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Thursday, March 12, 2009

10 Announcements - press release

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #1 of 10   
 
What:  The 7th Annual Mr. RHS Pageant
When:  Friday, March 13 at 7PM
Where:  Pacific Auditorium
Cost:  $5 for Adults, $3 for students, free for children under 6
Tickets are available in advance at the RHS office or at the door the night of the event
 
The eleven Mr. RHS contestants this year are:  John Covey, John Drozek, Derek Froggatt, Cory Gibbens, Alan Griggs, Shane Henderson, Cesar Lira, Robert Olson, Steven Roye, Cody Savey and Brice Young.  Come help these young men in their efforts to raise money for Children's Miracle Network supporting health programs for infants and children in our region.  The pageant is hosted by Mr. Joe Zelinski and features a group dance, talents and modeling segments.  It is the best entertainment value in town and a great cause, so don't miss it!
 
 
 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #2 of 10
 
WHAT:  Follow the Leprechaun's to the Pot of Gold - Library Renovation Open House
WHERE: Reedsport Branch Library - Old Town Reedsport
WHEN: Monday March 16th 5-7 p.m.
WHO: "Chapter 2 - A Re-Do" Library Renovation Committee
CONTACT: Sue Cousineau 271-3500
 
Monday, March 16,2009, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., the Reedsport Branch Library will hold an open house to kick-off "Chapter 2 Re-Do" of the Library renovation project.  The open house will feature a "gold coin" treasure hunt, refreshments, a slide show of the needed renovations, and other surprises.
 
Library patrons who check out a book from March 1 to March 16 will receive one ticket to enter into a drawing for the "Pot of Gold" filled with items from area businesses.  Patrons may return to the library each day of the contest, check out a book or 10, and receive one ticket to enter the contest.
 
Many businesses in the Reedsport area will also be handing out tickets to their customers as well.  Customers need only take the ticket to the Reedsport Branch Library between March 1 and March 16 to participate. One lucky winner will take home the goodies in the Pot of Gold!  Follow the leprechauns to the library and the Pot of Gold.  The drawing will be held on March 16th during the open house!
 
 
 
 
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #3 of 10

WHAT: Win a hand-crafted wine rack, complete with 12 bottles of wine and wine glasses
WHERE: See the wine rack on display at Umpqua Bank
WHEN: Buy tickets between now and April 15th
WHO:  "Chapter 2 - A Re-Do" Library Renovation Committee
COST: $5 per ticket or 5 for $20
 
A beautiful wine rack, hand crafted by Stan Bates, has been donated by Stan & Betty to the Library renovation project.  Raffle tickets to win this wine rack, along with 12 bottles of Oregon wine, and a complete set of wine glasses are being sold now.  The winning ticket will be drawn on April 15th.  "Tax Day" may not be our favorite day of the year, but it is going to be a GREAT day for one lucky person......could it be YOU?
 
Need not be present to win.  Winner is responsible for transporting the wine rack from the bank to its new home!
 
 
 
 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #4 of 10
 
Who:  Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association
What:  Monthly Meeting
Where:  New Meeting Place - Library, Reedsport
When:  Wednesday, March 18th, 6:30 pm
 
A new meeting place to accommodate our growing group is going to be held in the Reedsport Library on Wednesday, March 18th 6:30 PM.  Anyone interested in revitalizing Old Towne Reedsport is invited to attend.  Also, our completed Application for the Transforming Main Street Program will be ready to submit and available for viewing.  It will certainly be a lively meeting!  You don't want to miss this one!  For more information, please call Kathi Wall-Meyer at 271-3044.
 
 
 
 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #5 of 10
 
WHAT:  Beach Clean-up and Glass Float "Give-Away"
WHERE:  Reedsport, Oregon
WHEN:   Saturday, March 28, 2009
WHO:  Reedsport Rotary and Eugene Glass School
Contact:  271.2101
 
Reedsport Rotary and Eugene Glass School Sponsor the Glass Float "Give-Away" During SOLV's Annual Great Oregon Spring Beach Clean-up.
 
The Reedsport Rotary Club has adopted the beach accessed by Sparrow Park Road (just North of Gardiner) during SOLV's Annual Great Oregon Spring Beach Clean-up. 
 
To add to the excitement of this event, Reedsport Rotary and Eugene Glass School are donating glass floats.  These floats will be given away by raffle to those who volunteer their time during the clean-up.  Participants will receive one raffle ticket for each bag of trash turned in during the day.  At the end of the clean-up, names will be drawn and each winner will receive a glass float – limit one per person. 
 
Meet us at the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce parking lot (junction of Highways 101 & 38) at 9:30 am.  Carpooling and transportation will be arranged that morning to get everyone to the clean-up site.  You can also join the group any time during the morning by simply coming to the beach site at the end of Sparrow Park Road.
 
 
 
 
 
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #6 of 10
 
WHAT:  Christmas in July
WHERE:  Church Of God at 2191 Birch Avenue
WHEN:    Tuesday March 31st at 6.30 pm
WHO:  CIJ committee & interested members of the community
 
At the March meeting for Christmas in July the date for the 2009 program was set for Saturday July 11.  Volunteers will meet at the United Presbyterian Church at 2360 Longwood Drive 7.30 a.m to receive work assignments. Breakfast will be served at this time by Church members headed by the Church Deacons. Lunch will be at St John's Catholic Church 12 St John's way at noon.
 
Also at the March meeting several requests for help with home repairs were discussed. Chairman Allen Chaney noted that we need help on the Committee from all areas of the community, this includes volunteers, financial and material contributions and input from all who are interested in helping those less fortunate than ourselves as outlined on our website at http://cij.weebly.com  Forms for volunteers and referrals can be downloaded from this site and also obtained from the Family Resource Center 5 St John's Way in Reedsport.
 
The next meeting will be at the Church Of God at 2191 Birch Avenue March 31st at 6.30 pm. Please plan to attend, your suggestions and ideas will greatly appreciated..
 
Thank you..  Christmas In July Committee
 
 
 
 
 
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #7 of 10
 
WHAT:  SPAGHETTI FEED TO BENEFIT THE REEDSPORT ANIMAL SHELTER
 WHERE:  WATERFRONT TAVERN
WHEN:  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1ST  4:00PM – 8:00PM
COST:     $4.95
 
 SICILIAN SPAGHETTI RECIPE
 
 
 
 
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #8 of 10
 
WHAT:  Oregon 150th Birthday Celebration – Renew Reedsport Together
WHERE:  Reedsport, Oregon
WHEN:   Saturday, May 16th, 2009
WHO:  City of Reedsport, Reedsport Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Reedsport, and more
Contact:  Deanna Schaefer, City of Reedsport (271-3603) or Robin Dollar, Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce (271-3495)

Renew Reedsport Together!
 
The City of Reedsport adopted the Proclamation recognizing 2009 as a year of celebration of Oregon's sesquicentennial.  The City of Reedsport, the Reedsport Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club of Reedsport, CDABA and others are joining together in a celebration on Saturday, May 16, 2009, for a community project being called "Renew Reedsport Together."
 
Communities throughout the State of Oregon are coming together on Saturday, May 16th to celebrate Oregon and its communities.  Volunteers are being sought for the May 16th "Renew Reedsport Together" project.  The day will start with a ribbon cutting ceremony at City Hall, which will include the planting of the "Oregon Celebration" rose, a special rose making its debut this year to mark Oregon's 150th anniversary of statehood.
 
Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, volunteers will be dispatched with flats of bright yellow marigolds to be planted throughout the community in public spaces.  The planting of these marigolds will be a symbol of a united community and will renew the landscape throughout the community.  Depending on the number of volunteers, this planting is to be done throughout the communities of Reedsport, Winchester Bay and Gardiner---and any other community that wishes to participate.  Private businesses and citizens who also wish to do the planting should inquire into making a special purchase of the marigolds.
 
Tax deductible donations are being accepted to help support this non-profit project, as well as other community improvement projects now underway—such as the Library Renovation Project, the Hanging Flower Baskets in Old Downtown, the Triangle Improvement Project, and others. 
 
Get your volunteer teams together and stay tuned for more detailed information to come. 
 
 
 
 
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION   #9 of 10
 
WHAT: DuneFest Wins Ovation Award for Best Sporting Event in Oregon
WHERE: Northwest Festival and Event Conference
WHEN: March 3, 2009
WHO:  Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce  DuneFest
Contact: Scott Ingalls  866-904-6165 or scott@ingallsagency.com
 
Reedsport/Winchester Bay DuneFest Wins At Annual NW Festivals & Events Conference
 
At the Northwest Festival and Event Conference held this week The Oregon Festival and Events Association (OFEA) awarded DuneFest with the highest honor – The Ovation Award for The Best Sporting Event in Oregon.
 
DuneFest, to be held July 29-August 2, 2009, will bring families together for five days of ATV activities including sand drags, motocross and grand prix racing, kid/adult relays, poker run, camping, a charity auction, show n' shine, and music.  The event, DuneFest "The Most Fun A Family Can Have In The Sand", draws over 8,000 attendees to the area.  DuneFest is presented by the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce.  For more information about DuneFest log onto http://www.dunefest.com
 
The Northwest Festivals and Events Conference is held annually and jointly with the Washington Festivals and Events Association who also announce their annual awards.  Members include Festivals, Events, Parks Departments, County Fairs and event producers from a variety of companies, the military, as well as vendors that serve the industry.  Next year's conference will be held in early March in Seaside.  More information about the OFEA is available at www.oregonfestivals.org
 
 
 
 
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #10 of 10
 
WHAT:  A calendar of upcoming folk events
WHO:  South Coast Folk Society
Contact: southcoastfolksociety@yahoo.comStacy 756-4701, Paul 572-5370 www.moourl.com/scfs
 
There are fun musical things happening in March on the South Coast in celebration of St. Patrick's Day and the coming of spring!
 
We are honored to have Rich Goss back for our Barn Dance with a lively trio from Portland .  Check out our publicity blurb from Paul below, and by the way, if your local paper isn't printing our publicity, please call them up and ask why not??  We want to spread the word about the great time to be had at our dances. I have attached a poster for the dance; if you feel the urge, please print it out and put it up locally.  Thanks!
 
Don't forget our popular Sing-Along at Fiction 101 on Sunday, March 8th.  The South Coast Folk Society welcomes everyone with an interest in singing to join us for a joy-filled afternoon of song. Held every 2nd Sunday of the month, this is a Sing-Along for vocalists of all ages and abilities. The sing-along is held at Fiction 101 in downtown Coos Bay . Fiction 101 is located at 247 N. Broadway in downtown  Coos Bay .
 
 Our "Rise Up Singing" songbooks have many kinds of songs. You are sure to find songs that you know, or you can bring a song to share. Acoustic instruments are welcome. We will be singing for two hours, from 4:00 until 6:00 pm. See you then!  For more information, call Gail at 756-4701.
 
Our 'house band' TAGIPUB' will be playing at Roger's Zoo for an early St. Patrick's Day celebration on Saturday, March 14th.  Come join us for a rousing evening of acoustic music, starting at 7:00.
 
Check out our website and calendar below for upcoming events: www.moourl.com/scfs
 
 
Portland Trio to play for Greenacres Barn Dance March 21
 
A special Barn Dance to celebrate the first day of spring will be held at the Greenacres Grange Hall at 7PM on Saturday, March 21.  All are welcome to an exciting evening featuring great live music and a professional caller from Portland .  Rich Goss is one of Portland 's premier callers.  He specializes in contra style dancing, and will teach many easy-to-learn, invigorating dances appropriate for singles, couples and families.  This is a public event for dancers of all ages and abilities and is sponsored by the South Coast Folk Society, a local non-profit.
 
A trio of rambunctious musicians from Portland will be on stage to play for three hours.  They are Gordy Euler on fiddle and piano, Sara Goss on oboe and whistle, and Lanny Martin on accordion.  If you love to dance, then plan to attend the March 21 Barn Dance at the Greenacres Grange.  Doors open at 6:45, and dancing goes until 10:00pm with a brief break for refreshments.
 
The Greenacres Grange Hall is located at 93393 Greenacres Lane , just seven miles south of Coos Bay .  The atmosphere at the Grange is relaxed, and admission is only $6.00.  Students, seniors, and first time barn dancers pay $5.00.  Children under six are free.  This is an alcohol, tobacco, and fragrance free event.  Contact Stacy (756-4701) or Paul (572-5370) for more information and directions to the Grange.
 
 A calendar of upcoming folk events
 
Mar 8 - Sing-along at Fiction 101 in downtown Coos Bay ; 4:00-6:00 pm; songbooks provided; all ages welcome; free event.
 
Mar 8 – Hanneke Cassel at the Egyptian Theater, Coos Bay ; 3:00 hannekecassel.com
 
Mar 14 - The All Girl Impromptu Pick Up Band in concert at Roger's Zoo; 2037 Sherman St.  in downtown North Bend . 
 
  Mar 14 - "Men of Worth" St. Patrick's Day Celebration 7:30pm
A St. Patrick's Day Celebration Presented by a stellar ensemble with dancing and music to honor and highlight St. Patrick's Day. The Men of Worth (Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigherare joined by Maureen Brennan, Celtic harp; Kevin Carr, Irish pipes & fiddle; and Irish Dancer Kelsey Wilson.
For tickets and additional information go to bandonshowcase.org
 
Mar 17 - The Bumbling Buskers in concert at Sozo's Tea & Coffee; 6:00 - 8:00 pm; 1955 Union St. in North Bend .   
 
Mar 21 - Barn dance Greenacres Grange 7:00 pm. Rich Goss calling and music by Lanny Martin, Sara Goss, and Gordy Euler.
 
April 4 - Barn dance at Sixes Grange 7:00 pm. Stacy Rose calling and music by Willow Creek.
 
April 18 - Barn dance Greenacres Grange 7:00 pm. Silas Minyard calling and music by the Conjugal Visitors.
 
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