1) St. Patrick's Day Steak Dinner
2) ZUMBATHON TO BENEFIT SOUTH COAST SPECIAL OLYMPICS
3) Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Night
4) John Dashney, World Renowned Storyteller
5) Tsunami Road Show
6) CDABA Art Academy
7) St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge and Pub Crawl
8) Meet the Candidate: Caddy McKeown, State Representative candidate for the 9th District.
2) ZUMBATHON TO BENEFIT SOUTH COAST SPECIAL OLYMPICS
3) Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Night
4) John Dashney, World Renowned Storyteller
5) Tsunami Road Show
6) CDABA Art Academy
7) St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge and Pub Crawl
8) Meet the Candidate: Caddy McKeown, State Representative candidate for the 9th District.
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What: St. Patrick's Day Steak Dinner
Where: Reedsport Eagles, 510 Greenwood Avenue
When: Saturday, March 17, 2012 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Why: To raise money for Lower Umpqua United Fund
Who: Lower Umpqua United Fund Board
What: St. Patrick's Day Steak Dinner
Where: Reedsport Eagles, 510 Greenwood Avenue
When: Saturday, March 17, 2012 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Why: To raise money for Lower Umpqua United Fund
Who: Lower Umpqua United Fund Board
Contact: Delaine Humphreys, 271-9700
Come out for an evening of fun on Saturday, March 17. New York steak dinner and dessert auction followed with music by Timberwolf all in support of Lower Umpqua United Fund.
Lower Umpqua United Fund spends 100% of its donations in support of local programs. This past October it distributed $6,450 among 14 activities that benefit coastal Douglas County.
Tickets for the dinner are $20 per person and available at the door or from Delaine Humphreys at the Family Resource Center, from Laura Davis at Reedsport Community Charter School, Judy Macho by calling 541-271-3233.
Lower Umpqua United Fund spends 100% of its donations in support of local programs. This past October it distributed $6,450 among 14 activities that benefit coastal Douglas County.
Tickets for the dinner are $20 per person and available at the door or from Delaine Humphreys at the Family Resource Center, from Laura Davis at Reedsport Community Charter School, Judy Macho by calling 541-271-3233.
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WHAT: ZUMBATHON TO BENEFIT SOUTH COAST SPECIAL OLYMPICS
WHERE: PONY VILLAGE MALL
WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH 10AM TO 12PM
Contact: JUDY MACHO 541-361-0760
WHAT: ZUMBATHON TO BENEFIT SOUTH COAST SPECIAL OLYMPICS
WHERE: PONY VILLAGE MALL
WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH 10AM TO 12PM
Contact: JUDY MACHO 541-361-0760
Cost: $10.00 PRE-SALE OR AT THE DOOR (tickets can be purchased from me or at the door)
Great music/lots of door prizes and a raffle
PLEASE COME JOIN US FOR THE GREAT FUND RAISER. IT'S A LOT OF FUN.
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WHO: REEDSPORT / WINCHESTER BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WHAT: Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Night
WHEN: March 10, 2012
WHERE: MAC Winchester Bay
WHO: REEDSPORT / WINCHESTER BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WHAT: Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Night
WHEN: March 10, 2012
WHERE: MAC Winchester Bay
Tickets are now on sale for the Reedsport Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, $20 tickets include a huge variety of appetizers from local restaurants. There will be a no host bar. The award ceremony is very brief but includes honoring the business person of the year, and the Oscar Anderson Volunteer of the Year. Nominations for those awards are due March 5.
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WHAT: WORLD RENOWNED STORYTELLER
WHERE: 890 Bowron Road, Lakeside
WHAT: WORLD RENOWNED STORYTELLER
WHERE: 890 Bowron Road, Lakeside
WHEN: Friday, March16th starting at 6pm
WHO: Lions Club
Contact: Sunnie Hedden
An evening of good food and entertainment is being held on Friday, March16th in Lakeside by the Lions Club, 890 Bowron Road starting at 6pm. They will be serving a traditional St. Patrick's Dinner of `Corned Beef and Cabbage` at the cost of $7 for meal and children under 5 at $3.50, dinner will be followed with guest Mr. John Dashney a pleasant gentleman who has traveled throughout the world as a featured storyteller. He has been an active storyteller as well as an author for more than twenty years. Has appeared in more than 700 schools before more than a quarter-million children and has been a featured performer in many major festivals in America and abroad.
WHO: Lions Club
Contact: Sunnie Hedden
An evening of good food and entertainment is being held on Friday, March16th in Lakeside by the Lions Club, 890 Bowron Road starting at 6pm. They will be serving a traditional St. Patrick's Dinner of `Corned Beef and Cabbage` at the cost of $7 for meal and children under 5 at $3.50, dinner will be followed with guest Mr. John Dashney a pleasant gentleman who has traveled throughout the world as a featured storyteller. He has been an active storyteller as well as an author for more than twenty years. Has appeared in more than 700 schools before more than a quarter-million children and has been a featured performer in many major festivals in America and abroad.
In 1993 and again in 2004 one could have experienced the humor and drama of Mr. Dashney at the National storytelling Conference. Other appearances in the past have been at the following locations: Rotterdam, The Netherlands 1996 & '97- New Zealand 1992 & '96- Malaysia & Canada 1994, Australia 1993- Portland ,Oregon 1989,'90,'93 & 2002- Seattle, Washington 1988- Port Angles, WA 1997- Newport, OR '96 & '97.
Having had the pleasing opportunity to be in adult and children's audiences at 3 conferences held in various Oregon areas over the past 5 years, I can truly say you will enjoy hearing and visiting with Mr. Dashney. Stories will be available in multi-media forms for you to purchase for your further enjoyment or as gifts for others.
The dinner has been quite tasty in the past 3 or 4 years I've attended. So don't miss this evening and a chance to share time with your family, friends and others while supporting a local organization, helping others in our community.
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WHAT: Tsunami Road Show
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium, 2260 Longwood Dr,
WHAT: Tsunami Road Show
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium, 2260 Longwood Dr,
WHEN: March 20, 2012 7:15 to 9:00 PM
Contact: Call Althea Rizzo 503-378-2911
Contact: Call Althea Rizzo 503-378-2911
For more information, please visit our website!
http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/plans_train/tsunamis.shtml
http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/plans_train/tsunamis.shtml
Tsunami Townhall - FREE!!
Reedsport
Pacific Auditorium
2260 Longwood Dr,
Reedsport, OR
Learn how to PREPARE for earthquakes and tsunamis.
Know what to do to SURVIVE.
Talk with first responders and emergency officials.
Doors open at 7:00 PM.
Pacific Auditorium
2260 Longwood Dr,
Reedsport, OR
Learn how to PREPARE for earthquakes and tsunamis.
Know what to do to SURVIVE.
Talk with first responders and emergency officials.
Doors open at 7:00 PM.
Sponsored by:
Oregon Office of Emergency Management
Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Weather Service
American Red Cross
Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Weather Service
American Red Cross
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What: Art Academy
What: Art Academy
Who: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
Contact: Theresa Chickering (541-271-4608) or Tamara Szalewski (271-2485)
CDABA Art Academy – staring March 16, 2012
CDABA is very excited to announce its newest program, the Art Academy. In its attempt to increase exposure to art, make art more assessable to more people, and to help local artists improve their businesses, CDABA is coordinating various educational lectures, round table discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on classes.
The Art Academy will present classes in two formats.
The first is called $5 Friday. Various instructors will present information and perform demonstrations that introduces participants to a variety of crafts, art techniques, or art mediums that the participant may have thought about trying but is interested in learning more about it first. CDABA expects to expand its $5 Friday to include discussions about topics that may help artists improve the business side of their art—for example, how to pack art for shipping, how to set up a web page, etc. The cost for $5 Friday is just that—$5—to cover the registration fee. Occasionally there may also be a small fee for materials or supplies.
The second is called Art Academy classes. To encourage people to explore art, some of the Art Academy classes will be hands-on. Participants will spend class time working on an art piece with the guidance of an instructor who practices the subject medium. CDABA's goal is to offer these classes at varied times and days to allow as many people as possible to take part. Class prices will include a $5 registration fee, and may also include an instructor fee and a materials fee. The instructor fee and material fee will vary by instructor and subject. Class locations will likewise vary by instructor.
Pre-registration is required. Class sizes are limited. Children are welcome to both venues, but age appropriateness varies by class.
CDABA is looking for people who would be willing to share any art or craft technique or business practice that may be of interest to artists or future artists in either of these two formats.
For more information, to discuss teaching, or to register for any of the classes or events call Theresa at 541-271-4608 or email her at tjchickering@yahoo.com. You can also Like CDABA on Facebook to learn more about CDABA's classes and events.
Currently Scheduled Classes:
Samples and information concerning the currently scheduled classes and $5 Fridays are available at Umpqua Bank and Mindpower Gallery. Registration and payment are being accepted at Mindpower Gallery.
March 16th – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
$5 Friday - Come Play with Clay (Bill Karcher)
March 23rd – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$5 – Exploding Photo Box (Kathleen Miller)
April 4th – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$15 – Fun Fusible Flowers (Theresa Chickering)
April 20th – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
$5 Friday – Quilting Gadgets, Gizmos, & Machines (Theresa Chickering)
April 28th – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
$25 – 9 Patch Table Runner (Theresa Chickering)
May 18th – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
$5 Friday – Mixed Up About Mixed Media? (Sue Bridston)
May 25th – 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
$20 – The Art of Artist Trading Cads (Sue Bridston)
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WHAT: St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge and Pub Crawl
WHAT: St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge and Pub Crawl
WHERE: Moose Lodge – Greenwood Avenue, Reedsport, OR
When: Saturday, March 17, 2011 – 5-8 pm
WHO: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
Contact: Kathleen Miller – 541-271-2101 / Tamara Szalewski – 541-271-2485
St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge and Pub Crawl - Pacific Auditorium Fundraiser
The proceeds from this year's St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge and Pub Crawl will be set aside to assist with the installation of a platform at the Pacific Auditorium to accommodate persons in wheelchairs and their companions (the Handicap Seating Renovation). The funding for the platform is coming from a Dunes Family Health Care donation, a Cycle Oregon Fund grant, and community support. The renovation needs an additional $2,669.20 to complete the funding. Participants in the St. Patrick's Day fundraiser are hoping to raise the missing funds.
The 3rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl is scheduled for Saturday, March 17, 2012, starting at 5 pm. CDABA will once again be presenting this popular fundraising event. Team applications can be picked up at the Mindpower Gallery.
The "Pub Crawl" venues will be the Moose Lodge, the Eagles Lodge, Half Fast Café, Schooner Inn Café and the Tide's Inn. Teams will check in at the Moose Lodge to receive their starting location. All five venues will be visited between the hours of 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm, when the teams gather again to turn-in their answer sheets.
If you are not able to participate and would still like to help make handicap seating available at the auditorium---you can help by sponsoring a team or making a donation by mail---send your tax deductible donation to CDABA at PO Box 5, Reedsport, OR 97467.
Get Ready, Set, Go Green!!
If you have questions contact Tara Szalewski at the Mindpower Gallery (541-271-2485) or Kathleen Miller (541) 271-2101.
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WHAT: Meet the Candidate: Caddy McKeown, State Representative candidate for the 9th District.
WHERE: Natural Food Store, 1891 Winchester Ave., Reedsport
WHEN: Saturday, March 24th at 10:00
Come for coffee and chat with Caddy McKeown, your State Representative candidate for the 9th District. Saturday, March 24th at 10:00 at the Natural Food Store, 1891 Winchester Ave., Reedsport on Highway 101.
Sponsored by Caddy4rep and Tricia and Robbie Law.
WHAT: Meet the Candidate: Caddy McKeown, State Representative candidate for the 9th District.
WHERE: Natural Food Store, 1891 Winchester Ave., Reedsport
WHEN: Saturday, March 24th at 10:00
Come for coffee and chat with Caddy McKeown, your State Representative candidate for the 9th District. Saturday, March 24th at 10:00 at the Natural Food Store, 1891 Winchester Ave., Reedsport on Highway 101.
Sponsored by Caddy4rep and Tricia and Robbie Law.
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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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