1) St. Patrick's Day Trivia Contest and Pub Crawl
2) A four session grant writing program, Learn by Doing
2) A four session grant writing program, Learn by Doing
3) Ovation Award "The Best Performing Art or Fine Art Festival in Oregon"
4) Benefit Dinner and Auction for Reedsport Athletics
5) Special Dates for Lent & Easter …
6) Umpqua Discovery Center announces new visitor hours.
7) Clean Forest Project - Community Clean Up
8) Tar Wars Poster Contest
9) Free Screening Mammograms
10) P.E.O. officers installed.
10) P.E.O. officers installed.
What: St. Patrick's Day Trivia Contest and Pub Crawl
When: Thursday, March 17th.....St. Patrick's Day!
Where: 5 downtown pubs: The Eagles, The Moose, Club 38, Tides Inn and The Waterfront
When: Meet at the Library for instructions at 5:30 p.m., leave for your first pub at 6 p.m.
Meet at the Waterfront at 8:30 for announcement of winner's and prizes.
More Information and Forms: http://www.spike-jamie.com/irish/library.html
Do you have your team ready? How about your costumes? The second annual St. Patrick's Day Trivia contest to benefit the Reedsport Branch Library renovation is getting set to start. Last year we had over 100 participants and are hoping to get as big a turn out this year as well! There is still time to enter, so grab your friends and register for one of the most fun night's out; one that also supports a great cause. The cost for registration is $20 per team of 4 and $5 for each additional member after 4. There is no limit to the amount of members on a team. The 5 pubs we are visiting are planning to serve dinner specials, so plan to eat your evening meal at one of them. Prizes are being awarded for the team that answers the most trivia questions correctly, the team that brings in the most donations for the library, and the best dressed team. Individual prizes for the best dressed man and best dressed woman will also be awarded. We hope to see you all on the 17th! If you have questions, please call Jennifer Tymchuk at 541-271-4670.
Do you have your team ready? How about your costumes? The second annual St. Patrick's Day Trivia contest to benefit the Reedsport Branch Library renovation is getting set to start. Last year we had over 100 participants and are hoping to get as big a turn out this year as well! There is still time to enter, so grab your friends and register for one of the most fun night's out; one that also supports a great cause. The cost for registration is $20 per team of 4 and $5 for each additional member after 4. There is no limit to the amount of members on a team. The 5 pubs we are visiting are planning to serve dinner specials, so plan to eat your evening meal at one of them. Prizes are being awarded for the team that answers the most trivia questions correctly, the team that brings in the most donations for the library, and the best dressed team. Individual prizes for the best dressed man and best dressed woman will also be awarded. We hope to see you all on the 17th! If you have questions, please call Jennifer Tymchuk at 541-271-4670.
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WHO: Oregon Coast Council for the Arts, The Ford Family Foundation
WHO: Oregon Coast Council for the Arts, The Ford Family Foundation
WHAT: a four session grant writing program, Learn by Doing
WHEN: April 7 & 14 May 5 & 12
WHERE: The Mill, Highway #101 North Bend
WHY: those Coastal Douglas organizations seeking grant funding - they will end the program with a completed and submitted grant application
"Learn By Doing": A Grant Writing Workshop Series
Offered to arts, heritage and humanities nonprofit organizations in Coos and coastal Douglas Counties in the Spring of 2011, is hosted by the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts with generous financial support from The Ford Family Foundation, The Coquille Tribal Community Fund, and The Oregon Arts Commission. Also made possible by local community partners including: the Coos County Cultural Coalition, Coastal Douglas Arts and Business Alliance, Douglas County Cultural Coalition, Friends of Winchester Bay, Port of Umpqua, Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce, Winchester Bay Merchants.
The workshop series is designed to help beginning and intermediate grant writers working in arts, heritage and humanities nonprofit organizations. The series will help participants plan, write and successfully attain grant funding from local and regional funding sources. They will actively work on different elements of grant proposals.
Participants will meet with funders and hear about available grant programs. There will also be opportunities for review of grant work that is completed by participants during the course of the series.
Arts, Heritage and Humanities organizations are encouraged to bring more than one board member, staff or volunteer from each organization. Please bring proposals that your organization is currently working on and ideas for proposals that you'd like to start. The cost for the series (including lunches) is $75 per person. Early registration is encouraged; the series will be limited to thirty-six participants.
Several of the community organizations in Coastal Douglas have indicated a willingness to assist in the funding of the $75.00 for attendance at the Learn by Doing program. Please contact Joe Coyne for additional information on this aspect
Series Schedule: The four part series will be offered at The Mill Casino Hotel in Coos Bay, Oregon and will be held on Thursdays from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (the class will include a lunch). The schedule for the series will be as follows:
Session 1: April 7 Positioning Your Organization to be Grant Smart
Funder Presentation: Oregon Arts Commission
Session 2: April 14 Project Planning Tools and Practice, Grant Guidelines
Funder Presentation: Coquille Tribal Community Fund
Session 3: May 5 Budgeting and Project Evaluation
Funder Presentation: Coos County Cultural Coalition
Session 4: May 12 Grant Review and Organizational Site Visits
Funder Presentation: Douglas County Cultural Coalition
The workshop sessions will be facilitated by Meredith Howell, a grant writer and nonprofit consultant. Meredith is the program developer for Financial Stewardship Resources, Inc., an organization that provides nonprofit board member training across Oregon.
Arts, Heritage and Humanities organizations in all of Coos County and coastal Douglas county towns have until March 18th to register. At that time registration is open to all nonprofit organizations in Coos County and coastal Douglas county towns.
Please call Catherine Rickbone, Executive Director, the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts, 541-574-2652 to make your reservations. Registration not complete without payment.
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WHAT: Ovation Award "The Best Performing Art or Fine Art Festival in Oregon"
WHERE: The Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships
WHEN: 2011 Oregon Festivals & Events Conference
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 800-247-2155
WHAT: Ovation Award "The Best Performing Art or Fine Art Festival in Oregon"
WHERE: The Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships
WHEN: 2011 Oregon Festivals & Events Conference
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 800-247-2155
Reedsport Wins at Annual Oregon Festivals & Events Conference
Chainsaw receives an Ovation Award
The Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships, held in Reedsport over Father's Day weekend, received this week the prestigious "Ovation Award" for "The Best Performing Art or Fine Art Festival in Oregon," awarded by the Oregon Festival & Events Association at its Annual Conference in Bend. This award recognizes the superior talents of chainsaw artists from around the world who take "Art to the Extreme," Everyone who attends this unique festival is amazed. This festival is held annually in downtown Reedsport at Rainbow Plaza.
The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce has hosted this popular event for the past 11 years. It helps preserve the cultural heritage of Reedsport and Oregon through the unique art form of chainsaw carving. It is recognized as the largest and best Chainsaw Carving Show of its type in the world and is helping to promote Reedsport as "The Chainsaw Carving Capital of Oregon."
The 12th Annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships will take place on June 16-19, 2011. The competition features master carvings and a daily "quick carve" competition. Quick carve pieces are auctioned daily and are remarkable to watch and have become a real crowd favorite.
Log on to www.odcsc.com for photos and additional event information.
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WHAT: 2011 Benefit Dinner and Auction for Reedsport Athletics
WHAT: 2011 Benefit Dinner and Auction for Reedsport Athletics
REEDSPORT – The 2011 Benefit Dinner and Auction supporting athletic activities at Reedsport schools will be held Saturday, April 16 at the Reedsport Community Center. The event is the centerpiece of fundraising activities that maintain many of the athletic programs at Reedsport schools.
"This event is crucial in order for us to continue providing a variety of athletic opportunities for students," says James Hixenbaugh, instructor, coach and athletic director at Reedsport Community Charter School. "The coming school year will likely be our most-challenging yet, with our school district facing further cuts in many areas, including funding for athletics. The auction event is our only lifeline to maintaining some activities."
This will be the tenth year for the auction event, which has also turned into a school-wide reunion for many attendees, bringing together local residents as well as Reedsport alumni who now live outside the area. The event is presented and catered by Bedrock's Restaurants, through an all-volunteer committee.
In addition to the dinner and auction on Saturday evening, event organizers are planning a golf scramble for Saturday morning, and live music in the Community Center following the auction. During the dinner and auction event, a special tribute will honor long-time Reedsport educators and coaches Jim and Mary Ann Wells.
Past auction events have included a wide range of items donated by individuals and businesses, including timeshare usage, college and pro sports tickets, artwork, hardware, jewelry, fine wines, golf outings, handmade arts and crafts, fishing gear and trips, hotel accommodations and more.
Dinner tickets are $25 per plate, which includes bidding privileges. $13 of the admission amount directly benefits the athletic programs. All other monies raised at the event go toward the athletics fund as well. Tickets are available at Bedrock's Restaurant in Reedsport, at Reedsport Community Charter School, or via mail. More information and a printable order form are available at www.bravesboosters.com/auction.
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WHAT: Special Dates for Lent & Easter …
WHERE: United Presbyterian Church, 2360 Longwood Dr Reedsport OR
Contact: churchoffice@reedsportpres.org
WHAT: Special Dates for Lent & Easter …
WHERE: United Presbyterian Church, 2360 Longwood Dr Reedsport OR
Contact: churchoffice@reedsportpres.org
Special Dates for Lent & Easter …
Lent and Daylight Savings Time begin March 13 springing us forward in our renewed journey with Christ into a season of new life, re-creation, and vision.
Lent and Daylight Savings Time begin March 13 springing us forward in our renewed journey with Christ into a season of new life, re-creation, and vision.
Ash Wednesday Service: 7:30 pm March 9 - Search for ourselves in Christ's Passion.
Maundy Thursday Service: 7:30 pm April 21- Accept the Suffering and Sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of all.
Easter Service: 11:00 am April 24 - Behold the Resurrection & Hope that brings Joy in our risen Lord.
Not to Miss …
Tune your radios … for a wild and wacky half hour of 'Tunes of Glory with Reverend Bill.'
KDUNE (AM1030)
1:00 pm Fridays
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WHAT: Umpqua Discovery Center announces new visitor hours.
WHERE: 409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport, OR 97467
Contact: 541-271-4816
WHAT: Umpqua Discovery Center announces new visitor hours.
WHERE: 409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport, OR 97467
Contact: 541-271-4816
New Visitor Hours:
OPEN DAILY
Mon.-Sat: March 15-October 14: 9:30-5:00pm
October 15-March 14: 10:00-4:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am-4:00pm
The Umpqua Discovery Center, located on the riverfront in Reedsport, has increased their visitor hours. The extended hours will accommodate the many travelers to the area, especially during 'Spring Break' and into summer.
Plan a minimum of one hour to tour the Center, but you could easily spend two to three hours. You will enjoy visiting a tidewater town and listening to stories from the past. The indoor hike, including a slide into the bear den, is sure to delight those of all ages. Along the way you will encounter animals, birds, and plants of tidewater country. There's always something new to Discover
Plan a minimum of one hour to tour the Center, but you could easily spend two to three hours. You will enjoy visiting a tidewater town and listening to stories from the past. The indoor hike, including a slide into the bear den, is sure to delight those of all ages. Along the way you will encounter animals, birds, and plants of tidewater country. There's always something new to Discover
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WHAT: Clean Forest Project - Community Clean Up
Where: Sparrow Park Road, Reedsport, OR
When: Saturday, March 26th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Who: Hosted by Clean Forest Project
Contact:
Cheri Veritch – Marketing & Outreach Manager, Ph: (541) 471-4214 Email: cheri@cleanforestproject.org
Dezerae Firestone – Environmental Education Leader, Ph: (541) 471-4214 Email: dez@cleanforestproject.org
WHAT: Clean Forest Project - Community Clean Up
Where: Sparrow Park Road, Reedsport, OR
When: Saturday, March 26th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Who: Hosted by Clean Forest Project
Contact:
Cheri Veritch – Marketing & Outreach Manager, Ph: (541) 471-4214 Email: cheri@cleanforestproject.org
Dezerae Firestone – Environmental Education Leader, Ph: (541) 471-4214 Email: dez@cleanforestproject.org
Join Clean Forest Project for some good, clean fun at our community clean up event in Reedsport, Oregon. Clean up begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 12:00 PM. Enjoy complimentary pastries and coffee to get you started, and a light lunch to fill your tummy after the clean up!
Visit http://www.cleanforestproject.org for more information
Visit http://www.cleanforestproject.org for more information
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WHAT: Tar Wars Poster Contest
WHERE: Lower Umpqua Hospital lobby & hallway
WHEN: Wednesday, March 16 through Sunday March 27
WHO: Dunes Family Health Care & Lower Umpqua Hospital
Contact: Delaine Humphreys, 271-9700
If you are 18 years old or older come to Lower Umpqua Hospital between Wednesday, March 16 and Sunday, March 27 to vote for the Tar Wars poster you think is the best. These posters are created by local fifth graders at Highland Elementary School as part of an anti-tobacco unit called Tar Wars. Posters are to be judged on originality, creativity and the positive reasons to be tobacco free. Get ballots at Information or Admitting desks.
WHAT: Tar Wars Poster Contest
WHERE: Lower Umpqua Hospital lobby & hallway
WHEN: Wednesday, March 16 through Sunday March 27
WHO: Dunes Family Health Care & Lower Umpqua Hospital
Contact: Delaine Humphreys, 271-9700
If you are 18 years old or older come to Lower Umpqua Hospital between Wednesday, March 16 and Sunday, March 27 to vote for the Tar Wars poster you think is the best. These posters are created by local fifth graders at Highland Elementary School as part of an anti-tobacco unit called Tar Wars. Posters are to be judged on originality, creativity and the positive reasons to be tobacco free. Get ballots at Information or Admitting desks.
The poster contest concludes the annual "Tar Wars" unit that promotes being healthy and tobacco free and includes classroom presentations by Dr. Janet Patin and Dr. Robbie Law, Family Physicians at Dunes Family Health Care.
Tar Wars is sponsored by the physicians at Dunes Family Health Care and the American Academy of Family Physicians with support from Lower Umpqua Hospital and the Lower Umpqua Hospital Auxiliary.
The winners will be announced and prizes presented by Dr. Law during the week of March 28. The top three posters will be submitted to a state-wide competition at the annual conference of the American Academy of Family Physicians of Oregon and could be eligible for state and national recognition.
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WHAT: Free Screening Mammograms
WHERE: applications at Family Resource Center
WHO: with funding from 2010 Rally for the Cure golf tournament at Forest Hills Country Club
Contact: Delaine Humphreys, 271-9700
Lower Umpqua Hospital still has funds to cover 7 screening mammograms for those who qualify. Applications are available at the Family Resource Center, 5 St. John's Way. After seven applicants have been identified as meeting the basic requirements, the program will be closed.
WHAT: Free Screening Mammograms
WHERE: applications at Family Resource Center
WHO: with funding from 2010 Rally for the Cure golf tournament at Forest Hills Country Club
Contact: Delaine Humphreys, 271-9700
Lower Umpqua Hospital still has funds to cover 7 screening mammograms for those who qualify. Applications are available at the Family Resource Center, 5 St. John's Way. After seven applicants have been identified as meeting the basic requirements, the program will be closed.
The basic requirements are: over 40, low income, no health insurance. No history of abnormal breast conditions, resides in Lower Umpqua Hospital district, and can identify a healthcare provider (physician, family nurse practitioner, or public health nurse).
These free screening mammograms are possible because of funds raised at the July 2010 Rally for the Cure golf tournament sponsored by the Ladies' Club of Forest Hills Country Club.
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WHAT: P.E.O. officers installed.
WHERE:Reedsport, OR
WHEN: March 3, 2011
WHO: P.E.O.
Contact: Barbara Rondeau 541-759-3866
WHAT: P.E.O. officers installed.
WHERE:Reedsport, OR
WHEN: March 3, 2011
WHO: P.E.O.
Contact: Barbara Rondeau 541-759-3866
LOCAL CHAPTER OF P.E.O. INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS
On March 3, 2011, Chapter BZ, the local chapter of P.E.O. installed officers for the current year.
New officers are: Mary Paula, President; Ruthanne Skinner, Vice-President; Barbara Rondeau,
Recording Secretary, Marlene Swift, Corresponding Secretary; Kay Stumpf, Treasurer, Portia
Harris, Chaplain; and Linda McCollum, Guard.
The P.E.O. Sisterhood is a philanthropic and educational organization interested in bringing to
women increased opportunities for higher education through six philanthropies that include
ownership of a two-year women's college, Cottey College, and five programs that provide higher
educational assistance: P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund, P.E.O. International scholarship Fund,
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education, P.E.O. Scholar Awards and P.E.O STAR Scholarship.
Chapter BZ also sponsors at least one local scholarship for a graduating senior woman.
Applications are available at the Charter School.
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www.cityofreedsport.org
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