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Announcement - Beginning June 1st I will be emailing the announcement list on WEDNESDAY nights.  Please send your announcements to me by Wednesday afternoon each week so I can send them out for you.    Thanks, Jamie

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #1 of 4    

 

WHAT: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & CELEBRATION SCHEDULE

WHERE:  Reedsport, Oregon
WHEN:  Memorial Day Weekend
WHO:  Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact:  (541 )271-3495

 

Sunday, May 30th

 

29 PALMS MARINE CORPS AIR, GROUND, COMBAT CENTER BAND CONCERT

 

4:00pm - The celebration begins Sunday, May 30th with a community BBQ

 

                at the United Presbyterian Church (next to Reedsport High School) with

 

                an opportunity to meet the members of the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band, Miss

 

                Oregon, and members of the Paratroop Team.

 

7:00pm - A free concert at the Pacific Auditorium in Reedsport High School will

 

                feature 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.

 

Monday, May 31st

 

PARADE & MEMORIAL SERVICE

 

10:00am - A VFW formation will be held at Reedsport Cemetery.

 

Noon -      A Memorial Day Parade will take place through downtown Reedsport.  

 

                 Following the parade, there will be a community BBQ at Hahn Memorial Park.

 

1:30pm -  Memorial Service will begin featuring the 29 Palms Marine Corps

 

                Band, Paratroopers, performance by the students of Highland School, and

 

                 aircraft fly-bys.

 

Tuesday, June 1st

 

A DAY IN WINCHESTER BAY

 

Noon -    A free concert performed by the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band at Phillip

 

               Boe Memorial Park. 

 

6:00pm - A free concert performed by the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band in front

 

                of the Sportsmen's Cannery & Smokehouse with their infamous Seafood

 

                BBQ being offered.

 

Saturday, June 26th

 

Memorial Day Benefit Mystery Dinner Theater

 

A Memorial Day Benefit Mystery Dinner Theater to support The Memorial Day Celebration will be held 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 Delaine Humphreys at the Family Resource Center (541) 271-9700.

 

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 Paratroop Team. Donations can be made at the Umpqua Bank, Bank of America, or The Chamber of Commerce Office.

 

 

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WHAT: Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpture Championship

WHERE: Rainbow Plaza – Downtown Reedsport
WHEN: June 17-20, 2010
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce

 

Contact: (541) 271-3495

 

The Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championship in Reedsport, Oregon will be held Father's Day Weekend, beginning Thursday June 17 through Sunday, June 20th.  This will be the 11th annual event and will highlight "Outdoor Life" as the theme. Carvers from around the world will come to Reedsport to participate in this competition that "Takes Art To The Extreme". Carvers will have four days to complete their main sculpture and are required to compete in the daily 75 minute "quick carve events" beginning daily at 10:45am. 

 

Carving starts at 8:00 am daily with a daily quick carve exhibition at 10:45 am and a daily Chainsaw Sculpting Auction at 5:30 pm Thursday through Saturday and 12:30 on Sunday.  The event will also include a vendor and food fair.  Saturday two Lumberjack Shows will be presented at 12:30 and 3:30 along with a Corvette Show in Fullhart Insurance Parking Lot starting at 10am.

 

Log onto the web-site http://www.odcsc.com  for all the latest news on this year's event or for more information contact the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce at (800) 247-2155.

 

 

 
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WHAT:  Multi-Party Garage Sale and Bake Sale to Support FBLA Students at Nationals
WHERE:  729 Ranch Road in Reedsport
WHEN:    Saturday, May 29, 2010 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
WHO:  Reedsport's Future Business Leaders of America
Contact: Barry Miller, FBLA Advisor
bmiller@reedsport.k12.or.us
541-271-2141 Ext. 515
 
A multi-party Memorial Day garage sale and bake sale will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2010, at 729 Ranch Road in Reedsport to raise funds for the four Reedsport Community Charter School students who will be competing at the FBLA National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, this summer. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and the sale will end at 2:00 p.m. Community members who wish to donate items may call 541-271-5848 to arrange for pick-up on Friday afternoon between 4:00 and 6:00. Bottle and can donations will also be accepted during the garage sale.
 
 
 
 
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WHAT:  Car Wash to Support FBLA Students at Nationals
WHERE:  the Les Schwab parking lot
WHEN:    Monday, May 31 beginning at 10:00 am
WHO:  Reedsport's Future Business Leaders of America
Contact: Barry Miller, FBLA Advisor
bmiller@reedsport.k12.or.us
541-271-2141 Ext. 515
 
Bring that dirty car in to the Les Schwab parking lot on Monday, May 31 to get your shine back and support our four FBLA students in their bid to compete at the FBLA National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, this summer. Students will be polishing cars from 10:00 a.m. until closing. Bottle and can donations will also be accepted during the car wash.
 
Background:
 
Reedsport's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter has long been a remarkably successful program, but it's been many years since the group has had so many qualify for national competition. Four Reedsport Community Charter School sophomores will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, from July 11 through 18, 2010, to compete at the FBLA National Conference, and fundraising efforts are under way to help pay their travel expenses.
 
Kyle Wicks and Jacob Herr will compete in the Global Business team event, Cormac Dailey will participate in the new Help Desk competition, and Hannes Zetzsche will take part in the Business Math contest. Each contestant had to place in the top two positions at the state competition or qualify when higher-placing contestants declared themselves unable to attend the national competition.
 
Airfare, lodging, and conference fees for the four delegates and a chaperone will total more than $5,000.
 
Contact: Barry Miller, FBLA Advisor
bmiller@reedsport.k12.or.us
541-271-2141 Ext. 515

 

 

 

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There are three places to view community events online:
 
http://www.lowerumpquahospital.org/    Click on the Community Calendar link
 
http://reedsportonline.com/
 
http://www.reedsport.or.us
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"Keep moving forward. you can't change the past, you can only change the future by the choices you make." Unknown

 

"I am as my Creator made me, and since He is satisfied, so am I."  -- Mimie Smith

 

"I don't think of all the misery but the beauty that still remains."  -- Anne Frank

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Announcement - Beginning June 1st I will be emailing the announcement list on WEDNESDAY nights.  Please send your announcements to me by Wednesday afternoon each week so I can send them out for you.    Thanks, Jamie

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #1 of 8  
 
WHAT: 2nd Annual Ocean Fest Duck Race
WHERE:  F Dock - Winchester Bay
WHEN:     Saturday, July 17, 4:40 pm
WHO: Gardiner-Reedsport Lions Club
Contact: Jim Akre akre@charter.net
 
The 2nd Annual Winchester Bay/Reedsport Lions Club Ocean Fest Duck Race will take place on Saturday, July 17, at 4:40 on F Dock in Winchester Bay.  Each floating duck can be purchased for $5 each and can be decorated in any fashion you wish!  Ducks will be dumped at f Dock and the first duck to reach shore will win $100.
 
All proceeds will go to vision, hearing and diabetic assistance for local residents.
 
Ducks can be purchased at the following places:
    Any Lions Club Member
    At the Lions concession stand at the Memorial Day Celebration on May 31
    At the Lions Club 4th of July Fireworks Booth

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #2 of 8  

WHO: Highland Fifth Grade

WHAT: Car Wash

WHEN: May 22nd  Saturday   11 - 4pm

WHERE: The Umpqua Bank Parking Lot, Reedsport

INFORMATION: Amanda Rice

 

The Highland Fifth Graders will have a car wash on Saturday, May 22nd from 11am - 4pm at the Umpqua Bank parking lot in Reedsport.  The fifth graders guarantee they will give your vehicle a FIRST CLASS car wash.  Funds from the event are being used to support the class field trip to the Aquarium in Newport.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #3 of 8  

WHO: Art Class with Carole Hillsbery

WHAT: A workshop on "SPLASH, DRIP, PAINT AND SPLATTER"

WHERE: Winchester Bay Community Center

WHEN: 1:00pm - 5:00pm  June 2nd WED

SPONSOR: The Friends of Winchester Bay and Others

 

Award winning artist Carole Hillsbery will be visiting Coastal Douglas on June 2nd on her way up to Bainbridge Island to have a three day art workshop.  The class entitled, ""SPLASH, DRIP, PAINT AND SPLATTER" " will be for all types of artists or artists wannabees.  For views of Carole's work go to http://sites.google.com/site/chillsbery/  The Friends have a limited amount of supplies and you should come prepared with an image or photo abounding in lights and darks and the start of a drawing on art paper.  The cost of the class is $40 and there will be two scholarships awarded for 50% of the cost.

A supply list will be provided upon registration.  A limited number will be enrolled and for  further information or to register contact Joe at jcoyne8@yahoo.com    (541-271-2103) or contact Cheryl LeVasque  at  charris24@netzero.net

 

There will be some pie and refreshments served
 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #4 of 8  

WHAT:  Public Review of the Rainbow Plaza Concept Plan

WHERE:  www.cityofreedsport.org and in the city hall lobby

WHEN:    Deadline is noon Friday, May 21, 2010 
WHO:  The City of Reedsport

Contact: Deanna Schafer at dschafer@reedsport.or.us

 

The Rainbow Plaza concept plan that is available for review at www.cityofreedsport.org and in the city hall lobby.

 

The City of Reedsport will be accepting comments on the draft Rainbow Plaza Design Concept Plan from Monday, May 17, 2010 until noon on Friday May 21, 2010.  There will be forms and a drop box available at City Hall.  You may also email comments to Deanna Schafer at dschafer@reedsport.or.us. 

 

The public is encouraged to contribute comments concerning this plan.  On June 7th at 7:00 pm the final plan will be presented to the city council to be adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #5 of 8  

WHAT:  Multi-Party Garage Sale and Bake Sale to Support FBLA Students at Nationals

WHERE:  729 Ranch Road in Reedsport

WHEN:    Saturday, May 30, 2010 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
WHO:  Reedsport's Future Business Leaders of America

Contact: Barry Miller, FBLA Advisor

bmiller@reedsport.k12.or.us

541-271-2141 Ext. 515

 

A multi-party Memorial Day garage sale and bake sale will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2010, at 729 Ranch Road in Reedsport to raise funds for the four Reedsport Community Charter School students who will be competing at the FBLA National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, this summer. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and the sale will end at 2:00 p.m. Community members who wish to donate items may call 541-271-5848 to arrange for pick-up on Friday afternoon between 4:00 and 6:00. Bottle and can donations will also be accepted during the garage sale.

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #6 of 8  

 

WHAT:  Car Wash to Support FBLA Students at Nationals

WHERE:  729 Ranch Road in Reedsport

WHEN:    Monday, May 31 beginning at 10:00 am

WHO:  Reedsport's Future Business Leaders of America

Contact: Barry Miller, FBLA Advisor

bmiller@reedsport.k12.or.us

541-271-2141 Ext. 515

 

Bring that dirty car in to the Les Schwab parking lot on Monday, May 31 to get your shine back and support our four FBLA students in their bid to compete at the FBLA National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, this summer. Students will be polishing cars from 10:00 a.m. until closing. Bottle and can donations will also be accepted during the car wash.

 

Background:

 

Reedsport's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter has long been a remarkably successful program, but it's been many years since the group has had so many qualify for national competition. Four Reedsport Community Charter School sophomores will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, from July 11 through 18, 2010, to compete at the FBLA National Conference, and fundraising efforts are under way to help pay their travel expenses.

 

Kyle Wicks and Jacob Herr will compete in the Global Business team event, Cormac Dailey will participate in the new Help Desk competition, and Hannes Zetzsche will take part in the Business Math contest. Each contestant had to place in the top two positions at the state competition or qualify when higher-placing contestants declared themselves unable to attend the national competition.

 

Airfare, lodging, and conference fees for the four delegates and a chaperone will total more than $5,000.

 

Contact: Barry Miller, FBLA Advisor

bmiller@reedsport.k12.or.us

541-271-2141 Ext. 515

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #7 of 8  

 

WHAT:  Help send three Reedsport youths to the National Youth Conference in New Orleans

 

Rebecca and Bethany Hedges and Bailey Tymchuk, those 3 girls from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church who are headed to the National Youth Conference in New Orleans this summer, are busy with several fundraisers right now.  Have you seen the flock of pink Flamingos decorating yards around town?  For $10 you can send them to a friend's yard for a day.  Call Jennifer at 271-4670 or 662-0337 if you would like to "flock" someone!

Also, this Saturday, May 22nd from 10 am to 1 pm the girls will be hosting an open house at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church where products from Pampered Chef, Stampin Up, Party Light candles, and Cookie Lee jewelry will be displayed and for sale.  Come and enjoy refreshments, enter to win door prizes and treat yourself to something special.  Part of all sales that day will go toward the trip.

Lastly, on Saturday, May 29th the girls will be holding a Garage Sale from 9 am-3 pm at the Frank Hedges residence at 2423 Arthur Drive.  All proceeds go to the trip! 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #8 of 8  

WHAT:  Memorial Day Parade & Celebration
WHERE:  Reedsport, Oregon
WHEN:  Memorial Day Weekend
WHO:  Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact:  541-271-3495

 

PARADE THROUGH DOWNTOWN REEDSPORT, OREGON

 

The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce presents a Memorial Day Parade and Celebration on Monday, May 31st and June 1st.  A parade, organized by the Reedsport Rotary, will march the parade route on Highway 38 through downtown Reedsport.  There will be entrants in the parade featuring Veteran Organizations, Show Cars, and The Reedsport High School Prom Court.  Also, featured in the parade will be the Parade's Grand Marshall, Ernest Williams of Reedsport, a WWII veteran; Miss Oregon, CC Barber; and the Mayor of Reedsport, Keith Tymchuk.  The parade is honored and privileged to have two marching bands: The Marshfield High School Pirates, and The 29 Palms Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Band.

 

Following the parade, a BBQ will be offered by the Gardiner Reedsport Lions Club, and a Memorial Service will be held at Hahn Memorial Park.  The Memorial Service is honored to have the presence of: the members of the World War II Oregon LST Organization, Veterans Past, Present and Future, the Color Guard from the US Coast Guard Station Umpqua River, Fly Over's by F-15's of the US Air Force 142nd Fighter Wing, A WWII Spearman Bi-Plane piloted by Sam Spayed, a singing performance by Reedsport's Singer Carey Jones, a three jumper paratroop team with two paratroopers from Fort Lewis, WA.  A highlight of the celebration will be Jamie Lynn jumping with a 35ft X 65ft American Flag.  The Celebration is honored to present The 29 Palms Marine Corps Band performing during the Memorial Service and a performance by the Students of Highland Elementary School.

 

 The 29 Palms Marine Corps Band will spend Tuesday in Winchester Bay with two performances - noon Phillip Boe Memorial Park, and at 6:00pm in front of the Sportsmen's Cannery.  The infamous Sportsmen's Cannery Seafood BBQ will be offered.

 

Help support this celebration of this "Most Honorable of Holidays" and Adopt-A-Marine.  Contact the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce for more information (541) 271-3495.

 

 

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There are three places to view community events online:
 
http://www.lowerumpquahospital.org/    Click on the Community Calendar link
 
http://reedsportonline.com/
 
http://www.reedsport.or.us
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If you have an announcement of interest to the general Coastal Douglas Community, and would like it to go out to this list, please include the following information and please use the format included below:
 
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WHEN:     Day of the week, Date, Time
WHO:  (what group or individuals are sponsoring the event)
Contact: (who should be contacted for further information)
 
Include a story telling people about your event.
 
*******************************
 
I do not write the press releases that are sent out - if you have questions about them, please contact the person listed as the contact for that event.
 
Please write "press release" in the subject line and send your information by Wednesday afternoon to (jamieswafford        @yahoo.com) If my yahoo email address does not work for you - please try (pressrelease97467     @charter.net)  please remove the space - it's to discourage s p a m harvesters.
 
I send the announcement out once a week - Wednesday evening (beginning June 1st) - to meet the press deadlines.  It's to your benefit to send the information out at least two weeks prior to your event.  
 
Please send your information in an email that can be copy/pasted - please do NOT send attachments or pdf versions of your information or flyers.
 
If you wish to be removed from this list - please hit "reply" with "Remove from Press Release List" in the subject line.
 
If you know someone who is not receiving this list and would like to be included - please ask them to send a message to (jamieswafford     @yahoo.com) or (pressrelease97467     @charter.net)  with "Add to Press Release List" in the subject line.
 
Thanks!
Jamie

 

"Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. We were never promised that life would be easy, we were just promised it would be worth it."

 

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Announcement - Beginning June 1st I will be emailing the announcement list on WEDNESDAY nights.  Please send your announcements to me by Wednesday evening each week so I can send them out for you.    Thanks, Jamie

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #1 of 7  
 
WHAT:  Discovery Center Presentation - Reedsport Athletics 1960-1969
WHERE: Umpqua Discovery Center
WHEN:     Thursday, May 20th, 6:30pm
WHO:  Umpqua Discovery Center
Contact: Diane Novak  271-4816

 

This new series of programs will look at the history of Reedsport area athletics from the 1920's to 1990'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.
 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #2 of 7 
 
WHAT:  PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS - Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run

WHERE:  Coastal Oregon

WHEN:     Monday, June 21, 2010

Contact: JUDY MACHO   541-271-2100

 

IT'S ALMOST THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN.  SPECIAL OLYMPICS LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN  (LETR) WEEK IS JUNE 21ST THROUGH JUNE 25TH THIS YEAR.

 

 THAT MEANS THE TORCH WILL START IN BROOKINGS ON MONDAY, JUNE 21ST. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #3 of 7 
 
WHAT: Help Support Special Olympics Torch Run

WHERE:  http://www.firstgiving.com/sgttombeck

WHEN:     Now

WHO:  Sgt. Tom Beck

That time of year again. Please help me make Special Olympians dreams come true to compete to the best of their abilities with friends.

 

I also have an anonymous donor who has pledge to match my goal if I can reach it.  Please make him pay up!!

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #4 of 7 
 
WHAT:  HUGE MOVING SALE

WHERE:  Winchester Bay Community Center, Broadway Street, Winchester Bay

WHEN:   May 21-23   9 - 5  Friday and Saturday and  9-3 Sunday  

WHO: 

Contact:

 

Furniture, collectables, antiques, household items galore. Way too much to mention!

 

See you there   Coffees On!!!!                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #5 of 7 

WHO: United Presbyterian Church

EVENT: Workshop End of Life Planning

WHEN: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 5:15-6:15 pm

WHERE: 2360 Longwood Drive

CONTACT: 541-271-3214

 

The United Presbyterian Church, 2360 Longwood Drive, Reedsport, OR 97467 will be hosting a workshop on End of Life Planning and related issues.  Brad Childs from the Dunes Memorial Chapel will be conducting the workshop and will address the issues families deal with related to the loss of a loved one and pre-planning for services.  This hour long workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 18 between 5:15 pm and 6:15 p.m.  Everyone is welcome and no pre-registration is required.

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #6 of 7 

WHAT:  The Marines Are Coming
WHERE:  Reedsport, Oregon
WHEN:  Memorial Day Weekend
WHO:  Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact:  541-271-3495

 

The Marines Are Coming To Reedsport/Winchester Bay

 

Thanks to all that support, contribute and volunteer to bring the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band to Reedsport. The Marine Band will visit Reedsport over Memorial Day Weekend and will participate in the Memorial Day Celebration and Parade.  Sunday, May 30th the public is invited to a greet and meet.  Meet the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band and the Parachute Team at a community BBQ at the United Presbyterian Church adjacent to Reedsport High School 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 featuring the Marine Corps Band.  Free tickets are required due to limited seating and are available at Umpqua Bank, Bank of America, and the Chamber Office.  Help support the Celebration by Adopting A Marine.

 

ADOPT-A-MARINE 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 costs of the Memorial Day Celebration and the cost of transportation, lodging and meals for the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band, and the Parachute Team. Donations can be made at the Umpqua Bank, Bank of America, or The Chamber of Commerce Office.

 

Join in on the Memorial Day Parade through downtown Reedsport.  Businesses, Civic Organizations, and all individuals are invited and encouraged to participate in the parade.  Entry forms are available at the Chamber Office.

 

On Monday, May 31st, A Memorial Day Parade in downtown Reedsport begins at Noon.   Following the parade at 1:30pm at Hahn Memorial Park a Memorial Service will begin featuring the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band, the Parachute Team, aircraft fly-bys, performance by the Highland Elementary School students, and more. 

 

Tuesday, June 1st  will be a "DAY IN WINCHESTER BAY".  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 infamous Seafood BBQ being offered.

 

Celebrate Memorial Day in Reedsport/Winchester Bay by Honoring our Veterans Past Present and Future.

 

 For more information please contact the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce Office (541) 271-3495

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  #7 of 7 

 

What: Coast Toasties' Member Wins Top Award

Who: Coast Toasties-Reedsport Toastmasters Club

Contact: Anne Machalek      541-902-8008

 

 Jim Perry received his Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award plaque during a recent Toastmaster's meeting in Florence. Surrounded by DTMs from three states, Jim was also honored with a DTM medallion earlier in the month at the District 7 Conference in Portland.

 

The DTM award represents the highest honor offered by Toastmasters International to members who have completed specific requirements and projects. Jim joins about nine thousand Toastmasters worldwide who have achieved this highest level.

 

Jim has been instrumental in establishing the Reedsport Coast Toasties Toastmaster Club and serves as a mentor and charter member of the club. Jim is also a member of the Siuslaw Tale Spinner's club. After joining the Florence club, he worked steadily to earn his DTM status in less than five years. Jim exhibited exceptional leadership qualities during his time as an officer and president of the Tale Spinners.

 

Jim enjoys sharing the Toastmaster experience with others. Last year, he facilitated an 8-week Toastmaster's Youth Leadership course with a group of home schooled students and their parents.  While serving as Area 34 Governor for the past two years, he also provided invaluable assistance to the Newport and Waldport clubs.

 

Jim invites anyone interested in learning how to develop their communication and leadership skills to visit a Toastmaster meeting. Coast Toasties meetings are held Tuesdays from 7pm until 8pm at the Reedsport School District office on Frontage Road in Reedsport.

 

For more information, contact Anne Machalek at 541-902-8008.

 

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There are three places to view community events online:
 
http://www.lowerumpquahospital.org/    Click on the Community Calendar link
 
http://reedsportonline.com/
 
http://www.reedsport.or.us
 ---------------------------------------------------
 
If you have an announcement of interest to the general Coastal Douglas Community, and would like it to go out to this list, please include the following information and please use the format included below:
 
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION
 
WHAT:  (The name of your event)
WHERE:  (the name of the location and the address)
WHEN:     Day of the week, Date, Time
WHO:  (what group or individuals are sponsoring the event)
Contact: (who should be contacted for further information)
 
Include a story telling people about your event.
 
*******************************
 
I do not write the press releases that are sent out - if you have questions about them, please contact the person listed as the contact for that event.
 
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13 Announcements - press release

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION    #1 of 13  
 
WHAT:  Orchestra ends third Reedsport season with Pops program.
WHERE:  Pacific Auditorium, located at Reedsport High School
WHEN:    Sunday, May 16 at 2 P.M.
WHO:  Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO)
Contact:  WWW.OCCO.WS , or call OCCO at 541-997-6770

The Spring Pops concert of the Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO) will close the orchestra's third season of presenting live orchestral music in Reedsport. The concert will be 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.
 
Refreshments will be available for purchase in the lobby at intermission. A combo including featured soloists and members of the orchestra will be entertaining in the lobby area during this interval.
 
The concert itself contains a variety of light music, including two originals by Charles Perkins and Robin 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 Denise Dee with Ron 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.

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION    #2 of 13  

WHO:             Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance
EVENT:         First Friday – Art for Everyone

WHEN:          Friday, May 7, 2010 – 5-7 p.m.

WHERE:        Reedsport Natural Food Store, 1891 Winchester Avenue,

(Highway 101) Reedsport, OR  97467

CONTACT:    Kathleen Miller at 541-271-2101

 

Bradley Vineyards - Featured Winery

 

Bradley Vineyards of Elkton, OR is to be the featured winery at CDABA's First Friday . . . Art for Everyone event this Friday, May 7th at the Reedsport Natural Food Store.  The location of Bradley Vineyards boasts ideal soil and weather conditions for growing pinot noir, gewürztraminer and riesling grapes.  Their vines were planted in 1983 and now cover over 25 acres.  All of their wines are made from estate grown grapes and include some award winning wines, such as Gold Medal '04 Pinot, Silver Medal '03 Pinot and Gold Medal '05 Baco Noir.  Bradley Vineyards also has a tasting room which is open to the public.  Summer Hours are Wed - Sun 11:00 - 5:00 or by appointment.  Bradley Vineyards will be conducting a free wine tasting and will be selling its wine by the glass and the bottle.

 

And of course---don't forget the art.  This First Friday event will feature the students from the Reedsport Community Charter School.  Students from the woodworking and art classes will be the featured artists.  The woodworking students plan to sell things they have made to help support their program.  For sale will be wooden toys, Salmon coat hooks and clocks.  They also plan to have wooden bowls for door prizes.  One student will also be demonstrating a table lathe and making tops and yo-yos to give away.  And that's not all---students from Mrs. Tymchuk's Lifestyles class will be making the finger foods to go along with the wine tasting featuring Bradley Vineyards.

 

Future First Friday event locations are:  June 4th (Myrtlewood Gallery), July 2nd (Kathi's Antiques), August 6th (Reedsport Coffeehouse), September 3rd (Mindpower Gallery), October 1st (TBD), November 5th (TBD), December 3rd (Coastal Ceramics/Ocean Breeze-1st Anniversary event) and January 8th (note date change—Mindpower Gallery/2nd Annual Photography Contest).

 

Artist Showcase future dates are May 21st (Rose Burch), June 18th (Bill Karcher), July 16th (Pat Turner), August 20th (Tim Fitzgerald), September 17th (Cheryl LeVesque), October 15th, November 19th, and December 17th all at the Reedsport Natural Food Store (Hwy 101) in Reedsport.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION    #3 of 13  

 

WHO:             Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance

EVENT:          Artist Fair

WHEN:           Saturday, August 7, 2010  (10 am to 5 p.m.)

WHERE:        Reedsport Coffeehouse,

2285 Longwood Drive

Reedsport, OR  97467

CONTACT:    Kathleen Miller (kkmiller@reedsportlaw.com)

 

 CDABA Announces Artist Fair

 

As a part of its recent promotions of the arts, CDABA will be sponsoring an Artist Fair to be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.  The Artist Fair will be held on the grounds of the Reedsport Coffeehouse, 2285 Longwood Drive, Reedsport, OR  97467.

 

 Artist who would like to have a display booth may submit an application together with the $25.00 to CDABA at PO Box 5, Reedsport, OR  97467.  Artists may pick up an application from the Reedsport Coffeehouse or by contacting Kathleen Miller at kkmiller@reedsportlaw.com. 

 

Guidelines for participation include:

 

            Space fee of $25.00 is due with submission of application.  Event will be held rain or shine.  Application fee will not be refunded in the event of rain.  Fee will be refunded only in the event application is not accepted or space is unavailable. 

 

Only space (appx 10 x 10) will be provided.  No amenities to be provided (i.e. no running water, no electricity provided).

 

Location is the Reedsport Coffeehouse—spaces will be on the grass and the ground is uneven.

 

            Artist applications will be considered on a first to be received basis and based upon appropriateness for Artist Fair and a well rounded art show.

 

Artist to provide for all of his/her own needs---such as table, chairs, etc.

 

Space availability will be determined by date application is received and accepted. 

 

For more information contact:  Kathleen Miller at kkmiller@reedsportlaw.com or go to http://www.orgsites.com/or/cdaba.

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION    #4 of 13   
 
WHAT:  Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser
WHERE:  Reedsport
WHEN:   Now
WHO:  The youth group of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
Contact: Jennifer Tymchuk at 541-271-4670 or 541-662-0337

 

Pink Flamingos in Reedsport?   A flock of these birds has strayed from their native habitat and are heading to Reedsport.  You may soon see the flock in a yard near you!  The youth group of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church is raising funds so that they can attend the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans in July.  You may request the birds be put in a specific person's yard – for the low price of $10. Keep an eye out for these fluorescent birds, for they may soon be coming to a yard near you. Contact Jennifer Tymchuk at 541-271-4670 or 541-662-0337 if you would like to choose the next victim.

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION    #5 of 13   
 
WHAT:  Open House Fundraiser
WHERE:  Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 2160 Elm
WHEN:     Saturday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
WHO:  The youth group of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
Contact: Laurice Hedges at 271-4991 or Jennifer Tymchuk at 271-4670

The community is invited to an open house featuring products from Pampered Chef, Stampin' Up!, PartyLite, and Cookie Lee.  The Open House will be held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 2160 Elm, on Saturday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The event is a fundraiser for the youth of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, who are raising funds to attend the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans this coming July. 

 

Cooking demonstrations by the Pampered Chef consultant will take place at 10:30 and noon. Kitchen products from Pampered Chef, stamping and scrapbooking supplies from Stampin' Up!, candles from PartyLite, and jewelry from Cookie Lee will be displayed and available for purchase from their consultants.  Refreshments, door prizes, and a raffle will be included in the event.

 

 Stop by between 10:00 and 1:00 on Saturday, May 22 to see the products from these popular companies, available all in one place!  For more information, contact Laurice Hedges at 271-4991 or Jennifer Tymchuk at 271-4670.

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION    #6 of 13  

 

What:  Jan-Hil Preschool Spaghetti Feed and Carnival
When: Friday, May 14th from 5-7 p.m.
Where:  Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church; 2160 Elm Ave. Reedsport
 
The public is welcome to this annual fund-raiser for Jan-Hil Preschool!  The meal includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, cookie and a beverage.  There are plenty of games and prizes for the little ones in the family.  Come and enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION    #7 of 13  

 

Who: Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association
What:  2010 Old Towne Basket Planting Party
Where:  339 Fir Ave, Next to the Post Office, Hwy 38
When:  Saturday, May 8th 9AM -5PM

 

This Saturday, May the 8th, the Annual Old Towne Reedsport Hanging Basket Planting Project is being held at 339 Fir Ave, next to the Post Office from 9 Am to 5 PM.  Other activities include:  Four varieties of tomato plants for sale, samples of delicious foods from the "Coastal Community Cookbook", and fun to be had by all!  A raffle will be held to raise funds for the basket project and two 12"-14" annual baskets will be given away as prizes.  We are looking for more volunteers to plant so roll up your sleeves and come on down to help out.  According to the weather bureau, the weather is supposed to be pretty good for this time of year.  For more information, contact Kathi Wall-Meyer, (541) 271-3044.

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION    #8 of 13   
 
WHAT:  6th Annual Splint & Sprint 5K Run/Walk
WHERE:  Beginning in front of Lower Umpqua Hospital

WHEN:    Saturday, May 8 starting at 10 a.m.
Contact: Delaine at 271-9700.

 

Just a reminder that the 6th Annual Splint & Sprint 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, May 8 and starts at 10 a.m. in front of Lower Umpqua Hospital. There is also a 1 mile fun walk. The cost is $5. Shirts and hats can be ordered for later pick up for an additional $10. Day of race registration is 9 -9:45 a.m. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. No bikes.

 

For more information, call Delaine at 271-9700.

 

 

 

 

 

 
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    #9 of 13  

 

What:   Memorial Day Fundraiser to Help the Library

When: May 31, 2010

Where: Reedsport, OR

Who:    Reedsport Branch Library Renovation Project

Contact: Theresa Hart 541-662-0639

 

Memorial Day Fundraiser to help the Library

 

Be prepared with your dollar bills on the parade route during the Memorial Day festivities on May 31.The Library Renovation Project Fundraising Team will be selling patriotic memorabilia to help raise funds for the upgrades and repairs being made at the Reedsport Branch Library.

 

Volunteers will be selling balloons and American flags for $1 each. To hold your gear, canvas backpacks with Umpqua Bank water bottles will also be sold along the route located in Old Town Reedsport.

 

During the Memorial Day Parade, , volunteers in costume will walk in the parade route in an effort to increase awareness of the Reedsport Branch Library renovation project. Members of The Friends of the Library, Library Renovation Project Fundraising Team and local children have combined forces for this May 31 event on Fir Avenue hosted by the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce.

 

For more information about this Library Renovation project fundraiser, contact Jennifer Tymchuk at 541-271-4670.

 

 

 

 

 
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    #10 of 13  

 

 What:   Library Receives Grants for Renovation Project

When: May 6, 2010

Where: Reedsport, OR

Who:    Reedsport Branch Library Renovation Project

Contact: Theresa Hart 541-662-0639/Susan Martin 541-662-8001

 

Library Receives Grants for Renovation Project

 

Grant funds keep coming in for the Reedsport Branch Library's renovation project. Upgrades and repairs are progressing on this $350,000 community project.

 

The Library Renovation Committee Grant Team has been successful with a $22,000 grant from The Whipple Foundation for new and replacement windows and a $50,000 grant from The Ford Family Foundation for exterior siding.

 

The Whipple Foundation grant, submitted through the City of Reedsport, will provide new and replacement energy efficient windows. New windows will be installed on the south and east sides of the building. The Ford Family Foundation grant, also submitted through the City of Reedsport, is for exterior siding. These are the matching dollars for a USDA Community Development Block Grant that must be in place for the government to consider our proposal.  If the Community Development Block Grant is received, all funding needed to replace the exterior siding for the entire Library building will be in place. 

 

Several upgrades and repairs were completed in March with $5,000 in grants, received in 2009, Grant money received from C Giles Hunt and The Bank of America Foundation was used to address American with Disabilities Act standards and install energy efficient lighting. Repairs to the west entrance landing, installation of an ADA compliant handrail and an update of the restroom has brought the building into ADA compliance.  The energy efficient lighting upgrades throughout the entire building was also completed.  The City of Reedsport has submitted an application for an energy tax credit for the newly installed energy efficient lighting. 

 

Additional grant funds are being sought for replacement of the Solarium.  One funding is secured for the Solarium. Phases One and Two of the Library Renovation Project will be fully funded by local donations and grants. 

 

The Library Renovation Project Grant Team is expecting to receive additional grant notifications in June. Funds raised this year by the Library Renovation Project Fundraising Team total $3,925. The next fundraiser will be held during the parade on Memorial Day in Reedsport.

 

 For more information about the efforts of the Grant Team and Fundraising Team, contact Theresa Hart at 541-662-0639.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION    #11 of 13  

What:           Book Fair

When:          Tuesday May 11, 10am-5pm and Wed May 12, 7am-2pm

Where:         Lower Umpqua Hospital

 

Proceeds from the Book Fair will go towards purchasing materials and supplies to repair home of the elderly, low income or handicapped in the Reedsport area through Christmas in July.  Browse through the books, toys and gifts for all ages knowing that your purchase is going to a terrific cause.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION    #12 of 13  

 

What:           Meeting for Caregivers of Alzheimer' and Dementia Patients

When:          Friday, May 21 at 10:30am

Where:         Reedsport Church of God

                   2191 Birch Ave, Reedsport

 

Mark your calendar to attend the meeting for Caregivers of Dementia and Alzheimer's patients.  The meeting will be facilitated by Pastor Ward Rogers.  Discussions will include caregiver's concerns and some of the different types of support that is available for caregivers.  Also we will discuss how many need respite care in our community.

 

  Please plan on participating in this worthwhile group to increase your skills as a caregiver and to socialize with other people in your situation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION    #13 of 13  

 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

 

The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service to honor veterans.  Leading the parade taking place on Memorial Day at noon will be the United States Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Marching Band from 29 Palms, California.  The theme for this years parade is "Honoring Veterans, Past, Present and Future". The parade will originate on Highway 38 at Waterfront Way in Old Towne Reedsport and travel West to East Railroad Avenue and conclude at Hahn Park.  Many Veterans will participate in the parade including World War II survivors from the Oregon Chapter of Land Ship Tanks (LST).

 

Following the parade, the Chamber, in partnership with the Gardiner/Reedsport Lions, will be serving a Community BBQ at Hahn Park for $5.00 per person to help raise funds to offset the cost associated with bringing the Marines to our Community.  A Memorial Service honoring our veterans will follow.  Jamie Lynn will skydive into the Memorial site with a 65 foot by 35 foot American Flag.  The 29 Palms Marine Corps Band will perform during the ceremony along with the students from Highland Elementary School.

 

 On Sunday, May 30th the 29 Palms Marine Corps Band will perform at the Reedsport High School Auditorium.  Due to limited seating, free tickets will be required for this concert.  Free tickets for the concert are available at the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce, Bank of America, and Umpqua Bank and will be on a first come basis.

 

Groups interested in participating in the parade should contact the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce at 541 271-3495 or Joe Mirvis at 541-361-9080. 

 

Dress up your storefronts & homes to celebrate this most honorable of holidays. Help support this outstanding weekend by Adopting-A-Marine.

 

Parking for the parade will be available at numerous parking lots on Winchester Avenue.

 

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http://www.lowerumpquahospital.org/    Click on the Community Calendar link
 
http://reedsportonline.com/
 
http://www.reedsport.or.us
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