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WHAT: Candidate Forum
WHEN: May 4th TUESDAY 6:30pm
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium, 2260 Longwood, Reedsport
WHY: Meet the candidates running in the May 18th election in
MORE INFO: Joe Coyne (541-271-2103)
This will be the only candidate forum in the Coastal Douglas area and a chance to meet the candidates prior to the May 18th election. If you are early, stop in at the Reedsport Coffeehouse for a cup and a cookie
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Who: Douglas County Cultural Coalition
What: Submission of Grant Applications
When: Applications must be received Prior to May 15, 2010
Where: Douglas County Cultural Coalition
P.O. Box 2076
Roseburg, OR 97471
DCCC receives its funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust and regrants the funds to various art, heritage and humanity groups in Douglas County. Last year the coalition received approximately $14,000. Usually the grants are in the amounts of between $250 and $1,000 and are geographically spread throughout the county.
Oregon Cultural Trust receives its funds from the sale of the license plates and through donations. The state has a tax credit program which permits a resident to direct funds to the cultural trust under certain conditions.
For any application please call: Joe Coyne 541-271-2103 or pick one up at the Reedsport Public Library.
DCCC, a local volunteer organization, aims to support cultural participation in the county as inclusively as possible. The organization seeks to reflect the needs and desires of people, places and cultural interests within the county. Distributed funds will support ethnic cultures in the county and the promotion of unity and the celebration of diversity.
In the current cycle, particular emphasis is placed on these cultural activities.
• Heritage-related and humanities-related applications provide publicity, information and education to raise the profile of programs and organizations.
• Heritage projects build community involvement in cultural diversity.
• Humanities projects address communication and civil discourse.
• Arts projects mentor young people interested in theater so they might have hands-on experience in the various components of staging theatrical productions.
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Jazz trumpeter joins orchestra in Spring Pops concert
Jazz trumpeter, Ron Green will join with 40 other musicians in the Spring Pops concert of the Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO). Green will be featured with Vocalist Denise Dee and new works by coastal composers Charles Perkins and Robin DeVour. The Reedsport concert is a matinee on Sunday, May 16 at 2 P.M. in the Pacific Auditorium. The special two-for-one "early-bird" ticket price is again being offered. A General Admission ticket ($10.00) admits two persons. Tickets are currently available at the Reedsport branch of Umpqua Bank. The ticket price on the day of the event will be $10.00 per person.
Ron Green has been playing trumpet professionally for 24 years. The majority of his musical life was spent in Portland, Oregon where he performed primarily in the genre of straight ahead jazz, big band and commercial productions. He has performed as a backup musician for The Temptations, Pat Boone, Dizzy Gillespie, Etta James, Doc Severinsen and the Portland Opera Orchestra. Ron was lead trumpet for The Kicks Band and spent 10 years performing with the Latin Jazz Ensemble "Conjunto Alegre".
Ron and his wife Catherine settled in Florence in 2007 where he holds the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for Oregon Pacific Bank. He is a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington.
A half hour before concert start time, DeVour will speak briefly about the music to be presented. Furthermore, in the lobby at intermission, a combo consisting of Dee, trumpeter Ron Green and a rhythm section of pianist DeVour, bassist Ken Mace and drummer Mike Swain will play a short set.
The concert itself contains a variety of light music, including two originals by Perkins and DeVour's Latin Suite, a group of five Latin-American dances. Three of Perkins' arrangements are also on tap in the second half of the program. "Fever" and "I love Paris" are arranged as vocals by Perkins for Dee with Green improvising on trumpet. Green will solo on Perkins arrangement of "Melancholy Serenade."
Get your "early-bird" tickets while they last at Umpqua Bank. To get more information about this event, visit the orchestra's website, WWW.OCCO.WS , or call OCCO at 541-997-6770.
Ron Green has been playing trumpet professionally for 24 years. The majority of his musical life was spent in Portland, Oregon where he performed primarily in the genre of straight ahead jazz, big band and commercial productions. He has performed as a backup musician for The Temptations, Pat Boone, Dizzy Gillespie, Etta James, Doc Severinsen and the Portland Opera Orchestra. Ron was lead trumpet for The Kicks Band and spent 10 years performing with the Latin Jazz Ensemble "Conjunto Alegre".
Ron and his wife Catherine settled in Florence in 2007 where he holds the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for Oregon Pacific Bank. He is a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington.
A half hour before concert start time, DeVour will speak briefly about the music to be presented. Furthermore, in the lobby at intermission, a combo consisting of Dee, trumpeter Ron Green and a rhythm section of pianist DeVour, bassist Ken Mace and drummer Mike Swain will play a short set.
The concert itself contains a variety of light music, including two originals by Perkins and DeVour's Latin Suite, a group of five Latin-American dances. Three of Perkins' arrangements are also on tap in the second half of the program. "Fever" and "I love Paris" are arranged as vocals by Perkins for Dee with Green improvising on trumpet. Green will solo on Perkins arrangement of "Melancholy Serenade."
Get your "early-bird" tickets while they last at Umpqua Bank. To get more information about this event, visit the orchestra's website, WWW.OCCO.WS , or call OCCO at 541-997-6770.
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What: Coast Toasties Club Winners at Central Division Contest
When: April 24, 2010
Where: Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Station, Florence, OR
Who: Coast Toasties-Reedsport Toastmasters Club
Contact: Theresa Hart 541-662-0639
Winners from the recent Area 34 contests competed in the Toastmasters Central Division Contests on April 24, 2010 in nearby Florence. Winners from several Toastmasters' clubs from the Central Division will now compete for an opportunity to move on to the upcoming District 07 contests in Portland.
Local member Ike Launstein earned Third Place honors in the Evaluation Contest. In the International Speech Contest, Kent Abendroth also of the Coast Toasties Club took Second Place for his speech 'Mrs. Murrow.'
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MAY 1st 2010 IS FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
She Said Gifts He Said Comics
2109 Highway 101, Florence, Oregon 97439
(541) 997-1614
docksidegifts@charter.net
Contact: Ronald Schmidt
2109 Highway 101, Florence, Oregon 97439
(541) 997-1614
docksidegifts@charter.net
Contact: Ronald Schmidt
A FREE DAY OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Worldwide Free Comic Book Day Comes to Florence with Comics for All Ages!
Worldwide Free Comic Book Day Comes to Florence with Comics for All Ages!
She Said Gifts He Said Comics in Florence is one of thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the comic book art form on Saturday, May 1st. On Free Comic Book Day, over two million comic books will be given away by participating stores, introducing as many people as possible to the wonders of comic books!
"The wide array of comic books being published today ensures that readers of all ages — children, teens, and adults – can find something appropriate that will stir their imaginations," said Ron Schmidt, co-owner of She Said Gifts He Said Comics.
Now in its ninth year, Free Comic Book Day has proven to be a smashing success, spreading the word that comics are terrific reading. "Even if you have never picked up a comic book, stop into She Said Gifts He Said Comics, because you never know what you will end up finding."
"We at She Said Gifts He Said Comics want to spread the word that comics are perfect for today's times," Schmidt continued. "Comic books and graphic novels are considered hip, hot and smart." Comic Books have propelled to the front ranks of pop culture, many being adapted into movies. IRON MAN 2 hits the big screen on May 7th, the week following Free Comic Book Day. The first weekend of May is going to be a big day in the comic book world. And May 1 is just one week short of She Said Gifts He Said Comics second anniversary in business, so they will have some bargains to celebrate that event as well."
"This year we will have a special guest. From 1:30 pm to 5pm, retired Disney Animator Chuck Harvey (Rescuers, Pete's Dragon, The Little Mermaid, The Tick and many more) will be in-house to discuss cartoon animation and (for a small fee) will draw caricatures of you or your loved ones," added Schmidt.
Regular updates, information about comic books, and a list of participating publishers and their free comics are all online at www.FreeComicBookDay.com.
"This year we will have a special guest. From 1:30 pm to 5pm, retired Disney Animator Chuck Harvey (Rescuers, Pete's Dragon, The Little Mermaid, The Tick and many more) will be in-house to discuss cartoon animation and (for a small fee) will draw caricatures of you or your loved ones," added Schmidt.
Regular updates, information about comic books, and a list of participating publishers and their free comics are all online at www.FreeComicBookDay.com.
Free Comic Book Day kicks off at 11am and runs until 6pm at She Said Gifts He Said Comics 2109 Highway 101, Florence, across 101 from Johnston Ford, next to Texaco. Call (541)997-1614 for more information.
Ron Schmidt and Wendy Clawson also own Dockside Gifts in Winchester Bay, Oregon.
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Tickets On Sale Now--The Lakeside Women's Club is sponsoring their Annual Victorian Tea on Saturday,June 12, 2010at the Lakeside Lion's Club at 12:00 noon. Dress up with your best hat and bring friends, and family. The Lion's Hall is transformed by murals painted by local artist Janne LaValle. Table settings include cloth and lace tablecloths, handmade centerpieces, Victorian tea cups andteapots, so you experience a real tea room ambience. T menu is fruit salad, scones served with lemon curd and Devonshire cream, tea sandwiches and various desserts. There will be door prizes, raffle prizes, and silent auction items.
Proceeds from the tea are used for college scholarships for Lakeside and Hauser studentsand other local community organizations including the Lakeside library,Senior centor and lakeside fire Department.
Reserve ASAP by calling Women's Club Present Darlinr Atkin 541-759-2356. Cost is $ 18 per person.
Tickets On Sale Now--The Lakeside Women's Club is sponsoring their Annual Victorian Tea on Saturday,June 12, 2010at the Lakeside Lion's Club at 12:00 noon. Dress up with your best hat and bring friends, and family. The Lion's Hall is transformed by murals painted by local artist Janne LaValle. Table settings include cloth and lace tablecloths, handmade centerpieces, Victorian tea cups andteapots, so you experience a real tea room ambience. T menu is fruit salad, scones served with lemon curd and Devonshire cream, tea sandwiches and various desserts. There will be door prizes, raffle prizes, and silent auction items.
Proceeds from the tea are used for college scholarships for Lakeside and Hauser studentsand other local community organizations including the Lakeside library,Senior centor and lakeside fire Department.
Reserve ASAP by calling Women's Club Present Darlinr Atkin 541-759-2356. Cost is $ 18 per person.
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WHAT: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & CELEBRATION IN REEDSPORT
WHERE: Reedsport / Winchester Bay
WHEN: Memorial Day Weekend May 30th – June 1st
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: (541) 271-3495
WHEN: Memorial Day Weekend May 30th – June 1st
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: (541) 271-3495
JOIN THE PARADE - BE A MEMORIAL DAY PARADE ENTRY
Join in on the Memorial Day Parade through downtown Reedsport. Businesses, Civic Organizations, and Individuals are invited and encouraged to participate in the parade, Monday, May 31st. Entry forms are available at the Chamber of Office or online at http://www.reedsportcc.org/pages/events/memorial_day.php
29 PALMS MARINE CORPS BAND CONCERT
Sunday, May 30th
The celebration begins Sunday, May 30th with a community BBQ starting at 4:00pm hosted by the Military Order of the Purple Heart with an opportunity to meet the members of the 29 Palms Marine Corps Air, Ground, Combat, Center Band followed by a free concert at 7:00pm in the Pacific Auditorium at Reedsport High School featuring the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band. Tickets are required due to limited seating and are available at Umpqua Bank, Bank of America, and the Chamber Office.
PARADE & MEMORIAL SERVICE
Monday, May 31st
A VFW formation will be held at Reedsport Cemetery.
A Memorial Day Parade through downtown Reedsport begins at Noon. Following the parade, a community BBQ at Hahn Memorial Park and at 1:30pm a Memorial Service will begin featuring the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band, Paratroopers, performance by the students of Highland School, and aircraft fly-bys.
A DAY IN WINCHESTER BAY
Tuesday, June1st
Two free concerts will be performed by the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band. A performance will be at noon at Phillip Boe Memorial Park and at 6:00pm in front of the Sportsmen's Cannery & Smokehouse with their famous Seafood BBQ being offered.
ADOPT-A-MARINE
This is a Memorial Day Celebration donation program that enables you to Adopt-A-Marine to help support the patriotic recognition of this honorable holiday. The donations help offset the cost the Memorial Day Celebration and the cost of transportation, lodging and meals for the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band, and The Paratroopers. Donations can be made at the Umpqua Bank, Bank of America, or The Chamber of Commerce Office.
MEET YOUR ADOPTED MARINE
Sunday, May 30th the public is invited to a greet and meet community BBQ. Greet the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band and The Paratroopers at a community BBQ starting at 4:00pm hosted by the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The BBQ will be followed by a free concert at 7:00pm in the Pacific Auditorium at Reedsport High School featuring the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band. Tickets are required due to limited seating and are available at Umpqua Bank, Bank of America, and the Chamber Office.
Memorial Day Benefit Mystery Dinner Theater
A Memorial Day Benefit Mystery Dinner Theater to support The Memorial Day Celebration will be held June 26th at the Reedsport Community Building.
The mystery "The Last Ride" will be performed by The Poison Pen Players staring Knox Story. A no host social hour will start at 5:00 p.m. with dinner and show starting at 6 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling the Delaine Humphries at the Family Resource Center (541) 271-9700. Admission is
$55.00 for dinner and show and is a benefit for the Memorial Day Celebration. Do not miss the Mystery Raffle. For more information please contact the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce Office (541) 271-3495.
