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Bargeway grabs some gold in this Giggin’ Guide as the whole of middle gorge is firing off like a dragon spewing flames of music, art and entertainment that warms this December from the inside out. It may be too much - remember to stop, drop and roll.
Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s and visitors are welcome.
There will be no Stevenson emergency warming shelter this winter due to minimal use over the past few years. Skamania County Homeless Housing Task Force and Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) have adjusted the units near the Hegewald Center to serve instead as temporary housing for families.
Music Teacher Ramona Harwood at Col. Wright Elementary in The Dalles brought the fourth- and fifth-grade classes to the Wasco County Courthouse for some well-needed and appreciated caroling this morning, Dec. 4.
Join The Dalles Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge and Lindsay Giamei in this week’s Podcast of What’s Up The Dalles. Learn about the festive list of Christmas happenings in downtown TD and get an update on all the collaborations occurring at The Workshop. Coffee, Cupcakes and DIY!
The City Council will be presented with the updated Drinking Water Master Plan for consideration and recommendation for adoption at its regular meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024.
Want to put a unique spin on your holiday shopping this year? Look no further than Downtown The Dalles and the special shop owners who can give you a lock on Legos or put you in that festive scarf and hat. You can buy or make music, find the perfect outfit or cowboy boots and then sit down to a great cup of tea and feel good about the oolong day.
The Dalles Starlight Parade was electric on Friday night as the Fun Group lit off all of the Community stars that shone from the hills on this fun community of 15,000. The toys came out in force during the parade, which featured dinosaurs, minions, Woody, and Bo Peep. Christmas spirit was kicked into high gear with the annual event that caps Thanksgiving get-togethers for families and friends.
Turkeys to your Marks! TD Turkey Trot draws a crowd of 200 as locals brave the chill to get their Thanksgiving Running. The Annual event organized and sponsored by Columbia Gorge Motors was a fundraiser for the Columbia Gorge Humane Society.
The spirit of innovation and teamwork was on full display at the Second Annual Regional Rube- a-Thon, held at Columbia Gorge Community College’s Campus in The Dalles on October 25th.
Your cup of Holiday fun runneth over in this butterball of Gigs, art, comedy Gorge wide. The Bargeway kicks it off with a full gravy boat as Al and Nolan Hare load up for Wild Turkey Wednesday tonight.
The Gorge Technology Alliance (GTA) and the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub, who share the mission of ensuring equitable access to quality STEM experiences for all students, are collaborating for a second year to sponsor competitive robotics throughout the region by providing much-needed grant funds to our region’s competitive robotics teams.
Mt. Adams Institute’s Sense of Place series continues with "The Wolf Next Door: A Community Perspective on the Return of Wolves," featuring PhD student Lara Volski. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 11. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., the show runs 7-8:30 p.m., and will be live-streamed for virtual attendees.
A panel of experts in archaeology and geology will be on hand to identify the personal artifacts visitors bring. Stone, bone, plant and historical items are welcome. This family-friendly event introduces visitors of all ages to local heritage and the science and art of archaeology in a fun, engaging way, while instilling a sense of stewardship and respect for the past.
Kaahreena Ochoco of Vibe Consignment clothing Store Joins The Dalles Main Street's Cynthia Kortge in this week's Podcast of What's up The Dalles.
The Holiday Bazaar Roundup is your source for the latest information on The Gorge’s schedule for Holiday Bazaars and other Holiday Activities such as food drives, parades and making decorations.
Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) was pleasantly surprised by $35,000 in early annual fundraising donations this month presented by two local banks, helping the Community Action Agency jump-start its end-of-year fundraising campaign.
With the bond measure approved by voters, CGCC is making plans to move forward with the projects approved in the college’s Facilities Master Plan. These investments provide needed safety, seismic, and technology infrastructure upgrades at The Dalles and Hood River campuses
A storm of entertainment is brewin’ in the Gorge and it’s hard not to get sucked up into this cyclone of gigs, art and music. Come on Storm Trackers! Take a ride in this most excellent guide starting with some Crazy Delicious Asian tonight, Nov. 20 at the Bargeway.
The Wasco County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has launched its annual blanket/coat drive, with three convenient drop-off locations. It will continue collecting items through February.
