1) 4th Annual Wine & Agriculture Tour
2) National Night Out
3) Dick Williams in Reedsport July 27-28
4) Art Fair
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WHAT: 4th Annual Wine & Agriculture Tour
WHERE: Locations in the Elkton Area
WHEN: Saturday, August 17th beginning at 10:00 a.m.
WHO: Hosted by Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District
Contact: Rhonda Black
Come join us on Saturday, August 17th from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for a Wine & Agriculture tour hosted by the Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District. This year we will are visiting locations in the Elkton area including:
Elkton Community Education Center where tour guides from the ECEC will take us through the native plant nursery and gardens tended by Elkton High School students throughout the year and to visit the Fort Umpqua replica.
Elkton Community Education Center will provide our lunch with a variety of sandwiches, chips, cookies, and beverages.
Rick Shepherd's Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program restoration project. Property owner Rick Shepherd and CREP Technician Donna Fouts will describe components of a CREP project applied to a working ranch along Elk Creek where historical information was used to restore the site. We will also visit an oak restoration site, wetland meadow and pond while at Mr. Shepherd's property.
Anindor Vineyards where Anindor's viticulturist will show us around the vineyard, describe the art of growing grapes and making wine followed by wine tasting at the vineyard's tasting room.
Admission to the Wine & Agriculture Tour is $25 per person which includes transportation from Reedsport or Elkton and lunch.
The bus will pick up attendees from Reedsport at 9:00 a.m. in the parking lot behind the Reedsport Natural Food Store and from Elkton at 10:00 a.m. at the Elkton Community Education Center parking lot.
RSVP is required for this event by August 12th. To reserve your space on the Wine & Agriculture Tour call (541) 662-1341, by email at rhonda@umpquasoilandwater.com or on the web at www.umpquasoilandwater.com .
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National Night Out
Crime prevention event at Lion's Park, August 6th at 5pm-7-pm
BBQ, Games and Fun.
We will also be collecting canned food for the food pantry.
Sponsored by Lion's, Rotary, LUH and Reedsport Police Department.
Charlene Lohf 541-271-2100
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Dick Williams in Reedsport July 27-28
Dick Williams, composer, recording artist and Bible teacher will be speaking and singing at Reedsport Foursquare Church Saturday, July 27th at 6:30 PM and Sunday, July 28th 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.
Reedsport Foursquare Church
2900 Frontage Rd.
Reedsport, OR 97467
541-271-4414
Pastor Terry Plotz
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What: Art Fair
When: Saturday, September 14, 2013
Where: Old Town Reedsport – Fir Avenue (Also known as Highway 38)
Who: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
Contact: Chris Adamson (271-2101)
Calling all Artists & Crafters - Art Fair – September14, 2013 – Old Town Reedsport
An Art Fair will be held on Saturday, September 14 th from 10 am to 5 pm and in old town Reedsport along Highway 38. This event coincides with the Reedsport Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce rib and BBQ contest.
Calling all artists and crafters ---if you are an artist or crafter who is interested in participating in this Art Fair as an outside vendor---please contact Chris Adamson - 271-0313 or adamsinPV@gmail.comto sign up for one of the free limited spaces. Plans are underway to make room for artists and crafters all along the Highway 38 (between the Post Office and the Eagles/ORCA Gallery). Everyone 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 or products as this is an informal event and no fees or commissions will be imposed by CDABA.
REMINDER – Up Coming Events:
August 2 nd - 5-7 pm – First Friday - featured artist – Connie Sayler, fiber art at Mindpower Gallery.
Augsut 6 th – Kids' Craft Corner (free) at National Night Out (local park) – volunteers needed.
August 31st – booth/table at Art by the Bay, Winchester Bay, OR (Saturday) for the free Kids' Craft Corner.
September 6 th – 5-7 pm – First Friday will be hosted by Mary's Treasures and will feature Vanessa L. Carlson, Happy Ness Art – Japanese Manga Art. 485 Fir Avenue (old downtown Reedsport)
SAVE THE DATE
October 26th - GALA Event - Under the Big Top - annual fundraising dinner and entertainment, an evening of fun and excitement for adults!
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There are three places to view community events online:
http://www.lowerumpquahospital.org/ Click on the Community Calendar link
www.cityofreedsport.org
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