1) Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District 59th Annual Meeting
2) High Tea for CASA of Coos County
3) Dune Classic Volleyball Tournament
4) Powerful Tools for Caregivers
2) High Tea for CASA of Coos County
3) Dune Classic Volleyball Tournament
4) Powerful Tools for Caregivers
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WHAT: Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District 59th Annual Meeting
WHAT: Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District 59th Annual Meeting
WHERE: Elkton Community Education Center
WHEN: Thursday, September 13th at 6:00 p.m.
WHO: Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District
CONTACT: Rhonda Black, (541) 662-1341 or rhonda@umpquasoilandwater.com
WHEN: Thursday, September 13th at 6:00 p.m.
WHO: Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District
CONTACT: Rhonda Black, (541) 662-1341 or rhonda@umpquasoilandwater.com
Come join us on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at the Elkton Community Education Center located at 15850 State Highway 38 West in Elkton, Oregon for the Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District 59th Annual Meeting.
This year's speakers tentatively include:
· David Chain with the Natural Resources Conservation Service who will be describing agriculture projects within our District and throughout Douglas County.
· Rhonda Black with the Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District who will be presenting the District's Annual Report highlighting projects the District has worked on.
· Jonathan Wright with the Douglas County Planning Department who will be presenting information on Nonpoint Source Pollution.
This year's catered dinner meeting is free, but please do RSVP by Monday, September 10th by calling the District Office at 541-662-1341 or by email at rhonda@umpquasoilandwater.com . Information is also available on the District website by going to www.umpqusoilandwater.com .
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High Tea for CASA of Coos County
Royalty of all ages are cordially invited to put on their Sunday best and take part in a lovely afternoon of high tea, benefitting the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Coos County. Hosted by Chef Frank at the Grounds Café, guests will get to experience an authentic Irish high tea while helping to lift up the lives of children in our community.
The tea will take place on Sunday, September 16 at 2pm at the Grounds Café, located inside Books By The Bay at 1875 Sherman Ave. Guests will get to enjoy a variety of treats, including scones, petit fours, and finger sandwiches.
Tickets are $25 per person, a portion of which is tax-deductible. Over 50% of the ticket proceeds will go directly towards CASA of Coos County. Please call the CASA offices at (541) 824-0214 for more information on how to purchase tickets! Seating is limited, and tickets should be purchased ahead of time.
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Coos County lift up the lives of abused and neglected children in our community. CASA volunteers are specially trained to be a powerful voice for what is in a child's best interest, and work with case workers and the court system to find a permanent and stable home.
CASA of Coos County is a program of Oregon Coast Community Action, a non-profit network of programs that help feed, house, warm, and educate the communities of the South Coast. For more information, please call (541) 435-7080 or visit www.orcca.us. For more information on CASA of Coos County, please call (541) 824-0214 or visit www.orcca.us/casa.
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Dune Classic Volleyball Tournament
set for September 8
REEDSPORT— The 23rd annual Dune Classic Volleyball Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, September 8, in the gymnasiums at Reedsport Community Charter School.
Eight area high school teams will be participating in the pool-play event, which begins at 10:00 a.m. Pool "A" includes Reedsport, Pacific, Glide and Yoncalla. Pool "B" includes North Douglas, Oakland, Coquille and defending-champion Siuslaw.
"Once again this year, there seems to be a lot of excitement in the air surrounding our area volleyball teams," said Joe Zelinski of the Reedsport Braves Boosters Association, which presents the annual event as a fundraiser for the organization. "Our early-season tournament is a great way for these teams to start their seasons." Zelinski added of the host Reedsport Braves, "Our girls came up just short of winning this tournament— and the state 2A championship— last year. They will be a strong team once again, and it should be a lot of fun to see what unfolds this year."
The top two teams from each pool advance to the semi-finals matches, which are played simultaneously, and usually start at approximately 4:00 p.m. Winners advance to the championship match, which begins at approximately 5:15 p.m.
"I'm always surprised at the level of competition at this tournament, especially for this early in the season," Zelinski added. "It is an excellent opportunity for the teams to have a day-long session of skill-building, rotation adjustments, and physical conditioning, as each school prepares for its regular season."
All-day admission to the event is $4.00 and $3.00 for students and senior citizens. The Braves Boosters will also be operating an expanded grill and concessions service, at the rear breezeway outside the RCCS gymnasiums.
The Boosters are seeking volunteers to help administer the tournament. Anyone who can spare a few hours on Saturday, September 10 is encouraged to contact Joe Zelinski at 541-999-6947.
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Contact Name, Phone: Char Luther, 541.297.9256
ENROLL NOW for CAREGIVER CLASSES
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
This series of classes will help unpaid caregivers of older adults reduce stress, improve communication, increase their ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. The 'tools' are offered through interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming.
Thursdays, October 4, 11,18,25 and November 1 and 8, 2012 from 2:00 – 4:30 at Bay Area Community Health & Education Center, 3950 Sherman, NB. Classes are free including The Caregiver Helpbook (a $25.00 value). Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.
To register or for more info, contact Char Luther, 541.297.9256 or email ckluther@hotmail.com with "Caregiver Class" in subject line.
Classes are FREE, thanks to support of Area Agency on Aging, a Service of South Coast Business Employment Corporation.
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"It is easy enough to be friendly to one's friends. But to befriend the one who regards himself as your enemy is the quintessence of true religion. The other is mere business." -- Mohandas Gandhi
