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Dec 8

Dec 8 Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program to Hold Public Meeting on Dec. 13th

The Steering Committee of the Tri-County (Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco) Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program will hold a meeting on December 13th, from 9 AM to 11 AM. The meeting can also be accessed virtually upon request.

Sep 12

Sep 12 Hunger Action Month: Businesses breaking out the barrels for Food Drive

Tom Peterson

September is Hunger Awareness Month and local businesses are collecting food for the Columbia Gorge Food Bank to help those who are experiencing food scarcity in our communities. Find out how to help here.

Apr 12

Apr 12 Comedians Cook & Maye Bringing it to Bingen, TD This weekend;

Tom Peterson

Apr 10

Apr 10 National study seeks participants in TD, HR to receive free cancer early detection test

Tom Peterson

What is being done to find cancer and treat it early? You need to look no further than One Community Health in The Dalles and Hood River to participate in a new national study that screens for early-stage cancer. It may save your life and the test is free.

Apr 6
Apr 6 Does your business have hazardous waste? If so, we can help!

Columbia Community Connection

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.

Mar 24

Mar 24 Park it at the Market: 6th Street Station welcomes 20+ vendors on Sunday, March 26

Tom Peterson

Cameron McKeown and Matthew Bennet are stoked for Sunday as they throw open the season for the Sunday Market with some 20-plus vendors at the 6th Street Station. The market runs from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is the latest addition as the pair is growing a community hub for entertainment, drinks, food, and fun in west TD.

Mar 9

Mar 9 Indian Food Cart to spice up TD at 6th Street Station; Opens tomorrow, March 10

Tom Peterson

Business, The Dalles, Wasco County

Babita Kainth and Atanu Das are opening their Indian Food Cart called Tadka at the 6th Street Station, 2638 W. Sixth Street on Friday, March 10 for lunch. You best scurry for some curry. “I have the best cook,” said Babita Kainth. Atanu Das is bringing the love in the kitchen. “He cooks that food with a lot of happiness. People like it very well.”

Mar 5

Mar 5 Join the Solution: 2nd Saturday Cleanups resume this coming Saturday

Tom Peterson

Second Saturday Cleanups is opening up its third season this Saturday, March 11, as Columbia Gorge Toyota & Honda is partnering once again with The Dalles Beautification Committee to clean up The Dalles. In the past 2 years, the program has removed more than 50 yards of garbage from local parks, trails and common areas in The Dalles. Get involved, spend a couple of hours and feel good about your community while making some new friends. Many hands make light work.

Jan 5

Jan 5 Keep your gut rolling in 2023 with Comedian Sean Jordan at TD's Granada on Jan. 7

Tom Peterson

Stand-up comedian and podcaster Sean Jordan will be performing his comedy on Saturday Jan. 7 at The Granada Theater. He was 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. Sean has recently been practicing how to swaddle his new daughter. Ask him for swaddle tips any time.

Nov 4

Nov 4 EmTech NW auto repair moves to new location in Port of The Dalles

Tom Peterson

Emtech NW automotive and diesel repair has moved to a new location in the Port of The Dalles. The automotive shop, owned and operated by Ray Emig, is now at 3624 Crates Way just west of Fix Auto and next to Crestline Construction.

Oct 19

Oct 19 Suffering from FOAF? Cure it with a Qwik-Change

Tom Peterson

You ever have that sensation you’ve been driving your car on borrowed time? Engine sounding grindy? Well, you may not know it, but you’re suffering from FOAF.

Sep 7

Sep 7 Guest speaker brings hope for addressing local addiction; talk set for Sept. 27. in TD

Columbia Community Connection

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.

Aug 10

Aug 10 Eagles Tribute Band is the ticket for Labor Day Weekend

Tom Peterson

Eagles tribute band Hotel California is set to hit the stage in The Dalles on Saturday, Sept. 3rd, smack dab in the middle of Labor Day weekend. So, if you're running down the road, trying to loosen your load, remember to lighten up while you still can. Don’t even try to understand. Just buy some tickets and make your stand and take it easy … at Lewis & Clark Festival Park in The Dalles. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music starts at 5.

May 5

May 5 Grit Row’s Pothier outpaces pandemic, looks to lift others

Tom Peterson

This kid’s got moxie. Who starts an exercise business in a pandemic? In a city park, no less. Kathy Pothier, that’s who. And she’s not hoarding that energy. The operator of Grit Row, which has moved to The Dalles Athletic Club, is promoting local business and programs to both improve the economy and our quality of life. The Dalles is starting to crest, she said.

Nov 24

Nov 24 WIC - Your connection to free good food for you and your family of little ones

Tom Peterson

Food can do powerful things. It can prolong your life. It can turn you from sad or angry to happy.
And it can change lives forever. Good news - free tasty food is readily available to local women, infants and children. And it is simple to access in Wasco, Sherman and Gilliam counties with a simple phone call. Read more here.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Center Market Grand Opening on Saturday Offers Free Food, Drink & Raffle in East TD

Columbia Community Connection

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.

Feb 16

Feb 16 Free Hiring and Training Webinar for Small Businesses

Samantha Irwin

Hiring. Is that a four-letter word to you? This 90-minute webinar teaches four steps to help transform and improve your hiring and training process. No more wasting time, resources, and money in your hiring and training process. Free webinar set for Feb. 17 & 19.

Feb 4

Feb 4 Miller goes 2.7 million miles without a ticket

Tom Peterson

The Grateful Dead emblem on the grill of the Hattenhaur’s Kenworth semitruck gives you a little insight into Dennis Miller. He’s a Deadhead with a caring eye toward other drivers. He’s also a bit of a perfectionist, like a Jerry Garcia solo.

Jan 15

Jan 15 Tax season open; get your money fast, but do it right

Columbia Community Connection

Brenda Derryberry, an enrolled agent with the IRS, is ready to roll up her sleeves and get your taxes filed so you can receive a fast and accurate return. Brenda and Bruce operate Books By Bren from their home in The Dalles and have been offering tax preparation and bookkeeping services with a personal touch since 2010.

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