History hopping for the One and Only Eleanor Borg on Sat, Feb. 18 in TD
Linda Wilson was in Eleanor Borg’s acrobat and tap class in the early 1950s. But who are the others? Wilson presents a retrospective of the long-time teacher and community activist in her Regional History Forum program Saturday, Feb. 18, 1:30 p.m., at the Original Courthouse in The Dalles. Former Borg dance and pony club students are invited to bring photos and memorabilia and stay for a group photo after the program. (Photo courtesy of Linda Wilson)
From Karl Vercouteren:
“Her Name Was Eleanor: Teacher, Dancer, Equestrian, Activist” is the title of the February 18 program at the Original Wasco County Courthouse, 410 West 2nd Place in The Dalles. Saturday’s program begins at 1:30 p.m. and is the third in a month-long series of presentations.
Eleanor Borg led students in her pony club on an annual trail ride from The Dalles to the Wasco County Fair in Tygh Valley. Linda Wilson will tell the story of Borg, who taught dance and equestrian skills to several generations of local children. The program is the Feb. 18 installment of the Regional History Forum at The Original Courthouse in The Dalles beginning at 1:30 p.m. (Photo by Doug Leash)
Linda Wilson was Eleanor Borg’s student and helped develop the mural honoring her teacher that was painted in last summer’s MuralFest. Former students are invited to bring memorabilia and share memories. At 3 p.m. following the program, Borg’s students are invited to gather at the mural of Borg in the alley next to City Hall for a group photo.
Seating at the old courthouse is limited, so come early. Admission to the program is free but donations are welcome. There is a TV monitor on the ground floor of the 1859 courthouse to serve those unable to climb the stairs. Refreshments will be served after the program.
In 2020, CCCNews went in search of the original Sugar Bowl, an ice cream hand-out and bar that was originally sat near Ninth and Trevitt streets. We discovered it was purchased by Borg in the ‘50s and moved a mile f its current location on Webber Street. There, it became her dance school among other things. See that story here.
