The Mid-Columbia Senior Center is looking for medical equipment donations for its Medical Loan Closet. We are desperately in need of shower chairs, wheelchairs, and 4-wheel walkers (the ones with a seat and brakes). The program is run on donations and props those up who have health and mobility problems. Use the items for a month or a year, whatever is needed. And donate your medical equipment back when it is no longer useful to you.

— July 7 is The Dalles Public Works Director Dave Anderson. — July 14 Supervisor Stevie Stevenson talks about The Next Door Runaway Homeless Youth Services. — July 21 Zoom meeting (no meeting at Spooky’s) City Manager Matthew Klebes addresses his new job. — July 28 is Dennis Knox, President and CEO of Mid-Columbia Medical Center

“This is the largest show in Oregon,” Horvath said, noting the Blues Festival in downtown Portland would rival it, but not in the size of mortars. “They have more shots but they are not as big as these.”

This week’s question of the week is a festive, summery question meant to open the box on good memories of days gone by.

Tucker and Dillon Dawkins, ages 11 and 13, were bagging some big ones this morning, June 30, as they worked on removing weeds from a hill for a family member at 1000, E. 16th St., The Dalles.

Two-time winners - 2004 and 2022 - the Flores family have been impressing locals with their standout yard for decades. They recently won the Beautification Award from the Dalles Beautification Committee for July.

With forecasted temperatures set to torch things off this weekend, we thought we’d get the hot poop on how to beat the heat, and locals had a ton of suggestions. So load up your Super Soaker and take a dive into the deep end and don’t forget to put a wet towel around your neck.

Temperatures in the triple digits this weekend will, no doubt, drive people to the river. But water temps on the Columbia are a tad under 59 degrees Fahrenheit today, June 24, according to USGS information logged at The Dalles Dam. Sounds shocking. You might just want to chill under the mist of a waterfall. Long-term here are some suggestions to keep your home on ice.

The 2nd street food cart pod at 801 E 2nd St in downtown The Dalles. is looking a little busier these days, and for good reason: Jenny Marie’s Italian Ice and Custard has opened for business! “I wanted to create a place where people could spend time together and create memories,” said Jenny Loughmiller, food truck owner and flavor maker.

We bring a 9-foot Steinway grand piano on a flatbed trailer to National Parks, urban greenspaces, working ranches, farms, and historical sites for classical music concerts that connect people with each landscape.

This year the Foundation received 50 nominations from fellow educators, supervisors, parents, and others in the community. Not only are the staff and volunteers recognized for their efforts, the winners also receive a $500 cash award. Four winners are chosen each year from a very qualified pool of nominees. Find out who won here.

The Dalles’ Linda Pishion jumped out of an airplane for her 70th birthday some five years ago. So, why would the avid horse trainer be afraid of a little mule ride?

Columbia Gorge Community College held an outdoor graduation ceremony in their amphitheater at 3 p.m. on Friday June 17th, 2022. CCCNews would like to extend our congratulations to the graduates on their hard work and perseverance!

Harley Newland and his wife, Julie, give column writer Sarah Cook a tour of their local landmark of a yard.

On Monday June 13th, Mayor Rich Mays and The Dalles City Council honored six of the Riverhawk Track squad, in recognition of their high achievement at the State meet and their season- or two- of hard work.

Fourth-graders hit the trail Tuesday morning, June 7, at Dry Hollow Elementary as the classes re-enacted the Oregon Trail historical journey from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City.

City of The Dalles Beautification Committee’s Beautification Award for June goes to Lynn and Carol Miller at 820 West 12th St. in The Dalles.

Activities include a color run/walk, pronoun button-making and “Let’s taco ‘bout it,” which will feature tacos, an informational discussion of LGBTQ+ issues and a viewing of the documentary Texas Strong. Interested people may RSVP for the events, request accessibility accommodations, and get the Zoom links by emailing EQUAL@cgcc.edu.

The first weekend in June is Oregon’s traditional Free Fishing Weekend. And each year The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and its partners sponsor several free fishing events throughout the state. To find an event near you, and to check out other family fishing events throughout the spring and fall, visit our Take the family fishing page.

The Dalles High School graduating seniors returned to their former grade schools this morning, June 3, to do the walk of fame as school children cheered their accomplishments. It is all part of the activities as they prepare for their final TDHS function, graduation on June 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Amaton Field behind the high school, 220 E. 10th Street.