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What: St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge Pub Crawl and Garb
When: March 17, 2010
Where: Reedsport, OR
Who: Reedsport Branch Library Renovation Project
Contact: Theresa Hart 541-662-0639
St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge Pub Crawl and Garb
Team registration forms are still being accepted for the St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge Pub Crawl slated for March 17 beginning at 5:30pm. A selection of shamrock-laden hats and necklaces is now available for purchase at the Reedsport Branch Library.
"Here's an opportunity for people in the community to have some fun and support the Library Renovation Project," said fundraising committee chairperson Jennifer Tymchuk said of the event.
The Library Renovation Fundraising Committee has crafted 100 questions and 20 questions each will be posted at the pubs participating in the crawl. Answer sheets need to be picked up at the library at 530pm that night.
The team that answers the most questions will be awarded a price, along with the best dressed team and the team garnering the most donations. St. Patrick's Day garb may also be found at such stores as Kathy's Vintage Antiques and Collectibles, Reedsport Pharmacy and Gifts and Ace Hardware.
Completed registration forms and entry fees may be delivered to either Mindpower Gallery or Steve Miller's office in Old Town Reedsport. Blank forms may be picked up at the Reedsport Branch Library. Team registration fee is $20 for four members. Each additional team member is $5.
For more information, contact Jennifer Tymchuk at 541-271-4670.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #2 of 11
What: Autism Risk and Safety Management
Where: South Coast ESD, 1350 Teakwood, Coos Bay
When: Friday, April 9. 8:00 – 12:00 Law Enforcement/Medical Emergency
1:30 – 4:30 School Personnel
7:00- 9:30 pm Parents/ Grandparents; Family Members; Foster Care; Daycare Providers; Persons on the Autism Spectrum
(Adult Subject Matter)
Who: Sponsored by the South Coast ESD
Contact: Helen at 541-269-4522
helenc@scesd.k12.or.us
Dennis Debbaudt comes to us from Florida to speak to the community regarding autism safety and risk management. Dennis is a licensed private investigator and the owner of Debbaudt Detective Agency. As an autism advocate he has authored books, booklets, articles for the FBI law Enforcement Bulletin, and newsletters of the Autism Society of America. He has also presented in the U.S., Canada and United Kingdom. He has been involved in the development of Maryland's Police and Correctional Training commissions autism curriculum, an award winning training video and numerous grass-roots training projects. His young adult son, Kelly, has autism.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #3 of 11
What: Coast Toasties Club Speech Evaluation Contest
When: March 11, 2010
Where: Reedsport School District Office, 100 Ranch Road, Reedsport, OR
Who: Coast Toasties-Reedsport Toastmasters Club
Contact: Theresa Hart 541-662-0639
The test speaker for the Coast Toasties club Speech Evaluation Contest was announced Tuesday, March 2, for the event scheduled to occur at the Reedsport School District Office on March 11. The public is invited to attend this competition involving club members Ike Launstein, Sandra Reese and Theresa Hart, who will be judged on their skills to evaluate speeches.
Beginning at 6:30pm, Florence Tale Spinner Geoff Wilson will present the 5-7 minute 'test' speech that will be evaluated by the contestants. The winner will represent their club in the Area 34 contest in Florence that will occur on March 24.
For more information about the Club Speech Evaluation Contest or Toastmasters, contact Linda Murray-Stange at 541-759-2055.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #4 of 11
WHAT: Electric Car Conversion
WHERE: Covenant United Methodist Church, 3520 Frontage Road, Reedsport
WHAT: Electric Car Conversion
WHERE: Covenant United Methodist Church, 3520 Frontage Road, Reedsport
WHEN: Saturday, 1pm, March 6th
WHO: Pastor Jim and His wife
WHO: Pastor Jim and His wife
Contact: Call 271-377 for more information
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This is a free seminar with handouts of a step-by-step daily log of how the project was accomplished. Their car is used locally to drive back and forth from Winchester Bay and Reedsport every day. It is plugged in at nigh to a 30 amp, 110 volt outlet and is ready to go in the morning. It has been running for over one and half years now and is still going strong.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #5 of 11
WHAT: First Friday . . . Art is for Everyone
WHERE: Family Resource Center, 5 St. John's Way, Reedsport, OR 97467
WHEN: First Friday – March 5th - 5-7 pm
WHO: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
WHO: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
Contact: Theresa Chickering at 271-4068
Delaine Humphreys and Julie Walker Joint First Friday Art Show
Delaine Humphreys and Julie Walker, both quilt artists, are joining Theresa Chickering, Billie Shannon, Michelle Petrofes as the featured arties for the First Friday . . . Art for Everyone show on Friday, March 5th.
These are not your grandmother's quilts. The Quilt Art to be displayed are modern and contemporary pieces of art and are often used as wall hangings. Please contact Theresa if you would like more information 271-4608.
The First Friday will be held March 5th between 5-7 pm. March's event will be held at the Family Resource Center, 5 St. John's Way, Reedsport (off of Ranch Road, across from the cemetery).
The First and Third Friday are events are FREE events sponsored by the Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance. First Friday . . . Art is for Everyone events are showcasing a different gallery each month (future dates are April 2nd (Tsunami Gallery, Gardiner), May 7th (Reedsport Natural Food Store), June 4th, July 2nd, August 6th, September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th, and December 3rd), while the Third Friday—Artist Showcase events showcase a monthly featured artist (future dates are April 2nd, May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd, August 6th, September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th, and December 3rd) and are always held at the Reedsport Natural Food Store.
Submitted by: Kathleen Miller 9541) 271-2101
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #6 of 11
WHAT: Techniques to Improve Learning, Behavior, Attention, and Motor Performance in Children with ADD, PDD, Autism, SPD, and LD
WHERE: South Coast ESD Conference Room, 1350 Teakwood, Coos Bay
WHEN: Friday and Saturday, May 21, 22. 8:30-4:40
WHO: South Coast Education Service District
Contact: Helen: helenc@scesd.k12.or.us
Debra Dickson has 30 years of pediatric experience. Certified in Pediatric NDT (Neurodevelopment Treatment), Debra has done extensive research in nutrition and sensory processing and their impact on development and behavior. Debra lectures nationally and is the author of The Whole Child Handbook, a manual for parents.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #7 of 11
WHAT: Tools for Tots: Sensory Strategies for Toddlers & Preschoolers
WHERE: South Coast ESD Conference Room, 350 Teakwood, Coos Bay
WHEN: Friday, May 14. 8:30-4:40
WHO: South Coast Education Service District
Contact: Helen: helenc@scesd.k12.or.us
Diana Henry's workshops are for parents, all educators, directors, school administrators, psychologists, social workers, school nurses, all therapists (OTs, PTs, SLPs), and others who wish to attend.
Specializing in sensory integration (SI) and sensory processing for over 30 years, Diana's mission continues to be that of spreading information about SI and SP world wide. Diana and her husband, Rick, have been traveling since 2000 to bring workshops to everyone, so the entire team can contribute to developing understanding, compassion, and sensory safe strategies for all.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #8 of 11
WHAT: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: What School Staff & Parents Need to Know
WHERE: South Coast ESD Conference Room, 1350 Teakwood, Coos Bay
WHEN: Thursday, May 6. 4:00-6:00
WHO: South Coast Education Service District
Contact: Helen: helenc@scesd.k12.or.us
John Woodland is a School Psychologist for the South Coast Education Service District. He has extensive knowledge in the are of FAS.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #9 of 11
WHAT: Northwest Autism Foundation of Oregon
WHERE: South Coast ESD Conference Room, 1350 Teakwood, Coos Bay
WHEN: Saturday, May 1. 8:30-4:30
WHO: South Coast Education Service District
Contact: Helen: helenc@scesd.k12.or.us
Lunch will be provided for those who pre-register
This will be NW Autism Foundation's third visit to Coos Bay to address the needs of parents, teachers, and others interested in furthering their knowledge of ASD.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #10 of 11
WHAT: "Reedsport Athletics 1920-1949"
WHAT: "Reedsport Athletics 1920-1949"
WHERE: Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport
WHEN: Thursday, March 18th, 6:30 pm
WHO: Discovery Center
Contact: 541-271-4816
Contact: 541-271-4816
Adults—$2.50
Children 6-15—$1
UDC members free
Children 6-15—$1
UDC members free
The newest of the Discovery Center programs is a series looking at the history of Reedsport Athletics. The first program will look at the years from 1924-1949. Following programs will look at each decade—the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. There is a rich tradition of athletic excellence that provides a different look at the history of the town and individual athletes who have had great success. Program is approximately One Hour
Boys and girls participated in basketball, football, track and volleyball in the 1920's and 30's. In the 1940's, the sport of boxing was added to the athletic program. Even with the war interrupting competition for a number of years, Reedsport Boys Basketball went to three state tournaments, winning in 1946. The Boys Football team also won the state championship in 1946. Girls Volleyball had athletic success in the 1940's competing in three county tournaments.
There is limited seating for this presentation. The first 50 people arriving will be guaranteed seats.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #11 of 11
WHAT: South Coast Folk Society Calendar
WHAT: South Coast Folk Society Calendar
WHO: Contact: South Coast Folk Society
southcoastfolksociety@yahoo.com
Gail 756-4701, Paul 572-5370
www.moourl.com/scfs
southcoastfolksociety@yahoo.com
Gail 756-4701, Paul 572-5370
www.moourl.com/scfs
Find more information about these events (including directions), and a complete calendar of folk events, at www.moourl.com/scfs
JAM THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 5
All acoustic musicians and listeners are welcome to the monthly First Friday Jam March 5 at 7 p.m. at the Farwest Hall on Hwy 42S in Bandon. It typically features a mix of old-time, bluegrass, and Celtic tunes. Call Jolly at 347-2229 for more info.
All acoustic musicians and listeners are welcome to the monthly First Friday Jam March 5 at 7 p.m. at the Farwest Hall on Hwy 42S in Bandon. It typically features a mix of old-time, bluegrass, and Celtic tunes. Call Jolly at 347-2229 for more info.
SING-ALONG SUNDAY, MARCH 14
This month's Second Sunday Sing-Along is Sunday, March 14, at Unity Church, 2100 Union Avenue, North Bend, 4-6 p.m. You're sure to find something you know in our Rise Up Singing books, or feel free to teach us something new. Info: Robert Cribbins, 267-3760. Please put up the attached flyer to spread the word.
This month's Second Sunday Sing-Along is Sunday, March 14, at Unity Church, 2100 Union Avenue, North Bend, 4-6 p.m. You're sure to find something you know in our Rise Up Singing books, or feel free to teach us something new. Info: Robert Cribbins, 267-3760. Please put up the attached flyer to spread the word.
CONTRA DANCE SATURDAY, MARCH 20
Band is Willow Creek; caller is Silas Minyard from Portland. Starts at 7 p.m. at Green Acres Grange. Visit our Web site at moourl.com/scfs for more information.
Band is Willow Creek; caller is Silas Minyard from Portland. Starts at 7 p.m. at Green Acres Grange. Visit our Web site at moourl.com/scfs for more information.
FOLK DANCE CLASS BEGINS MARCH 30
Register now for the spring semester of Beginning International Folk Dance class. SOCC's noncredit Community Education program offers two beginners' classes each term: one on Tuesday nights at the Coos Bay campus, and one on Wednesday nights at the Curry campus. They're both called PE 0230. Check the SOCC catalog, or call Alison Olson at (541) 888-7328.
Register now for the spring semester of Beginning International Folk Dance class. SOCC's noncredit Community Education program offers two beginners' classes each term: one on Tuesday nights at the Coos Bay campus, and one on Wednesday nights at the Curry campus. They're both called PE 0230. Check the SOCC catalog, or call Alison Olson at (541) 888-7328.
A WORD FROM MISS MANNERS
As we move into the warmer months, it's a good time to reiterate a point of dance etiquette. You've probably seen in our publicity that we ask you not to wear fragrances to a dance, because some people are sensitive to them. In addition, the odor of unwashed bodies or clothing can be unpleasant at a contra dance. If you've had an active day, please shower and put on a clean shirt before the dance. And if you had a sardine-and-onion sandwich for dinner...brush your teeth too. Thanks!
As we move into the warmer months, it's a good time to reiterate a point of dance etiquette. You've probably seen in our publicity that we ask you not to wear fragrances to a dance, because some people are sensitive to them. In addition, the odor of unwashed bodies or clothing can be unpleasant at a contra dance. If you've had an active day, please shower and put on a clean shirt before the dance. And if you had a sardine-and-onion sandwich for dinner...brush your teeth too. Thanks!
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