1) 3 Summer Reading Programs
2) Bake and Plant Sale
3) Outside Concert at Highland Elementary!
4) The Encounter continues!
5) Quilt Show at the Butterfly Pavilion Library
3) Outside Concert at Highland Elementary!
4) The Encounter continues!
5) Quilt Show at the Butterfly Pavilion Library
6) Chainsaw Carving Perfect Father's Day Weekend
7) Local Art Activities
8) Upcoming events at the Umpqua Discovery Center
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WHAT: 3 Summer Reading Programs
WHERE: Reedsport Branch Library
WHAT: 3 Summer Reading Programs
WHERE: Reedsport Branch Library
395 Winchester Ave
WHEN: Throughout the Summer
WHO: Reedsport Friends of the Library, Oregon State Library Ready to read Grant
Contact: Library Staff (Sue, Jennifer, & Angela) at 541-271-3500
WHEN: Throughout the Summer
WHO: Reedsport Friends of the Library, Oregon State Library Ready to read Grant
Contact: Library Staff (Sue, Jennifer, & Angela) at 541-271-3500
3 SUMMER READING PROGRAMS @ THE LIBRARY
Sign up has begun for kids of all ages at the Reedsport Branch Library.
OWN THE NIGHT is the theme for the teenagers, 12 – 18. The bingo card and guessing jar are back and prize drawings include new release books, movie gift cards, and T-shirts. A tie dye class is Thursday, June 28, at 2:00.
Dream Big READ! is the theme for elementary age kids. Sign up and receive a book bag and reading log to earn free books and prizes. Look for the surprise on the bulletin board. Artists from Umpqua Valley Arts Association will have programs on Wednesdays at 10:30 on June 20, June 27, and July 11.
Dream Big READ! is also the theme for the preschool children, toddlers, and infants. This "read to me" program includes a book bag, a free book, completion reading certificate, and a star for every hour of reading.
For more information contact the Reedsport Branch Library at 541-271-3500. Hours are Tues 12-7, Wed 10-4, Thurs 12-6, and Fri 11-4.
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What: Bake and Plant Sale
Where: Riverbend Park, 100 Winchester Avenue, Reedsport, Space #104
When: Friday and Saturday, June 8th and 9th, 9am to 3pm
Who: The Dunes Art Club of Reedsport
Contact: Club members or President, Beebe Slater 541-587-4430
Where: Riverbend Park, 100 Winchester Avenue, Reedsport, Space #104
When: Friday and Saturday, June 8th and 9th, 9am to 3pm
Who: The Dunes Art Club of Reedsport
Contact: Club members or President, Beebe Slater 541-587-4430
The Dunes Art Club of Reedsport has decided to have a bake and plant sale this year in place of their annual rummage sale as everyone liked our cooking and loved the plants. See you there!!!
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Outside Concert at Highland Elementary!
What better way to start your summer than to join in on some music and fun in the sun with some of Reedsport's most talented youth? Bring your whole family and join the Music Makers of Highland Elementary, Jeff's Class of Rock, and special guests at the 12th Annual Outside Concert this Wednesday, June 6!
The Music Makers program gives students an opportunity to be introduced to the world of music at a young age. Led by Jeff Mason, the music club meets once a week during the school year to rehearse, and every year get a special opportunity to record a CD with a professional musical engineer. The program is one of several after-school opportunities for youth provided by Great Afternoons, a program of Oregon Coast Community Action.
Joining the kids on stage will be world famous saxophone and woodwinds performer Paul Biondi. Biondi has composed scores for television and movies, and has played with many of the greatest musical performers in the world including Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin. For the past 12 years, Biondi has contributed his talents to the program and has appeared on all 12 CDs!
Joining the students and Biondi on stage are 3 community members have been vital to the program's successes. Dave Christian who has invited classes to his CD studio year after year, Vinnie Cavarra who has recorded and mixed the CDs, and Dr. Robbie Law who has taught bass to students since the program began.
The concert is an opportunity to buy the latest CD and DVD recorded by the Music Makers and Jeff's Class of Rock. CDs will be sold for $5, or a CD/DVD combo can be purchased for $7. All money raised goes towards funding next year's Music Maker program!
Oregon Coast Community Action is a non-profit network of programs that help feed, house, warm and educate the communities of the South Coast. Great Afternoons offers daycare service in the Reedsport area and provides resources for parents to better support their families and improve their lives. For more information on Great Afternoons please call (541) 271-3926 or learn more at www.orcca.us/gahome.html
Interviews Available: Jeff Mason, Music Makers Director
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Chris Marsh at (541) 271-3926 or Amanda D'Souza at (541) 435-7080 ext 396.
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Contact Person: Terry Plotz 271-4414 or 662-0095
The Encounter continues!
In March of this year Reedsport Foursquare hosted Dr. Ron Kussmaul for several nights of special prophetic services. Many were healed, set free and released into new directions in their lives. God has continued to touch people in the ensuing months, bringing a new expectation of God's grace to bring about change. Beginning Thursday, June 28, Dr. Kussmaul will be back for 4 more days of services and special teaching meetings. Services will be held Thursday (7:00), Friday (7:00), Saturday (6:30) and Sunday (10:00 am) with a special teaching meeting for men and women Saturday from 9-12 am. One hallmark of Dr. Ron's ministry is the powerful moving of the Holy Spirit that is manifest through miracles, healings and the prophetic Word. He has an exceptional anointing to release faith in those who hear him, quickening and equipping them for greater works
In April, 1980, Dr. Kussmaul heard God speak to him in an audible voice giving him the following instructions; "Sell what you have, move to South Africa and quicken the body of Christ from the equator to Table Mountain.' In the intervening years, Ron has travelled across 60 nations around the world planting numerous Churches, teaching and preaching the powerful message of Jesus Christ. He has been a mentor and father to many men and women of God and has an assignment to touch, teach, and impart the Quickening Power of Jesus Christ to the next three generations. For more information you can go to Dr. Kussmaul's website www.rkmi.org or call the church at 541-271-4414. The church is located at 2900 Frontage Rd in Reedsport. Child care will be provided during the evening services.
Reedsport Foursquare Church
2900 Frontage Rd.
Reedsport, OR 97467
541-271-4414
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Just a quick note to let everyone know that my quilt art group will be having our first group show this month. Over 30 pieces will be on display. There will be pieces called challenge quilts that are based on song titles, use of a certain fabric, misc. other themes, and even on the "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo"book. There will be pieces made from different techniques that we tried as a group (hand dyeing, stamping, etc.), and pieces that were made independently. A very large and impressive variety of work.
The show will be in Elkton at the Butterfly Pavilion Library from June 9th thru the 28th. Open from 10 am to 5 pm daily
541-584-2692
www.Elktonbutterflies.com
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Chainsaw Carving Perfect Father's Day Weekend
Chainsaw Carving Perfect Father's Day Weekend
It's all happening this Fathers' Day Weekend and you're invited! Bring dad to the Chainsaw Sculpting
Championship in downtown Reedsport, the official chainsaw carving capital of Oregon! Watch professionals turn a giant log into a detailed work of art. Enjoy daily quick carves, great food, and enter to win YOUR chance to carve your own creation with a pro carver. The perfect Fathers' day weekend, June 14th through the 17th. Gates open at 8am, auctions start at 5:30pm, except Sunday-auction begins at 1pm. Admission only $3.00/day, 4-day event passes available. Visit our website at www.reedsportcc.org. Brought to you by the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce and the many volunteers who make it possible. See you Fathers' day weekend!
1-214-736-1166
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WHO: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance
CONTACT: Kathleen Miller at 541-271-2101 or kkmiller@reesportlaw.com
CONTACT: Kathleen Miller at 541-271-2101 or kkmiller@reesportlaw.com
Local Art Activities
Art Walk - CDABA is busy preparing for its 3rd Annual Art Walk in old
down town Reedsport. You will be able to visit a number of different
art venues along Highway 38 between Rainbow Plaza and the Orca Gallery
(across from the eagles). The Mindpower Gallery (417 Fir Avenue) will
have a number of guest artists -- eight jewelry artists -- located
within the Gallery. Other guests artists scheduled to appear will be
Annie Rains, handmade dolls; Dan Kenagy, photography; George McNair,
paintings; and others. The ORCA Gallery will have live music by "B
Sharp." This will be a sidewalk event should the weather
cooperate--if not, look for the guests artists within the local
businesses such as the new popcorn shop (former Thai Restaurant) and
Sherm's Cycle.
down town Reedsport. You will be able to visit a number of different
art venues along Highway 38 between Rainbow Plaza and the Orca Gallery
(across from the eagles). The Mindpower Gallery (417 Fir Avenue) will
have a number of guest artists -- eight jewelry artists -- located
within the Gallery. Other guests artists scheduled to appear will be
Annie Rains, handmade dolls; Dan Kenagy, photography; George McNair,
paintings; and others. The ORCA Gallery will have live music by "B
Sharp." This will be a sidewalk event should the weather
cooperate--if not, look for the guests artists within the local
businesses such as the new popcorn shop (former Thai Restaurant) and
Sherm's Cycle.
June First Friday - Artist Kathleen Olsson's work can still be seen at
the Reedsport Natural Foods store at 1891 Winchester Avenue (Highway
101). If you missed the show be sure to make a point of going by and
admiring Kathleen's talent. Kathleen's work will be on display for a
few weeks.
the Reedsport Natural Foods store at 1891 Winchester Avenue (Highway
101). If you missed the show be sure to make a point of going by and
admiring Kathleen's talent. Kathleen's work will be on display for a
few weeks.
July First Friday - the July 6th First Friday will be hosted by Tom
and MaryAnn Castaneda at the Rusty Frog Gallery, between 5-7 pm at
75331 Highway 101, Winchester Bay, OR 97467 (3 miles South of
Reedsport). During this First Friday event you can visit with Tom
Castaneda about the wood sculptures he creates with a chainsaw.
Examples of what he will be displaying include Eagles, Bears, Fish,
Totem Poles, Pelicans and many other items. You will be able to also
enjoy the many wood benches of Horses, Elk and Bears.
and MaryAnn Castaneda at the Rusty Frog Gallery, between 5-7 pm at
75331 Highway 101, Winchester Bay, OR 97467 (3 miles South of
Reedsport). During this First Friday event you can visit with Tom
Castaneda about the wood sculptures he creates with a chainsaw.
Examples of what he will be displaying include Eagles, Bears, Fish,
Totem Poles, Pelicans and many other items. You will be able to also
enjoy the many wood benches of Horses, Elk and Bears.
Art donations - CDABA is again seeking donations of art. CDABA accepts
donations of art to help support its programs. All kinds of art are
being sought-- whether it is an original, new piece of art or a piece
of art that is looking for a new home. The art can be any type of art,
paintings, drawings, sculptures, printmaking, photography, jewelry,
etc. The proceeds from the sales of the art pieces will go to benefit
the various community projects CDABA sponsors, including the First
Friday . . . Art for Everyone events, the Art Academy-art classes, and
the Confluence Fountain. Anyone interested in donating a piece of art
should contact Tamara Szalewski at the Mindpower Gallery (271-2485)
donations of art to help support its programs. All kinds of art are
being sought-- whether it is an original, new piece of art or a piece
of art that is looking for a new home. The art can be any type of art,
paintings, drawings, sculptures, printmaking, photography, jewelry,
etc. The proceeds from the sales of the art pieces will go to benefit
the various community projects CDABA sponsors, including the First
Friday . . . Art for Everyone events, the Art Academy-art classes, and
the Confluence Fountain. Anyone interested in donating a piece of art
should contact Tamara Szalewski at the Mindpower Gallery (271-2485)
Donations to maintain the Confluence Fountain or to assist with the
fundraising to replace the lighting panels at the Pacific Auditorium
are also being sought. Anyone interested in keeping these two
community icons going can make their tax deductible contribution by
mailing it to CDABA at PO Box 5, Reedsport, OR 97467 or contact
Kathleen Miller (271-2101) to make arrangements for the donation.
CDABA is a local nonprofit and donations to CDABA are tax-deductible
to the extent allowed by law and every donor should consult with his
or her tax accountant.
fundraising to replace the lighting panels at the Pacific Auditorium
are also being sought. Anyone interested in keeping these two
community icons going can make their tax deductible contribution by
mailing it to CDABA at PO Box 5, Reedsport, OR 97467 or contact
Kathleen Miller (271-2101) to make arrangements for the donation.
CDABA is a local nonprofit and donations to CDABA are tax-deductible
to the extent allowed by law and every donor should consult with his
or her tax accountant.
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Upcoming events at the Umpqua Discovery Center
Diane Novak, Director
Umpqua Discovery Center
409 Riverfront Way
Reedsport, OR 97467
541-271-4816
Diane Novak, Director
Umpqua Discovery Center
409 Riverfront Way
Reedsport, OR 97467
541-271-4816
FATHER'S DAY
SPECIAL
Free Admission to Center for father's
on Sunday, June 17th
SPECIAL
Free Admission to Center for father's
on Sunday, June 17th
View the wonderful carved benches along the Boardwalk!
Receive $1.00 off Center Admission with a paid admission to the Chainsaw Carving Event June 14-17
Receive $1.00 off Center Admission with a paid admission to the Chainsaw Carving Event June 14-17
RIVERFRONT
RHYTHMS
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT
Thursday, June 21st 6:00pm to 7:30pm
'Timberwolf' Classics, Country, Rock & Roll
(Front Lawn of Center)
MEMORIES—1962 COLUMBUS DAY STORM
Steve Syphers
"I was a sophomore at Junction City high school and school let out around noon, but I didn't know why. I
went with some friends to Eugene to goof off and soon realized a storm was coming. My friends dropped
me off at Hwy 99 and 36 and I had a 14 mile walk home. The winds became stronger and stronger and I
had to lean horizontally into the wind to make any headway. When the wind stopped—I would fall forward.
I could not take a shortcut through the heavy timber because of falling trees. At one point, a barn
ahead of me imploded and was blown across the road in front of me. My father was a logger and for many
years after the storm made a living from logging the downed timber. I helped during the summer, and it
was dangerous work because of the way the storm fell the timber - like 'pick-up sticks'. It was interesting
the way the storm blew down strips of timber up to a quarter mile wide, but left other stands upright."
Steve Syphers
"I was a sophomore at Junction City high school and school let out around noon, but I didn't know why. I
went with some friends to Eugene to goof off and soon realized a storm was coming. My friends dropped
me off at Hwy 99 and 36 and I had a 14 mile walk home. The winds became stronger and stronger and I
had to lean horizontally into the wind to make any headway. When the wind stopped—I would fall forward.
I could not take a shortcut through the heavy timber because of falling trees. At one point, a barn
ahead of me imploded and was blown across the road in front of me. My father was a logger and for many
years after the storm made a living from logging the downed timber. I helped during the summer, and it
was dangerous work because of the way the storm fell the timber - like 'pick-up sticks'. It was interesting
the way the storm blew down strips of timber up to a quarter mile wide, but left other stands upright."
The Center is interested in hearing what you remember from the 1962 Columbus Day Storm. E-mail your
stories and/or photos to info@umpquadiscoverycenter.com., or bring them by the Center. Stories will be
featured in future newsletters and on the website. In October we will have a special history program on the
storm to mark the 50th Anniversary
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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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