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Eli Howard kicks off at Bargeway on Wed., March 15 in week of Irish-inspired fun

Eli Howard kicks off at Bargeway on Wed., March 15 in week of Irish-inspired fun

Tom Peterson
Art, Business, Columns, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, The Dalles

Eli Howard hits the Bargeway on Wednesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. Howard was at The Dalles Art Center last May with his full ensemble, Eli Howard & the Greater Good. Good show! And there is much more on tap in this week’s edition of all things entertainment in the Gorge. St. Patrick’s day be bringing some fine acts and chances to swing your lover to and fro, even some kilts to keep your pint chasing comfortable.

The Dalles Art Center at risk of closing; hours and staff reduced

The Dalles Art Center at risk of closing; hours and staff reduced

Tom Peterson
Art, Business, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Home Page, The Dalles

On Monday, March 13, The Dalles Art Center sent out an email letting members know that if $3,500 cannot be raised by March 31, the Board plans on moving ahead with “the painful responsibility of closing The Dalles Art Center by April 15th. This is a public appeal to all residents and businesses to help us avoid such a devastating loss to the community.”

Drag shows, Bands, Author Talks, Comedians just a piece of this week's entertainment pie in the Gorge

Drag shows, Bands, Author Talks, Comedians just a piece of this week's entertainment pie in the Gorge

Jim Drake
Art, Business, Columns, Education, Entertainment, Environment, History, Home Page, Hood River County, Wasco County, The Dalles

The soup is boiling over in this edition of Gorge Entertainment. Drag shows, history, culture, literature, acrobatics, Irish music, bubbles, author talks, Rock-n-Roll, symphony, movies and plays are on tap. Jim Drake takes us on his most epic dive yet into all things entertaining in the Gorge. Just looking for something this weekend or tonight? Check out our events calendar. EZ Peasy.

March entertainment coming in like a lion; Get out there and roar!

March entertainment coming in like a lion; Get out there and roar!

Jim Drake
Art, Business, Columns, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, The Dalles, Wasco County

Choice is huge this week as Jim Drake brings us the latest, greatest in entertainment happenings throughout the Gorge. Music, Literature, and Comedy, are springing up like wildflowers as we tilt closer to the sun. Check out this week’s most comprehensive listing here. There is something happening near you. Looking for a show tonight - check out our community calendar. It’s got it all.

Debra's Last Day: No dry eyes as Insurance Agent Klaviter retires

Debra's Last Day: No dry eyes as Insurance Agent Klaviter retires

Tom Peterson
Business, Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

On Tuesday, Feb. 28, Debra Klaviter hugged her clients and thanked them as they came into her Farmers Insurance agency at the corner of Fourth and Washington Streets. Farmers took a chance on her 22 years after she worked for years with Steve Hudson at State Farm. “They said they were going to make me a star. I jumped in a fast-running river running and I had to swim to shore,” she said of her first few years in business. 

TD March Kiwanis Programs: Scouting, Bank Mergers, HR Bridge Project, Next Door

TD March Kiwanis Programs: Scouting, Bank Mergers, HR Bridge Project, Next Door

Karl Vercouteren
Business, Education, History, Positive News

Mar. 2 speaker is Deidre Baumgarten on opportunities to serve through Scouting programs. Mar. 9 speaker is Amanda Lawrence from Next Door. Feb. 16 Kevin Greenwood from Port of Hood River will address the H.R. Bridge project. Mar. 23 Columbia Bank managers Carmen Myers and Rod Cole will talk about what’s happening in banking and their bank’s merger with Umpqua Bank.

Adventist Health Lays off 59 administrators to save $100 million; MCMC Acquisition still awaiting regulatory approvals

Adventist Health Lays off 59 administrators to save $100 million; MCMC Acquisition still awaiting regulatory approvals

Tom Peterson
Business, Home Page, The Dalles

Adventist Health is in the process of purchasing Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles with promises of investing $100 million over the next ten years. Fierce Healthcare Just reported Adventist is laying off 59 administrators at its headquarters in Roseville, Calif. The money will be reinvested into its hospitals and clinics “to help realign directly where care is delivered.” Meanwhile, the buyout of MCMC is awaiting regulatory approvals from both the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Justice.

Snow Schmo - go catch a show - Bands, Books, brews abound this week

Snow Schmo - go catch a show - Bands, Books, brews abound this week

Jim Drake
Art, Business, Columns, Education, Entertainment, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, Wasco County, The Dalles

The flakes outside are real. Don’t become one. Take a moment to look at all the live entertainment and opportunities to grab a libation, see friends and hear some music or even get into writing your own book. It’s all here in this week’s most-inclusive guide to all things musical and artful in the gorge.

The Local Dish: New Sandwich Cart brings flavor boom in fat sandwiches

The Local Dish: New Sandwich Cart brings flavor boom in fat sandwiches

Columbia Community Connection
Business, Art, Entertainment, Home Page, The Dalles

The menu was small but deep offering a host of different sandwiches, two soups, chips and cookies. Modestly priced between $8 and $10 a sandwich these bad boys delivered up some satisfaction without breaking the bank.   All four of us salivated over differing items, and we took off our gloves and knocked out a sandwich superfecta to make a New York deli person salivate.

Neal Creek Forest Products is Opening a Second Location in The Dalles

Neal Creek Forest Products is Opening a Second Location in The Dalles

Columbia Community Connection
Business, Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Hood River County

Neal Creek Forest Products, a local provider of premium firewood, landscaping materials, and snow removal services, has announced the opening of its second location in The Dalles, Oregon. The grand opening celebration will take place on Friday, March 3, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST, with ribbon cutting festivities with The Dalles Chamber of Commerce taking place from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. PST.

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