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What: Two Reedsport Winners Represent Area in Upcoming Contests
When: April 24, 2010
Where: Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Station, Florence, OR
Who: Coast Toasties-Reedsport Toastmasters Club
Contact: Linda Murray-Stange at 541-759-2055
Reedsport winners of the recent Toastmasters Area Contests will face the next set of challengers at the Central Division Contests on April 24. Coast Toasties members Kent Abendroth and Ike Launstein will represent Area 34 at the upcoming contest in Florence.
Kent Abendroth, who won the International Speech contest in the Area 34 Competition last Saturday, beat out three other contestants for the first place win with his speech 'Mrs. Murrow.'
Abendroth was impressed by the supportive group that participated in the contest hosted by the Florence Talespinners Toastmasters club. "It was a very open group…They were non-threatening."
Ike Launstein took first place in the Evaluation Contest over three competitors from Area 34. Launstein was judged on the evaluation he gave for a speech given by Florence Talespinner Tony Bishop.
"I learned a lot from the experience. I would really recommend that everyone attend these contests," said Launstein of his experience, "You'll pick up some good tips."
The public is invited to attend the Central Division Contests on Saturday, April 24 at the Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Station located on Highway 101 at 26th Street in Florence. The contest will begin at 10am, and refreshments will be served.
Abendroth and Launstein are members of the Reedsport Coast Toasties Toastmasters Club that meets on Tuesdays from 7pm to 8pm at the Reedsport School District office on Ranch Road. For more information about the Central Division Contests or to learn more about Toastmasters, contact Linda Murray-Stange at 541-759-2055.
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When: Sunday, April 4, 2010
Where: Reedsport Church of God, 2191 Birch St
What: Easter Services
This Easter Sunday, April 4th join us at the Reedsport Church of God located at 2191 Birch Ave. We will be holding three services starting at: 8:00am, 9:30 am and 11:00 with Sunday School at 9:30. The nursery will be available for all services.
Make this Easter a memorable family event filled with music and worship.
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WHAT: 57th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
WHERE: Barrone Park
WHEN: Sunday, April 4 - 1:00 pm
WHO: Gardiner-Reedsport Lions Club
Contact: Jim Akre 271-4255
WHERE: Barrone Park
WHEN: Sunday, April 4 - 1:00 pm
WHO: Gardiner-Reedsport Lions Club
Contact: Jim Akre 271-4255
The Gardiner-Reedsport Lions Club will be sponsoring the 57th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 4 (Easter) at 1:00 pm at Barrone Park. Games for children 4-10 will take place at 1:00. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 1:15. Prizes for all and a chance to meet the real Easter Bunny.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION # 4 of 9
WHAT: Discovery Center Presentation - Reedsport Athletics in the 1950's
WHERE: Umpqua Discovery Center
WHEN: Thursday, April 22, 6:30 pm
WHO: Umpqua Discovery Center
Contact: Diane Novak 271-4816
On Thursday, April 22, The Umpqua Discovery Center will present the second in their series of programs examining the history of Reedsport Athletics. This program will focus on the years 1950-1959. Following programs will look at the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.
WHERE: Umpqua Discovery Center
WHEN: Thursday, April 22, 6:30 pm
WHO: Umpqua Discovery Center
Contact: Diane Novak 271-4816
On Thursday, April 22, The Umpqua Discovery Center will present the second in their series of programs examining the history of Reedsport Athletics. This program will focus on the years 1950-1959. Following programs will look at the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.
The decade of the 1950's saw the formation of the Coast League with Taft, Newport, Toledo, Florence, Reedsport and Waldport. The Boys Basketball program won the league championship every year between 1950-1955. The Boys Football program went to the state playoffs each year between 1955 and 1957 and won the state championship in football behind legendary coach Rudy Ruppe in 1957.
Information on some of these years is sketchy at best, so the Discovery Center is looking for anyone with high school annuals in the years 1950, 1953, 1954 and 1959. If you have one of these books, please contact Jim Akre at 541-271-4255 or email akre@charter.net to help flesh out this program. You are also invited to bring these missing yearbooks plus any pictures to the presentation on April 22.
The one-hour program begins at 6:30 pm on April 22 at the Discovery Center. There is limited seating, with the first 50 people being assured seats. Admission is $2.50 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-15, and UDC members are free.
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WHAT: Family Easter Egg Hunt
WHERE: Highlands Baptist Church, 2500 Longwood, Reedsport
WHEN: Saturday, April 3 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
WHO: Highlands Baptist Church
Contact: Todd Young, (541)271-4406
Highlands Baptist Church invites everyone to come to our 2nd Annual Family Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3, form 10-11 a.m. The entire family will be involved in the activities.
WHAT: Family Easter Egg Hunt
WHERE: Highlands Baptist Church, 2500 Longwood, Reedsport
WHEN: Saturday, April 3 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
WHO: Highlands Baptist Church
Contact: Todd Young, (541)271-4406
Highlands Baptist Church invites everyone to come to our 2nd Annual Family Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3, form 10-11 a.m. The entire family will be involved in the activities.
The event includes a craft time, game time, story time, and then is capped off with the Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone will get eggs, prizes, and a craft to take home. So come join us as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord on Saturday and then come back and join us Sunday for a fabulous worship celebration.
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WHAT: Hanging Basket Sale
WHERE: Circle Drive at the High School
WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 9-noon
WHO: Gardiner Reedsport Lions Club
Contact: Jim Akre 271-4255
The Gardiner-Reedsport Lions Club is selling hanging baskets for Mothers' Day. Each basket is $20 and can be picked up at Circle Drive at the Reedsport Community Charter School between 9-noon on Saturday, May 8. You can pre-order baskets by contacting Jim Akre at 271-4255 or at akre@charter.net
WHAT: Hanging Basket Sale
WHERE: Circle Drive at the High School
WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 9-noon
WHO: Gardiner Reedsport Lions Club
Contact: Jim Akre 271-4255
The Gardiner-Reedsport Lions Club is selling hanging baskets for Mothers' Day. Each basket is $20 and can be picked up at Circle Drive at the Reedsport Community Charter School between 9-noon on Saturday, May 8. You can pre-order baskets by contacting Jim Akre at 271-4255 or at akre@charter.net
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE # 7 of 9
What: Final Results for the St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge Pub Crawl
Final Results for the St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge Pub Crawl
The results are in for the recent St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge Pub Crawl event. A total of 105 persons participated in this fundraiser that provided an evening of fun and donations for the Reedsport Branch Library Renovation Project. Including expenses, a total of $2,558 was raised on March 17. A list of the participants of the top five Trivia Challenge teams answering the most questions correctly is now available at the Reedsport Branch Library.
In order of placement, the following teams beat out the 17 teams that participated in the latest fundraiser to benefit the Reedsport Branch Library Renovation Project:
Shamrockers! sponsored by Dunes Family Health Care
Modest Proposal sponsored by the City of Reedsport
Bo Bo Bowlers team and sponsor
Pink Ladies sponsored by Mary Kay Cosmetics
Leonard's Ladies sponsored by themselves
Restaurant sponsors for the event were Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, The Landing, Tides Inn, The Waterfront Grill and Bar. Including the ones listed above, the other team sponsors were Cut Loose Hair Design, Friends of Winchester Bay, Hal Pintar, Kathi's Vintage Antiques Gifts & Collectibles, Sportsman's Cannery, and Time & Tide Dance Company. Prizes and auction items were donated by Kathleen Miller, Sugar Shack, Tamara Szalewski, and Bobbie Unger.
The Reedsport Branch Library Renovation Project is a community-based effort made up of representatives from the Reedsport Branch Library, Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance, Friends of the Reedsport Library, the City of Reedsport and individual community members. Their next fundraiser will occur during the Memorial Day Weekend Celebration.
Ongoing fundraising include the purchase of "book spines," for a donation of $100 or more, which are being sold at the Reedsport Branch Library. The donors' names are inscribed on the "spines" and then hung on display at the Reedsport Branch Library.
For more information about making a donation or participating in the fundraising for this $350,000 community project, contact Jennifer Tymchuk at 541-271-4670.
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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.
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.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION # 9 of 9
WHAT: Volunteer Planning Session for the Old Towne Basket Planting Party
WHERE: 339 Fir Ave, Old Towne Reedsport
WHEN: Thursday, April 8th, 2010 6:30 PM
WHO: Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association
CONTACT: Kathi Wall-Meyer, Committee Chair
WHERE: 339 Fir Ave, Old Towne Reedsport
WHEN: Thursday, April 8th, 2010 6:30 PM
WHO: Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association
CONTACT: Kathi Wall-Meyer, Committee Chair
The Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association is holding a Volunteer Planning Session Meeting to prepare for the 3rd Annual Old Towne Reedsport Basket Planting Project. Volunteers are needed and are invited to attend.
For more information you can contact Kathi at (541) 271-3044
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A man always blames the woman who fools him. In the same way he blames the door he walks into in the dark. --Henry Louis Mencken
It is the ability to take a joke, not make one, that proves you have a sense of humor. --Max Eastman
A sense of humor is the ability to understand a joke-and that the joke is oneself. --Clifton Paul Fadiman
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