But, they’re gonna need our help.

Non-Emergent Medical Transportation drivers have clicked off more than 3.8 million miles as they have helped rural residents get to their healthcare appointments. Additional drivers are currently needed.

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From D21 Interim Super speaking on the reopening of schools to wildlife Biologist Bill Weiler and the proposed Ulka trail are all hot topics at The Dalles Kiwanis Thursday meetings. Check it out here.

Throughout April and May, staff has planned a variety of virtual events with the goal of sharing the proposed revisions and providing opportunities for public input. This includes virtual open houses, Ask the Planner events, Planning Commission work sessions, and presentations.

When she was just seven years old, Jayson asked Josie if she wanted to play a bigger role in their family’s giving to a local homeless shelter. Josie jumped at the chance, though she wasn’t exactly sure what he meant at that point.

North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) is holding a vaccine clinic this Saturday, April 3, with the one- dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. To sign up for the clinic, please visit our website at www.ncphd.org.

The Dalles is known for it’s love of community clean ups, but this group is taking community clean up to a whole new level.

Mike Morena, 36, of The Dalles controls a Tracmow remote control lawnmower at Dry Hollow Elementary this morning. The mower on tracks is capable of cutting the steep hillsides at the school, while the operator can safely walk behind it.

The legends and myths from Mount Olympus will be presented in April once you get access to the “key.” There are activities for all ages in this month’s newsletter. Read more.

Step inside with artist Edourd Vuillard this April. He gives you that feeling of being a fly on the wall. Kerry Cobb’s April Art News also features authors Margaret Atwood and Timothy Egan, the art of Vuillard, and the music of Brenda Lee, Jerry Vale and Nat King Cole. Click here to get the entire newsletter.

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The Pesticide Stewardship Partnership program has reported a downward trend in pesticide detections over the last ten years.

An auction to benefit Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association opens on April 8th and runs online through April 11th. The event features almost 100 items: fine art from local artists, delicious and creative dining experiences, and fun outdoor excursions. The nonprofit presents a variety of music via concerts and stage productions in The Columbia Gorge throughout the year. Read more here.

THE DALLES, OR — Offering empowerment through education, the Columbia Basin Care Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for students pursuing healthcare careers.

The $2,500 scholarships support health-related studies in a variety of areas, such as nursing, food and nutrition, public health, social services, and more.

The City of White Salmon will be giving away a tree seedling and free bag of bark mulch for each family, while supplies last. Trees and mulch will be available on a first come, first served basis beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Rheingarten Park at the picnic pavilion in the SE corner of the park.

“St. Pat’s at St. Pete’s” is going virtual this year. It is the 23rd-annual St. Patrick’s Day concert benefiting St. Peter’s Landmark after last year's COVID-19 cancellation. The videotaped program will be posted to YouTube on March 17.

Community Cleanups in The Dalles are rebooting after a hiatus due to the coronavirus.
The next clean-up is scheduled for March 13 at 10 a.m. Meet at Thompson Park. Wear appropriate clothing such as boots and jeans, and gloves are also great for protecting your hands.