The Dalles News — Columbia Community Connection News

May is National Foster Care Month, a time to acknowledge and appreciate the work of the families and parents who provide support, safety, and stability to youth in foster care. On May 14, The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) will host a special event to honor these incredible individuals who open their hearts and their homes to youth in our Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) program.

May 10

May 10 Gorge PitchFest: Showcasing Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Columbia Gorge!

The 2024 Gorge PitchFest business pitch competition is returning for a second year to the historic Granada Theater in The Dalles on June 6th. This event will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and community members to celebrate creativity and drive economic growth in the region.

May 9

May 9 Jazmine De La Cruz Signs with Lane Community College

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The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Jazmine De La Cruz, on May 8th, at 3 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of her education and her soccer career at Lane Community College.

May 9

May 9 Third Annual College & Career Expo Sees Largest Student Turnout Yet

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The Columbia Gorge STEM Hub in collaboration with Career Connect Southwest WA and Columbia Gorge Community College hosted its third annual College & Career Expo on Friday, April 19th at CGCC’s Campus in The Dalles. 138 students from 11 high schools in the region (6 from Washington and 5 from Oregon) attended this year’s event - the largest number to date.

May 8

May 8 Friday Night Magic Invites You to Join the Gathering at Brick City & Games

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Brick City & Games is celebrating becoming a sanctioned Magic the Gathering store by inviting the community to come out and play Magic the Gathering on Friday nights at 5 p.m. and enjoy some community, fun and games!

May 7

May 7 Columbia Gorge Humane Society needs a paddling; Auction to benefit local pups

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Silent auction to benefit Humane Society set for Bargeway Pub on Friday, May 10. Funds are needed to keep the kibble coming as the shelter at 200 River Road in TD has transitioned to Columbia Gorge Humane Society after Home at Last dissolved due to a lack of funding.

May 7

May 7 The Dalles Dam Visitor Center Opens for the Summer Season

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The Dalles Lock and Dam Visitor Center opened up for the summer season last Friday. The Visitor Center will be open Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Memorial Day.

May 6

May 6 TD Beautification & Tree Committee Announces the April Beautification Award Winner

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The Dalles Beautification & Tree Committee has awarded April’s Beautification Award to Gary and Beckie Bloomdahl of 720 E. 12th Street.

May 5

May 5 Photo Gallery: May the 4th Be With You At The Dalles Wasco County Library

The Dalles Wasco County Library hosted "Star Wars Day” on May 4th. Community members and families enjoyed cosplaying as their favorite characters, cupcakes, inflatable lightsabers, an R2D2 trash can take and make kit, and more.

May 4

May 4 Klickitat County's "Air-1" Celebrates Retirement After Two Decades of Service

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The skies over Klickitat County will see a notable absence after May 1, 2024, as Doug Herlihy, also known as "Air-1," has retired from the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office Airwing. For twenty years, Herlihy has piloted his yellow Piper Cub, logging over 1,411 hours of his impressive 19,000 career flight hours in service to the county.

May 3

May 3 Picture of the Day: Spectacular Fire Display Ignites Local Library Workshop

The upper parking lot of our local library transformed into a vibrant stage for an exclusive Fire Poi training session and performance on May 2, at 7:30 p.m. Led by poi expert Pollyanna Lind, twelve fortunate participants, ranging from ages 11 to adults, delved into the dynamic art of poi spinning.

May 3

May 3 Adventurers' Wanted: Wagon Con Comes to The Dalles This Weekend May 3-5

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Wagon Con gaming convention is being held in The Dalles, at the Civic Auditorium this weekend. This event features board games, tabletop RPGs, miniatures, and a variety of other gaming activities. A weekend pass for $55 to play unlimited games as long as a table has space.

May 3

May 3 Champions offer a passing of the pitch to TDHS softball phenoms

Tom Peterson

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‘52 Champs Marilyn Lundell Urness, Judy Halstead Dosier and Marjorie McAllister Hinkle throw out the first pitch as TDHS girls capture Tri-Valley Conference Championship in a win over Madras. Our Reigning State Champs are making another run this spring.

May 3

May 3 Lessons Learned: Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch

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In recent years, homesteading has surged in popularity, primarily due to the appeal of self-sufficiency and the prospect of trimming the household budget. So, imagine how thrilled I was when I decided to build a chicken coop, there I was thinking I was so fiscally responsible, and industrious and so totally blissfully unaware of the chaos that lay ahead.

May 2

May 2 A Fighter's Journey

The Next Door

Like many who immigrated to the United States, Guillermo left Mexico in search of a better life for himself and his family. Given his dire circumstances, there wasn't time to obtain the resources needed to cross the border legally and Guillermo had to leave his wife and three children behind.

Apr 26

Apr 26 Google Contributes $50K to Support Dufur School Health Center

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Today, April 24, Google announced it is contributing $50,000 to Dufur School District to support the creation of a new school-based health center designed to expand access to medical care for both students and the broader community. Dufur School will use the funds to purchase a modular building to house the new health center, which will offer medical services to students, staff, and others in the district.

Apr 24

Apr 24 TDHS Basketball Star Henry Begay Signs with Blue Mountain Community College

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Henry Begay, of The Dalles High School was signed to Blue Mountain Community College today, April 23 surrounded by his family, friends, coaches and teammates.

Apr 24

Apr 24 Volunteers Remove Invasive Weeds; Plant Native Herbs at Balfour-Klickitat Trail

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Volunteers joined Friends of the Columbia Gorge and the US Forest Service in removing hundreds of invasive plants at the Balfour-Klickitat Area and Trail last Friday April 23rd.

Apr 23

Apr 23 PUD Board puts their money on local Robotics teams in push for World Championship