1) Bunco Bash~~Hawaiian Style
2) The play "Bride of Frankenstein Goes Malibu"
3) Confluence Beer, Wine, Seafood & Music Festival
4) Valentine Carnation Sale
5) First Annual Bridge to the Future raffle
6) Levi Scott's 215th Birthday Party
7) Scrollsaw Art to be featured at First Friday
8) Powerful Tools for Caregivers
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WHAT: Bunco Bash~~Hawaiian Style
WHERE: Reedsport Eagles Lodge, 510 Greenwood
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2011
WHO: Supporting ORCCA Great Afternoon/Great Beginnings
Contact: Delaine Humphreys 271-9700 or Chris Marsh, 271-3926
Bunco players~~get out your tropical shirts and sunglasses! Warm up with a night of fun Friday, February 24 at the Reedsport Eagles Lodge, in support of Great Afternoons & Great Beginnings. All Bunco players, individuals or clubs, are invited. Guys are welcome, too. No Bunco experience is necessary. The entry fee is $30 per person. Prizes will be awarded for most wins, most losses and most Buncos in each playing group. By popular demand, game play will be expanded to five rounds. All groups will follow a common set of rules. Light refreshments will be provided. A no-host bar is available. There will be additional fun from door prizes, 50/50, and raffles. This event is limited to adults.
WHAT: Bunco Bash~~Hawaiian Style
WHERE: Reedsport Eagles Lodge, 510 Greenwood
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2011
WHO: Supporting ORCCA Great Afternoon/Great Beginnings
Contact: Delaine Humphreys 271-9700 or Chris Marsh, 271-3926
Bunco players~~get out your tropical shirts and sunglasses! Warm up with a night of fun Friday, February 24 at the Reedsport Eagles Lodge, in support of Great Afternoons & Great Beginnings. All Bunco players, individuals or clubs, are invited. Guys are welcome, too. No Bunco experience is necessary. The entry fee is $30 per person. Prizes will be awarded for most wins, most losses and most Buncos in each playing group. By popular demand, game play will be expanded to five rounds. All groups will follow a common set of rules. Light refreshments will be provided. A no-host bar is available. There will be additional fun from door prizes, 50/50, and raffles. This event is limited to adults.
Preregistration is required as seating is limited. Sign up with Chris, 271-3926 or Delaine, 271-9700.
Rules and forms may be downloaded here:
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WHAT: The play "Bride of Frankenstein Goes Malibu"
WHAT: The play "Bride of Frankenstein Goes Malibu"
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium, 2260 Longwood Ave
WHEN: Weds., Feb. 8 & Thurs., Feb 9, 7p.m.
WHO: Reedsport Community Charter School Drama Department
Contact: Jody Terry, RCCS, 541-271-2141 x509
RCCS's newly revived Drama Department presents the play "Bride of Frankenstein Goes Malibu". Dr. Frankenstein has come to California to recreate his famous monster and monster bride. Why California? Because he plans to use the brains of surfers! As you might guess, Frankenstein's plans go gleefully haywire. Please come and join the fun!
Tickets go on sale Jan. 30 at the RCCS office, or can be purchased at the door.
General Admission - $4, under 12 - $2, under 5 - free!
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What: Confluence Beer, Wine, Seafood & Music Festival
Where: Downtown Reedsport
When: Friday, 02/17/12 from 4p to 10pm; Saturday, 02/18/12 from Noon to 10pm.
Who: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Media Passes available by contacting the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Experience the all-new Confluence Beer, Wine, Seafood and Music Festival in downtown Reedsport, February 17th and 18th. New convenient downtown location, 451 Winchester Ave, with easy access at the Reedsport Community Building, Senior Center and a huge tent in the middle of street which will be blocked off. Plenty of free parking and shuttle bus service from Winchester Bay and Reedsport. Hours: Friday, February 17th from 4pm to 10pm and Saturday, February 18th from 12 Noon to 10pm. Admission: $10.00/person - $9.00/Senior; 2-day Event Pass $16.00/person - $14.00/person. Tickets at the door. Enjoy Oregon wines, microbrews, and coastal cuisine; Umpqua aquaculture oysters, Canby asparagus, clam chowder, portabella mushroom burgers, Mexican cuisine, shrimp, barbecued ribs, cookies, fudge and much more. Dance to live music by Shelley James Trio on Friday 4:00pm-6:30pm and Candy Apple Bleu 7:00pm-10:00pm. On Saturday Soul Pie 12:00pm-3:00pm; The Vicky Stevens Band 3:30pm-6:30pm and Agents of Unity 7:00pm-10:00pm.
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WHAT: Valentine Carnation Sale
WHERE: Reedsport Community Charter School & Highland Elementary School
WHAT: Valentine Carnation Sale
WHERE: Reedsport Community Charter School & Highland Elementary School
COST: $1.50 per flower
WHEN: Flowers will be delivered Monday, February 13
WHO: Reedsport Track Team
Contact: Jennifer Wright 541-271-3616 or jwright@reedsport.k12.or.us
The track team will deliver carnations to your favorite elementary, junior high, or senior high students. All we need is the name of the student, who the flower is from, grade, homeroom teacher (if at Highland), and the color of carnation that you'd like delivered. Color choices and meanings are: yellow – have a great day, pink – like you, and hot pink – love you.
WHEN: Flowers will be delivered Monday, February 13
WHO: Reedsport Track Team
Contact: Jennifer Wright 541-271-3616 or jwright@reedsport.k12.or.us
The track team will deliver carnations to your favorite elementary, junior high, or senior high students. All we need is the name of the student, who the flower is from, grade, homeroom teacher (if at Highland), and the color of carnation that you'd like delivered. Color choices and meanings are: yellow – have a great day, pink – like you, and hot pink – love you.
The track team will be taking orders at the high school. Orders can also be dropped off in Mrs. Wright's mailbox at Highland.
All money raised will go toward improving the high jump and javelin surfaces at our track.
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The North Bend School Foundation is pleased to announce the First Annual Bridge to the Future Raffle. Starting this month, students and parents from district schools will be selling raffle tickets at $5 each through March 5. The raffle drawing will be at 5 PM, March 8, 2012 at the Hall of Champions. Three prize winners will be drawn for a total of $4800 in prizes. The first prize winner will receive a choice of a) $2500 in cash, b) a one week stay in a Vacation Internationale resort of their choice with a $1000 air fare voucher, or c) a $2500 voucher for a generator from Honda World. The second prize award is valued at $1500 and includes the choice of a) 15 credit tuition waiver from SOCC plus a book voucher, b) a Sears gift card, or c) the use of the NBHS Skybox at the 2012 Civil War football game with seating for 10, food, beverages and NBHS memorabilia. The third prize winner will receive a choice of a) an Engles Furniture recliner and$300 gift card, b) an Apple IPAD 2 64GB with accessories, or c) a Bandon Dunes Golf package with 2 nights lodging, each option valued at $800. The raffle proceeds will go toward student curricular and co-curricular activities, PTAs, clubs, and the foundation's grant program. Details can be found on the North Bend School Foundation (NBSFoundation.org) and North Bend School District (www.nbend.k12.or.us) websites.
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The North Bend School Foundation is pleased to announce the launching of the First Annual Bridge to the Future raffle. Each ticket is $5 and awards include vacations, a Honda generator, Sears merchandise, Engels Furniture, Bandon Dunes golf, an IPAD, Southwestern Community College tuition, cash, and more! The winners will be drawn on March 8th at 5:00 pm in the Hall of Champions. Please join us for this unique opportunity to support North Bend School students and their schools. For more information check the Foundation webpage at www.NBSFoundation.org or call the District Office at 541 756 2521.
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What: Levi Scott's 215th Birthday Party
Where: Community Center, Scottsburg, OR
When: Wednesday, February 8th, 2-4pm
Who: The Scottsburg Community Service Association
Contact: For further information please contact Beebe Slater 584-4430 Patti Fryer 587-4203
Where: Community Center, Scottsburg, OR
When: Wednesday, February 8th, 2-4pm
Who: The Scottsburg Community Service Association
Contact: For further information please contact Beebe Slater 584-4430 Patti Fryer 587-4203
The Scottsburg Community Service Association would like to invite you to attend the 215th Birthday Party for Levi Scott, the founding father of Scottsburg. Come and enjoy cake, ice cream, punch and coffee and see several large displays of historical pictures and literature. There will also be members of the community that grew up in this area and went to school here They will be glad to answer any questions you may have.
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What: First Friday
Who: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
When: Friday, February 3, 2012, 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Reedsport Natural Foods store, 1891 Winchester Avenue
(Highway 101), Reedsport, OR
Contact: Tom Taraba 541-319-0089
Scrollsaw Art to be featured at First Friday
Chris Larson will be featured artist at CDABA's First Friday . . . Art for Everyone. The event will be held at the Reedsport Natural Foods store, 1891 Winchester Avenue (Highway 101), Reedsport, OR on February 3, 2011 between 5 pm and 7 pm.
Chris Larson will display his Scrollsaw Art. Chris' art images are wide ranging. Working in wood allows Chris to create all kinds of images. Images on display Friday will be wildlife, Native American Indian Chiefs, Civil War Generals and other recognizable portraits, flowers and birds. A little of everything for everyone.
March's First Friday event will be hosted by Jitterbug-N-Java on March 2, 2012 (5-7 pm). Jitterbug-N-Java is located at 2211 Winchester Avenue, Reedsport, OR 97467. Darlene Chapman is excited to host and she is planning several activities for the evening.
Following the March First Friday event will be additional events for the month of March. On March 10th there will be a live performance at the Pacific Auditorium of "Choir Girls" and on March 17th the 3rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge and Pub Crawl will take place. Mark your calendars now!
This is a FREE EVENT. CDABA sponsors the First Friday art events at different locations. Future dates will April 6th (Reedsport Natural Food store-RCCS students), May 4th -- featuring local authors (location TBA), June 1st (Reedsport Natural Food store-Artist Kathleen Olson), July 6th-Rusty Frog in Winchester Bay, August 3rd (Reedsport Natural Food store Artist-Annie Rains, fabric art dolls), September XX (Winchester Bay Community Center-Art Auction), October 5th (Reedsport Natural Food store-Artist-TBA, November 2nd (Lower Umpqua Hospital), and December 7th (Anniversary Celebration).
CDABA is also looking for who would like to participate in First Friday events. For more information contact Kathleen Miller at kkmiller@reedsportlaw.com or (541) 271-2101.
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Contact Name, Phone: Char Luther, 541.297.9256
Date: January 31, 2012
Please discontinue March 1, 2012
Date: January 31, 2012
Please discontinue March 1, 2012
ENROLL NOW for CAREGIVER CLASSES
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
This program will help unpaid caregivers of older adults reduce stress, improve self-confidence, communicate feelings better, balance their lives, increase their ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. The 'tools' are offered through interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming.
Classes are FREE, thanks to support of Area Agency on Aging, a Service of South Coast Business Employment Corporation.
Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.
WHEN: Six consecutive Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 2012
TIME: 2:00 – 4:30 each Thursday
WHERE: Bay Area Community Health & Education Center, 3950 Sherman, NB
(across the street from Baycrest Village)
COST: Classes are free; accompanying book is $25.00 (some scholarships available)
CONTACT: Char Luther, 266-0806 or ckluther@hotmail.com
TIME: 2:00 – 4:30 each Thursday
WHERE: Bay Area Community Health & Education Center, 3950 Sherman, NB
(across the street from Baycrest Village)
COST: Classes are free; accompanying book is $25.00 (some scholarships available)
CONTACT: Char Luther, 266-0806 or ckluther@hotmail.com
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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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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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Please also go here http://events.kmtr.com/ to add your event to the KMTR calendar of events.
Please also go here http://kezi.com/user/register to register to add your event to the KEZI calendar of events.
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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:
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION
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Contact: (who should be contacted for further information)
Include a story telling people about your event.
*******************************
I do not write or edit 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 - to meet 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.
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Thanks!
Jamie
"One day at a time--this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering."
"To love without condition, to talk without intention, to listen without judging, to give without reason, and to care without expectation; that is the art of true relationship."
