Press Release - and correction

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  CORRECTION
 
WHAT:  Vails visit Reedsport
WHERE:  1190 Fir Ave
WHEN:    Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 2 to  ? 
WHO:  Dr. Ron Vail, Heather, Lalena, and Julian

 

The Vail family has returned from New Zealand for a short visit.  Thursday, July 17 from 2:00 on - they will be at 1190 Fir Avenue to visit with friends and family.  Stop by to say "Hi." 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION

 

WHAT:  Ocean Fest 2009, plus Team Triathlon on the Umpqua River - Paddle, Bike and Run

WHERE: Reedsport / Winchester Bay, Oregon

WHEN: July 17, 18, 19 --- Triathlon on Saturday, July 18

 

The community-wide Ocean Fest event will include a new Team Triathlon on the Umpqua River, where teams or individuals will paddle a kayak, ride a mountain bike, and run a fun course this year.  Teams may have one, two or three members. Participants can take part in one or all three legs of the triathlon.

 

On Saturday, July 18, athletes begin registering for the races at 6:30 am at Coho Point in Winchester Bay. The Kayak leg of the triathlon starts at 8 am, the biking leg at 10:30, and the running leg at 12:30. Awards will be given at 3 p.m. during the antique car show at Reedsport High School.  In addition to awards, participants will receive a free t-shirt, free dinner with the Reedsport Lions Club at the car show, and a great day on the Oregon Coast.

 

The entry fee is $50 team or $20 per leg. All proceeds go to Vision Assistance by The Gardiner-Reedsport Lions Club.

 

On Sunday, leave the swimming to the ducks at our first annual duck race. Buy one of 50 rubber ducks and teach it to swim fast, and you could be the winner of fifty lucky duck bucks!

 

Spend the weekend touring the bay-front bazaar on Beach Blvd., and the rummage sales throughout Winchester Bay, while munching on fresh kettle corn or the famous seafood barbecue.  See the very best in luxury homes on wheels at Guaranty's RV Show, where everyone is invited to step inside the RVs and try out the driver seat.   Don't miss Ocean Fest traditions such as the Quilt Show and the Antique Car Show.

 

For more information on Ocean Fest and Reedsport / Winchester Bay, visit our website:  www.reedsportcc.org