For the History Buffs and Music Lovers
The last HISTORY missives were way back in February, when we had five well-attended Regional History Forum programs at the Original Courthouse. The last MUSIC announcement was for the Cascade Singers’ “St. Pat’s at St. Pete’s” event that never happened— you'll recall that March 17, 2020 was the very day everything closed down because of COVID-19. We’re still in the precautionary stages re: the virus. But some things are happening. So get out your calendar and check some links and prepare to find out what’s happening.
2-Minute Weekly News Update
Columbia Community Connection News presents a brand new weekly roundup of honest local news. Featuring The Dalles' own Yahaira Alvarez, CCC's newest video journalist.
"Magic Mushrooms" on Oregon's 2020 Ballot
Voters are set to decide the fate of a law that would allow the use of “Magic Mushrooms” in the treatment of mental health conditions. If Oregonians approve the measure, it would make Oregon the first state to legalize the use of psilocybin to treat mental illness in adults 21 years of age and older.
Flagstone loses another resident to COVID-19
Sadly, a 12th person has died from Flagstone Senior Living in The Dalles, connected to the COVID-19 outbreak there. They passed away on Oct. 12 at a Portland hospital. Wasco County has now had 15 deaths related to COVID-19. The deaths at Flagstone have occurred among residents of the facility’s memory support unit, where all 30 residents tested positive for COVID-19.
Indigenous People's Day Community Movie Night
“Friends, Family, Columbia Gorge Community & Extended Relations! Let's watch a movie together~ Gather up your quaran-team and pass around the popcorn!” reads the posting of a facebook event being hosted here in the Gorge.
On October 12th, 2020 a free online screening of GATHER, a powerful documentary about the reclamation of Native Food Sovereignty is being hosted by Kenji Stasiewicz and Sullivan Mackintoch in honor of Indigenous People’s Day.
USFS Controlled Burns Continue in The Gorge Today
The Forest Service in collaboration with Oregon Department of Forestry and Washington Department of Natural Resources will continue with controlled burn efforts today in area of Courtney Road between Lyle and Bingen. Crews spent the last two days working in the Catherine Creek and Courtney road areas to create fuel line breaks to prevent large forest fires and to restore Oregon White Oak habitat.
Pastor Tyler: Calls for help come from Southern Oregon
We have a chance to be a good neighbor in the next couple weeks! Folks have lost everything in Southern Oregon due to wildfire and are asking for our help. Find out how to help here.
Drive in Movie Month at the Mill
The Sunshine Mill Winery will be hosting film festivals and 3 nights of Halloween themed movies for the month of October. They have converted their gavel lot into a drive-in movie theater equipped with a gigantic viewing screen. The drive up movies at the mill can host around 40 cars, tickets run about $30 a car for each day or each night session of the film festivals and $20 a car for the Halloween movie nights. Add on Snack packages are available for the Halloween movies, costing $10 which includes a soda, popcorn, candy, and a hotdog.
Meet the Candidates: The Dalles City Council Position # 4 - F. John Ercole, John Grant & Dan Richardson
The Dalles City Council Seat Position # 4 is up for grabs with the retirement of Councilor Linda Miller. F. John Ercole, John Grant and Dan Richardson are all vying for the seat. Read there candidate profiles here at Columbia Community Connection.
Meet the Candidates: The Dalles City Council Position # 5 - Rod Runyon & Tiffany Prince
Challenger Tiffany Prince is challenging incumbent Rod Runyon for The Dalles City Council Position # 5. Read their candidate profiles here at Columbia Community Connection.
Meet the Candidates: The Dalles City Mayoral Race - Jason Garrett Gibson, Solea Kabakov & Rich Mays
Incumbent Rich Mays finds himself up against two challengers in the race for The Dalles City Mayor. Challengers Solea Kabakov and Jason Garrett Gibson are seeking the position. Read their candidate profiles here at Columbia Community Connection.
Meet the Candidates: The Dalles City Council Position #2 - Dr. John Willer & Darcy Long-Curtiss
Dr. John Willer is challenging incumbent Darcy Long-Curtiss for the The Dalles City Council Seat Position #2. Read all about them in these candidate profiles at Columbia Community Connection.
Get to know your TD candidates... and vote
The Nov. 3 general election races for The Dalles City Council and Mayor have a multitude of candidates from which to choose. Each position is contested. And they are all nonpartisan positions. We have candidate profiles on our website.
The Wildlife Superheroes of Rowena
Sponsored by David Rogers at Seal Kote Plus Inc. - Rowena wildlife clinic has been dedicated to helping injured animals for 20 years. Nestled in Rowena, OR, this non-profit clinic is ready to assist and help native animals of the Columbia River Gorge. Injured animals brought to Rowena are gracefully cared for and released back into their natural habitat after being cared for.
Forest Service to Conduct Prescribed Burns in the Columbia River Gorge
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Forest Service (CRGNSA) has announced that it will be conducting several prescribed burns in the Courtney Road and Tracy Hill area between Lyle and Bingen in Klickitat County, Washington.
Newlands, You're Beautiful
The Beautification Committee for the city of The Dalles awarded Julie and Harley Newland of 419 E. 10th Street the homeowner the beautification award in partnership with Columbia Gorge Real Estate. Columbia Community Connection serving Wasco, Gilliam and Sherman Counties, The Dalles, Dufur, Tygh Valley, Maupin, Goldendale, Wishram, Dallesport, Lyle, White Salmon & Hood River.
New Coffee Co. Opens in Mosier
Randonneé carries local roasts made with beans from many different countries including Guatemala, Ethiopia and Mexico.
“I’ve owned 10 Speed Coffee for 15 years,” said McGeeney. “10 Speed Coffee has gone on more of a wholesale route.” Wholesaling coffee requires a lot of consistency as opposed to creativity. For McGeeney there was a strong desire to get to engage with new beans, new roasts and create some truly delicious flavors right here in the gorge. And so Randoneé was born!
Get Ghoulish this October on A Historic Tour of Downtown The Dalles
Haunted history, macabre accounts, and funny anecdotes of Downtown The Dalles will be on-demand during the 2nd Annual The Dalles Main Street’s Ghost Walk. Starting October 9th through Halloween, The Dalles Main Street invites walkers to take a self-guided tour of Downtown The Dalles. Tour-goers will use a map provided at check out to find locations with posters, use their smart device to scan the posted QR code, and be instantly taken to a short video story of the location’s haunts or hilarious history.
At 106, Laura says 'stay ornery'
Words from Drew Myron, marketing director of Columbia Basin Care in The Dalles
THE DALLES — Laura Ashbrenner, a fashion illustrator and Oregon artist, turns 106 on October 3, 2020. What's her secret to a good long life? "Stay ornery," she says with a sly smile.
Community Garden that Gives Back
The community garden located at Calvary Baptist Church is still producing its fall crops. Seen growing were squash, beans, kale, and spinach. The garden is organized by Ty Haight, who planted most of the garden boxes.
