1) The Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary Society The Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary Society
2) Riverfront Rhythms present "SMALL TOWN RUMORS" Country, Rock & Roll, 50's Classics
3) Volunteers for DuneFest 2010
4) Library Renovation Committee Meeting
5) Christmas In July work day begins with Breakfast
6) Overdue Fines are Back - Reedsport Branch Library
7) Gardiner Annual 4th of July Picnic Potluck & Gardiner Fireworks July 4th 2010 International Paper Site
8) A THOUSAND CRANE REUNION (with international participation)
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What: A THOUSAND CRANE REUNION (with international participation)
When: Thursday, July 8, 2010
Time: 5:00pm for saying Hi!
6:30pm for Peace Readings and Poetry
Peace Memories
Where: Reedsport Coffeehouse
All Cranes and lovers of Peace are invited to come greet the International Cranes visiting Reedsport from far away places. Heather, Ron, Laleyna and Julian from New Zealand and Eileen Tuuri and Katie from British Columbia as well as Sidney and Teri. A few others are expected as well. The Cranes of late have been a dying breed and this will be a chance to remember fondly the old times and the accomplishments and to maintain the spark of light for Peace in the world.
If you know of any former Cranes or folks who would like to catch up with some important members of Coastal Douglas's growth, please let them know of the reunion. For more information call Joe Coyne 271-2103
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WHAT: Gardiner Annual 4th of July Picnic Potluck
WHAT: Gardiner Fireworks July 4th 2010 International Paper Site
WHEN: Picnic begins @ noon / Fireworks @ dusk
WHERE: South end of Front Street
WHAT TO BRING: Main Dish with salad or dessert & donation
WHY: To celebrate with good food, neighbors & fun
HOW: Games & Prizes
CONTACT: Dixie Hash 541-271-4005
The great NW snail race; egg-toss; waterballoon toss; watermelon-eating contest; and much more!
Fourth of July T-Shirts, designed locally by Jerry Solley
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WHAT: Overdue Fines are Back
WHERE: Reedsport Branch Library
WHEN: Beginning July 1, 2010
Contact: Library Staff @ 541-271-3500
Library overdue fines are back. For two years, the Douglas County Library System has not charged overdue fines for late materials. Continuing budget cuts have made charging late fees necessary. Beginning with materials checked out or renewed July 1, 2010, fines will be charged for materials kept past the due date. The fines will be as follows:
Overdue 1-7 days, 50¢ per item
· Overdue 8-14 days, $1.00 per item (50¢ more)
· Overdue more than 14 days, $2.00 per item ($1.00 more)
The maximum overdue fine per item is $2.00
"As our resources shrink, we have to limit our services," according to Library Director Max Leek. "Overdue fines allow us to increase our revenues slightly, and they encourage people to keep library materials circulating." The cost of replacing a lost card is also going up, from $1.50 to $3.00, and the number of times loans may be renewed is being reduced from three times to two. All changes go into effect with the new fiscal year on July 1, 2010. Visit the library website http://dclibrary.us for more information.
Tips to Avoid Overdue Fines
Keep track of due dates. Save the slip you receive at checkout that shows the due dates. Visit your online account anytime to see a list of items checked out to your card, including due dates. Or ask staff in person or by phone.
Sign up for e-mail notices. This courtesy service provides an advance reminder of upcoming due dates. Sign up at any Douglas County Library System location.
Renew loans before the due date. Most items may be renewed up to two times, if no one has placed a hold request.
Return items to the most convenient DCLS location, regardless of where you borrowed it.
Following are the new hours for the Reedsport Branch Library beginning July 1, 2010:
Monday 10-6
Tuesday 10-7
Wednesday 10-6
Thursday 11-6
Friday 10-4
Saturday closed
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What......Christmas In July work day begins with Breakfast
Where St John's Catholic Church St John's Way
When ..July 10 Saturday 7:30 a:m
Who..Christmas In July Program
Contact..Family Resource Center 541 271 9700 or Church of God 541 271
3928
Where St John's Catholic Church St John's Way
When ..July 10 Saturday 7:30 a:m
Who..Christmas In July Program
Contact..Family Resource Center 541 271 9700 or Church of God 541 271
3928
Please plan to come to St. John's Catholic Church at 7:30 a:m July 10th for a great breakfast put on by church volunteers and begin work on the 5th year of Christmas in July. Home repair locations will be given to volunteers at this time. You will join good people and make new friends while helping others as outlined in the Mission Statement on the website cij.weebly.com.
A good lunch will be served at 12 noon by volunteers at the United Presbyterian Church at 2360 Longwood Drive.
We need helpers, and volunteer forms can be picked up at the above locations or downloaded from the website. Forms are also available at the two banks and the Saving & Loan all in Reedsport. It is helpful if we get the completed forms before the work date but forms can be filled out on the work morning. We have plenty of work scheduled and assignments will be given out at this time. Please wear works clothes, bring work gloves and basic tools such as hammers, shovels paint brushes etc.
Reedsport is a community that cares for other people. This has been evidenced by the support we have had for this program in prior years. We hope to have you join us on July 10th and we sincerely thank you.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY COMMITTEE
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WHAT: Library Renovation Committee Meeting
WHERE: Reedsport Public Library, 395 Winchester Ave., Reedsport
WHEN: Thursday, July 8, 6:30 P.M.
WHO: Library Renovation Committee & Library Renovation Committee Executive Board
Contact: Linda I. Murray Stange, Library Renovation Committee Executive Board Secretary (541) 404-2848
Everyone is welcome to attend the Library Renovation Committee Meeting. We will hear reports from Team Leaders and Dept. of Public Works. Question and answer period will follow reports.
WHERE: Reedsport Public Library, 395 Winchester Ave., Reedsport
WHEN: Thursday, July 8, 6:30 P.M.
WHO: Library Renovation Committee & Library Renovation Committee Executive Board
Contact: Linda I. Murray Stange, Library Renovation Committee Executive Board Secretary (541) 404-2848
Everyone is welcome to attend the Library Renovation Committee Meeting. We will hear reports from Team Leaders and Dept. of Public Works. Question and answer period will follow reports.
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WHAT: Volunteers for DuneFest 2010
WHAT: Volunteers for DuneFest 2010
WHERE: DuneFest / Winchester Bay
WHEN: August 4 – August 8
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: (541) 271-3495 or 800-247-2155
WHEN: August 4 – August 8
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: (541) 271-3495 or 800-247-2155
The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help Project Graduation staff the registration booths for the 2010 DuneFest event. The volunteer duties will consist of registering the participants as they enter into the DuneFest area and helping with other various activities throughout the five day event. We welcome all that can give a few hours; 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. August 4 – August 8.
The 2009 DuneFest was exciting and fun-filled, with over 8,000 ATV enthusiasts participating in activities throughout the event. The Oregon Festival and Events Association (OFEA) awarded DuneFest its highest honor – The Ovation Award for "The Best Sporting Event in Oregon" and presented it to them at the Northwest Festival and Event Conference.
Please call the Chamber office at 541-271-3495 or (800) 247-2155 for information or to register as a DuneFest 2010 volunteer. Check out the DuneFest website for more information about the event at www.dunefest.com. Thank you for being a DuneFest volunteer.
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WHAT: "SMALL TOWN RUMORS" Country, Rock & Roll, 50's Classics
WHAT: "SMALL TOWN RUMORS" Country, Rock & Roll, 50's Classics
WHERE: UMPQUA DISCOVERY CENTER, 409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport
WHEN: FRIDAY JULY 9, 2010 6:30 pm
WHO: Riverfront Rhythms
Contact: (541) 271-4816
Free Concert Picnicking Welcome Food vendors on site
Outdoors, lawn seating (bring your chairs or blankets)
Outdoors, lawn seating (bring your chairs or blankets)
(No pets, smoking or alcohol on concert site)
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WHAT: Fourth Annual Rock & Gem Show
WHERE: Reedsport Community Center, 451 Winchester Avenue.
WHEN: July 16-18th
WHO: The Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary Society
Contact: Bill or Virginia Hendrickson at 541-271-6816
The Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary Society is hosting its Fourth Annual Gem and Mineral Show, "Treasures From the Earth", July 16-18th, at Reedsport, Oregon. There will be jewelry, gem and mineral dealers, demonstrators, displays of gems and minerals, door prizes, silent auctions, and a raffle. Demonstrations include faceting, making cabochons, wire wrapped jewelry, and glass bead making. Kid's activities include a wheel of fortune and a ball toss. Educational videos will be shown.
Admission is free, with donations gladly accepted. The show will be held Friday 10 am-6pm, Saturday 10am-6 pm, and Sunday 10am-4 pm, at the Reedsport Community Center, 451 Winchester Avenue. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Old Timer's Club members will meet for breakfast on Sunday.
For more information, please contact Bill or Virginia Hendrickson at 541-271-6816.
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