Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times. High 96F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph..
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Clear skies. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times. Low near 60F. Winds light and variable.
The Wasco County Cultural Trust Coalition (www.wascoculturaltrust.org) has announced the recipients of its 2022 grant awards. The coalition receives funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust (culturaltrust.org). A public awards ceremony and reception will be held Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at The Dalles Art Center, 220 E. Fourth St., The Dalles.
Seven grants were awarded for the following projects:
$2,000 for “Mill Creek Grange Accessibility” to provide ADA access to the historic grange hall, managed by Mill Creek Development Club.
$2,000 for ”Embracing Community Diversity through Library Programming” a program occurring during three different cultural heritage months sponsored by The Dalles Public Library.
$850 for a community production of the musical “Godspell Jr.” sponsored by the UCC church.
$2,000 to The Southern Wasco County Library towards printing “Chaff in the Wind, Centennial Edition reprint,” a local history written by local residents with new chapters including an oral chapter added; the library also received $2,000 for “Maupin Centennial Celebration Warm Springs Traditional Dancers” for a performance at the May 21 Maupin Daze Centennial Celebration.
$1,040 to The North Wasco County Education Foundation to go towards “Equipment for Music Matters in The Dalles.”
$300 to Serious Theatre for “Modern Music Informing Visual Art,” a community presentation of live piano music coupled with a simultaneous production of visual art in response to the music. All of the programs and presentations are free and open to the public.
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