1) DANCE to Classic Rock by local band TRACER
2) Southside Smith River Music Festival
3) Wildlife Safari Animal Encounter
4) DuneFest 2011
2) Southside Smith River Music Festival
3) Wildlife Safari Animal Encounter
4) DuneFest 2011
5) American Red Cross Blood Drives for August 2011
6) First Friday
6) First Friday
7) Bingo
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WHAT: DANCE to Classic Rock by local band TRACER
Ray Davenport on guitar
When: Friday night - August 5th - 8pm to 11pm
$5 donation to the Center and Park at the door
Where: Winchester Bay Community Center
Come and support a local band and the Community Center
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WHAT: Southside Smith River Music Festival
WHERE: Deer Haven Ranch
WHEN: Saturday, August 20. Noon to dusk.
Contact: Info: lynnfulps@gmail.com. (541)662-0212
WHAT: Southside Smith River Music Festival
WHERE: Deer Haven Ranch
WHEN: Saturday, August 20. Noon to dusk.
Contact: Info: lynnfulps@gmail.com. (541)662-0212
The Young Bucs, Hudson Ridge, Stillwater, Soulpie, PBA and the Hot Flashes.
Benefit show. $10. Over 21. No outside alcohol.
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WHAT: Wildlife Safari Animal Encounter
WHERE: Reedsport Branch Library
395 Winchester Ave Reedsport OR
WHEN: Friday, August 5th, 1:00
WHO: Summer Reading Program
Contact: Library Staff @ 541-271-3500
WHEN: Friday, August 5th, 1:00
WHO: Summer Reading Program
Contact: Library Staff @ 541-271-3500
We have been traveling the globe this summer and it's time to go on safari! Calling all kids to join us for an Animal Encounter from Wildlife Safari. Learn about animals from lands near and far and have a chance to meet them up-close and personal! Be at the Reedsport Branch Library on Friday, August 5th, at 1:00. All children under 6 must be accompanied by an older sibling or friend.
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WHAT: DuneFest 2011
WHERE: Winchester Bay / Umpqua Dunes
WHEN: August 3 – August 7
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 800-247-2155 or (541) 271-3495
The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce is proud to present DuneFest 2011, the Ovation Award winner of "The Best Sporting Event in Oregon", August 3rd – August 7th. This five-day event is filled with exciting, fun Adult and Kid activities including: Moto Cross, Racing, Sand Drags, Poker Run, Treasure Hunt, Show N' Shine, Drive-In Movie Night, Charity Auction, Freestyle Shows, evening entertainment featuring Rock The Dunes Friday and Saturday nights, A Canned Food Drive to benefit the Reedsport Food Pantry, vendor row, OEM Demo area, and many more activities.
The Rock The Dunes concert series on Friday and Saturday nights features Rock Bands from the Northwest. Opening for Rock The Dunes is a kid's rock band, The Cloud Nine Band. Rock the Dunes will feature; Timberwolf, The Peter Giri Band, Lincoln's Beard and, The Damaged Jim Band. Day passes for Rock The Dunes can be purchased at the gate or by calling the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Vendor Row will offer ATV's, clothing, crafts, and ATV accessories. Vendor Row and is open daily from 9am to 6pm with food vendors staying open late for dinner
DuneFest 2011 offers: Onsite sand camping and off site camping, free parking and free shuttle bus service from Winchester Bay, A Kid's Safe ATV Riding Area, and Non Ethanol Gasoline (premium fuel 92 octane) available in Salmon Harbor at the fuel dock. The Original Manufacturers will be offering demo rides to test drive new products.
The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce recognizes the significance of the ATV industry and welcomes all participants, sponsors, and vendors. With their help, and the help of hundreds of volunteers, DuneFest is the premiere ATV sand event in the country which helps to promote and market the Reedsport/Winchester Bay communities year round. DuneFest is a family-friendly atmosphere and boast the slogan: THE MOST FUN A FAMILY CAN HAVE IN THE SAND.
For additional information go to www.dunefest.com or call the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce (541) 271-3495 or (800) 247-2155.
Facilities under Special Use Permit with the Siuslaw National Forest & Douglas County Parks.
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WHAT: American Red Cross Blood Drives for August 2011
WHO: American Red Cross
Contact: 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543)
The Red Cross has scheduled blood drives at the following locations.
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule your donation appointment.
(Note the alternate numbers listed for certain drives.)
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule your donation appointment.
(Note the alternate numbers listed for certain drives.)
August 2: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Bandon Community: Holy Trinity Catholic Church , 355 Oregon Ave. 1-800-448-3543
August 2: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Gold Beach Community: Curry Showcase 29392 Ellensburg Ave. 1-800-448-3543
August 3: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Port Orford Community: St. John's Catholic Church, 1476 Oregon Street. 1-800-448-3543
August 3: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Brookings Community: Brookings Harbor Christian Church,777 5th St. 1-800-448-3543
August 4: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Coos Bay Community: St. Monica's Catholic Church, 357 S. 6th 1-800-448-3543
August 9: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Coquille Community: 115 N. Birch: Coquille Community Building 1-800-448-3543
August 10: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Myrtle Point Community: Maple Elementary School, 413 C Street 1-800-448-3543
August 11: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. North Bend Community: College Park Community Church, 2548 Newmark St. 1-800-448-3543
August 16: 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Powers Community: Powers Baptist Church , 990 1st Ave. (541) 439-3685
August 18: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Coos Bay Community: St. Monica's Catholic Church, 357 S. 6th 1-800-448-3543
August 22: 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. Reedsport Community: Masonic Temple, 626 Winchester Ave. 1-800-448-3543
August 25: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. North Bend Community: College Park Community Church, 2548 Newmark St. 1-800-448-3543
August 30: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Gold Beach Community: Forestry Building (Fair Grounds) 29392 Ellensburg Ave. 1-800-448-3543
August 31: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Brookings Community: Brookings Harbor Christian Church,777 5th St. 1-800-448-3543
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What: First Friday
What: First Friday
When: Friday, August 5, 2011, 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Reedsport Natural Foods, 1891 Winchester Avenue (Hwy 101)
Who: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
Contact: Tom Taraba (541) 319-0089 or Kathleen Miller (541) 271-2101
Blacktail Bows—Custom Crafted Takedown & One Piece Bows
First Friday to feature Norm Johnson
Norm Johnson is a dedicated archer and bowhunter. He lives in Reedsport and is the owner and maker of Blacktail Bows. Norm began building bows in 1987. By 1991 Blacktail Bows had grown and his hobby became a full time family business.
Each bow is built by hand, one at a time, of only the finest materials available today. Norm only uses hardwoods in his bows. The hardwoods are exotic or domestic, have been hand selected for their density, hardness, and beauty so that in the end they will create a one of a kind bow that is not only a work of art, but also extremely functional. The finish work is quite extensive, using multiple layers of a clear flexible non-glare satin finish, which is applied, sanded, and reapplied until all wood pores are filled, bringing out the true beauty of the wood. Norm's bows are pieces of art.
Special Guests during this event will be Bill Karcher and Garth Mast who will feature their handcrafted vessels. CDABA and the Reedsport Natural Foods store invite you to join the fun and meet the artists.
This is a FREE EVENT. CDABA sponsors the First Friday art events at a different location each month. Future dates will be September 2nd (2nd Annual Art Auction-Winchester Bay Community Center), October 7th (Reedsport Natural Foods), November 4th (Lower Umpqua Hospital), and December 2nd (Reedsport Natural Foods and Anniversary Celebration at Coastal Ceramics/Ocean Breeze).
SAVE the date: Gala Event – Halloween Weekend, October 28-29-30, 2011. CDABA's annual fundraiser event. Start creating your costumes and gathering your teams! If you are interested in volunteering call Tamara Szalewski at 541-271-2485.
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WHAT: Bingo
WHERE: Lower Umpqua Senior Center, 460 Winchester Ave., across from Reedsport City Hall
WHEN: Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.
Contact: Janet Fitzgerald, bingo coordinator, 541-271-0168
WHAT: Bingo
WHERE: Lower Umpqua Senior Center, 460 Winchester Ave., across from Reedsport City Hall
WHEN: Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.
Contact: Janet Fitzgerald, bingo coordinator, 541-271-0168
All proceeds support the Senior Center.
$1 per card or 6 cards for $5.
Last game Black Out with large frame is $.50 a card
Coffee & Refreshments are served.
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