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List of Past Local Events and Links
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Note these events are from the "Upcoming Local Events" page and may be in future or current tense (versus past tense).
MAY 2008
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This event is organized by the Cascades West Senior Services Foundation, a non-profit supporting Linn, Benton and Lincoln county seniors.
More information about the event.
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Health Screenings
The Oregon Lions Mobile Health Screening Unit will be with us for the day, offering many free screenings to those who choose to take part. The screenings they will offer are:
Vision
Blood Pressure
Glaucoma
Hearing
Diabetes (this requires a three-hour fast prior to the screen)
Samaritan Health Services will also offer a free bone density screening at their Diagnostic Imaging booth.
Prescription Interaction Consultations. These free consultations will be brought to you through a partnership with the Albany Bi-Mart Pharmacy and the OSU College of Pharmacy.
Bring in a list of your medications, or the medications themselves, and speak with a knowledgeable pharmacist to discover any interactions or problems with the combination you are taking. This will take place at the Bi-Mart exhibitor booth
Demonstrations and Speakers
Container Gardening- At five times through the day the OSU Master Gardeners will be demonstrating container gardening techniques. The supplies for these demonstrations are donated by Garland Nursery and will be raffled off to those who attend the presentations, but kept on display for visitors to view until the end of the expo. Delivery will be arranged at the conclusion of the event.
Cooking DemonstrationsOSU Extension Service Faculty member Janice Gregg will be cooking up some great recipes and offering samples four times throughout the day. Her recipes and information on healthy eating and "Cooking for 1 or 2" will be available at her booth. For attendees of these sessions there will be a veggie and herb container garden raffled off at the end of the day (not necessary to be present to win).
Group Fitness InstructionTimberhill Athletic Club's Aging Well group exercise instructor will be providing a demonstration and explanation of healthy aging through exercise in a 15-20 minute, interactive session.
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Live on Location Broadcast Schedule: Wednesday 5/14 10 am - 1pm
Join us on both NewsTalk 1580 KGAL and our sister station Unforgettable, 920 KSHO for a live broadcast from the event. From 10 to 11 am Jim Willhight will be broadcasting live on 920 KSHO with Bill Diamond spinning the oldies.
Then right after the CBS and Local News at 11:06 the broadcast switches to our local talk show, Valley Talk on 1580 KGAL. Joining us will be Valley Talk Host Jim Willhight and Show Co-Host Mollie Kerins.
From Noon to 1pm Bill Diamond will be spining the Best Music of All time on Unforgettable 920 KSHO and Jim Willhight will join him from location.
It's Live, Local Radio on News Talk 1580 KGAL and Unforgettable 920 KSHO
Speaker Schedule
9:30 am - Carol Walsh, RD, Corvallis Clinic-Finding the time and energy to make healthy food choices in later years helps both in reducing the risk of chronic diseases and in managing signs and symptoms of disease. Explore the topic of "Growing older, Eating Better" with one of Corvallis Clinic's Registered Dietitians.
10:30 am - Beth Laurenson, ND, Heartspring Wellness Center-Beth will give a nice overview if naturopathic medicine as well as an introduction to common supplements for the aging body and mind.
11:30 am - Bernadette Murphy, M.O.V.E. Coalition-Bernadette will introduce the new culture change of nursing home care in Oregon. She is part of an Oregon state coalition called Making Oregon Vital for Elders (M.O.V.E.). It is dedicated to culture change by enhancing the way care and services are delivered to older adults in Oregon. MOVE's goal is for all people to live in communities in which each person's capabilities and individuality are affirmed and developed regardless of setting.
12:30 pm - Megan Jones, Bi-Mart Pharmacy-Megan will give a great introduction to common over the counter medication and the possible interactions with current prescription drugs.
1:30 pm - Diana Bach, Hearing Specialist, Corvallis Clinic-This presentation will focus on the latest hearing devices and will provide information on a free hearing screening offered by Corvallis Clinic during the week following this event. Attendees will be given the option to enter into a buy one, get one free hearing device drawing.
2:15 pm - Kathy King, PT, Marquis Home Care Services-Learn about the importance of fall prevention as well as some great stretching techniques for better balance to reduce your risk of falls and increase flexibility.
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Participating Organizations and Vendors
AARP Oregon
Albany Bi-Mart Pharmacy
Albany Transportation
Benton County Dial-A-Bus
Benton Hospice
Brookdale Senior Living
Capital Manor
Corvallis Clinic
Dallas Retirement Village
Democrat Herald
Fisher Funeral Home
Grace Center
Lincare
Linn-Benton Housing Auth
Marquis Home Care Services
Massage Therapists
NAMI
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OCWCOG Senior Meals
Samaritan Advantage
Samaritan Albany GH
Samaritan Cancer Resource Ctr
Samaritan Community Wellness
Samaritan Diagnostic Imaging
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice
Samaritan Heartspring Wellness
Samaritan Lifeline
Samaritan Medical Equipment
Samaritan Senior Companion
Samaritan Wiley Creek
Secure Horizons
Senior & Disability Services
The Affordable Company
Valley AIDS Info
Visiting Angels
Volunteer Caregivers
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Albany Civic Theater "The Diary of Anne Frank". Through Saturday, May 10, 2008 , Albany Civic Theater, 111 First St SW, Albany, $, 541-928-4603
by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman, directed by Kay Roth. Newly discovered writings from the diary of Anne Frank, as well as survivor accounts, are interwoven to create an impassioned, contemporary story of the lives of people persecuted under Nazi rule. A new adaptation for a new generation.
WHEN ELMO GROWS UP- Sesame Street: Saturday, May 10th (10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.) and Sunday, May 11th, (1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.), Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR
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"WHEN ELMO GROWS UP"
Favorite Friends Plan Their Pageant - and Their Future -in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. - Introducing Abby Cadabby! The newest Muppet on Sesame Street joins Elmo, Zoe, Rosita and all of her furry and feathered friends in asking, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' as they prepare for a pageant on Sesame Street. Get ready to sing cowboy songs, ride the rails and more when Sesame Street Live "When Elmo Grows Up" performs at the Memorial Coliseum from Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11. Tickets for five performances go on sale Monday, March 24 at 10 a.m. The 2007-08 Sesame Street Live tour season is sponsored by Beaches Resorts, the Caribbean's #1 ultra all-inclusive luxury resorts for families featuring exclusive year-round fun with your friends from Sesame Street.
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When Elmo and his Sesame Street Live friends think about growing up, it's a musical show-and-tell! Bert dreams of becoming a forest ranger, Telly longs to be a cowboy and their newest friend, Abby Cadabby, wants to be a Fairy Godmother just like her mommy. Elmo thinks about becoming a 'weather monster,' but has a hard time predicting his own forecast-he wants to be anything and everything all at once! "When Elmo Grows Up" includes lessons on perseverance, teamwork and the power of imagination. Children learn that if they believe in themselves and are willing to try, the possibilities are endless.
Like television's Sesame Street, each Sesame Street Live production features timeless lessons for all ages. Through the razzle-dazzle of this musical Broadway-quality production, children learn about patience, acceptance and teamwork. The universal appeal of a Sesame Street Live production continues long after preschool. Adults will appreciate the high-tech stagecraft, cleverly written scripts, and music they'll recognize and enjoy sharing with children, such as "Home on the Range," "Down on the Corner" and "Give a Little Love." "When Elmo Grows Up" features nearly two dozen songs, including classics that children will love to sing along with such as "I Love Trash" and "Itsy Bitsy Spider."
Tickets: $12, $15 and $20. A limited number of $28 Gold Circle seats are also available. Additional fees and discounts may apply. Tickets can be purchased at the Rose Quarter Box Office, all participating Safeway/ Tickets West outlets, by calling 877.789.ROSE (7673), or at ComcastTIX.com. For Groups of 10+ please call 503.963.4400. For more information please visit RoseQuarter.com or Sesamestreetlive.com.
*OPB Benefit Premiere Performance on Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. For more information call 800-245-2346 or visit www.opb.org/tickets.
Upstairs Downtown Tour: Downtown Albany.
The annual Upstairs Downtown Tour will take place on May 2, 2008 from 4 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visitors will get a chance to see some of the unique urban living spaces in the in the upper stories of downtown buildings, some of which have not been open to the public for years.
Renovation has been going strong and we'll have several new lofts and offices to show off, they are marked with a * below. The tour will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Look for the white balloons marking the entrances. The trolley will be running for your convenience. Call 541-928-2469 if you have questions.
The Tour will be at the following locations:
422 1st Ave. W, Loft 44, owner John Boock
431 1st Ave. W, Masonic Lodge
*311 1st Ave. W, owners Bill & Connie Lanham, entrance is from the parking lot
*127 Broadalbin St. SW, tenant Renew Consulting, building owner Dr. Richard Hews
240 2nd Ave. SW, old city jail cells in the basement, owner Bob Lund
222 1st Ave. W, Flinn Block, owner Marc Manley, part of the upstairs is new to the tour
136 Lyon St. SW, Albany Regional Museum
*131 Montgomery St. E, Camas Creek Antiques, tenant Janet Ross, building owner John Boock
*321 1st Ave. E, Montgomery Park, owner David Reece
*333 1st Ave. E, Foundry Lofts, owner David Reece
503 1st Ave. W, Dentzel American Carousel Museum will be open even though there is no loft
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Santiam Stampede Auction: Saturday May 3 (5pm), Santiam Christian School, Adair Village, OR.
It's Santiam Christian Schools 28th Annual Fund Raising Auction.
THE SANTIAM STAMPEDE
4:00 pm - "The Saddle Bronc" Silent Auction. "Watch It, or You're Off In A Hurry"
4:00 pm - "Barrel Racing" Best Bids. "Give It Your Best...Hope For The Best"
6:00 pm - "Fancy Talkers, Snake Oil, and Good Words To The Good Lord"
6:15 pm - Grub is Ready: Santiam Dinin' Hall. "Great Vittles, Fine Friends & The Best of Times"
6:30 pm - Sweet Tunes & Melodious Harmonies
7:15 pm - The Big Show: Bull Riding
8:00pm (apx) "It's Live Auction Time!"
Carriage Me Back to 1895 : Saturday May 3 (10am-3pm) - Sunday May 4th (noon-4pm), Linn County Museum & Moyer House, 101 Park Avenue, Brownsville, 541-466-3390
APRIL 2008
Albany Civic Theater "The Diary of Anne Frank". Friday April 25th - Saturday, May 10, 2008 , Albany Civic Theater, 111 First St SW, Albany, $, 541-928-4603
by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman, directed by Kay Roth. Newly discovered writings from the diary of Anne Frank, as well as survivor accounts, are interwoven to create an impassioned, contemporary story of the lives of people persecuted under Nazi rule. A new adaptation for a new generation.
Denim and Diamonds goes Hog Wild: Saturday, April 26th, Corvallis, OR. Dinner Fundraiser featureuing Harley Davidson Raffle. This is a fund raiser for Trillium Children's Farm Home. Last year, Denim & Diamonds raised $174,000 and the Development team hopes to reach $200,000 this year.
Mighty Oaks Children's Therapy Center "Embrace Every Child"( live & silent auction): Saturday, April 26th, 5-10pm, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 541-967-7551
Procession of the Species Celebration: Saturday, April 26th, 11am, Historic Downtown Albany. free, 541-928-3040
American Whippet Club : Friday, April 19 - Monday, April 21, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 425-222-4734.
Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) Travel Series Cruising Russia with Clint Denn, Sunday April 20, 2008, 2 p.m. in the Russell Tripp Performance Center on the LBCC Main Campus.
Cost is $7 for adults and $6 for Seniors (age 62 and older) and Students season passports are $20. Tickets are now on sale on-line and at the box office. If you are not on our mailing list, sign up today by calling (541) 917-4531.
Oregon Walk MS: Saturday, April 19th, 10:00am, Oregon State University Quad, Corvallis, OR. Also at: Eugene @ Kendall Subaru Dealership and in Salem at the Riverfront Park Pavilion
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Community Hike
Peterson Butte Trail
Saturday, April 12th, 10:00am
We will be meeting rain or shine on the north side of the Butte. To reach this location:
Travel west on Airport Road out of Lebanon about 1 mile past the airport. At the first bend in the road do not turn, but go straight onto Polly Farm Lane. BLT event signs will guide you to the parking location.
Remember to bring your binoculars!
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Hike: Peterson Butte Trail
Degree of Difficulty: DIFFICULT. The hike elevation change ranges from 400 feet at the bottom, to 1400 feet at the top. Expect steep inclines; rocky soil surfaces with very uneven footing at times.
Length of Time: 2 hours approximate
Length: 2.5 miles
Clothing/ Equipment: Wear footwear and clothing appropriate for weather conditions
Cautions: Poison Oak has been spotted on this hike - be aware.
Terry Deacon will be leading our group from the North side of the Butte to the summit.
Dr. Raylene Gordin will be providing information about the flora and fauna of the area.
Inspired by the Vision - Dedicated to the Work
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Ground Breaking Ceremony
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Hike sponsors:
Samaritan Health Services, the City of Lebanon, NewsTalk 1580 KGAL, Linn Co Federal Credit Union, Economy Supply, Unforgettable 920 KSHO radio, MyKeyWeb and the many dedicated BLT volunteers.
Leashed dogs NOT ALLOWED due to several issues (Poison Oak, Private Property and Rough Terrain) on hike. Note that on most BLT hikes Leashed dogs are allowed.
Build Lebanon Trails Web Site by MyKeyWeb
For More Information, Contact Mark Swenson, (541) 258-4287 or email. Built Lebanon Trails Official Web Site.
All are invited to BLT's public meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lebanon Senior Center. Come and learn more about our current and future projects and what you can do to help at our next meeting on April 8th.
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Philomath High School Disney High School Musical : Wednesday, April 9 - Saturday, April 12. Curtain for this spectacular event will be 7:30 pm. Tickets for the show will range in price from $5.00 general admission (bleacher seating) to $20. Pre-sale tickets, which bring a $5.00 discount - EXCEPT general admission - will be available at the high school front office during regular school hours.
Flat Coated Retriver Society of America: Monday, April 7th - Friday, April 11th. Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 509-697-4679.
Skills USA Oregon Skills Championships & Leadership Conference: Friday, April 11 - Saturday, April 12, Linn Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd, Albany, free, 503-385-4637
Northwest Buckskins: Friday April 11 - Sunday, April 13, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 503-930-3967, free
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Town Hall Monday: , March 31, 6 to 9 pm at the CH2MHill Alumni Center on the OSU campus.
Albany Civic Theater "The Drawer Boy" : Thursday, April 3 - Saturday, April 5th, 8pm, Albany Civic Theater, 111 First St SW, Albany, $, 541-928-4603
Oregon Paint Horse Club : Friday April 4th - Sunday April 6, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 541-936-1944, free
Oregon Scottish Heritage Festival & Car Show: Saturday, April 5, 2008, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Willamette Event Center, Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, OR. Adults - $6.00, Seniors & Students - $5.00, Under 12 - Free, Phone: 541-451-3815
Jeff Nicholson Concert: Sunday, April 6th, 6:00pm, Maranatha Christian Fellowship, 2815 Pine Street S.E. (one block west of Geary Street on the corner of 28th Avenue), Albany, Oregon 97322. (541) 928-6420
Jeff Nicholson was the former bass player for Sammy Hagar prior to becoming a premier Christian Rock Musician and playing bass and traveling with the Darrell Mansfield Band, Idol Cure, Benny Hester, and others. Currently, Jeff is the Music Director for KAJO Radio in Grants Pass, Oregon when he isn't traveling and sharing his musical gifts at various churches up and down the west coast. Redeemed Classics - "We Ain't In Nashville Anymore, Toto! Concerts...". Jeff has put together the most eclectic collection of classic hits and redeemed them for the King of kings. If you love the classics, from the Eagles to James Brown to Sinatra, this concert is for you! You can hear a sample of Jeff Nicholson's music, Redeemed Classics, on iTunes.
MARCH 2008
Northwest Horse Fair and Expo
Friday, March 28 - Sunday, March 30,
Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, OR
Northwest Horse Fair and Expo returns to Albany, Oregon for its ninth year March 28th through the 30th, and will feature an impressive list of renowned clinicians and presenters, diverse commercial displays, the popular Breed Showcases and Stallion reviews and new features including Craig Cameron's Extreme Cowboy Race(tm).
Presenters this year include Craig Cameron's "Ride Smart" clinics; Ken McNabb, "Discovering the Horseman Within"; Jane Armour, "Hunters & Jumpers"; Jeremy Steinberg, "Dressage"; Cleve Wells, "Western Pleasure" and Bob Jeffreys & Suzanne Sheppard, "Teaching Two as One".
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A Native Texan Craig Cameron, one of the original clinicians, is on the road more than 44 weeks a year covering 80,000 miles demonstrating the style of horsemanship he has perfected in the last 23 years. Called the "public defender of the horse," Craig dedicates himself to those who educate their horses by first educating themselves. At an age where most have long since retired the thought of starting colts, Craig Cameron, known as "The Cowboy's Clinician," starts hundreds of horses each year in addition to his four-day clinics held at his ranches in Bluff Dale, TX and Lincoln, NM. He blends education with entertainment and has created a program that builds confidence and trust between man and horse. Rather than fight the animal, he offers patience and understanding that leaves the horse wanting to do what is asked of him.
In the early 80's Craig was fortunate to meet a man named Ray Hunt who opened his eyes to the art of working through understanding when training horses. Building upon his experiences, Craig uses a philosophy of teaching that eliminates rough handling of horses earning him a well-deserved international following. Craig, a life-long rancher, working cowboy and horse trainer, has just about done it all from cow-calf, stocker operations, custom hay-baling, or capturing wild cattle for fellow ranchers. After years of bull riding on the professional rodeo circuit and successfully operating his cattle business, Craig, decided that it was truly the horse that attracted him.
Craig Cameron will not only present clinics at the 2008 Northwest Horse Fair & Expo, he will also conduct his Extreme Cowboy Race(tm) each day at the event. The Extreme Cowboy Race(tm)-as seen on RFD-TV- is a timed and judged race through an obstacle course that is designed not only to push horse and rider teams out of their traditional "comfort zones," but also to test communication between horse and rider and the horsemanship skills and athletic abilities of each competitor. Spectators will find the competition exciting and entertaining to watch while contenders will address its challenges in a race for $7,200 in cash prizes, and the title of "Extreme Cowboy Race Champion."
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Breaking News:
Rick Lamb to record the Horse Show at the Expo
Recording Session Times:
Friday 3/28, 10:30a
Friday 3/28, 5:00pm
Saturday 3/29, 11:00am
Saturday 3/29, 6:00pm
Sunday 3/30, 1:00pm
Rick Lamb at NW Horse Show and Expo
Rick Lamb, Host of The Horse Show that airs Sunday 9:06 - 10:00am on KGAL.
"The Horse Show Live" with Rick Lamb presented by Daily 72, will also be appearing daily with live interviews and presentations. The Horse Show is a nation wide radio show that airs locally on NewsTalk 1580 KGAL 9:06 to 10:00 am Sundays.
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Although the Extreme Cowboy Race(tm) at the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo is not currently scheduled to be filmed for broadcast, the competition will include many of the same elements, excitement associated with Craig Cameron's televised productions in Texas. A maximum of 36 horse/rider teams will be selected through an application process by Mr. Cameron for participation in the race.
The first 12 teams will compete the evening of Thursday, March 27th. The second round of 12 teams will compete Friday, March 28th with the remaining 12 teams competing Saturday, March 29th. The top twelve horse and rider teams will advance to the Extreme Cowboy Race(tm) finals on Sunday, March 30th.
Back by popular demand this year, Ken McNabb started his equine experience on a two-week pack trip when he was 10 days old. Like most kids who grow up on ranches, Ken was working cattle and training his own horses while still in grade school. Throughout high school, he picked up extra money breaking colts for neighbors. By the early 1990's, Ken's natural ability and his love for horses led him to consider studying professional horse training as a career. Around that time John Lyons, with his psychological approach and gentle training methods, was beginning to gain national acceptance and in 1993, Ken became one of the first certified John Lyons Trainers. The ranchers back home were skeptical of these gentle methods, but as Ken began producing better saddle horses, the doubts disappeared. The demand for Ken's training time left him fully booked. Realizing that thousands of people were anxious to find better ways of training, Ken began teaching his techniques in 1996.
Since that time, Ken has taught thousands of students. He has had clinics from coast to coast, from Texas to Alaska. Universally, his students agree that he is a master communicator who makes training easy to understand and workable for both young and old. Ken is committed to transferring his expertise to his students so that they can become the rider/trainer themselves. He believes that with the right training, mediocre horses can become good, and good horses can become great. He has always believed that any rider, and any horse, can find their best potential given the right opportunity. He offers a unique environment where the horse is trained using the best methods, and the rider is coached to bring their personal best into the arena. Ken's faith in Christ, along with his commitment to strong family values and patriotism, help make him the kind of speaker/trainer people enjoy.
New this year, Jane Armour will be at the Expo presenting Hunter Jumper clinics. Armour grew up in a small rural town in Scotland, and was lucky enough to have her own ponies. The pleasure and passion she discovered in her early childhood created a desire to be around horses as much as possible. The desire to learn all that she could lead her to train for the British Horse Society Examinations with the British Olympic Dressage Trainer. During her training she learned that a systematic training program builds a sound happy horse that is relaxed, confident and successful. She has not deviated from these principles in over thirty-five years of teaching and training. Jane competed successfully in Scotland, England and Ireland in dressage, eventing and show hunter classes with numerous horses. Wins included hunter classes at the Royal Highland Show in Scotland and light-weight hunter championship at Balmoral, Northern Ireland. During this time she became a dressage judge and started the first Scottish Dressage Championships. In Great Britain the British Horse Society is the lead body for advice and training. She became an Examiner in 1976 for the British Horse Society and worked for many years training and testing professional riders and instructors. After relocating to Ireland in 1994, she expanded the breeding part of the business and became a judge for ridden hunters for the Irish Horse Shows Association. She now travels extensively in the States and in Scotland and Ireland offering clinics and workshops to riders and trainers who want to build a strong relationship with their horse or students. Jane has written one book, Steps to Success through Clinics and Confidence, and is currently working on a second book for parents and trainers about the emotional value of riding for children. She has two DVD's 'Reach out for Confidence' and 'A Bit of Understanding'.
Jeremy Steinberg made his first appearance at a national venue in 1996 at the USDF Young Rider Championship where he earned Individual Gold Medal and helped to win the Team Silver Medal for Region 6. Since then, he has gained much attention in regional and national dressage press as "one to watch" among world class US competitors. Jeremy and his most recent FEI partner, Parocco, had extremely successful show seasons in 2005, 2006 and early 2007 at Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle. This exceptional partnership resulted in their making the 2007 US League Final and earning the invitation to compete in the invitational only competition at the World Cup before Parocco's well deserved retirement. During 2007, Parocco and Jeremy earned the Oregon Dressage Society's Good Sportsmanship and Horse Ambassador awards for bringing international level dressage home to Oregon. Jeremy and Parocco won both in 2005 and 2006 the Region 6, Northwest Dressage and Oregon Dressage Society's yearly Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle Championships.
Jeremy's accomplishments also include riding in numerous United States Dressage Federation training symposiums with some of the greatest trainers in the world. Along with training over 10 horses to Grand Prix Dressage, Jeremy has been long listed numerous times by the United States Equestrian Federation for both the developing rider program and for the last World Equestrian Games. Jeremy teaches daily lessons to riders of all levels, training and showing horses from Training Level through Grand Prix. Jeremy enjoys teaching, emphasizing an environment conducive to learning classical dressage and good horsemanship. His goal is for students to understand the basic philosophies of dressage, enabling them to work successfully with their own horses. Jeremy has become a much sought after clinician in the United States and Canada.
In the circles of pleasure horse owners, trainers, and riders, Cleve Wells is a name that is commonly heard and spoken, and with good reason. Cleve has ridden two separate horses to World Championships in the same year, Radical Rodder in Sr. Western Pleasure and Zippo Can Do in Jr. Western Pleasure. Though it isn't the first time an individual trainer has done this, it has been many years since the feat was last accomplished. The World Championships for Radical Rodder and Zippo Can Do aren't the only accomplishments under Cleve's belt. Add to them fifteen other horses he has led to World Championships! But his talent doesn't end there either...Cleve has been described by other trainers and horsemen as 'a true thinker, way ahead of his time' his ideas are innovative and creative. He has taken his skills as a trainer and rider and expanded to teaching not only other trainers who have worked with him but also through his seminars where he takes his training on the road. Cleve hosts several clinics in which he teaches his program to others in person.
Another great addition this year will be Bob Jeffreys and Suzanne Sheppard Teaching Two as One(tm). Bob Jeffreys' passion for horses and years of personal experience and work with various trainers led him to develop the Partnership Training for Horse and Rider(r) system. His training methods encompass the most effective techniques available. Bob's unique Vowel Method of Applied Pressure(tm) enhances the rider's ability to communicate with the horse by gaining control over specific body parts. Bob has taken the time to consider training from the horse's perspective. He carefully analyzes whether the horse is afraid, or is simply confused about what is being asked. Through this thorough, thoughtful and concentrated process, Bob has been able to discard many unproductive methods and devices. In addition to communicating with specific body parts, Bob's methods focus on training the horse to become a willing partner, as well as mastering riding techniques that improve this partnership.
Bob works with a wide variety of breeds including Quarter Horses, Paints, Thoroughbreds, Morgans, Arabs, Icelandics, Norwegian Fjords, Saddlebreds, Missouri Fox Trotters and Standardbreds. He also writes a column that is featured in New York Horse, Infohorse.com.
Suzanne Sheppard (Centered Riding(r) Level 3 Instructor/Clinician) grew up in Virginia, taking English riding lessons from the time she was five years old. She enjoyed showing and trail riding her own horses throughout her childhood. As an adult Suzanne studied T'ai Chi Chuan, eventually becoming a T'ai Chi instructor, while also earning her Master's Degree in Education. After teaching elementary school for 10 years and establishing a successful private tutoring practice Suzanne was inspired to return to the equestrian world, where she could pursue her love of beautiful movement with horses. Since graduating from Bob Jeffreys' first Trainer Education Program she has worked with a variety of horse breeds and their riders to cultivate better equitation through a focus on body awareness, feel, balance, timing and communication.
Her background in natural horsemanship, martial arts and education led her to study with Sally Swift and many other very gifted Centered Riding(r) instructors, earning her current qualifications. Suzanne has been featured on various radio and TV shows, and has worked with Bob to develop and produce their Self-Help Series for Riders New & Returning to Horses, a triple video/DVD set.
The three-day equine exposition is an excellent opportunity to improve your horsemanship skills whether you're a beginner or expert rider. The line-up of diverse clinicians ensures that riders of any discipline will learn new skills to improve their riding and enjoyment of their horses. This Expo is designed to meet the needs of the expert as well as the beginning horse enthusiast. In addition to the instructional sessions in the lecture halls, arenas and courtyard, attendees will enjoy two big buildings of commercial vendors featuring the latest innovations in the equine industry and entertaining equine demonstrations and presentations including the very popular Friday evening Equine Extravaganza, drill teams, dancing horses and more.
Sunday, March 30th is LMF Feed Youth Day. Admission is free to 4-H and Pony Club members 18 years and under presenting a current club ID at the gate. Clinics and Lectures presented that day by Bob Jeffreys and Suzanne Sheppard will be geared specifically toward youth audiences.
The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo is sponsored by a variety of area companies including SilverLite Trailers, Coastal Farm & Ranch, NW Rider Magazine, the official publication, Andis Clippers, LMF Feed Stores, Orthoflex Saddleworks, Inc., Embroidery Creations and Guaranty RV & 5th Wheel Centers. For more information contact the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo at www.equinepromotions.net, by phone (765) 655-2107 or via e-mail at jjcloe@equinepromotions.net.
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Willamette Valley Community Orchestra: Saturday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 23, at 4:00 p.m. Linn-Benton Community College's Russell Tripp Performance Center (Albany).
This weekends Ingural Concert featuring Mozart's "Magic Flute" Overture, Bizet's "Carmen Suite No. 1" , "Carmen Suite No. 2", and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 1 in C Major". The first concert is at the Ashbrook Independent School's Theater (Corvallis). Admission: $10 adults / $5 seniors & college/university students / Children are FREE with paid adult.
"NEWLY FORMED WILLAMETTE VALLEY COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
TO OFFER INAUGURAL CONCERT"
"Nature abhors a vacuum" as the saying goes. It seems that there is a great deal of truth in that oft repeated quote credited to Aristotle. Right here in the Willamette Valley, the truth of this statement is being borne out by the recent formation of a new community-based symphony orchestra - the Willamette Valley Community Orchestra (WVCO). The speed with which this new ensemble took shape is nearly breathtaking. In the course of a couple of months, it has traveled from a brief thought in a collegial conversation to an actual symphony orchestra that is about to have its first performances!
Sponsored by both the OSU Music Department and Linn-Benton Community College's Arts & Communication Division, the WVCO has an official roster of 44 instrumentalists representing Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Sweet Home, Scio, Junction City, and Eugene. Many of these players have performed with the Eugene Symphony, Oregon Mozart Players, Corvallis-OSU Symphony, Newport Symphony, and other regional orchestras. As a result of this tremendous interest in the organization, a player's committee has been formed and the initial paperwork has been completed to begin the process of attaining the organization's non-profit (501c3) status with both the state and federal governments.
"It isn't our intention to reinvent the New York Philharmonic nor is it our intent or in the best interest of the Willamette Valley for us to create an ensemble that reproduces exactly what the Corvallis-OSU Symphony is doing" says Sean Paul Mills, Music Director & Conductor of the WVCO. Rather, the WVCO is strongly committed to creating a multi-faceted ensemble that will provide not only the opportunity for players who "either can't afford the intense time required for participating in the Corvallis-OSU Symphony or simply don't have the experience to play in a semi-professional environment." The role of the Willamette Valley Community Orchestra is to offer opportunities for local performers to "appear as soloists with the orchestra, participate in pre-concert discussions about what the music and the musical experience means to them, develop community outreach and educational programs, and to become an integral part of the Willamette Valley." With that in mind, one of the WVCO's principal goals is to make concerts affordable and easy to attend. "We are structuring our ticket prices so that not only will the WVCO be able to pay its expenses but also so that families with young children will be able to attend as will individuals and families on fixed or limited incomes. We don't want to turn away anyone that wants to participate in a concert experience."
Unlike most Classical music performances, Mills prefers more intimate and relaxed settings for making music. While in Arizona, he created the Music at Red Rocks Concert Series at The Church of the Red Rocks where audiences could sit so close to the guest performers (including groups such as the Alley Cats, Chicago Brass, El Mariachi Tapatio, and Luther College's Nordic Choir) that they could "see the color of the performer's eyes. I hope that we can do the same thing with our audiences in Albany and Corvallis. It is so amazing for a young child or first-time concert attendee to sit near the orchestra and let the moment surround you and draw you in. Music is a participatory art, not some static event where you sit rigidly for the duration and then leave. I want our audiences to enjoy the experience . . . move to the music if they are so inclined, tap their feet, applaud in-between movements, whatever."
With that in mind, the WVCO is offering pre-concert discussions with its music director, musicians, soloists, and other invited guests. These informal discussion are being called "What the Music means to Me", will occur 30 minutes before each WVCO performance, and will provide an opportunity for the audience to interact with the performers and to learn more about the music that they will be hearing performed on the concert.
"It is absolutely thrilling, and nearly overwhelming, to see what a wonderful opportunity this orchestra is for so many Willamette Valley residents. I am nearly speechless with excitement as we get closer and closer to our first performances on March 22 and 23" says Mills. "We have a fine, community-based orchestra filled with absolutely delightful people . . . I only hope that the word will get out and we will see families, couples, and music enthusiasts of all kinds at our performances."
Saturday, March 22, 1:30p & 5p, Rose Quarter - Rose Garden , Portland, Oregon.
Tickets are priced at $35.00, $28.00, $23.00 and $18.00. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Rose Quarter Box Office (M-F 10a-5p), all participating Safeway/ Tickets West outlets, by calling 877.789.ROSE (7673), or at ComcastTIX.com. For more information please visit RoseQuarter.com. Prices do not include service charges. For Groups of 10+ please call 503.963.4400. To receive event notices, pre-sale opportunities, discounts and prizes join our free Rose Quarter CyberClub at RoseQuarter.com.
The most successful family entertainment band in history, The Wiggles, are coming to the Rose Garden on March 22nd for two shows on their most rhythmic adventure to date as they invite fans to "Romp Bomp A Stomp," do "The Monkey Dance," and "Move like an Emu." Join The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers as part of the All-New concert tour, "Pop Go The Wiggles Live!" in Portland.
Come and wiggle in the aisles as the "Pop Go The Wiggles Live!" Tour brings The Wiggles' highly interactive, fun and educational message to Portland. Audience participation features include:
o Having fun with your favorite wiggly pal as they sing and dance through the audience
o Start the fun at home by creating a Wiggles sign and/or dressing up as your favorite character
o Yelling "Wake up, Jeff!" whenever the loveable Purple Wiggle falls asleep onstage.
o Bringing roses for dancing pal Dorothy the Dinosaur, and bones for canine comedian Wags the Dog, that The Wiggles and Wiggly Dancers collect during the show.
About The Wiggles
The Wiggles, the world's #1 preschool band, performed 300 shows to more than 1.5 million fans since 2005 in the United States alone. The Wiggles perform over 200 shows annually across four continents. Fans can catch The Wiggles twice daily on Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney(tm) block. The Wiggles have sold more than 22.5 million videos in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
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Marrow Donor Drive: Sunday March 16th 11am-pm (Albany) and Monday, March 17th 3-7pm (Salem). Albany and Salem National Guard Armories. 541-619-2440. This drive will benefit Isabella Maria Brown who is five years old and is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant.
Willamette Valley Concert Band: Russian Music Concert: Sunday, March 16th, 3pm, Russell Tripp Performing Arts Center. Center, LBCC
East Linn Christian Academy (ELCA) Auction: Saturday, March 15th at Lebanon's Boys and Girls Club. Breakfast 7:00am, Silent Auction 8:00am, Live Auction 10:00am.
Auction items include: JVC Home DVD Digital Home Theater System, This great Theater System has a 5 Disc Changer with 1,000W of Mega Power. The omni-directional surround speakers give you a wider sound field and realistic acoustic ambience, also Eagle Crest Resort 4 days - 3 night stay, March 23-25, 2008, (Spring Break), This 2 bedroom condominium unit will sleep up to 6. The unit has a full kitchen with microwave, stove, dishwasher, oven, gas fireplace, washer/dryer, TV, VCR/DVD player, private deck and barbecue. Access to indoor & outdoor tennis, racquetball courts indoor & outdoor swimming pools, biking & jogging trails, bike rentals, 2 golf courses and putting course are on site.
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Auction at East Linn Christian Academy
Thanks for all who helped support the 23rd Annual East Linn Christian Academy Auction (ELCA) held at the school in Lebanon on Saturday, March 15th. |
Below pictures mixes of the live event as broadcast from location on our sister station 920 KSHO.
(top) Wide Angle Picture of auction floor from Gym Seats
(left center)- antique mirror and chest
(center)- Man perusing auction catalog in comfort
(right center top)- Prize Package Display (top)
(right center bottom)- Quilt
(Bottom left)- Deserts and goodies for sale | (Bottom right)- auction items
Download Free Mp3 of Radio Broadcast
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You can download the entire broadcast with Jim Willhight and Bill Diamond spinning the Greatest Music of All Time. This was a live, on location three-hour broadcast from location as aired on sister station Unforgettable 920 KSHO.
[High Quality- 64 Mb file]
[Medium Quality 32 Mb file]
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(below) Picture mix of the Chicken BBQ Cooking Processes. Approximately 200 chickens were on the grill. Note the heavy smoke, which drifted into the ARC Gym where we were broadcasting live. It was even smokier than the camera captured. That's a lot of chicken!
Mix of pictures from ELCA 2008 Auction BBQ Dinner Preparation by Jim Willhight. Web Programming and Image composition by Willhight Programming and Web Services: .
Linn County Republican's Lincoln Day Dinner: Saturday, March 15th, 5:00 PM - Social Hour 6:00 PM - Seated Dinner Served, Teen Challenge Center (old Shedd High School), 31700 Fayetteville Rd, Shedd, OR. $250.00 for a table of 8 $25.00 per individual $30.00 at the door. Address your questions concerning this event to Liz VanLeeuween at (541) 369-2544 or Bob McNitt at (503) 769-2520. Download Response form (PDF File).
Choice of entrée: Prime Rib or Chicken Cordon Bleu. Please return your reservation form and prepayment checks no later than March 1, 2008. Tickets will be held at the door. Seating is limited to 400 and will be on a first come-first served basis. This year's guest speaker is Kerry Tymchuk, Oregon Chief of Staff for Senator Gordon Smith and former staffer to both Senator Bob Dole and Elizabeth Dole. Tymchuk is also author/co-author of several books. He most recently co-authored "One Tough Mother" with Gert Boyle, Chairman of the Board of Columbia Sportswear, in writing her biography.
Linn County Republican Chairman Bob McNitt says, "It is our hope to have most of our Linn County Republican officials at this event so that attendees can get better acquainted with those they have elected to public office."
The reason for having the Lincoln Day event in March rather than the traditional February is that the Oregon Legislature has scheduled a trial annual session for this February which might make it difficult for Linn's six Republican Senate and House members to attend.
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Community Hike
Burkhart Creek Trail
Saturday, March 8th, 10:00am
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Hike: Burkhart Creek Trail
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate (Uneven Terrain)
Length of Time: 1 1/2 hours (@ 1 mph / 30 min @ 3 mph
Length: 1.5 miles
Inspired by the Vision - Dedicated to the Work
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Ground Breaking Ceremony
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The hike will begin at the gravel parking area of the Lebanon Fire Hall
1050 West Oak Street (Fire Station)
Watch for BLT signs
The gravel parking area for the Fire Hall can be reached by turning west onto Oak Street at the intersection of Oak and Main by City Hall.
Proceed west on Oak until you reach S. 12th St.
Turn onto S. 12th St. and BLT signs will direct you to the parking area.
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City of Lebanon Maintenance Services Division Manager Rod Sell and BLT volunteers will provide information about the development of the Burkhart Creek Trail and how this trail is an intricate part of the overall BLT trail system.
Hike sponsors:
Samaritan Health Services, the City of Lebanon, NewsTalk 1580 KGAL, Linn Co Federal Credit Union, Economy Supply, Unforgettable 920 KSHO radio, MyKeyWeb and the many dedicated BLT volunteers.
Leashed dogs welcome on hike.
Build Lebanon Trails Web Site by MyKeyWeb
For More Information, Contact Mark Swenson, (541) 258-4287.
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Albany Civic Theater Presents: Hello, Dolly: Running through Saturday, March 8th, Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. SW, Albany, Oregon, 97321
Book by: Michael Stewart, Music and Lyrics by: Jerry Herman, Based on the play "The Matchmaker" by Thorton Wilder, Directed by Christi Sears. Suitable for all ages.
The original Broadway production, with Carol Channing in the title role, played for 2844 performances, making it the longest-playing Broadway musical of its time. Winner of 10 Tony Awards , the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Musical and many other awards.
Classic musical hits include Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Ribbons Down My Back, Before the Parade Passes By, Elegance, It Only Takes A Moment and So Long, Dearie, as well as the unforgettable title tune.
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Cast of characters:
Harriet Nixon - Dolly Levi
Ed Beaudry - Horace Vandergelder
Mat Genuser - Cornelius Hackle
Lance Duddlesten - Barnaby Tucker
Erin Creager- Mrs. Irene Malloy
Meghan Duddlesten - Minne Fay
Jered Hernandez - Ambrose
Tiffany Welch - Ermengarde
Rebecca Douglas - Ernestina
Tony DeMeo - Rudolph
Douglas Hambley - Stanley
Jackie Tasker - Mrs. Rose
Bernadette Feyerherm - The Judge
Cathy Sams - Court Clerk
Kevin Nordquist - Policeman
Cameron Graham - Hank/ First Cook
Jim Schweitzer - Second Cook
John daCunha - Fritz
Jack Peters - Harry
Luke Hooten - Louie
David Allen - Danny
Bryan Houde - Manny
Children's chorus:Michelle Beaudry, Ara Duddlesten, Molly Duddlesten, Allison Jackson, Taylor Moffatt, Katie Beth Sramek, Sophie Welch, Brandon Rosevear Wingo
Chorus:Alexandre Bellemare, Jillian Bower, Maegan Christoson, Sharon Edwards, Nancy Homan, Carrie Jansen, Mirinda Keeling, Megan Lofgren, Stephanie Lunceford, Kim Mainord, Alexa Miller, Marissa Miller
The director: Christi Sears has become ACT's top director of musicals, with a string of successes including The Rocky Horror Show, The Pirates of Penzance, Into the Woods and last season's You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. A long-time board member, she served three terms as president. Christi lives and works in Albany.
Web links
Hello, Dolly - Tams-Witmark summary
Hello, Dolly from wikipedia
Hello Dolly - Internet Broadway Database
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NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo: Friday, March 7, 2008 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM), Saturday, March 8, 2008 (Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), Willamette Event Center, Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, OR.
Operation Homefront Bowling Tournament: Saturday, March 8th, Registration 12:00 noon, Tournament starts at 1:00pm. AMF Bowling Alley (behind Fred Meyer), Albany, OR.
$12 for adults, $10 for youth 16 & younger. You can also help by bringing something that we can ship to our soldiers in monthly gift boxes. Examples: baby wipes, jerky, granola bars, hard candy, cookies, trail mix, snack crackers in small packages. There will prizes and lots of fun. Jeanne (541) 979-6006 or Christine S (541) 258-8593. OPERATION HOMEFRONT: provides emergency assistance & morale to our troops, the families they leave behind, & the wounded warriors when they return home.
Pink Ribbon Tea: Saturday., March 8th, 1:30PM, Albany Senior Center Historic Downtown Albany. To benefit the Breast & Cervical Cancer Coalition's
Free Mammogram and Education Programs in Linn, Benton & Lincoln counties.
A Frivolous Event for a Fabulous Cause. Delightful Tea, 5-course high tea with specialties from tearooms, chocolatiers, bakeries, restaurants and caterers throughout the Mid-valley. Society Hat Show and Competition: Red Hats - Pink Hats - Society Hats - Wild Hats. Sponsored by Keepsake Photography ~ Albany
Louise-Annette Burgess - Independent Mary Kay Director. Also there will be a Silent Auction featuring a fun selection of tempting items... Bed & Breakfast stays, Teatime at Tearooms from the Valley to the Coast, pampering baskets, art and more! Email reservations@pinkribbontea.org or call (541) 981-9082. $20 per person ~ Advance Sale Only. Limited Seating ~ Early Reservations Strongly Recommended. Call to reserve individually, for your chapter or group. Silent auction items and cash donations invited!
Children's Performing Arts Series:
African Storytellers - Facets of Africa, Saturday, March 1st, 10am-noon, Linn Benton Community College Forum, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, 541-917-7755, free
Local performers relate colorful legends and share personal experiences reflecting the diversity of African and African-American life. Children, artists, and audiences are challenged by the performances that awaken new ideas, promote cultural awareness and present opportunities to learn from one another. Their programs, whether folk arts or fine arts, celebrate the diversity of human experiences by showcasing the rich fabric of cultures, ethnicities, and histories within our community.
Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) Travel Series America's Parklands with Gray Warriner, Sunday March 9, 2008, 2 p.m. in the Russell Tripp Performance Center on the LBCC Main Campus.
Cost is $7 for adults and $6 for Seniors (age 62 and older) and Students season passports are $20. Tickets are now on sale on-line and at the box office. If you are not on our mailing list, sign up today by calling (541) 917-4531.
Oregon Family Equestrian Activities: Saturday, March 1, 2008. 8:30 AM, Open Schooling Show, 503-587-8644
Albany Rifle & Pistol Club Spring Gun Show: Saturday, March 1, 2008 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM), Sunday, March 2, 2008 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM). For information contact Dave Engel at 541-979-1331
"Stuart Little" LBCC's 33rd Annual Children's Play: Sunday, March 2, 3-4pm, LBCC's Russell Tripp Performance Center, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, 541-917-4531
FEBRUARY 2008
"Stuart Little" LBCC's 33rd Annual Children's Play: Sunday, February 24th. 3-4pm, LBCC's Russell Tripp Performance Center, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, 541-917-4531
4th Annual Bridal Show: Sunday, February 24th, noon-5pm, Santiam Place Wedding & Event Hall, 139 Main St, Lebanon, 541-259-4255, free
Sassy Katz: Friday, February 29 - Sunday March 2, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 541-726-5259
Newport Seafood & Wine Festival: Friday February 22nd, Saturday, February 23rd, and Sunday 24th, 2008, Newport, Oregon. Presented by the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. Since 1978 the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival has attracted visitors from around the world to the central Oregon coast. This year's festival promises to be packed with all of the fun, food and wine you've come to know and love at the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival!
Mid-Willamette Valley Sportsman, Boat & RV Show Friday:, February 22 3-8pm, Saturday, February 23 10am-8pm and Sunday February 24th 11am-6pm, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 503-364-1716
Children's Performing Arts Series:
Tears of Joy Puppet Theater , Saturday, February 23rd, 10am-noon, Linn Benton Community College Forum, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, 541-917-7755, free
Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre brings amazing puppetry to audiences throughout the U.S. and abroad. Recognized nationally for its commitment to excellence and innovation, its acclaimed school programs introduce children to the magic of the performing arts. These programs:
* Stimulate creativity and imagination.
* Introduce students to folk tales, myths, and legends.
* Encourage exploration of stories from other cultures.
Central Linn H. S. FFA Alumni Ugly Truck Contest: Saturday, February 23rd Entries need to be in place by 11:00 am, judging by 12:00 noon, Shedd Cafe on Hwy 99E in Shedd. $20.00 for adults to enter their trucks and $5.00 for children to enter their trucks. Categories are Ugliest, Muddiest, Rustiest, Most Unusual, etc. The C. L. FFA Alumni is sponsoring the contest to support and publicize the C. L. H. S. FFA Chapter. The contest is being held during Nat'l FFA week. FFA is a national vo-ag program for high school students with an interest in agriculture.
Willamette Valley Team Penning: Friday February 15 - Sunday, 17, 8am, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 541-926-4166, free
Comedy Night featuring Mr. Steve Mittleman: Saturday, February 16th, 2008 at 7:00pm, Sweet Home High School Auditorium, Sweet Home, OR.
Mr. Steve Mittleman a nationally recognized comedian is from the L.A. area. Steve has been featured on the Tonight Show (both with Johnny and Jay), the Dave Letterman show, Comedy Central, and numerous shows on Showtime and HBO. He's opened for Steve Martin, Jerry Seinfeld, Natalie Cole and Sheena Easton...just to name a few. He has been featured in several films including Roxanne with Steve Martin, Out of Towners, Radio Days, and Rich Boys. Steve was also the winner of the New York Big Laff Off on Showtime. You might also recognize Steve from the television show EXTREME MAKEOVER.
This event is sponsored by the Oak Heights Parent/Teacher Committee. Funds raised for this event will be used to assist with the purchasing of new playground equipment for our school. This event is NOT for small children. Teens/Young Adults are fine. We've asked the comedians to speak on family-oriented content. Tickets are non-refundable and there is no priority seating.
Tickets are on sale for $18 each at: Sweet Home City Hall, Deb and Beth's Salon, The New Era, Oak Heights Elementary School or contact Kristin Adams at 367-6962.
The Event will be held at the Sweet Home High School Auditorium on Saturday, February 16th, 2008 at 7:00pm.
Linn County Small Woodland Tree Seedling Sale, Saturday, February 16, 2008, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Linn County Fair and Expo Center, Albany, OR. Many varieties of Conifer and hardwood seedlings for sale ranging from $0.75 to $5.00. For more information contact Sherm Sallee at 541-451-5322.
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Moscow Circus ~ Eugene
Sunday, February 17th, 2008 at 4 pm, Hult Center
Tickets: 541 682 5000 ~ www.hultcenter.org
The Moscow Circus is one of the crown jewels of Russian cultural heritage and is the standard by which other circuses are judged Its Death defying acts, beautiful artistry and humorous clowns have wowed audiences all over the globe. The Balalaika trio that accompanies the show is comprised of master musicians, conservatory graduates who have become laureates on their instruments.
The Moscow Circus(r) will be performing at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, February 17th at 4 pm, presented by Artbeat. Ticket can be purchased by calling (541) 682 5000 or going on line to www.hultcenter.org or visiting the box office, 7th and Willamette, downtown Eugene. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Information about the show can be found at www.artbeatshows.org Prices range from $39.00, 32.00, 26.00, 18.00 - Student/Youth $6.00 off
The Moscow Circus(r) is for children and adults alike with each show beginning as soon as the audience enters the theater. The foyer is filled with Russian musicians, clowns, costumed performers and dancers, and theatergoers walk directly from the street into a traditional Russian Folk Festival atmosphere.
The current show "A Russian Folk Fair" is based on centuries-old Russian traditions and fables and is narrated by mythical Russian characters. The production is a dramatic tale told and based on a foundation of the circus arts, and the famed performers of the Moscow Circus in a Theater-Circus format. Combined with Russian folk musicians, singer, dancers, human puppets and ornate costumes and backdrops, the show combines drama, cultural history and most of all, the excitement and entertainment that can only be created by some of the greatest circus performers on earth.
With its rich tradition and enviable reputation, The Moscow Circus continues to be the standard by which all other circuses are judged. Produced on a proscenium stage, The Moscow Circus shows allow audiences everywhere to experience one of the crown jewels of Russia's rich cultural heritage, and an evening of unforgettable excitement. Sasha and Lena Vosk of the Global Entertainment Productions have been producing and successfully touring the Moscow Circus in North America since 1998.
"They have the crowd on the palm of their hands in an instant, "ooohing" and "aaahing" at each remarkable and seemingly dangerous feat, clapping along to infectious music most have never heard before. These are no ordinary traveling performers; they are the best of the best from a nation where circus is king. It is their artistry that makes this classical circus ever-new. A match for high-powered multi-media entertainment today."
- Dana Larsen, Pilot Tribune, Iowa
HISTORY OF THE RUSSIAN CIRCUS
Since the reign of Catherine the Great, the circus has played an important role in the rich cultural traditions of Russia. In Russia, the circus is regarded as an art form on par with the ballet or opera, a showcase for highly skilled and creative artists.
An Englishman, Charles Hughes, is partly responsible for the huge popularity of the circus in Russia today. A renowned horseman and impresario, Hughes gave a command performance with his troupe of circus entertainers for the court of Catherine the Great. She was immediately captivated by the performances and ordered two circus rings to be built for the entrepreneurial Englishman. Hughes remained in St. Petersburg for a year before returning to England. However his performers, now admired by the Russian nobility, decided to remain behind, thus giving birth to the contemporary Russian circus we know today.
The circus became hugely popular with the Russian people in the 19th century, rapidly becoming one of the chief forms of entertainment. The Nikulin Moscow Circus was founded in 1880, in response to the huge popularity of the art form, and quickly became the most respected and loved circus in Russia. After the turmoil of the 1917 revolution, the founding fathers of the Soviet Union quickly recognized the circus' importance. It was truly popular - egalitarian - form of entertainment, enjoyed by all, regardless of race, language, age, education or class. Requiring great skill, benefiting from creativity and originality, circus nevertheless needs no sophistication. Through the establishment of state circus schools in Moscow and other major cities, circus developed in quality and on a scale unknown in other countries, and from 1950`s became a highly successful cultural export, making frequent tours to the United States and Europe.
At its height, on the eve of the collapse of the Communist regime in the early 1990`s, there were 70 permanent circus buildings and about 50 traveling circuses. The fall of Communism threw this massive cultural organization into disarray, and the future was at times uncertain. However, the Moscow Circus has continued to thrive, recently celebrating its 120 anniversary. With its rich tradition and enviable reputation, the Moscow Russian Circus remains the standard by which others are judged. We are privileged to still have the opportunity to experience one of the jewels of Russia's impressive cultural heritage.
More information is available through the presenter, Artbeat: www.artbeatshows.org. Artbeat is a not-for-profit arts presenting company. 425.444.5052
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Corvallis Area Home & Living Expo: Friday, February 15 (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.), Saturday, February 16th, (10 a.m to 8 p.m.) and Sunday, February 17th, (10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at the Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis, Oregon
This 30th annual Home Show will include an impressive list of major sponsors and runs in conjunction with three other huge events, all in the same location. Here's a partial list of coinciding events and features that make this Home & Living Expo the one for you to be part of!
* Plant sale on site
* Benefit Art Show & Sale on site
* Home-owner seminars all weekend
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Corvallis Community Theater's: Harvey: Friday, February 15 - Sunday February 17, Thursday February 21 - Sunday, February 24th.
Linn County Kennel Club All Breed Akc Dog Show:, Saturday, February 9, 2008, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday, February 10, 2008, Time: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Linn County Fair and Expo Center, Albany, OR. Admission is free / Parking is $5.00 For information call 541-979-9430
CUPID'S COWBOY CHALLENGE ROUGH STOCK RODEO: Saturday, February 9, 2008, 7:30 PM. Linn County Fair and Expo Center, Albany, OR. Admission: $12 in advance / $15 at the door, Kids 6 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at Wilco Farm Stores in Tangent and Stayton, Foothills Farm & Ranch in Lebanon and Champion Feed in Salem. Events include bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, barrel racing, kid's stickhorse race and bull poker. For information call 541-895-5335
Greater Albany Public School Foundations Winterfest: 7:00pm, Saturday, February 2nd, South Albany High School. This year's show will once again feature The Dallas Brass, dinner and a silent auction.
Children's Performing Arts Series: Charles Brown, Saturday, February 9th, 10am-noon, Linn Benton Community College Forum, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, 541-917-7755, free
A hilarious multi-talented performer, Charlie manipulates his props and audiences with breathtaking skill. His special blend of absurd comedy and technical feats create a memorable experience for everyone! He is an extraordinary performer. I think anyone who is lucky enough to attend one of Mr. Brown's performances will come away with a sense of having witnessed a very special human being."
John Magnusson, Human resources director, US Telecom
National Wild Turkey Federation: Friday, February 1, 2008, 5:30 PM. Linn County Fair and Expo Center, Albany, OR. Admission: $55 - Single. $85 - Couple. $25 - Youth. Tickets can be purchased at Albany Guns, Coins & Jewelry. Phone: 541-409-5860
Safari Club International - Santiam River Fundraiser: Saturday, February 2, 2008, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Willamette Event Center Conference Rooms, Linn County Fair and Expo Center, Albany, OR.
Where: Admission is $35.00 Call Dewey France for information 503-363-5644
JANUARY 2008
Children's Performing Arts Series: Greta Pederson , Saturday, January 26th, 10am-noon, Linn Benton Community College Forum, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, 541-917-7755, free
Greta Pedersen will features delightfully innovative performances integrate social and cultural awareness with the language of music. Students play an active part with singing and sign language. All programs connect with state content standards and EALRs in Oregon and Washington. Greta has appeared internationally in concerts, arts festivals, schools, and on television and radio. Her music is licensed to numerous video soundtracks and publishing projects, including Scholastic's Circle Time series. Her "Music Is Magic" video has been broadcast on the Learning Channel.
2008 Mid Winter Festival: Friday, January 25, 2008, Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, OR. For more information contact: Leonard and Marcia Snodgrass
2008chairman@oregonmidwinterfestival.org, 503-589-5555 or Web.
Cub Scout Lock In: Friday, January 18 (6pm) - Saturday, January 19, 2008 (7am), Willamette Event Center, Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, OR. For more information: Eric or Tina Harrison, 541) 259-4491 teeharrison@comcast.net.
This is the 14th annual event and is expected to draw 1200+ youngsters, parents, and community volunteers. Over the course of the past few years it has quickly become the highest attended and favorite event of the local Cub Scouts and their families. Picture an all night slumber party filled with games, competitions, sports activities, music, demonstrations, hobbies, cultural displays, spiritual emphasis, and lots and lots of FUN! Boys have an opportunity to develop interests and skills that may lead to hobbies and life long interests. The activities are continuous, ending with a giant pizza feast, and all night "G" rated movies played on projection screens placed throughout the building.
Albany Civic Theater Presents: Dinner With Friends: Final week of shows: Thursday January 17 - Saturday, January 19, 2008, Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. SW, Albany, Oregon, 97321
Dinner With Friends, by Donald Margulies, directed by Pat Knight
What happens to two married couples - best friends for years - when one of the marriages breaks up? Donald Margulies' 2000 Pulitzer Prize-winner brings intelligence and spiky humor to an all-too-common circumstance of modern life, creating a deeply affecting story that resonates with life, warmth and wisdom.
"A smart and subtle play that understand there are no easy answers as people evolve and relationships settle into routine."- Daily News
"...one of the most complex and convincing portraits of a marriage in recent memory."- The Wall Street Journal
"...entertainment as succulent as it is sobering."- New York Magazine
Adult situations, some profanity and sexual content. Not recommended for children.
Cast of characters:
Gabe - Brian Rhodes
Karen - Adrienne Newman
Beth - Lorraine Sorensen
Tom - Jock Doubleday
Some crew positions remain open. For more information, contact Pat.
The director: Pat Kight directs her 23rd play for ACT; previous productions have ranged from Gross Indecencies, Arcadia, On the Verge and Copenhagen to Mrs. California and last season's Christmas hit, The Homecoming. A past member of the ACT board of directors, Pat lives in Albany and works at Oregon State University.
Web links:
Donald Margulies on wikipedia
lDonald Margulies' faculty page at Yale
Playbill interview with Donald Margulies
Pat's resource page for this production
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Silver Dollar Open Schooling Show: Saturday, January 12, 2008, Time: 7:00 AM, lapooia Arena, Linn County Fair and Expo Center, Albany, OR. For more information contact: Joy Chase, Chairperson, 541-979-5915, joyrtc@hotmail.com. Stall Information / Reservations: Heather Loveall, 541-401-1116, twobitsranch@comcast.net
Mild To Wild Motorsports Swap Meet:
Saturday, January 12, 2008. Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Willamette Event Center - Expo Hall, Linn County Fair and Expo Center, Albany, OR. Admission: Adults - $4.00 / 12 and under free. Vendor Space: $25.00 For more information call Tom Meisner at 541-979-1024
East Albany Lions Club Gun Show:
Saturday, January 12, 2008, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Santiam Building, Linn County Fair and Expo Center, Albany, OR.
Admission - $5.00 per person or $4.00 with NRA card. Phone: 541-928-7710
Children's Performing Arts Series: Matthew Gollub , Saturday, January 12th, 10am-noon, Linn Benton Community College Forum, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, 541-917-7755, free
Over the past twelve years, Matthew has produced 16 books, including The Jazz Fly, a multiple award-winning book with audio CD; Gobble, Quack, Moon (his latest musical book with audio CD); and Cool Melons--Turn to Frogs!, an A.L.A. Notable selection and a Horn Book Fanfare best book of the year. As a speaker, he has inspired hundreds of audiences at schools and conferences nationwide with his storytelling, drumming, and command of three languages - a combination that teachers describe as "unbelievably dynamic."
Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) Travel Series Hawaii paradise with Denise Burkhart, Sunday Jan. 13, 2008, 2 p.m in the Russell Tripp Performance Center on the LBCC Main Campus.
Cost is $7 for adults and $6 for Seniors (age 62 and older) and Students season passports are $20. Tickets are now on sale on-line and at the box office. If you are not on our mailing list, sign up today by calling (541) 917-4531.
Albany Civic Theater Presents: Dinner With Friends: Friday January 11 - Sunday, January 13th (m), and Thursday January 17 - Saturday, January 19, 2008, Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. SW, Albany, Oregon, 97321
Dinner With Friends, by Donald Margulies, directed by Pat Kight
What happens to two married couples - best friends for years - when one of the marriages breaks up? Donald Margulies' 2000 Pulitzer Prize-winner brings intelligence and spiky humor to an all-too-common circumstance of modern life, creating a deeply affecting story that resonates with life, warmth and wisdom.
"A smart and subtle play that understand there are no easy answers as people evolve and relationships settle into routine."- Daily News
"...one of the most complex and convincing portraits of a marriage in recent memory."- The Wall Street Journal
"...entertainment as succulent as it is sobering."- New York Magazine
Adult situations, some profanity and sexual content. Not recommended for children.
Cast of characters:
Gabe - Brian Rhodes
Karen - Adrienne Newman
Beth - Lorraine Sorensen
Tom - Jock Doubleday
Some crew positions remain open. For more information, contact Pat.
The director: Pat Kight directs her 23rd play for ACT; previous productions have ranged from Gross Indecencies, Arcadia, On the Verge and Copenhagen to Mrs. California and last season's Christmas hit, The Homecoming. A past member of the ACT board of directors, Pat lives in Albany and works at Oregon State University.
Web links:
Donald Margulies on wikipedia
lDonald Margulies' faculty page at Yale
Playbill interview with Donald Margulies
Pat's resource page for this production
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Corvallis Community Theater's: Anne of Green Gables: Thursday January 3 - Sunday, January 6th.
Winter Rod and Speed Show: Saturday, January 5, 2008, Time: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Linn County Fair and Expo Center, Albany, OR. Admission is $6.00. Kids 10 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at NAPA Auto Parts stores or at the door. Web or Phone: 503-370-9164
DECEMBER 2007
Corvallis Community Theater's: Anne of Green Gables: Friday, December 28 - Monday December 31, Thursday January 3 - Sunday, January 6th.
Hoof n' Holler: Monday, December 31st, 2007, New Years Eve at the Linn County Fairgrounds. It's Professional Bull riding, a New Year Eve's Dance, The Old West Town, Mechanical Bull, Special Events all part of a New Years Eve Celebration.
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Help those in need this Christmas Season
Give at any of the local Salvation Army Kettles located throughout our listener area.
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Monday, December 24th, 2 - 6pm Live on KGAL
Radio Ray's Musical Christmas Card Program
Encore Performance on Christmas Day
December 25th, 10 am - 2 pm
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Once again this broadcast will also be aired on 920 KSHO (www.ksho.net) and on this web site via mp3 Podcasts.
We have last years world wide web (2006) show available via downloadable
Podcasts on the worldwide on the web.
Also the 2006 Christmas
Holiday Programming Schedule for KGAL. We will have the updated 2007 schedule soon!
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A Holiday Evening with Janet Hackett and Friends: Saturday, December 22 at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational United
Church of Christ in Corvallis.
Janet Hackett is an ) Oregon State University voice instructor. Janet Hackett, a soprano, will joined by fellow OSU faculty members Jay Chen,
trumpet; Robert Brudvig, percussion, and Elizabeth Atchley, accordion and piano; as well as Mike Hackett, trumpet; Lisa Taylor, clarinet
and Lisa Boylan, organ.
They will perform music by Handel, Vivaldi, Mozart, E. Power Biggs, and other familiar music in the spirit of the holiday season.
Hackett, an Oregon native, graduated from Northwestern University in Illinois and received her master's degree in vocal
performance from the Eastman School of Music in New York. She has performed with the Portland Opera, The Corvallis-OSU Symphony
Orchestra, Bravo! Vancouver, Willamette Concert Opera, and Bel Canto Northwest.
A former professional choral singer, she also appeared with the Oregon Symphony in the nationally televised Holocaust Memorial
performance of Verdi's "Requiem," and with the Portland Opera, Rochester (New York) Festival Orchestra, The Chamber Singers of Holy
Name Cathedral (Chicago), the Fleur de Lys Chorale of Chicago, and the Lira Singers of Chicago, with whom she toured Poland.
Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. For more information: Erin Sneller, 541-737-5592
Christmas Storybook Land: Through Saturday, December 15, Daily, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany,541-928-1612
Holiday Matinee at the Pix Theatre: Saturday, December 15, at 2:00 pm at the Pix Theatre, 321 2nd Ave. SW. Our free holiday movie this year is "Home Alone."
Community Christmas Concert: 2:00 PM; Saturday, December 15, 2007 at United Presbyterian Church, corner of 5th and Broadalbin, Albany. Traditional Christmas music featuring Pastors Glenn and Sharon Edwards as narrators for The Christmas Story with familiar carols and readings from the book of St. Luke and St. Matthew. The audience will also be invited to sing along. Pastor Sharon will also sing. The concert is free but donations will be accepted. Admission: Free.
Albany Civic Theater's Goodbye Charlie: Thursday December 13 - Saturday December 15th, Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. W. in historic downtown Albany, OR.
Performances will be November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15 at 8:00 pm as well as December 9 at 2:30 pm. Tickets cost $10.00 apiece and can be purchased at Rice's Pharmacy in Corvallis (752-7760) and Sid Stevens Jewelry in Albany (967-8140), or at the box office (928-4603) 45 minutes before the curtain goes up. Thursday, December 13, features discounted tickets for high school and college students as well as members of Oregon Public Broadcasting. With a qualifying identification card, two tickets can be purchased for $15.00.
Goodbye, Charlie is coming to the stage at Albany Civic Theater. Penned by George Axelrod, this comedic masterpiece opens on November 30th, 2007 under the directorship of Jackie Tasker. This is Jackie's third endeavor at the theater, having been at the directorial helm for Witness for the Prosecution as well as The Seven Year Itch.
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