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What: Lower Umpqua Economic Development Forum's Annual Meeting
When: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 6:30pm
Where: Port of Umpqua Building
364 N. Fourth Street, Reedsport
Who: Lower Umpqua Economic Development Forum
Contact: Theresa Hart 541-662-0639 (phone not for publication)
The Lower Umpqua Economic Development Forum will be hosting its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 6:30pm at the Port of Umpqua Building in Reedsport. Forum members and the general public is encouraged to attend this meeting to receive an update on Forum and community projects, a discussion regarding updating the City of Reedsport's Comprehensive Plan, and the Forum's annual board elections.
Project updates will be given by the City of Reedsport, Salmon Harbor, and the Lower Umpqua Hospital, and the Forum. Learn more about what these entities are doing to bring economic growth and vitality to Coastal Douglas County. The meeting will be held at the Port of Umpqua Building, located at 364 N. Fourth Street in Reedsport, and refreshments will be served.
For more information about the program or joining the Forum, contact Theresa Hart at 541-271-4063.
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What: Coast Toasties Toastmasters Annual Speech Contest
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 6:30pm
Where: Reedsport School District Office
100 Ranch Road, Reedsport, OR
Who: Coast Toasties-Reedsport Toastmasters Club
Contact: Theresa Hart 541-662-0639 (not for publication)
The Reedsport Coast Toasties Toastmaster Club is hosting its Humorous Speech and Table Topics contests on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30pm. The public is invited to attend this event at the Reedsport School District Office, located at 100 Ranch Road in Reedsport.
Sandra Reese, Amy Olson, and Steve Reese will compete in the Humorous Speech Contest and Kent Abendroth, Ike Launstein and Theresa Hart will compete in the extemporaneous speech category called "Table Topics." Join the fun, cheer for the best speakers, and enjoy refreshments at this semi-annual event.
Two winners from each category will be chosen to compete in the area competition on October 8 at 6:30pm at the Siuslaw Fire & Rescue Station #1 located on Highway 101 in Florence. Winners at that event will go on to compete in district competitions and eventually could go on to win the International Speech Contest, the "World Championship of Public Speaking" at the Toastmasters International Convention next August.
The club is seeking new members who are interested in learning how to improve their communications. Their weekly meetings are Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Reedsport School District Office.
For more information, contact Linda Murray-Stange at 541-759-2055.
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WHAT: Tsalila: The Umpqua River Festival
WHERE: Rainbow Plaza & the Umpqua Discovery Center in Downtown Reedsport
WHEN: Friday & Saturday, September 25 -26, 2009
WHO: The Tsalila Partnership / http://www.tsalila.com
Contact: (800) 247-2155 / (541) 271-3495
Tsalila (sa-Lee-la) is part entertainment, part education, lots of fun and is free and open to the public. The festival is located in Reedsport along the Umpqua River and at the Umpqua Discovery Center with activities focused on watershed restoration and salmon recovery.
Come and enjoy the 13th Annual Tsalila Festival Friday, September 25th 3pm to 7pm and Saturday, September 26th 10am to 7pm. An alder smoked salmon dinner for $15.00 including squash, fresh corn on the cob, and cornbread, will be served both days, along with a vendor fair, a Native American Culture Village, and exhibits that encourage learning through fun and hands-on activities. Opening ceremonies will be Saturday morning at 10am in front of the Umpqua Discovery Center and will recognize the winners of the poster contest with opening remarks by Chief Braindard of the Confederated Tribes of The Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians.
This free family event will celebrate the return of the salmon to the Umpqua River and the wonderful natural and cultural resources of the Umpqua watershed. Attend Tsalila and have fun at the River Box Display, find your way through the Salmon Maze, listen to the music, eat a delicious salmon smoked alder dinner, make a tule duck, listen to a guest speaker and explore the Umpqua Discovery Center for half-off admission.
Tsalila Schedule of Events
Friday, September 25th
½ price admission to the Umpqua Discovery Center
3:00 – 7:00 pm - Vendor Fair & Displays
4:00 – 7:00 pm – Alder Smoke Salmon Dinner
5:00 – 6:00 pm – Reedsport History Program (Umpqua Discovery Center)
5:00 – 7:00pm – Entertainment
Saturday, September 26th
½ price admission to the Umpqua Discovery Center
10am – 7:00pm - Vendor Fair, Displays, & Entertainment
10am – Opening Ceremonies (Umpqua Discovery Center)
11:30am – 7:00pm - Alder Smoke Salmon Dinner
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WHAT: 'Stitched Patches: Quilts of Celebration'
WHAT: 'Stitched Patches: Quilts of Celebration'
WHERE: Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport
WHEN: Wednesday, October 7th, 6:30pm
WHO: Umpqua Discovery
'Stitched Patches: Quilts of Celebration'
Wednesday, October 7th, 6:30pm
Program/Book Signing
by Author Mary Bywater Cross
Wednesday, October 7th, 6:30pm
Program/Book Signing
by Author Mary Bywater Cross
Over thirty years ago many Oregonians were inspired by America's Bicentennial to stitch quilts that represented their counties and communities. These quilts, often hung in public places, served as identifiers to the locality, its important issues, and its built environment. These will stimulate thinking about how the cultural and economic borders and boundaries of Oregon's communities have changed since 1976. How can this popular textile serve as a visual record of those demographic changes?
Quilt historian Mary Bywater Cross traces changes within the quilt-making genre as she interprets locally made quilts stitched for and after the Bicentennial. The quilt pieces will provide a catalyst to stimulate critical thinking about what it means to be an Oregonian today. One of the quilts to be presented is the one in the Umpqua Discovery Center's collection. Other quilts of celebration may be brought to the lecture and shared.
There is limited seating for this presentation. The first 50 people arriving will be guaranteed seats.
Adults—$2.50
Children 6-15—$1
UDC members free
541-271-4816
Children 6-15—$1
UDC members free
541-271-4816
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WHAT (LAKESIDE SENIOR CENTER BAZAAR)
WHERE (LAKESIDE SENIOR CENTER 915 N LAKE ROAD LAKESIDE ,OREGON)
WHEN( 9AM.-4PM SATURDAY OCT .17 2009)
WHO (SENIOR OF LAKESIDE)
WHERE (LAKESIDE SENIOR CENTER 915 N LAKE ROAD LAKESIDE ,OREGON)
WHEN( 9AM.-4PM SATURDAY OCT .17 2009)
WHO (SENIOR OF LAKESIDE)
THIS IS A SENIOR CENTER BAZAAR.
THERE WILL BE CRAFTS, HOME BAKED GOODIES.
RUMMAGE SALE.
ALSO COME FOR LUNCH SUB SANDWICH,CHIPS, DRINK AND A COOKIE.$5.00
THERE WILL BE A RAFFLE FOR ALMOST A CORD OF FIR FIRE WOOD.$1.00 A TICKET OR 6 FOR $5.00
TO RENT A TABLE FOR CRAFT SALE CONTACT MADELINE 759-1019
FOR RUMMAGE SALE DONATIONS CONTACT KATHY AT 541-580-5206
THERE WILL BE CRAFTS, HOME BAKED GOODIES.
RUMMAGE SALE.
ALSO COME FOR LUNCH SUB SANDWICH,CHIPS, DRINK AND A COOKIE.$5.00
THERE WILL BE A RAFFLE FOR ALMOST A CORD OF FIR FIRE WOOD.$1.00 A TICKET OR 6 FOR $5.00
TO RENT A TABLE FOR CRAFT SALE CONTACT MADELINE 759-1019
FOR RUMMAGE SALE DONATIONS CONTACT KATHY AT 541-580-5206
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