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When: Sunday, April 4, 2010
Where: Covenant United Methodist Church
What: Easter Sunrise Service
The LUMA (Lower Umpqua Ministerial Association) Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 7 AM, at the Covenant United Methodist Church, Corner of Frontage and Ranch Road. Rev. Todd Young will be bringing us the message for this service.
All Churches in the area are welcome to attend.
Breakfast to follow the Service in the Fellowship Room.
Our Regular Church Service will be at 9 AM.
Make this Easter a memorable event filled with music from our own Rowan who creates a song on the sport every Sunday, and worship together. For more information contact Pastor Jim at 271-3771
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Umpqua Discovery Center
LISTEN TO STORIES FROM THE PAST
The Umpqua Discovery Center recently rotated the oral histories in the 'I Remember, I Remember' area of 'Tidewaters & Time'. Visitors will be able to enjoy stories from long time lower Umpqua residents Butch Thompson, Harold Warren, Joyce Brandon, Anna Plov, Al Dorsey, Virginia Leach, Bernice Bates and Lyster Graham.
Currently, the Center is in search of a photo of Lyster Graham. If anyone has a photo or information on Mr. Graham, please contact Diane Novak at 541-271-4816.
Admission to the Center is $8.00 - adults, $4.00 - children (6-15), and $7.00 (65+). Open daily 10:00am to 4:00pm (summer 9:00am to 5:00pm). Memberships, educational programming, outreach, room rental, and additional information available at www.umpquadiscoverycenter.com.
Diane Novak, Director
Umpqua Discovery Center
409 Riverfront Way
Reedsport, OR 97467
541-271-4816
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WHAT: 3rd Annual Old Towne Flower Basket Planting Party
WHERE: 339 Fir Ave, Old Towne Reedsport
WHEN: Saturday, May 1, 2010 9 am to 5 pm
WHO: Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association
CONTACT: Kathi Wall-Meyer, Committee Chair
WHERE: 339 Fir Ave, Old Towne Reedsport
WHEN: Saturday, May 1, 2010 9 am to 5 pm
WHO: Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association
CONTACT: Kathi Wall-Meyer, Committee Chair
The Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association is having their 3rd Annual Hanging Basket Planting Party on Saturday, May 1st in Old Towne Reedsport.
The goal is to plant 70 huge beautiful baskets to hang from the light poles downtown. In addition to the planting, the festivities include annual flowers and herbs for sale. There will also be hot dogs and lemonade for sale, a raffle for flower and herb baskets, and the continued sale of the "Coastal Community Cookbook" to raise money for the basket project maintenance and its continued success. Samples from some of the recipes in the cookbook will be available.
This is going to be a really fun event and there is no charge for helping plant the baskets. Come on down and help out and have some real fun!
For more information and to make a donation to this wonderful community project, you can contact Kathi at (541) 271-3044 and mail your donation to OTRMA, PO BOX 543, Reedsport, Oregon 97467. Your contribution is needed and very much appreciated to make this event a success.
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WHAT: Coast Toasties Compete in Area Speech Contests
WHERE: Sisulaw Fire & Rescue, 26th and Hwy 101, Florence
WHEN: Saturday, March 27 at 10:45am
WHO: Reedsport 'Coast Toasties' Toastmasters Club
Contact: Theresa Hart 541-662-0639
Winners of the recent speech contests will compete at Area 34 contests this Saturday, March 27. Beginning at 10: 45 am at the Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue station, members of the Coast Toasties will compete in the International Speech and Evaluation contests located at 26th and Hwy 101 in Florence.
WHAT: Coast Toasties Compete in Area Speech Contests
WHERE: Sisulaw Fire & Rescue, 26th and Hwy 101, Florence
WHEN: Saturday, March 27 at 10:45am
WHO: Reedsport 'Coast Toasties' Toastmasters Club
Contact: Theresa Hart 541-662-0639
Winners of the recent speech contests will compete at Area 34 contests this Saturday, March 27. Beginning at 10: 45 am at the Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue station, members of the Coast Toasties will compete in the International Speech and Evaluation contests located at 26th and Hwy 101 in Florence.
The public is invited to attend and support the efforts of locals Kent Abendroth, Ike Launstein and Sandra Reese compete against at least two additional clubs for the opportunity to represent the area in the Central Division Contests held in April. Refreshments will be served.
For more information about the contests or Toastmasters, please contact Linda Murray-Stange at 541-759-2055.
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WHAT: CDABA Art Events – 1st & 3rd Fridays
WHEN: First Friday – April 2nd - 5-7 pm
Tsunami Gallery, 77207 US Highway 101, Gardiner
Third Friday – April 16th – 5-7 pm
Reedsport Natural Food Store, 1891 Winchester Avenue
(Hwy 101), Reedsport, OR 97467
WHO: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
Contact: Kathleen Miller 541-271-2101
1st and 3rd Fridays For Art!
First Friday. . .Art for Everyone on April 2nd (5 to 7 p.m.) will be held at the Tsunami Gallery, 77207 US Highway 101, Gardiner, OR, featuring artwork by over 50 artists, most of whom will be present. Artists to be included are: William Selden (oil painter), Charles Draper (photography), Michael Schwartz (ceramics), Jeff Addicott (glass), Annette & Lou Bignami (wood), Bob Hern of Winchester Bay (stained glass) and bronzes by local artists Esther Siderman, Steve Koogler, and Mack Holman. There will be LIVE MUSIC, food, and a free wine tasting by Pyrenees Vineyard & Winery of Myrtle Creek, OR. Wine will also be available for purchase by the glass or by the bottle.
Third Friday – Artist Showcase on April 16th (5 to 7 p.m.) will feature Daniel Burgess of Reedsport, OR. Daniel is a sculptor who works in metal and driftwood. Daniel describes his art as an abstract collaboration with nature. He uses animals and his surroundings as references. Daniel's metal sculptures are unique and distinctive. He plans to display a Pegasus Horse, a Wooden Rhino, and a Humpback Whale. Daniel's art can be seen at Kathi's Antiques in old town Reedsport.
First Friday. . .Art for Everyone future dates are May 7th – featuring the art of the students at the Reedsport Community Charter School at the Reedsport Natural Food Store (Hwy 101 in Reedsport), June 4th (Myrtlewood Gallery), July 2nd (Kathi's Antiques), August 6th (Reedsport Coffeehouse), September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th, and December 3rd. Artist Showcase future dates are May 21st (Rose Burch), June 18th (Bill Karcher), July 16th (Pat Turner), August 20th (Tim Fitzgerald), September 17th, October 15th, November 19th, and December 17th all at the Reedsport Natural Food Store (Hwy 101) in Reedsport.
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