7 Announcements - press release

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #1 of  7   

 

WHAT:  Annual Wine Tour to Benefit RCLC
WHERE:  Departs RHS back lot
WHEN:     Saturday, May 30 from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
WHO:  Volunteer Advisory Board of Great Afternoons/RCLC
Contact:  Delaine Humphreys 271-9700 or Judy Macho 271-2100/361-0760

Cost: $50 per person

 

Wineries: 
Reustle's Prayer Rock Vineyards 
Henry's  Estates
Melrose  Winery
Hillcrest  Winery,
Bradley's  Winery.

For tickets contact: Delaine Humphreys 271-9700 or Judy Macho 271-2100/361-0760
A fun filled day of visiting five of the Umpqua Valley's finest wineries while you enjoy complimentary wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres.

 

All proceeds benefit Great Afternoons/RCLC
Sponsored by the Volunteer Advisory Board of Great Afternoons/RCLC

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #2 of  7 

 

WHAT:  Annual "Sports Auction" Dinner
WHERE:  Reedsport Community Center
WHEN:    Saturday, April 4, 2009 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Contact: www.bravesboosters.com/auction

 

Reedsport Athletics Benefit set for April 4

 

REEDSPORT – The 2009 benefit dinner and auction supporting athletic activities at Reedsport schools will be held Saturday, April 4 at the Reedsport Community Center.  The event is the centerpiece of fundraising activities that maintain many of the athletic programs at Reedsport schools.

 

"This event is crucial in order for us to continue providing a variety of athletic activities for students," says Lynn Fulps, Athletic Director at Reedsport Jr./Sr. High School.  "We will likely be forced to make additional cutbacks next year, making a successful auction even more important."

 

Sponsored by Bedrock's Restaurants, this will be the eighth year for the auction event, which has also turned into a school-wide reunion for many attendees, bringing together local residents as well as Reedsport alumni who now live outside the area.

 

With the struggling economy affecting many, auction committee member Joe Zelinski says there is more emphasis this year on activities for people to enjoy, and less on the total amount raised by the event.  "Most everyone is feeling a financial pinch right now," says Zelinski.  "We understand that, and want supporters to know they are appreciated no matter what form their support takes."

 

In addition to the dinner and auction on Saturday evening, event organizers are planning a golf scramble for Saturday morning, a family-oriented open swim at Highland Pool concurrent to the auction event, live music with PBA and the Hot Flashes at the Eagles Lodge on Friday night, and again Saturday night following the auction.  A Saturday afternoon encore presentation of the Umpqua Discovery Center's seminar on Reedsport's history is also planned, with free admission for auction ticket holders.

 

Past auction events have included a wide range of items donated by individuals and businesses, including time share usage, college and pro sports tickets, artwork, hardware, jewelry, fine wines, golf outings, handmade arts and crafts, fishing gear and trips, hotel accommodations and more.

 

Dinner tickets are $25 per plate, which includes bidding privileges.  $14 of this amount benefits the athletic programs.  Tickets are available at Bedrock's Restaurant in Reedsport, at Reedsport High School, or via mail.  Mail orders are encouraged, and receive expedited registration the night of the auction event.  More information and a printable order form are available at www.bravesboosters.com/auction.

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION    #3 of  7 

 

WHAT:  A History of Reedsport - The City on Stilts
WHERE:  Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way,  Reedsport, OR 97467
WHEN:  Saturday, April 4th, 2:00 pm
Contact: 541-271-4816  www.umpquadiscoverycenter.com
Adults—$2.50                       
Children 6-15—$1             
UDC members free
541-271-4816
 
Due to the overwhelming response and the numerous requests to have another 'Reedsport History' program, Umpqua Discovery Center presents:  REPEAT PERFORMANCE  "A History of Reedsport - The City on Stilts"  Saturday, April 4th, 2:00pm
 
As a part of the sesquicentennial celebration of Oregon, the Discovery Center is presenting a series of programs investigating the history of the area.  Each program is in a seminar type format, encouraging audience participation.  The second of these presentations will look at the history of Reedsport.

 

Reedsport was originally built on stilts above a swampy area.  Rainbow Slough ran through the current waterfront area to isolate an island in the Umpqua River.  When Rainbow Slough was filled in with dredge material in the 1920's, the real town of Reedsport began to take shape.
 
There is limited seating for this presentation.  The first 50 people arriving will be guaranteed seats.
 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #4 of  7 

 

WHAT:  METH AWARENESS
WHERE:  Reedsport High School Auditorium
WHEN:     Monday, April 6, 2009  5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
WHO:    Meth Task Force of Douglas County, Umpqua Partners for a Drug Free Future, and Adapt
Contact: RSVP by March 30th  Judy @ 271-2100 or FRC @  271-9700

 

Presentation for parents & others~~ includes:
Drug Overview
Prevention Matters – You Matter
Adults Role in Affecting Kids Decisions
Questions & Answers

 

Monday, April 6, 2009
Reedsport High School Auditorium
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
A light dinner will be served after the presentations
RSVP needed for meal count~~see below

 

LEARN:  What is happening in Douglas County
Resistance skills to keep your children safe
Resources available in the community

 

This presentation is sponsored by:
The Greater Douglas United Way Critical Response Initiative and
A Federal COPS Grant

RSVP by March 30th
Judy @ 271-2100 or
FRC @  271-9700

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #5 of  7 

 

WHAT:   Win a hand crafted wine rack, complete with 12 bottles of Oregon wine and 12 wine glasses.

WHERE:  See the wine rack on display at Umpqua Bank

WHEN:  Now until the drawing on April 15th

WHO:  "Chapter 2- a Re-Do"- Reedsport Branch Library Renovation committee

Cost: $5.00 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20.00

 

Win a beautiful wine-rack, hand-crafted by Stan Bates.  This rack has been donated to the Library Renovation project.  Raffle tickets to win this rack along with 12 bottles of Oregon wine and a complete set of wine glasses are being sold right now.  The winning ticket will be drawn on Wednesday, April 15.  "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. 

 

The winner is responsible for transporting the wine rack from the bank to its new home!!!!

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #6 of  7 

 

WHAT:  Alzheimer's Support Group formation?
WHERE:  Coastal Douglas County
WHEN:     Now
WHO:  Alzheimer's Association of Oregon
Contact:   Family Resource Center at 271-9700

 

Are you struggling with the difficult issues surrounding a loved one with Alzheimer's? Would you like to talk with others in the same situation? Would you like to learn more about this disease?

 

            The Alzheimer's Association of Oregon is wondering if there is enough interest in coastal Douglas County to form either a support group or offer some educational sessions or both.

 

            Call the Family Resource Center at 271-9700 and leave your name and telephone number if you might possibly be interested in either one. If you know of someone who might be interested in leading a support group over this topic, please have them call as well.

 

 

  

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #7 of  7

 

WHAT:   Community Meeting to Develop Historic Downtown Projects' List
WHERE:   Reedsport Senior Center (460 Winchester Avenue, Reedsport)
WHEN:      Tuesday, April 28, 2009 7-9pm
WHO:   City of Reedsport
Contact:  Theresa Hart 541-662-0639 or thart@ohwy.com

  
Reedsport Community Hosts Main Street Project Development Public Workshop for Historic Downtown Reedsport

 

Reedsport Oregon, April 10, 2009 --   The City of Reedsport will be hosting an evening with a Main Street Consultant from the State Main Street Program on April 28, 2009 from 7-9PM at the Senior Center in Reedsport. The public is encouraged to attend this important planning session for the future redevelopment of Old Town Reedsport.

 

This hands-on workshop will generate a list of potential projects that community members and organizations can complete in the next year or two, and will focus on the historic Old Towne section of the Reedsport commercial district. Light refreshment will be served, and no RSVP is required.

 

"This is a community driven workshop that needs broad community support if our redevelopment efforts are going to succeed" said Scott Somers, City Manager of Reedsport.   He added, "This is a real opportunity for our community to participate in the process of determining the future of our downtown."    

 

Funding for this project was obtained by the City through a technical assistance grant funded by the State Main Street Program. The grant is targeted for small communities in Oregon that qualify for technical assistance with downtown project development and planning.

 

For more information, contact Scott Somers, Reedsport City Manager at 541-271-3603 or Kathi Wall-Meyer at 541-271-3044.

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