1) Reedsport's Confluence Fountain
2) Capture the Spirit of Coastal Douglas County Photography contest
3) Caregivers of Alzheimer's and Dementia
3) Caregivers of Alzheimer's and Dementia
4) Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum Conducts Volunteer Training
5) OSU Manure & Mud Management Workshop
6) New orchestra work to be heard in OCCO Winter program
5) OSU Manure & Mud Management Workshop
6) New orchestra work to be heard in OCCO Winter program
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WHAT: Reedsport's Confluence Fountain
WHERE: Reedsport, Oregon
WHO: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance
Contact: Kathleen Miller 541-271.2101
Contact: Kathleen Miller 541-271.2101
Confluence Fountain - Fountaineers needed for 2011.
Keeping the lights on and the water flowing at Reedsport's Confluence Fountain is made possible by the generous donations from members of the community. Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA), the local nonprofit who oversees the fountain, is conducting its annual drive to raise the funds needed to maintain the fountain. Although donations in any amount are encouraged, those community members who donate $100 or more become known as "Fountaineers."
Those community members who have made their donations and have become Fountaineers for 2011 include Bob & Donna Fullhart, Bill & Sheila Julian, Jim Mix Financial Services, Leo & Joy Murphey, Roy & Marlene Swift, and Jeff & Pam VanderKley. Won't you join your neighbors and become a Fountaineer today?
CDABA is a 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. If you would like to make a donation, make your check payable to CDABA and mail it to PO Box 5, Reedsport, OR 97467. CDABA's federal identification number is 93-1282012.
We hope you will decide to help support the Confluence Fountain and make a SPLASH in the community. For more information, please call Kathleen Miller at 541-271-2101
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WHO: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance
EVENT: First Friday. . . Art for Everyone
WHEN: Friday, January 14, 2010 – 5-7 p.m.
WHERE: Mindpower Gallery – 271-2485
CONTACT: Tamara Szalewski at 541-271-2485
Photography Contest - People's Choice Award
The 2nd Annual Amateur Photography Contest will be the featured event at this month's First Friday art event --- this Friday, January 14th. Some of the changes for this year's event include that some of photography entries will be for sale and that there are 10 different categories for the entries, including a People's Choice which will be determined by those who attend the event. The categories are:
A. Landscapes - photograph does not contain people directly or central focus of photograph does not revolve around human activities.
B. People - Central figures and Character portraits: faith, philosophical, political, economical, local values and personal points of view. Area lifestyles. All photographs submitted by photographer must have a model release with the submission.
C. Floral & vegetable. Regional produce.
D. Animals/Birds/insects/mammals
E. Industry/Business & Buildings/Architecture - Working environments, land use and activities pertaining to livability and sustainability.
F. Activities - Festivals/Concerts, Recreation, Sports, Plays, Cultural and Regional Area land uses, Citizen projects & Activities.
G. Transportation - Land and Sea vehicles. Recreational, industry, emergency.
H. Youth - 18 and under.
I. Enhanced/Altered/Artistic Creativity - Computer enhanced photos.
J. People's Choice – this category will be judged by the public on opening night.
B. People - Central figures and Character portraits: faith, philosophical, political, economical, local values and personal points of view. Area lifestyles. All photographs submitted by photographer must have a model release with the submission.
C. Floral & vegetable. Regional produce.
D. Animals/Birds/insects/mammals
E. Industry/Business & Buildings/Architecture - Working environments, land use and activities pertaining to livability and sustainability.
F. Activities - Festivals/Concerts, Recreation, Sports, Plays, Cultural and Regional Area land uses, Citizen projects & Activities.
G. Transportation - Land and Sea vehicles. Recreational, industry, emergency.
H. Youth - 18 and under.
I. Enhanced/Altered/Artistic Creativity - Computer enhanced photos.
J. People's Choice – this category will be judged by the public on opening night.
The First Friday . . . Art for Event event will be held at the Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Avenue (Hwy 38), Reedsport, OR 97467 (271-2485) and will held between 5 – 7 p.m.
The photography contest is a fundraiser for the local library. CDABA and the Reedsport Branch Library have partnered together to raise $350,000 for the library renovation project that is expected to be completed in 2014.
First Friday art events are sponsored by Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA) and hosted by a different location each month. The February 4th event will be an Artist Showcase and will be held at the Reedsport Natural Foods store, 1891 Winchester Avenue (Hwy 101) – 541-319-0089.
For more information contact Kathleen Miller at 541-271-2101.
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Who: Caregivers of Alzheimer's and Dementia
What: Monthly meeting Friday January 14
When: 10:30 am
Where: Reedsport Church of God
This Friday is the monthly meeting for Caregivers of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Come to share your issues of concern and receive some handouts outlining a new opportunity to possibly slow down the path of Alzheimer's! There is always room for extra so bring a friend or family member along with you.
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WHAT: Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum Conducts Volunteer Training
WHEN: 10 am - 3pm, Friday, Jan. 14 through Monday, Jan. 17, 2011
WHERE: Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum, 1020 Lighthouse Road, Winchester Bay
CONTACT: Museum Manager, MJ Koreiva
CALL: 541-271-4631
Would you like to be a Lighthouse Tour Guide? The Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum is looking for local volunteers to serve as Museum Hosts and Lighthouse Tour Guides for the upcoming summer season. Learn the history of the Lighthouse, the duties of its Keepers and how the 1st Order Fresnel lens shines its red & white beams 20 miles out to see.
Special Wintertime Opening
The Museum will be open to the public and conducting guided lighthouse tours Friday, January 14 through Monday, January 17 from 10 am - 3 pm. If you are interested in becoming a lighthouse tour guide, come to the Museum and take a free guided lighthouse tour. Learn from the on-site Museum Hosts about being Museum Docent and Lighthouse Tour Guide.
The Museum will be open to the public and conducting guided lighthouse tours Friday, January 14 through Monday, January 17 from 10 am - 3 pm. If you are interested in becoming a lighthouse tour guide, come to the Museum and take a free guided lighthouse tour. Learn from the on-site Museum Hosts about being Museum Docent and Lighthouse Tour Guide.
The Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum is located at 1020 Lighthouse Road in Winchester Bay. For more information about volunteering at the Museum and Lighthouse, contact MJ Koreiva, Museum Manager at 541-271-4631.
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WHAT: OSU Manure & Mud Management Workshop
WHERE: Elkton Community Education Center (Butterfly Pavilion), 15850 Highway 38, Elkton, Oregon
WHEN: Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHO: Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District and OSU Extension Service
Contact: Raini Rippy or Shelby Filley to Register at (541) 672-4461.
On the Web at www.umpquasoilandwater.com
For General Information Contact Rhonda Black or Laura Smith at (541) 662-1341
The Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting the Oregon State University Manure & Mud Management Workshop presented by Shelby Filley who is the OSU Extension Service Regional Livestock Forages Specialist.
Winter is now in full swing and livestock in small pastures, paddocks, or other confined spaces may already be up standing in mud. Now is the time to identify those areas that need treatment such as high traffic areas and roof drip lines. If you want to reduce mud around your cattle, sheep, horse, or other livestock pastures this year, you don't want to miss this class. Composting and fertilizer value of manure will also be discussed.
The cost of this class is $10.00 (for materials) and pre-registration is due by Tuesday, January 18th. For more details or to register, call (541) 672-4461.
Please come join us for a wonderful evening! Refreshments will be provided.
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WHAT: New orchestra work to be heard in Winter program
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium in Reedsport
WHEN: Sunday, February 20, 2011 @ 2:00 pm
WHO: The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO)
Contact: website, WWW.OCCO.WS . Or you may call 541-997-6770
"Celebrating our own" is the theme of the Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra Winter concert. A new composition by Principal Cellist Ralph Stricker-Chapman will be featured in the program scheduled for 2 P.M. on Sunday afternoon, February 20, in the Pacific Auditorium, located at the Reedsport Community Charter School.
In honor of the orchestra's tenth season, OCCO will again offer a special ticket price. Purchase of an "early-bird" ticket ($10.00) will admit two persons. Tickets will be on sale beginning January 17 at the Reedsport Branch of Umpqua Bank.
The premiere of Sinfonia Concertante by Stricker-Chapman will be directed by Rafael Videira. The work, in four movements, is written for orchestra plus three soloists: Violinist Sigrid Karlstrom, Violist Kate Rogers with the composer playing the solo 'cello part.
Conductors John Monks and Robin DeVour will lead the group in a variety of selections by Chabrier, Coates, Copland, Guiraud and Granados. Concertmaster for OCCO is Florence violinist Barbara Wilcox.
For more about this orchestra or to view the complete program, visit its newly redesigned website, WWW.OCCO.WS . Or you may call 541-997-6770 for additional information.
In honor of the orchestra's tenth season, OCCO will again offer a special ticket price. Purchase of an "early-bird" ticket ($10.00) will admit two persons. Tickets will be on sale beginning January 17 at the Reedsport Branch of Umpqua Bank.
The premiere of Sinfonia Concertante by Stricker-Chapman will be directed by Rafael Videira. The work, in four movements, is written for orchestra plus three soloists: Violinist Sigrid Karlstrom, Violist Kate Rogers with the composer playing the solo 'cello part.
Conductors John Monks and Robin DeVour will lead the group in a variety of selections by Chabrier, Coates, Copland, Guiraud and Granados. Concertmaster for OCCO is Florence violinist Barbara Wilcox.
For more about this orchestra or to view the complete program, visit its newly redesigned website, WWW.OCCO.WS . Or you may call 541-997-6770 for additional information.
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WHAT: Free Blood Pressure Clinic
WHERE: Reedsport, Gardiner, Winchester Bay
WHO: Sponsored by Lower Umpqua Hospital
Contact: Sylvia Tommasino, Reedsport Medical Clinic, 541-271-2119
Starting in February, the free blood pressure clinic sponsored by Lower Umpqua Hospital has new hours for the Winchester Bay clinic, 11 to 12 noon. Stop by any of the clinics and have your blood pressure taken. It's a great way to keep track of one very important piece of your health information.
WHAT: Free Blood Pressure Clinic
WHERE: Reedsport, Gardiner, Winchester Bay
WHO: Sponsored by Lower Umpqua Hospital
Contact: Sylvia Tommasino, Reedsport Medical Clinic, 541-271-2119
Starting in February, the free blood pressure clinic sponsored by Lower Umpqua Hospital has new hours for the Winchester Bay clinic, 11 to 12 noon. Stop by any of the clinics and have your blood pressure taken. It's a great way to keep track of one very important piece of your health information.
Third Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Reedsport Senior Center, 460 Winchester Ave.
Second Wednesday 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Winchester Bay Community Center, on Broadway next to the Fire Hall
Third Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Gardiner Fire Hall, 208 Marsh Street, Gardiner.
Delaine Humphreys
Community Encourager
Lower Umpqua Hospital
600 Ranch Rd.
Reedsport, OR 97467
frc@reedsport.k12.or.us
(541) 271-9700
(541) 271-9502 fax
Second Wednesday 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Winchester Bay Community Center, on Broadway next to the Fire Hall
Third Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Gardiner Fire Hall, 208 Marsh Street, Gardiner.
Delaine Humphreys
Community Encourager
Lower Umpqua Hospital
600 Ranch Rd.
Reedsport, OR 97467
frc@reedsport.k12.or.us
(541) 271-9700
(541) 271-9502 fax
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WHAT: Beacon Award
WHAT: Beacon Award
WHEN: Nominations due Wednesday, April 6, 2011
WHO: Sponsored by Lower Umpqua Hospital Foundation
Contact: Delaine Humphreys 541-271-9700
The Beacon Award was established by the LUH Foundation to recognize groups and individuals who voluntarily work to improve the health, wellness, or safety of those in our community. In 2010, Umpqua Bank employees as a group were recognized for a combination of efforts: Share Bear snack pack program, Project Blessing food bank, and Grandma's Closet were three of them. Katie Vasquez was recognized for voluntarily leading a water aerobics class at Highland Pool.
WHO: Sponsored by Lower Umpqua Hospital Foundation
Contact: Delaine Humphreys 541-271-9700
The Beacon Award was established by the LUH Foundation to recognize groups and individuals who voluntarily work to improve the health, wellness, or safety of those in our community. In 2010, Umpqua Bank employees as a group were recognized for a combination of efforts: Share Bear snack pack program, Project Blessing food bank, and Grandma's Closet were three of them. Katie Vasquez was recognized for voluntarily leading a water aerobics class at Highland Pool.
Nominations are made in the form of a letter that includes the name and contact information for the person or group to be recognized; an explanation of what is being done to address health, wellness or safety issues in coastal Douglas County; what group is being served and how long this has been going on.
Nominations can be mailed to: Beacon Award c/o LUH Foundation, 600 Ranch Rd., Reedsport or left at the information desk. Deadline for nominations if April 6, 2011.
The chosen recipients will be honored at a reception at LUH on Monday, May 9. They will also be asked to name a local charitable group to receive a $100 donation in their name from the Foundation. For more information, call Delaine at 271-9700.
Delaine Humphreys
Community Encourager
Lower Umpqua Hospital
600 Ranch Rd.
Reedsport, OR 97467
frc@reedsport.k12.or.us
(541) 271-9700
(541) 271-9502 fax
Community Encourager
Lower Umpqua Hospital
600 Ranch Rd.
Reedsport, OR 97467
frc@reedsport.k12.or.us
(541) 271-9700
(541) 271-9502 fax
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www.cityofreedsport.org
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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/
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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 - to meet press deadlines. It's to your benefit to send the information out at least two weeks prior to your event.
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