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WHO: United Presbyterian Church
WHERE: 2360 Longwood Drive, Reedsport, OR
WHEN: January 31, 2010 at 1 p.m
CONTACT: Church Office at (541) 271-3214
CREATING MEMORIES WORKSHOP OFFERED
Enjoy an afternoon with friends and neighbors at the United Presbyterian Church. Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 1:00 pm writing memories of your life. A leader will help you get started.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #2 of 7
WHAT: Art Classes – 2nd & 4th Thursdays
WHEN: Thursday, February 4, 2010 – 5-7 p.m.
WHERE: 1891 Winchester Avenue (Hwy 101) (541-319-0089)
CONTACT: Tom Taraba - 541-319-0089
Thursday Art Classes Move to 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Starting February 4th, the art classes lead by Tom Taraba at the Reedsport Natural Food Store will have a new schedule. The art classes will not be held weekly---but instead are moving to the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. For more information about the art classes or the schedule, please call Tom Taraba at (541) 319-0089.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #3 of 7
WHO: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance
EVENT: First Friday – Art for Everyone
WHEN: Friday, February 5, 2010 – 5-7 p.m.
WHERE: Kathi's Vintage Antiques 339 Fir Avenue, Old Towne Reedsport (541-271-3044)
CONTACT: Kathleen Miller at 541-271-2101
First Friday . . . Art for Everyone – February 5, 2010
This month's First Friday art event will be held at Kathi's Vintage Antiques, 417 Fir Avenue (Hwy 38), Reedsport include the recycled metal sculpture of Daniel Burgess, String Quilting by Ann Smith, Water Color Painting by Cheryl LeVesque and Mary Goodrich, Acrylic Painting by Karen Olson, Sculpture by Kathi Wall-Meyer, and Scrapbook Artwork by Scrappy Chicks owner "Maggie." Attendees are encouraged to participate in on premises art projects.
First Friday art events are sponsored by Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA) and hosted by a different location each month. For more information contact Kathleen Miller at 541-271-2101.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #4 of 7
Who: Rising Tide Live!
What: Meeting - discuss plays and other
When: January 27th 6:00pm
Where: Reedsport Public Library
Contact: Joe Coyne 271-2103
Time to do some performing and figure out what RTL! will be doing this Spring. A bit of a play under consideration will be read and some plans for poetry and possible quiz night and see what talent we have.
Any questions call Joe Coyne 271-2103
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #5 of 7
WHAT: Opportunities to Volunteer at Confluence 2010
WHERE: W.F. Jewett School
WHEN: February, 12-14, 2010
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 800-247-2155
WHEN: February, 12-14, 2010
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 800-247-2155
Interested in volunteering during the award winning Confluence 2010? Are you 21 or older? Do you like working with the public while listening to some of the best music around? Are you available on Saturday Feb. 13th or Sunday Feb. 14th for a few hours? How about Friday evening the 12th for the Wine Taster's Dinner? If you answered yes to any of these questions, stop by the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce to fill out a Confluence 2010 Volunteer Form or log on to http://www.reedsportcc.org/confluence to download the volunteer form. Community events such as this one can be a huge success because of the many volunteers that contribute their time. Any questions visit our website or call event chair Karen Bedard at 541-662-0542.
Confluence 2010 – A Wine Beer, Seafood, Music Festival February 12-14 held the W.F. Jewett School in Gardiner, featuring Oregon wines and micro brews, coastal cuisine and seven bands throughout the two day event On Friday night February 12th Confluence Wine Taster's Dinner a four course gourmet meal catered by Bedrock's Catering Service paired with wines from Henry Estates Winery will kick-off the weekend event with entertainment by the Worn Out Frets. Reservation or information about the dinner, event or volunteering contact the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce (800)247-2155
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WHAT: Valentine's Weekend starts with Confluence 2010 WineTaster's Dinner
WHERE: W.F. Jewett School
WHEN: February, 12-14, 2010
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 800-247-2155
WHERE: W.F. Jewett School
WHEN: February, 12-14, 2010
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 800-247-2155
Start off Valentine's Weekend by attending Confluence's 2010 Wine Taster's Dinner on Friday Feb. 12th. Confluence – A Wine, Beer, Seafood, Music Festival, Winner of the Ovation Award for "The Best New Festival or Event in Oregon", is held over the Valentine's and Presidents Day weekend in February at the Old W.F. Jewett School in Gardiner, Oregon.
Friday night's dinner menu will be catered by Bedrock's Catering Services and hosted by Henry Estates Wine. Live music will be provided by the "Worn Out Frets." The first course will include Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms with fresh shaved Parmesan Cheese served with a Sundried Tomato Crostini and paired with a 2007 Oregon Pinot Noir. The second course will include a Gourmet Green Salad topped with Oregon Hazelnuts and Cranberries paired with a 2007 Dry Gewürztraminer. The main course will unveil with Dungeness Chicken Florentine and Wild Rice Pilaf paired with a 2007 Pinot Gris. The meal will finish off with a Croissant Bread Pudding topped with a warmed Dark Chocolate Sauce paired with a 2006 Henry IV.
Advanced tickets are required. These tickets can be purchased for $65 each through the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce. Henry Estates will be offering special pricing of case wine that evening.
Saturday and Sunday of the event, February 13th and 14th, will feature Oregon Wineries, Breweries, Coastal Cuisine, an array of Art and Craft vendors, and an outstanding line-up of Bands and Music both days including local favorites "Wild Horse Theatre," aka The Speaks Brothers and Reedsport's own "PBA and the Hot Flashes."
Make this years Valentine's Weekend special by attending Confluence 2010. This is a 21 and older event. For more information call 271- 3495 or 1-800-247-2155.
For accommodations please call area motels, Discovery Point and Winchester Bay RV Resort for Confluence special rates or promotions.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #7 of 7
WHAT: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
WHERE: Reedsport Community Building
WHEN: January 30, 2010
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 800-247-2155
WHEN: January 30, 2010
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 800-247-2155
The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Dinner on January 30, 2010 at the Reedsport Community Building. The event will kick off with a no host social hour beginning at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm, and an awards and program to follow. The awards program will announce the recipients of the annual Business Person of the Year and Oscar Anderson Volunteer of the Year awards. Community Service awards, Future First Citizen and Above and Beyond the Call of Duty awards will be presented. This event is open to the public. Help support and build Chamber membership, please bring a friend or invite a guest. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce at a cost of $25.00.
Invite a guest, bring a friend!
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