1) Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra is ending its twelfth season with a free concert
2) Fountaineers sought for 2013.
3) First Friday to feature Students
4) Reedsport Infant Center Needs Washing Machine
5) CDABA's final class this term is fast approaching.
2) Fountaineers sought for 2013.
3) First Friday to feature Students
4) Reedsport Infant Center Needs Washing Machine
5) CDABA's final class this term is fast approaching.
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OREGON COAST CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
FREE CONCERT
The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra is ending its twelfth season with a series of three free concerts. They will be joined by the Florence Community Chorus and a few new faces in the orchestra as well. Conductors Robin DeVour, John Monks and Laura Merz will share the podium in presenting a fun, delightful program of familiar tunes. Some have been adapted or arranged by the talented musicians Charles Perkins, Monks and DeVour. An original composition created especially for this orchestra by Charles Perkins titled "North Fork" is sure to be especially appreciated. A set of George and Ira Gershwin pieces will feature orchestra members James Welty and Virgil Walkley as vocal soloists. Jan Crippen from the community chorus will be the vocalist performing "Here's That Rainy Day" by Jimmy Van Heusen.
The orchestra and choir first performance is at the Reedsport Charter School Auditorium, May 5, at 2 p.m. Reedsport tickets available at Umpqua Bank in Reedsport. The second performance is at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, May 10, at 7 p.m. Tickets for this performance are available at Mari's Books in Yachats. The Florence Mother's Day Concert is at the Florence Events Center on May 12, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available in Florence at the FEC, The Siuslaw News, Florence Public Library and Oregon Pacific Bank. Ticket holders are guaranteed seating at each venue until five minutes before each performance when the halls will be open to everyone.
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WHAT: Reedsport's Confluence Fountain
WHERE: Reedsport, Oregon
WHO: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance
Contact: Judy Miller - 541-271-2890
Contact: Judy Miller - 541-271-2890
Fountaineers sought for 2013.
Fountaineers are still needed 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 Judy Miller at 541-271-2890.
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WHO: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance
EVENT: First Friday . . . Art is for Everyone
WHEN: Friday, May 3, 2013 – 5-7 p.m.
WHERE: Coastal Ceramics, 159 So. 20th, Reedsport, OR
CONTACT: Kathleen Miller (541-271-2101)
First Friday to feature Students
Friday, May 3rd, will be the next First Friday event. The Reedsport Community Charter School students are the featured artists. The free event is Friday, May 3, 2013, between 5-7 pm and will be hosted by Bill and Mikayle Karcher at Coastal Ceramics, 159 So. 20th, Reedsport, OR 97467.
Teachers Kyle Mulligan (Art) and Guy Marchione (Shop) have been coordinating this event and are excited to showcase the art talent of the community's youth. Some of the items the students have been working on include a bow and arrow display, a flying V Ukulele, a coffee table and a single person bed frame with inlaid native American designed Orca. The students also recently made a Myrtlewood table for the local Rotary Club and will have photos on display.
First Friday events are FREE to attend. CDABA sponsors the First Friday art events at different locations. Future Dates: June 7th (Reedsport Natural Food store—Artist Patricia Turner), July 12th [note date change] (Myrtlewood Gallery), August 2nd (Reedsport Natural Food store-Artist Dave Teachout), August 31st - September 1st (Art-by the Bay--Winchester Bay), October 4th (Location TBA-Artist Connie Sayler), November 1st (Lower Umpqua Hospital-Artist Bill Blumberg), and December 6th (Holiday Bazaar).
Other Upcoming Events - June 14th-15th – Art Walk in old downtown Reedsport (artists and crafters needed—call 541-271-2101) together with Photography Contest display at Mindpower Gallery and free Kids' Crafts Corner and the annual GALA Dinner and Fundraiser – October 26, 2013.
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Media Contact: Amanda D'Souza
Phone: (541) 435-7080 ext. 396
E-mail: adsouza@orcca.us
Phone: (541) 435-7080 ext. 396
E-mail: adsouza@orcca.us
Reedsport Infant Center Needs Washing Machine
Great Afternoons is reaching out to the community for urgent assistance in quickly securing a new washing machine for their infant center facilities.
The washing machine is needed for their Great Beginnings program, which offers low-cost infant childcare and support for families in the Reedsport area. Their previous washer recently stopped working and is beyond repair.
"Like many others, our funds are stretched thin, and we don't have the capacity to purchase a new washer," says Chris Marsh, Great Afternoons Director. "We are hopeful that there may be someone out there who may be able to offer us a running machine for little to no cost."
Great Beginnings is located next to the Family Resource Center at 5 St. Johns Way. Transportation can potentially be arranged if needed. Those who may be able to help are asked to please call (541) 271-3926 as soon as possible.
Great Beginnings and Great Afternoons are programs of Oregon Coast Community Action. Oregon Coast Community Action is a non-profit network of programs that help feed, house, warm and educate the communities of the South Coast. For more information on Great Afternoons please call (541) 271-3926 or learn more at www.orcca.us/gahome.html
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CDABA's final class this term is fast approaching.
Beginning Watercolor, taught by Beebe Slater, is scheduled for Saturday May 18th.
Class runs from 10am – 1pm and will be held at Coastal Ceramics. 159 S 20th.
The cost of $25 includes all the supplies.
Beebe is an accomplished painter willing to share her skill, tips, and techniques to start beginners on their way.
While not a requirement, if you took Beebe's last class you're welcome to attend again refresh your memory and learn a few new things too.
To register contact Theresa Chickering 541 27-4608 or email at tjchickering@yahoo.com
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Include a story telling people about your event.
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I do not write or edit the press releases that are sent out - if you have questions about them, please contact the person listed as the contact for that event. I will send your announcement out only once. If you wish to advertise your event more than one time, please follow the example of OCCO. They write an entirely new story about their concerts each week.
Please write "press release" in the subject line and send your information by Wednesday afternoon to (jamieswafford @yahoo.com) If my yahoo email address does not work for you - please try (pressrelease97467 @charter.net) please remove the space - it's to discourage s p a m harvesters.
I send the announcement out once a week - Wednesday evening - to meet press deadlines. It's to your benefit to send the information out at least two weeks prior to your event.
Please send your information in an email that can be copy/pasted - please do NOT send attachments or pdf versions of your information or flyers.
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