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WHAT: Ford Institute Leadership Program for Rural Communities
WHO: Ford Family Foundation / Rural Development Initiatives
WHEN: Now
CONTACT: Steve Miller 271-2101
The Ford Family Foundation is once again looking to bring its Ford Institute Leadership Program for rural communities to the City of Reedsport. Each class selects a project that they work on together. The Institute provides up to a $5,000 match in support of the project. Past Ford classes have been involved in such projects as the auditorium renovation, the installation of play equipment at Henderson Park, and the recent improvements at Barrone Park.
Typically 25-30 people participate in each class, which is made up of members of the community. The age of the class members has ranged from 16 to 80+ years old and have a diverse background from high school students, retired adults, business owners, and many more walks of life. Class members can reside in Reedsport, Gardiner, Winchester Bay, Loon Lake, and other surrounding areas.
The curriculum concepts include: Community capacity and social capital, personality types and leadership styles, community development models, Catalytic Leadership Model, asset mapping, group development, models for group decision making, communication strategies, and volunteerism.
If you are interested in participating in the classes that begins in January 2010, please contact Steve Miller's office at 271-2101 or Linda Murray-Stange at the Gardiner Post Office.
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WHAT: Coastal Douglas Has Talent!
WHO: Rotary Club of Reedsport
CONTACT: Kathleen Miller 272-2101
Coastal Douglas Has Talent! - An Evening of Success!
Coastal Douglas does indeed have talent! Thank you to everyone who came out to see the talent show hosted by the Rotary Club of Reedsport on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Thanks also go to everyone who helped make this program a success—Joe Zelinski, emcee; Charlie Gardner, Clarice Otis, and Karen Tibbles, judges; Reedsport Chamber of Commerce-Ambassadors, ushers; Designs by Meshelle–Meshelle Lee, artist for posters and program; River Bank Guest House (Rick Patsche)–lodging; and the high school students who earned community service credits by helping out.
Thanks also for the participation of the community banks which added to the line-up of events for this year's program--Bank of America-gift bags to participants, Oregon First Community Credit Union–popcorn, and Umpqua Bank-sponsor of "Name that Tune."
Appreciation goes out to Lorilee Grizzle, the 2008 favorite act for her encore performance and to the members of PBA & The Hot Flashes for warming of the audience and keeping everyone entertained while the audience votes were counted.
The grant provided by the Douglas County Cultural Coalition made it possible for local students to receive free admission and to be introduced to the performing arts.
The media coverage provided by Copy Cat (Coffee Break), Community Email Blast by Jamie Swafford, Gig Magazine, KDUNE - 1030 AM Radio, KJMX - 99.5 FM Radio, and the Umpqua Post was very helpful in making the community aware and getting the word out about the event.
Finally—keeping the ticket price at $5.00 for this event was made possible by the sponsorships. A special thank you goes out to all the sponsors who are very important in making the Rotary Club's vision a reality by helping raise money for the various service and community projects of the Rotary Club. The following sponsors are truly appreciated: Safeway, Southern Oregon Sanitation, Inc., Charlie & Dee Dee Murphy, Dunes Family HealthCare, Fullhart Insurance, Harbor Light Family Restaurant, Jim Mix Financial Services, Kitty's Kitchen is Christmas Forever, Landing Lounge, Les Schwab Tire Center, Lower Umpqua Hospital, Mindpower Gallery, Oregon First Community Credit Union, Reedsport Pharmacy, Signs Unlimited, Stephen H. Miller, PC, Theresa Hart, and Waterfront Tavern & Grill.
It may take a village to raise a child---it certainly takes a community to put on such a successful show, one that was enjoyed by all. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Rotary Club of Reedsport
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WHAT: Spaghetti Dinner
WHERE: Waterfront Restaurant, 345 Riverfront Way, Reedsport.
WHEN: December 1, 2009 @ 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
WHERE: Waterfront Restaurant, 345 Riverfront Way, Reedsport.
WHEN: December 1, 2009 @ 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
WHO: Christmas In July 2010
Contact: Jerry Christensen (541) 707-0217
Contact: Jerry Christensen (541) 707-0217
Enjoy a $5.00 Spaghetti Benefit Dinner with raffle prizes, all proceeds going to "Christmas in July" who will assist your neighbors with needed home and yard repairs this coming summer. Come enjoy a great meal while giving back to your community at the same time.
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WHAT: "Moonlight Madness'
WHAT: "Moonlight Madness'
WHERE: Reedsport/Winchester Bay
WHEN: Wednesday, December 2nd, 4:00pm to 9:00pm
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Area Businesses
Contact: 541-271-4816
"Moonlight Madness'
Special Sales Event & Poker Run
Look for flyers posted at Participating Businesses!!
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WHAT: Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association Annual Meeting
WHAT: Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association Annual Meeting
WHERE: Reedsport Library
WHEN: Monday December 14th @ 7 PM
Contact: Allen Teitzel at 541-271-3044
The Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association is working hard for the businesses in Old Towne and ultimately for the entire community. Since our beginnings in March 2008, our mission has been to promote business downtown by providing resources to enhance the infrastructure, marketability, cultural and historical aspects of the local area.
We are searching for more local citizens or business owners that would like to join our Board Of Directors. We meet monthly the Second Monday 7 PM at the Reedsport Library. Please join us at our Annual Meeting Monday December 14th to express your interest in our programs and your willingness to help.
For More Information Contact President Allen Teitzel at 541-271-3044.
We are searching for more local citizens or business owners that would like to join our Board Of Directors. We meet monthly the Second Monday 7 PM at the Reedsport Library. Please join us at our Annual Meeting Monday December 14th to express your interest in our programs and your willingness to help.
For More Information Contact President Allen Teitzel at 541-271-3044.
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WHAT: $10 ticket admits 2 to orchestra Fall concert
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium, located at Reedsport High School
WHEN: 7 P.M. on Sunday, November 29
WHO: Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO)
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium, located at Reedsport High School
WHEN: 7 P.M. on Sunday, November 29
WHO: Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO)
A special "early bird" ticket ($10.00) will admit two persons to a program of Latin-American music which opens the ninth season of the Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO). The Pacific Auditorium at Reedsport High School will be the venue for the Fall concert on Sunday, November 29 at 7 P.M. A pre-concert talk begins one half hour before concert time. The discounted tickets are now on sale at the Reedsport branch of Umpqua Bank. The price of admission will increase to $10.00 per person at the Auditorium Box Office on the evening of the event.
Returning for her fifth consecutive season as soloist with OCCO is violinist, Yvonne Hsueh. She will be heard in the Concierto Indio by Peruvian composer, Theodoro Valcarcel. Born in 1900, Valcarcel died in 1942, the same year he finished the four-movement work.
Also on the program is music By Jose Nunes Garcia (Brazil), Ernesto Lecuona and Eduardo Sanchez de Fuentes (Cuba) and Jose Elizondo, Agustin Lara and Manuel Ponce (Mexico).
Conductors for this concert series are Steve Conaton, Robin DeVour, John Dodge and John Monks. Barbara Wilcox is OCCO'S Concertmaster.
Get the specially priced tickets while they last at Umpqua bank. For more, visit WWW.OCCO.WS or call 541-997-6770.
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WHAT: Horse Camping and Trails are now in Reedsport
WHERE: Surfwood RV & Campground 75381 Hwy 101 Reedsport at mile marker 215
WHEN: 365 days a year
WHO: Menasha Forestry and Surfwood
Contact: Jody at 541-271-4020
WHAT: Horse Camping and Trails are now in Reedsport
WHERE: Surfwood RV & Campground 75381 Hwy 101 Reedsport at mile marker 215
WHEN: 365 days a year
WHO: Menasha Forestry and Surfwood
Contact: Jody at 541-271-4020
We are now accepting horse camping in our campground. With the cooperation of Menasha, we have cut trails that lead up the mountain to a magnificent view. You can hike for miles on foot or on horse. Don't feel like climbing uphill with your horse? You may camp here with your horse in the same private campsite you will be in and trailer out to the beach or the dunes. All horse sites come with a corral, manure bin, water and electricity. We are doing a $10.00* day or night special until 12/31/09.
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http://reedsportonline.com/
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