5 Announcements - press release

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #1 of 5   
 
WHAT:  Giant Rummage Sale 
WHERE:  Lower Umpqua Senior Center

WHEN:     August 22 from 9 am to 4 pm
WHO:  Lower Umpqua Senior Center
Contact: Lower Umpqua Senior Center at 271-4884, or contact  Janice Cockerham    271-0109

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
   Giant Rummage Sale to be held at the Lower Umpqua Senior Center, 460 Winchester, Reedsport on August 22 from 9 am to 4 pm.  The Senior Center is raising funds to create a smoke-free outside sitting area  for use on pleasant days.  Any and all usable items would be appreciated and arrangements can be made for pick up.  The Winchester Avenue Mini Storage has donated storage space so all items can be safely stored until the event.   For further information, please call the Lower Umpqua Senior Center @ 271-4884, or contact Janice Cockerham @ 271-0109

 

 

   

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #2 of 5  
 

WHAT: Bottle/Can drive
Where: Reedsport and surrounding areas
When: July 2009
WHO: Reedsport Cheer Squad
Contact: Sheri Wall 271-2636

 

Hi, We are collecting bottles and cans for the Reedsport Cheer squad. Call Sheri Wall 271-2636 for a pick up. The girls need to earn money for their uniforms and expenses for the year. Thanks for your help.

 

 

 

   

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #3 of 5  
 
WHAT:  Old Planes and Old Military Vehicles Land In Lakeside
WHERE:  Lakeside Airport

WHEN:     August 1st 10 AM (Weather Permitting)
WHO:  Lakeside Lions Club
Contact: Jim Mead, Event Chair at 541-271-3480.

 

Hear the Roar of the engines, see them take off and land, see the old military vehicles, ask about cost to get a ride in a plane. The Third Annual Fly-In sponsored by the Lakeside Lions Club will be Saturday August 1st. Free admission for the whole family!

Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, and Soft Drinks will be sold by the Lions Club to support their community service activities.

Come join the Fun. For more Information, Contact Jim Mead, Event Chair at 541-271-3480.

 

 

 

   

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #4 of 5  
 

WHAT: DuneFest 2009
WHERE: Winchester Bay / Umpqua Dunes
WHEN: July 29 – August 2
WHO:  Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 800-247-2155
 
The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Ovation Award winner of "The Best Sporting Event in Oregon" DuneFest 2009, July 29th – August 2nd.  This five-day event is filled with exciting fun activities including Adult and Kid activities, Moto Cross, Racing, Sand Drags, Poker Run, Treasure Hunt, Show N' Shine, Drive-In Movie Night, Charity Auction, Freestyle Shows, evening entertainment featuring Rock The Dunes Friday and Saturday nights, A Canned Food Drive to benefit the Reedsport Food Pantry and many more activities.

 

Vendor Row will offer ATV's, clothing, crafts, and ATV accessories, and will open daily from 9am to 6pm with food vendors staying open later for dinner.  Vendor Row will close at noon on Sunday.

 

DuneFest 2009 is offering: A Kid's Safe ATV Riding Area, Non Ethanol Gasoline, premium fuel 92 octane, available in Salmon Harbor at the fuel dock, and a free shuttle bus service from Winchester Bay.

 

The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce recognizes the significance of the ATV industry and welcomes all participants, sponsors, and vendors.
With their help, and the help of hundreds of volunteers, DuneFest is the premiere ATV sand event in the country.  DuneFest is a family-friendly atmosphere and boast the slogan:  THE MOST FUN A FAMILY CAN HAVE IN THE SAND.

 

For additional information go to www.dunefest.com or call the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce (541) 271-3495 or (800) 247-2155.

 

Facilities under Special Use Permit with the Siuslaw National Forest & Douglas County Parks.

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #5 of 5  
 
WHAT:  Nonprofit Organization Board Training
WHERE:  Florence Events Center, Florence, Oregon

WHEN:     Saturday, September 19, 2009
Contact:  http://www.financialsteward.org/

Cost:  Event Registration fee: $300 per organization (includes lunch) - limited to 25 delegations of board officers.

 

Are you a board officer with inadequate knowledge, training or understanding of position expectations? Could your board's executive team (President, Secretary and Treasurer) be strengthened by financial and management team building?

 

This day is for you! Join us for this pilot event which will be limited to only 25 organizations. Instructors include accountants, attorneys, nonprofit consultants and representatives from the IRS and Oregon Department of Justice.

 

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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.reedsport.or.us
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