1) 11th-Hour FBLA Nationals Fundraiser: Bid on Silent Auction Items July 9
2) Smith River Country Fair
3) VBS Kickoff Round Up
4) Youth Vacation Bible School
5) Children's Vacation Bible School
6) Caregivers Monthly Meeting
7) OCEAN FEST
8) Library Renovation Committee Meeting
9) Christmas In July this Saturday
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WHAT: 11th-Hour FBLA Nationals Fundraiser: Bid on Silent Auction Items July 9
WHAT: 11th-Hour FBLA Nationals Fundraiser: Bid on Silent Auction Items July 9
WHERE: Reedsport Coffeehouse and Eagles Lodge
WHEN: Friday, July 9
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, bmiller@reedsport.k12.or.us, 541-271-4064
WHEN: Friday, July 9
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, bmiller@reedsport.k12.or.us, 541-271-4064
'Twas the night before their departure date, but the Nashville-headed FBLA boys were still going strong, raising the last few hundred dollars that will take them to Nashville, Tennessee, to compete for Reedsport Community Charter School in the Future Business Leaders of America national conference. The community has been wonderfully supportive in making this possible, and there's one last chance to help on Friday, July 9, at the Reedsport Coffeehouse and the Eagles Lodge.
The evening begins with a barbecue at the Reedsport Coffeehouse from 4:00 to 7:00 with live music, excellent grilled dinners, and a silent auction that includes one night's lodging at Loon Lake Lodge in a yurt or a motel room and a case of Ooga Booga BBQ Sauce.
Later, at the Eagles Lodge downtown from 7:30 to 11:30, listen to more live music from PBA & the Hot Flashes and Soul Pie as you bid on an outstanding collection of reserved seat tickets to University of Oregon and Oregon State home football games, or one night's stay in a deluxe room and dinner for two at the Mill Casino & Hotel.
Come enjoy good food, great music, and some friendly competitive bidding for a good cause!
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WHAT: Smith River Country Fair
WHERE: Smith River Grange, 27277 Lower Smith River Road, Milepost #9, Reedsport, Oregon
WHEN: Sunday, August 22, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
WHO: Smith River Grange #585
Contact: For SRCF Information call Dawn at (541) 271-3222 or Brian at (541) 271-2223. For Vendor Booth Space call Rhonda at (541) 662-1341
Come join us on Sunday, August 22nd beginning at ten o'clock in the morning at the Smith River Grange Hall for the Smith River Country Fair for some old fashioned country fun for the entire family! The Smith River Grange members will be serving up their traditional pit barbecue beef dinner. There will be live entertainment, games and races, a giant zucchini contest, the chicken scramble and greased pig scramble, a rifle raffle along with vendors and displays.
WHAT: Smith River Country Fair
WHERE: Smith River Grange, 27277 Lower Smith River Road, Milepost #9, Reedsport, Oregon
WHEN: Sunday, August 22, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
WHO: Smith River Grange #585
Contact: For SRCF Information call Dawn at (541) 271-3222 or Brian at (541) 271-2223. For Vendor Booth Space call Rhonda at (541) 662-1341
Come join us on Sunday, August 22nd beginning at ten o'clock in the morning at the Smith River Grange Hall for the Smith River Country Fair for some old fashioned country fun for the entire family! The Smith River Grange members will be serving up their traditional pit barbecue beef dinner. There will be live entertainment, games and races, a giant zucchini contest, the chicken scramble and greased pig scramble, a rifle raffle along with vendors and displays.
Admission to the Smith River Country Fair is free. The BBQ beef dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 4-10 and free for kids 3 and under when accompanied by a paying adult.
This year the Smith River Country Fair is being put on by the Smith River Grange along with the Smith River Watershed Council, Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers, Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw.
For more information about the Smith River Country Fair call Dawn at (541) 271-3222 or Brian at (541) 271-2223. If you would like information regarding renting a display booth at the Fair call Rhonda at (541) 662-1341.
See you at the Smith River Country Fair!
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WHAT: VBS Kickoff Round Up
WHERE: Highlands Baptist Church 2500 Longwood
WHEN: Saturday, July 10 from 1-4
WHO: Highlands Baptist Church
Contact: 271-4406
On Saturday, July 10, from 1-4 p.m. Highlands Baptist Church is sponsoring a Saddle Ridge Ranch Round Up. You can preregister for Vacation Bible School and join the party.
There will be a bounce house, gladiator pit, free hot dogs and sno-cones for everyone.
There will also be horses for the kids to pet, look at, feed and more as well as a roping demonstration by former professional rodeo rider, Russ Stout. Come out and enjoy the day.
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WHAT: Youth Vacation Bible School
WHERE: Highlands Baptist Church 2500 Longwood
WHEN: Sunday, July 11-15 from 6-9 p.m.
WHO: Highlands Baptist Church
Contact: 271-4406
Join our Youth Vacation Bible School where we will join two friends as they jump in the family truck and travel cross country to a pro rodeo event. Many truths about life will be learned on the way.
Youth VBS is for all youth who have completed from 7th-12th grade. There will be lots of fun activities throughout the week as well as opportunities for service. Come preregister at the kickoff party Saturday, July 10 from 1-4.
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WHAT: Children's Vacation Bible School
WHERE: Highlands Baptist Church 2500 Longwood
WHEN: Monday-Friday, July 12-16 from 9-Noon
WHO: Highlands Baptist Church
Contact: 271-4406
Saddle up for VBS 2010 where kids will be ridin' the range and roundin' up questions like: "What is God's plan for me?" and "How can I be like Jesus?" At the end of the day, they'll discover that God's Word has all the answers.
WHAT: Children's Vacation Bible School
WHERE: Highlands Baptist Church 2500 Longwood
WHEN: Monday-Friday, July 12-16 from 9-Noon
WHO: Highlands Baptist Church
Contact: 271-4406
Saddle up for VBS 2010 where kids will be ridin' the range and roundin' up questions like: "What is God's plan for me?" and "How can I be like Jesus?" At the end of the day, they'll discover that God's Word has all the answers.
Children's VBS is for all children ages 3 years-completed 6th grade. VBS will be a fun time for all. The children will also have snacks, games, crafts, and music. Come preregister at the kickoff party Saturday, July 10 from 1-4. Lunch will be served to the children each day too.
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What: Caregivers Monthly Meeting
When: July 9, 2010
When: 10:30 AM
Where: Reedsport Church of God
The July meeting of the Caregivers Group will be this Friday. All those giving support to a friend or loved one are welcome to come and learn new skills in care giving as well as exchange ideas with other care givers. Pastor Ward Rogers will be facilitating.
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WHAT: OCEAN FEST
WHERE: Winchester Bay & Reedsport
WHEN: July 16, 17, 18
Contact: Phyllis Dever 541-297-6073
WHAT: OCEAN FEST
WHERE: Winchester Bay & Reedsport
WHEN: July 16, 17, 18
Contact: Phyllis Dever 541-297-6073
Ocean Fest celebrates its 29th year in 2010 by adding live music, a Wine, Brew & BBQ Corral, Boat Show, and Coast Guard boat tours to already popular events including the Gem and Mineral show at the Reedsport Community Building and the Bayfront Bazaar on Beach Blvd. in Winchester Bay.
The famous "Bayfront Bazaar" boasts more than 75 vendors, with a bit of everything from attic treasures to cotton candy. This year, many new booths are coming with items such as tye-dye clothing, jewelry, metal art, handcrafted art and even games for kids. Bring your appetite for: corn on the cob, panini, shave ice, Thai plates, bread bowl with chowder, fish and chips, bbq oysters, fudge, fry bread, a giant barbecue and much more. In addition, nearby Winchester Bay restaurants include Sportsmen's famous Seafood BBQ, Bedrock's Pizza, Griff's, Crabby Cafe, and fresh seafood everywhere. The vendor area is open daily 10 -6.
At Phillip Boe Memorial Park (at the end of Bayfront Bazaar) the first-ever "Wine, Brew & BBQ Corral" serves up ribs, pork, sausages and chicken along with your favorite beverage. The park becomes a concert stage all three days with non-stop entertainment. On Friday at 12:30 the music starts with soft rock/folk duo Worn Out Frets, followed by Candy Apple Blue onstage 5 - 8, with their own brand of "yacht rock" 70s sounds. On Saturday, the music starts at 10 am with Worn Out Frets, followed at 1:30 by up-and-coming country star Taryn Cross, and culminating with a 5:30 - 8:30 show with Candy Apple Blue. On Sunday, Worn Out Frets start the day at 10, and the Vickie Stevens Blues Band wraps up the entertainment from 1 - 4.
The Gem and Mineral Show held at the Reedsport Community Building is open daily 10 - 4. Always an Ocean Fest favorite, the 'rock show' features stunning displays of rare finds along with great buys on jewelry and loose stones. Visit with experts and artisans, see jewelry being made.
On the docks in Winchester Bay, the Coast Guard will give tours on board rescue boats, showing visitors around the vessels on Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 6 pm.
For more information visit: www.winchesterbay.org
To learn more about Taryn Cross: www.taryncross.com
Find out more about the Worn Out Frets at: www.thewornoutfrets.com
Check out Candy Apple Blue: www.candyappleblue.bandcamp.com
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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
Contact: Linda I. Murray Stange, Library Renovation Committee Executive Board
Secretary (541)404-2848
WHERE: Reedsport Public Library, 395 Winchester Ave., Reedsport
WHEN: Thursday, July 8, 6:30 P.M.
WHO: Library Renovation Committee
Contact: Linda I. Murray Stange, Library Renovation Committee Executive Board
Secretary (541)404-2848
We will be talking about Phase One and Phase Two, Grants, and Fund Raisers. Team
Leaders and the Dept. of Public Works will give reports. Question and Answers
will follow the reports.
Leaders and the Dept. of Public Works will give reports. Question and Answers
will follow the reports.
Books are owned by the Douglas County Library System and the Building is owned
by the city of Reedsport.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Library Renovation Committee Meeting. Learn
what is planned, what has been accomplished, and what you can do to help.
by the city of Reedsport.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Library Renovation Committee Meeting. Learn
what is planned, what has been accomplished, and what you can do to help.
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What: Don't Miss - Christmas In July this Saturday
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
More information: www.cij.weebly.com
Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get a little dirty this Saturday - during the Christmas in July renovation. Jobs are available for all work skill levels. Help repair homes of our elderly and low-income citizens.
Breakfast is at St John's Catholic Church - work assignments will be given out during this time. Lunch will be served at 12 noon by volunteers at the United Presbyterian Church at 2360 Longwood Drive.
Please wear works clothes, bring work gloves and basic tools such as hammers, shovels paint brushes etc.
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