7 Announcements - press release

1) Letter of Thanks to All Who Participated in the Talent Show
2) Orchestra returns for Winter program
3) Umpqua River Lighthouse is Open for President's Day Weekend
4) Confluence Beer, Wine, Seafood & Music Festival
5) Reedsport's Confluence Fountain: Fountaineers sought for 2013.
6) First Friday to feature Photograph, Duane Beach
7) Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance Meetings

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #1 of 7   

WHO:  Rotary Club of Reedsport

WHAT:  Letter of Thanks to All Who Participated in the Talent Show

The members of the Rotary Club of Reedsport wish to thank everyone for attending its community talent show – Coastal Douglas Has Talent! this past Saturday, February 2, 2013.  The audience, the show sponsors, and each of the talent acts are vital to the success of the event.  By supporting the event, everyone is contributing to other programs within our community as the funds raised are donated by the Rotary Club to various community programs, including local scholarships.

This year's list of participants and line-up of talent was particularly well received.  The addition of guest appearances from Rotarians and others sprinkled throughout the show added an extra bonus for the audience.  A big thank you goes out to Rotarian Kingsley Kelley, the Master of Ceremonies, the Reedsport Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, and to all the talent acts.  special thanks go to:

Shannon Stein
Reedsport Quartet - Ellen Keeland, Deb Nichols, Lee Rose, Jody Manchester
Del Glaesman, Deb Nichols & Jonathan Moore
Time & Tide Dance Company - Ashley Espinoza, Courtney Manicke, Haylee Sams, Marin Tumey and Savanna Vitek
Wayne Sharpe - Florence Rotary
Danny Ottinger
Del Glaesman, Norm Floyd
Bill Stevens
Sara White
Jitterbug Blues Band - Duane Davison, Sean Grubb, Jessica Hart, Jonathan Moore
Sean Grubb
Sarah Haase
Darlene Ash
Chloe Linnehan
Sara Martin
Leann Rickie
Savanna Vitek
Randy Thompson

Thank to Bank of America, who provided a gift bag to each talent act and to Umpqua Bank for sponsoring the Name that Tune contest and provided the prizes to the audience members.

Rotary wishes to also thank this year's show sponsors for their support.  Please let each of these sponsors know that you appreciate their community support.  By sponsoring the talent show they are also giving back to the community. They are:

Central Lincoln PUD

Deb Docken-State Farm Insurance

Dunes Family Clinic

Fullhart Insurance Agency

Gary Goorhuis, D.D.S.

Harbor Light Family Restaurant

Lighthouse Electrical Contractors

Lower Umpqua Hospital

Megan Jacquot, Law Office

Ocean Garden Restaurant

Parkside Accounting

Reedsport Eye Clinic

Safeway, Inc.

Southern Oregon Sanitation

Stephen Miller, Attorney

Tides Inn Bar & Grill

Turman Tackle

Voellinger & Hill, CPAs

Winchester Bay Vacation Rentals

Finally, thanks to all the media outlets---radio and print---that help get the word out.  It was greatly appreciated.

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WHAT: Orchestra returns for Winter program
WHERE:  Pacific Auditorium, 2260 Longwood Avenue,
WHEN:   Sunday, March 3 at 2 P.M.
WHO:  Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO)
Contact: 541-997-6770   WWW.OCCO.WS

The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO) returns to Reedsport next month. The Pacific Auditorium at the Reedsport Community Charter Schools will continue to be the site for OCCO'S Reedsport concerts. The Winter program will be on Sunday, March 3 at 2 P.M.
Tickets are on sale at the Reedsport branch of Umpqua Bank, located on Highway 101 at the South end of town. Admission is $10 per person for each concert. Tickets will also be available beginning at 1 P.M. at the door on the afternoon of the concert.

The Winter concert will feature a variety of music, including a Schubert Overture, a musical tribute to songwriter, Jerome Kern arranged by OCCO Conductor, John Monks and another original from veteran composer and arranger, Charlie Perkins. Orchestra founder, Robin DeVour will also conduct.

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  WHAT: Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum
WHERE: 1020 Lighthouse Road, Winchester Bay
WHEN: Friday Feb 15 - Monday Feb 18, 2013

Umpqua River Lighthouse is Open for President's Day Weekend
Friday, Feb 15 through Monday, Feb 18
Museum: 10 am – 4pm
Lighthouse Tours: 10 am – 3:30 pm

Parking is Free
Museum is Free
Lighthouse Tours: Adults $5, Students & Seniors $3, Children age 3-5 are free.

Have you got friends or family in from out of town for the weekend?  Why not treat them to a tour of a 119 year-old fully functioning lighthouse! Come and see why the Umpqua River Light is called the Jewel of the West Coast.

View our YouTube video. If you can tell us the names of the Lighthouse Tour Guides in the video, you'll get 50% off your Lighthouse tour fee!

Holiday Weekend Special – 25% off EVERYTHING in the Gift Store.

For more information, contact:
Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum
1020 Lighthouse Road
Winchester Bay, OR 97467
541-271-4631
Follow us on Facebook: Umpqua River Light
Watch us on YouTube: Umpqua River Lighthouse, (an 8th Grade project)

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  What:  Confluence Beer, Wine, Seafood & Music Festival

Where: Downtown Reedsport

When:  Saturday, 02/16/13 from 11am to 10pm; Sunday, 02/17/13 from 11am to 7pm.

Who:  Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce

Media Passes available by contacting the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce

Food fare flows, Reedsport's rockin' and you are invited! 2013 Confluence Wine, Beer, Seafood and Music Festival.  This weekend, Saturday and Sunday; February 16, 11am-10pm and February 17, 11am-7pm.  Don't miss the chance to check out the collaboration of talented and experienced musicians from around the area.  Six great bands on the KCBY stage from the Jim Mesi Band with Portland's hottest guitar player, Agents of Unity, Border Patrol country band, to The Essentials R&B show band, Soul Vaccination classic R&B dance music with horns and Vicky Stevens.  Over 30 vendors, 9 Oregon wineries and Pacific NW breweries.  Fans come from miles around to enjoy the rare Umpqua aquaculture oysters only grown in the "triangle" at Winchester Bay. These oysters are planted on long lines and never touch the sandy ocean floor. Best served raw, according to purists, they will be served at Confluence as raw "shooters" with a dab of cocktail sauce, lemon juice or a shake of hot pepper sauce.  If you prefer sautéed, or fried, it's your choice.  Pick your favorite or enjoy them all and indulge!  To wash it all down, try an ice cold beer from one of our sponsors Ninkasi or other bubbly brews.  Like a nice wine from one of fabulous Oregon wineries. New convenient downtown location, 451 Winchester Ave.  Easy access and plenty of parking.  So when your hips are shaken, your bones are quaking, your toes are tappin and your fingers are snappin give it up at Confluence 2013.    Must be 21 and older.  $10/person/day.  Tickets available at the door.

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  WHAT:        Reedsport's Confluence Fountain

WHERE:     Reedsport, Oregon

WHO:         Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance
Contact:      Kathleen Miller - 541-271.2101

Fountaineers sought for 2013.

Keeping the lights on and the water flowing at Reedsport's Confluence Fountain is made possible by the generous donations from members of the community.  Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA), the local nonprofit who oversees the fountain, is conducting its annual drive to raise the funds needed to maintain the fountain.  Although donations in any amount are encouraged, those community members who donate $100 or more become known as "Fountaineers." 

CDABA is a 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  If you would like to make a donation, make your check payable to CDABA and mail it to PO Box 5, Reedsport, OR  97467.  CDABA's federal identification number is 93-1282012.

We hope you will decide to help support the Confluence Fountain and make a SPLASH in the community.  For more information, please call Kathleen Miller at 541-271-2101

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  WHO:            Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance

EVENT:         First Friday . . . Art is for Everyone

WHEN:          Friday, March 1, 2013 – 5-7 p.m.

WHERE:       Reedsport Natural Foods, 1891 Winchester Avenue (Hwy 101)

CONTACT:   Kathleen Miller – 541-271-2101

First Friday to feature Photograph, Duane Beach

First Friday . . . Art for Everyone will feature Photographer Duane A. Beach on Friday, March 1, 2013 between 5 and 7 pm.  Duane has always had an interest in photography, but as a master electrician did not have the time to do more than treat is as a hobby.  After retiring in 2008, his hobby developed into something more.  Duane says he will even slush through the mud and muck to get a good shot.  Most of Duane's photos are of the north and central Oregon coast, but a few come from central Oregon and Arizona.

The event will be hosted by Greg Viert and Patsy Sichley, the new owners of the Reedsport Natural Foods store.  The store is located at 1891 Winchester Avenue (Hwy 101), Reedsport, OR  97467.

CDABA has a busy schedule this year – future events include:

March 17th – 3 pm – 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge – five old downtown Reedsport locations.  $20 per team – up to four members, plus $5 per person beyond four.  Prizes to be awarded as follows:  one to the best dressed team (go green!), one to the team who raises the most donations for the community project to be supported, and one to the team with the most correct answers.  Contact Joe Coyne @ 271-2103, Mindpower Gallery @ 271-2485 or Kathleen Miller at kkmiller@reedsportlaw.com for team registration information.

April 5th – 5-7 pm – First Friday to be hosted by Jitterbug N Java featuring Dennis & Nathalie Shendaehwas – Native American Arts / Music.  Jitterbug N Java is located at 2211 Winchester Avenue (corner of Hwy 101 & 22nd), Reedsport, OR  97467.

May 3rd – 5-7 pm – First Friday to feature the students of the Reedsport Community Charter School.

June 7th – 5-7 pm – First Friday   [TBA]

June 14-15 – Art Walk in old downtown Reedsport.  Artists and crafters who wish to participate by having a space on the sidewalk during Art Walk should email Kathleen Miller at kkmiller@reedsportlaw.com to learn more. 

July 12 [note date change] – 5-7 pm – First Friday will be hosted by the Myrtlewood Gallery, 1125 Highway Avenue (Hwy 101), Reedsport, OR  97467.

Remember to check out CDABA's Facebook Page and its website (www.orgsites.com/or/cdaba).

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WHO:            Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance

EVENT:         Meetings

WHEN:         Tuesday, February 19, 2013 – 5:30 p.m.

WHERE:       Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Avenue (Hwy 38), Reedsport, OR

CONTACT:   Tamara Szalewski – 541-271-2485

CDABA announces monthly day and time for meetings.

Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA), announces the monthly day and time for its meetings.  The third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. will be the day and time for the monthly meetings of CDABA.  The meetings will be held at the Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Aenue (Hwy 38), Reedsport, OR 97467.

At is February 19th meeting, CDABA will be putting the finishing touches on its plans for this year's March 17th – St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge, receiving a report on the status of the Lighting Project at the Pacific Auditorium, reviewing upcoming grant deadlines, and firming up its schedule of First Friday events for 2013.

Anyone interest in any of the activities and events of CDABA is invited to attend and participate in the discussions.  Artists and crafters who are particularly interested in developing way to encourage the arts in Reedsport are invited to share their ideas.

CDABA is a 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  If you would like to make a donation, make your check payable to CDABA and mail it to PO Box 5, Reedsport, OR  97467.  CDABA's federal identification number is 93-1282012.

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