The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page, Entertainment, Sports Columbia Community Connection The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page, Entertainment, Sports Columbia Community Connection

Schools out; Pool’s Open Daily in TD

Northern Wasco County Aquatic Center will be open daily starting June 8th! The community is invited to come out and swim to celebrate the start of the summer season! More of a land lover than a swimmer? Northern Wasco County Parks & Recreation has plenty of other events planned for this summer!

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Free Kids Fishing Day Promises Family Fun at Spearfish Lake

On Saturday, June 8, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Klickitat County Trout Unlimited will host a Kids Fishing Day event from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is beginner-friendly and open to the public free of charge.

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2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration is June 16th!

Black in the Gorge will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration at Jackson Park from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on June 16, 2024! Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is a day of reflection and celebration of African American freedom and achievements. The free community event will feature an afternoon filled with plenty of music, food, crafts, dancing, and fun with various activities and a community art project celebrating freedom, liberation, community spirit and the contributions of the Black community in the Columbia Gorge.

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Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page Jim Drake Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page Jim Drake

Crash the Bash: Bargeway hits 5 years with 20 bands this weekend; Everybody Amped

It’s smashin’, crashin’ and birthday bashin’ as The Bargeway Pub celebrates 5 years this weekend with 20 of its favorite bands. The music fest is free May 17- 19. The Dalles premier outdoor venue keepin’ it real with the bands that brought ‘em. Gorge Guide Giggin Wide, see inside.

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Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page Jim Drake Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page Jim Drake

Despite all my rage, I'm still just a bat in a cage; Giggin' Guide rabid with fun

Bargeway Pub puts together six shows in five days as the outdoor venue welcomes a surge of great weather, talented artists and icy-cold cocktails. This Week’s Entertainment Forecast is heating up with more Concerts, Festivals, Dances, and all the Best in Local Music - The Gorge’s Best is Right Here!

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Vibrant Ways: Harmonizing Beats and Consciousness

In the heart of the Columbia River Gorge where the big river carves its path through the landscape, local musician Joe Slowik, also known as Vibrant Ways, is on a mission to transform the world one beat at a time. His music—a blend of hip-hop, lo-fi, and acoustic is not just an auditory experience; it's a movement towards love, understanding, and a higher consciousness.

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Sabor del Gorge: Las Carnitas de Michoacán Bar & Grill de Odell OR

Among the culinary traditions that gather families and friends around the table, the classic Carnitas holds a special place in most Latino households. This dish, featuring fried pork prepared according to each chef's unique recipe, is not just a food; it's a celebration of culture and individuality. And no one does it better than Michoacán Bar & Grill in Odell, Oregon.

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The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page, Entertainment, Columns, Positive News Columbia Community Connection The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page, Entertainment, Columns, Positive News Columbia Community Connection

April Adventures Await at The Dalles Wasco County Library: Explore Chess, Crafts, Lego's and more!

Spring is finally here in The Dalles, and let me tell you, the library is buzzing with excitement! We've got a bunch of cool stuff lined up for you – from chess lessons starting April 6th to arts and crafts classes that'll bring out your inner artist. Seriously, there's something for everyone!

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