arts classes and space allocated to the arts being limited in schools, The Makerspace 97058 will provide the opportunity for students and life-long learners to develop their creative skills.

Join us for a tour and introduction to the Makerspace project! 

When:   February 18th and 25th, 2024, 2-4pm

Where:  Meet in the Sunshine Mill Winery on the ground floor of the building at 901 East 2nd in The Dalles.  We will walk up to the second and third floors.

The Winery will be open, we encourage you to stop in for a glass or taste of something delicious from the kitchen!

Questions?  Contact TheMakerspace97058@gmail.com to get more information about the project. 

The Dalles Lions Club meet each Tuesday at Spooky's Restaurant from noon to 1:00PM.

Join us and get involved in serving our community!!

FEBRUARY 27TH MEETING AT 6:00PM AT COLUMBIA RIVER MOTEL (FORMERLY SHILO INN).  MOST MEMBERS ARRIVE AT 6:00PM TO MINGLE. 

Community Bingo 

$10.00 a card there is a two card limit. Cash prizes $475.00. We will play 10 games plus blackout. Blackout is $100.00. We will have snacks and refreshments for you. KIDS ARE WELCOME TO COME!!!! Hope to see you there!

THE DALLES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS WIRED WITH THE CHAMBER!

Stop by Scooper McQuade's for WIRED WITH THE CHAMBER this week!

Lisa F, Lisa R, and Charla, will be there to answer any of your chamber questions.  This is a great space to brainstorm ideas with other community members who are working together to make a difference in The Dalles!  This weekly event is a Drop in, say hi, network, ask questions about those things that keep you up at night, and learn more about your membership benefits and how to utilize them. 

This is an informal space so please feel free to come to join us and network or brainstorm with community partners.

We hope you will join us! 

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to our Community Affairs Forum. Join us as we hear issues from community and political leaders that impact our area. Share your concerns, information, or ask questions during this session. We hope to see you there!

Today our speakers are Breen Goodwin and Leah Hall of Columbia Gorge Food Bank.  

Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81730605052 

HIGHSTREET INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES,
ADVENTIST HEALTH COLUMBIA GORGE 
AND
THE DALLES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 
PROUDLY PRESENTS

The Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet

"A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS"

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024
DOORS OPEN 5:30PM  PROGRAM STARTS 6:00PM
FORT DALLES READINESS CENTER
THE DALLES, OREGON

Tickets $65 each or $600 per table (seats 8)
Tickets are available for purchase at http://www.TheDallesChamber.com

THE DALLES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS AWARD GALA!!