1) 50th Annual Holiday Bazaar - Now Accepting Vendor Applications; 16th Annual Gingerbread House Contest
2) "MOTHER of ALL GARAGE SALES"
3) Orchestra announces new season
4) Deadline to submit Talent Show Application – October 17, 2011
5) CDABA – Artist Sought for 2012
2) "MOTHER of ALL GARAGE SALES"
3) Orchestra announces new season
4) Deadline to submit Talent Show Application – October 17, 2011
5) CDABA – Artist Sought for 2012
6) A Home Products Open House to benefit Jan-Hil Christian Preschool
7) Care to Talk About…Your Lungs
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What: 50th Annual Holiday Bazaar - Now Accepting Vendor Applications
16th Annual Gingerbread House Contest
When: Friday, December 2nd from 5-9 pm and Saturday, December 3rd from 9am to 5pm
Where: Reedsport Community Building, Reedsport, Oregon
Contact: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce (541) 271-3495
When: Friday, December 2nd from 5-9 pm and Saturday, December 3rd from 9am to 5pm
Where: Reedsport Community Building, Reedsport, Oregon
Contact: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce (541) 271-3495
Attention Fine Oregon Crafters! Sell your best handmade crafts at the 50th Annual Holiday Bazaar in Reedsport, Oregon December 2-3, 2011.
This event will be held at the Reedsport Community Building, and is sponsored by the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce. Applications are available at the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce office or call (541) 271-3495 and request an application, or download an application from the Chamber's web-site at http://www.reedsportcc.org/pdf/2011_Holiday_Bazaar_Vendor_Application.pdf
The 16th Annual Gingerbread House Contest will be held and judged during the Holiday Bazaar. Prizes will be given for the best Gingerbread House to three age groups: 12 and younger, 13-17 and 18 and older. Houses must be completely edible and delivered to the Reedsport Community Building no later than Saturday, December 3rd, before 10a.m.
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PSA for Benefit Garage Sale
Don't miss this "MOTHER of ALL GARAGE SALES". across from Ashworth's Market on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22 from 8 til 3, 1554 Sherman Ave, NB (parking next door). Arts/crafts, garden, furniture, collectibles .. something for everyone. Benefits The GUILD, an after school program for Coos County youth.
Char Luther
ORGANIZE IT!
Organization and clutter clearing for your home or office.
541-297-9256
Organization and clutter clearing for your home or office.
541-297-9256
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WHAT: Orchestra announces new season
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium in Reedsport
WHEN: Sunday, December 11, 2011 at @ 2:00 pm
WHO: The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO)
Contact: website, WWW.OCCO.WS . Or you may call 541-997-6770
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium in Reedsport
WHEN: Sunday, December 11, 2011 at @ 2:00 pm
WHO: The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO)
Contact: website, WWW.OCCO.WS . Or you may call 541-997-6770
The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO) begins a new season with a Fall program of all-British composers. The Pacific Auditorium, at the Reedsport Community Charter Schools, continues as the site for OCCO'S concerts. The Fall program will be on Sunday, December 11 at 2 P.M.
Beginning next month, tickets will be on sale at the Reedsport branch of Umpqua Bank, located on Highway 101 at the South end of town. Admission is $10 per person for each concert. Those wishing to buy season tickets at a reduced price of $25 for the Fall, Winter and Spring programs, can purchase them at the Bank. Individual and season tickets will also be available beginning at 1 P.M. at the door on the afternoon of the concert.
The season opener will feature music from Great Britain, including works by Vaughn Williams, Ketelbey, Elgar, Coates and others. To see the complete program, visit the orchestra's website, WWW.OCCO.WS . You may also call 541-997-6770 for further information.
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WHO: Rotary Club of Reedsport
WHEN: Deadline to submit Talent Application – October 17, 2011
EVENT: Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium, 2260 Longwood Drive, Reedsport
CONTACT: Kent Abendroth at 541-271-5386 or Kathleen Miller at 541-271-2101
WHO: Rotary Club of Reedsport
WHEN: Deadline to submit Talent Application – October 17, 2011
EVENT: Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium, 2260 Longwood Drive, Reedsport
CONTACT: Kent Abendroth at 541-271-5386 or Kathleen Miller at 541-271-2101
GOT TALENT? DEADLINE EXTENDED - APPLY BY – October 17, 2011
The deadline to apply to participate in the annual Rotary Club of Reedsport's talent show has been extended to October 17, 2011. The Coastal Douglas Has Talent!—talent show—will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 6 p.m.
Applications to audition to perform in the talent show are available at the following locations:
KDUN Radio Station, 136 N 7th Street, Reedsport
and
Video Wave, 2211 Winchester Avenue, Reedsport (next to Safeway)
The Talent Show is a fundraising event for the Rotary Club of Reedsport and will support its community and service projects. Admission tickets for the event are $5. The event will be held at 6 p.m. at the Pacific Auditorium, 2260 Longwood Drive, Reedsport, Oregon.
Local sponsorships are also being sought. For more information contact Kent Abendroth at 541-271-5386.
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What: CDABA – Artist Sought for 2012
Who: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
Contact: Kathleen Miller 541-271-2101 or Tamara Szalewski 541-271-2485
First Friday . . . Art for Everyone is Seeking Artists for 2012
It is hard to believe that the First Friday . . . Art for Everyone events sponsored by Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA) is entering into its third year---but it is!
The popular First Friday events give CDABA an opportunity to partner with local artists and local businesses to showcase an artist's work and to highlight a business. CDABA is seeking suggestions for artists to be featured in 2012. If you are an artist, or know an artist that would like to participate in a two hour reception type event to showcase his or her art, please email Kathleen Miller at kkmiller@reedsportlaw.com and provide a name and contact information.
First Friday events are free. Future First Friday event are: November 4th (Christine Davis, featured artists at LUH Lobby), December 2nd (Kyle Mulligan featured artist at Reedsport Natural Foods and 2nd Anniversary celebration event at Coastal Ceramics/Ocean Breeze). Dates for 2012 are: January 13th (note date change), February 3rd, March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th, June 1st, July 6th, August 3rd, September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd, and December 7th.
Remember to also buy your GALA Halloween Dinner / Dance (Friday, October 28, 2011) ticket now. Tickets are $40 per person and are available at Ocean Breeze Flowers & GIfts and K-dune Radio Station.
CDABA Board
Tamara Szalewski
Tara Szalewski
Kathleen Miller
Bill Karcher
Kathi Wall-Meyer
Sue Martino
Joe Coyne
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WHAT: A Home Products Open House
WHERE: Jan-Hil Christian Preschool at
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
2160 Elm, Reedsport
WHEN: Saturday, October 22
10:00 – 4:00
WHO: Jan-Hil Christian Preschool
Contact: Laurice Hedges
541-271-4991
Please join us at this fundraiser for Jan-Hil Christian Preschool. Representatives from The Pampered Chef (kitchen products), Lia Sophia (jewelry), Stampin' Up (scrapbooking) and PartyLite (candles and home décor) will be there to display, demonstrate and sell their products. A portion of their sales will be donated to Jan-Hil Preschool. A soup and bread lunch will be also be available. Avoid the stress of the malls and do some early Christmas shopping in a relaxed atmosphere and support Jan-Hil Preschool at the same time!
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WHAT: Care to Talk About…Your Lungs
WHERE: Lower Umpqua Hospital conference room, lower level, enter through the door marked "receiving"
WHEN Tuesday, October 26, 2011
WHO: sponsored by Lower Umpqua Hospital
Contact: Delaine Humphreys, 271-9700
Lower Umpqua Hospital is hosting a series of free public presentations over various health-related topics entitled "Care to talk about…"
The next to be offered is Care to talk about…Your Lungs on Tuesday, October 26, at 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the LUH conference room with the Matt Bolin, Director, Lower Umpqua Hospital's Respiratory Therapy department.
The next to be offered is Care to talk about…Your Lungs on Tuesday, October 26, at 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the LUH conference room with the Matt Bolin, Director, Lower Umpqua Hospital's Respiratory Therapy department.
If you or someone you care about has respiratory problems, COPD, or lung disease, this program is for you.
The conference room is located on the lower level near the cafeteria. Parking is available in the lower lot. Enter through the door marked "Receiving." Healthy refreshments are provided.
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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/
www.cityofreedsport.org
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