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WHAT: WANTED: church accompanist
WHERE: United Presbyterian Church, Reedsport
WHEN: one weekday rehearsal and Sunday service
Contact: Dr. Bill Stevens 271-3214, churchoffice@reedsportpres.org
United Presbyterian Church in Reedsport is seeking an accompanist for weekly rehearsals and Sunday morning services. Must have piano skills; organ optional. Compensation offered. EEO. Contact Dr. Bill Stevens at 271-3214 for more information.
WHAT: WANTED: church accompanist
WHERE: United Presbyterian Church, Reedsport
WHEN: one weekday rehearsal and Sunday service
Contact: Dr. Bill Stevens 271-3214, churchoffice@reedsportpres.org
United Presbyterian Church in Reedsport is seeking an accompanist for weekly rehearsals and Sunday morning services. Must have piano skills; organ optional. Compensation offered. EEO. Contact Dr. Bill Stevens at 271-3214 for more information.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #2 of 4
WHAT: Brenda Homar Concert
WHERE: Highlands Baptist Church
2500 Longwood Dr
WHEN: Sunday, May 24 at 11:00 a.m.
WHO: Highlands Baptist Church
Contact: Todd Young 271-4406
WHERE: Highlands Baptist Church
2500 Longwood Dr
WHEN: Sunday, May 24 at 11:00 a.m.
WHO: Highlands Baptist Church
Contact: Todd Young 271-4406
Brenda Homar will be concert Sunday morning, May 24, at 11:00 a.m. at
Highlands Baptist Church. Brenda Homar is a member of the Gospel Music
Association who has performed on television and in concert throughout
the Northwest.
Highlands Baptist Church. Brenda Homar is a member of the Gospel Music
Association who has performed on television and in concert throughout
the Northwest.
The entire community is invited to this concert. Admission is free. There
will be a free-will offering received during the concert. Call 271-4406
for more information.
will be a free-will offering received during the concert. Call 271-4406
for more information.
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WHAT: Oregon 150th Birthday Celebration – Renew Reedsport Together
WHERE: Reedsport, Oregon
WHEN: Saturday, May 16th, 2009 – starting at 9 a.m.
WHO: City of Reedsport, Reedsport Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce, and more
Contact: Deanna Schafer – 271-3603 or Robin Dollar – 271-3495
Contact: Deanna Schafer – 271-3603 or Robin Dollar – 271-3495
Rain or Shine – Marigolds to be planted on Saturday
The Renew Reedsport Together project will be held on Saturday, May 16th, starting at 9 a.m. at City Hall parking lot---rain or shine.
Volunteers will be provided gardening gloves, trash bags, and special Oregon 150 tote bags (as long as they last). Although garden gloves have been available by SOLV, the volunteers should bring with them a hand trowel, a shovel, or any other tool they think they may need.
Opening Ceremonies will be held at City Hall starting at 9 a.m. There will be an uplifting message from Keith Tymchuk, our City's Mayor; the planting of the Oregon Celebration rose, coffee and treats, and then the volunteers will be dispatched with flats of marigolds for planting. Each volunteer or team of volunteers will be given a set number of marigolds and a designated location to plant them.
You may contact Deanna Schaefer, City of Reedsport (271-3603) or Robin Dollar, Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce (271-3495) for more information.
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WHAT: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & CELEBRATION IN REEDSPORT
WHERE: Reedsport
WHEN: Memorial Day Weekend
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 271-3495
WHEN: Memorial Day Weekend
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 271-3495
JOIN IN ON THE FUN BE A MEMORIAL DAY PARADE ENTRY
Join in on the Memorial Day Parade through downtown Reedsport. Businesses, Civic Organizations, and Individuals are invited and encouraged to participate in the parade, Monday, May 25th. Entry forms are available at the Chamber of Office.
MARINE CORPS BAND CONCERT
Sunday, May 24
The celebration begins Sunday, May 24th with a community BBQ at Reedsport High School starting at 4:00pm hosted by the Military Order of the Purple Heart with an opportunity to meet the members of the 29 Palms Marine Corps Air, Ground, Combat, Center Band followed by a free concert at 7:00pm in the Pacific Auditorium featuring the Marine Corps Band. Tickets are required due to limited seating and are available at Umpqua Bank, Bank of America, and the Chamber Office.
PARADE & MEMORIAL SERVICE
Monday, May 25
At 10:00am a Kid's Amusement area across from Hahn Park will feature a 30 foot slide, bounce house, carnival games, the Umpqua Bank Ice Cream Truck, additional treats and surprises, and helicopter rides for aerial views of our area.
A VFW formation will be held at Reedsport Cemetery.
A Memorial Day Parade through downtown Reedsport begins at Noon. Following the parade, a community BBQ at Hahn Memorial Park and at 1:30pm a Memorial Service will begin featuring the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band, The Special Forces Association Parachute Team, and aircraft fly-bys. Following the Memorial Service, the kid's amusement area and helicopter rides will continue.
A DAY IN WINCHESTER BAY
Tuesday, May 26
Two free concerts will be performed by the Marine Corps Band. A performance will be at noon at Phillip Boe Memorial Park and at 6:00pm in front of the Sportsmen's Cannery & Smokehouse with their infamous Seafood BBQ being offered.
ADOPT-A-MARINE
This is a Memorial Day Celebration donation program that enables you to Adopt A Marine to help support the patriotic recognition of this honorable holiday. The donations help offset the cost the Memorial Day Celebration and the cost of transportation, lodging and meals for the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band, and The Special Forces Association Parachute Team. Donations can be made at the Umpqua Bank, Bank of America, or The Chamber of Commerce Office.
MEET YOUR ADOPTED MARINE
Sunday, May 24 the public is invited to a greet and meet community BBQ. Greet the Marine Corps Band and the Special Forces Association Parachute Team at a community BBQ at Reedsport High School starting at 4:00pm hosted by the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The BBQ will be followed by a free concert at 7:00pm in the Pacific Auditorium featuring the Marine Corps Band. Tickets are required due to limited seating and are available at Umpqua Bank, Bank of America, and the Chamber Office.
For more information please contact the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce Office (541) 271-3495
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Include a story telling people about your event.
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I send the announcement out once a week - Thursday night - to meet the press deadlines. It's to your benefit to send the information out at least two weeks prior to your event.
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