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Events available for Registration...

2024 Starlight Parade "Toyland on Parade~
11/29/2024
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Events in the month of August 2024
DateEvent
8/1/2024

UNLOCK YOUR BUSINESS'S FINANCIAL FUTURE

Are you ready to take your small business to the next level? Don't miss the FREE Columbia Gorge Lenders Round Table on Aug 1, 2024!

🗓️ When: Thursday, August 1, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Where: CGCC The Dalles Campus, Lecture Hall 2.384

Learn from top financial experts:
✅ SBA loans
✅ Traditional lending
✅ Lines of credit
✅ Pre-venture funding

Featuring reps from:
• Small Business Administration
• Mid-Columbia Economic Development District
• Washington Federal
• Key Bank

Got questions? Get answers! Discover the perfect financing option for YOUR business.

Limited seats available! Register now to secure your spot:
https://clients.oregonsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=140440047
#SmallBusinessFinancing #LendersRoundTable #ColumbiaGorge #EntrepreneurshipTips #SBALoans #BusinessGrowth


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8/1/2024

Welcome to The Dalles Kiwanis Club!

Pacific Northwest District | Division 66

Come join our growing group!
Guests are always welcome!

We’re meeting in person! Join us at Spookys on Thursday's at 12pm :) visitors are always welcome, come visit us!

We are passionate about making a difference. Helping kids grow and succeed is at the heart of everything we do. But how we do it is just as important. We believe our neighborhoods and our world are best served when people of all ages and different backgrounds work together to share their time and talents. 

The speaker for August 1st is a visit from Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue.  



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8/2/2024

COME AND JOIN OUR DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES FOR FIRST FRIDAY!!  SEE THE LOCAL DEALS AND POP-UPS WITHIN OUR DOWNTOWN SPACES!!

More details will be shared closer to the date of the event, with specials from participating Downtown Businesses!!!  


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8/2/2024

FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC

5 - 11 PM

EVERY FRIDAY!!

Bring your own deck or borrow a deck for free and learn to play!  Casual commander format with occasional spontaneous drafts!!


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8/2/2024

1st friday is coming up on August 2nd from 5-8 PM! Explore our vibrant downtown and enjoy a fun-filled evening of shopping, entertainment, and community spirit.

Let's support our local gems together and show our downtown some Summer Lovin'! 
#explorethedalles #downtownthedalles #thedallesmainstreet #hoodgorge #pnw #supportlocal #shoplocal


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8/3/2024

THE DALLES FARMERS MARKET

2024 SATURDAYS  JUNE 1 - OCTOBER 12  9 AM - 1 PM

LOCAL FOODS, CRAFTS, KIDS PROGRAM, LIVE MUSIC AND MORE!!

Up to $30 SNAP Match for EBT Customers

$2 POP Token for kids to buy fruits and veggies!!

BUY LOCAL....BUY FRESH!!!

To find the location of your favorite vendor at the Market:  https://thedalles.mymarket.org/markets/8a3250d5c726ae4660d0108666db8060 


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8/3/2024

Learn to make a glass sun catcher


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8/3/2024

House Dedication
800 E. 13th Street
The Dalles
Come celebrate with our 34th family in their new home.


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8/3/2024

The Hungry Hustlin' American Dream Afroman is still livin' it up in 2024. With new music in the works set to release this year, The Hungry Hustlin' American Dream is more popular than ever.
Afroman is a rap artist from South-Central Los Angeles, California, but later moved to Palmdale. His best-known song is the 2001 hit "Because I Got High", which gained popularity through Napster, local radio play, a feature on Howard Stern's radio show, and the "stoner" movie Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (and accompanying soundtrack). His other most popular song, "Crazy Rap", is often referred to as "Colt 45", because of it's lyrics, "Colt 45 and two Zig Zags". Afroman is also fond of referencing his independence from record labels and the "corporate world" and cites himself as an example of how an artist can take recording and distribution into his or her own hands.


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8/6/2024
 -8/7/2024

https://careers.hireology.com/columbiagorgetoyota/1934838/description

Come to our open hiring event and see just why Columbia Gorge Toyota and Honda has repeatedly been named as one of the best places to work in the Gorge.


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8/6/2024

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

Join us and get involved in serving our community!


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8/6/2024

At The Dalles Toastmasters, members learn communication & listening skills to effectively formulate, express, & sell your ideas to others in a friendly & supportive environment.


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8/7/2024

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!  We hope you will join us! 


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8/7/2024

https://careers.hireology.com/columbiagorgetoyota/1934838/description

Come to our open hiring event and see just why Columbia Gorge Toyota and Honda has repeatedly been named as one of the best places to work in the Gorge.


more info...
8/8/2024

Welcome to The Dalles Kiwanis Club!

Pacific Northwest District | Division 66

Come join our growing group!
Guests are always welcome!

THE KIWANIS CLUB NEEDS YOU HELP GATHERING NEEDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR OUR LOCAL STUDENTS!  

Donated supplies and financial contributions for the 

"STUFF THE BUS"

Event will go directly to North Wasco County School District #21 students, helping them start this school year off with success.  

Drop off location located at the school bus parked in front of Staples. 

460 Mt. Hood Street

(Staples - Safeway Mall Parking Lot) 

 

more info...
8/8/2024

Welcome to The Dalles Kiwanis Club!

Pacific Northwest District | Division 66

Come join our growing group!
Guests are always welcome!

We’re meeting in person! Join us at Spookys on Thursday's at 12pm :) visitors are always welcome, come visit us!

We are passionate about making a difference. Helping kids grow and succeed is at the heart of everything we do. But how we do it is just as important. We believe our neighborhoods and our world are best served when people of all ages and different backgrounds work together to share their time and talents. 

The speaker for August 8th is Director Andrea Klass to share information about the Port of The Dalles.  

 

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8/8/2024

THE DALLES ART CENTER 

&

THE CITY OF THE DALLES

Invites the public to the unveiling of the newest sculpture at

The Lewis & Clark Festival Park

"Crossroads Forged Together"

Thursday, August 8th

5:15 pm

First and Union Streets

The Dalles, OR

The City of The Dalles and The Dalles Art Center invite you to the new permanent location of the Forged Together projet, the Crossroads sculpture.  Join us for a short ceremony at Lewis & Clark Park, on the Union Street side near the overpass.

For information on the "Crossroads Forged Together" Sculpture, please visit The Dalles Art Center's events page. 

https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/crossroads-forged-together-ribbon-cutting-ceremony?fbclid=IwY2xjawEPwu5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTBmKW6nuKxAoSp-vKzCfO2arSg5YTRdqgQZiNU5ePNz2eWQ0wQHI6po3w_aem_DOK5Kcown2Vhp6IG2mbNqg

 

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8/9/2024

Welcome to The Dalles Kiwanis Club!

Pacific Northwest District | Division 66

Come join our growing group!
Guests are always welcome!

THE KIWANIS CLUB NEEDS YOU HELP GATHERING NEEDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR OUR LOCAL STUDENTS!  

Donated supplies and financial contributions for the 

"STUFF THE BUS"

Event will go directly to North Wasco County School District #21 students, helping them start this school year off with success.  

Drop off location located at the school bus parked in front of Staples. 

460 Mt. Hood Street

(Staples - Safeway Mall Parking Lot) 

 

more info...
8/9/2024

Join us to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday at The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles, Oregon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 9, 2024. This free event will include a visit from Smokey Bear, free food, fire engine tours, educational tables, and lots of fun! We hope to see you there!

Cake cutting is at noon!!


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8/9/2024
 -8/11/2024

Neon Cruise Downtown The Dalles Friday Night, Show In The Shade @ 10 am at Sorosis Park Register for Carshow Friday from 4-7pm, Sunday Dufur Car Show.


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8/9/2024

FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC

5 - 11 PM

EVERY FRIDAY!!

Bring your own deck or borrow a deck for free and learn to play!  Casual commander format with occasional spontaneous drafts!!


more info...
8/9/2024

THE DALLES ART CENTER 

&

THE CITY OF THE DALLES

Invites the public to the unveiling of the newest sculpture at

The Lewis & Clark Festival Park

"Crossroads Forged Together"

Thursday, August 8th

5:15 pm

First and Union Streets

The Dalles, OR

The City of The Dalles and The Dalles Art Center invite you to the new permanent location of the Forged Together projet, the Crossroads sculpture.  Join us for a short ceremony at Lewis & Clark Park, on the Union Street side near the overpass.

For information on the "Crossroads Forged Together" Sculpture, please visit The Dalles Art Center's events page. 

https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/crossroads-forged-together-ribbon-cutting-ceremony?fbclid=IwY2xjawEPwu5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTBmKW6nuKxAoSp-vKzCfO2arSg5YTRdqgQZiNU5ePNz2eWQ0wQHI6po3w_aem_DOK5Kcown2Vhp6IG2mbNqg

 

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8/9/2024

NEON CRUISE - SHOW IN THE SHADE - EAGLES/ELKS CRUISE NITE - DUFUR CAR SHOW

31ST ANNUAL CRUISE THE GORGE 


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8/9/2024

WALK THROUGH FIRE INVITES EVERYONE TO THE STAGE AND BEER GARDEN IN THE ZIM'S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL PARKING LOT FOR A NEON CRUISE CONCERT!  

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH  7-10PM


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8/10/2024

NEON CRUISE - SHOW IN THE SHADE - EAGLES/ELKS CRUISE NITE - DUFUR CAR SHOW

31ST ANNUAL CRUISE THE GORGE 

SHOW IN THE SHADE

Cruise the Gorge Schedule
Friday, Aug 9 “Neon Cruise”
3:30pm Cruise by Veterans Home (Line up East of the traffic circle)
4-7pm “Show in the Shade” registration at Burgerville USA downtown. Sign up for the show and/or pick up goodie bags. T-Shirt, hat and raffle ticket sales.
7pm until?? “Neon Cruise,” 2nd and 3rd streets downtown.

SATURDAY, Aug 10 “Show in the Shade”
10am-Noon Registration, Sorosis Park, 300 E Scenic Dr.
11am-Noon Spark Plug Challenge game
12:30pm Winning raffle numbers posted
Noon to 2pm Judging
2pm All ballots due in
3-4pm “Parade of Champions” awards ceremony

5-7pm Eagles/Elks Lodge Cruz Nite

6pm Neon Nights Alzheimer’s Benefit Concert

SUNDAY, Aug 11 “Dufur Threshing Bee and Car Show”
7-9am Registration. Dufur City Park
9am-2:30pm Show
2:30 pm Awards


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8/10/2024

DUFUR THRESHING BEE, STEAK FEED AND CAR SHOW 

Harvest Demonstrations
Second full-weekend in August
Old-time Activities
Take a step back in time and experience a slice of country life.
Dufur, a tiny town perched on the edge of the Columbia River Gorge, is a center of dry-land wheat farming that began just after settlers arrived on the Oregon Trail, 175 years ago.
On the second weekend in August the quaint town just 13 miles south of The Dalles, celebrates its roots in Oregon agriculture with the Dufur Threshing Bee: a weekend of old-time activities. With so much of life and work busily focused on electronic media and on-line communication, this event is a hands-on opportunity to reconnect with a slower, easier pace.
“We’re keeping the old farming traditions and history alive before we forget and lose them,” said Dufur Historical Society President and Director, Nancy Gibson. “Regardless of where they come from, folks who come here feel a connection to their roots and the beauty of the land here.”
A Dramatized Schedule of Events
____
On Saturday, the day starts early with a country breakfast served at long picnic tables at the city park. Join us for the Dufur Threshing Bee Parade that winds through Main Street. Then local farmers and ranchers bring out their antique farm equipment to demonstrate harvesting, threshing and more, with locally grown wheat. Visitors can also see steam engines, horse drawn farm equipment and a tractor pull competition at the threshing field.
The town turns out with artisan craft booths, quilt show and yard sales. There’s even a petting zoo and tractor parade. Travelers can wander over to the Dufur Historical Society Museum to tour the old one room schoolhouse, log cabin, cookhouse and blacksmith shop.
Later that evening, as the day cools down, families gather on the shady grounds of the historic Balch Hotel for a rustic barbeque dinner and music.
“Driving past the fields it looks beautiful, like ‘amber waves of grain’. But I had no idea what it actually took to harvest wheat. We got to see the whole process done the old-fashioned way.
On Sunday, the event shifts gears as Dufur hosts an annual classic car show. Visitors and locals enjoy wandering the City Park, looking at antique refurbished cars from the 30-70’s.
The Dufur Threshing Bee is sponsored by the Dufur Historical Society. Located in Wasco County, Dufur, Oregon offers the visitor grand vistas, great outdoor recreation, and a glimpse into another era. Wheat fields and cherry orchards dot the hills that surround the town and provide the largest sweet cherry crop in the world. Visitors enjoy the beauty and bounty of the land, the friendliness of its people, and the sunny, clear skies. 


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8/10/2024

THE DALLES FARMERS MARKET

2024 SATURDAYS  JUNE 1 - OCTOBER 12  9 AM - 1 PM

LOCAL FOODS, CRAFTS, KIDS PROGRAM, LIVE MUSIC AND MORE!!

Up to $30 SNAP Match for EBT Customers

$2 POP Token for kids to buy fruits and veggies!!

BUY LOCAL....BUY FRESH!!!

To find the location of your favorite vendor at the Market:  https://thedalles.mymarket.org/markets/8a3250d5c726ae4660d0108666db8060 


more info...
8/10/2024

Welcome to The Dalles Kiwanis Club!

Pacific Northwest District | Division 66

Come join our growing group!
Guests are always welcome!

THE KIWANIS CLUB NEEDS YOU HELP GATHERING NEEDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR OUR LOCAL STUDENTS!  

Donated supplies and financial contributions for the 

"STUFF THE BUS"

Event will go directly to North Wasco County School District #21 students, helping them start this school year off with success.  

Drop off location located at the school bus parked in front of Staples. 

460 Mt. Hood Street

(Staples - Safeway Mall Parking Lot) 

 

more info...
8/10/2024

Get fit and have fun at The Dalles Library with our Dance Fitness Class! 🎶🔥 Join us for a high-energy workout that combines great music with dance moves for an unforgettable fitness experience. All levels are welcome—come groove with us and shake up your routine!

Let’s dance our way to fitness together! 🏃‍♂️✨

Classes meet every other Saturday
Ages 13 and up
All Skill Levels Encouraged to Get Fit at The Library

 

#DanceFitness #LibraryFun #GetMoving #thedalleslibrary


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8/10/2024

Wasco County Historical Society invites the public to a free presentation by LINDA MEANUS, Warm Springs Tribal Elder, educator, author, granddaughter to Flora and Chief Tommy Thompson.

The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 10th, 11:00 a.m., in the Tayler Hall, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1805 Minnesota St., The Dalles. The entrance to Tayler Hall is off Montana St., west side of the Church building.

Ms. Means will share her vast knowledge of her culture, celebrations, traditions, and memories of Celilo Falls.

Her book, "My Name Is LaMoosh", will be available at the presentation with cash sales by the Discovery Center & Museum Gift Shop.


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8/10/2024

NEON NIGHTS WEEKEND CELEBRATION!  MORE INFORMATION TO COME.  


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8/10/2024

NEON NIGHTS ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS BENEFIT CONCERT

THE FINAL RANDY HAINES PRODUCTION

GARRATT WILKIN & THE PARROTHEADS

SCOTT, BAILEY & ROSS

MOE DIXON

VICTOR JOHNSON

JEFF MINNICK

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024

LEWIS & CLARK FESTIVAL PARK, THE DALLES, OR

DOORS @ 5  ~  SHOW @ 6  ~ $10 AT THE DOORS

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION

WWW.NEONNIGHTSCONCERT.COM

Join us to celebrate a 40-year career, 30 years of music, and a lifetime of community connection!  This event is not to be missed.  We will request a $10 admission at the door which will be donated to our Alzheimer's Association fundraiser.  All funds raised support those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.  

Randy Haines has been a radio DJ for 40 years (he retired last December).  In his career, he created countless concerts, dance parties, comedy shows, and played at over 600 weddings in the Columbia River Gorge area.  He would still be going strong if he was able to. 


 

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8/10/2024

WALK THROUGH FIRE 

CLASSIC CRUISE IN

AT THE DALLES EAGLES LODGE

AUGUST 10TH  7-10PM

NON-MEMBERS WELCOME


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8/11/2024

DUFUR THRESHING BEE, STEAK FEED AND CAR SHOW 

Harvest Demonstrations
Second full-weekend in August
Old-time Activities
Take a step back in time and experience a slice of country life.
Dufur, a tiny town perched on the edge of the Columbia River Gorge, is a center of dry-land wheat farming that began just after settlers arrived on the Oregon Trail, 175 years ago.
On the second weekend in August the quaint town just 13 miles south of The Dalles, celebrates its roots in Oregon agriculture with the Dufur Threshing Bee: a weekend of old-time activities. With so much of life and work busily focused on electronic media and on-line communication, this event is a hands-on opportunity to reconnect with a slower, easier pace.
“We’re keeping the old farming traditions and history alive before we forget and lose them,” said Dufur Historical Society President and Director, Nancy Gibson. “Regardless of where they come from, folks who come here feel a connection to their roots and the beauty of the land here.”
A Dramatized Schedule of Events
____
On Saturday, the day starts early with a country breakfast served at long picnic tables at the city park. Join us for the Dufur Threshing Bee Parade that winds through Main Street. Then local farmers and ranchers bring out their antique farm equipment to demonstrate harvesting, threshing and more, with locally grown wheat. Visitors can also see steam engines, horse drawn farm equipment and a tractor pull competition at the threshing field.
The town turns out with artisan craft booths, quilt show and yard sales. There’s even a petting zoo and tractor parade. Travelers can wander over to the Dufur Historical Society Museum to tour the old one room schoolhouse, log cabin, cookhouse and blacksmith shop.
Later that evening, as the day cools down, families gather on the shady grounds of the historic Balch Hotel for a rustic barbeque dinner and music.
“Driving past the fields it looks beautiful, like ‘amber waves of grain’. But I had no idea what it actually took to harvest wheat. We got to see the whole process done the old-fashioned way.
On Sunday, the event shifts gears as Dufur hosts an annual classic car show. Visitors and locals enjoy wandering the City Park, looking at antique refurbished cars from the 30-70’s.
The Dufur Threshing Bee is sponsored by the Dufur Historical Society. Located in Wasco County, Dufur, Oregon offers the visitor grand vistas, great outdoor recreation, and a glimpse into another era. Wheat fields and cherry orchards dot the hills that surround the town and provide the largest sweet cherry crop in the world. Visitors enjoy the beauty and bounty of the land, the friendliness of its people, and the sunny, clear skies. 


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8/11/2024

THE DUFUR THRESHING BEE PRESENTS 

DUFUR CLASSIC CAR SHOW

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2024

DUFUR CITY PARK

All cars, motorcycles and tractors are welcome!!

Breakfast is available as a fundraiser for the
Ramsey Creek Grange

Lunch is available as a fundraiser for the
Dufur Rangers Football Team

 

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8/12/2024

Crazy for Uke! Ukulele Class at the Library! 🎸🎵

Ready to take your ukulele skills to the next level? Join us at The Dalles Library for an exciting Ukulele Class where you'll build on your basics and explore:

🎶 New Songs
🎶 New Chords
🎶 New Strumming Patterns
🎶 New Techniques
🎶 Practice Playing, Singing & Having Fun

Bring your own ukulele or check one out from the library. Space in the class is limited so register today! Sign up now and strum your way to a great time!

http://https://www.wascocountylibrary.com/event/crazy-ukulele-6055

Teens and Adults

8-week class for advanced beginners

Mondays 6-7 PM

August 12-October 7th

*Ukuleles are available for class checkout while supplies last

*Registration required


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8/13/2024

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

Join us and get involved in serving our community!


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8/13/2024

At The Dalles Toastmasters, members learn communication & listening skills to effectively formulate, express, & sell your ideas to others in a friendly & supportive environment.


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8/14/2024

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!  We hope you will join us! 


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8/14/2024

Have fun learning new acrylic methods and tools!

Details w/ costs:
If you want to have fun learning new ways to paint with acrylics using palette knives, and other mark-making tools to paint the night sky, flowers, sunsets, and sunrises, this class is for you! Laurel will push your imagination and techniques to create new orbits for your artistry, regardless of your current level. Her enthusiastic teaching style will launch you into out of this world creativity.



Laurel Bushman is a classically trained artist who lives in Hood River, Oregon and Scottsdale, Arizona. She has studied with numerous nationally recognized artists, primarily at Scottsdale Artists’ School. She enthusiastically emphasizes her love for movement, rhythm, color, texture, and contrast, utilizing a combination of palette knife, brush, and other mark-making tools. Laurel’s paintings are filled with her energy and hang throughout the USA and abroad.



This is a 3 day program. It runs from 6pm-9pm, Aug 14th, 21st, and 28th. 

Website: https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/the-joy-of-painting-abstract-realism-with-laurel-bushman



 

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8/15/2024
 -8/18/2024

The Wasco County Fair and Rodeo is a family friendly event held the third weekend in August. The Fair kicks off with Family FREE Day on Thursday (thanks to Waste Connection), so bring your family and enjoy the livestock, crafts, demonstrations, Circus Acts, Interactive Games, Godfrey The Magician. On Friday you'll find all kinds of the same interactive Games, Godfrey, Masters Family Circus, and Live music after the rodeo. On Saturday it will be all hands on deck with all the activities, games, with rodeo and beer garden in the evening and Live Band Music after that to dance the last night away. After the rodeo on Friday and Saturday night you'll want to stay in your seats for the Google Drone Light Show that will go up over the rodeo arena with 150 drones shining brightly!! Sunday we will have the Cowboy Church Service with Breakfast served up by Safeway and then Demolition Derby at 11am. So much fun to be had during this year's Fair and Rodeo that you won't want to miss it!

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8/15/2024

Welcome to The Dalles Kiwanis Club!

Pacific Northwest District | Division 66

Come join our growing group!
Guests are always welcome!

We’re meeting in person! Join us at Spookys on Thursday's at 12pm :) visitors are always welcome, come visit us!

We are passionate about making a difference. Helping kids grow and succeed is at the heart of everything we do. But how we do it is just as important. We believe our neighborhoods and our world are best served when people of all ages and different backgrounds work together to share their time and talents. 

The speaker for August 15th is free family day at Wasco County Fair - meet at the fairgrounds in Tygh Valley.  


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8/15/2024

Please join The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce for 

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Hosted by

BOHN'S PRINTING

August 15th   5:00 to 7:00 PM

Bohn's Printing celebrating 120 years of being in business in The Dalles and a Chamber member since 1904!!


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8/16/2024

Free Household Hazardous Waste Event 


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8/16/2024

FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC

5 - 11 PM

EVERY FRIDAY!!

Bring your own deck or borrow a deck for free and learn to play!  Casual commander format with occasional spontaneous drafts!!


more info...
8/17/2024

THE DALLES FARMERS MARKET

2024 SATURDAYS  JUNE 1 - OCTOBER 12  9 AM - 1 PM

LOCAL FOODS, CRAFTS, KIDS PROGRAM, LIVE MUSIC AND MORE!!

Up to $30 SNAP Match for EBT Customers

$2 POP Token for kids to buy fruits and veggies!!

BUY LOCAL....BUY FRESH!!!

To find the location of your favorite vendor at the Market:  https://thedalles.mymarket.org/markets/8a3250d5c726ae4660d0108666db8060 


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8/17/2024

On August 17th from 9 am to 2 pm, we will be hosting one of our collection events at The Dalles Disposal. This free event is pre-registration only for households and small businesses but businesses need to fill out an application form no later than one week before the event.

Household registration:  https://tricountyrecycle.com/hazardous-waste/registration-for-hood-river-the-dalles/

Business registration:  Businesses and Ag Producer Hazardous Waste Collection - TriCountyRecycle.com


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8/19/2024
 -9/6/2024


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8/19/2024

Crazy for Uke! Ukulele Class at the Library! 🎸🎵

Ready to take your ukulele skills to the next level? Join us at The Dalles Library for an exciting Ukulele Class where you'll build on your basics and explore:

🎶 New Songs
🎶 New Chords
🎶 New Strumming Patterns
🎶 New Techniques
🎶 Practice Playing, Singing & Having Fun

Bring your own ukulele or check one out from the library. Space in the class is limited so register today! Sign up now and strum your way to a great time!

http://https://www.wascocountylibrary.com/event/crazy-ukulele-6055

Teens and Adults

8-week class for advanced beginners

Mondays 6-7 PM

August 12-October 7th

*Ukuleles are available for class checkout while supplies last

*Registration required


more info...
8/20/2024

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

Join us and get involved in serving our community!


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8/20/2024
The Mid-Columbia Car Club invites you to their monthly meeting, the third Tuesday of every month, at Spooky's Pizza Restaurant.  The meeting begins at 5:00 pm with a social hour, and dinner begins at 6:00 pm.  
If you love cars, come and join a like-minded group to people for a fun, relaxing time! 

 

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8/20/2024

At The Dalles Toastmasters, members learn communication & listening skills to effectively formulate, express, & sell your ideas to others in a friendly & supportive environment.


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8/21/2024

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!  We hope you will join us! 


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8/21/2024

Who doesn't love bananas foster?

Join us for a laid back meet & greet with new Executive Director Ellen Woods Potter. Andy Nichols will be making his delicious bananas foster, while Jeff Carrell plays some tunes. Ellen is excited to get to know all of our members.

Not a member yet? Come check us out and enjoy the party!


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8/21/2024

Have fun learning new acrylic methods and tools!

Details w/ costs:
If you want to have fun learning new ways to paint with acrylics using palette knives, and other mark-making tools to paint the night sky, flowers, sunsets, and sunrises, this class is for you! Laurel will push your imagination and techniques to create new orbits for your artistry, regardless of your current level. Her enthusiastic teaching style will launch you into out of this world creativity.



Laurel Bushman is a classically trained artist who lives in Hood River, Oregon and Scottsdale, Arizona. She has studied with numerous nationally recognized artists, primarily at Scottsdale Artists’ School. She enthusiastically emphasizes her love for movement, rhythm, color, texture, and contrast, utilizing a combination of palette knife, brush, and other mark-making tools. Laurel’s paintings are filled with her energy and hang throughout the USA and abroad.



This is a 3 day program. It runs from 6pm-9pm, Aug 14th, 21st, and 28th. 

Website: https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/the-joy-of-painting-abstract-realism-with-laurel-bushman



 

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8/22/2024

Welcome to The Dalles Kiwanis Club!

Pacific Northwest District | Division 66

Come join our growing group!
Guests are always welcome!

We’re meeting in person! Join us at Spookys on Thursday's at 12pm :) visitors are always welcome, come visit us!

We are passionate about making a difference. Helping kids grow and succeed is at the heart of everything we do. But how we do it is just as important. We believe our neighborhoods and our world are best served when people of all ages and different backgrounds work together to share their time and talents. 

The speaker for August 22nd is Rebecca Thistlewaite from the School District #21 Foundation.  


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8/22/2024
Join Us for the Opening Celebration of "We Believe In Sasquatch."

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8/24/2024

DRAIN RAIDER PRO TEAM SERIES

2 DAY COMBINED WEIGHT

100% MINIMUM PAYBACK

4 OPEN EVENTS

THE DALLES, OREGON

CHAMPIONSHIP OCTOBER 5-6 AT BOARDMAN, OR

Tournament Dates: July 13-14, 2024
Launch: The Dalles Marina, The Dalles, Or
Entry Deadline – July 12th @ 6pm
Team Entry - $250 (Includes Big Fish) + $10 processing fee
Check in/Registration - Friday July 12, 2024
Cousins’ Country Inn 2114 W 6th St, The Dalles, OR 97058
In-Person/Facebook Live Mandatory Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
**Blast-off order released after meeting**
Tournament Sat-Sun July 13-14, 2024
The Dalles Marina, The Dalles, OR
Launch begins at 3:30 a.m.
National Anthem – Morning Prayer – 5:00 a.m.
Single File Boat Launch – 5:15 a.m.
Live Weigh-In 3:00 p.m.
New rule:
For the next 3 events you would need to fish a minimum of 2 events and if you need to miss one of the 3 due to schedule conflicts you must pay the entry fee for that event, you will receive points for Team AOY for that event. This would get you the 3-events required for the championship.
Sign up at:
http://drainraiderproteamseries.com
If you have any questions please reach out to the following email:
drainraiderproteamseries@gmail.com


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8/24/2024

THE DALLES FARMERS MARKET

2024 SATURDAYS  JUNE 1 - OCTOBER 12  9 AM - 1 PM

LOCAL FOODS, CRAFTS, KIDS PROGRAM, LIVE MUSIC AND MORE!!

Up to $30 SNAP Match for EBT Customers

$2 POP Token for kids to buy fruits and veggies!!

BUY LOCAL....BUY FRESH!!!

To find the location of your favorite vendor at the Market:  https://thedalles.mymarket.org/markets/8a3250d5c726ae4660d0108666db8060 


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8/24/2024

Get fit and have fun at The Dalles Library with our Dance Fitness Class! 🎶🔥 Join us for a high-energy workout that combines great music with dance moves for an unforgettable fitness experience. All levels are welcome—come groove with us and shake up your routine!

Let’s dance our way to fitness together! 🏃‍♂️✨

Classes meet every other Saturday
Ages 13 and up
All Skill Levels Encouraged to Get Fit at The Library

 

#DanceFitness #LibraryFun #GetMoving #thedalleslibrary


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8/24/2024

Coming soon...TOUCH-A-TRUCK 2024!! Save the date for Saturday August 24 from 10am to 1pm. If you came last year, it's going to be even bigger and better this year 💙This is a free community event, but also a fundraiser for Wonderworks. And we will have snacks & drinks, bounce house time, and the Spirit Ice Cream truck here with goodies available for purchase!

TOUCH, CLIMB, PRESS BUTTONS, AND MEET THE OPERATORS OF YOUR FAVORITE VEHICLES!!

OUTSIDE WONDER WORKS

206 MADISON STREET   THE DALLES, OR


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8/24/2024
Patriotic books about our Nation's history to be read during the story hour.

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8/25/2024

DRAIN RAIDER PRO TEAM SERIES

2 DAY COMBINED WEIGHT

100% MINIMUM PAYBACK

4 OPEN EVENTS

THE DALLES, OREGON

CHAMPIONSHIP OCTOBER 5-6 AT BOARDMAN, OR

Tournament Dates: July 13-14, 2024
Launch: The Dalles Marina, The Dalles, Or
Entry Deadline – July 12th @ 6pm
Team Entry - $250 (Includes Big Fish) + $10 processing fee
Check in/Registration - Friday July 12, 2024
Cousins’ Country Inn 2114 W 6th St, The Dalles, OR 97058
In-Person/Facebook Live Mandatory Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
**Blast-off order released after meeting**
Tournament Sat-Sun July 13-14, 2024
The Dalles Marina, The Dalles, OR
Launch begins at 3:30 a.m.
National Anthem – Morning Prayer – 5:00 a.m.
Single File Boat Launch – 5:15 a.m.
Live Weigh-In 3:00 p.m.
New rule:
For the next 3 events you would need to fish a minimum of 2 events and if you need to miss one of the 3 due to schedule conflicts you must pay the entry fee for that event, you will receive points for Team AOY for that event. This would get you the 3-events required for the championship.
Sign up at:
http://drainraiderproteamseries.com
If you have any questions please reach out to the following email:
drainraiderproteamseries@gmail.com


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8/26/2024

Crazy for Uke! Ukulele Class at the Library! 🎸🎵

Ready to take your ukulele skills to the next level? Join us at The Dalles Library for an exciting Ukulele Class where you'll build on your basics and explore:

🎶 New Songs
🎶 New Chords
🎶 New Strumming Patterns
🎶 New Techniques
🎶 Practice Playing, Singing & Having Fun

Bring your own ukulele or check one out from the library. Space in the class is limited so register today! Sign up now and strum your way to a great time!

http://https://www.wascocountylibrary.com/event/crazy-ukulele-6055

Teens and Adults

8-week class for advanced beginners

Mondays 6-7 PM

August 12-October 7th

*Ukuleles are available for class checkout while supplies last

*Registration required


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8/27/2024

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

Join us and get involved in serving our community!


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8/27/2024

At The Dalles Toastmasters, members learn communication & listening skills to effectively formulate, express, & sell your ideas to others in a friendly & supportive environment.


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8/28/2024

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!  We hope you will join us! 


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8/28/2024

Have fun learning new acrylic methods and tools!

Details w/ costs:
If you want to have fun learning new ways to paint with acrylics using palette knives, and other mark-making tools to paint the night sky, flowers, sunsets, and sunrises, this class is for you! Laurel will push your imagination and techniques to create new orbits for your artistry, regardless of your current level. Her enthusiastic teaching style will launch you into out of this world creativity.



Laurel Bushman is a classically trained artist who lives in Hood River, Oregon and Scottsdale, Arizona. She has studied with numerous nationally recognized artists, primarily at Scottsdale Artists’ School. She enthusiastically emphasizes her love for movement, rhythm, color, texture, and contrast, utilizing a combination of palette knife, brush, and other mark-making tools. Laurel’s paintings are filled with her energy and hang throughout the USA and abroad.



This is a 3 day program. It runs from 6pm-9pm, Aug 14th, 21st, and 28th. 

Website: https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/the-joy-of-painting-abstract-realism-with-laurel-bushman



 

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8/28/2024

9th Annual International Paddling Film Festival Tour 2024: August 28th, 6:30 pm

Love Water? Love our Rivers, lakes and oceans? Love films that showcase all things paddling? Then we have the place for you to be as Columbia Center for the Arts presents: 19th annual International Paddling Film Festival Tour 2024 on August 28th at 6:30 pm

The Paddling Film Festival is an international adventure film tour presenting the world’s best paddling films of the year – whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP, action and lifestyle – in more than 120 cities and towns across Canada, United States and around the world. 

The Film Festival Tour includes 29 inspiring paddling films shortlisted for the World Tour, we have chosen 8 to 10 films to showcase during the screening including the best of the fest winners for 2024, audiences will see hairy whitewater action, sea kayakers exploring remote coastlines, international river travel films, motivating environmental documentaries.

 As a special bonus 2 of our featured films were produced by local filmmakers Todd Wells and Rush Sturges. Todd Wells will be in attendance to introduce his film: Coastal Mountain Chronicles: The Bishop River, and for a Q & A period following the film.  Students featured in Rush Sturges film: Paddle Tribal II: Bring the Salmon Home, will be on hand for his film as well to talk about their film and adventure project paddling the Klamath River from origin to sea. 

This film festival is for paddlers, lovers of our rivers and waters and all outdoor enthusiasts, audiences can expect a fun, social and entertaining event inspired by compelling films. Raffle items will be available for purchase and raffle winners will be picked at the of the film screenings.  


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8/29/2024

Welcome to The Dalles Kiwanis Club!

Pacific Northwest District | Division 66

Come join our growing group!
Guests are always welcome!

We’re meeting in person! Join us at Spookys on Thursday's at 12pm :) visitors are always welcome, come visit us!

We are passionate about making a difference. Helping kids grow and succeed is at the heart of everything we do. But how we do it is just as important. We believe our neighborhoods and our world are best served when people of all ages and different backgrounds work together to share their time and talents. 

The August 29th meeting will have the Kiwanians doing the final planning for the September 5th Steak Feed.  


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8/30/2024
🎉 Grand Re-opening Party & Ribbon Cutting Event! 🎉
Friday, August 30, 2024,
Community BBQ Party 11 AM - 3 PM at Sinclair Gas Station, 100 Lone Pine Drive, The Dalles, OR,
Join for an afternoon filled with fun, food, and festivities as we celebrate the grand re-opening of the Sinclair Gas Station, recently remodeled and proudly owned by Hattenhauer Distributing.
Event Highlights:
🎀 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12:15 PM
🍔 FREE BBQ for all guests!
🎁 Raffle, giveaways, and a temporary tattoo station!
🦖 Meet the iconic Sinclair 18ft Dinosaur!
Bring your family and friends to join in the celebration. We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉

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8/31/2024

THE DALLES FARMERS MARKET

2024 SATURDAYS  JUNE 1 - OCTOBER 12  9 AM - 1 PM

LOCAL FOODS, CRAFTS, KIDS PROGRAM, LIVE MUSIC AND MORE!!

Up to $30 SNAP Match for EBT Customers

$2 POP Token for kids to buy fruits and veggies!!

BUY LOCAL....BUY FRESH!!!

To find the location of your favorite vendor at the Market:  https://thedalles.mymarket.org/markets/8a3250d5c726ae4660d0108666db8060 


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8/31/2024

OVERDOSE AWARENESS WALK

JOIN US

AUGUST 31ST, 2024 AT 10AM

Walk starts at Lewis and Clark Park, then down 2nd Street to Dominos.  Walk back to Lewis and Clark Park on 3rd street. 


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8/31/2024

On August 31st, One Community Health and Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living invite you to join us for the Overdose Awareness Walk and Resource Fair, a community event aimed at raising awareness about overdose prevention. This event brings together individuals, families, and organizations to honor those who have lost their lives to overdose and to support those who are struggling with addiction.

The walk begins at Lewis and Clark Park at 10 am. It will be a meaningful and impactful experience as we come together to remember loved ones, raise awareness, and advocate for change. By participating in this walk, you will be showing your support for those affected by addiction and helping to reduce the stigma surrounding this issue.




 

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8/31/2024
There is no cost to participate. All participants receive complimentary admission to the museum on the day of the event.

To honor Indigenous and traditional ways of healing, join us to practice and learn how to make a Wa’paas. You may bring your own materials and projects to work on. We have materials on hand as well.

This learning event is led by Chestina Dominguez, a Care Navigator with Yakama Nation Behavioral Health. Chestina uses contemporary materials to create baskets using the ancient techniques of her ancestors.

The workshop takes place on the last Saturday of each month, except for November (final workshop for 2024 is November 9).


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8/31/2024
Take a tour of the museum collections with our friendly and knowledgeable volunteer docents. These tours depart from the Visitor Services Desk and are complimentary with general admission tickets.

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8/31/2024

Greg A. Robinson (Chinook Nation), an artist whose work is shown in current exhibition The Columbia River: Wallula to the Sea featuring works by Thomas Jefferson Kitts and Erik Sandgren, will join artist Greg Archuleta (Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde) to talk about Indigenous perspectives on the Columbia River.

 


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