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WHAT: Riverfront Rhythms Presents "Solid Brass"
WHAT: Riverfront Rhythms Presents "Solid Brass"
WHERE: Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way
WHEN: Friday, JUNE 25th, 6:30 pm
Contact: Diane Novak, Director 541-271-4816
WHEN: Friday, JUNE 25th, 6:30 pm
Contact: Diane Novak, Director 541-271-4816
Members include: Clell Laird, keyboard; Mike DuVal, bass; Dean Conyers, drums; Ron Carpani, woodwinds; Bob Richardson, trombone; Frosty West, cornet.
ON THE WATERFRONT AT THE
UMPQUA DISCOVERY CENTER IN REEDSPORT
Solid Brass was formed by a nucleus of members from the former Coos Bay Clambake Jazz Band. They play a variety of instrumental styles from early jazz through the swing era and utilize the various vocal talents for a pleasing listening experience.
Free Concert / Picnicking Welcome / Food vendors on site
Outdoors, lawn seating (bring your chairs or blankets)
(No pets, smoking or alcohol on concert site) 409 Riverfront Way, (541) 271-4816
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #2 of 8
WHAT: "Dinner and a Movie" in Reedsport
WHERE: Dinner at Highland Elementary School Cafeteria,
2605 Longwood Drive, Reedsport, Oregon
Movie at Pacific Auditorium, Reedsport Community
Charter School, 2260 Longwood Drive, Reedsport, Oregon
WHEN: Saturday, June 26, 2010
Dinner from 5:30 to 6:45
Movie from 7:00 to 9:30
COST: $10 per person
Charter School, 2260 Longwood Drive, Reedsport, Oregon
WHEN: Saturday, June 26, 2010
Dinner from 5:30 to 6:45
Movie from 7:00 to 9:30
COST: $10 per person
WHO: Sponsored by Future Business Leaders of America
to support the students competing at the FBLA National
Convention in Nashville
Contact: Barry Miller, FBLA Advisor, 541-271-2141, Ext. 515
to support the students competing at the FBLA National
Convention in Nashville
Contact: Barry Miller, FBLA Advisor, 541-271-2141, Ext. 515
FBLA Sponsors "Dinner and a Movie"
to Send Students to National Competition
to Send Students to National Competition
For one night only it will possible once again to catch both dinner and a movie right here in Reedsport. On Saturday, June 26, 2010, FBLA students and parents will be serving a spaghetti dinner at the Highland School cafeteria from 5:30 to 6:45 followed by a special showing of the movie "Avatar" at 7:00 in the Pacific Auditorium. The entire event costs only $10 per person, and all proceeds go toward supporting the four Reedsport Community Charter School students who will be traveling to Nashville, Tennessee, in July to compete in the Future Business Leaders of America national competition. Admission to the movie only is by donation. Tickets can be purchased at the Reedsport Community Charter School office, from FBLA members, or by calling 541-271-4064.
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WHAT: Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpture Championship
WHERE: Rainbow Plaza – Downtown Reedsport
WHEN: June 17-20, 2010
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
WHEN: June 17-20, 2010
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: (541) 271-3495
The Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships in Reedsport, Oregon will be held Father's Day Weekend, beginning Thursday June 17 through Sunday, June 20th. This will be the 11th annual event and will highlight "Outdoor Life" as the theme. Carvers from around the world will come to Reedsport to participate in this competition that "Takes Art To The Extreme". Carvers will have four days to complete their main sculpture and are required to compete in the daily 75 minute "quick carve events" beginning daily at 10:45am.
Carving starts at 8:00 am daily with a daily quick carve exhibition at 10:45 am and a daily Chainsaw Sculpting Auction at 5:30 pm Thursday through Saturday and 12:30 on Sunday. The event will also include a vendor, food fair. Friday night the public is invited to Tides Inn Bar a Grill for a Carvers reception to meet the Carvers that have come to Reedsport to compete and on Saturday a Corvette Show in the Fullhart Insurance Parking Lot starting at 10am.
New to the event this year on Saturday two Lumberjack Shows will be presented at 12:30 and 3:30. The Lumberjack activities will be Springboard Chop, Stock Saw, Standing Block Chop. Single Buck, Underhand Chop, Hot Saw, Axe Throw, and Birling (Log Rolling).
Log onto the web-site http://www.odcsc.com for all the latest news on this year's event or for more information contact the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce at (800) 247-2155.
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WHO: Flowers for the Food Pantry ()
WHAT: ½- or 1-gallon plastic pots for holding transplants - gallon jugs (milk, vinegar, etc) (rinsed and dried, please)
WHEN: Now through the end of June
Contact: Judy Miller 541-271-2890
Bouquets and plants are sold at Umpqua Bank to raise money for the AARP Food Pantry. AARP needs money for gas to pick up the food at the Douglas County Food Bank. AND they have to purchase the food. So far the flowers have raised $430. Last year's total was over $1,100. But I'm running out of planters. You can leave the planters at Umpqua Bank, or call to arrange to have them picked up.
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WHAT: Memorial Celebration Benefit
WHERE: Reedsport Community Building
WHEN: June 26, 2010, 5:00pm
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
CONTACT: Delaine Humphreys at the Family Resource Center (541) 271-9700 or
The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce (541) 271-3495
For a night of fun attend the Mystery Dinner Theater on Saturday, June 26th at the Reedsport Community Building. A Memorial Day Benefit Mystery Dinner Theater, "The Last Ride", will be performed by The Poison Pen Players starring Reedsport's Knox Story. A no host social hour will start at 5:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m. catered by the Schooner Inn Café. Please make reservations by calling The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber Office at (541) 271-3495. This is event is a benefit for the Memorial Day Celebration. Don't miss out on the Mystery Raffle to be held as part of the Mystery Dinner Theater. Raffle tickets are available at the Chamber office. The Mystery Raffle includes two nights lodging and breakfast at the Pelican Brew Pub at Cape Kiwanda Inn in Pacific City and many other mystery prizes . Help support the Reedsport Memorial Day Activities.
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WHAT: Community Garden Rental Plots Available
WHERE: The Great Garden, located between Highland Elementary and the softball fields
WHEN: Act now!
WHO: ORCCA Great Afternoons
Contact: Kate Grigg, Garden Coordinator at (541)-271-3926 or gardencoordinator@reedsport.k12.or.us
WHERE: The Great Garden, located between Highland Elementary and the softball fields
WHEN: Act now!
WHO: ORCCA Great Afternoons
Contact: Kate Grigg, Garden Coordinator at (541)-271-3926 or gardencoordinator@reedsport.k12.or.us
The Great Garden has a few rental plots available for this growing season. Now that the rain has let up a little, it's time to get outside, get your hands dirty and get growing! The cost is $30 per plot per year. For more information and to sign up, call the Great Afternoons business office at (541) 271-3926.
Great Afternoons is a program of Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA). To find out more about ORCCA, visit www.orcca.us.
Great Afternoons is a program of Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA). To find out more about ORCCA, visit www.orcca.us.
Kate Grigg
AmeriCorps Member
ORCCA Great Afternoons Garden Coordinator
541-271-3926
541-271-2143 (fax)
GardenCoordinator@reedsport.k12.or.us
"Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it, whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connected."
- Chief Seattle
AmeriCorps Member
ORCCA Great Afternoons Garden Coordinator
541-271-3926
541-271-2143 (fax)
GardenCoordinator@reedsport.k12.or.us
"Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it, whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connected."
- Chief Seattle
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What: Artists Fair
When: Now through August 7, 2010
Where: Reedsport Coffeehouse
Who: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
Contact: Kathleen Miller 541-271-2101
CDABA Seeks Donation of Art Pieces
As a part of its Artists Fair on Saturday, August 7, 2010, CDABA is making plans to sell art and is seeking donations of art. All kinds of art are being sought-- whether it is an original, new piece of art or a piece of art that is looking for a new home. The art can be any type of art, paintings, drawings, sculptures, printmaking, photography, jewelry, etc. The proceeds from the sales of the art pieces will go to benefit the various community projects CDABA sponsors, including the First Friday . . . Art for Everyone events, the Artist Showcase events, and the Confluence Fountain.
Anyone interested in donating a piece of art should contact Tamara Szalewski at the Mindpower Gallery (271-2485) or Kathleen Miller (271-2101) to make arrangements for the donation. CDABA is a local nonprofit and donations to CDABA are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and every donor should consult with his or her tax accountant.
Applications are also still being accepted for the Artist Fair. The Artist Fair will be held on the grounds of the Reedsport Coffeehouse, 2285 Longwood Drive, Reedsport, OR 97467. Artist who would like to have a display booth may submit an application together with the $25.00 to CDABA at PO Box 5, Reedsport, OR 97467. Artists may pick up an application from the Reedsport Coffeehouse, Mindpower Gallery, Kathi's Vintage Antiques or by contacting Kathleen Miller at kkmiller@reedsportlaw.com.
For more information about CDABA contact: Kathleen Miller at kkmiller@reedsportlaw.com or go to http://www.orgsites.com/or/cdaba.
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WHAT: Arnie Roblan Meet and Greet
WHERE: Tsunami Gallery in Gardiner
WHEN: Thursday July 1st from 5:30 Pm to 7:00 PM
Contact: Mack Holman at 541 271 1597
WHERE: Tsunami Gallery in Gardiner
WHEN: Thursday July 1st from 5:30 Pm to 7:00 PM
Contact: Mack Holman at 541 271 1597
Arnie Roblan Meet and Greet in Gardiner July 1, 2010
Mack Holman invites you to a meet and greet with State Representative Arnie Roblan at Tsunami Gallery in Gardiner to discuss issues important to the Gardiner community. Located in a building nearly 100 years old, the Tsunami Gallery features bronze sculptures, ceramics and watercolors from 15 artists, including bronzes crafted by the gallery's owner Mack Holman.
Thursday July 1st
5:30 Pm to 7:00 PM
Location:" 77207 Hwy 101, Gardiner, OR 97441
For more information please call Mack Holman at 541 271 1597
Thursday July 1st
5:30 Pm to 7:00 PM
Location:" 77207 Hwy 101, Gardiner, OR 97441
For more information please call Mack Holman at 541 271 1597
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Arnie Roblan Meet and Greet House Party
Steve and Sandy Reese will host a meet and greet social in their lovely home with State Representative Arnie Roblan Thursday, June 24 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at their home. Please contact Sandy Reese at 541 271 5481
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There are three places to view community events online:
http://www.lowerumpquahospital.org/ Click on the Community Calendar link
http://reedsportonline.com/
http://www.reedsport.or.us
There are three places to view community events online:
http://www.lowerumpquahospital.org/ Click on the Community Calendar link
http://reedsportonline.com/
http://www.reedsport.or.us
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