1) Memorial Day Weekend Dinner, Concert, Parade, Memorial Services
2) Art Walk
3) Shoe Drive Continues
4) "Spring" into summer at ECEC
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What: Memorial Day Weekend Dinner, Concert, Parade, Memorial Services
Where: Reedsport
When: Memorial Day Weekend
Who: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Communities, Reedsport Rotary, VFW, American Legion, Reedsport/Winchester Chamber of Commerce, City of Reedsport
Honoring our Veterans will begin Sunday with a dinner for all Veterans and their families. It is open to all for a small donation, free to all Veterans, at the Presbyterian Church at 2360 Longwood Drive 4p-7p. After dinner there will be a concert at the high school auditorium from 7p-8:30p. Featured will be "Strange Brew" performing musical selections of "Americana". The evening will culminate with a sing-a-long of America's favorite patriotic songs. Monday at 10am will be a memorial service at the Masonic Cemetery on Longwood Drive by the VFW and American Legion. This memorial service will be followed at 12:30p by our parade starting at the high school proceeding down Highway 101 to 10th Street to Winchester Ave, ending at the Hahn Park. The parade will be followed by a Memorial Day service at the Hahn Park War Memorial with Army Ranger Command Master Sargent Daryl Thies the featured speaker. Bring a picnic lunch or support the Eagles and Lions BBQ in the Eagles parking lot. So don't miss out, plan to be in Reedsport Memorial Day weekend! Enjoy a grand ole Memorial Day celebration!
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What: Art Walk
When: Friday, June 13, 2014, 4 pm to 8 p.m.
And Saturday, June 14, 2014, 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Old Town Reedsport – Fir Avenue (Also known as Highway 38)
Who: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
Contact: Kathleen Miller (541) 271-2101 or cdaba.reedsport@gmail.com
Art Walk – June 13-14, 2014
CDABA's fifth annual Art Walk will be held on Friday, June 13th from 4 pm to 8 pm and again on Saturday, June 14th from 10 am to 5 pm in old town Reedsport along Highway 38. This event coincides with the Reedsport Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce's annual International Chainsaw Carving Contest.
The Art Walk will be held between the US Post Office (east end of old town Reedsport) and the Orca Gallery (west end, across from the Eagles Lodge). There will be many open venues and a number of guest artists lining Highway 38. The Mindpower Gallery, the ORCA Gallery, and the Myrtlewood Gallery (Hwy 101) are all planning to be open for late on Friday for your enjoyment.
Calling all artists and crafters---if you are an artist, crafter, photographer, etc. who is interested in participating in this year's Art Walk as an outside vendor---please sign up for one of the free limited spaces. Plans are underway to make room for everyone all along the Art Walk route. Everyone will be responsible for all their own needs, such as canopies, table and chairs, and will work directly with the public with regards to their art or product as this is an informal event and no fees or commissions will be imposed by CDABA.
There are no fees to participate. Artists, Crafters, Photographers and others who would like to participate can email CDABA at CDABA.Reedsport@gmail.com for more information.
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pastorterry@mycomspan.com
Shoe Drive Continues
Just to let you know the shoe drive being held by Reedsport Foursquare Church has been extended to June 8th. We have been blessed with lots of shoes but will continue to receive your used shoes till then. Every used shoe is used to start micro-businesses in developing countries and build a medical clinic in a poor area of Honduras. The clinic is due to open soon. Every penny collected through the shoes will be used to provide housing for volunteers who keep the clinic open and support the community through clean water, building and ministry projects. Reedsport residents Jeremie and Melissa LeDoux and their children joined Melissa's sister and her family in this 10 year old project to change lives. "It is amazing how much has been accomplished in just the last few years," says the LeDouxs. "We will actually get to see the clinic open and operating after all this time." During a recent week long practice run, the clinic served 250 people in the 5 days. On the last day all 50 slots were filled by 5:45 in the morning. "People are desperate for help," shares Melissa, a nurse at Bay Area Hospital.
You can drop your shoes at the church, 2900 Frontage Rd. or at the Les Schwab in Reedsport. For more information call 541-271-4414.
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Elkton Community Education Center butterfly@rconnects.com
Season Opening at ECEC – Saturday, May 24, ECEC will open for the summer season and remain open daily till August 31. Hours are 10-5 every day. The Outpost Café will be open May 24 & 25, then open daily from June 14 on, when our summer student staff comes on duty for June, July & August. Butterfly activity will remain weather dependent until consistent warm temperatures occur. Call the office or check our website or Facebook page for updates.
HUGE RUMMAGE SALE "Too Good to Miss"
Saturday, May 24, 9-3pm in the ECEC library
Annual rummage sale to benefit the ECEC programs and projects
Lots of "stuff" from housewares and clothes to art, jewelry and other goodies
Special prices – from 2-3pm – fill a bag for just $1
Author's Reception – Book signing and reading by local author Janet Fisher
Sunday June 1 1-3pm in the ECEC Library Everyone welcome
Music & refreshments
Janet will talk about her new novel "A Place of Her Own", based on members of her own family and their history in the Elkton area. The book will be available to be purchased and signed at this time.
Info at: janetfishernovels.com
Celebrate the start of the summer season this year by attending a special tea at Elkton Community Education Center (ECEC). Elkton Quilters & Friends is preparing and hosting a Spring Tea on Saturday, June 7, at 2:30pm, in the ECEC library. The tea features specialty desserts and traditional finger foods, all served with tea. Dressing up is not required but there will be an award for the "most flamboyant" hat! There is a $10 per person charge and reservations are requested. Call the ECEC office to reserve space for you and friends & family. 541 584-2692 or butterfly@rconnects.com
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