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The City of The Dalles Beautification Committee has announced a new Tree Grants program, aimed at enhancing the natural beauty of the community and promoting environmental sustainability. The program aims to provide grants to residents within the City Limits of The Dalles to beautify and improve their properties with trees.
From the 56 nominations, a selection committee reviewed the applications and selected four winners who each received a $500 cash award.
The first farmer's market of the 2023 season took place on Saturday, June 10th, and Stevenson's waterfront was transformed into a bustling hub of activity and community spirit. The new location of the farmer's market added an extra charm, providing a picturesque backdrop for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities.
Big news for your safety and peace of mind this fire season. We’re talking about OR-Alert and Smart911, two game-changing systems that bring you real-time emergency alerts, warnings, and notifications. With these cutting-edge tools, you can stay informed and prepared like never before. So, let's get down to business and learn how you can be in the know and stay safe when it matters most.
The City of White Salmon is asking residents to conserve water for the next few days as they bring the water filtration plant back online after normal filter maintenance.
Serious Theater is presenting New York opera singer Anna Viemeister and baritone Jeremy Griffin in a special concert on Sunday, June 18th at 2:00 P.M. at the Zion Lutheran Church in The Dalles (10th and Union). The program features Songs of Robert Schumann: Frauenliebe und leben, Op.42 and Dichterliebe, Op. 48.
For over two decades, The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) has housed the Oregon Trail Transitional Living (OT) program, providing transitional living services to hundreds of houseless youth in the Gorge. Now, partnering agencies are pleased to announce that the Oregon Trail Transitional Living program will be operated by the Youth Empowerment Shelter in The Dalles as of July 1, 2023.
TD Kiwanis are packing it in this June. Visitors are welcome. Today, June 1, OSU Extension Agent Ashley Thompson reports on 2023 cherry crop outlook. June 8 - City Manager Matthew Klebes offers a city update. June 15 - John Foley will talk about family and Spooky’s history. June 22 - Commissioner Phil Brady speaks on Wasco County happenings. June 29 - Yvonne Pepin-Wakefield presents the art rock project beside her gallery/studio.
The Put the Scenic Back in Sorosis fundraiser aims to raise $347,000 in funds for phase two of the park rehabilitation project which will involve tree plantings, landscaping, the construction of an ADA accessible gazebo/pavilion, and improved walking trails.
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TDHS Softball, 23 wins 3 loses, takes on Astoria, 19-6, tonight, May 26, in the playoff quarterfinal in the OSAA 4A bracket. They’ve got a home-field advantage at 16th Street Ballpark in The Dalles. The girls have not lost since March and burned Seaside earlier this week in a 16-0 route. The first pitch is at 6 p.m. Like the long ball? They set the record in that this year too.
The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum will host a ribbon cutting for its newly designed all-ages interactive activity center, the Explorer Room on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 2 p.m.
Support The Next Door Inc.’s Gorge Youth Mentoring Spring Raffle for your chance to win one of two amazing stays at the Oregon Coast!
This event will be a live version of the late-night radio show. Noory’s guests will include Travis Walton, who has the distinction of having witnesses to his alleged alien abduction in 1975. Matt Moneymaker was on the Animal Planet Channel for 10 years, and has been involved in the “Search for Bigfoot,” show, and is considered the number one person for Bigfoot lore and information.
Mosier Community School students, teachers, families, and friends gathered together for Family Night on Thursday, May 18th as the Pre-K through grade 5 students unveiled, showcased, and expounded on their project-based creations. It was a frenzy of activity and information covering a myriad of topics.
Hood River New School’s Space Museum event, was an exciting experience that combined education, creativity, and hands-on learning for students of all ages on May 17th, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 220 Clearwater Lane Hood River, OR 97031.
If you've been to Rock Creek Park in Mosier during the past six or seven months, you've probably noticed the security gate at the entrance to the park. This gate is now operational, which means that anyone wanting to drive into the park will need an access card. Access cards replace the paper passes. Good News, the cost won't change.
Celebrate State Parks Day with free parking and free RV and tent site camping at all Oregon State Parks June 3 as well as special events at selected parks.
Bill Trautz was hard at this morning, May 16, trimming back the wisteria along his sideyard at 506 E. Seventh St. in The Dalles.
