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WHAT: MAY 2nd 2009 IS FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
WHERE: 2109 Highway 101, Florence, Oregon 97439
WHEN: May 2, 2009 beginning at 11am and running until 6pm
WHAT: MAY 2nd 2009 IS FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
WHERE: 2109 Highway 101, Florence, Oregon 97439
WHEN: May 2, 2009 beginning at 11am and running until 6pm
WHO: She Said Gifts He Said Comics
Contact: Ronald Schmidt (541) 997-1614 docksidegifts@charter.net
A FREE DAY OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Worldwide Free Comic Book Day Comes to Florence with Comics for All Ages!
Worldwide Free Comic Book Day Comes to Florence with Comics for All Ages!
She Said Gifts He Said Comics in Florence is one of thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the comic book art form on Saturday, May 2nd. On Free Comic Book Day, over two million comic books will be given away by participating stores, introducing as many people as possible to the wonders of comic books!
"The wide array of comic books being published today ensures that readers of all ages — children, teens, and adults – can find something appropriate that will stir their imaginations," said Ron Schmidt, co-owner of She Said Gifts He Said Comics.
Now in its eighth year, Free Comic Book Day has proven to be a smashing success, spreading the word that comics are terrific reading. "Even if you have never picked up a comic book, stop into She Said Gifts He Said Comics, because you never know what you will end up finding."
"We at She Said Gifts He Said Comics want to spread the word that comics are perfect for today's times," Schmidt continued. "Comic books and graphic novels are considered hip, hot and smart." Comic Books have propelled to the front ranks of pop culture, many being adapted into movies. Wolverine hits the big screen on May 1st, the day before Free Comic Book Day. The first weekend of May is going to be a big day in the comic book world. And May 2 is just one week short of our first anniversary in business, so we will have some bargains to celebrate that event as well."
Regular updates, information about comic books, and a list of participating publishers and their free comics are all online at www.FreeComicBookDay.com.
Regular updates, information about comic books, and a list of participating publishers and their free comics are all online at www.FreeComicBookDay.com.
Free Comic Book Day kicks off at 11am and runs until 6pm at She Said Gifts He Said Comics 2109 Highway 101, Florence, across 101 from Johnston Ford, next to Texaco. Call (541)997-1614 for more information.
Ron Schmidt and Wendy Clawson also own Dockside Gifts in Winchester Bay, Oregon.
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WHAT: Australian composer's music opens orchestra Pops Concert
WHAT: Australian composer's music opens orchestra Pops Concert
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium of Reedsport High School
WHEN: Sunday, May 3 at 2 P.M.
WHO: Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO)
Contact: www.occo.ws , or call OCCO at 541-997-6770.
WHO: Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO)
Contact: www.occo.ws , or call OCCO at 541-997-6770.
Four selections by Australian-born Percy Grainger will begin the Spring Pops concert of the Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO). The Reedsport concert, which closes OCCO'S eighth season, will be a matinee on Sunday, May 3 at 2 P.M. at the Pacific Auditorium of Reedsport High School. The special two-for-one ticket price will again be available. A single Early Bird ticket ($5.00) will admit two persons to the event. Tickets are now on sale at the Reedsport branch of Umpqua Bank or the Reedsport-Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the afternoon of the program.
Though born and raised "down under," Grainger was educated in Great Britain where he became interested in British folk melodies. The delightful tunes that open the concert are all based on this musical form and include the well-known "Danny Boy." Also in the first half are three original pieces by Florence composer, Charles Perkins.
In the second half of the program the music of an American popular songsmith will be showcased. Vocalists Denise Dee and Bill Dietrich will be featured in "From the Jimmy VanHeusen songbook." The orchestra, as well as a jazz combo, will provide accompaniment for the singers.
To get more information about this event, visit the orchestra's website, WWW.OCCO.WS , or call OCCO at 541-997-6770.
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WHAT: Dog Vacation Days Lodging Special
WHO: Loon Lake Lodge and RV Resort
WHERE: 9011 Loon Lake Road, just minutes from Reedsport
WHEN: May 15th - 17th
Contact: Call (541) 599-2244 for reservations
WHO: Loon Lake Lodge and RV Resort
WHERE: 9011 Loon Lake Road, just minutes from Reedsport
WHEN: May 15th - 17th
Contact: Call (541) 599-2244 for reservations
So much fun to be had during our weekend Dog Vacation Days, May 15th - 17th at Loon Lake Lodge and RV Resort. When you check-in with your special friend, you will receive a 25% discount for your lodging and your pup will receive a Doggie Treat Bag!
Get creative and be ready at 2PM on Saturday, May 16th to join the Doggie Costume Parade. It will be so exciting that the prizes awarded will just be a bonus! Throughout the weekend, you can relax with your pet on free Pontoon Boat Rides on the very beautiful Loon Lake. The fun continues on Sunday, May 17th with a Dog Pancake Breakfast at 10AM.
Call (541) 599-2244 for reservations to save on lodging and get in on all the fun. Phone reservations only, not applicable for current reservations, subject to availability, not valid on holidays or with other discounts and does not include applicable taxes and fees.
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WHAT: Scrub Sale
WHAT: Scrub Sale
WHERE: Conference room of Lower Umpqua Hospital, downstairs near the cafeteria
WHEN: Wednesday, May 6, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 6, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHO: Sponsored by Lower Umpqua Hospital to benefit Reedsport Branch Library Renovation Fund
Contact: Delaine at 271-9700
Contact: Delaine at 271-9700
CareWear will be selling scrubs and related items at Lower Umpqua Hospital. A percentage of the total sale will be donated to the renovation of our local library.
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WHAT: Rising Tide Live! Members and Fellow Travelers
WHERE: Reedsport Coffeehouse at 2285 Longwood Avenue
WHEN: WED - May 6th at 6:00pm
WHAT: Rising Tide Live! Members and Fellow Travelers
WHERE: Reedsport Coffeehouse at 2285 Longwood Avenue
WHEN: WED - May 6th at 6:00pm
WHO: Rising Tide Live!
Contact: Joe Coyne 271-2103
Rising Tide Live!, Coastal Douglas's community theater will have a get together at the Reedsport Coffeehouse at 2285 Longwood Avenue on WED - May 6th at 6:00pm to plan possible upcoming events for the summer months.
Some of the finest hors d'oeuvres in the area will be served, a fun quiz with the winning group receiving $25.00, a staged reading of a portion of "The Guys" a play that was on off off Broadway with Bill Murray and Sigourney Weaver, perhaps the reading of a poem written by 2009 Pulitzer winner W.S. Merwin, and whatever else we can think of.
It's free so do come and bring someone with you who wants to see additional live events at the Pacific Auditorium or other locations in Coastal Douglas.
For more information contact Joe Coyne 271-2103.
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WHAT: PEACE OFFICER'S MEMORIAL CEREMONY
WHERE: the Boardwalk at the Umpqua Discovery Center In Reedsport
WHEN: Wednesday, May 6th at 6pm
WHAT: PEACE OFFICER'S MEMORIAL CEREMONY
WHERE: the Boardwalk at the Umpqua Discovery Center In Reedsport
WHEN: Wednesday, May 6th at 6pm
Contact: Judy Macho 271-2100 jmacho@reedsport.or.us
PEACE OFFICER'S MEMORIAL CEREMONY
JOIN THE CELEBRATION OF
LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL DAY
JOIN THE CELEBRATION OF
LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL DAY
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WHAT: Book Fair
WHAT: Book Fair
WHERE: lower level of Lower Umpqua Hospital by Rehab
WHEN: Tuesday, May 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Wednesday May 13 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHO: Sponsored by Lower Umpqua Hospital to benefit Reedsport Jr-Sr. High Library
Contact: Delaine at 271-9700
WHEN: Tuesday, May 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Wednesday May 13 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHO: Sponsored by Lower Umpqua Hospital to benefit Reedsport Jr-Sr. High Library
Contact: Delaine at 271-9700
The Imagine Nation Book Fair has books and gifts, for adults and children plus educational toys and games. A generous percentage of the sale will go to the Reedsport Jr-Sr High School library. Stock up on your spring and summer gifts and help the school library at the same time.
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WHAT: SOLV, Oregon 150, and the Great Garden work day
WHERE: 2605 Longwood, located next to Highland Elementary School and the softball fields
WHEN: Sat May 16, 9:00-1:00
WHO: Great Afternoons
Contact: Machelle 271-3926
WHERE: 2605 Longwood, located next to Highland Elementary School and the softball fields
WHEN: Sat May 16, 9:00-1:00
WHO: Great Afternoons
Contact: Machelle 271-3926
Come and help celebrate Oregon's 150 birthday by beautifying the Great Garden and preparing it for a new season of growing and learning. We will be cleaning, weeding, planting, removing evasive species, painting, building and more. We will also be accepting plant donations. Please preregister on-line at SOLV: http://www.solv.org/volunteers/volunteer_county.asp#Douglas.
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WHAT: Reedsport School District Awarded Oregon Public Charter School Incentive Planning Grant
WHERE: Reedsport, Oregon
WHAT: Reedsport School District Awarded Oregon Public Charter School Incentive Planning Grant
WHERE: Reedsport, Oregon
The Reedsport School District is one of ten applicants awarded an Oregon Public Charter School Incentive Planning Grant. The successful grant written by Tricia Law and Jim Akre was one of twenty-eight applications reviewed by the Oregon Department of Education.
The Planning Grant will provide the Reedsport Junior/Senior High School $55,000 for the planning and preparation to institute innovative instruction and programs for grades 7 -12. The focus of the Reedsport Community Charter School will be threefold: (1) each student will have a personalized education plan, (2) elective classes will partner with local community entities, and (3) multiple learning styles will be addressed in core classes. Following the initial planning work the Charter School is preapproved for Implementation Phases One and Two and access to an additional $450,000 for the purchase of materials and training to implement the new innovative program.
"This is a great opportunity for the Junior/Senior High to make a big jump forward in working with the community to significantly enhance and enrich the education program for our students." said Reedsport Superintendent Ike Launstein.
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