Parke opens auto repair shop in The Dalles with a little help from a friend
“I’ve been doing this forever,” Jamie Park said on Wednesday, April 12, noting he and Tammerack Knopf just replaced a transmission on a Scion at his new shop. The 38-year-old opened Parke Auto Repair LLC at 2937 E. Second Street earlier this year, striking out on his own after friend Rod Huante helped him out with some capital.
Mosier Community School Open Enrollment
Mosier Community School is now enrolling students for the 2023-2024 school year. Applications will be accepted for grades Pre-K through 8. Mosier Community School admits students of any race, color, national origin, religion, or gender. Enrollment slots will be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. Learn more here.
Does your business have hazardous waste? If so, we can help!
The Tri-County Hazardous Waste and Recycling Program will be holding a FREE business-only collection event on April 27th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Dalles Disposal (pre-registration required). Click here for registration information.
Check out this Data: You can get paid to make your home more comfortable
The new tax credits, together with cash incentives already offered by Energy Trust of Oregon for both electric and natural gas upgrades, mean utility customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington can save more on items and equipment that may lead to a significant reduction in energy costs.
Pick of the Week: Comedian Sean Jordan at Bingen Theater Friday, Jan. 20
The Sean Jordan Comedy show makes a stop at the Bingen Theater on Friday, Jan. 20, featuring Sean Jordan, Dianna Potter and Thomas Lundy. Jordan has been named Portland’s Funniest Person by Willamette Week Magazine, has written for Comedy Central, and was named one of the “Comics to Watch” by Splitsider Magazine.
Peter Pan performance moves to Tuesday, Dec. 13 due to inclement weather
Peter Pan performance moves to Tuesday, Dec. 13 due to inclement weather
Pre-K Program at Mosier Community School gives 4-year-olds a boost
The touchstone and TK Explorer Program philosophy provides a joyful, hands-on, multi-age learning experience that builds on the group’s unique interests and passions. Enrollment is open. Find out more here.
Guest speaker brings hope for addressing local addiction; talk set for Sept. 27. in TD
How do you find Hope and connect with people when depression, anxiety and addiction are pushing people toward greater isolation? Best-Selling author and international speaker Johann Hari will be in The Dalles on Sept. 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to speak on that very issue.
Vargas wins her way into Hotel California on Saturday, Sept. 3
105 locals entered to win four tickets to the CCCNews’ Hotel California, A Salute to the Eagles, who are set to hit the stage on Saturday, Sept. 3 at Lewis & Clark Festival Park. But there could only be one winner. And the winner is…
This might go good with a beer
Join Fox and Bones for an entertaining evening of folk rock music on the Dalles' waterfront tonight, Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
$500 Reward offer for Return of Wedding Album left in Grass Valley
Vic Berkshire is offering a $500 reward for the return of his wedding album. His late wife, Marilyn, was the daughter of Glenndene Mann. Her house in Grass Valley was recently sold and was emptied. Berkshire is praying that someone may have seen his wedding album. The letters “L A K E T A H O E” are cut out of the wooden cover of the wedding album.
Going, Going, GONE! TDAC Art Revival Sale Ends Jan 29th!
There’s only a few days left in The Dalles Art Center is hosting their 2022 Art Revival Sale! The sale will end on Saturday January 29th. Want to support TDAC? Check out the sale and get some cool new art from your home!
Local Brewers go Virtual in Roundtable talk and tasting on Jan. 20.
Join The History Museum of Hood River County as brewers Matt Swihart of Double Mountain, Dan Peterson of Ferment, Bryan Keilty of Gorges Beer in Cascade Locks, and Jordan Hunt of Mountain View Brewing in Mt Hood/ Parkdale conduct a roundtable talk and tasting.
TD Civic Auditorium Hosts Day for Children ages 5 to 12 on Dec. 20
The Dalles Civic is offering a fun-filled day with Santa on Dec. 20 for children ages 5 to 12 years old. Drop them off and do some shopping or join in the holiday cheer. Cost is $45. But scholarships through the Shannon Tatum Memorial are available and there are also family rates. The day includes lunch, arts and crafts, and a ride on Santa’s sleigh. Ho, Ho, Ho!
A Huge Thank You to All in the last days of The Ranch Drive In
Behind the Baby Buckos, SuzieQs and Burst Cones, the Prideaux family has created a family icon for 46 years at The Ranch Drive In in Hood River. Not just a place to eat great fish & chips, but meet with friends, family, and take in those moments that make life worth living. And now they are saying goodbye and thank you.
Stay warm this fall and winter while keeping energy costs down
Just as we head into fall and winter, energy costs are rising across the country. According to the Consumer Price Index, energy costs nationally are up 25% from this time last year. Here are some tips to save an average of $283 or more every year.
5 tips improve indoor air quality, energy efficiency during wildfires
While fire season is an anxiety-inducing time, Energy Trust of Oregon is offering tips for improving indoor air quality and reducing energy use now, which can help reduce stress later.
Gorge Farmer Collective Makes Buying Local Food Easy
It doesn’t get any easier than this. Place your order online each week from Thursday through Sunday at gorgefarmers.com, and then pick up your bounty the following Wednesday afternoon between 4-6 p.m!
Stay Chill using the Grill & other Cool Hacks
Start grilling and keep chilling. Keeping the heat out of your kitchen will keep your home cooler and also ice your energy bill. With temperatures hitting triple digits for the next 10 days, here are some tips to keep you cool all summer and put more money in your pocket. Check them out here.
Center Market Grand Opening on Saturday Offers Free Food, Drink & Raffle in East TD
Joson Singh of The Dalles has opened his second Center Market at 1615 E. 12th Street after months of remodeling the former office space just west of Dry Hollow Road. To celebrate, they will be holding a grand opening on Saturday, with free food, drink and a raffle on Saturday, April 3rd from 6 a.m . to 9 p.m. Read more about the new store.
