1) 12th Annual Family Festival is just around the corner.
2) Care to Talk About "Spine Pain Management"
3) INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE SERIES
4) Art Fair
5) South Coast Folk Society Happenings
6) Registration at Highland Elementary School
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Contact Person: Terry Plotz 271-4414 or 662-0095
Or Leann Stuller 541-662-0370
12th Annual Family Festival is just around the corner.
Plans are being finalized for the 12th annual Family Festival to be held at the Foursquare Church August 23rd from 2-5. Over the last 11 years, volunteers have given away over 2000 backpacks of school supplies, hundreds of hot dogs, snow cones, Italian sodas and bags of popcorn as Reedsport Children and their parents have come to prepare for school.
Thanks to the generosity of Reedsport donors everything is free and filled with fun. There will be a giant slide, pre-school area, face painting, balloon animals, a fish pond, and much more. It is hoped there will be free amateur haircuts, bike repair and more. Representatives from the school, SMART reader program, Highland pool, and other organizations will share important information regarding resources for students and their families.
Good used children and young adult clothing is still needed for the clothing exchange and can be dropped at the church. Also, anyone wishing to help by donating school supplies can drop them off at the church or call 541-271-4414 to arrange for pick-up. This event really blesses the Reedsport children with nearly 1/3 of them receiving school supplies. Reedsport Foursquare is located at 2900 Frontage Rd in Reedsport.
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WHAT: Care to Talk About "Spine Pain Management"
WHERE: Lower Umpqua Hospital Main Conference room, Lower Level Entrance - by the cafeteria
WHEN: Thursday, August 28, 2014 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
WHO: Dr. Christopher Amsden
Contact: Sylvia 541-271-2119
Dr. Christopher Amsden is our new Pain and Physical Medicine specialist, practicing now at Reedsport Medical Clinic on Ranch Road. He will discuss non-surgical approaches to spine pain management for 30 minutes, and then take your questions for another 30 minutes or so, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on Thursday, August 28, 2014. The Lower Umpqua Hospital main conference room is most easily found just to the left, after entering the lower level outside entrance to our cafeteria. Light refreshments will be served. If you or your family has a neck, back, or related pain problem, then please come in to hear about some of the available treatment options.
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CONTACT: CHAR LUTHER 541.297.9256
INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE SERIES
August 14, 21, 28, 2014 – 6:30 – 8:30. Attend one or all sessions. HARDING LEARNING CENTER MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, 755 S. 7TH STREET, COOS BAY. All experience levels 12 years and older including singles and beginners are welcome.
Each dance is taught. If you have two left feet, bring both of them.
Admission by donation. Light refreshments available. Cultural Ecology will play at August 28 dance.
Event sponsored by Oregon Coast Arts, an after-school program for teens. For more info, contact Char Luther, 541.297.9256.
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What: Art Fair
When: Saturday, September 20, 2014
Where: Old Town Reedsport – Fir Avenue (Also known as Highway 38)
Who: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
Contact: Kathleen Miller (271-2101)
Calling all Artists, Crafters, Authors, Photographers - Art Fair –September 20th – Old Downtown Reedsport. Also seeking donations of Art.
The 2nd Annual Art Fair will be held in old downtown Reedsport, Oregon from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, September 20, 2014. This event coincides with the local Battle of Bones cook off and contest and the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Mindpower Gallery. Artists, crafters, authors, photographers, and others who have original or hand crafted items and who would like to participate in this Art Fair should contact Kathleen Miller at 271-2101 or kkmiller@reedsportlaw.com to sign up for one of the free limited spaces.
Vendor Spaces - Plans are underway to make room for vendor spaces on the sidewalk 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.
Art Donations - CDABA is once again seeking donations of art – art pieces of all types are welcome---both new or secondary. Artists and owners of art are encouraged to donate paintings, ceramics, wood crafts, and other mediums. The proceeds of the sale will support CDABA and its programs. People who wish to donate pieces of art should contact Kathleen Miller at 271-2101 or kkmiller@reedsportlaw.com.
This year's Battle of the Bones cook off and contest will feature a variety of chefs who will be putting their best foot forward to make crowd please BBQ. Tasting the BBQ is $10. All proceeds go to local charities.
The Mindpower Gallery is celebrating its 25 years of business on Friday, September 19, 2014, with a special reception and show featuring artwork by artists who have exhibited their work of the years, as well as a local artist challenge exhibit. The celebration will continue on Saturday, September 20th as a part of this year's Art Fair.
The Art Fair will be an open air event---rain or shine---no there is no fee to attend or exhibit.
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CELTIC SESSION
First and third Wednesdays (next one Aug. 20) at Liberty Pub, 2047 Sherman Ave, North Bend. Play or listen!
SECOND SUNDAY SING-ALONG
Sunday, Aug. 10, 4-6 p.m., at the North Bend Library. We've got the Rise Up Singing songbooks. Singers, guitarists and pianists welcome!
ALL AGES FOLK DANCE CLASS IN AUGUST
Join the kids from Orco Arts Guild for a special 3-week folk dance series.
Thursdays, Aug 14, 21, and 28 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Attend one or all sessions. HARDING LEARNING CENTER MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, 755 S. 7TH STREET, COOS BAY. All experience levels 12 years and older including singles and beginners are welcome.
Each dance is taught by instructor Stacy Rose. If you have two left feet, bring both of them! Admission by donation. Light refreshments. Local band Cultural Ecology will play at the August 28 dance.
Event sponsored by Oregon Coast Arts, an after-school program for teens. For more info, contact Char Luther, 541.297.9256.
South Coast Folk Society <southcoastfolksociety@gmail.com>
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Registration at Highland Elementary School
If you know any new people to the area with children going into grades K-6 please let them know that Highland Elementary School (HES) office will be open starting Monday, August 11th from 7:30-4:00. Mon-Fri so they can enroll their child(ren).
Returning students don't have to re-enroll at HES, they are automatically enrolled.
If you have questions call either Trina or Teresa at 541-271-3616.
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http://www.lowerumpquahospital.org/ Click on the Community Calendar link
www.cityofreedsport.org
www.reedsportcc.org
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