Civic Kids Presents Aladdin Jr. Opening March 1 at 7 p.m. at The Dalles Auditorium
The Dalles Civic Auditorium Children’s Theatre presents “Aladdin Jr.” March 1 & 8 at 7 p.m. and March 2 & 9 at 2 p.m. Aladdin JR. brings to life the beloved 1992 Disney film and the 2014 Broadway adaptation. It showcases over 30 talented students ages 8-13, from Oregon and Washington in an epic stage production that will surely leave spectators mesmerized.
TD History Forum goes to the Movies; Granada is focus on Feb. 22 at 12:30 p.m.
Co-owners Chuck and Debra Gomez have restored the art deco theater into a performing arts venue. A band appearing on the evening of Feb. 22 necessitated the earlier starting time for the history program.
School’s Out for Winter: SNOW DAY! 5-DAY WEEKEND!
Local kids and parents took advantage of the sweet pow at Dry Hollow Elementary today as D21 called a snow day on the edge of a four -day weekend. Can you say, That’s Snow Cool!
8th Street Beauty gets the shingles - the good kind
Workers with Valencia General Contracting, LLC of The Dalles were hard at it this morning, Feb. 10 at a beautiful Craftsman Style home in the 500 block of East 8th Street.
Question of the Week: Who Are you Rooting For in the Super Bowl?
Question of the Week: Who Are you Rooting For in the Super Bowl?
Sip, Stroke, and Socialize: Paint Nite Brings Creativity to Last Stop Saloon
The Dalles' Last Stop Saloon transformed into an artistic haven as it hosted "Paint Nite," led by local artist Denae' Manion.
Nominations for Teacher of the Year now open; deadline Feb. 6
We’ve all had one - that teacher that made us work harder, think deeper and push for something more than we thought we could achieve.
Honor them.
Name Them.
Nominate Them.
Tea Party Draws Young Royalty to TD Public Library
The Dalles Public Library transformed into a royal palace on Friday, Jan. 3, as children dressed as princes and princesses attended a lively tea party fit for nobility.
Ultimate Bazaar: Your Roundup of all things St. Nick & Nack Gorgewide
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.
TD’s OG Brings The Cree Style: Round Dance and Pow Wow Musician performs Dec. 13
Mr. Wood, a Walla Walla/Cree Native, is a composer, singer, and performer of Cree Style Round Dance and Pow Wow music. Thanks to a generous grant from the Wasco County Cultural Trust, Mr. Wood will also perform for the students of Chenowith Elementary School on the afternoon of December 13. The Chenowith program will also include a student performance by the Eagle Quest Drum Group.
Festival of Trees Brings Holiday Cheer, Supports Local Healthcare
The annual Festival of Trees lit up The Dalles Civic Auditorium on the evening of Dec. 6, raising thousands of dollars in funds for local healthcare through an auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees.
Kiwanis programs for December 2024
Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s and visitors are welcome.
WAGAP Moves Focus from Warming Shelter to Temporary Family Housing
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.
You Want More Pot, You got it: Pots on the Rocks is back in TD on Nov. 16
On Saturday, Nov. 16, between noon and 2 p.m. potters and ceramists will sell a wide variety of their functional and non-functional clay pieces beside the Columbia River in the Port of The Dalles. Learn more here.
City of White Salmon seeks applicants for $3,000 scholarships
The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to pursue post-secondary education in fall 2025. Learn more here.
Festival Mushrooms in Stevenson as hundreds flock for fungi
The “Mushroom Hunt,” drew 350 participants to collect stamps from various locations and invited them to attend special events, presentations and demonstrations. More than 30 local businesses participated as those seeking fruiting bodies grew from the Mushroom Gala.
Hood River, Maupin, Antelope awarded $225k to reduce wildfire risks
As wildfire increasingly impacts communities across the state, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is working with communities to improve their resilience through newly awarded grant funds. The OSFM awarded $3 million to 40 communities across the state to create defensible space and other wildfire risk reduction projects.
Kiwanis programs for November 2024
Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s and visitors are welcome.
Haven vigil puts light on domestic violence; Magill, Herkshan awarded
Survivors of violence stay for a multitude of reasons, be they financial, religious, fear, and more. Survivors of violence are more likely to die after they leave the violent relationship and the perpetrator has lost all control/access to them. We must stop asking "Why didn't they just leave" and instead start asking the real question of "Why perpetrators of Domestic Abuse choose to abuse"? Because Domestic Violence is always a choice that is being made by the perpetrator.
Argh, where's me Trick-or-Treat Guide? We'll hook you up
Halloween is here, and the Columbia River Gorge is offering a variety of events to suit every level of thrill-seeker. From family-friendly trick-or-treats to adult costume parties, there's something for everyone. Here's a look at what's happening in the area this spooky season:
