4 Announcements - press release

1) Douglas County Library System Launches Summer Reading Program
2) Garage Sale
3) First Friday . . . Art is for Everyone
4) Choir Girls - A New Musical

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION   #`1 of 4       

 

Contact: Sue Cousineau, Reedsport Librarian

Telephone: 541- 271- 3500

 

CALLING ALL DREAMERS!

 

Douglas County Library System Launches Summer Reading Program

 

Readers of all ages can explore the night this summer as the Douglas County Library System presents Dream Big: Read! It is the theme for the 2012 Summer Reading Program. The program makes summer reading fun with nocturnal stories, music, crafts, and other creative activities for children 12 and under.

 

When school is out, children can sign up at any of the eleven library branches to receive a free bookbag and reading log. They can earn a free book and other prizes by keeping track of the time they spend reading.

 

The following programs are being presented at all eleven libraries. A parent or guardian should stay with children under the age of 8. Libraries are planning additional free programs as the summer goes on. For more information, call the Children's Department at 541-440-4305, contact individual branch libraries, or visit the library website at http://dclibrary.us.

 

Program days and times:

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.          Reedsport Branch Library

 

PROGRAMS

 

Week of June 18th-22nd

Mary Eckman

Dreamy Driftwood Mobiles

 

 Week of June 25th-29th

Suzie Armstrong

Dreams of the Future Kites

 

 

 

Week of July 2nd- 11th

Victoria Carnate

Wild Mask Making

 

 All libraries will be closed on July 4th. Victoria Carnate's programs at the Reedsport, Yoncalla, and Drain branch libraries will be presented at the same times on Wednesday July 11th instead.

 

Funding for the Summer Reading Program is provided by the Oregon State Library Ready to Read Grant, the Douglas County Cultural Coalition, and the Friends of the Douglas County Library. Artists are provided by Umpqua Valley Arts Association.     

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION   #`2 of 4  

What:  Garage Sale
Where:100 River Bend Road, Reedsport
When:  Friday & Saturday, June 8th & 9th, 9AM to 4PM
Who:   River Bend Resort residents
Contact:  Laurie Poel  541-271-2028

 

Come to see what treasures you can find.

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION   #`3 of 4  

WHO:             Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance

EVENT:         First Friday . . . Art is for Everyone

WHEN:          Friday, April 6 2011 – 5-7 p.m.

WHERE:       Reedsport Natural Foods store, 1891 Winchester Avenue

(Highway 101), Reedsport, OR

CONTACT:   Tom Taraba 541-319-0089

 

Kathleen Olsson, Featured Artist

 

Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA) is pleased to feature Kathleen Olsson at its First Friday . . . Art for Everyone event---this Friday, June 1st between 5-7 pm at the Reedsport Natural Foods store, 1891 Winchester Avenue (Highway 101), Reedsport, OR, 97467.

 

Kathleen Olsson, is a Reedsport resident of some 20 years and an art teacher at the local elementary school.  Kathleen previously taught classes for adults as a part of an RCLC program.  This summer she will be teaching children at The Art Center in Roseburg.

 

Kathleen will show her collection of northwest wildlife, such as whales, starfish and other animals.  Her work is in watercolors, as well as pen and ink.

 

ALSO – June 15th is the date for the third annual Art Walk in old downtown Reedsport between 4-8 p.m.  Artist who are interested in participating should contact Tara at the Mindpower Gallery (271-2485) about available space (both indoors and outdoors—available on an first come first served basis).

 

First Friday events are FREE to attend.  CDABA sponsors the First Friday art events at different locations.  Future Dates:  June 15th – Art Walk in old downtown Reedsport, July 6th-Rusty Frog, Winchester Bay, August 3rd (Reedsport Natural Food—local authors), September XX (Winchester Bay Community Center-Art Auction), October 5th (Reedsport Natural Food store-Artist-Chris Lechuga), November 2nd (Lower Umpqua Hospital), and December 7th (Anniversary Celebration).

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION     #`4 of 4  

 

WHO Umpqua Community College Musical / Drama Department
WHAT: Choir Girls - A New Musical  
After the show  a Talk-Back with the artists
WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2012  6:30
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium  2260 Longwood, Reedsport
COST: $5.00 or a donation of non-perishable food

 

The "Choir Girls" are coming! 

 

At the Pacific Auditorium, 6:30pm,  this Saturday.  The Umpqua Community College production will be its first showing in preparation for the premiere in August on UCC's Roseburg campus as part of the Oregon Music Theater Festival.

 

Subsidized and co-sponsored by Rising Tide Live! and Coastal Douglas Arts and Business Alliance, the cost of a ticket is $5.00 (or as an alternative prepackaged food for the local food bank)  Written and directed by Jason Heald, UCC's Music Director, Choir Girl adds to his prolific volume of compositions and is his seventh full musical.  After the production there will be a Talk-Back between the artists and the audience to discuss the plot, the style and the effect of the evening.  This will assist the producers in fine tuning future performances. 

 

Please come and enjoy "Choir Girls" as you sneak into the church of St. Paul in the Mall during a rehearsal and meet the zany cast of characters. "Choir Girls" is a touching and hilarious 'tell-it-like-it-is' look at the lives of a group of female friends.  It is the story of the intertwining spirit of a group of women whose relationships with men lead to confusion and passion . . . . not the least of which includes the choir's male accompanist.  "Choir Girls" offers sacred and secular musical parodies while mixing the sounds of classic Broadway, Motown and reggae. It leaves no doubt that sometimes even those with a direct line to the Almighty need a little assistance here on earth.

 

 

-------------------------------------------------
 
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
 
---------------------------------------------------
 
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.
 
---------------------------------------------------
 
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
 
WHAT:  (The name of your event)
WHERE:  (the name of the location and the address)
WHEN:     Day of the week, Date, Time
WHO:  (what group or individuals are sponsoring the event)
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.
 
If you know someone who is not receiving this list and would like to be included - please ask them to send a message to (jamieswafford @yahoo.com) or (pressrelease97467     @charter.net)  with "Add to Press Release List" in the subject line.
 
Thanks!
Jamie

 

Jim Rohn; "Ideas can be life-changing. Sometimes all you need to open the door is just one more good idea."

 

"Our greatest joy-and our greatest pain comes in our relationships with others."  -- Margaret Mead

3 Announcements - press release

1) Choir Girls - A New Musical 

2) Sports Physical Night

3) American Red Cross Blood Drives for June  2012

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #`1 of 3  

WHO Umpqua Community College Musical / Drama Department
WHAT: Choir Girls - A New Musical  
After the show  a Talk-Back with the artists
WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2012  6:30
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium  2260 Longwood, Reedsport
COST: $5.00 or a donation of non-perishable food

The "Choir Girls" are coming to town. 

On Saturday, June 2nd the Umpqua Community College will present an original music production at the Pacific Auditorium, 2260 Longwood in Reedsport.  Time of performance is 6:30pm and tickets are available at the door for $5.00.  The play will be part of the school's "Oregon Music Theatre Festival"  held later this summer at the UCC campus in Roseburg.  Written and directed by Jason Heald, UCC's Music Director, Choir Girl adds to his prolific volume of compositions and is his third full musical.  After the production there will be a Talk-Back with the artists and the audience to discuss the plot, the style and the effect of the evening.  This will assist the producers in fine tuning future performances. 

The event is co-sponsored by Rising Tide Live! and Coastal Douglas Arts and Business Alliance and is one of several productions that RTL! will be bringing to Coastal Douglas this year.

Please come and enjoy Choir Girls as you sneak into the church of St. Paul in the Mall during a rehearsal and you will meet a zany cast of characters. Choir Girls is a touching and hilarious 'tell-it-like-it-is' look at the lives of a group of female friends. It is the story of the intertwining spirit of a group of women whose relationships with men lead to confusion and passion . . . . not the least of which includes the choir's male accompanist.  Choir Girls offers sacred and secular musical parodies while mixing the sounds of classic Broadway, Motown and reggae. Choir Girls leaves no doubt that sometimes even those with a direct line to the Almighty need a little assistance here on earth.

For more information contact Joe Coyne  271-2103.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #`2 of 3 

Sports Physical Night

 

Required for students involved in sports Grades 7, 9 and 11 (The physical is good for two years of participation in sports)

Where:  Dunes Family Health Care, 620 Ranch Road, Reedsport
When:  June 5, 2012
Time:  6:30 p.m.
Cost:  $35 (this night only – If you wait and schedule an appointment for
   a Sports Physical the charge will be $50)

 

What You Need:

 

Wear shorts and a t-shirt.
Drink plenty of fluids before you come as part of the physical is a Urine Analysis for Diabetes.
IMPORTANT: Bring with you a completed History Form with your parent or guardian's signature. You may pick up the History Form at your school or at Dunes Family Health Care. You will not receive a physical if you do not have a completed SIGNED form with you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #`3 of 3 

American Red Cross Blood Drives for June  2012

 

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.)

 

Date                Hours                 Location                                                                                                            Phone Numbers

 

June 14:   1:00 – 6:00 p.m.   Coos Bay Community: Red Lion Hotel, 1313 Bayshore Drive.                                     1-800-733-2767

 

June 18:   12:00 – 6:00 p.m.  Reedsport Community: Masonic Temple, 626 Winchester Ave.                                   1-800-733-2767

 

June 21:   1:00 – 6:00 p.m.    North Bend Community: Church Of Christ, 2761 Broadway  Street.                            1-800-733-2767

 

 

 

 

 

 

-------------------------------------------------
 
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
 
---------------------------------------------------
 
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.
 
---------------------------------------------------
 
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
 
WHAT:  (The name of your event)
WHERE:  (the name of the location and the address)
WHEN:     Day of the week, Date, Time
WHO:  (what group or individuals are sponsoring the event)
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.
 
If you know someone who is not receiving this list and would like to be included - please ask them to send a message to (jamieswafford @yahoo.com) or (pressrelease97467     @charter.net)  with "Add to Press Release List" in the subject line.
 
Thanks!
Jamie

"Try not to become a man of success but a man of value." – Albert Einstein

 

 

2 Announcements - Press Release

1)  Ham Radio Class 

2)  Art Walk

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION

Ham Radio Class 

WHO: Volunteers from Amateur Radio Emergency Services
WHAT: an introductory class leading to "technician class"
WHEN: Saturday, June 2nd and June 9th  9am  -  4pm
WHERE: Southwestern Oregon Community College,  Coos Bay
COST: Class is free  manual is $22.50 and federal test is $15.00

 

Before the next incident or disaster in our area, come join with some Coastal Douglas residents to learn the methods of operating a ham radio.  Ham radio is a radio communications system operating above the AM frequency band by amateurs and can be an essential tool when there is a loss of normal means of communication and to assist in emergency preparedness.

These classes are free and will be held at Southwestern Oregon Community College at 1988 Newmark Avenue in Coos Bay (Room #10 Sitkum) on Saturday June 2nd and June 9th from 9 - 4pm.  The instructing group (Amateur Radio Emergency Services) would like to have reservations so then can order materials. While the instruction is free there is a manual which costs $22.50  (Kent at KDUNE has some for $20.00

 

The instructors have also set up a test in order to obtain a license at the North Bend Library (June 21th at 6:15pm) which is at a cost of $15.00/  As a bit of an incentive the Friends of Winchester Bay will pay for three tests for the Coastal Douglas Group based on a lottery of those from this area who have received their license.  We had worked to have the instruction in Reedsport but this seems the soonest and closest class we will obtain for a while.  A group is also working on a method to obtain equipment that is affordable.

 

Come assist our community.

There is also a class in Reedsport on May 24th and 25th.

To register for the class contact: Dan Bissell at 541-347-4580
For more information and the location of the classes call Joe Coyne 541-271-2103

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION

What:        Art Walk

When:       Friday, June 15, 2012, 4 to 8 p.m.

Where:      Old Town Reedsport – Fir Avenue (Also known as Highway 38)

Who:         Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)

Contact:    Tara Szalewski (271-2485)

 

Calling all Artists - Art Walk – June 15th – Old Town Reedsport

 

CDABA's third annual Art Walk will be held on Friday, June 15th from 4 pm to 8 pm in old town Reedsport along Highway 38.   Calling all artists ---if you are an artist who is interested in participating in the Art Walk as an outside vendor---please contact Tara Szalewski (271-2485) to sign up for one of the limited spaces available.  Plans are underway to make room for artists all along the Art Walk route.  Artists will be responsible for all their own needs, such as table and chairs, and will work directly with the public with regards to their art as this is an informal event and no fees or commissions will be imposed by CDABA.

 

 

--------------------------------------------------
 
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
 
---------------------------------------------------
 
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.
 
---------------------------------------------------
 
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
 
WHAT:  (The name of your event)
WHERE:  (the name of the location and the address)
WHEN:     Day of the week, Date, Time
WHO:  (what group or individuals are sponsoring the event)
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.
 
If you know someone who is not receiving this list and would like to be included - please ask them to send a message to (jamieswafford @yahoo.com) or (pressrelease97467     @charter.net)  with "Add to Press Release List" in the subject line.
 
Thanks!
Jamie
 
"I'm sick of following my dreams, man. I'm just gonna ask them where they're going and hook up with them later."

 

"ITS NOT ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORM TO PASS. ITS ABOUT SCREAMING WITH THE THUNDER , RUNNING WITH THE LIGHTENING.AND LEARNING TO DANCE WITH THE RAIN."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Announcements - press release

1) 2012 Old Towne Hanging Basket Planting Time
2) 2A District Track Meet
3) Ham Radio Class

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION

Who: Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association
What:  2012 Old Towne Hanging Basket Planting Time
Where:  Old Towne - Bill Karcher's - Orca Gallery
When:  Friday, May 11th 9:00 AM and Second Planting if necessary, Friday May
18th 9:00 AM

 

IT's almost here!  Time to plant the annual hanging baskets that are placed on the light poles downtown again.  Still need volunteers and donations are appreciated. So get your hat, gloves ,and planting mood on and come on down to the Orca Gallery this Friday, May 11th at 9:00 AM.  The weather looks like it might cooperate this year!  There will be annuals for sale too!  Look forward to seeing you then!  Kathi

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION
 
WHAT:  2A District Track Meet
WHERE:  Ruppe Field at RCCS

WHEN:     Friday 3-6:30 PM – Saturday 11:30-4 PM

WHO:  Reedsport Track Team

 

Cost: Adults $4, Students & Senior Citizens $3, High School Students with ID Card Free.
 
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Jennifer Wright at jwright@reedsport.k12.or.us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION
 

Contact Person: Dwes Hutson
Contact Number: 541-440-4464
Subject: Ham Radio Class
Date / Time of Incident: 05/24/2012 - 18:00 hours
Incident Location: Port of Umpqua Annex Building, Reedsport, OR
Class Contact:  Kent Abendroth / 541-271-5386 / KDUN Radio, Reedsport, OR

 

DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
 Justice Building • Roseburg, Oregon 97470 • (541) 440-4450
JOHN HANLIN
SHERIFF

Douglas County Emergency Management, Douglas County Amateur Radio and the Port of Umpqua will sponsor classes for licensure as a Technician Class Amateur radio license. The class will be held on Thursday, May 24th and Friday, May 25th from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Port of Umpqua Annex Building. The address is 1841 Winchester Avenue in Reedsport, Oregon. On Thursday evening there will be a power point presentation of test questions from the ARRL license manual and general amateur radio information and culture. The second evening there will be time for questions, and then students will go online and take practice exams, with time to answer any questions that come up.

 

The class is presented at no charge, but students will need to purchase the licensing study manual ahead of time through Kent Abendroth. It would be very helpful for students to study the manual prior to the class.

 

Before the next incident or disaster in our area, come join with some Coastal Douglas residents to learn the methods of operating a ham radio. Ham radio is a radio communications system operated by amateurs and can be an essential tool when there is a loss of normal means of communication and to assist in emergency preparedness.

 

Kent Abendroth of KDUN radio in Reedsport is the point of contact for information and/or questions regarding the training. He can be reached at 541-271-5386.

 

 

 

 

 

 

--------------------------------------------------
 
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
 
---------------------------------------------------
 
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.
 
---------------------------------------------------
 
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
 
WHAT:  (The name of your event)
WHERE:  (the name of the location and the address)
WHEN:     Day of the week, Date, Time
WHO:  (what group or individuals are sponsoring the event)
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.
 
If you know someone who is not receiving this list and would like to be included - please ask them to send a message to (jamieswafford @yahoo.com) or (pressrelease97467     @charter.net)  with "Add to Press Release List" in the subject line.
 
Thanks!
Jamie

 

 

7 Announcements - press release

1) City Waives Garage Sale Permits
2) 61st Annual National Day of Prayer
3) Pops concert closes orchestra season
4) Peter Ruppe to Speak at Braves Boosters' Recognition Program
5) First Friday . . . Art is for Everyone
6) RIVERFRONT RHYTHMS FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS
7) Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum open daily for the season

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #1 of 7   
 
WHO:             City of Reedsport

EVENT:         Garage Sale Permit Requirements Waived

WHEN:          Friday, May 25, 2012 – Monday, May 28, 2012

CONTACT:   City Hall - 541-271-3600

 

City Waives Garage Sale Permits

 

The Council members of the City of Reedsport passed a Resolution waiving all city Garage Sale Permit Requirements starting at 6 am on Friday, May 25th through 8 pm on Monday, May 28th.  The waiving of the permit fee and requirements is in an effort to sponsor a city-wide garage sale and cleanup effort near or around Memorial Day weekend.

 

Plan now to clean out your attics and garages for this special weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #2 of 7   
 
WHAT: 61st Annual National Day of Prayer
WHERE:  Pacific Auditorium located at Reedsport Community Charter School.
WHEN:    Thursday, May 3  7:00 pm
WHO: Lower Umpqua Ministerial Association
Contact Person:  Terry Plotz 541-271-4414 or 541-662-0095

The citizens of Reedsport and the surrounding area are encouraged to join the Pastors of the Lower Umpqua Ministerial Association in praying for our country on this year's National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 3. We will be gathering at 7:00 pm at the Pacific Auditorium located at Reedsport Community Charter School. The Concert of Prayer format will include short times of worship mixed into many different prayer topics and formats led by the pastors of many different churches.

 

The National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our national heritage. Since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has continued through our history. In 1952 a joint resolution by Congress, signed by President Truman, declared an annual, national day of Prayer. In 1988 the law was amended to permanently set it on the first Thursday of every May.

 

On this National Day of Prayer, Americans come together to humble ourselves and turn to the Lord on behalf of our country, knowing that it is in God that we trust, not ourselves. This years theme is from Psalm 33 verse 12 "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance."  With so many needs and so much going on in the world, what better thing to do than gather and turn to God on behalf of our country, community, families, churches and schools.  For more information call any member of the ministerial association or Terry Plotz at 541-271-4414.

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #3 of 7   
 
WHAT: Pops concert closes orchestra season
WHERE:  Pacific Auditorium, 2260 Longwood Avenue,
WHEN:   Sunday, May 6, at 2 P.M.
WHO:  Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO)
Contact: 541-997-6770   WWW.OCCO.WS

A Spring concert matinee will mark the end of the eleventh season of the Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO). The Reedsport concert is scheduled for Sunday, May, 6, at 2 P.M. The concert will be held at the Pacific Auditorium, located on the campus of the Reedsport Community Charter Schools.

Tickets for this program are now available at the Reedsport branch of Umpqua Bank. They can be purchased during regular business hours at the bank's Information Desk through Friday, May, 4. Admission price is $10 per person. Tickets will also be on sale at the door one hour before concert time.

Appearances by several Oregon jazz soloists are a special part of this event. Stu Curtis will be heard on alto sax in the John Monk's arrangement of "Gone with the Wind." Guitarist Devern Pinnock will play Astor Piazzolla's haunting "Oblivion" accompanied by the Strings in another Monks' chart. Monks will also appear as Bass Trumpet soloist in Hoagy Carmichael's "One morning in May," arranged by OCCO Conductor, Robin DeVour.

The second half of the program will be devoted to theme songs and popular hits of the Big Bands, including Les Brown's "I've got my love to keep me warm," Glenn Miller's "String of Pearls," Claude Thornhill's "Snowfall" and several others.

For more about OCCO, visit the orchestra's website,
WWW.OCCO.WS . You may also call 541-997-6770 if you have further questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #4 of 7   
 
WHAT:  Peter Ruppe to Speak at Braves Boosters' Recognition Program
WHERE:  Reedsport's Pacific Auditorium.
WHEN:    6:30pm  May 24
WHO: Braves Boosters

Peter Ruppe, the son of legendary Reedsport educator and coach Rudy Ruppe, will speak at Pacific Auditorium on May 24.  The public is invited and encouraged to attend to hear his insightful and inspirational remarks, as part of the Braves Boosters' annual recognition program.

 

Ruppe, a 1975 Reedsport High School graduate, is currently CEO of Winforever, a company he co-founded with Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, and AEG Worldwide.  Prior to leading Winforever, Ruppe spent 27 years at Nike Corporation.  Throughout his career, Ruppe has focused on expanding human potential through innovation, creativity and leadership.

 

In addition to speaking, Ruppe will help present the Braves Boosters' annual Rudy Ruppe Award during the program.  The award is given annually to the graduating athletes who best demonstrate the qualities of sportsmanship, courage and fortitude.

 

The May 24 program is free and open to the public, and begins at 6:30pm at Reedsport's Pacific Auditorium.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #5 of 7   
 
WHO:             Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance

EVENT:         First Friday . . . Art is for Everyone

WHEN:          Friday, May 4 2012 – 5-7 p.m.

WHERE:       Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Avenue

(Highway 38), Reedsport, OR

CONTACT:   Tamara Szalewski - 541-271-2485

 

First Friday to Feature Art and Music

 

Friday, May 4th is the next First Friday . . . Art for Everyone event.  First Friday will feature a performing artist, Candace Kreitlow.  Ms. Kreitlow plays celtic and pop and folk music on harp and guitar.  Ms. Kreitlow will share her talents on Friday, May 4th at Mindpower Gallery between 5-7 pm at 417 Fir Avenue (Highway 38), Reedsport, OR, 97467. 

 

Candace Kreitlow also performs as one piece of the duo Heartwood, together with Katie Waldren.  Hartwood creates elegant, energetic music with a myriad of instruments including the Celtic harp, lap & hammered dulcimer, guitar, fiddle and an exceptional blend of voices. Heartwood's repertoire includes traditional and contemporary American and British Isles folk music, as well an abundance of original material, all displaying a strong Celtic/Appalachian flair.  Though folk in nature, Heartwood's music has a classic and elegant sound.  Heartwood has produced three unique recordings together; Waterdance, Heartwood, and Night Dancer and are included in Narada's collection of international harpists CD entitled Faces of the Harp. 

 

Learn more at Candace Kreitlow at www.heartwoodproductions.com.

 

For more information about the First Friday event contact Tamara Szalewski at 541-271-2485.

 

CDABA sponsors the First Friday art events (free to attend) at different locations.  Future Dates:  June 1st (Reedsport Natural Food store-Artist Kathleen Olsson), June 15th – Art Walk in old downtown Reedsport, July 6th-Rusty Frog, Winchester Bay, August 3rd (Reedsport Natural Food store Artist-local Authors), September XX (Winchester Bay Community Center-Art Auction), October 5th (Reedsport Natural Food store-Artist-Chris Lechuga), November 2nd (Lower Umpqua Hospital), and December 7th (Anniversary Celebration).

 

Check out CDABA's Facebook Page and its website (www.orgsites.com/or/cdaba).

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #6 of 7   
 
WHAT:  RIVERFRONT RHYTHMS FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS
WHERE:  Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport, OR 97467
WHEN:    Thursday's 6:00pm to 7:30pm
June 21st—'Timberwolf'
July 12th—'Worn Out Frets'
July 26th—'Small Town Rumors'
August 16th—'Young Bucs'
WHO:
Contact: 541-271-4816

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #7 of 7   
 
Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum open daily for the season.
 
Now's the time to get that special photo of the Lighthouse, as the Kwanzan Cherry tree is in full bloom.

 

You can follow us on FaceBook: Umpqua River Light.
You can find us on YouTube: Umpqua River Lighthouse (an 8th Grade project)
You can drive right up next to the Lighthouse: 1020 Lighthouse Road, Winchester Bay, Oregon
You can call us for more information: 541-271-4631

 

Dates:
May through October - daily
November & December - Friday through Sunday
Winter Whale Watch Week - daily
Spring Whale Watch Week - daily
March & April - Friday through Sunday

 

Hours:
10 am - 4 pm - Lighthouse Tours
10 am - 4:30 pm - Museum
 
Admission:
Museum: Free

 

Lighthouse Tours:
$5 - Adults
$3 - Seniors & Students
Children ages 3 - 5 are Free (must be able to walk up the stairs holding on to the railing).
Tour size is limited to up to 10 people/tour; tours last 30 - 40 minute. Guided Lighthouse tours only. Lighthouse tours originate at the Museum. Register for Lighthouse Tours in Museum Lobby.
Visitor Safety Information:
Sturdy shoes required: No high heels, flip-flops, thongs or bare feet. Children, tote bags, backpacks are not allowed to be carried up in the tower. Other safety restrictions apply.
Weather conditions: No lighthouse tours with sustained winds of 35 mph or more.

 

 

--------------------------------------------------
 
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
 
---------------------------------------------------
 
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.
 
---------------------------------------------------
 
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
 
WHAT:  (The name of your event)
WHERE:  (the name of the location and the address)
WHEN:     Day of the week, Date, Time
WHO:  (what group or individuals are sponsoring the event)
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.
 
If you know someone who is not receiving this list and would like to be included - please ask them to send a message to (jamieswafford @yahoo.com) or (pressrelease97467     @charter.net)  with "Add to Press Release List" in the subject line.
 
Thanks!
Jamie
 
 "Begin doing what you want to do now. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand -- and melting like a snowflake."  -- Marie Beyon Ray

 

"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world.  Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."  -- Rumi