1) Author returns to Reedsport where book was inspired
2) Library2Go Workshop
3) 5th Annual Lions Duck Race
4) Bay Eye Clinic and The Ford Family Foundation have each made a generous donation to the 13/14 Share Bear Snack Pack program
5) Family Festival set for Aug. 27
6) First Friday to Feature Manga Art by Vanessa L. Carlson
7) Rotary Club of Reedsport Mobile Dental Van
8) Kool Coast Nights Car Show
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What: Author returns to Reedsport where book was inspired
Who: Diana Deregnier returns for a book signing
When: Sunday, August 25, 2:00 PM following jam session, karaoke and dance
Where: Jitterbug N Java, 2211 Winchester Ave, Reedsport, OR 97467
Contact: Diana Deregnier 541-414-9634; healspirit2@gmail.com
Or Darlene Ash, Jitterbug N Java, 541-361-6500
Details: Diana Deregnier left Reedsport for Shady Cove, Oregon in 2012 but took with her the story begun in her head to help children understand death and cope with loss. Her work with bereaved families and especially children at the annual Compassionate Friends National Conferences inspired the tale. Diana brings the real, almost live (stuffed) Mortimer to the coast for a book signing, August 25th , 2:00PM at Jitterbug N Java, Reedsport. Come early for the jam session, karaoke, dance and deli! The best healing for sorrow is joy!
Book Overview
"If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales." Albert Einstein
Mortimer Loses a Friend is a storybook for anyone who has ever had a loved one die and for those who wish to help a friend move through grief. With compassion, wisdom and humor the forest friends learn the best way to help Mortimer is to listen and to let him feel all his feelings. Ask for Mortimer at your favorite bookstore or library or order from Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble.
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What: Library2Go Workshop
Where: Reedsport Library
When: Thursday, Aug. 22, 3013 at Noon
Who: Pre-registration required: Contact Sue Cousineau at (541) 271-3500
Library2Go Workshop @ the Reedsport Branch of the Douglas County Library System
Do you have a new Kindle or other ebook reader? Do you want to learn how to use it with the library's downloadable service, which offers free ebooks using your library card? Then this is the class for you. Staff will be on hand to demonstrate and answer questions. The clinic is Thursday – August 22, 2013 at noon in the library meeting room of the Reedsport Branch Library.
What you need to use Library2Go:
*A valid library card
*A PIN number
*Access to the internet
*A valid email address for notification when your title is available for download.
**If using a Kindle device you must also have an account with Amazon.
For information on getting a library card or if you need to update your library card or PIN number prior to the class visit the library website http://dclibrary.us or contact library staff. This workshop is FREE and open to the public. Due to limited seating pre-registration is required. For more information call 541-271-3500.
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The 5th Annual Lions Duck Race will be on Saturday, August 24th at noon in the East Basin of Salmon Harbor.
Ducks are $5 each and can be purchased from any Lion Club member. All proceeds will be returned to the community in the way of eye examines and eye glasses to local residents, and other community projects. The race is very entertaining as the wind and tides make the ducks react in unpredictable ways. =
Jim Wells <jawells36@yahoo.com>
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Media Contact: Deborah Ross
Phone: (541) 435-7080 ext. 398
E-mail: dross@orcca.us
BAY EYE CLINIC SUPPORTS SNACK PACK!
Children struggling with hunger on the South Coast will get a little extra help this school year thanks to Bay Eye Clinic Physicians and Surgeons. On August 17th, a generous donation was made by Bay Eye Clinic Physicians and Surgeons to benefit Share Bear Snack Pack Program!
Share Bear Snack Pack program addresses child hunger among disadvantaged youth in the Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas County school systems. Currently, a total of 13,300 Snack Packs are distributed throughout the school year to 700 disadvantaged students at 8 schools within Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas Counties. The Snack Packs also provide literature to assist struggling families with obtaining resources to address financial concerns and to help meet basic needs.
Share Bear Snack Pack program brings awareness to the prevalence of child hunger in our area. The direct impact of the program has resulted in a very strong and positive response from the community including Coos Bay Elks Lodge #1160, Mr. MHS, and The Ford Family Foundation. The Ford Family Foundation was established in 1957 by Kenneth W. and Hallie E. Ford. Its mission is "successful citizens and vital rural communities" in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California.
Share Bear Snack Pack is a program of Oregon Coast Community Action, a non-profit network of programs that help feed, house, warm and educate the communities of the South Coast, and help families thrive. This vital program is not a luxury for our community, it is a necessity. We welcome additional monetary or volunteer support.
For more information on Share Bear Snack Pack, or available volunteer opportunities, please call Cintia Henry at (541) 435-7080 x221 or learn more at www.orcca.us. For more information about the comprehensive eye care services provided at Bay Eye Clinic, P.C., located at 3585 Broadway Ave., in North Bend, please call 541.756.2584.
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Contact Person: Terry Plotz 271-4414 or 541-662-0095
Family Festival set for Aug. 27
This year's Family Festival will kick off at 2 PM Saturday in the Reedsport Foursquare Parking Lot. Plans call for lots of free food, fun, and support to help children be ready for the start of school in Reedsport. Booths will be set up for bike repair, face painting, school info, amateur haircuts, obstacle course, and more. Each child will receive a free bag of school supplies while they last and all the festivities will end at 5PM.
Anyone still wishing to contribute cash, School Supplies, door prizes, or good used clothing should contact the church immediately as school supply bags will be packed Friday night and there are still some needs. The goal is to have at least 200 bags of school supplies to give to our Reedsport School children. For more information contact the church at 541-271-4414.
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WHO: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance
EVENT: First Friday. . . Art is for Everyone
WHEN: Friday, September 6, 2013 – 5-7 p.m.
WHERE: Mary's Treasures & Treats, 485 Fir Avenue (Hwy 38 in Reedsport).
CONTACT: Mary @ 541-271-4222
First Friday to Feature Manga Art by Vanessa L. Carlson
First Friday event to feature Japanese Manga Art by Vanessa L. Carlson, Happy Ness Art. The event will be held September 6, 2013 between 5-7 pm and will be hosted by Mary's Treasures & Treats at 485 Fir Avenue (old downtown) Reedsport, OR 97467.
Vanessa Lauren Carlson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She moved from Pennsylvania to Florida in 2008 and found true love. True love has now brought her to Coos Bay, Oregon!
Vanessa is a Mangaka (Japanese Artist). She creates people and animates them into the Japanese style called Manga. She enjoys this style so much, that she decided to become a full fledged artist in the Bay Area. Vanessa is currently working on making her own OC's (own characters); hoping that one day her dream to be apart of Comic-cons and Anime Conventions will come true. She believes that being on the South Coast is one step closer to achieving her goal.
Brought to you by Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance. Follow us on Facebook (Cdaba).
Remember to also calendar these upcoming CDABA events:
September 14th – 10 am – 5 pm – Art Fair – old downtown Reedsport along Highway 38. This event coincides with the local Rib and BBQ contest. Artists, crafters, photographers, authors and others who have hand crafted items and who would like to participate in this Art Fair should contact Chris Adamson - 271-0313 or adamsinPV@gmail.com to sign up for one of the free limited spaces. Plans are underway to make room for artists and crafters on the sidewalk all along the Highway 38 (between the Post Office and the Eagles/ORCA Gallery). Everyone will be responsible for all their own needs, such as table and chairs, and will work directly with the public with regards to their art or products as this is an informal event and no fees or commissions will be imposed by CDABA [free event].
October 4th – 5-7 pm – First Friday - featured artists - Dave Teachout and Susan McConnell, stained glass at the Reedsport Natural Foods store, 1891 Winchester Avenue (Hwy 101), Reedsport, OR 97467. [free event]
October 26th – annual CDABA GALA Fundraiser – an adult evening full of costumes, fun, and whimsy. This year's theme "Under the Big Top." Mark your calendars now and save the date! To sponsor the event or to learn how you can participate, email Tamara Szalweski at tamara@mindpowergallery.com. [ticketed event]
November 1st – 5-7 pm – First Friday – featured artists – Bill Blumberg – wood at the Lower Umpqua Hospital, 600 Ranch Road, Reedsport, OR 97467. [free event]
December First Friday – December 6th – 7th - look for the annual Holiday Bazaar to be held at the Reedsport Community Center, 451 Winchester Avenue, Reedsport, OR 97467. For more information how to participate in the Holiday Bazaar, contact Theresa Chickering at tjckickering@yahoo.com. [Vendors pay a fee / free event to the Public]
December 13, 2013 at 6:30 pm - Tingstad & Rumbel performance at the Pacific Auditorium. [ticketed event]
December – Make N' Take – [date to be determined] as a part of CDABA's outreach to kids this year – its final Kids' Craft Corner for 2013 will take place during the annual Great Afternoons Make N' Take program (held at Highland Elementary)---look for us there [free event].
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WHO: Rotary Club of Reedsport
WHAT: Mobile Dental Van
WHERE: Reedsport, Gardiner, Winchester Bay
Contact: Kathleen Miller (541-271-2101)
Rotary Club Seeking Donations for Local Dental Care
The Rotary Club of Reedsport, together with Medical Teams International, sponsors free dental care in the Lower Umpqua area. The Family Resource Center process the applications and Dr. Gerhard Goorhuis and his assistant provide the dental care for children and adults in need. The mobile dental van is typically scheduled in Reedsport three times during the school year. To assure that this service will be scheduled for the coming school year (2013-2014), please consider make a donation today.
The Mobile Dental Van is supported through tax deductible donations and grants (when available). If you are interested in financially supporting this very worth while cause and much needed service, send your donation to Reedsport Rotary Foundation at PO Box 91, Reedsport, OR, 97467. The Reedsport Rotary Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity.
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What: Kool Coast Nights Car Show
Where: Ocean Boulevard, Winchester Bay
When: Friday, 08/23/13 from 3pm to 6pm; Saturday, 08/24/13 from 8am to 4:30pm.
Who: Winchester Bay Merchants Association and the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Call 541-297-6073
Winchester Bay is the place to be August 23rd and 24th. Hot cars – Kool nights! Delight in Kool Coastal Nights, the 21st Annual Winchester Bay Car Show. Cruise in on Friday and stay till Sunday for the classic car extravaganza. Come enjoy the show or enter to win! Show and Shine - Poker Walk - Parade of Champions - Harbor Cruise - Street Dance - Vendors. Come check out hundreds of classics in the show and shine! Enjoy night-time fun at the Sportsman Cannery Barbecue, Wine & Beer, oldies music 3p-6p on Friday ! Dance to live music with "Soulpie" on Saturday Night! Enjoy Kool Coastal Nights in beautiful Winchester Bay on August 23rd and 24tth! Visit Kool Coastal nights dot com for more information or Call 541-297-6073.
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www.cityofreedsport.org
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