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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

4 Announcements - press release

1) Dick Williams in Reedsport
2) Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary Society Hosts its Annual Show
3) SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUND RAISER
4) Winter Assistance Season PSA

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #1 of 4     

Dick Williams in Reedsport July 14-15
Dick Williams, composer, recording artist and Bible teacher will be speaking and singing at Reedsport Foursquare Church Saturday, July 14 at 6:30 PM and Sunday, July 15th during the 10:00 am service. Williams has ministered in many local churches over the years bringing the simple truths of God's word into everyday life through his music and teaching. His public ministry has spanned over 30 years and seven different countries. He has played in coffee houses and auditoriums bringing a powerful but gentle prophetic word for those he has opportunity to minister to. Dick's rich bass voice and folksy style makes you feel like you're sitting on a back porch listening to an old friend.
For more information contact Reedsport Foursquare Church at 271-4414. The church is located at 2900 Frontage Rd.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #2 of 4   
Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary Society Hosts its Annual Show

The Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary Society is hosting its Annual Gem and Mineral Show, "Treasures From the Earth", July 20-22, at Reedsport, Oregon. There will be jewelry, gem and mineral dealers, demonstrators, displays of gems and minerals, door prizes, silent auctions, and a raffle. Demonstrations include making cabochons, wire wrapped jewelry, and glass bead making. Kid's activities includes "turn me over rocks" and a ball toss. Choose your thunderegg and have it cut.

Admission is free, with donations gladly accepted. The show will be held Friday 10 am-5 pm, Saturday 10am-5 pm, and Sunday 10am-4 pm, at the Reedsport Community Center, 451 Winchester Avenue. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Old Timer's Club members will meet for breakfast on Sunday at 7:30 at the Waterfront.

For more information, please contact Bill or Virginia Hendrickson at 541-271-6816.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #3 of 4   
SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUND RAISER

WELL KNOWN MAGICIAN AND ILLUSIONIST SCOTT ANDERSON WILL BE APPEARING AT THREE RIVERS CASINO

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH

TICKETS ON SALE NOW ON LINE OR AT THREE RIVERS CASINO $20.00 PER PERSON

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT SOUTH COAST/CURRY CO. AND LANE COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS

QUESTIONS: CALL JUDY MACHO 541-361-0760

PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THIS GREAT CAUSE
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  #4 of 4   
Winter Assistance Season PSA
Households that cannot afford to pay their home energy bill may be eligible for help with heating bills this winter. Oregon Coast Community Action is preparing for the winter energy assistance season and wants to remind everyone that they must apply for LIHEAP assistance every year. Names do not carry forward from year to year. Phone lines will open Saturday August 4th at 8:00AM and will remain open through the end of business Friday August 31st. When you call, the automated system will ask for your full name and your mailing address. Please only call once. Applications will be mailed the first week of September to every Coos or Curry County household that signed up by phone before the deadline.
For Coos County the sign up phone number is (541) 435-7080 ext. 318
For Curry County the sign up phone number is (541) 435-7080 ext. 319
For more information please call the ORCCA office in your county or visit www.orcca.us.

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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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http://events.kmtr.com/ to add your event to the KMTR calendar of events.

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