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WHO: Reedsport Education Enrichment Foundation Recognition Dinner
WHERE: McKenzie's on the Green
WHEN: March 6, 2010 - 5:30 pm
CONTACT: Jim Akre or Tricia Law
Phone: 541-271-4255 or 541-271-2377
On March 6, the Reedsport Education Enrichment Foundation (REEF) will hold the 3rd Annual Tall Timber of the Tall Timber REEF Recognition Dinner 2010 to honor community members that have donated time, money and expertise to help maintain academic programs in the Reedsport School District.
WHERE: McKenzie's on the Green
WHEN: March 6, 2010 - 5:30 pm
CONTACT: Jim Akre or Tricia Law
Phone: 541-271-4255 or 541-271-2377
On March 6, the Reedsport Education Enrichment Foundation (REEF) will hold the 3rd Annual Tall Timber of the Tall Timber REEF Recognition Dinner 2010 to honor community members that have donated time, money and expertise to help maintain academic programs in the Reedsport School District.
Dunes Family Health Care founder, Dr. L.J. Fagnan, will be the keynote speaker. The dinner, which will feature a choice of prime rib or chicken cordon bleu, will take place at McKenzie's on the Green at the Forest Hills Golf Course with social hour beginning at 5:30PM and dinner at 6:30PM. Silent auction items will also be available.
Tickets for the dinner are $30 each and must be purchased in advance. This is a fundraising event and all money goes back to academic programs in the Reedsport School District. Tickets can be obtained at Fullhart's Insurance or by contacting Tom Huebner 271-4626 or Jim Akre 271-4255.
REEF was established in the year 2000 by a group of community members and parents concerned about the academic well being of Reedsport youth. Due to the continued reductions in school funding in Oregon, the Reedsport School District has been unable to continue to offer a variety of educational activities and opportunities as it once did. REEF's mission has therefore been to procure funds for academic activities that students would otherwise be unable to enjoy and to provide scholarship opportunities to current Reedsport High School students and to alumni who are pursuing further education. Since 2000, REEF has been able to raise $144,689 for the District.
Last year REEF recognized community members Liz Adamo, Nancie Hammond, David Young, and the Roelle Family for their many contributions to the school community.
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WHO: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
WHAT: Election Results
WHAT: Election Results
CDABA Announces Election Results
On Thursday, January 21st, Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance, a local nonprofit, held its annual meeting of members at which time elections were held. The following people have been elected to the Board of Directors for CDABA: Kathleen Miller, President; Bill Karcher, Vice President; Tamara Szalewski, Secretary; Kathi Wall-Meyer, Treasurer; Sue Martino, Past President; Bill Otis, Director-Fountain; and Joe Coyne, Director-Performing Arts.
The group also voted in favor of partnering with the United Presbyterian Church to coordinate concerts or performances to be held on the fifth Sunday of the month---in those months where a fifth Sunday occurs. The 5th Sunday Concerts have been held in the past and it is the hope of the two groups that the partnership will revive the program and provide a benefit to the community.
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Who: Winchester Bay Community Center and Park
What: Winchester Bay Community Potluck Dinner
When: Saturday, January 30th , 5:00pm
Where: Winchester Bay Community Center
The Winchester Bay Community Center is sponsoring a community wide potluck dinner, giving a chance for friends and neighbors to reconnect. Bring a dish to share: main dish, salad, or dessert. Beverages will be provided.
Come and enjoy the live free concert by Blues For the World.
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WHAT: Violist solos with Orchestra in Winter program
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium, located at Reedsport High School
WHEN: Sunday, February 21 at 2 P.M.
WHO: Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO)
WHEN: Sunday, February 21 at 2 P.M.
WHO: Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO)
Kate Rogers, Principal Violist with the Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO) will appear as soloist in the orchestra's forthcoming Winter concert. The Reedsport performance will be in the Pacific Auditorium at Reedsport High School, on Sunday, February 21 at 2 P.M. "Early Bird" tickets are $10.00 and admit two persons. Tickets are on sale at the Reedsport branch of Umpqua Bank and at the door. On the afternoon of the program, tickets will be $10.00 each.
Rogers holds principal positions with the Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra and the Eugene Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, and teaches at the UO Community Music Institute. Her viola teachers have included Leslie Straka, Patrick Rosalez, and William Magers.
Rogers will be heard in a performance of William Alwyn's "Fantasy Pastoral for solo viola and strings." Alwyn wrote this work for a BBC broadcast in 1944. The manuscript was subsequently lost for more than 50 years. It has only recently been discovered and published.
The "Celebrating our own" program will also feature three other OCCO musicians. Nate Helgeson will play Devienne's Concerto for bassoon and orchestra, while Rebecah Pulsifer performs the opening movement of Mozart's Concerto for clarinet, k 622. "On the death of a friend," a work composed by Co-principal French Horn, Wilkie Renwick is also on the program.
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What: Viewing and Silent Auction of Winning Photos from the Photography Contest
When: January 19, 2010
Where: Reedsport, OR
Who: Reedsport Branch Library Renovation Project
Contact: Theresa Hart 541-662-0639 (not for publication)
Silent auction bids are now being received for the winning photographs from the 'Capture the Spirit of Coastal Douglas County' Amateur Photography Competition. On revolving display in Reedsport, the three winning photos will be silent auctioned during Confluence 2010 in February.
The schedule for viewing the winning photos and submitting silent auction bids will be as follows:
• January 26 through February 2, at the Umpqua Bank in Reedsport,
• February 2 through 12, at the Bank of America in Reedsport,
• February 12 at Wine Taster's Dinner in Gardiner, and
• February 14 at 2010 Confluence Festival in Gardiner.
• January 26 through February 2, at the Umpqua Bank in Reedsport,
• February 2 through 12, at the Bank of America in Reedsport,
• February 12 at Wine Taster's Dinner in Gardiner, and
• February 14 at 2010 Confluence Festival in Gardiner.
Bid sheets for the silent auction will be available at the participating banks will be located at the front desk at each of the above locations during their respective viewing dates. Bidders from the participating locations will be notified of bidding status at the end of each week.
At the Wine Taster's Dinner and the Confluence Festival on February 14, the bid sheets will be available near the photos. Viewing and bidding on the photos will not be available on February 13.
Closing of the bids will occur at the Confluence 2010 festival at the old Gardiner School on February 14 at 4:45pm. Winning bids will be announced between 4:45 and 5pm that evening.
Half of the proceeds from the sale of these photos will be given to the Reedsport Branch Library Renovation Project and the remaining half to the winning photographers.
Half of the proceeds from the sale of these photos will be given to the Reedsport Branch Library Renovation Project and the remaining half to the winning photographers.
Framing of winning photos -- 'The Grizzly,' 'Umpqua Bridge' and 'Sparrow Park Road' -- was donated by Mindpower Gallery in Reedsport.
There were 116 entries at this first annual event held recently at the Mindpower Gallery. New contest rules and guidelines will be posted at the Reedsport Branch Library this spring. The 'Capture the Spirit of Coastal Douglas County' Amateur Photography Competition is the first of four such events that will occur yearly for the purpose of raising money for the Reedsport Branch Library's Renovation Project.
The Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance is collaborating with the Friends of the Reedsport Library to raise the necessary funds for this $350,000 community project. Donations for the renovation can be delivered or mailed to the Reedsport Branch Library located at 395 Winchester Avenue in Reedsport.
For more information, contact the Reedsport Branch Library at 541-271-3500.
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WHAT: Fantastic Music at Confluence 2010
WHERE: W.F. Jewett School, Gardiner
WHEN: February 12-14
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 800-247-215
WHEN: February 12-14
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 800-247-215
The Paul Biondi Band headlines Confluence 2010 - The Wine, Beer, Seafood, Music Festival for a Valentine's Ball on Saturday, February 13th. The Paul Biondi Band is one of seven bands that will perform at the award winning event. Confluence is the recipient of the Ovation Award for the "Best New Event in Oregon".
Confluence 2010 begins at noon on both Saturday and Sunday at the Old Jewett School in Gardiner located two and half miles north of Reedsport. There will be an exciting line-up of music for Confluence 2010. The music begins with Hot Tea Cold from Portland,, followed by county western singer song-writer Mark Madden with the Ferguson Brothers for some outstanding country-rock, followed by Michael Tracey and Hi-Tones a high energy blues band with Rock, Funk, R&B, and Soul, capping off Saturday night is Paul Biondi and his dueling saxes and his band of skilled jazz musicians. This band can fill a dance floor and keep it full all night. Sunday, Reedsport's own PBA and The Hot Flashes open with their Rock N' Roll sound, then the Duo Wop sound of The Young Bucs saving the ultimate until the end, the outstanding music of the Speaks Brothers, Wild Horse Theater Band.
The event merges and flows together with Oregon Wineries, Breweries, Coastal Cuisine, and an array of Art and Craft vendors. Start off Valentine's Weekend by attending Confluence 2010 Wine Taster's Dinner Friday night catered by Bedrock's Catering Services and wine pairings from Henry Estates Winery. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce (800) 247-2155.
Make Valentine's Weekend special this year by attending Confluence 2010. This is a 21 and older event. For more information call the Chamber office or log on to http://confluence.reedsportcc.org. Contact area motels and the Winchester Bay RV Resort for Confluence specials.
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WHAT: Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
WHERE: Reedsport Community Building
WHEN: Saturday, January 30th
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 800-247-2155
WHEN: Saturday, January 30th
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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Who: Rising Tide Live!
Who: Rising Tide Live!
What: Attendance at the South Coast Writers Conference
When: Friday and Saturday February 12 -13
Where: Gold Beach, Oregon
Rising Tide Live! announces the opportunity to attend the South Coast Writers Conference. The Conference is an eclectic gathering of writers of various genres, novice and published authors; returning and first-time attendees. It is their goal that participants and presenters leave the conference inspired and renewed, with new insights and skills, and better connected to fellow writers and resources. For more information on the conference www.socc.edu/scwriters/.
Rising Tide Live! will award $71.00 for the conference and the fish fry and the winner will be judged by an essay of no more than 150 words: "Why You Should Send Me to the Conference". Any other travel or overnight expenses will be the obligation of the recipient. Send the essay with contact information to Joe Coyne, P.O. Box 1663, Winchester Bay, 97467
Rising Tide Live! trying to make a better community.
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