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WHAT: Bicycle Safety Rodeo
WHERE: Highland School/Rain or Shine
WHAT: Bicycle Safety Rodeo
WHERE: Highland School/Rain or Shine
WHEN: Saturday May 30th 9a – noon
WHO: Sponsored by Reedsport Police Department and Deb Docken/State Farm Insurance
Contact: Judy Macho 271-2100
For youth and adults
Enter to win a bike and other prizes/Must be present to win
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WHAT: Brenda Homar Concert
WHERE: Highlands Baptist Church, 2500 Longwood Dr
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
WHO: Highlands Baptist Church
Contact: Todd Young 271-4406
Highlands Baptist Church will be hosting a free concert featuring Brenda Homar this Sunday morning, May 24, at 11 a.m. Brenda is an experienced performer having recorded several cds and toured throughout the country.
The entire community is invited to attend this concert. Brenda sings Gospel and Southern Gospel music. Admission is free, however, there will be a free will offering received during the concert. For more information or questions, please call 271-4406.
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WHAT: CHRISTMAS IN JULY
WHERE: Church Of God 2191 Birch Avenue
WHEN: Tuesday April 28 6:30 pm
WHO: Christmas In July Planning Committee
Contact: Church Of God 271 3928 or Family Resource Center 271 9700
Also see website http://cij.weebly.com/
WHERE: Church Of God 2191 Birch Avenue
WHEN: Tuesday April 28 6:30 pm
WHO: Christmas In July Planning Committee
Contact: Church Of God 271 3928 or Family Resource Center 271 9700
Also see website http://cij.weebly.com/
At the May 19 committee meeting chair Allen Chaney gave out several new referral applications for review. A revised list of financial contributors and benefactors to the program is being compiled and will be posted on the website http://cij.weebly.com/ shortly.
Thanks went to Sharon Thompson for her generosity in accepting the post of vice chair for the 2009 program, this was appreciated by all present as this will greatly assist Allen in his busy schedule.
An offer was made by K-Dune radio for volunteers to give details of the program on am1030. Arrangements are being made for this.
The next meeting will be at the Church of God on 2191 Birch Avenue at 6.30 am on Tuesday June 2. All with interest in the program are invited to attend.
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WHAT: Reedsport Memorial Day Celebration Schedule
WHERE: Reedsport
WHEN: Memorial Day Weekend
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 271-3495
WHERE: Reedsport
WHEN: Memorial Day Weekend
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 271-3495
Sunday, May 24
4:00pm COMMUNITY BBQ
Reedsport High School
7:00pm U.S. MARINE CORPS BAND CONCERT
Pacific Auditorium
4:00pm COMMUNITY BBQ
Reedsport High School
7:00pm U.S. MARINE CORPS BAND CONCERT
Pacific Auditorium
Monday, May 25
10:00am KID'S AMUSEMENT AREA
SCENIC HELICOPTER RIDES
Across from Hahn Memorial Park
Noon: PARADE MEMORIAL SERVICE
Downtown Reedsport
1:00pm: COMMUNITY BBQ
Across from Hahn Memorial Park
1:30pm: MEMORIAL SERVICE
Hahn Memorial Park
10:00am KID'S AMUSEMENT AREA
SCENIC HELICOPTER RIDES
Across from Hahn Memorial Park
Noon: PARADE MEMORIAL SERVICE
Downtown Reedsport
1:00pm: COMMUNITY BBQ
Across from Hahn Memorial Park
1:30pm: MEMORIAL SERVICE
Hahn Memorial Park
Tuesday, May 26
A DAY IN WINCHESTER BAY
Noon: U.S. MARINE BAND CONCERT
Phillip Boe Memorial Park
6:00pm: U.S. MARINE BAND CONCERT
Bay Front Loop / In front of Sportsmen's Cannery
A DAY IN WINCHESTER BAY
Noon: U.S. MARINE BAND CONCERT
Phillip Boe Memorial Park
6:00pm: U.S. MARINE BAND CONCERT
Bay Front Loop / In front of Sportsmen's Cannery
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.
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.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #5 of 6
WHAT: Grandma's Closet
WHERE: Reedsport, Oregon
WHO: Rotary Club of Reedsport and Umpqua Bank
Contact: Kathleen Miller – 271-2101
$500 Grant Received by Grandma's Closet
The Rotary Club of Reedsport, together with Rotary District 5110 (http://district5110.org), granted Grandma's Closet $500. Grandma's Closet provides new clothing to children. Organized and supported by the employees of the local branch of Umpqua Bank, the program began when the employees saw a need for all children to have appropriate clothing to wear to school. Grandma's Closet allows school aged children to "shop" for clothes at no cost to the child. The Rotary Club of Reedsport is pleased to be a partner of this program and to provide assistance to make it a success. For more information on Grandma's Closet and how to make donations, please call the Reedsport Branch of the Umpqua Bank at 271-2176.
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WHAT: Thank You! From – Renew Reedsport Together Committee
Contact: Kathleen Miller – 271-2101
Contact: Kathleen Miller – 271-2101
On behalf of the Renew Reedsport Together planning committee, I wish to extend a sincere thank you to all the volunteers who came out on Saturday, May 16th to plant marigolds as a part of Reedsport's Oregon 150th Birthday celebration event.
Renew Reedsport Together was made possible through the efforts of local organizations, businesses, and about 75 volunteers who showed up to help in the planting party, which was financed by community donations.
With the assistance of Chamber Ambassadors, the Mayor Keith Tymchuk started off the day with a message of thanks and the planting of the Oregon Celebration Rose at City Hall. CDABA provided coffee and treats and then volunteers were dispatched with flats of marigolds to multiple planting sites. The sunny yellow marigolds are already noticeable in various spots around town, and will provide a riot of color and a unifying look to our area as they grow.
The partners of the Renew Reedsport Together event included: City of Reedsport, Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club, the Rotary Club of Reedsport, CDABA, Douglas County — Oregon 150, SOLV, and Ocean Breeze Flowers & Gifts. Groups participating in the planting included members of the partners group as well as the Reedsport Garden Club, the Reedsport Library Board, Three Rivers Rebekah's, Dunes Family Health Care Clinic, the Chamber Ambassadors, and the many individuals and families who came with their kids to help. Thanks also go to Umpqua Bank, who donated bottles of water for the many volunteers. Big thanks also go to the community members whose generous donations contributed to the success of the project.
For anyone who wants to purchase the colorful and attractive commemorative t-shirt from the event, they are available for just $10 at Signs Unlimited. Those wishing to make a tax deductible donation to support other community improvement projects now underway, such as the Library Renovation Project, the Hanging Flower Baskets in Downtown, and the Triangle Improvement Project may mail checks payable to: CDABA-Renew Reedsport Together, and forward to Kathleen Miller, P0 Box 5, Reedsport, OR 97467.
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There are three places to view community events online:
http://www.lowerumpquahospital.org/ Click on the Community Calendar link
http://reedsportonline.com/
http://www.lowerumpquahospital.org/ Click on the Community Calendar link
http://reedsportonline.com/
http://www.reedsport.or.us
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