This Week in Gorge Entertainment Aug. 31
When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Quiet Riot, Resolectrics, Ben Warren Band, Far Out West, Chihuahua Desert, Megan Alder Ted Horwitz and Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’.
2021 TDHS Girls Soccer Preview
Every Fall sport started practice for the 2021 season last week. Girls soccer is one of them and it’s a team a lot of us are looking forward to watching. The Hawks had a winning season last year and in the league playoffs, lost in heartbreaking fashion to rival Hood River Valley in 2nd overtime.
Boka Marimba to bring world music to HR Sept. 12
The sound of African marimba is coming to the Gorge, along with the music of Mexico, Eastern Europe, Japan and other far-flung locations, as the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association presents Music from the Global Village, a new monthly music series.
TD Students back to school today, Aug. 30; Parents seem pretty happy
Students across The Dalles returned to almost regular School today, Monday, Aug. 30 as classes are meeting in full and teachers and staff are now instructing in person. It has been about 18 months since this has been possible, due to the pandemic.
Pathways Health Connect Helps Man Get His Life Back After Knee Surgery
When a system works as designed and allows someone to provide the highest level of service, it can bring immense satisfaction, especially when it enables someone to help another human being improve their quality of life.
MCCAC Receives $1.5 Million to Develop Navigation Center in The Dalles
The Navigation Center will serve as a comprehensive resource center for low-income community members and those experiencing houselessness in the Mid-Columbia region and become the new permanent location of The Dalles tiny home shelters.
Kiwanis Steak Feed Cancelled
The Dalles Kiwanis Club has decided to cancel this year’s Steak Feed fundraiser out of the utmost care and concern for its beloved community’s health and well-being. The event was initially scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 9.
Fire Boss a Game Changer in Gorge; Unflappable Pilots prove their worth
The Fire Boss and their pilots are giving firefighters a strategic advantage as the converted crop dusters can quickly respond and pummel flames through scooping water on the Columbia River. They are quickly becoming a fan favorite for government agencies looking to out blazes before they get too big.
Lyle Has a Great First Day Back to School
“We’ve had a great first day of school,” said Ann Varkados, Lyle School District Superintendent. “Kids are excited to be there and teachers are excited. We’re looking forward to having kids in class every day.”
COVID sick turn to animal dewormer; poison control center calls spike
Locally, Coastal Farm & Ranch in The Dalles has put up signs warning that its ivermectin products are for animal use only. The sign says, in part, “Despite media reports that Ivermectin could potentially be used to treat people with Covid-19, these products are not safe and are not approved for humans.”
CGOA Welcomes Musicians for a New Season of Rehearsals and Performances
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra is seeking performers for their Sinfonietta, Voci Choir, Jazz Collective Big band, Stages Theatre, Youth Chorus and String Quartet ensembles!
Calling All Photographers! City of The Dalles Photo Contest Deadline is August 31st
If you have photos of The Dalles, or want to take a few, this is your chance to help the City and possibly earn a cash prize.
Grocery Outlet Donates Nearly $3,000 in Groceries to St. Vincent de Paul
Grocery Outlet is helping to feed the hungry in The Dalles.
Governor Brown Announces Statewide Outdoor Mask Requirements
Governor Kate Brown announced new statewide outdoor mask requirements to help stop the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. Effective Friday, August 27, masks will be required in most public outdoor settings, including large outdoor events, where physical distancing is not possible, and regardless of vaccination status.
NWASCO D21 Holds Listening Session; Drafts Back to School Plan
North Wasco County Public School District 21 hosted a listening session to hear staff and community questions and concerns about returning to full-time in-person learning on August 30th. Stakeholder feedback was then incorporated into D21’s 2021-2022 Back to School Plan during the school board work session.
Pacific Power Proposes Surcharge Increase to Fund Rate Discounts for Low-income Washingtonians
The goal of the increase would be to help pay for a rate-discount program for low-income Washingtonians.
Delta Variant spiking COVID Cases In Wasco County; Just 44 Adult ICU Beds Available Statewide
The Oregon Health Authority’s daily report on COVID-19 cases in Wasco County shows a continuing rise as the Delta variant of the virus is outpacing peak numbers from last fall. Wasco County registered 105 cases in the past three days, Aug. 23- Aug. 25.
Zaugg Lives for Free Elections, Transparency; And Yes, She's a Girl Scout
COVID Schmovid! Girl Scout Leader Chrissy Zaugg and her troop persevered to produce a video on free elections and transparency last fall when the pandemic killed social gatherings. The video got rave reviews. And last week, the Oregon Secretary of State awarded Zaugg the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award for her efforts.
New Partnership Intends to Reopen Pastime Tavern in Dufur
A new partnership appears to be brewing in Dufur as some untimely deaths have pushed back the opening of Papa’s Pastime during the past year.
