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The principal of Sonrise Academy, Sebastian Frank Sarvabui, 61, was arrested Monday on charges of harassment, first-degree attempted criminal …
Wendy’s Tea & Auction on Saturday is an opportunity for community members to dress up, ladies to don a hat (or not) and enjoy a cultural enrichment experience that raises funds to train the leaders of tomorrow. The 15th annual high tea at 1:30 p.m. on March 3 is sponsored by Sonrise Academy and presented by the Wendy Ott Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
Two weeks before he was hired to take the helm at Sonrise Academy in The Dalles, Frank Sarvabui almost pitched his administrator’s certificate, thinking he would not need it anymore. “I was going through some old paperwork and came across it. I thought, ‘I oughta just toss this out’ but for some reason I couldn’t — and it turned out to be a God thing,” he said.
Sonrise Academy students participate May 4 in a local worship service tied to the National Day of Prayer, an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May.
Six students from Sonrise Academy in The Dalles spent the day in Salem Monday serving legislators as honorary pages.
Sonrise Academy celebrated Constitution Day by receiving pocket-size Constitutions from Darlien France, an original member of the Wasco County Constitution Bicentennial Commission that buried a Constitution-related time capsule in honor of the anniversary, 25 years ago.
Sonrise Academy presents the play production of “Second Chance,” sequel to “Small Town Christmas Carol” presented in December.
HIGH TEA: Wendy and Friends High Tea and Auctions will be celebrating its 10th annual tea on Saturday, March 2, at 1 p.m. at The Dalles Middle School. This event is sponsored by Sonrise Academy and presented by the Wendy Ott Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Tickets are on sale now for $18 in advance or $22 at the door. Group Rates are also available. Tickets are on sale at Sonrise Academy or from tea hostesses. For information call 541-298-8922. BOOK SALE: The Dalles Friends of Library used book sale, Saturday March 2, 10 a.m. to noon, will be at 722 Court St., at the Book Barn behind the Library. It is the first sale of the year and features lots of gardening books, and a little something for everyone including audio books on tape and lots of free stuff. Proceeds aid the library and their community programs. Help support Literacy. February 24 SMART FUNDRAISER: The Dalles chapter of SMART, Start Making a Reader Today, will hold its annual fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 24, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Sunshine Mill complex, 901 E. Second St., The Dalles. This event helps support one-on-one reading by adult volunteers with kindergarten through third grade students. It also provides free books for the students to take home to have as their own. Free wine tasting is provided by Quenett Winery and Copa di Vino. Many local restaurants are providing an array of hors d’oeuvres. A raffle and silent auction will feature many items donated by local businesses and individuals. Live music is also on the agenda. Tickets are $20 at Klindt’s Booksellers and at the door during the event.
