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List of Past Local Events and Links
Most current events at the top. To go back in time just scroll down.
Note these events are from the "Upcoming Local Events" page and may be in future or current tense (versus past tense).
PAST EVENTS
July 2010
Thank to all who joined us at the Annual
Star Spangled Celebration
Presented by At Home Furniture
Cheadle Lake Park, Lebanon, Oregon
Fireworks with Wall of Fire
Build Lebanon Trails (BLT) Cheadle Lake Walk
Live Simulcast Radio Broadcast of Fireworks Show Music
Live, on location broadcast on 920 KSHO from 8 pm to 11 pm
Pictures and Free mp3 Audio Downloads from Past Star Spangled Celebrations
Click on image for full size picture
{upper left} Sunset at Cheadle Lake Park, {center left} Fireworks, {bottom left} Dr. Richard Sorenson and Willamette Valley Concert Band, {right} Flag atop Lebanon Fire Departments Latter Truck
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Free MP3 Audio Podcast from 920 KSHO Broadcast from 2008
Part 1 (7pm hour, 42:18). High (14.8 Mb) or Medium Quality (7.4Mb).
Part 2 (8pm hour, 42:20). High (14.9Mb) or Medium (7.4Mb).
Part 3 (9pm hour, 38:47). High 13.6Mb or Medium (7.4Mb).
Part 4 Fireworks Music Simulcast (10pm hour, 37:46). High 13.2Mb or Medium Quality (7.4Mb).
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PAST EVENTS
June 2010
KGAL / KSHO Military Appreciation Baseball Night
Join us with the Corvallis Knights to
Celebrate Pioneer's 60th Anniversary with Fireworks!
Vets, enlisted men and women and officers are being admitted FREE of charge.
Plus there is a food drive for Operation Home front to Support Area Military Families
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Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, a staunch supporter of our troops, is celebrating its 60th year in business at a Corvallis Knights game this summer by sponsoring Military Appreciation & Fireworks Night on Saturday, June 19th at Goss Stadium on the campus of Oregon State University.
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"We are thrilled to celebrate our 60th anniversary at the ballpark and look forward to enjoying our national pastime with our community and Pioneer family while showing our appreciation and respect for our armed forces and their families," said Pioneer Marketing Director Rob Knowles.
Prior to the event, Pioneer, the Knights, NewTalk 1580 KGAL / Unforgettable 920 KSHO and Operation Home front will be promoting a food drive encouraging fans to bring non-perishable food items to the game.
The hope is to help fill the pantry at Operation Home front’s Albany headquarters for area military families.
Fans that bring food will be entered in a raffle for very cool prizes including concert tickets, baseball memorabilia and much more.
"Military Appreciation Night is a way for our fans and all those involved with the event to pay our respects, but it's also an opportunity to make a difference with military families in need," said Corvallis team president Dan Segel.
"We're celebrating freedom, sacrifice and Pioneer's anniversary. It's going to be an electric night that will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display," concluded Segel.
Contemporary country music star and Northwest native Taryn Cross is scheduled to sing the National Anthem and God Bless America.
Adding to the fun, the Oregon Army National Guard is setting up a rock wall outside of Goss Stadium for kids to climb and bringing a dog tag machine for fans to print their own custom tags at the game.
"Something fun like this is good for these kids," said the president of the Oregon Chapter of Operation Homefront Dale Clark. "We look at this as a mentoring opportunity, and another way to support our families."
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Dan Seigal from the Corvallis Knights joined KGAL's live local talk show, Valley Talk to discuss this event on Tuesday, June 8th, at 11:06 am. If you missed the show listen online or download the mp3 podcast.
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NewsTalk 1580 KGAL and Unforgettable 920 KSHO, leading Mid-Valley radio stations, is the presenting sponsor of Pioneer Telephone Military Appreciation & Fireworks Night.
Radio personality Ray Pitts of KGAL is scheduled to lead the singing of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the 7th-inning stretch, Harry Caray style.
"KGAL is proud to be a part of an event like this that brings community together and shows support of our armed forces," said KGAL general manager Charlie Eads. "We are eager to promote both the food drive and the game."
The Corvallis Knights are donating 100 tickets to Operation Homefront to be distributed to area military families.
The team is also entertaining 20 select kids from military homes during its pre-game activities including playing catch during batting practice, eating in the clubhouse with the team, hanging in the dugout and being announced with the Knights.
The Knights are unveiling brand new camouflage jerseys that night that will be auctioned off to fans at the end of the season.
Single-game tickets are now on sale for Pioneer Telephone Military Appreciation & Fireworks Night presented by KGAL.
For more information:
541.752.5656
Email for Tickets.
General admission: $5.00
Reserved seating: $10.00
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Thanks to the organizers at the Mennonite Village and and all who attended Older Americans Day 2010
Check out the Videos, Pictures and Audio from the event.
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Home of the
"World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake"
Carnival by Davis Amusements Cascadia
We're inviting the people of your town to a grand carnival...a spectacular experience of thrilling rides, challenging games and zesty food, a time filled with laughter, fun and excitement for all, a place where people can enjoy themselves to the utmost.
On site coupons prices: Book of coupons - $20.00 (presale)/ $25.00 (at site)
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The Lebanon Strawberry Festival began in 1909 as a salute to abundant berry fields in the Mid-Willamette Valley. The organizers consisted of prominent citizens and businessmen from Lebanon. Early events included the Rose Show and Parades.
As the Strawberry Festival continued to evolve, many changes occurred. In 1982 the Lebanon Strawberry Festival became an independent nonprofit corporation. It is a two-tiered organization with Board of Directors responsible for the annual presentation of the Festival and the Association members setting policies while looking for a permanent home for our Festival.
The Board of Directors consists of 24 positions staffed by volunteers. These 24 positions represent the various events highlighted the first full weekend in June. We are proud that our claim to fame is the "World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake" served free to over 20,000 spectators. Other events include the Junior and Grand Parades, The Strawberry 5K Run and One Mile Health Walk, Carnival, Fireworks Display, Open Air Country Fair, Queen's Coronation and many other civic events.
Volunteering for civic events involves a great deal of time and dedication. Many families have become involved and have encouraged their youth to become more active in our community.
Strawberrians find new wheels for the court
In 2006 a 1991 Lincoln Continental Towne Car ( 27-foot stretch limo) replaced a 45-year-old Lincoln with 'suicide doors' that wasn't getting any younger. It was bought for $4,500 after months of fundraising.
The old Lincoln had developed rust spots all over the car, and because of the age of the car, no replacement parts could be found to fix it, so it was sold for $1200 with a profit of $800 since the original price they paid was $400.
The Strawberrians have been Lebanon's ambassadors of goodwill, and official chaperones of the royal court, since 1969 when the organization started as the Royal Order of the Golden Strawberry.
During the Festival, Strawberrians serve as official hosts and ushers at the coronation, and walk beside the court and the cake in the Grand Parade.
Members also escort the princesses to festivals in other towns around Oregon.
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Grand Parade
Pictures From Previous Grand Parade
Picture montage from shots by Jim Willhight while driving KGAL/ KSHO entry in the Grand Parade, 11am, Saturday, June 7th, 2008.
{top left} Waiting is the hardest part. It's 10 minutes before the start of the parade. {top right} The Group from Build Lebanon Trails doing this months "hike", the Parade Route. {top right below BLT} Lebanon PD officer directing traffic
{center left} Nice viewing point, on roof of Bing's {top right center} Young Parade watching saluting KGAL/KSHO {center right} Weldon Greig, KGAL/ KSHO News Director walking the parade
{bottom left} We get the wave {bottom center} KGAL Morning Host Radio Ray Peitz smoozing with the crowd. {bottom right upper] Parade Crowd. {bottom right lower} Very Tall Unicycle cuts in front of our camera.
News Talk 1580 KGAL and Unforgettable 920 KSHO staff towing the Lebanon High School Championship Football Team & Cheer Team Float (2007).
(For larger image click on photo)
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GRAND PARADE DETAILS
When: Starts at 11:00am, Saturday, June 5th
Where: Starts at Rivercenter in South Lebanon north on Highway 20 (Main or Santiam Highway) through downtown to Rose.
Our theme this year: 2010 STONE AGE STRAWBERRIES
Horse Entry registration is in the field next to Crocker's Auto. This is across the road from the old staging area. It is also under subject to change. If there is a change you will receive a phone call to advise you of the new location for staging.
Registration and Check-in for all other types of entries will be at the south end of Lebanon on Market St. next to the old Wal-Mart.
Registration and check-in will start at 7 AM the morning of the parade.
To avoid the $2.00 late fee and to assist in the placement of your entry, we request that you pre-register. You will then only need to check in at the registration booth prior to 10 AM the morning of the parade.
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Judging will begin at 8 AM and cease at 10 AM. Entries registering the day of the parade are not guaranteed to be judged. Please have your entry ready for judging at this time. Entries checking in after 9:30 AM will not be judged. Registration fees are non-refundable.
We hope to see you there. Call me at 258-2803 evenings until 9:30 PM if there are any questions or special needs. Please read the agreement and PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO RULES. The form with the appropriate entry fee must be received by Wed., June 2, 2010.
Please mail form to:
Bobbi Birch - Grand Parade Co-Chairman
517 Morton St., Lebanon, OR 97355 , Email address: xmasbrat@comcast.net
Join Build Lebanon Trails (BLT) in the Grand Parade
BLT invites the community to walk in the 101st annual Strawberry Festival Parade on Saturday, June 5th.
Meet at the staging area in the River Center parking lot at 10 a.m. Wear appropriate footwear for the 3-mile walk, protective sun, or inclement weather gear and bring snacks or water as desired. Leashed and well-socialized dogs may participate. Owners must provide water for their pets.
All participants will be required to sign a BLT participation waiver. Official BLT T-shirts will be available for purchase at $10 each. 100 will be available on a first-come first-serve basis in an assortment of sizes small to XXL for the first 100 participating.
For more information about BLT in the parade please feel free to contact me, Mark Swenson, at 258-4287 or mswenson@ci.lebanon.or.us. For more information about BLT, go to web site.
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The Junior Parade is sponsored by Entek
Friday; June 4, 2009
12:00 pm (staging begins)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (judging)
2:30 pm (parade begins)
Place: Staging at 3rd and Grant Street
Theme: "Strawberry Enchantment"
The Lebanon Strawberry Festival Jr. Parade is for all children.
There will be judging in 7 categories; they are:
Decorated bicycles
Decorated wagons and tricycles
Individual walkers
Lg. walking groups ( 10 or more)
Sm. walking groups ( 10 or less)
Animals
Lg. floats
The parade begins at 2nd and Maple, proceeds east to Main, North on Main to Rose, West on Rose and will disband at the American Legion parking lot where Popsicles will be distributed to all participants.
Registration forms will be available at all local schools, at the Lebanon area chamber of commerce, or may be obtained by calling Denise Johnson @ 541-979-8478. All participants must have a signed registration form in order to participate in the parade.
A few rules to keep in mind..... NO motorized vehicles will be allowed in the Jr. Parade with the exception of those used to pull a float and must be driven by a licensed adult driver. Power wheels will be allowed if accompanied by an adult. NOTHING may be tossed or projected from participants to spectators. Flyers and candy may be gently handed out.
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2007 Lebanon Strawberry Festival Queen KaLynn Alley
Festival Royalty of the Past
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The Lebanon Strawberry Festival is always looking for new volunteers, if you or someone you know might be interested in volunteering, please call Kristi Larsen @ 619-7272 or Janey Parson @ 990-8422.
Registration forms may be dropped off at the Lebanon area Chamber office, brought with you the day of parade, or mailed to: Denise Johnson, Po Box 105, Halsey, Or. 97348
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The Lebanon Strawberry Festival cordially invites eligible young women to participate as a candidate in the selection process for the Lebanon Strawberry Festival Court.
Qualifications:
Attend school at Lebanon High School, East Linn Christian Academy, Lebanon Chapel, any Lebanon area charter school or Home Schooled with a Lebanon residence. Must be a senior in high school or have a senior ranking if home schooled. Must be at least 16 years old by January 1 of each year of the event. Complete initial application.
The selection process consists of completing the following applications, a two-step interview and meetings to understand the requirements and benefits that being a member of the Lebanon Strawberry Court offers. Scholarships will be awarded based on eligibility and judging Coronation.
* -Picture thanks to Lebanon Express
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May 2010
Free Memorial Day Patriotic Pops Concert: "Celebrate America"
Memorial Day, 7:00pm, Monday, May 31, 2010
LaSells Stewart Center Auditorium, OSU, Corvallis
The Willamette Valley Concert Band
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The whole family is invited to commemorate Memorial Day with a free concert by the Willamette Valley Concert Band, featuring a wide variety of music to celebrate the diversity of America's melting-pot population. The music will range from Irish to Cajun, from African-American to Appalachian, and from standard popular songs to patriotic favorites. Donations will be accepted to fund scholarships for area middle school and high school students to attend summer music camps.
Mezzo soprano Gale Hazel, of Corvallis, will sing George Gershwin's popular song But Not for Me, and baritone Pete Butler, of Lebanon, will sing Blue Moon. They will combine to sing a medley of patriotic favorites including Yankee Doodle, You're a Grand Old Flag, This Land is Your Land and God Bless the USA.
Hazel is a well-known singer who has soloed with numerous musical groups and in many opera and Broadway musical productions. She is a member of the Corvallis Repertory Singers.
Butler is also a well-known singer in the Willamette Valley who has also soloed with numerous musical groups. He also belongs to the Corvallis Repertory Singers and directs the Thorsmen choir in Salem. Both have soloed often with the Willamette Valley Concert Band.
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The Lebanon Union High School Concert Choir under the direction of Kevin Wong will join the WVCB in a stirring arrangement of Battle Hymn of the Republic, by Peter J. Wilhousky, as well as a gospel version of America the Beautiful.
The concert also will feature music from the soundtrack of the Western movie, Silverado, written by well-known movie and television composer Bruce Broughton, and selections from Gershwin's famous opera about African Americans, Porgy and Bess, as arranged by Robert Russell Bennett.
Other selections will include The Irish Washerwoman, a well-known tune from Leroy Anderson's Irish Suite; Frank Ticheli's Cajun Folksongs II, based on Louisiana's Cajun music; Polly Oliver, arranged by Thomas Root; a beautiful setting of the old Appalachian folksong, and Nettleton, a moving version of an old hymn tune from America's South.
Several patriotic selections will include Celebrate America, a medley of well-known American patriotic songs; An American Fanfare by Rick Kirby, based on the song, America; and National Emblem March by E.E. Bagley, based on The Star Spangled Banner.
The concert will conclude with, first, the Armed Forces Salute, a medley of the official songs of the five main branches of the U.S. Armed Forces; and finally, the official U.S. march, The Stars and Stripes Forever, by John Phillip Sousa.
The Willamette Valley Concert Band, a community band based in Albany, was formed in 1970. Its membership includes about 55 musicians ranging in age from teens through senior citizens, hailing from Benton, Linn, Marion and Polk counties. The band plays at least seven concerts a year in the mid-Willamette Valley.
Band directors are Dr. Richard Sorenson, emeritus director of bands and professor of music at Western Oregon University, and Christine Barreto, a retired Lebanon music teacher.
For further information, go to www.wvcband.org or contact Sorenson at 503-838-3474
Donations will be accepted for scholarships to send area middle school and high school band musicians to summer music camps.
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43rd Annual Grant Johnson Memorial Concert
7 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010
Lebanon High School, 1700 S. Fifth St., Lebanon, OR
Featuring: trumpet player Chris Chapman and his Oregon State University Jazz Band, Seven Oak Middle School Jazz Band and Lebanon High School Jazz Band.
Admission: $5 at the door. All proceeds go to band-camp scholarships for local students. Information: 541-451-3104.
Check out our Grant Johnson Memorial Concerts Web Page.
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Linn County Lamb and Wool Festival Grand Parade, Scio, OR, May 2010. (l)Mike Mason (r) - Jim Willhight) [click to enlarge]
The 75th
Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair &
Thanks to all to joined us at the
NW Champion Sheep Dog Trials
Friday May 14 - Sunday May 16, 2010
"Diamonds R - 4 Ewe"
Pictures from a past live broadcast from the Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair and NW Champion Sheep Dog Trails
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{left} Kids eating Hotdogs and snacks during the Sterling Savings Customer Appreciation BBQ
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{Right} Jim Willhight broadcasting live from the event, which was sponsored by the main sponsor, Sterling Savings Bank.
{below} Fun and Sunshine in Scio at the Sterling Savings Bank Parking Lot with Manager Jeff Street heading up the crack hotdog cooking team.
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Click on the images to left and above for a slightly larger version of the picture.
Sorry picture from Shelly Garrett's Cell Phone (thanks Shel). I (webmaster Jim) forgot mine.
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Friday, May 14, 2010
5:44 am (Sunrise) - 8:32 pm (Sundown): Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials
One of the most important part of the LWF is the Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials. Handlers from all over the country come to compete in this event. This year it will be held at Century Farm Equestrian Center. Horseback riding will be available.
Century Farm Equestrian Center
40835 Oupor Drive
Scio, OR 97374-9770
(503) 394-4122
Owner: Gene Perry
12:00 noon: Opening with Jazz Band (Main Stage)
1:00 PM Open stage (Main Stage)
2:00 PM Story teller (Main Stage)
3:00 PM Baptist church singers (Main Stage)
4:00 PM Kid’s Pie eating contest (Main Stage)
5:00 PM Story teller (Main Stage)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Forestry Expo Demos
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Cruise In (Main Street)
6:00 PM - 7:30 pm: FFA Chicken BBQ Dinner, at the fairgrounds. Proceeds go to support student FFA activities
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Street Dance featuring music by 7-11
9:00 PM Fair Grounds closes
11:00 PM Street Dance ends
Saturday, May 15, 2010
5:43 AM (Sunrise) - 8:33 pm (Sundown): Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials. [See location above]
7:00 AM - 10:00 am, IOOF Hall Sheepherders' Breakfast
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Flower Show (Middle School Gym)
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Baking Show (Middle School Gym)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fiber Arts Show (Z Hall)
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Quilt Show (Middle School Gym)
11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon (approxamite time) Grand Parade (Main Street, Scio)
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Quilt Show (Middle School Gym)
1:00 PM Rick and Brett sheep shearing Competition (Main Stage)
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Forestry Expo Competition
2:00 PM Pet show @ Lamb Pens
3:00 PM Old Time Fiddlers (Main Stage)
3:30 PM Elementary school kids (Main Stage)
4:00 PM Elementary school kids (Main Stage)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Karaoke (Main Stage)
7:00 PM Sheep Skin Review (Z Hall)
9:00 PM Fair grounds closes
Sunday, May 16, 2010
5:43 am (Sunrise) - 8:33 pm (Sundown): Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials
Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials [See location above]
8:00 AM Church services (Main Stage)
9:00 AM Peter Cornell (Main Stage)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Lamb show (Lamb Pens)
10:00 AM Peter Cornell (Main Stage)
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Poker Run (Meet at Sterling Savings Bank)
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Forestry Demos
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Karaoke (Main Stage)
4:00 PM Fair Ground closes
On Going Events & Activities
Ugly Truck Contest
Petting Zoo
Lamb Princess Court
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This course was offered in February and again in May of 2010. Check this or the Mennonite Village's Web site for future offerings of this valuable course. The information for the 2010 classes is noted below for your perusal.
Mary Scott, Administrator of Lydia’s House and Mary’s Place at Mennonite Village, will present the “Best Friends” Approach to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course at Mennonite Village in May.
This six-course workshop teaches practical, useful information to assist in the care and interaction with someone who suffers from Alzheimer's and/or related dementia. Through discussion and hands-on teaching, participants will learn Alzheimer's disease basics, elements of friendship, Alzheimer's care, communication techniques, and elements of knack.
This workshop is beneficial for family members, home care providers, facility caregivers, state workers, respite workers, social workers, and anyone who has experienced the effects of Alzheimer's disease in their lives.
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The cost is $20 per individual or $150 per facility. Mennonite Village employees may attend at no cost.
To secure your place in the next available class, complete our online registration form or contact Mary Scott, Master Trainer (928-7232 x 407).
Sessions 1, 2, and 3: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 3:00 to 9:00 pm
Sessions 4, 5, and 6: Saturday, May 15, 2010, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Location: Mennonite Village Chapel, 5353 Columbus St. SE, Albany, Oregon , (541) 928-7232 ext. 407 Ask to speak with Mary Scott.
Visit Mennonite Village Event Web page web site for additional information and an online registration form.
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April 2010
Thanks to all who joined us at the 2010 Biz Expo
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 10am - 4pm
River Center, 3000 Santiam Highway, Lebanon, OR
It's a six hour live on location radio broadcast
Join 1580 KGAL's and 920 KSHO from the event organized by the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce.
We start the broadcast at 10:06am on Unforgettable 920 KSHO. For the 11am hour it's live with Valley Talk's Average Guy's Investment Talk Show with John Gibson and Jim Willhight on 1580 KGAL.
Then at noon its back for a four more hours (possibly more) on sister station Unforgettable 920 KSHO.
2010 Vendors
(check back here as more vendors are added)
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Linn Lanes
4 Sisters Bakery
Macro Solutions
Peak Internet
Pauls Computer Repair
Minuteman Press Samaritan Health Services Citizens Bank OSU Fed Credit Union
Town & Country Realty Reece & Associates Linn Co-Fed Cre Union
Pre Paid Legal Western States Insurance Ridgeway Butte Dev.
Les Schwab Marks Ridge Winery MyKeyWeb
Leb New Bus Generations BoMacks
Xtreme Graphics LBCC Lebanon Center Rhodes Warden Ins.
Central Will Com Credit Union Mrs. B's Lebanon Racquetball
Willamette Valley Rehab L & R Windows Snow Peak Roofing
Pampered Chef Myra's Cookies Bridgecreek Memory Care
Premiere Floor Covering Mutual of Omaha Springbank Farms
TM Janitors Santiam Place Dave Wagner Farmers
Dailey Health Cascade Ridge Apts Lebanon Police Dept.
LBCC B & E Solutions Christwalk Housing Table of Plenty
Mid Valley Newspapers
Best Htg & Cooling The Oaks of Lebanon Travis Wagar Contract M
Lonways Umpqua Bank Barkers-Uerlings Ins.
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Partners For Progress
Oregon Employment Dept Scentsy Candles
Dog Watch of Western OR American Bookkeeping
Midnight Oil Farms Pregnancy Alternative Center Century Fields
Bason Signs Mallard Creek SHEDG
Park Street Financial Lebanon Com Pool Corvallis Knights
KGAL/KSHO Radio Diverse Things SelecTemp
Costco Healthy Kids (OR Health) Miche Bags
Advocare Real Deals Take Shape for Life Servco Coldwell Banker-Bill Flesher Berlees Fancies
Heritage Quilting Studio KFIR Radio Fitzpatrick Painting
Summit Funding Simply Elegant Swansons Pest
Hidden Treasures Holiday Inn
Phoenix Inn Linn County Art Guild Primasing Motors Roberson Motors LebanoAir
Safe Haven Humane So. Sears DaJoy's Concession
Linn County Sheriff
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Saturday April 10, 2010, 9AM-5PM
Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany, OR
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March 2010
East Linn Christian Academy Annual Auction
Thanks to all who joined us for the 25th Annual East Linn Christian Academy Auction (ELCA), Saturday, March 13, 2010.
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This years broadcast will air live on 920 KSHO from the Gym at ELCA from 8:06 am until the State 5-A Playoff Game with West Albany at 8:45 the morning of the auction!
You can download the entire 2009 live on Location Radio Broadcast 920 KSHO, brought to you in part by Willamette Community Bank
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Picture Above mix from 2008 event
(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
Free download of the entire three hour broadcasts of the 2009 and 2008 events with Jim Willhight and Bill Diamond spinning the Greatest Music of All Time as aired on sister station Unforgettable 920 KSHO.
2009 Broadcast [Download High Quality]
2008 Broadcast- [High Quality- 64 Mb file]
2008 Broadcast [Medium Quality 32 Mb file]
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Picture 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.
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East Linn Christian Academy Web Site
Friday March 19 to Sunday, March 21, 2010
Linn Co. Fair & Expo Center, Albany, OR
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KGAL/KSHO News Director Weldon Greig and Morning Update Host Radio Ray Pietz receiving award at Lebanon Chamber DSA Banquet (click to enlarge)
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Join us on-line for a Special Live, On Location Broadcast from the Mennonite Village's Lakeshore Room
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Join us for this archive of our live broadcast on 1580 KGAL from 11:06 am - Noon for Valley Talk on location at the Village.
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Past Mennonite Village Web Page Links
60 Year Celebration 2007 Event Pictures, Resident Interviews, Radio Commercials, Live Broadcast Details, and information on the Mennonite Village.
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During Valley Talk one of the topics we will cover is the Mennonite Village's presentation of the Best Friends™ approach to caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease and/or related dementia.
The two-day workshop will be lead by Mary Scott, Administrator of Lydia’s House at Mennonite Village . The workshop is beneficial for family members, home care providers, facility caregivers, state workers, respite workers, social workers, and anyone who has experienced the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in their lives.
The first three courses of the six-course workshop will be conducted Saturday, February 21, 9:00 a.m., to 4:00 p.m., at Mennonite Village Chapel, 5353 Columbus Street S.E., Albany, Oregon. The remaining three courses will be held in the same location Monday, February 23, from 3:00-8:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per individual or $100 per facility. Mennonite Village employees may attend at no cost. For information and class reservations, please contact Mary Scott, (541) 928-7232, ext. 407 or email Mary.
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2009
This Saturday
The Walk to Remember at the Heritage Mall
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This years event is once again at Albany's Heritage Mall this Saturday, November 7th, 2009 from 9 am to noon.
The Alzheimer's Network of Oregon invites you to support individuals and families coping with Alzheimer's by joining us at these future events.
You can join us for this fun, short indoor or outdoor walk by calling Mary Scott, Event Chairperson at 541-928-4728 (Lydia's House at Mennonite Village) or check online at www.ALZNET.ORG.
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Join us for Live, On Location, Radio Broadcast from 9 to Noon on Unforgettable 920 KSHO
Our broadcast from the Heritage Mall on 920 KSHO brought to you by the Mennonite Village.
Download free mp3 Podcast of our 2008 broadcast.
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The money that you raise through your pledges provides funding that enables us to continue providing services like these, needed by the people of Marion, Polk, Linn, and Benton counties whose lives have been affected by Alzheimer's disease: Information and Referral, Help Line, Care planning assistance, Library resources, Early Stage Program, Support Groups, Educational Programs, Speakers' Bureau, Public awareness campaign and Advocacy Newsletters.
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Warren Miller's DYNASTY is coming!
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Web Site
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Local Schedule:
Corvallis - Osu - Austin Auditorium, La Sells Stewart Center, Wednesday, October 21 - 8:00pm
Salem, Or - Elsinore Theatre, Thursday, October 22 - 7:30
Eugene - Mc Donald Theatre, Thursday, October 22 - 6:00 & 9:00pm
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Thanks to all who attended and organized the area's 25th Annual National Night Out Events
Click on picture to enlarge.
Picture Mix from Ralston Park Event. {upper left} Crown gathers for Children's Activities, {upper center} Somewhere in the mass of moms and children you will find a clown, {upper right} Lebanon Police Chief Mike Healy with a puppy, {center left} crowd watching entertainment, {center} KGAL/ KSHO Remote Broadcast Center, {bottom left} LPD Detective Sergeant Kevin Martinez doing his Karaoke best along with a backup, {bottom center } Very cute puppy from Molly the Dog's litter, and {bottom right} Sgt. Martinez looking like he's ducking a balloon.
Download Free Mp3 of Radio Broadcast
Download for free the entire 3 hour historic broadcast (mp3 Podcast) which aired live on 920 KSHO. Hosted by Jim Willhight and Bill Diamond this was a live on location broadcast from Lebanon's Ralston Park event which aired from 4 - 7pm, on National Night Out, August 4th, 2008.
Download: {high quality} or {Medium Quality} mp3 file.
Once downloaded just play it in any mp3 player or Media Player. Note the high quality file (64 Megabytes in size) will take approximately 5 minutes to download with a 3 high speed 3Mb download broadband connection.
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A special thanks for Mike Martin at Security Alarm Corporation and Albany Lock and Key plus Dave Weins at Eagle Security Professionals, LLC. for bringing 1580 KGAL and 920 listeners and web site viewers this special public service feature.
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The 2008 Local Event Locations
Lebanon
Ralston Square Park, 4 - 8pm.
This years event is expected to draw 500 to join in the celebration. Join McGruff the Crime Dog for Free food, entertainment and a live on location Radio Broadcast on 920 KSHO and 1580 KGAL brought to you by Security Alarm Corporation. 1580 KGAL and 920 KSHO will be broadcasting live from the event from 4 to 7pm. There will also be a Classic Car Display and Fingerprinting. For a thrill try out the Rock Climbing wall from the Oregon Army National Guard. Plus there will be appearances by the Reach Helicopter and a K-9 Officer and his dog. All of this centered around the Gazebo at Ralston Square Park, Park and Oak, Lebanon, OR.
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Central Avenue
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Pineway
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Albany
(Group Name, Location (Activity) Approximate Time)
Hickory Hills NW, Hickory Hills Park (Potluck) 6:00-9:00pm
Golf Addition, 149 Fairway Dr. NE (Potluck) 6:00pm-Dark
Tree View Heights, Park Terrace/20th NW (Potluck) 6:00-7:30pm
Cascade Heights, NW Cascade Falls Court(cul-de-sac) (Potluck/Youth Jazz Band/Contests) 6:30-9:00pm
5th Ave SW, Walnut between 5th & 6th (Potluck/BBQ) 6:00-10:00pm
12th St./ Washington SW, On Washington between 12th & 13th (Block Party/Potluck/Kid's activities ) 6:00-9:00pm
Monteith, Henderson Park (Potluck/BBQ/Kid's activities) 6:00-10:00pm
Park Terrace, SW1430 Park Terrace SW (Lemonade & Cookies) 6:00-10:00pm
Chase Loop, Club House-first building on right (Dessert Social) 7:00-8:30pm
Morse Lane, SW1st cul-de-sac on Morse Lane (Potluck Picnic) 6:30-8:00pm
Elk Run Dr. SW, 4120 Elk Run Dr. SW (Potluck/BBQ/Kid's activities) 6:00-8:00pm
Marten Ave. SW, Intersection Marten/Salmon Run (Finger food/Dessert Potluck) 7:00-10:00pm
Hackleman Dist., Swanson Park (Block Party/Potluck) 6:00-9:00pm
Salem/Harrison, First Evangelical Church 1332 First Ave. SE (Potluck) 6:00-8:30pm
Front/Geary, 375/385 Geary St. NE (Dessert Potluck) 6:00-8:00pm
Thurston St., 2112 Thurston St. SE-backyard (Potluck) 6:00-8:00pm
Pine Meadow Village, Cedar Circle Pool Area (BBQ/Games) 6:00-9:00pm
Jackson St. , SE1520 Jackson St SE (Potluck/BBQ) 7:00-10:00pm
Parkside Meadows, 3035 Jackson St SE (Block Party/BBQ/Kid's activities) 6:00-9:00pm
Chicago/34th, 3432 Chicago SE (Potluck/Kid's activities) 6:00-8:00pm
Lyon Place, Cul-de-sac (Block Party/BBQ/Youth activities) 6:00-9:00pm
Chartwell Station, Chartwell Station Park-end of Hill St. (Block Party/BBQ/Street Dance) 6:00-10:00pm
Meadows Apts., Periwinkle Park (BBQ/Games/Scavenger Hunt) 6:00-10:00pm
20th Ave. SE, Albany Comm. Of Christ Church2526 20th Ave SE (Potluck/Flashlight Walk) 6:00-8:00pm
Cedarwood, 2741 Cedarwood Ct. SE (Potluck) 6:00pm-?
Mennonite Village, 47th/Ermine in field east of Quail Run (Parade/Sing-along/Refreshments) 6:00-7:00pm
Geary/47th Ave., Intersection (BBQ/Potluck/Youth Activities) 6:00-9:00pm
Lehigh-Ryderwood, Lehigh Park (Potluck/BBQ) 6:00-8:30pm
Kingfisher Court Cul-de-sac, (BBQ/Potluck/Youth Activities) 6:00-9:00pm
Bridle Springs, Neighborhood Park-Winner's Circle (BBQ/Potluck) 8:00-10:00pm
National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event which will involve 10,000 communities (about 34 million people) over all 50 states.
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These local communities and neighborhoods are hosting a National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5, 2008.
Police and Fire personnel will visit each event with the purpose of strengthening public safety/ community relationships, support neighborhood unity and promote crime prevention efforts.
This is a great opportunity for interested City officials to interact and share in a relaxed atmosphere with great food and fun activities.
Activities scheduled for evening of National Night Out (8/5/2008) unless noted.
Harrisburg
City Park
Marcus Landing Neighborhood
Scio
Free hotdogs, free ice cream, anode music
Gates
Hamburgers and Hotdogs in , 5:30pm
Crabtree
Fire Department
Meyer St.
Millersburg
54th Street
Lions
Grange Hall
Sweet Home
Skyline Drive
Live on Location National Night Out Radio Broadcast
Join Jim Willhight and Bill Diamond on Unforgettable 920 KSHO and News Talk 1580 KGAL for a live, on location broadcast from Lebanon's Ralston Park event.
The live, local radio broadcast airs from 4 - 7pm, on National Night Out, August 4th, 2008.
A special thanks for Mike Martin at Security Alarm Corporation, Albany Lock and Key and Dave Weins at Eagle Security Professionals for bringing 1580 KGAL and 920 listeners and web site viewers this special feature.
Special Valley Talk
Live, Local Radio
Join 1580 KGAL local talk radio host Jim Willhight Tuesday, August 5th at 11:06am for a special Local National Night Out update on Valley Talk.
Joining us will be Dayla Johnson from the Lebanon Police Department to discuss the community wide Ralston Square Park event.
The event is designed to (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local crime prevention efforts, (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
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100thh Lebanon Strawberry Festival
Thursday, June 4th thru Sunday, June 7th
Cheadle Lake Regional Park
Santiam Hwy 20 and Weirick Drive, Lebanon, Oregon
Pictures from last year's Grand Parade
Picture montague from shots by Jim Willhight while driving KGAL/ KSHO entery in the Grand Parade, 11am, Saturday, June 7th, 2008.
{top left} Waiting is the hardest part. It's 10 minutes before the start of the parade. {top right} The Group from Build Lebanon Trails doing this months "hike", the Parade Route. {top right below BLT} Lebanon PD officer directing traffic
{center left} Nice viewing point, on roof of Bing's {top right center} Young Parade watching saluting KGAL/KSHO {center right} Weldon Greig, KGAL/ KSHO News Director walking the parade
{bottom left} We get the wave {bottom center} KGAL Morning Host Radio Ray Peitz smoozing with the crowd. {bottom right upper] Parade Crowd. {bottom right lower} Very Tall Unicycle cuts in front of our camera.
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Home of the
"World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake"
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Check out this web site for details on Grand and Junior Parades and Schedule of Events
(left) 2008 Lebanon Strawberry Festival Queen Hannah Patton* (Senior at East Linn Christian Academy)
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Carnival by Davis Amusements Cascadia
We're inviting the people of your town to a grand carnival...a spectacular experience of thrilling rides, challenging games and zesty food, a time filled with laughter, fun and excitement for all, a place where people can enjoy themselves to the utmost.
On site coupons prices:
Individual coupons - $1.00 each
Book of 24 coupons - $18.00 ($0.75/coupon)
Book of 40 coupons - $ 30.00 ($0.75/coupon)
OR All Day Pass
GAME & RIDE PRICING:
Prices vary from 10 cents to two dollars
Kiddy Rides 3 coupons
Major Rides 3-4 coupons
Spectacular Rides 4-5 coupons
Wrist band purchase entitles unlimited rides for designated hours.
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The Lebanon Strawberry Festival began in 1909 as a salute to abundant berry fields in the Mid-Willamette Valley. The organizers consisted of prominent citizens and businessmen from Lebanon. Early events included the Rose Show and Parades.
As the Strawberry Festival continued to evolve, many changes occurred. In 1982 the Lebanon Strawberry Festival became an independent nonprofit corporation. It is a two-tiered organization with Board of Directors responsible for the annual presentation of the Festival and the Association members setting policies while looking for a permanent home for our Festival.
The Board of Directors consists of 24 positions staffed by volunteers. These 24 positions represent the various events highlighted the first full weekend in June. We are proud that our claim to fame is the "World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake" served free to over 20,000 spectators. Other events include the Junior and Grand Parades, The Strawberry 5K Run and One Mile Health Walk, Carnival, Fireworks Display, Open Air Country Fair, Queen's Coronation and many other civic events.
Volunteering for civic events involves a great deal of time and dedication. Many families have become involved and have encouraged their youth to become more active in our community.
Strawberrians find new wheels for the court
In 2006 a 1991 Lincoln Continental Towne Car ( 27 foot stretch limo) replaced a 45 year old Lincoln with 'suicide doors' that wasn't getting any younger. It was bought for $4,500 after months of fundraising.
The old Lincoln had developed rust spots all over the car, and because of the age of the car, no replacement parts could be found to fix it, so it was sold for $1200 with a profit of $800 since the original price they paid was $400.
The Strawberrians have been Lebanon's ambassadors of goodwill, and official chaperones of the royal court, since 1969 when the organization started as the Royal Order of the Golden Strawberry.
During the Festival, Strawberrians serve as official hosts and ushers at the coronation, and walk beside the court and the cake in the Grand Parade.
Members also escort the princesses to festivals in other towns around Oregon.
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Grand Parade
News Talk 1580 KGAL and Unforgettable 920 KSHO staff towing the Lebanon High School Championship Football Team & Cheer Team Float (2007).
(For larger image click on photo)
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GRAND PARADE DETAILS
Thanks to the thousand and thousands who joined us at the Grand Parade. See pictures (above) from the parade route.
When: Starts at 11:00am, Saturday, June 6th
Where: Starts at Rivercenter in South Lebanon north on Highway 20 (Main or Santiam Highway) through downtown to Rose.
Our theme this year is Strawberry Enchantment.
Horse Entry registration is in the field next to Crocker's Auto. This is across the road from the old staging area. It is also under subject to change. If there is a change you will receive a phone call to advise you of the new location for staging.
Registration and Check-in for all other types of entries will be at the south end of Lebanon on Market St. next to the old Wal-Mart.
Registration and check-in will start at 7 AM the morning of the parade.
To avoid the $2.00 late fee and to assist in the placement of your entry, we request that you pre-register. You will then only need to check in at the registration booth prior to 10 AM the morning of the parade.
(For larger image click on photo)
Judging will begin at 8 AM and cease at 10 AM. Entries registering the day of the parade are not guaranteed to be judged. Please have your entry ready for judging at this time. Entries checking in after 9:30 AM will not be judged. Registration fees are non-refundable.
We hope to see you there. Call me at 258-2803 evenings until 9:30 PM if there are any questions or special needs. Please read the agreement and PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO RULES. The form with the appropriate entry fee must be received by Wed., June 4, 2009.
Please mail form to:
Bobbi Birch - Grand Parade Co-Chairman
517 Morton St., Lebanon, OR 97355 , Email address: xmasbrat@comcast.net
Join Build Lebanon Trails (BLT) in the Grand Parade
BLT invites the community to walk in the 100th annual Strawberry Festival Parade on Saturday, June 6th. The BLT group will walk behind Lebanon's 2007 Man of the Year, Rod Sell, a leader in the effort to develop 50 miles of trails in Lebanon. The group is participating in this year's parade as the 2007 Outstanding Community Service Group. It opened the Marks Slough Inaugural Trail in December 2007.
Meet at the staging area in the River Center parking lot at 10 a.m. Wear appropriate footwear for the 3-mile walk, protective sun or inclement weather gear and bring snacks or water as desired. Leashed and well socialized dogs may participate. Owners must provide water for their pets.
All participants will be required to sign a BLT participation waiver. Official BLT T-shirts will be available for purchase at $10 each. 100 will be available on a first-come first-serve basis in an assortment of sizes small to XXL for the first 100 participating.
For more information about BLT in the parade please feel free to contact me, Mark Swenson, at 258-4287 or mswenson@ci.lebanon.or.us. For more information about BLT, go to web site.
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The Junior Parade is sponsored by Entek
Friday; June 5, 2009
12:00 pm (staging begins)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (judging)
2:30 pm (parade begins)
Place: Staging at 3rd and Grant Street
Theme: "Strawberry Enchantment"
The Lebanon Strawberry Festival Jr. Parade is for all children.
There will be judging in 7 categories; they are:
Decorated bicycles
Decorated wagons and tricycles
Individual walkers
Lg. walking groups ( 10 or more)
Sm. walking groups ( 10 or less)
Animals
Lg. floats
The parade begins at 2nd and Maple, proceeds east to Main, North on Main to Rose, West on Rose and will disband at the American Legion parking lot where Popsicles will be distributed to all participants.
Registration forms will be available at all local schools, at the Lebanon area chamber of commerce, or may be obtained by calling Denise Johnson @ 541-979-8478. All participants must have a signed registration form in order to participate in the parade.
A few rules to keep in mind..... NO motorized vehicles will be allowed in the Jr. Parade with the exception of those used to pull a float and must be driven by a licensed adult driver. Power wheels will be allowed if accompanied by an adult. NOTHING may be tossed or projected from participants to spectators. Flyers and candy may be gently handed out.
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100th Lebanon Strawberry Festival
2009 Schedule of Events
Main Stage Entertainment
Thursday June 4,2009
Ancient Ways 6 - 9 pm
Friday June 5,2009
Bush Pilots 5:30 - 6:45 pm
Thunder Road 8 -11 pm
Saturday June 6,2009
Strolling Barber Shop (Grounds)
Lebanon High Jazz Band Lhs Jazz Band 1:45 - 2:25 pm
Magic Show Minor Miracles Magic 3 - 3:30 pm
Idenity Krisus 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Sandvig 9 - Midnight
Sunday June 7, 2009
CR Wells Noon - 1pm
Cascade Performing Arts 1 - 2pm
Karaoke Finals 2 - 5pm
Other Festival Events
Thursday, June 4th
Country Fair 4-9pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Carnival 4-10pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Friday, June 5th
Flower, Quilt and Art Show 1 - 4:30pm (75 E Ash)
Junior Parade (see details above)
Willamette Speedway Time Trails 2:30pm
Country Fair 3- 9pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Carnival 4-10pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Saturday, June 6th
Optimist's Breakfast 6- 10am, Safeway Parking Lot, S Main & Airport
Fitness Walk/Run (1 mile), 10am, Main and Vine Streets
Strawberry Run (5k), 10:30am, Main and Vine Streets
Build Lebanon Trails Walk, 11am, Rivercenter
Grand Parade, 11am (Details see above)
Country Fair 1- 9pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Carnival 4-10pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Flower, Quilt and Art Show 1 - 4:30pm (75 E Ash)
Strawberry Shortcake Served 1pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Tractor & Truck Pull 2pm (Reeves Parkway and 5th)
Willamette Speedway Time Trails 2:30pm
Willamette Speedway Races 6:00 pm
Fireworks at Dusk 9:30pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Sunday, June 7th
Carnival Noon-5pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Country Fair Noon - 5pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
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2007 Lebanon Strawberry Festival Queen KaLynn Alley
Festival Royalty of the Past
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The Lebanon Strawberry Festival is always looking for new volunteers, if you or someone you know might be interested in volunteering, please call Kristi Larsen @ 619-7272 or Janey Parson @ 990-8422.
Registration forms may be dropped off at the Lebanon area Chamber office, brought with you the day of parade, or mailed to: Denise Johnson, Po Box 105, Halsey, Or. 97348
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The Lebanon Strawberry Festival cordially invites eligible young women to participate as a candidate in the selection process for the Lebanon Strawberry Festival Court.
Qualifications:
Attend school at Lebanon High School, East Linn Christian Academy, Lebanon Chapel, any Lebanon area charter school or Home Schooled with a Lebanon residence. Must be a senior in high school or have a senior ranking if home schooled. Must be at least 16 years old by January 1 of each year of the event. Complete initial application.
The selection process consists of completing the following applications, a two-step interview and meetings to understand the requirements and benefits that being a member of the Lebanon Strawberry Court offers. Scholarships will be awarded based on eligibility and judging Coronation.
If you have questions, please contact Janey Parson at 541 258-7369.
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Position and Name
Chairperson: Kristi Larsen
Vice Chair: Janey Parson
Treasurer: Janey Parson
Secretary: Vacant
Advertising: Chris Kenyon
Coronation: Jami Cate
Co chair: Andrea Bruce
Country fair: Sean & Denise Johnson
Court: Rachel Lee
Entertainment: Peggy Bishop
Fireworks: Ed Hayes
Grand Parade: Bobbi Birch Heather Barnes
Historian: Rachel Lee
Jr. Parade: Denise Johnson & Sarah Stewart
Run / Walk: Rob Allen
Shortcake: Cindy Ongers
Site: Rob Parson & Sean Johnson
Souvenirs: Kristi Larsen
Sponsorships: Janey Parson
Parking: VVA
Assoc. Pres.: Gary Dobrkovsky
For more information contact: Bobbi Birch - Grand Parade Co-Chairman, 517 Morton St., Lebanon, OR. 97355.
* -Picture thanks to Lebanon Express
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Month of:
PAST 2010 EVENTS
The 75th
Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair &
Thanks to all to joined us at the
NW Champion Sheep Dog Trials
Friday May 14 - Sunday May 16, 2010
"Diamonds R - 4 Ewe"
Pictures from a past live broadcast from the Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair and NW Champion Sheep Dog Trails
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{left} Kids eating Hotdogs and snacks during the Sterling Savings Customer Appreciation BBQ
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{Right} Jim Willhight broadcasting live from the event, which was sponsored by the main sponsor, Sterling Savings Bank.
{below} Fun and Sunshine in Scio at the Sterling Savings Bank Parking Lot with Manager Jeff Street heading up the crack hotdog cooking team.
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Click on the images to left and above for a slightly larger version of the picture.
Sorry picture from Shelly Garrett's Cell Phone (thanks Shel). I (webmaster Jim) forgot mine.
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Friday, May 14, 2010
5:44 am (Sunrise) - 8:32 pm (Sundown): Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials
One of the most important part of the LWF is the Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials. Handlers from all over the country come to compete in this event. This year it will be held at Century Farm Equestrian Center. Horseback riding will be available.
Century Farm Equestrian Center
40835 Oupor Drive
Scio, OR 97374-9770
(503) 394-4122
Owner: Gene Perry
12:00 noon: Opening with Jazz Band (Main Stage)
1:00 PM Open stage (Main Stage)
2:00 PM Story teller (Main Stage)
3:00 PM Baptist church singers (Main Stage)
4:00 PM Kid’s Pie eating contest (Main Stage)
5:00 PM Story teller (Main Stage)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Forestry Expo Demos
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Cruise In (Main Street)
6:00 PM - 7:30 pm: FFA Chicken BBQ Dinner, at the fairgrounds. Proceeds go to support student FFA activities
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Street Dance featuring music by 7-11
9:00 PM Fair Grounds closes
11:00 PM Street Dance ends
Saturday, May 15, 2010
5:43 AM (Sunrise) - 8:33 pm (Sundown): Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials. [See location above]
7:00 AM - 10:00 am, IOOF Hall Sheepherders' Breakfast
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Flower Show (Middle School Gym)
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Baking Show (Middle School Gym)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fiber Arts Show (Z Hall)
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Quilt Show (Middle School Gym)
11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon (approxamite time) Grand Parade (Main Street, Scio)
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Quilt Show (Middle School Gym)
1:00 PM Rick and Brett sheep shearing Competition (Main Stage)
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Forestry Expo Competition
2:00 PM Pet show @ Lamb Pens
3:00 PM Old Time Fiddlers (Main Stage)
3:30 PM Elementary school kids (Main Stage)
4:00 PM Elementary school kids (Main Stage)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Karaoke (Main Stage)
7:00 PM Sheep Skin Review (Z Hall)
9:00 PM Fair grounds closes
Sunday, May 16, 2010
5:43 am (Sunrise) - 8:33 pm (Sundown): Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials
Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials [See location above]
8:00 AM Church services (Main Stage)
9:00 AM Peter Cornell (Main Stage)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Lamb show (Lamb Pens)
10:00 AM Peter Cornell (Main Stage)
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Poker Run (Meet at Sterling Savings Bank)
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Forestry Demos
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Karaoke (Main Stage)
4:00 PM Fair Ground closes
On Going Events & Activities
Ugly Truck Contest
Petting Zoo
Lamb Princess Court
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Month of:
PAST 2009 EVENTS
Thanks to all who joined Us Saturday, July 4th at the Annual Star Spangled Celebration
Cheadle Lake Park, Lebanon, Oregon
Fireworks with Wall of Fire
Act Alive Bike Ride, Run, Walk and Parachute Jump
Build Lebanon Trails (BLT) Cheadle Lake Walks
Live on location Radio Broadcast on 920 KSHO from 2 pm to 11 pm including fireworks music simulcast brought to you by Good Samaritan Health Services
Pictures and Audio From Last Years Event
Click on image for full size picture
{upper left} Sunset at Cheadle Lake Park, {center left} Fireworks, {bottom left} Dr. Richard Sorenson and Willamette Valley Concert Band, {right} Flag atop Lebanon Fire Departments Latter Truck
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Free Mp3 Podcast & Pictures from last year’s event
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Free MP3 Audio Podcast from 920 KSHO Broadcast from 2008
Part 1 (7pm hour, 42:18). High (14.8 Mb) or Medium Quality (7.4Mb).
Part 2 (8pm hour, 42:20). High (14.9Mb) or Medium (7.4Mb).
Part 3 (9pm hour, 38:47). High 13.6Mb or Medium (7.4Mb).
Part 4 Fireworks Music Simulcast (10pm hour, 37:46). High 13.2Mb or Medium Quality (7.4Mb).
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2009 Schedule of Events
2:00 pm Gates open. Cost: $8.00 per car.
2:00 to Close. Radio Broadcast, live on location on Unforgettable 920 KSHO. Broadcast will include simulcast of Fire in the Sky fireworks show music and interviews with Act Alive, BLT and Star Spangled Celebrations officials, vendors and patrons. Broadcast brought to you by Samaritan Health Services.
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Games and Activities.
- Kids Bingo
- Caricature Artist
- Kids Games by Boys & Girls Club of Lebanon
- Game Booths
- Bungee Drop
- Miniature Golf
- Mechanical Bull
- Giant Slide
- Air Rifle Shooting
- Bounce Games
- Car Show
- Food Booths – Variety Galore!
- Clowns -- Juggler -- Face Painting (grounds entertainment)
- Mitch’s Music Box Revue -- Hart the Magician -- (grounds entertainment)
Act Alive Schedule of Activities
Dr. Hindmarsh Skydive during previous Act Alive. Picture by Jeff Johnson
Register online for Act Alive Event
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2:00 pm - 20-Mile Cycling Event with Santiam Spokes
7:30 - Skydive with Dr. Hindmarsh
8:00 - Cheadle Lake 5K Trail Run with LHS Cross Country Team
8:45 - Dr. Hindmarsh presentation on Main Stage (time approx.)
Act Alive Web Page
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Build Lebanon Trails (BLT) Walks
3 pm - Four Mile Cheadle Lake Trail Walk
5 pm - Four Mile Cheadle Lake Trail Walk
7 pm - Four Mile Cheadle Lake Trail Walk
Showcase Stage Schedule
2:00 – 4:00pm Kids Karaoke Contest
4:30 – 6:00pm TBA
6:30 – 8:00pm Open Karaoke
Main Stage Schedule
Noon – 3:00pm Adult Karaoke Contest
3:30 – 5:30pm Karaoke Contest Finals
6:00 – 7:00pm Hart the Magician
8:00 – 9:30pm Patriotic Pops Concert Performed by Albany Swing Band
Fireworks Show
10 – 10:30pm “Fire In The Sky”
11:00pm Event Closes
Month of:
JUNE 2009
2009 American Cancer Society
Lebanon Relay for Life
Friday, June 26, 12:00 Noon to
Saturday, June 27th, 12:00 noon
Lebanon High School
Local Relay for Life Web Page
Thanks to all to attended and participated in the last Relay For Life of Lebanon. Over $66,900.00 was raised in this local event!
From the Luminary Ceremony, Relay for Life Lebanon, May 2006
To register a team or to get involved for the 2009 event
The American Cancer Society would like to invite individuals who want to honor cancer survivors and caregivers or pay tribute to those who have lost their battle with cancer to join its Relay For Life of the Lebanon Area.
This year's Kick Off is scheduled for January 23rd from 6:30-8:00 pm at the IOOF Lodge, 20 Ash St., Lebanon. The Relay For Life Kick Off is where anyone - families, caregivers, cancer survivors, schools, companies, etc., get together to kick off annual Relay For Life activities.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is an overnight community celebration where teams camp out, eat, dance and take turns walking around a track relay style to raise funds to fight cancer.
At night fall, participants will lights hundreds of luminaria around the track in a moving ceremony to honor cancer survivors as well as friends and family members lost to the disease. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.
The 5th Annual Relay For Life of the Lebanon Area is scheduled for June 26th, 2009 beginning at 10:00 am at the Lebanon High School track.
To join Relay For Life contact Darlynn Roe, Event Chair @ 541.990.4300 or Matti Butler, Team Recruitment Chair @ 541.905.4027 or visit our website at www.relayforlife.org/lebanonor
100thh Lebanon Strawberry Festival
Thursday, June 4th thru Sunday, June 7th
Cheadle Lake Regional Park
Santiam Hwy 20 and Weirick Drive, Lebanon, Oregon
Pictures from last year's Grand Parade
Picture montague from shots by Jim Willhight while driving KGAL/ KSHO entery in the Grand Parade, 11am, Saturday, June 7th, 2008.
{top left} Waiting is the hardest part. It's 10 minutes before the start of the parade. {top right} The Group from Build Lebanon Trails doing this months "hike", the Parade Route. {top right below BLT} Lebanon PD officer directing traffic
{center left} Nice viewing point, on roof of Bing's {top right center} Young Parade watching saluting KGAL/KSHO {center right} Weldon Greig, KGAL/ KSHO News Director walking the parade
{bottom left} We get the wave {bottom center} KGAL Morning Host Radio Ray Peitz smoozing with the crowd. {bottom right upper] Parade Crowd. {bottom right lower} Very Tall Unicycle cuts in front of our camera.
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Home of the
"World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake"
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Check out this web site for details on Grand and Junior Parades and Schedule of Events
(left) 2008 Lebanon Strawberry Festival Queen Hannah Patton* (Senior at East Linn Christian Academy)
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Carnival by Davis Amusements Cascadia
We're inviting the people of your town to a grand carnival...a spectacular experience of thrilling rides, challenging games and zesty food, a time filled with laughter, fun and excitement for all, a place where people can enjoy themselves to the utmost.
On site coupons prices:
Individual coupons - $1.00 each
Book of 24 coupons - $18.00 ($0.75/coupon)
Book of 40 coupons - $ 30.00 ($0.75/coupon)
OR All Day Pass
GAME & RIDE PRICING:
Prices vary from 10 cents to two dollars
Kiddy Rides 3 coupons
Major Rides 3-4 coupons
Spectacular Rides 4-5 coupons
Wrist band purchase entitles unlimited rides for designated hours.
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The Lebanon Strawberry Festival began in 1909 as a salute to abundant berry fields in the Mid-Willamette Valley. The organizers consisted of prominent citizens and businessmen from Lebanon. Early events included the Rose Show and Parades.
As the Strawberry Festival continued to evolve, many changes occurred. In 1982 the Lebanon Strawberry Festival became an independent nonprofit corporation. It is a two-tiered organization with Board of Directors responsible for the annual presentation of the Festival and the Association members setting policies while looking for a permanent home for our Festival.
The Board of Directors consists of 24 positions staffed by volunteers. These 24 positions represent the various events highlighted the first full weekend in June. We are proud that our claim to fame is the "World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake" served free to over 20,000 spectators. Other events include the Junior and Grand Parades, The Strawberry 5K Run and One Mile Health Walk, Carnival, Fireworks Display, Open Air Country Fair, Queen's Coronation and many other civic events.
Volunteering for civic events involves a great deal of time and dedication. Many families have become involved and have encouraged their youth to become more active in our community.
Strawberrians find new wheels for the court
In 2006 a 1991 Lincoln Continental Towne Car ( 27 foot stretch limo) replaced a 45 year old Lincoln with 'suicide doors' that wasn't getting any younger. It was bought for $4,500 after months of fundraising.
The old Lincoln had developed rust spots all over the car, and because of the age of the car, no replacement parts could be found to fix it, so it was sold for $1200 with a profit of $800 since the original price they paid was $400.
The Strawberrians have been Lebanon's ambassadors of goodwill, and official chaperones of the royal court, since 1969 when the organization started as the Royal Order of the Golden Strawberry.
During the Festival, Strawberrians serve as official hosts and ushers at the coronation, and walk beside the court and the cake in the Grand Parade.
Members also escort the princesses to festivals in other towns around Oregon.
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Grand Parade
News Talk 1580 KGAL and Unforgettable 920 KSHO staff towing the Lebanon High School Championship Football Team & Cheer Team Float (2007).
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GRAND PARADE DETAILS
Thanks to the thousand and thousands who joined us at the Grand Parade. See pictures (above) from the parade route.
When: Starts at 11:00am, Saturday, June 6th
Where: Starts at Rivercenter in South Lebanon north on Highway 20 (Main or Santiam Highway) through downtown to Rose.
Our theme this year is Strawberry Enchantment.
Horse Entry registration is in the field next to Crocker's Auto. This is across the road from the old staging area. It is also under subject to change. If there is a change you will receive a phone call to advise you of the new location for staging.
Registration and Check-in for all other types of entries will be at the south end of Lebanon on Market St. next to the old Wal-Mart.
Registration and check-in will start at 7 AM the morning of the parade.
To avoid the $2.00 late fee and to assist in the placement of your entry, we request that you pre-register. You will then only need to check in at the registration booth prior to 10 AM the morning of the parade.
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Judging will begin at 8 AM and cease at 10 AM. Entries registering the day of the parade are not guaranteed to be judged. Please have your entry ready for judging at this time. Entries checking in after 9:30 AM will not be judged. Registration fees are non-refundable.
We hope to see you there. Call me at 258-2803 evenings until 9:30 PM if there are any questions or special needs. Please read the agreement and PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO RULES. The form with the appropriate entry fee must be received by Wed., June 4, 2009.
Please mail form to:
Bobbi Birch - Grand Parade Co-Chairman
517 Morton St., Lebanon, OR 97355 , Email address: xmasbrat@comcast.net
Join Build Lebanon Trails (BLT) in the Grand Parade
BLT invites the community to walk in the 100th annual Strawberry Festival Parade on Saturday, June 6th. The BLT group will walk behind Lebanon's 2007 Man of the Year, Rod Sell, a leader in the effort to develop 50 miles of trails in Lebanon. The group is participating in this year's parade as the 2007 Outstanding Community Service Group. It opened the Marks Slough Inaugural Trail in December 2007.
Meet at the staging area in the River Center parking lot at 10 a.m. Wear appropriate footwear for the 3-mile walk, protective sun or inclement weather gear and bring snacks or water as desired. Leashed and well socialized dogs may participate. Owners must provide water for their pets.
All participants will be required to sign a BLT participation waiver. Official BLT T-shirts will be available for purchase at $10 each. 100 will be available on a first-come first-serve basis in an assortment of sizes small to XXL for the first 100 participating.
For more information about BLT in the parade please feel free to contact me, Mark Swenson, at 258-4287 or mswenson@ci.lebanon.or.us. For more information about BLT, go to web site.
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The Junior Parade is sponsored by Entek
Friday; June 5, 2009
12:00 pm (staging begins)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (judging)
2:30 pm (parade begins)
Place: Staging at 3rd and Grant Street
Theme: "Strawberry Enchantment"
The Lebanon Strawberry Festival Jr. Parade is for all children.
There will be judging in 7 categories; they are:
Decorated bicycles
Decorated wagons and tricycles
Individual walkers
Lg. walking groups ( 10 or more)
Sm. walking groups ( 10 or less)
Animals
Lg. floats
The parade begins at 2nd and Maple, proceeds east to Main, North on Main to Rose, West on Rose and will disband at the American Legion parking lot where Popsicles will be distributed to all participants.
Registration forms will be available at all local schools, at the Lebanon area chamber of commerce, or may be obtained by calling Denise Johnson @ 541-979-8478. All participants must have a signed registration form in order to participate in the parade.
A few rules to keep in mind..... NO motorized vehicles will be allowed in the Jr. Parade with the exception of those used to pull a float and must be driven by a licensed adult driver. Power wheels will be allowed if accompanied by an adult. NOTHING may be tossed or projected from participants to spectators. Flyers and candy may be gently handed out.
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100th Lebanon Strawberry Festival
2009 Schedule of Events
Main Stage Entertainment
Thursday June 4,2009
Ancient Ways 6 - 9 pm
Friday June 5,2009
Bush Pilots 5:30 - 6:45 pm
Thunder Road 8 -11 pm
Saturday June 6,2009
Strolling Barber Shop (Grounds)
Lebanon High Jazz Band Lhs Jazz Band 1:45 - 2:25 pm
Magic Show Minor Miracles Magic 3 - 3:30 pm
Idenity Krisus 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Sandvig 9 - Midnight
Sunday June 7, 2009
CR Wells Noon - 1pm
Cascade Performing Arts 1 - 2pm
Karaoke Finals 2 - 5pm
Other Festival Events
Thursday, June 4th
Country Fair 4-9pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Carnival 4-10pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Friday, June 5th
Flower, Quilt and Art Show 1 - 4:30pm (75 E Ash)
Junior Parade (see details above)
Willamette Speedway Time Trails 2:30pm
Country Fair 3- 9pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Carnival 4-10pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Saturday, June 6th
Optimist's Breakfast 6- 10am, Safeway Parking Lot, S Main & Airport
Fitness Walk/Run (1 mile), 10am, Main and Vine Streets
Strawberry Run (5k), 10:30am, Main and Vine Streets
Build Lebanon Trails Walk, 11am, Rivercenter
Grand Parade, 11am (Details see above)
Country Fair 1- 9pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Carnival 4-10pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Flower, Quilt and Art Show 1 - 4:30pm (75 E Ash)
Strawberry Shortcake Served 1pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Tractor & Truck Pull 2pm (Reeves Parkway and 5th)
Willamette Speedway Time Trails 2:30pm
Willamette Speedway Races 6:00 pm
Fireworks at Dusk 9:30pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Sunday, June 7th
Carnival Noon-5pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Country Fair Noon - 5pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
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2007 Lebanon Strawberry Festival Queen KaLynn Alley
Festival Royalty of the Past
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The Lebanon Strawberry Festival is always looking for new volunteers, if you or someone you know might be interested in volunteering, please call Kristi Larsen @ 619-7272 or Janey Parson @ 990-8422.
Registration forms may be dropped off at the Lebanon area Chamber office, brought with you the day of parade, or mailed to: Denise Johnson, Po Box 105, Halsey, Or. 97348
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The Lebanon Strawberry Festival cordially invites eligible young women to participate as a candidate in the selection process for the Lebanon Strawberry Festival Court.
Qualifications:
Attend school at Lebanon High School, East Linn Christian Academy, Lebanon Chapel, any Lebanon area charter school or Home Schooled with a Lebanon residence. Must be a senior in high school or have a senior ranking if home schooled. Must be at least 16 years old by January 1 of each year of the event. Complete initial application.
The selection process consists of completing the following applications, a two-step interview and meetings to understand the requirements and benefits that being a member of the Lebanon Strawberry Court offers. Scholarships will be awarded based on eligibility and judging Coronation.
If you have questions, please contact Janey Parson at 541 258-7369.
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Position and Name
Chairperson: Kristi Larsen
Vice Chair: Janey Parson
Treasurer: Janey Parson
Secretary: Vacant
Advertising: Chris Kenyon
Coronation: Jami Cate
Co chair: Andrea Bruce
Country fair: Sean & Denise Johnson
Court: Rachel Lee
Entertainment: Peggy Bishop
Fireworks: Ed Hayes
Grand Parade: Bobbi Birch Heather Barnes
Historian: Rachel Lee
Jr. Parade: Denise Johnson & Sarah Stewart
Run / Walk: Rob Allen
Shortcake: Cindy Ongers
Site: Rob Parson & Sean Johnson
Souvenirs: Kristi Larsen
Sponsorships: Janey Parson
Parking: VVA
Assoc. Pres.: Gary Dobrkovsky
For more information contact: Bobbi Birch - Grand Parade Co-Chairman, 517 Morton St., Lebanon, OR. 97355.
* -Picture thanks to Lebanon Express
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Month of:
MAY 2009
Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair and NW Champion Sheep Dog Trials
Pictures from our Live Local 2007 Broadcast from the Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair and NW Champion Sheep Dog Trails in Scio
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{left} Kids eating Hotdogs and snacks during the Sterling Savings Customer Appreciation BBQ
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{Right} Jim Willhight broadcasting live from the event, which was sponsored by the main sponsor, Sterling Savings Bank.
{below} Fun and Sunshine in Scio at the Sterling Savings Bank Parking Lot with Manager Jeff Street heading up the crack hotdog cooking team. |
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Click on the images to left and above for a slightly larger version of the picture.
Sorry picture from Shelly Garrett's Cell Phone (thanks Shel). I (webmaster Jim) forgot mine.
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Thursday May 14 - Sunday, May 17th, 2009
Scio, Oregon
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Carnival will be here Thursday through Saturday at the Scio High School parking lot - This event is sponsored by Bi-Mart and the Scio Lamb & Wool Fair.
Thursday opening time is 3:00 pm
Friday opening time is 2:00 pm
Saturday opening time is noon
Friday, May 15, 2009
Sunrise to Sundown: Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials, Harmony J.A.C.K. Farms at 41154 Ridge Drive, Scio, Oregon
Noon - 11:30pm: Fairgrounds will have vendors, food, and games
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Quilt Show, entries accepted Middle School gym
3:00 - 5:00 pm: Fiber Arts entries accepted Scio High School Gym
3:00 - 5:00 pm: All Breed Fleece Show, entries accepted Scio High School Gym
5:30 pm: Judging of Quilts
5:30 pm: Cruise In Begins, Main Street
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: FFA Chicken BBQ Dinner, at the fairgrounds. Proceeds go to support student FFA activities
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Street Dance, Fairgrounds
Saturday, May 16, 2009
7:00 - 10:00 am, IOOF Hall Sheepherders' Breakfast
Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials continue sunup to sundown at Harmony J.A.C.K. Farms located at 41154 Ridge Drive, Scio, Oregon.
Musical and Entertainment on the fairgrounds
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Millersburg Overdrive band Lee Highway.
The hot sounds of this country band will be sure to set your toes a tapping.
Fairground activities 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Food booths open at 8:00 am
Vendors open at 9:00 am
FFA Chicken BBQ, at the fairgrounds from 12:00 to 2:00 pm on the fairgrounds featuring chicken, salad and other treats.
Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at City Hall
All Breed Fleece Show and Sale, Entries accepted between 8:00 am and 10:00 am at Scio High School gym
Show and judging begins at 10:00 am and closes at 5:00 pm
Sale begins after judging is completed
Flower Show, Entries accepted between 8:00 am and 10:00 am at the Middle School gym
Show opens to the public after the parade until 5:00 pm in the Middle School gym
Quilt Show open after the parade until 5:00 p.m. at the Middle School gym
11:00am: Grand Parade. Late registration begins at 8:30 am. Judging begins at 10:00 am. 1580 KGAL's Radio Ray will be the announcer for the event. This year's Grand Marshal is Don Shindler and the event's Honored Citizen is Glen Clayton.
Pet Show begins 1:00 pm lamb show arena. Bring your pets to the arena and have some fun.
There are categories for almost every pet. (Please no cats)
2:30 pm: oat Show registration. Lamb Show Arena, weigh-in begins
4:00 pm goat show starts
Fiber Arts Show Entries for fiber arts show accepted between 8:00 am and 10:00 am. Fiber arts demonstrations at the Scio High School from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm
Forestry Competition, starts at 1:00 pm at Scio High School. The competition is open to the public. Stop by the high school and watch the competition.
Musical and Entertainment on the fairgrounds
10:00 - 10:45 Stayton Self Defense Martial Arts Demonstration
10:45 - 11:00 Jacob Duncan, Didgeridoo
11:00 - 12:00 MAIN STREET PARADE
12:00 - 1:15 Joe Stoddard Band
1:30 - 2:15 The Molly Malone Irish Dancers
2:30 - 3:45 Joe Stoddard Band
4:00 - 5:00 The Oregon Raptor Center Presentation
5:00 - 6:30 Sure Fire country
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Lamb Trot, The 7K race begins at 9:00 am, the 3K event starts 5 minutes later.
Entry fees are $15 with T-shirt order, $10.00 without.
All proceeds benefit Jesse's Grant to help a disabled teen athlete.
Scio Senior Class Duck Race 12:00 noon
Sheepherders' Breakfast, 7:00 - 10:00 am, IOOF Hall
Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials continue at Harmony J.A.C.K. Farms at 41154 Ridge Drive, Scio, Oregon
Fairgrounds will have vendors, food, and games from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lamb Show registration begins at 8:00 am and the show at 9:30 am
Jackpot Lamb Show registration begins at 10:00 am and the Jackpot Show follows the Lamb Show
Quilt Show, open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Middle School gym
Flower Show, open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Middle School gym. Entries may be picked up between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Fiber Arts Show, open from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Scio High School
Entries may be picked up from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
All Breed Fleece Show, open from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fleeces may be picked up from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Shari's Kids' Pie Eating contest, 1:00 pm at the fairgrounds
Sheepskin Revue, 5:00 pm in the ZCBJ Hall
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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.
Once again a there will be a few lofts new to the tour. Lofts will be marked with white balloons at the entrances and a list of addresses will be available at the information table.
A new feature to the tour this year is a wine walk sponsored by the Albany Rotary Club. Some of the Willamette Valley's most popular wineries will be featured.
There will be a charge for the wine walk so please check back for updated information as we get closer to the event.
Call 541-928-2469.
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Santiam ChristianAuction: Saturday May 2 (5pm), Santiam Christian School, Adair Village, OR. It's Santiam Christian Schools 29th Annual Fund Raising Auction.
Month of:
APRIL 2009
Denim and Diamond: Saturday, April 25th, Corvallis, OR. Dinner Fundraiser featureuing Raffle.
This is a fund raiser for Trillium Children's Farm Home.
Procession of the Species Celebration: Saturday, April 25th, 11am, Historic Downtown Albany. free, 541-928-3040
LBCC Film Series: Travel At The Tripp - Postcards from Italy ~ Steve McCurdy- Sunday, April 26, 2009, 2:00 pm , 2:00 pm ~ Linn Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd, Albany.
Postcards from Italy is a fascinating combination of stories and images. It is an insider's look at southern Italy. Travel from Sicily to mountaintop towns, from the island of Procida to the larger cities of Naples and Rome. Meet colorful people, each with a unique story to tell.
Cost remains $7 for adults and $6 for Seniors (age 62 and older) and Students; season passports are $20. Tickets will go on sale on online and at the box office on Tuesday, October 21st.
If you are not on our mailing list, sign up today by calling (541) 917-4531.
Biz Expo 2009
April 21st, 2009
Entertainment 
11:00 AM Jeopardy by Matt¦s Entertainment11:45 AM Fashion Show, Simply Elegant Bridal Boutique12:30 PM Keith Burnstine, Guitar and Vocals1:15 PM Kings Daughters Quartet2:00 PM Karaoke by Matt's Entertainment2:45 PM Fashion Show, Simply Elegant Bridal Boutique3:30 PM Kings Daughters Quarter4:15 PM Sly Society Hip Hop Troop-Albany Dance Academy5:00 PM Name That Tune-
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Country Lifestyle Experience
Friday April 10 - Saturday, April 11, 2009
Linn County Fair & Expo Center, Albany, Oregon
Some Seminar Topics Will Include ~
Saving Energy and Renewable Energy Sources on Your Property
Pastured Poultry Production
Keeping a Poultry Flock
Composting/Mud Management
Weed Management
Wells and Septic Systems
Marketing Products on Your Small Farm
American Livestock Breeds Conservancy Chicken Breeder Selection Clinic
Animal Exhibits:
See Alpacas, Jacob Sheep, Kathadin Hair Sheep, Nigerian Dwarf Goats and more.
More details soon!
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Community Hike
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Where: Had Irvine Park and the Pioneer Cemetery
Trails 1 & 2
Saturday, April 11, 10:00am
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Length of Time: 2 hours
Dress: Wear footwear and clothing appropriate to weather conditions
Pets: Well socialized and leashed dogs are allowed, but bring your own 'cleanup' gear.
Inspired by the Vision - Dedicated to the Work
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Ground Breaking Ceremony
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.
For More Information, Contact Mark Swenson, (541) 258-4287.
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Month of:
MARCH 2009
Oregon 150 Anniversary: Historic Carousel Art Studio and Museum
Tuesday, March 24 through Saturday, March 28, 10a- 4pm. Historic Carousel Art Studio and Museum, 503 First W. Children of all ages learn about the history of the American Carousel and visit the studio and museum. Children's table with coloring pages all week long. Regular Hours: Monday - Saturday 10-4pm. Museum portion closed Monday. Admission is Free. (541) 791-3340
Monteith House Museum Second Annual Pioneer Day Camp
Friday, March 27, 10:30am - 12noon, Monteith House Museum, 518 2nd Ave SW, The Monteith House is hosting its Second Annual Pioneer Day Camp for children five years and up. Children will take part in churning butter, making corn bread, playing pioneer games, going on a tour of Albany's first frame house, and other pioneer activities. Please contact the Albany Visitors Association to reserve your child's spot. Due to limited space, there is a limit of 15 children. Parents are welcome to join their child in this experience. The Monteith House Museum is open during the summer season, for special events and by arrangement through the Albany Visitors Association. (541) 928-0911
LBCC Film Series: Travel At The Tripp - The Other Side of Mexico ~ Fran Reidelberger.
Sunday, March 29, 2009, 2:00 pm ~ Linn Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd, Albany, OR.
The central highlands from Mexico City to Colima are known to savvy travelers as the "Land of Eternal Spring". Filmmakers Fran and Brooke Reidelberger explore this special part of our southern neighbor far from the daily headlines. Ancient Aztec ruins, colonial silver towns, modern retirement meccas for adventurous gringos, colorful markets older than America, the real Tequila, arts and crafts, festivals, rodeos, "dancing" dogs, volcanoes, and butterfly heaven at 11,000 feet. All of this, plus the incredible people are part of The Other Side of Mexico.
Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2009
Join us at the 10th Annual Northwest Horse Fair & Expo
Friday March 20 to Sunday, March 22, 2009
Linn Co. Fair & Expo Center, Albany, OR
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Join 1580 KGAL and 920 KSHO for a Live On Location Broadcast Saturday, March 21st from 10am to 1pm on Unforgettable 920 KSHO and NewsTalk 1580 KGAL.
The Horse Show's Rick Lamb will join us on Valley Talk, Tuesday March 17th at 11:30am.
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Celebrating 10 Years with "Extreme" Pride!
"Extreme Entertainment", "Extreme Fun", "Extremely Equine"....all could describe the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo, presented by SilverLite Trailers, March 20 through 22, 2009 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. Headlining the event are Craig Cameron's Extreme Cowboy Race Ô and the Extreme Mustang Makeover, presented by the Mustang Heritage Foundation.
"We anticipate a dynamic weekend with these two "Extreme" events that will kick off our 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo", said John Cloe, event promoter. "We've brought back Craig Cameron's Extreme Cowboy Race by popular demand.
This rootin' tootin' fast-paced competition, features 36 cowboys and cowgirls competing for $7,200 in cash prizes. Watch as we stretch the limits of competitors and horses, as they show off their horsemanship abilities, ranch skills, speed and finesse... always with extra fun to boot!", Cloe said. "This competition will have you on the edge of your seat! There's a reason they call it Extreme! "
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The other "Extremely Entertaining" event is the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition, debuting for the first time in the northwestern United States. Trainers chosen from applications to the Mustang Heritage Foundation, receive their wild mustangs and have 90 days to train and prepare them for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition.
In a total of 3 competitive classes at the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo, the 30 trainers will first show off their mustang's training "In Hand" through groundwork, trailer loading and obstacle patterns. The "Horse Course" will spotlight riding and handling skills, followed by a "Freestyle Contest" designed to highlight the mustang's best talents.
The top 10 mustangs and trainers from these 3 classes will compete in the Finals, before all horses become available for adoption through competitive bidding, on Saturday, at the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo. According to Kali Mullins, spokesperson for the Mustang Heritage Foundation, "All of our events have had a 100% success rate of adoption at an average of $1200 per horse!" Come and root for your favorite mustang, bid on it, buy it, and take it home!
Northwest Horse Fair & Expo goers can get a peek at these 2 "Extreme" competitions, starting at 4pm on Thursday, March 19, as Round 1 of the Extreme Cowboy Race and Round 1 of the Extreme Mustang Makeover kick off the weekend fun! Admission Thursday is $10/person for the 2 "Extreme" events. Cash only accepted at the gate; no advance purchased tickets accepted on Thursday.
In addition to the "Extreme" Entertainment at the event, a full line-up of world-class clinicians and trainers will provide daily clinics, including international coaches and riders and equine experts with extensive riding and training experience. The stars include: Craig Cameron featuring daily Ride Smart clinics; Kay Meredith spotlighting Dressage; Linda Allen, presenting daily Hunter/Jumper clinics; Peggy Brown conducting Centered Riding and Centered Driving clinics; Steve Rother offering Horsemanship Without Limits; and TV and Radio host and author Rick Lamb providing a series of horsemanship lectures.
"We're extremely proud to present the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo, and have seen our event grow over the past 10 years, drawing people from as far away as Alaska!", said Cloe. "This family event provides the best in equine entertainment and education plus some super shopping deals, for horse owners and horse lovers."
A large trade show, filling two buildings, will offer an "Extremely" wide array of products and services for horse and farm enthusiasts. Fantastic shopping awaits with show deals on horse trailers, and rows of booths filled with equipment and clothing for rider and horse, equine and farm products, feed, artwork, gifts and much more!
The Breed Showcase and Stallion Review will represent the full spectrum of horses in all colors and sizes. Massive Black Friesians and tiny miniature horses will run the gamut of equine....from one "Extreme" to the other!
Sunday at the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo is "LMF Feed Youth Day". Admission is free that day for Pony Club and 4-H members, 18 year of age and under, who show their current club ID at the entrance gate.
Advance tickets for the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo are $10 per day for adults and $5 per day for children aged 6 to 12. Tickets at the gate are $12 per day for adults and $6 per day for children 6 to 12; children 5 and under get in free. Cash only at the gate. Advance tickets go on sale mid-January, throughout Oregon and Washington. Advance ticket sales end Thursday March 19 at store closing time.
For more information on the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo, go to www.equinepromotions.net, email jjcloe@equinepromotions.net or call 765-655-2107.
Sponsors for the 2009 Northwest Fair and Expo include: the presenting sponsor, SilverLite Trailers; Beelart Embroidery; Coastal Farm and Ranch; LMF Feed; Purina Mills, LLC; and Northwest Rider, the official publication for the Northwest Fair and Expo.
No pets are allowed at the Northwest Fair and Expo, and videotaping of any event by the public is prohibited.
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Children's Performing Arts Series: The Magic Teakettle- Saturday, March 14, 10am, Linn Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd, Albany, 541-917-7777, free.
In the Morinji temple in ancient Japan, a monk cleans up an old teakettle and places it on the fire when suddenly it sprouts a tail, a head and four legs of a Tanuki (a racoon like animal). Frightened by the strange transformation he sells the teakettle to a poor junk woman. She discovers it is a teakettle of good luck. Together they create a theatre where the "Magic Teakettle of Good Luck" entertains and delights audiences with tricks and the Cherry Blossom Dance.
East Linn Christian Academy Annual Auction
Join us for the 24th Annual East Linn Christian Academy Auction (ELCA), Saturday, March 14th.
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Live on Location Radio Broadcast on Unforgettable 920 KSHO brought to you by Willamette Community Bank
Our broadcast will air live on 920 KSHO from the Gym at ELCA from 8 - 11am the morning of the auction.
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Below pictures mixes of the live event as broadcast from 2008 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 of the 2008 event 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.
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Community Hike
Mark's Slough
Trails 1 & 2
Saturday, March 14, 10:00am-12:30pm
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Degree of Difficulty: Degree of Difficulty
EASY: Mostly Even Terrain
Length of Time: 2 hours (@ 1 mph)
Length: 2 miles
Surface: Gravel, Dirt, Sidewalk
Dress: Wear footwear and clothing appropriate to weather conditions
Pets: Well socialized and leashed dogs are allowed, but bring your own 'cleanup' gear.
Inspired by the Vision - Dedicated to the Work
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Ground Breaking Ceremony
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Join us in walking the first completed section of Lebanon's trail system, and see the progress made on Marks Slough Trail 2!
Hike Meeting Location & Parking
From S. Main St travel East on Wheeler past the Water Treatment Plant. Parking is provided on the East side of the road.
on 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 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.
For More Information, Contact Mark Swenson, (541) 258-4287.
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Linn and Benton County Lincoln Day Dinner- Saturday, March 14th, at the Teen Challenge Willamette Valley Training Center, 31700 Fayetteville Drive, located in Shedd, Oregon.
Linn and Benton County Republicans are getting ready to celebrate two important events on Saturday, March 14th, at the Teen Challenge Willamette Valley Training Center, 31700 Fayetteville Drive, located in Shedd, Oregon. An invitation is being extended to you to join them for a wonderful, fun-filled patriotic celebration of the Bicentennial of Republican President Abraham Lincoln's birth, (1809-2009) and the Sesquicentennial of Oregon's Statehood, (1859-2009). The presenting of the colors followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner will officially start the evening.
This is a fund raising event for the two Republican Committees. The funds raised will go towards support of candidates in upcoming elections, community service projects, and general upkeep of Republican year-round headquarters. The evening will begin with a social hour at 5:00 PM followed by a sit down dinner with a choice of entrée, beverage, and a tantalizing dessert. The Teen Challenge Choir will perform patriotic music, which will stir your heart. Reece Hrizuk, (Auctioneer), promises to bring fun and frivolity to the oral and silent auctions of the evening. Reece will be assisted by Miss Oregon USA and Miss Oregon Teen USA.
Special guest speakers, U.S. Representative Greg Walden and Oregon House Republican Leader Bruce Hanna, will be the highlight of the evening. Both gentlemen are highly revered by their Oregon Republican base as being motivators and advocates for the beliefs and foundation of the party.
Tickets are $30.00 per person or $225.00 for a table of 8. RSVP is needed by March 6, 2009, as there is limited seating. .
Click on http://www.orgsites.com/or/bentoncrw/inv09d.pdf for event invitation, directions and response form.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TICKETS AND AUCTION:
Deborah Barrett (Sweet Home), Linn County 1- 541-818-0171
Nancy Patton (Sweet Home) 1- 541-409-4276
Stella Guenther, Benton County 1- 541-929-5382
Benton County Republican Headquarters 1- 541-754-9155
A Cappella in Albany Finals Concert with Rezonate! - March 14, 2008 7:00pm, Linn Benton CC at the Russell Tripp Performance Center, Tickets $5.00. Concert will include the top two choirs from the days festival, as eell as a performance by the a cappella ensemble Rezonate. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance from South Albany or West Albany High Schools' main offices. Schools are coming from all over the state to compete: Crater, Seaside, St. Helens, Central Linn, Willamette, Jefferson, West Albany, and South Albany High Schools.
6th Annual Pink Ribbon Tea: Sunday, March 15, 2009
1:30pm, Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Avenue NW, 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. It's a Delightful 5-course high tea with specialties from tearooms, chocolatiers, bakeries, restaurants and caterers throughout the Mid-valley.
Also Society Hat Show and Competition: Red Hats - Pink Hats - Society Hats - Wild Hats, Sponsored by Keepsake Photography ~ Albany and Louise-Annette Burgess – Independent Mary Kay Director,
Silent Auction with A fun selection of tempting items... Bed & Breakfast stays, Teatime at Tearooms from the Valley to the Coast,
pampering baskets, art and more!
$20 per person ~ Advance Sale Only. Limited Seating ~ Early Reservations Strongly Recommended. Call to reserve individually, for your chapter or group. Tickets On Sale Now. Email lise@pinkribbontea.org or call (541) 905-2908
Willamette Valley Concert Band Concert: Vive La France. Sunday, March 8 at 3 pm in the Russell Tripp Performance Center in Takena Hall on the campus of Linn Benton Community College 6500 Pacific Blvd, Albany.
The Willamette Valley Concert Band will present their annual winter concert "Vive la France" on Sunday, March 8 at 3 pm in the Russell Tripp Performance Center in Takena Hall on the campus of Linn Benton Community College south of Albany. The concert will feature a wide variety of music written by French composers or music about France.
Featured soloists will be soprano Gale Hazel, from Corvallis, who will sing Seguidilla and Habenera from Bizet's opera Carmen and baritone Peter Butler, from Lebanon, who will sing The Toreador Song from Carmen. The two vocalists will also team together to sing selections from the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast. Both singers are well-known in the Willamette Valley as vocalists for classical and popular concerts and as members of the Corvallis Repertory Singers. Also featured as soloist will be flutist Melanie Sorenson, from Corvallis, who will play Concertino by Chaminade. She is a well-known flute teacher in Corvallis.
Other selections on the program will include: Suite Francaise by Darius Milhaud, Ballet Parisien by Jacques Offenbach, American in Paris by George Gershwin, Le Chasseresses from the ballet Sylvia by Leo Delibes, Fanfare from La Péri by Paul Dukas, Marche Écossaise by Claude Debussy, Montmartre March by Haydn Wood and several French marches.
General admission tickets for $8 go on sale after Feb. 13 at Mid-Valley Gems and Jewelry in Albany, Gracewinds Music in Corvallis, Stainthorps Music in Lebanon, LBCC box office and will be available at the door. School age children admitted free with paid adult admission.
The Willamette Valley Concert Band, a community ensemble based in Albany, has been performing in the mid-Willamette Valley since 1970. The approximately 60 musicians range in age from teens to late 70's from the Willamette Valley communities of Albany, Corvallis, Independence, Jefferson, Keizer, Lebanon, Monmouth, Salem and Silverton. Conductor of the band for 37 years is Western Oregon University Emeritus Director of Bands, Dr. Richard Sorenson. Sponsors of the concert are Russell and Duffy Tripp from Albany.
For further information go to www.wvcband.org. or call director Sorenson at 503-838-3474.
Month of:
FEBRUARY 2009
Children's Performing Arts Series: Bill Mitchell Magic- Saturday, February 28, 10am, Linn Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd, Albany, 541-917-7777, free.
When my first son was only about a year old, I would make objects vanish and reappear, much to his delight. By the time he was 3 years old, my technique was no longer sufficient to keep him entertained, so I began a serious study of magic (or, as my wife would call it, an obsession).
I was fortunate to live among some of the finest sleight-of-hand artists in the world, and they generously shared their wealth of knowledge, as well as their philosophy of magic. In the past 15 years, I have spent thousands of hours studying and practicing.
This mastery of technique allows me to perform with confidence and ease, and also frees me to interact and have fun with my audience.
As a professional performer, my job is to make you look good, and a large part of that is treating every guest with respect and kindness. In a cynical and often ho-hum world, I can recreate the simple joy of being amazed. Let me do it for you... just for fun.
Join us on-line for a Special Live, On Location Broadcast from the Mennonite Village's Lakeshore Room
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Join us for this archive of our live broadcast on 1580 KGAL from 11:06 am - Noon for Valley Talk on location at the Village.
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Past Mennonite Village Web Page Links
60 Year Celebration 2007 Event Pictures, Resident Interviews, Radio Commercials, Live Broadcast Details, and information on the Mennonite Village.
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During Valley Talk one of the topics we will cover is the Mennonite Village's presentation of the Best Friends™ approach to caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease and/or related dementia.
The two-day workshop will be lead by Mary Scott, Administrator of Lydia’s House at Mennonite Village . The workshop is beneficial for family members, home care providers, facility caregivers, state workers, respite workers, social workers, and anyone who has experienced the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in their lives.
The first three courses of the six-course workshop will be conducted Saturday, February 21, 9:00 a.m., to 4:00 p.m., at Mennonite Village Chapel, 5353 Columbus Street S.E., Albany, Oregon. The remaining three courses will be held in the same location Monday, February 23, from 3:00-8:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per individual or $100 per facility. Mennonite Village employees may attend at no cost. For information and class reservations, please contact Mary Scott, (541) 928-7232, ext. 407 or email Mary.
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Monteith House Celebratation of Oregon's 150th Birthday. Saturday, February 14, special activities celebrating Oregon's 150th Birthday are being scheduled at the Monteith House and the Albany Regional Museum including carriage rides, displays, music, food and more. Contact the Albany Visitor's Association, 541-928-0911 .
Learn Something New Day. Saturday, March 14. Downtown Albany. Free introductory classes will be offered by ten or more downtown businesses. Times are 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm. Watch for the complete schedule of classes coming soon. Call 541-928-2469.
Children's Performing Art Series: Bobs & Lolo Saturday, February 14th, 10,00am. Linn Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd, Albany, 541-917-7777, free. are dedicated to connecting children to the natural world through music, movement and make-believe. With the creation of shows and products designed to engage, inspire and educate, Bobs & Lolo teach kids to care about themselves, their neighbors and the planet. Since debuting as Bobs & Lolo in 2003, Robyn and Lorraine have been capturing the hearts and minds of children, parents and educators alike. They regularly perform at schools, children's festivals, community events and private functions.
Cupid's Cowboy Challenge Rough Stock Rodeo, Saturday, Feb 14, 2009, 7:30pm, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, OR, 541-895-5335
Downtown Valentine's Bonanza- From January 26 - February 13 you may sign up with participating downtown merchants displaying a special poster to win a giant Valentine's package including a bed and breakfast stay, dinner at a fabulous downtown restaurant, flowers, handmade chocolates, movie passes and gift certificates from nearly two dozen downtown merchants. The drawing will be on February 13 and the winner will be notified by phone. Call 541-928-2469.
Month of:
JANUARY 2009
2008 Annual John Harris Crab Festival, Saturday, January 31, 2009, 3pm - 8pm, Calapooia Brewing Company, 140 Hill St, Albany, $, 541-223-3553. Rotary Club of Greater Albany.
LBCC Film Series: Travel At The Tripp - Sunday, January 25, 2009, 2:00 pm ~ The Real World of New Zealand ~ Rick Howard.
New Zealand has been called the most beautiful place on Earth. These two large and spectacular islands are located just over twelve hundred miles off the eastern coast of Australia. We will visit the city of Auckland on the north island. Jet boats, bungee jumping, paragliding, soaring, trekking, fishing and scuba diving are popular sports of New Zealand.
The south island is colder and much less populated, but has breathtaking scenery. You'll see close-ups of huge glaciers and winding roads through picturesque mountains. Whether on land, in the air, or under the sea, New Zealand has it all and you'll experience it all!
Children's Performing Art Series: JuggleMania! with Rhys Thomas, Saturday, January 24th, 10am, Linn Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd, Albany, 541-917-7777, free.
Rhys Thomas teaches Newtonian physics using circus tricks. He has done this for over a decade for such venues as The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.; a world-wide television broadcast from AT&T Bell Labs; and science museums nationwide. A former Junior High School teacher, Rhys decided he'd rather juggle knives. He couldn't cut out teaching, however, so he created "The Science Circus" - an exploration of Newtonian physics through circus arts. "Gollyology" is the sequel to "Science Circus.
American Cancer Society Relay For Life 2009 (Lebanon) Organizational Meeting- January 23rd from 6:30-8:00 pm at the IOOF Lodge, 20 Ash St., Lebanon.
The American Cancer Society would like to invite individuals who want to honor cancer survivors and caregivers or pay tribute to those who have lost their battle with cancer to join its Relay For Life of the Lebanon Area.
The Relay For Life Kick Off is where anyone - families, caregivers, cancer survivors, schools, companies, etc., get together to kick off annual Relay For Life activities.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is an overnight community celebration where teams camp out, eat, dance and take turns walking around a track relay style to raise funds to fight cancer.
At night fall, participants will lights hundreds of luminaria around the track in a moving ceremony to honor cancer survivors as well as friends and family members lost to the disease. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.
The 5th Annual Relay For Life of the Lebanon Area is scheduled for June 26th, 2009 beginning at 10:00 am at the Lebanon High School track.
To join Relay For Life contact Darlynn Roe, Event Chair @ 541.990.4300 or Matti Butler, Team Recruitment Chair @ 541.905.4027 or visit our website.
Mid-Winter Square Dance Festival: Friday, January 23 - Sunday, January 25, 2009. Willamette Event Center, Linn County Fair and Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, OR., free, 541-953-2147
Keep Lebanon Open for Business Chili Feed and Forum: Thursday, January 22nd, Santiam Place, Lebanon, OR.
You will enjoy all you can eat chili and cornbread as well as outstanding desserts provided by the bankers and real estate brokers of Lebanon. You will also get a chance to hear about the exciting changes happening in Lebanon and have an opportunity to voice your opinions and give us your ideas for the direction you want Lebanon to move in the coming years. Sponsored by Partners for Progress, your Lebanon downtown association. Visit our web site at www.lebanondowntown.org for complete details or give me a call at 451-4345 for more information.
Albany Civic Theater: Forever Plaid: Friday, January 9 - Saturday, January 17th. Albany Civic Theater, 111 W. First Ave, Albany, OR.
This play by Stuart Ross; Music Continuity and Arrangements by James Raitt directed by Lisa Bell Sramek. Performances: January 9, 10, 11(m), 15, 16, 17, 2009.
The four Plaids - clean-cut, eager, charming and musically gifted - are on their way to their first big show when their '54 Mercury collides with a busload of schoolgirls en route to the first Beatles concert in America - ending their career (and their lives) before it begins. Now, thanks to the miracle of the stage, they're back - to give the performance that never was. Close harmony, clever patter and captivating characters bring to life such memorable musical hits of the 1950s as "Three Coins in the Fountain," "Moments to Remember," "Cry," and "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing." Suitable for the whole family.
Note: This show has a limited, two-weekend run, so buy your tickets as soon as they go on sale!
Cub Scout Lock In
Friday, January 16th (6pm) -
Saturday, January 17, 2008 (7am)
Willamette Event Center
Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, OR
This is the 15th 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.
For more information: Eric or Tina Harrison, 541) 259-4491 teeharrison@comcast.net.
Thanks to all than joined us on location and on the radio for the Build Lebanon Trails (BLT) Bus Tour and Live Radio Broadcast
Saturday, January 10th, 9:30am - 12:30 pm
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Start/End: Lebanon Community Hospital
Bus Departs at 10:00am
Degree of Difficulty: EASY
Bus Ride Length of Time / Miles: 2-2.5 hours / 20 mile by bus
Surface - Gravel, Dirt, Sidewalk
Wear footwear and clothing appropriate to weather conditions
Space is limited! RSVP at 258-4287
BLT is offering a free bus tour of the 50 miles of proposed trail to be developed in Lebanon. This is your opportunity to view these sites, as well as receive in depth information about this exciting community project.
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Live "From the Bus" Radio Broadcast
Brought to you by: Kirby and Crawford
Join KGAL and KSHO's Jim Willhight from the Lebanon Community Hospital Parking lot, starting at 9:30am on Saturday 1/10/2009 for a live radio broadcast on KSHO and KGAL from the BLT Bus Tour. We will be broadcasting from one of the event tour buses until the conclusion of the tour at approximately 12:30pm
Thanks to Kirby and Crawford, land surveying and civil engineering services for making the live, local radio broadcast possible.
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The tour will begin at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital and finish at the newly constructed Marks Slough Trail. The tour will be conducted by bus with a short stop at the Burkhart Creek trail allowing time to walk the trail. Rod Sell, project champion, will be aboard the bus to share information and answer questions.
Bottled water will be available courtesy of Linn-Co Federal Credit Union. This bus tour is sponsored in part by Samaritan Health Services (SHS), the City of Lebanon, KGAL-KSHO radio, Hut Airport shuttle service and the many dedicated volunteers of BLT. Seating is limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Look for the BLT signs.
Bring a Walking Stick, Bring Binoculars, Bring a Camera, Bring Snacks, SEE YOU THERE! For more Information, Call (541) 258-4287
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Hike sponsors: Samaritan Health Services, the City of Lebanon, KGAL/KSHO radio, Linn Co Federal Credit Union, Economy Supply, MyKeyWeb and the many dedicated BLT volunteers.
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East Albany Lions Club Gun Show: Saturday, January 10, 2008, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, & Sunday, January 11, 9:00am. Santiam Building, Linn County Fair and Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, OR. Admission - $5.00 per person or $4.00 with NRA card. Phone: 541-928-7710
Children's Performing Art Series: Chinese Acrobats., Saturday, January 10th, 10am, Linn Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd, Albany, 541-917-7777, free. Once again a new exceptional team of Chinese acrobats is here to entertain and educate. The team - three or four acrobats and an interpreter - presents an amazing, fantastic, colorful program with facts about Chinese culture, customs and school life. Whichever group you get will provide your school with an unforgettable, breathtaking experience.
Silver Dollar Horse Show: Saturday, January 10, 2009
Mild to Wild Motor sports Swap Meet: - Saturday, January 10, 2009, Willamette Event Center, Linn County Fair and Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, OR. Admission: $4, 12 and under free. For more information call 541-979-1024
Month of:
DECEMBER 2008
Hoof n' Holler: Wednesday, December 31st, 2008, 7:30pm - 1am. Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd,. Albany. 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. 541-895-5335
Christmas Storybook Land
Through Saturday, December 20th. Linn County Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany. Mo - Fr 6 - 8:30, Sa & Su 10am-8:30pm, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, free with donation of canned food, 541-259-3025 or 541-928-1612.
29th Annual Christmas Parlour Tour- Sunday, December 14th, 2 - 7 pm. The Albany Historic Interior Tour Committee invites you to attend their annual Christmas Parlour Tour on December 14, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 per person, Seniors and groups of 10 or more are $8 per person. Tickets may be purchased on tour day at Two Rivers Market, 250 Broadalbin St. SW. For more information call the Albany Visitor's Association at 541-928-0911.
Holiday Movie at the Pix - Saturday, December 13, for a free holiday movie at the Pix Theatre. The movie this year is "Holiday Inn" starring Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. The movie starts at 2:00 pm.
Lebanon Community Chorus Winter Concert- Tuesday, December 9th. 7pm. 3111 S. Main St, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Lebanon, 541-259-3848, www.lebanoncc.googlepages.com
Singing Christmas Tree: Friday December 5th and Saturday, December 6th @ 7:30pm. Sunday December 7th @ 3:00pm. Sweet Home High School, 1641 Long St, Sweet Home, 541-367-4639, free
Holidays in the Park!- Saturday, December 6, 2008 (2 - 6 p.m.). Tree Lighting 5:00 p.m., Ralston Park (Park & Maple Street). Join us for the most fun of the Christmas Season at Ralston Park, Downtown Lebanon. Enjoy entertainment including a Christmas Concert by Jenni Grove.
The Event is from 3-7 pm and we light the park up with over 100,000 lights at 5 pm. There will be food vendors and of course... SANTA CLAUS! The park remains illuminated for the whole community to enjoy all through the Christmas Season! Also Coloring Contest, Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Locomotion Rides, Story Time, Face Painting, Crafts, Food Vendors, Entertainment and more!
Holiday Concert at the Venetian - December 6, 2008, Venetian Theater, Historic Downtown Albany.
They have added to our concert this year so you don't want to miss it. The West Albany High School Choir will start the show at 1:00 pm. The Carillo of Praise Hand Bell Choir will follow them. This is the first year for the hand bell choir and we're very excited they can join us. You don't need tickets, but seats are first come first served. 541-928-2469.
Sweet Home Christmas Parade: Saturday, Dec 6, 2008, 11:00am. Long St & Chamber of Commerce, Sweet Home. Visit Santa at the Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce following parade. Christmas Tree lighting @ 6:00 pm at East Linn Museum. , free, 541-367-6186
Winters Eve Corvallis. Friday, December 5th, 5 - 10 pm. Between 2nd & 3rd at Madison, Downtown Corvallis.
Month of:
NOVEMBER 2008
Fourth Annual Home for the Holidays Celebration: Wednesday, November 26, 2008, 7:00 PM, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 728 Ellsworth St SW, Albany, OR 97321
The Fourth Annual Home for the Holidays is a community wide event for both community members and churches who wish to experience a seasonal event on Thanksgiving Eve that supports the work of the Albany Helping Hands Homeless Shelter. Everyone is invited.
Albany Helping Hands Homeless Shelter has provided food and shelter to the homeless in Linn County for 19 years. We are well on our way to meeting our goal of owning and renovating the buildings at 615 9th Ave SE Albany.
I want to update you on the accomplishments to date and remind you about the upcoming community wide "Fourth Annual Home for the Holidays Celebration." to support the wonderful ministry provided by Pastor Bailey at the Shelter.
On Wednesday November 26, 2008 local pastors will bring their congregations together in a community wide prayer service which will include a community wide joint voice and bell choir presentation. Each Church will make a contribution to the poor and homeless in our community in the name of the Albany Helping Hands Homeless Shelter.
We provide twenty-four hour/seven day per week emergency shelter and services for an average of 110 homeless people every day of the year.
They provide more than 51,000 meals to homeless and low income people every year.
They deliver support services to an average of 400 residents each year as they seek to move toward transitional and independent homes.
They help an average of 150 residents every year to find jobs or housing.
Kick Off the Holiday Season! - Saturday, November 29, Historic Downtown Albany. Children's Magic Day starts off at 11:00 am with magicians strolling and performing throughout downtown until 2:00 pm. The Downtown Twice Around Parade starts at 3:00 pm. You don't want to miss the silliest Christmas parade ever. We finish the day at 5:00 pm in the parking lot at Two Rivers Market, 250 Broadalbin St. SW with the lighting of our community Christmas Tree. This is a great family event complete with caroling and candles. Call Debi at 541-928-2469 for a parade entry form or with questions.
Tuesday, November 18 - Thursday, November 20
Linn County Fair Grounds and Expo Center, Albany, OR
Seventh Annual Antique Farm Equipment Show
Parking is Free
Three Big Days
Professionals
Four Big Buildings
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Tuesday 9am-6pm, Wednesday 10am-9pm, Thursday 10am-5pm
Admission $4.00 (Price includes $2.00 discount on the featured Lunch!
Workshops and Presentations by experts from OSU Extension, FFA and Industry
All New - Used Equipment Alley - a display of used equipment available for sale through the vendors in the expo.
Antique Farm Equipment Display with over 70 pieces on display.
Trade show with over 120 vendors including the
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Local Event
Big Band Broadcast
Two Local Shows!
Presented by Artbeat
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Ticket Pricing: $47.00, 37.00, 27.00
The Big Band Broadcast starring Holly Larocque and the 13-piece Mark Ferguson Orchestra is a joyful and high-powered return to the golden age of radio broadcasts from the starlit ballrooms of the 1940's.
The audience is invited back in time from the first strains of the opening number, Singin' With the Big Bands, and guided on a sentimental journey by the engaging forties-style patter of the Radio Announcer. |
Big Band era tunes include Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree, Stardust, In the Mood, And the Angels Sing, and the show is peppered with vintage radio jingles and local station call letters.
Holly Larocque and the Mark Ferguson Orchestra present their live concerts in the form of a 1940's radio broadcast. The Big Band Broadcast is ever changing in content but always true to the glamour of the swing era.
This broadcast format with its driving rhythms, retro-hip eye candy, and clever commercials (written by Ferguson and Larocque),held together by the suave, if slightly unpredictable Radio Announcer, has become the signature of Holly and the boys in concert halls all over North America
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Veteran's Day Parade - Tuesday, November 11, 2008, Albany , Oregon. The parade starts at 11:00 am but come early to get a good spot. Call the Veteran's Commemorative Association at 541-981-2390 for complete information.
Join Valley Talk Hosts Jim Willhight and Radio Ray providing Parade "Play by Play" action live on location from the Parade in Albany. We will also be joined by News Director Weldon Greig and news staff Josh Meredith, Kent Christensen and Bill Diamond.
Our live Broadcast brought to you in part by:
John Calvin McCray, Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer, On Ferry between first and second in downtown Albany. 791-GUNS, 791-4867
Queen and Hill Laundry
Best Friends Approach To Alzheimer's And Dementia Care: Monday, November 10, from 3:00-8:30 p.m., at Mennonite Village Chapel, 5353 Columbus Street S.E., Albany, Oregon. The remaining three courses will be held in the same location Saturday, November 22nd, 9:00 a.m., to 4:00 p.m. The cost is $20 per individual or $100 per facility. Mennonite Village employees may attend at no cost.
The workshop is beneficial for family members, home care providers, facility caregivers, state workers, respite workers, social workers, and anyone who has experienced the effects of Alzheimer's disease in their lives.
Each course teaches practical, useful information to assist in the care and interaction with someone who suffers from Alzheimer's and/or related dementia. Through discussion and hands-on teaching, participants will learn Alzheimer's disease basics, elements of friendship, Alzheimer's care, communication techniques, and "elements of knack."
Participants who complete all six courses will earn a Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care certificate of completion. Mennonite Village staff members who complete this workshop will receive an increase in hourly wages.
Registration form enclosed (see attachment). For information and class reservations, please contact Mary Scott, (541) 928-7232, ext. 407, mary@mennonitevillage.org.
Linn-Benton Community College, Travel at the Tripp Film Series: Sunday, November 9, 2008, 2:00 pm, Russell Tripp Center, LBCC, Albany, OR. The film: Soul of India ~ by Rick Ray.
This film attempts to do the impossible - capture the vast and varied country of India in a single program. But The Soul Of India succeeds in providing a unique window on this nearly indescribable country. Visit the Taj Mahal, the palaces of Rajasthan, the sweeping Himalayas and many other exotic locations. Featuring interviews, gorgeous cinematography, and music by Prem Joshua, you will find yourself captivated by the richness of this country in this most beautiful film.
Sketches from the Oregon Trail by Willamette Valley Community Orchestra: Saturday, November 8th, 4:00 p.m. - First Christian Church of Albany and Sunday November 9th, 4:00 p.m. - Ashbrook Independent School Theater (Corvallis)
The "Sketches from the Oregon Trail" was written by a talented local composer, Timothy Scott Misner. Along with the premiering of the music, they will also be projecting historical photographs depicting life on the Oregon Trail as part of the performance.
To round out the "Made in America" theme of the concerts, they will be playing selections from American composers Aaron Copeland, Richard Rogers & Oscar Hammerstein, Calvin Custer, Elmer Bernstein, and George Gershwin.
This is the second season for the WVCO, conducted by Music Director Dr. Sean Paul Mills. The orchestra is sponsored by both the OSU Music Department and Linn-Benton Community College's Arts & Communication Division and consists of about 70 players who reside throughout the Willamette Valley. Many of players also perform with the Eugene Symphony Orchestra, the Oregon Mozart Players, the Corvallis-OSU Symphony, the Newport Symphony, and other regional orchestras and bands.
Built Lebanon Trails (BLT) Monthly Hike:
West River Trail
Saturday, November 8th, 10:00 a.m.
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The Santiam River near Gills Landing
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- We will meet at the Riverview Elementary School parking area.
- Hike distance will be approximately 2 miles.
- Hike difficulty is moderate; we will pass through wooded areas with some uneven terrain.
- To reach Riverview School from Santiam Highway;
- Travel east onto Russell Drive, turn left onto Mountain River Drive. Continue 1/4 mile. Riverview School is on the left.
- Watch for BLT signs.
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BLT would like to thank our sponsors; Samaritan Health Services; Linn-Co Credit Union; The City of Lebanon; KGAL-KSHO; MyKeyWeb.com; Consumer Power; Economy Supply; and all our dedicated volunteers and donors, thank you for all that you do!
For more information: call Mark Swenson. BLT would like to thank our sponsors; Samaritan Health Services; Linn-Co Credit Union; The City of Lebanon; KGAL-KSHO; MyKeyWeb.com; Consumer Power; Economy Supply; and all our dedicated volunteers and donors, thank you for all that you do!
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The Willamette Valley Concert Band's Veteran's Day Patriotic Pops Concert- "Americana"
Saturday, November 1st at 2 pm
Russell Tripp Performance Center
Linn-Benton Community College, Albany, OR
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OCTOBER 2008
Boo Boogie Bash Rough Stock Rodeo- Friday, October 31st, 6:30pm-Mid. Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 541-895-5711
Trolley of Terror: The Trolley of Terror is back again this year. Tours start at Ciddicci's Pizza on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 7, 8 and 9 pm and again on Friday, October 31, at 8 and 9 pm only. Tickets are $10 per person, reservations are required. Call the Albany Visitor's Association at 928-0911 to reserve your seats. Proceeds go to benefit the Monteith House Historical Society.
SMART Albany Masquerade Ball Friday, October 31, 2008. 9pm - 1am. Venetian Theater, 241 First Avenue West, Albany, Oregon.
This is an adults-only costume ball at the Venetian Theater in downtown Albany on Friday, October 31st, from 9:00 pm to the "witching hour" of 1:00 am. Tickets are $20 per person and are available through the website or at the Venetian box office, 241 1st Ave. W.
There will be live music, hors d'oeuvres, and a costume contest! (Costumes are required and no alcohol will be allowed. Proceeds will benefit SMART (Start Making a Reader Today) to aid literacy support in our Oregon schools, http://www.getsmartoregon.org . Call Teresa at 541-602-5002 or LaNette at 541-905-4837 for more information.
In The Mood
Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Austin Auditorium ~ LaSells Stewart Center
875 SW 26th Street, Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon
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Ticket Purchases
Local Ticket outlets
Corvallis: Gracewinds Music - 541 754 7668
Lebanon: Stainthorps' Pianos & Musical Goods - 541 258 7009
Albany: Sid Stevens Jewelry 541 967 8140
Other Ticket Outlets
888 TIX 4ALL (888 849 4255)
Tickets online: TicketFusion
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This show was great last year at the Hult in Eugene. Don't miss your chance to see this fantastic musical right here in Corvallis!
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Bud Forrest Entertainment began touring IN THE MOOD in 1994 following an overwhelming response from a performance on the steps of the National Archives in Washington, DC. For over 10 years IN THE MOOD has continued to impact audiences with sell-out performances everywhere. Through its musical influence, it became part of the official entertainment for the World USO's 50th commemoration of the WW II events. IN THE MOOD has performed and toured both in the U.S.A. and Europe and for the Clinton Presidential Inaugural Ball.
IN THE MOOD was conceived by Washington, DC's musical producer, Bud Forrest. Many of the musical arrangements were written by Vic Schoen, the conductor and arranger for The Andrews Sisters, and Music Director for both Universal and Paramount Pictures. The revue features a company of 24 including the In the Mood Singers and Dancers with the sensational String of Pearls big band orchestra with arrangements, costumes and choreography as authentic as it gets.
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The 1940's Big Band, Swing Dance Musical featuring the Music that Moved the Nation's Spirit
With a big band orchestra, singers and dancers, IN THE MOOD presents a retro 1940s musical. Experience the music that moved a nation's spirit and helped win a war. This was the last time when all of America was listening and dancing to the same kind of music.
IN THE MOOD, a 1940s musical, as part of its 2007 national tour will be performing in the west during October and March, presented by Artbeat.
Much more than a concert, IN THE MOOD takes a retro look at the life and time of America's greatest generation, a generation that was listening and dancing to the same kind of music. With music and dance performed to up-tempo big band rhythms and mellow intimate ballads, a mood was set to inspire a future filled with hope, promise and prosperity. This was a time like no other in our Nation's history, a time when music moved the Nation's spirit. Come experience the swing, rhythm, jazzy, brassy, sentimental and romantic music of this important time.
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East Linn County CHIPS (Community Health Improvement Partnership) Five Year Anniversary: Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital Health Careers Training Center. Lunch courtesy of Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. CHIP is made possible through the ongoing support of Samaritan Health Services, Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Mid-Valley Healthcare Foundation and the citizens of East Linn County.
Lebanon Community Player's 6th Annual Dinner Theatre: Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th at 7:00pm at the Lebanon Senior Center at Academy Square. Tickets can be purchased at the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce on Park or at Willamette Manor at 176 West C Street. Costs to attend are $18.00 for adults, $9.00 for age 12 and under or 65 and above, and a limited number of VIP tickets are available for an additional $5.00 while supplies last!
All funds raised from this two night production go to the resident's at Willamette Manor Assisted Living & In-Home Care. This year the Lebanon Community Players and Willamette Manor will be holding a clothing drive to support the LBCC Jobs Program Clothes Closet so bring your gently used professional clothing the nights of the event to be donated to Linn Benton Community College.
Downtown Trick-or-Treating - Saturday, October 25, 2008, Historic Downtown Albany, The downtown will be haunted by little ghouls and goblins for the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treating. We start off with the kid's costume contest at 10:00 am at Two Rivers Market, 250 Broadalbin St. SW. Trick-or-Treating starts at 11:00 am and goes to 1:00 pm. at participating merchants-look for the orange and black balloons. 541-928-2469.
A Magical Night at the Venetian: Friday, October 25th, Doors open at 6:30 pm, Showtime is at 7:00 pm. , 241 First Avenue West, Albany, Oregon. Six of western Oregon's most well known magical entertainers will perform. The show includes Rick and Karen Rogers, Phil and Dawn Crosson, John Edsall and Steve Peterson. Seating is first come first served. Admission is FREE! We do encourage you to bring a can of food for the Linn-Benton Food Share. Call 541-928-2469 if you have any questions.
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The Annual Celebration of Community is Thursday, October 23rd, Linn-Benton Community College, 6pm.
This year's theme "Welcome Home" focuses on the construction of 47 hew residential units at the Mennonite Village. For tickets: Phone: 541-928-7232
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Sixth Annual Quilt Block Scrabble Saturday, October 18 to Sunday, October 19th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sand Ridge Charter School, 2900 S. Main Road, Lebanon. Admission is $2 and all guests receive a yo yo flower pin. Proceeds benefit the Santiam Scrappers Quilt Guild and their community service projects.
The annual quilt show in Lebanon is definitely "Quilting Outside the Box." This weekend the show will become famous with quitters playing the very first ever game of Quilt Block Scrabble. While it is not going to be as famous as the Sister s' Quilt Show, this year the local show is trying to bring more tourists to Lebanon.
Quilt Block Scrabble is to be played on a Super Scrabble-sized board. Peggy described the game, "It's a big quilted board on the wall with 21x21 or 441 squares vs. the standard 15x15 or 225 squares. Players add quilt block names which are then verified as one of the 4,000 quilt block names in Barbara Brackman's book-Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns." Winners will include a player drawing, chosen from all players, and a "Top Block (word)smith," the player with the most points.
For more information, call Peggy at 541-451-4910 or visit www.santiamscrppers.org.
Columbia River Organ Club Concert Sunday, October 19th, 2008, Elisinore Theater, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR. Time: 2:00 PM, Tickets: Call 503-665-6633 for Details.
Presenting Donna Parker in concert. Donna lives in Portland, and has been an active member of Columbia River Organ Club since it's beginning, but she is also a nationally known Theatre Organ artist, and has performed all over the U.S. and also Australia.
Donna Parker, a native of Los Angeles, California, began her organ studies at the age of 7. Four years later
she was introduced to the theatre organ and, at thirteen, began her classical organ instruction with Richard Purvis,
Organist and Master of Choristers Emeritus and Honorary Canon of San Francisco’s famed Grace Cathedral.
Donna quickly established a name for herself on the concert circuit as a very capable performer for one
so young. She made her first recording at 15, was appointed the first Official Organist for the Los Angels
Dodgers baseball team, and toured Southern California in concert as a product specialist for Conn Organ
Company. Through arrangements made by George Wright, Donna began studying harmony and arranging
with Gordon Kibbee while also studying theatre organ stylings with Lyn Larsen. While in high school,
she appeared at Universal Studios in Southern California, providing holiday season entertainment, and
combined her love of sports and music by serving as Organist for the Los Angels Sports Arena, playing for
professional ice hockey and tennis teams.
Donna attended California Polytechnic State University at Pomona, California, majoring in organ.
Subsequently, she moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where she performed at Organ Stop Pizza. This began an
association that would last for many years with restaurants centered around entertainment on large
theatre pipe organs, including The Roaring 20s in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Paramount Music Palace in
Indianapolis, Indiana, The Organ Grinder in Portland, Oregon, Uncle Milt’s in Vancouver, Washington,
and Organ Stop Pizza in Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona.
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Donna has actively promoted the theatre pipe organ art form over the years including television appearances
on CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Kuralt, PM Magazine, and numerous entertainment news spots.
She has conducted master classes nationally and abroad, and has worked with public school districts to
incorporate this all-American art form into their music history curriculum.
Their new CD recording, “In the Key of Three” is
receiving international acclaim. Donna also manages a limited teaching and coaching schedule as well.
Donna has numerous highly acclaimed recordings to her credit including her latest release, “The Lady
Elsinore.”
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Her concert performances take her to well-known venues across the United States and
abroad. International appearances include Canada, Vienna, Austria--where she performed for a national
broadcast on the ORF--Australia, Japan--where she had the distinction of performing the first organ
concert at Tokyo’s famed Casals Concert Hall--and New Zealand.
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This Saturday
The Walk to Remember at the Heritage Mall
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This years event is once again at Albany's Heritage Mall this Saturday, November 7th, 2009 from 9 am to noon.
The Alzheimer's Network of Oregon invites you to support individuals and families coping with Alzheimer's by joining us at these future events.
You can join us for this fun, short indoor or outdoor walk by calling Mary Scott, Event Chairperson at 541-928-4728 (Lydia's House at Mennonite Village) or check online at www.ALZNET.ORG.
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Join us for Live, On Location, Radio Broadcast from 9 to Noon on Unforgettable 920 KSHO
Our broadcast from the Heritage Mall on 920 KSHO brought to you by the Mennonite Village.
Download free mp3 Podcast of our 2008 broadcast.
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The money that you raise through your pledges provides funding that enables us to continue providing services like these, needed by the people of Marion, Polk, Linn, and Benton counties whose lives have been affected by Alzheimer's disease: Information and Referral, Help Line, Care planning assistance, Library resources, Early Stage Program, Support Groups, Educational Programs, Speakers' Bureau, Public awareness campaign and Advocacy Newsletters.
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Lebanon Area Habitat Ladies Night Out Saturday, October 11th 5 - 10 pm, Santiam Place Event Hall, 139 Main St., Lebanon, OR
Pamper yourself with a night of fun! Yummy finger food and desserts, demonstrations, vendors with fun stuff,
door prizes and more!
$10.00 Admission. Advance ticket sales at Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce, 1040 Park St. and
Hidden Treasures, 764 Main St., Lebanon. A benefit for Lebanon Area Habitat for Humanity and Linn-Benton Food Share. You may also bring canned/boxed food for food drive.
Vendors whom might be selling products and services for women are also being sought. Vendor fees apply. Please call 541-259-4255 or 541-258-5337 for more information.
Oregon Mennonite Festival for World Relief- Saturday, October 11th 7:30am-3:30pm, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 541-928-1865, free
Build Lebanon Trails (BLT) October 11th Community Hike
This months hike: Ridgeway Butte in Lebanon. Saturday, October 11th. Directions: Take Hwy 20 in Lebanon east to Grant Street. Follow Grant over the bridge and take the first right after the bridge at Berlin Road. Travel one-quarter mile to Grant Street. Park on the left side of the road at the base of the butte in the gravel area. Look for BLT hike signs and the KGAL/KSHO broadcast vehicle. Hikes start promptly at 10:00 a.m.
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Build Lebanon Trails invites the community to hike Ridgeway Butte on Saturday, October 11th at 10:00 a.m.
One group will have the opportunity to hike to the 935-foot elevation that offers a spectacular view of the valley.
On a clear day Mary's Peak to the west, Albany to the north and Halsey to the south can be observed. Bring your binoculars and cameras.
A second group will hike to the summit of 1200 feet. Hike leaders will point out flora and fauna indigenous to the butte.
Information will be shared about the history of the butte and the various names it has been called. (Kees Butte, Horse Butte, Green Horse Butte, Rattlesnake Butte, Chamberlain Butte).
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For more information please call Nancy Kirks of Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) at 451-6425.
Hike sponsors: Samaritan Health Services, the City of Lebanon, KGAL/KSHO radio, Linn Co Federal Credit Union, Economy Supply, MykeWeb and the many dedicated BLT volunteers.
The hike is expected to take 1 to 1 1/2 hours depending on which elevation you reach. The hike to the 935 summit is moderate and rigorous and is 1.00 mile in length. The hike to the 1200-foot summit is considered difficult and rigorous and is 1.25 miles.
The paths are uneven and poison oak may be a possibility to those who walk away from the main trails. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Walking sticks and trekking poles may be desired. Bring a snack if you wish. Bottled water will be available courtesy of Linn Co Federal Credit Union. Leashed dogs are welcome.
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Learn Something New Day 6 - Saturday, October 11, Historic Downtown Albany. Downtown merchants will be offering free classes on a variety of subjects. Check back for a complete list of classes. 541-928-2469.
Volunteer Caregivers 25th Anniversary: Sunday, Noon - 4pm. Albany Senior Center, Monteith River Park, Albany, OR
Soroptimist International of Albany "Walk for the Cause": Saturday, October 6th, 8am, Linn County Courthouse Steps, 4th Street SW, Albany
SEPTEMBER 2008
Albany Chamber of Commerce Businesses on Display: Wednesday, September 24th, Willamette Event Center, Linn County Fairgrounds, Knox Butte Rd, Albany, OR. 1pm - 6pm.
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Host: Valley Talk Host Jim Willhight will be broadcasting live from the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Businesses on Display Expo at the Linn County Fairgrounds. The first half of the program will feature our monthly Benton County Commissioners Roundtable Program.
Guest(s): Joining us the Benton County Commissioners Jay Dixon, Linda Modrell, and Anabelle Jaramillo.
Topic: Benton County Commissioners Roundtable Program and the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Businesses on Display Expo.
Segment 2: 11:36 -11:55 am
Guest(s): Robin Galloway
Topic: Linn County Extension Service
Community Block Party: September 20, 2008 - 12 noon - 4:00 pm, Venue: Lebanon Church of the Nazarene, 600 West D Street, Lebanon, Or 541-451-1550. Contact:office@lebnaz.net. Website: www.lebnaz.net
A Block Party open to community of Lebanon free of charge. Come for an afternoon of fun, free hot dogs, sno-cones and cotton candy - win prizes playing games, jump in bouncers, play aqua splash, and more! Door Prizes awarded throughout afternoon. Family fun and building community relationships. Come meet your neighbors!!
Oregon Covered Bridge Festival
Saturday, September 20th - Sunday, September 21st.
New location: Timber Linn Park, Albany, Oregon
This event formally held in Stayton has been moved to Timber Linn Park in Albany. This festival draws thousands of people from around the world who are interested History, culture, and these beautiful old bridges. The event features tours of the five covered bridges in the Scio area, and one in Stayton, venders, food, live entertainment, reenactments, and demonstrations and arts and crafts.
Festival organizers moved the event to the new venue giving easier access from I-5 for event goers plus ease of access to the bridges. Organizers have been working with the Albany Visitors Association and Albany Parks and Recreation to help coordinate the transition. Judy Prindel, President of the Festival, says, "I am excited about the move. Albany has historic districts and the historic homes, this festival seems like a good fit with the local community."
COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL
The Mission of the Oregon Covered Bridge Festival is to help preserve and protect our historic treasures. At one time there were over 600 of these beautiful bridges. Now we only have 51 left. Many people enjoy them for their beauty, the history, because they are romantic, nostalgic and some because of the construction of them. Whatever the reason please join us in our festival. It is a fun-filled family event sure to please everyone.
Some of the events include: Covered Bridge History, Collectible Postal Stamp Cancellation, Bird of Prey Demonstrations, Woodcarvers demonstrations, Historic Auto clubs, Larry Fast Classic Bicycles, Live Music, Juried Fine Arts and Crafts; Children's games and entertainment, mini train rides (fee), and of course Wonderful Food booths. Living History demonstrations include a Mountain Man Tom Marquette, Blacksmith Reece Whitaker and Wheel Wright Lonnie Johnson. A drawing for one of a kind hand made covered bridge quilt, done by the Jolly Quilters of Sweet Home, will be held at noon, Sept 21, main stage, need not be present to win.
There will be guided tours of 5 Scio area covered bridges each day ($10) Reservation preferred (503) 399-0436. Maps will be available for those who wish to tour the bridges on their own.
For the first time ample parking is adjacent to the festival area. Admittance to the festival is free but there is a parking fee of $2 or two items of non-perishable foods, which will be distributed to the Linn/Benton Food Bank. Festival hours are 9:00 to 7:00 on Saturday, September 20 and 9:00 to 5:00 on Sunday September 21.
For more information visit the festival website - www.ocbfestival.com
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The festival is admission free family fun for all with:
- Juried Arts and Crafts
- Living History Displays which include Civil War re-enactments and Blacksmiths
- Demonstrations such as woodcarvers, flint knapping, and artists
- Baking Contests for adults and kids
- Old Fashioned Children's Games and Crafts
- Live Music
- Auction of Covered Bridge Commemorative Coins and Original Artwork
- Delicious food booths.
Maps are also available for self-guided tours.
Main Entertainment
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2008
11:00 a.m.-12:00p.m.-Wild Bird Show/Birds of Prey
12:30p.m.- 2:30p.m. - Bush Pilots
3:00p.m. Harmonica (Chris Estes)
4:30p.m.- Harmonica (Chris Estes)
5:00p.m.-7:00p.m., Zach Driscoll & Three Quarter Time
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2008
9-11a.m Radio
11:00 a.m. Old Time Fiddlers
12:00 Radio/set up for Knox Bros
1:00-2:30, Knox Bros Band
3:00-4:30 Harmonica (Chris Estes)
Children's Schedule
Saturday:
10:00 Games and Crafts
12:00 Illusionist
12:20 Juggler
12:40 Ventriloquist
1:00 Puppets
1:30 Wild Bird Show
2:30 Illusionist
2:50 Juggler
3:10 Ventriloquist
3:30 Coins in the Haystack
4:00 Wild Bird Show
Sunday:
11:00 Wild Bird Show
12:00 Games and Crafts
1:30 Music
3:00 Coins in the Haystack
4:00 Wild Bird Show
On going clowns, balloon animals, and face painting
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Greater Albany Public School Eat And Run
Two Live Radio Broadcasts!
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Eat:
Wyatt's Eatery
Friday, 9/12
5-7pm
Run:
Start/Finish at Ray's Foods in North Albany
Saturday, 9/13
Race Start 9am, Registration 7:30am
Presented by:
National Frozen Foods Corporation
Ray's Food PlaceAlbany Democrat-HeraldNewsTalk 1580 KGALUnforgettable 920 KSHOWyatt's Eatery and Brewhouse.
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Meet at Wyatt's Eatery in Albany, Oregon, on Friday for great Hor d'oeuvres and soft drinks and meet with members of the Albany School Foundation to find out more about what the foundation does for Albany's school children.
Then on Saturday morning, 9/13, do a 5 kilometer (3.1 miles) run and walk in the brisk morning air.
The event starts at 9:00 am with on site registration from 7:30 to 8:30 am at Ray's Food Place in North Albany. The course goes across the Willamette River into downtown Albany and back to the North Albany Village.
Each participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Winners will receive medals. Entry fees: early registration (through 9/6/2007) for adults with t-shirt is $17, for youth with t-shirt aged 14 and under is $12. Late registration is $20 with t-shirt for all ages.
For more information: 926-2264.
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Live Radio Broadcasts
Join us on 920 KSHO and 1580 KGAL for live radio broadcasts surrounding these events:
Friday 9/12
4:06 - 6:50pm
Join us on 1580 KGAL and 920 KSHO as we broadcast from the Venetian Theater, across the parking lot from the "Eat" event at Wyatt's Eatery and Brewhouse.
Saturday 9/13
10:06 - 11:00am.
Then during the 10 o'clock hour Saturday morning join Dave Pautsch and Kent Christensen for updates on the "Run" event.
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Antiques in the Streets - Saturday, September 6, 2008. The 11th annual Antiques in the Streets. Call Debi at 541-928-2469.
Tangent Harvest Festival
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Saturday September 6, 2007, Tangent, Oregon
- 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.- Fireman's Pancake Breakfast. Get up early and start the day out with a big breakfast at the Tangent Fire Dept.
- 10 a.m.- Downtown Community Parade. Horses, kids, dogs, tractors, cars, bands, you name it! It's an old-fashioned parade that winds through town.
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.- Kid's Events. Fun activities and games for all ages- a kid's sized tractor pull, a magician, face painting, games and much more!
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.- Cruise-In Car Event. Like stepping back in time- check out the vintage cars and trucks, 1972 and older. Always a spectator favorite.
- Noon - 2pm- Music by the Bush Pilots, a bluegrass trio.
- 2 to 3 p.m. - Talent Show, presented by the Parent Teacher Club
- 3 to 5 p.m. - The Brand-Everyone's favorite country rock band
- 5 to 7 p.m. - Trash Can Joe-Old time jazz and folk quartet
- 5 to 7 p.m. - Rib-Eye Steak BBQ-Come hungry! A good old-fashioned steak BBQ with all the trimmings. BBQ
- Arts, Crafts, Garden, and Flower Show. We'll have all the community favorites, whether we grow it, bake it or make it.
- Food- Hot dogs, hamburgers, burritos, corn on the cob, and all those sweet, sticky treats you want to see at a country fair!
Festival of Red - Sunday, September 7, 2008, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Event located on Ferry St. between 1st and 2nd Avenues, Historic Downtown Albany. The annual Festival of Red is a benefit for FISH. Local restaurants will be providing food. Wine and beer will be available from local breweries and wineries. Recognized Albany artists will be painting on site. Artwork will be on display and be available for sale. For ticket prices and information call Annette at 928-4460.
6th Annual Movies by Moonlight- Happy Feet": Friday, August 29th, 2008. The movies are shown in the parking lot behind Wyatt's Eatery & Brewhouse, 211 1st Ave. W. They start at dusk. The final movie: Happy Feet", animated family film. Bring your family and your chairs for a great evening. 541-928-2469. All movies are in color! Remember it's free!
Oregon State Fair: Friday, August 22 - Monday, September 1, 2008. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, OR
Join us at the 2008 Wah Chang Art and Air Festival
Friday, August 22- Sunday, August 24, 2008
Timber Linn Park, Albany, OR
Live Radio Broadcast From Hot Air Balloon
Friday, 8/22 start at 6:06 am
Albany’s Signature Event with Free Family Fun!
Children’s Art Village presented by Central Willamette Community Credit Union
Live Radio Broadcaste from Hot Air Ballon, Friday 6am
Hot-Air Balloon Launches Friday, Saturday and Sunday Morning At 6:45 Am
Balloon Night Glow with Laser Light Show (Friday 8/22 dusk)
Curtis Salgado On The Selco Festival Stage During Night Glow (Friday 8/22)
Airplanes Fill With Sky With Free Young Eagles Flights (Children 8-17)
More Than 70 Juried Art & Craft Vendors with live artist demonstrations
Two Classic Car Shows Saturday And Sunday presented by Lassenn
Microbrew & Wine Garden
Little River Band, Main Stage, Saturday, August 23rd, 8pm
Audio (MP3 Files) and Pictures from 2007 Wah Chang Art and Air Festival
Live Radio Broadcast From Hot Air Balloon at 2000+ feet
Audio and Pictures from 2007 Wah Chang Art and Air Festival Balloon Launch, Friday, August 24th, 6am - 8:15am. The launch site is Timberlinn Park in Albany, Oregon home of the annual event.
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Broadcast Segment 1- (6:15am) Pre Balloon Launch from launch site at Timberlinn Park. Balloon owner Randall Fuehrer was the Pilot for the flight of the balloon Magic. Randall is from McMinnville and runs the company Outback Balloon LLC. Randall is a FAA Hot Air Balloon Commercial Pilot and a FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic. We discuss the weekend events and can hear the burners lighting up. {Length 3m:56s}
Broadcast Segment 2- (6:38am) First of the balloons being launched and prepping his balloon for takeoff within minutes. {Length 3:24}
Broadcast Segment 3- (approximately 6:45am) Broadcast during the actual launch, up, up and away. Describing the view from 1500 feet of Scio, Lebanon, the Coast Range right over the city of Albany. {Length 3:59}
Broadcast Segment 4- (7:13am) Broadcast from over 2380 feet, south of Highway 34, west of Highway 99E, Southwest of Tangent. We discussed with the pilot, Randall Fuehrer, his balloon size, how he started in the balloon business, his hot air balloon capacity, typical flight length, balloon capacity, FAA Certification, the chase crew, and his company Outback Balloon, LLC {Length 6:03}
Broadcast Segment 5- (8:06am) Broadcast from ground at landing site in a Farmers Field, Southwest of Shedd, about 1 mile Northeast of the Mill in Halsey. We discussed the rough landing, going sideways in the farmers field.{Length 5:18}
A special thanks to my Pilot Randall Fuehrer who not only is a great Hot Air Balloon Pilot but a great guy!
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Pictures from the Event Broadcast
Google Earth Map of the Balloon Travel Route
Information about event including concert schedule and Albany Airport Activities
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Pictures from the Broadcast
Each of the pictures below are available in high-resolution. To view high-resolution picture just click on the thumbnail picture.
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Balloon Crew and Pilot(r)Randall Fuehrer prepare the balloon, Magic, installing the burner.
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Balloon basket is laid down in preparation of connection to the balloon.
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First Balloon launched from Timberlinn Park.
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While second balloon is inflating the first rises above the park.
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The balloon is unrolled.
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Balloon is initially inflated with large fan then filled with hot air (see basket and blower prepped for this process above).
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More balloons inflate, minutes from launch.
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Up, Up and Away.
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Balloon Magic is ready for Jim Willhight to board for the in-flight live radio broadcast.
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View of South Albany looking southwest. Note balloons below and Highway 99-E to the right.
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View of two balloons and field south of Albany.
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View north. I-5 is to the right. Albany Airport and Home Depot are right (upper center).
Lexington is in the center. Millersburg, Wah Chang and Weyerhaeuser Mill in upper center.
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View to Northeast (toward Crabtree and Scio) of ground fog.
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View west of Mary's Peak and Corvallis (smoke stacks).
Target Distribution center is in lower right.
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View west of Shedd as we lower altitude in preparation of landing.
Highway 99-e runs left to right in upper center of picture.
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No safe landing side near Shedd so we landed several miles further Southwest with the final landing spot northwest of the Halsey mill.
A surface wind caused us to be pulled along the ground sideways (hang on for dear life) for the rough, but fun landing.
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We went up to about 2800 feet during the flight which from start to finish was was about 16+ miles (we did zig zag adding more distance). Check out the Google Earth view of the start and end points below.
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Google Earth Map of Balloon Launch and Landing Points
Click on image for larger view
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Launch Location at Timberlinn Park in Albany
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Landing Location between Halsey and Shedd
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Balloon Trip Route
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Images from Google Earth, (c), Google, Inc.
Audio Podcast of this live broadcast, pictures and web page coding by
Willhight Programming and Web Services
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Polk County Fair: Thursday August 7th - Sunday August 10.
Thanks to all who attended and organized the area's 25th Annual National Night Out Events
Click on picture to enlarge.
Picture Mix from Ralston Park Event. {upper left} Crown gathers for Children's Activities, {upper center} Somewhere in the mass of moms and children you will find a clown, {upper right} Lebanon Police Chief Mike Healy with a puppy, {center left} crowd watching entertainment, {center} KGAL/ KSHO Remote Broadcast Center, {bottom left} LPD Detective Sergeant Kevin Martinez doing his Karaoke best along with a backup, {bottom center } Very cute puppy from Molly the Dog's litter, and {bottom right} Sgt. Martinez looking like he's ducking a balloon.
Download Free Mp3 of Radio Broadcast
Download for free the entire 3 hour historic broadcast (mp3 Podcast) which aired live on 920 KSHO. Hosted by Jim Willhight and Bill Diamond this was a live on location broadcast from Lebanon's Ralston Park event which aired from 4 - 7pm, on National Night Out, August 4th, 2008.
Download: {high quality} or {Medium Quality} mp3 file.
Once downloaded just play it in any mp3 player or Media Player. Note the high quality file (64 Megabytes in size) will take approximately 5 minutes to download with a 3 high speed 3Mb download broadband connection.
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A special thanks for Mike Martin at Security Alarm Corporation and Albany Lock and Key plus Dave Weins at Eagle Security Professionals, LLC. for bringing 1580 KGAL and 920 listeners and web site viewers this special public service feature.
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The 2008 Local Event Locations
Lebanon
Ralston Square Park, 4 - 8pm.
This years event is expected to draw 500 to join in the celebration. Join McGruff the Crime Dog for Free food, entertainment and a live on location Radio Broadcast on 920 KSHO and 1580 KGAL brought to you by Security Alarm Corporation. 1580 KGAL and 920 KSHO will be broadcasting live from the event from 4 to 7pm. There will also be a Classic Car Display and Fingerprinting. For a thrill try out the Rock Climbing wall from the Oregon Army National Guard. Plus there will be appearances by the Reach Helicopter and a K-9 Officer and his dog. All of this centered around the Gazebo at Ralston Square Park, Park and Oak, Lebanon, OR.
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Central Avenue
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Pineway
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Albany
(Group Name, Location (Activity) Approximate Time)
Hickory Hills NW, Hickory Hills Park (Potluck) 6:00-9:00pm
Golf Addition, 149 Fairway Dr. NE (Potluck) 6:00pm-Dark
Tree View Heights, Park Terrace/20th NW (Potluck) 6:00-7:30pm
Cascade Heights, NW Cascade Falls Court(cul-de-sac) (Potluck/Youth Jazz Band/Contests) 6:30-9:00pm
5th Ave SW, Walnut between 5th & 6th (Potluck/BBQ) 6:00-10:00pm
12th St./ Washington SW, On Washington between 12th & 13th (Block Party/Potluck/Kid's activities ) 6:00-9:00pm
Monteith, Henderson Park (Potluck/BBQ/Kid's activities) 6:00-10:00pm
Park Terrace, SW1430 Park Terrace SW (Lemonade & Cookies) 6:00-10:00pm
Chase Loop, Club House-first building on right (Dessert Social) 7:00-8:30pm
Morse Lane, SW1st cul-de-sac on Morse Lane (Potluck Picnic) 6:30-8:00pm
Elk Run Dr. SW, 4120 Elk Run Dr. SW (Potluck/BBQ/Kid's activities) 6:00-8:00pm
Marten Ave. SW, Intersection Marten/Salmon Run (Finger food/Dessert Potluck) 7:00-10:00pm
Hackleman Dist., Swanson Park (Block Party/Potluck) 6:00-9:00pm
Salem/Harrison, First Evangelical Church 1332 First Ave. SE (Potluck) 6:00-8:30pm
Front/Geary, 375/385 Geary St. NE (Dessert Potluck) 6:00-8:00pm
Thurston St., 2112 Thurston St. SE-backyard (Potluck) 6:00-8:00pm
Pine Meadow Village, Cedar Circle Pool Area (BBQ/Games) 6:00-9:00pm
Jackson St. , SE1520 Jackson St SE (Potluck/BBQ) 7:00-10:00pm
Parkside Meadows, 3035 Jackson St SE (Block Party/BBQ/Kid's activities) 6:00-9:00pm
Chicago/34th, 3432 Chicago SE (Potluck/Kid's activities) 6:00-8:00pm
Lyon Place, Cul-de-sac (Block Party/BBQ/Youth activities) 6:00-9:00pm
Chartwell Station, Chartwell Station Park-end of Hill St. (Block Party/BBQ/Street Dance) 6:00-10:00pm
Meadows Apts., Periwinkle Park (BBQ/Games/Scavenger Hunt) 6:00-10:00pm
20th Ave. SE, Albany Comm. Of Christ Church2526 20th Ave SE (Potluck/Flashlight Walk) 6:00-8:00pm
Cedarwood, 2741 Cedarwood Ct. SE (Potluck) 6:00pm-?
Mennonite Village, 47th/Ermine in field east of Quail Run (Parade/Sing-along/Refreshments) 6:00-7:00pm
Geary/47th Ave., Intersection (BBQ/Potluck/Youth Activities) 6:00-9:00pm
Lehigh-Ryderwood, Lehigh Park (Potluck/BBQ) 6:00-8:30pm
Kingfisher Court Cul-de-sac, (BBQ/Potluck/Youth Activities) 6:00-9:00pm
Bridle Springs, Neighborhood Park-Winner's Circle (BBQ/Potluck) 8:00-10:00pm
National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event which will involve 10,000 communities (about 34 million people) over all 50 states.
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These local communities and neighborhoods are hosting a National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5, 2008.
Police and Fire personnel will visit each event with the purpose of strengthening public safety/ community relationships, support neighborhood unity and promote crime prevention efforts.
This is a great opportunity for interested City officials to interact and share in a relaxed atmosphere with great food and fun activities.
Activities scheduled for evening of National Night Out (8/5/2008) unless noted.
Harrisburg
City Park
Marcus Landing Neighborhood
Scio
Free hotdogs, free ice cream, anode music
Gates
Hamburgers and Hotdogs in , 5:30pm
Crabtree
Fire Department
Meyer St.
Millersburg
54th Street
Lions
Grange Hall
Sweet Home
Skyline Drive
Live on Location National Night Out Radio Broadcast
Join Jim Willhight and Bill Diamond on Unforgettable 920 KSHO and News Talk 1580 KGAL for a live, on location broadcast from Lebanon's Ralston Park event.
The live, local radio broadcast airs from 4 - 7pm, on National Night Out, August 4th, 2008.
A special thanks for Mike Martin at Security Alarm Corporation, Albany Lock and Key and Dave Weins at Eagle Security Professionals for bringing 1580 KGAL and 920 listeners and web site viewers this special feature.
Special Valley Talk
Live, Local Radio
Join 1580 KGAL local talk radio host Jim Willhight Tuesday, August 5th at 11:06am for a special Local National Night Out update on Valley Talk.
Joining us will be Dayla Johnson from the Lebanon Police Department to discuss the community wide Ralston Square Park event.
The event is designed to (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local crime prevention efforts, (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
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AUGUST 2008
Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
Sweet Home, Oregon
The Oregon Jamboree is the Northwest's Premier Country Music and Camping Festival. Located in the foothills of the scenic Cascade Mountains the festival takes place at a seven-acre park-like setting bordered by Sankey Park and the historic Weddle Covered Bridge.
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FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION CALL
541-367-8800 or toll free 888-613-6812 (M-F, 9AM-5PM, Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster at 866-866-4502
VIP Reserved 3-Day SOLD OUT!
Adult
General Admission 3-Day $115
General Admission - Friday $75
General Admission - Saturday $75
General Admission - Sunday $75
Children Ages 7 to 12 (6 and Under are free*)
- 3 Day General Admission $25
- 1 Day General Admission $12
- *All children must be accompanied by an adult. Children's pricing is available in general admission only.
Camping 3 Day $75
Extra Vehicle $25
Concert ticket purchase required for camping reservations.
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Concert Schedule
Friday, August 1st, 2008
1:30 p.m. Gates Open
3:00 p.m. Williams and Ree
5:00 p.m. Western Underground
7:00 p.m. Trent Tomlinson
9:15 p.m. Sugarland
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
10:30 a.m. Gates Open
Noon Confederate Railroad
2:00 p.m. Rissi Palmer
4:15 p.m. Kellie Pickler
6:30 p.m. Joe Nichols
8:45 p.m. Randy Owen
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
10:30 a.m. Gates Open
Noon Phil Stacey
2:00 p.m. Glen Campbell featuring Debby Campbell
4:15 p.m. Neal McCoy
6:30 p.m. Trace Adkins
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JULY 2008
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Ralston Concerts in the Park World Wide Podcasts
Free MP3 Music from Live Concerts
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Etouffee
This popular Louisiana Swamp Rock Band returned for the final concert of the season on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008.
Free mp3 Download of Concert
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The Bush Pilots
Live concect recorded on July 22nd, 2008.
Download Set One* or download Set Two
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Surefire Country (7/15/2008)
Download Set One
Download Set Two.
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Jamie's Rock and Roll Legends- 7/8/2008
{upper left} LPD Detective Kevin Martinez - MC and Lead Guitarist, {upper right}: Merle Haggard, Jr., {lower left}Classic Car from Rolling Oldies, {lower right} Rod Sell City of Lebanon- passing out Apples and "selling" the BLT Hikes. Click on image for full size picture
Download Performance by Merle Haggard, Jr. Tracy Barton, Bakersfield, CA.
Download Performance by "Buddy Holly" Ray Sanchez- Monmouth OR
"Jerry Lee Lewis"
Download Performance by "Jerry Lee Lewis"- Lance Lapinski (with the Elvis Presley thrown in as well).
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Help Listening to or Downloading Free on Line Audio (MP3 Files)
Sound system and mixing by Totten Productions.
*- Set one incomplete due to concert starting early.
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Benton County Fair
Wednesday, July 30 - Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis, OR
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Join us for Valley Talk live from location
Join us on the air or at the fair at our live broadcast from the fair on the opening day, Wednesday, July 30th, starting at 11:06am. Joining Valley Talk Host Jim Willhight from "The Oaks" picnic tables will be the Benton County Commissioners, the Benton County Fair and Facilities Manager and more. It will be a lot of fun on air and on location on 1580 KGAL.
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Johnny Limbo & the Lugnuts will return again on Saturday August 2nd.
Main Stage Entertainment
Wed July 30th: Sawyer Brown
Thur July 31st, Eric Church
Fri August 1st, Three Dog Night
Sat August 2nd, Johnny Limbo & the Lugnuts
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Sea Dog Nights: Monday, July 21st - Sunday, July 27th, Cheadle Lake Park, Lebanon, OR.
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Linn County Fair
Thursday, July 17th through Sunday, July 20th, 2008
Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, Oregon
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Hawgs N' Hay Biker Rally: Thursday, July 17th - Sunday, July 20th, Cheadle Lake Park, Lebanon, OR.
Bi-Mart Presents
The Willamette Country Music Festival
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Brownsville, Oregon
Friday July 18,
Saturday July 19
and Sunday, July 20, 2008
Featuring: Josh Gracin & Steve Holy plus more!
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American Idol alumnus and Lyric Street recording artist Josh Gracin is coming to Brownsville,...and so is Curb recording artist Steve Holy !
Both Gracin and Holy were announced today as two of the three featured performers at this years inaugural Willamette Country Music Festival in Brownsville, Oregon.
Gracin is bringing his electrifying act to The Willamette Country Music Festival grand stage on Sunday July 20th. Gracin, a former marine and native of Westland Michigan released his debut and self titled album in June of 2004 which produced 3 top five singles including his #1 hit "Nothing to Lose". Since that time, Gracin has quickly become a major force in country music placing 9 singles on Billboard's country music charts. Gracin's latest single "We Weren't Crazy" from his second album hit the country charts in October of last year. His newest album "I Keep Coming Back" is scheduled for release on April 1st of this year.
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Steve Holy to Headline Opening Night of The Willamette Country Music Festival
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Schedule
Thursday July 17th, 2008
2:00pm RV and Tent Campers begin check-in
Friday July 18th, 2008
1:00pm Gates Open
3:00pm DEREK CATE
5:30pm T B A
7:30pm T B A
9:30pm T B A
Saturday July 19th, 2008
11:00am Gates Open
12:30pm JENNIFER LYNN
2:45pm JASON MEADOWS
5:00pm THE DREW DAVIS BAND
7:15pm JAMIE O'NEAL
9:15pm T B A
10:45pm Fireworks Extravaganza
Sunday July 20th, 2008
11:00am Gates Open
2:00pm AMY CLAWSON
4:30pm SIXWIRE
7:00pm JOSH GRACIN
Monday July 21st, 2008
2:00pm RV and Tent Campers check-out
* Acts are subject to change
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Curb recording artist Steve Holy will get the Willamette Country Music Festival off to a terrific start as the featured performer on Friday July 18th taking the grand stage at 9:30pm. Holy is best known for his #1 hit single "Good Morning Beautiful" from his debut album Blue Moon. Since Blue Moon was released in October of 2000, Holy has charted 12 singles on the U.S Billboard Hot Country Song charts. Holy released his second album in August of 2006 titled "Brand New Girlfriend" and it was that album that gave Holy his second #1 smash hit by the same title.
The Willamette Country Music Festival is excited to be bringing Steve Holy and Josh Gracin to Brownsville for this exciting inaugural 3 day outdoor country music concert event.
And if that's not enough, The Willamette Country Music Festival has a huge announcement in the works for Saturday's headline slot July 19th. If you love Steve Holy and Josh Gracin, then you'll thoroughly enjoy what we have scheduled in the headline slot on July 19th. Make your ticket plans now,.. you won't want to miss it!
FESTIVAL WEBSITE
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If you haven't purchased your reserved VIP seats or General Admission ( Lawn ) tickets yet, don't hesitate,...get them now while great seats last.
Box Office: ( 541 ) 497-7588
TICKET PRICES
Reserved VIP 3 day Pass $150.00
General Admission 3 day pass $75.00
General Admission - Friday Show $55.00
General Admission - Saturday Show $55.00
General Admission - Sunday Show $55.00
Parking ( 3 day pass ) $30.00
Children ( 7 - 12 years of age )
General Admission - 3 day pass $25.00
General Admission - 1 day pass $15.00
Children 6 and under are free.
Purchase General Admission Seats Now Using Paypal
For Reserved VIP Seats Please contact our Box Office (541) 497-7588
Email: CountryFest2008@aol.com
* All children must be accompanied by an adult
For questions or to purchase tickets please call: ( 541 ) 497-7588
The Willamette Country Music Festival
P.O Box 40
Brownsville, OR. 97327
( 541 ) 497-7588
Web: www.WillametteCountryMusicFest.com
Email: countryfest2008@aol.com
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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Willamette Country Music Festival is excited to announce the beginning of a new era in "live" country music and also extend an invitation to country music fans around the northwest to attend Oregon's next big outdoor country music party.
The 2008 Willamette Country Music Festival is scheduled for July 18th, 19th & 20th in the historic and quaint community of Brownsville Oregon. First settled in 1846, Brownsville is a comfortable and old fashioned community nestled along the scenic foothills of the cascade mountains in the Mid Willamette Valley just 4 miles east of the Interstate 5 corridor.
This incredible country music event is not only set to feature fantastic headline artists, but our staff is committed to making this concert experience one to remember for everyone who attends. Besides fantastic music, The Willamette Country Music Festival offers overnight RV and tent camping, a wide variety of food vendors, business and clothing displays and an incredible fireworks show.
Besides producing this fantastic event for the best music fans on earth, the Willamette Country Music Festival is also being produced to help provide funding for Central Linn High School,...the primary high school of the area, ... and "Sharing Hands", a local non-profit organization that helps feed and clothe those less fortunate who live in the Brownsville community.
In the words of the Brownsville commmunity... we hope to see you here where life is sweet and the welcome is warm!
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Camping Areas
Our camping areas are provided with portable toilets with hand cleaners which are cleaned daily. These areas also include water and sanitation services. Our camp sites are designed to hold 6 to 8 adults. The weekend camping fee is charged "Per Site" and not "Per Person"*.
* All campers must have festival tickets.
RV Spaces ( Full weekend - 30 x 50 ) $60.00
RV's are allowed ( 1 ) tow or driven vehicle per site
Check-in is available on Thursday July 17th at 3:00pm.
Check-out Monday July 21st by 12 noon.
Additional Vehicles - ( 1 ) additional vehicle will be allowed per RV camp site based on available space. The cost is $20.00
Tent Spaces ( Full weekend - 20 x 50 ) $60.00
Tent campers are allowed ( 1 ) vehicle per reservation which is allowed to be parked on their camp site.
Check-in available on Thursday at 3:00pm.
Check-out Monday at 12 noon.
NO open camp fires will be allowed. Only propane camping or cooking gear.
*Daily Showers may be available at the local high school if enough campers request showers be provided. Shower priveledges for the weekend is an additional $10 per person.
Camping Reservation Deadline
All RV and tent campers must have their camp reservations in and paid for no later than June 15th, 2008*.
*There will be no exceptions to this date.
Camp Hosts
The Willamette Country Music Festival will provide "Camp Hosts" at our RV and tent camp areas. Camp Hosts will be there to check in campers and to answer any questions. Our "Camp Hosts" are there for your safety and assistance to make your festival experience a pleasant one.
First Come - First Served
All RV and Tent campsite reservations are taken and sold on a first come, first served basis. Although we would like to accomodate all of our expected campers, this may not always be possible due to space limitations. We encourage everyone to make their camping reservations as early as possible. Individual campers with PAID reservations will be mailed their campsite passes,... ( Site Area ) and ( Site Number ) closer to our festival date.
For camping information, please contact our office at: ( 541 ) 497-7588. Or please feel free to email us with any questions at: CountryFest2008@aol.com.
We look forward to seeing you in July.
Join the staff from 1580 KGAL and 920 KSHO at this historic event
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Thanks to those who joined us at Lebanon's Star Spangled Celebration at Cheadle Lake Park
Click on image for full size picture
{upper left} Sunset at Cheadle Lake Park, {center left} Fireworks, {bottom left} Dr. Richard Sorenson and Willamette Valley Concert Band, {right} Flag atop Lebanon Fire Departments Latter Truck
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Free MP3 Audio Podcast from 920 KSHO Broadcast
Part 1 (7pm hour, 42:18). High (14.8Mb) or Medium Quality (7.4Mb).
Part 2 (8pm hour, 42:20). High (14.9Mb) or Medium (7.4Mb).
Part 3 (9pm hour, 38:47). High 13.6Mb or Medium (7.4Mb).
Part 4 Fireworks Music Simulcast (10pm hour, 37:46). High 13.2Mb or Medium Quality (7.4Mb).
Coming Sunday
Videos from Fireworks Show
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Scio Veterans Memorial Dedication, July 4, 2008
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One thousand persons plus attended the dedication of the Scio Veterans Memorial Celebration on Independence Day, Friday July 4th.
The ceremony started at 11:00 am at the Memorial at the intersection of Highway 226 and First Street in Downtown Scio. The memorial was just upgraded and expanded from it's original 1982 construction with funds including a park grant from the State of Oregon.
The town overflowed with onlookers which included local biker organizations and citizens filling the 500 plus seating and grandstands.
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Parents, grandparents and children lining the parameter of the memorial, over the bridge and on the opposite side of First Street and Highway 226.
The event was headed by Master of Ceremonies Gene Peery, owner of Century Farms Equestrian Center in Scio, and a multi-decorated Vietnam Vet where he served as a helicopter pilot.
The ceremonies also included an address by Sherry Springer State Representative and a special fly over by the Oregon Air National Guard with an F-15. (Audio Online).
The event was covered on location on both 1580 KGAL and 920 KSHO.
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Video of F-15 Fly Over during Ceremony
Four frames from the Fly Over Video
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JUNE 2008
Operation Purple Camps for Military Family Children: Four camp periods/locations as follows: (1) June 15-20, 2008 for 13 & 14 year old boys and girls in Redmond, Oregon. ()2) June 22-27, 2008 for 15, 16 & 17 year old boys and girls in Redmond, Oregon (3) June 29-July 4, 2008 for 8 & 9 year old boys and girls To be held at the 4-H Center, Salem, Oregon (4) July 6-11, 2008 for 10, 11 & 12 year old boys and girls To be held at the 4-H Center, Salem, Oregon.
Camp is FREE to children and teens of parents serving in: National Guard, Army Reserve,
Navy, Coast Guard, Marines, NOAA, Public Health, Air Force, and Army! Registration: March 24 - May 5th, 2008. Questions: contact Joan Engeldinger at joan.engeldinger@oregonstate.edu.
2008 American Cancer Society
Lebanon Relay for Life
New Date: Friday, June 27, 6:00pm -
Saturday, June 28th, 12:00 noon
Lebanon High School
Thanks to all to attended and participated in the 2007 Relay For Life of Lebanon. Over $66,900.00 was raised in this local event!
From the Luminary Ceremony, Relay for Life Lebanon, May 2006
To register a team or to get involved for the 2008 event
Local Information Meeetings
Committee Meeting: Wednesday, May 14th, 6:00pm at Big Town Hero (Main & Ash in Lebanon) Interested in helping out? Are you potential sponsor? Show up at this hour long once a month meeting for more information
Team Leaders Meeting: Monday, April 5th, 6:00pm at Big Town Hero (Main & Ash in Lebanon) Interested in forming a team or being on a team? Show up at this hour long once a month meeting for more information
Register Online
Lebanon Relay for Life
Albany Relay for Life
From Opening Ceremony, Relay for Life Lebanon, May 2006
Comments and pictures from the Second Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Lebanon (Friday May 19 - Saturday May 20, 2006)
Relay 2006: It may have rained but that it not stop of sprit of the American Cancer Societies Relay for Life in Lebanon on the weekend of Friday, May 19 - Saturday, May 20th.
Over $40,000 was raised on this local event! Thanks to all of those who participated, the organizers and sponsors.
Radio Interview
From the 2005 event Callie Brown a Cancer Survivor is a Relay For Life Team Captain and is a volunteer on the Relay for Life Steering Committee for the Lebanon Event. She appeared on 1580 KGAL's Valley Talk in the month of February (2005). [MP3 of Radio Interview]
Act Alive!!!
Local Event
Saturday, June 28th 2pm - 8pm
Pioneer School, Lebanon, OR
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Schedule of Events
Friday June 27th
8:00 PM windsurfing Columbia gorge
Saturday June 28th
7:00AM skiing and snowboarding at Timberline Lodge
12:00 PM water sports, wakeboarding, bare footing and skiing
2:00 PM Motocross in Sweet Home
3:00 PM Cycle from Sweet Home clinic to Lebanon. (629 main St. Sweet Home, meet at 2:30. All are welcome to the cycling event, distance 18 miles.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Live on Location Broadcast on 920 KSHO and 1580 KGAL
5:00 PM Skydive At Act Alive headquarters, Pioneer school Lebanon, OR (across from Lebanon Community Hospital)
6:00 PM 5K Run.$15.00 entry fee for run includes t-shirt . Call 541-451-7161 or click
If you would rather walk we will have a walking course of various distances up to 3 miles.
The walk is FREE, the goal is to get as many people together enjoying activity.
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Why would one man, Dr. Tim Hindmarsh, jump out of an airplane, waterski barefoot and bicycle from Sweet Home to Lebanon in 24 hours or less?
For one reason: to fight diabetes and its impact on east Linn County.
On June 28, he wants YOU to join him.
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most serious diseases residents of east Linn County face, and lack of physical exercise is at its root.
On June 28, Dr. Hindmarsh will attempt to complete 10 action sports in less than 24 hours - all to raise awareness of and money for diabetes education in east Linn County. The action sports will include:
Windsurfing on the Columbia River
Snowboarding on Mt. Hood
Downhill skiing on Mt. Hood
Slalom waterskiing
Barefoot waterskiing
Wakeboarding
Motocross
Cycling 14 miles, from Sweet Home to Lebanon
Skydiving over Lebanon
Running a 5K route around Lebanon
Click here to register for the 5K run or the bicycle event!
(scroll down to Act Alive Decathlon)
Seven of the Act Alive events will take place in Linn County, from Halsey to Sweet Home. Dr. Hindmarsh is inviting everyone to join him for the bicycle ride and the 10K walk/run. Last year, 21 people rode with him from Sweet Home to Lebanon, and 66 people walked or ran with him through Lebanon.
New this year will be the Act Alive Fun Fair featuring healthy snacks and activities for kids and families. Local businesses will be invited to have vending booths, where they can host an activity or simply sell healthy snacks.
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Dr. Hindmarsh has raised more than $16,000 since he began the decathlon in 2005. Those proceeds benefit the Diabetes Fund at the Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation, which provides scholarships to low-income east Linn residents who need diabetes education classes.
Check out web page for 5-minute video for footage of the 2007 decathlon! Skydiving footage was provided by WyDi Productions.
2008 Act Alive Decathlon Sponsors
GOLD SPONSORS
Becky Pape
Wal-Mart Save Money - Live Better
SILVER SPONSORS
Knife River Corp.
Lebanon Lions Club
Wendie Wunderwald
BRONZE SPONSORS
Cascade Timber Consulting, Inc.
Lebanon Animal Hospital - Connie Schmidt, DVM
Lowe's Regional Distribution Center #1436
Periwinkle Provisions & Wellness
Steelhead Strength and Fitness
Sweet Home Farmers Insurance - Karyn Hartsook and Linda Wakefield
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Keynote Speaker: Secretary of State Bill Bradbury
Antique Appraising by Gary Germer
Wellness Walk (7:30am)
Citizens Bank Active Living Fair (8:30am - 2:30pm)
Knox Brothers Concert (12:00 noon)
Health Screenings
Free Breakfast and Lunch
Free Workshops
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Older Americans Day: Friday, June 20th, 2008, Mennonite Village Campus, Albany, OR Phone: 541-928-7232
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Build Lebanon Trails (BLT) Monthly Meeting: Tuesday June 10, 7:00 p.m. on at the Lebanon Senior Center. 65 B Academy Street, Lebanon.
Speaker: Eric Hartstein, Coordinator of the South Santiam Watershed Council who will present: "Involving Local People in the Enhancement and Protection of the South Santiam Watershed". The presentation will be about what a watershed is, what a watershed council is, and what activities the SSWC are doing. Eric will present a slide show on where our work and BLT's converges.
Enter to win a chance at a book, "BIODIVERSITY" by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
99th Lebanon Strawberry Festival
Thursday, June 4th thru Sunday, June 7th
Cheadle Lake Regional Park
Santiam Hwy 20 and Weirick Drive, Lebanon, Oregon
New! Pictures from this year's Grand Parade
Picture montague from shots by Jim Willhight while driving KGAL/ KSHO entery in the Grand Parade, 11am, Saturday, June 7th, 2008.
{top left} Waiting is the hardest part. It's 10 minutes before the start of the parade. {top right} The Group from Build Lebanon Trails doing this months "hike", the Parade Route. {top right below BLT} Lebanon PD officer directing traffic
{center left} Nice viewing point, on roof of Bing's {top right center} Young Parade watching saluting KGAL/KSHO {center right} Weldon Greig, KGAL/ KSHO News Director walking the parade
{bottom left} We get the wave {bottom center} KGAL Morning Host Radio Ray Peitz smoozing with the crowd. {bottom right upper] Parade Crowd. {bottom right lower} Very Tall Unicycle cuts in front of our camera.
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Home of the
"World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake"
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Theme: Strawberried Enchantment
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Check out this web site for details on Grand and Junior Parades and Schedule of Events
(left) 2008 Lebanon Strawberry Festival Queen Hannah Patton* (Senior at East Linn Christian Academy)
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Carnival by Davis Amusements Cascadia
We're inviting the people of your town to a grand carnival...a spectacular experience of thrilling rides, challenging games and zesty food, a time filled with laughter, fun and excitement for all, a place where people can enjoy themselves to the utmost.
On site coupons prices:
Individual coupons - $1.00 each
Book of 24 coupons - $18.00 ($0.75/coupon)
Book of 40 coupons - $ 30.00 ($0.75/coupon)
OR All Day Pass
GAME & RIDE PRICING:
Prices vary from 10 cents to two dollars
Kiddy Rides 3 coupons
Major Rides 3-4 coupons
Spectacular Rides 4-5 coupons
Wrist band purchase entitles unlimited rides for designated hours.
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The Lebanon Strawberry Festival began in 1909 as a salute to abundant berry fields in the Mid-Willamette Valley. The organizers consisted of prominent citizens and businessmen from Lebanon. Early events included the Rose Show and Parades.
As the Strawberry Festival continued to evolve, many changes occurred. In 1982 the Lebanon Strawberry Festival became an independent nonprofit corporation. It is a two-tiered organization with Board of Directors responsible for the annual presentation of the Festival and the Association members setting policies while looking for a permanent home for our Festival.
The Board of Directors consists of 24 positions staffed by volunteers. These 24 positions represent the various events highlighted the first full weekend in June. We are proud that our claim to fame is the "World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake" served free to over 20,000 spectators. Other events include the Junior and Grand Parades, The Strawberry 5K Run and One Mile Health Walk, Carnival, Fireworks Display, Open Air Country Fair, Queen's Coronation and many other civic events.
Volunteering for civic events involves a great deal of time and dedication. Many families have become involved and have encouraged their youth to become more active in our community.
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Grand Parade
News Talk 1580 KGAL and Unforgettable 920 KSHO staff towing the Lebanon High School Championship Football Team & Cheer Team Float (2007).
(For larger image click on photo)
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GRAND PARADE DETAILS
Thanks to the thousand and thousands who joined us at the Grand Parade. See pictures (above) from the parade route.
When: Starts at 11:00am, Saturday, June 7th
Where: Starts at Rivercenter in South Lebanon north on Highway 20 (Main or Santiam Highway) through downtown to Rose.
Our theme this year is Strawberry Enchantment.
Horse Entry registration is in the field next to Crocker's Auto. This is across the road from the old staging area. It is also under subject to change. If there is a change you will receive a phone call to advise you of the new location for staging.
Registration and Check-in for all other types of entries will be at the south end of Lebanon on Market St. next to the old Wal-Mart.
Registration and check-in will start at 7 AM the morning of the parade.
To avoid the $2.00 late fee and to assist in the placement of your entry, we request that you pre-register. You will then only need to check in at the registration booth prior to 10 AM the morning of the parade.
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Judging will begin at 8 AM and cease at 10 AM. Entries registering the day of the parade are not guaranteed to be judged. Please have your entry ready for judging at this time. Entries checking in after 9:30 AM will not be judged. Registration fees are non-refundable.
We hope to see you there. Call me at 258-2803 evenings until 9:30 PM if there are any questions or special needs. Please read the agreement and PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO RULES. The form with the appropriate entry fee must be received by Wed., June 5, 2008.
Please mail form to:
Bobbi Birch - Grand Parade Co-Chairman
517 Morton St., Lebanon, OR 97355 , Email address: xmasbrat@comcast.net
Join Build Lebanon Trails (BLT) in the Grand Parade
BLT invites the community to walk in the 99th annual Strawberry Festival Parade on Saturday, June 7th. The BLT group will walk behind Lebanon's 2007 Man of the Year, Rod Sell, a leader in the effort to develop 50 miles of trails in Lebanon. The group is participating in this year's parade as the 2007 Outstanding Community Service Group. It opened the Marks Slough Inaugural Trail in December 2007.
Meet at the staging area in the River Center parking lot at 10 a.m. Wear appropriate footwear for the 3-mile walk, protective sun or inclement weather gear and bring snacks or water as desired. Leashed and well socialized dogs may participate. Owners must provide water for their pets.
All participants will be required to sign a BLT participation waiver. Official BLT T-shirts will be available for purchase at $10 each. 100 will be available on a first-come first-serve basis in an assortment of sizes small to XXL for the first 100 participating.
For more information about BLT in the parade please feel free to contact me, Mark Swenson, at 258-4287 or mswenson@ci.lebanon.or.us. For more information about BLT, go to web site.
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The Junior Parade is sponsored by Entek
Friday; June 6, 2008
12:00 pm (staging begins)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (judging)
2:30 pm (parade begins)
Place: Staging at 3rd and Grant Street
Theme: "Strawberry Enchantment"
The Lebanon Strawberry Festival Jr. Parade is for all children.
There will be judging in 7 categories; they are:
Decorated bicycles
Decorated wagons and tricycles
Individual walkers
Lg. walking groups ( 10 or more)
Sm. walking groups ( 10 or less)
Animals
Lg. floats
The parade begins at 2nd and Maple, proceeds east to Main, North on Main to Rose, West on Rose and will disband at the American Legion parking lot where Popsicles will be distributed to all participants.
Registration forms will be available at all local schools, at the Lebanon area chamber of commerce, or may be obtained by calling Denise Johnson @ 541-979-8478. All participants must have a signed registration form in order to participate in the parade.
A few rules to keep in mind..... NO motorized vehicles will be allowed in the Jr. Parade with the exception of those used to pull a float and must be driven by a licensed adult driver. Power wheels will be allowed if accompanied by an adult. NOTHING may be tossed or projected from participants to spectators. Flyers and candy may be gently handed out.
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99th Lebanon Strawberry Festival
2008 Schedule of Events
Thursday, June 5th
Country Fair 4-9pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Carnival 4-10pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Karaoke Contest Preliminaries 7-10pm (Cheadle Lake Park Main Stage)
Friday, June 6th
Flower, Quilt and Art Show 1 - 4:30pm (75 E Ash)
Junior Parade (see details above)
Willamette Speedway Time Trails 2:30pm
Country Fair 3- 9pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Carnival 4-10pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
The Taste Boys Band 5- 6pm (Cheadle Lake Park Main Stage)
Trails End Dance (Rounds 7pm, Square 8pm), (Lebanon Sr. Center)
Brugly Others Band 8 - 11pm (Cheadle Lake Park Main Stage)
Saturday, June 7th
Optimist's Breakfast 6- 10am, Safeway Parking Lot, S Main & Airport
Fitness Walk/Run (1 mile), 10am, Main and Vine Streets
Strawberry Run (5k), 10:30am, Main and Vine Streets
Build Lebanon Trails Walk, 11am, Rivercenter
Grand Parade, 11am (Details see above)
Country Fair 1- 9pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Carnival 4-10pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Flower, Quilt and Art Show 1 - 4:30pm (75 E Ash)
Strawberry Shortcake Served 1pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Karaoke Contest Semi-Finals 1-4 pm (Cheadle Lake Park Main Stage)
Tractor & Truck Pull 2pm (Reeves Parkway and 5th)
Willamette Speedway Time Trails 2:30pm
Cascade Performing Arts Dancers 4:15pm (Cheadle Lake Park Main Stage)
Teen Challenge Performers 5:20pm (Cheadle Lake Park Main Stage)
Willamette Speedway Races 6:00 pm
Strawberry Festival Dance (rounds 7pm and square 8pm) (Lebanon Sr. Center)
Main Entertainment: David Samuals Band 8 - 11pm (Cheadle Lake Park Main Stage)
Fireworks at Dusk 9:30pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Sunday, June 8th
Tractor & Truck Pull 11am (Reeves Parkway and 5th)
Carnival Noon-5pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Country Fair Noon - 5pm (Cheadle Lake Park)
Music: Ginny and Katie Noon - 2pm (Cheadle Lake Park Main Stage)
Karaoke Contest Finals 2-5 pm (Cheadle Lake Park Main Stage)
Raise the Roof Gospel Concert 3pm (First Presbyterian Church, 2nd and Ash). This is an annual concert that is presented by First Presbyterian Church (Corner of Ash & Second) as a fund raiser. The benefit concert will take place the Sunday of Strawberry Festival is wonderful music to your ears. It will benefit Lebanon Area Habitat for Humanity once again this year. The benefit concert which features Kevin Wong, Pete Butler and Jubilate! a Corvallis Women's Choir, will also be benefiting the Walker House which is a transition home for previously homeless men.
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2007 Lebanon Strawberry Festival Queen KaLynn Alley
Festival Royalty of the Past
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The Lebanon Strawberry Festival is always looking for new volunteers, if you or someone you know might be interested in volunteering, please call Kristi Larsen @ 619-7272 or Janey Parson @ 990-8422.
Registration forms may be dropped off at the Lebanon area Chamber office, brought with you the day of parade, or mailed by Wed; May 28, 2008 (date only applies to mailed registration forms) to: Denise Johnson, Po Box 105, Halsey, Or. 97348
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The Lebanon Strawberry Festival cordially invites eligible young women to participate as a candidate in the selection process for the Lebanon Strawberry Festival Court.
Qualifications:
Attend school at Lebanon High School, East Linn Christian Academy, Lebanon Chapel, any Lebanon area charter school or Home Schooled with a Lebanon residence. Must be a senior in high school or have a senior ranking if home schooled. Must be at least 16 years old by January 1 of each year of the event. Complete initial application.
The selection process consists of completing the following applications, a two-step interview and meetings to understand the requirements and benefits that being a member of the Lebanon Strawberry Court offers. Scholarships will be awarded based on eligibility and judging Coronation.
If you have questions, please contact Janey Parson at 541 258-7369.
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Position and Name
Chairperson: Kristi Larsen
Vice Chair: Janey Parson
Treasurer: Janey Parson
Secretary: Vacant
Advertising: Chris Kenyon
Coronation: Jami Cate
Co chair: Andrea Bruce
Country fair: Sean & Denise Johnson
Court: Rachel Lee
Entertainment: Peggy Bishop
Fireworks: Ed Hayes
Grand Parade: Bobbi Birch Heather Barnes
Historian: Rachel Lee
Jr. Parade: Denise Johnson & Sarah Stewart
Run / Walk: Rob Allen
Shortcake: Cindy Ongers
Site: Rob Parson & Sean Johnson
Souvenirs: Kristi Larsen
Sponsorships: Janey Parson
Parking: VVA
Assoc. Pres.: Gary Dobrkovsky
For more information contact: Bobbi Birch - Grand Parade Co-Chairman, 517 Morton St., Lebanon, OR. 97355.
* -Picture thanks to Lebanon Express
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Corvallis Community Theater's: Reefer Madness: Continuing Thursday May 29th - Sunday, June 1st.
MAY 2008
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Guaranty RV
Albany RV Show of the Year
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Thursday May 29th through Tuesday June 2nd, 2008
Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, Oregon
Oregon's largest RV dealer, Guaranty RV, is in town this Thursday through Tuesday at the Linn County Fairgrounds.
Class A, B and C motorhomes - every size, for every budget. Prices start at just $239 per month for Class A and C coaches.
Class B Camper Vans: the most fuel efficient motorhome on the market today - and Guaranty has the largest selection in Oregon.
$20,000 OFF a brand-new 29 foot Safari
2000 Fleetwood Tioga, 23 foot: only $239/month
Any purchase comes with a FREE lifetime membership to FIVE parks of your choice. You'll never have to worry about full campgrounds again.
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FREE admission
Thanks to all who stopped by during our Live on Location Radio Broadcast on 920 KSHO Friday afternoon.
Guaranty's amazing buying power saves you money with cancelled orders, factory over-runs, bank repos and carryovers.
Summer is here: spend more time outside with your family in the RV of your dreams -- at a price you never though possible.
This winter Guaranty took in a record number of trades at their Arizona dealership. Now new and used units are being offered at rock bottom prices never seen in Oregon.
Over 100 units available for you to tour. Compare sizes, finishes, interiors and brands all in one convenient location.
Names you know and trust: Safari, Forest River, Itasca, Monaco, Newmar, Fleetwood and MORE.
Trade up to a better RV: Guaranty will give you maximum cash or credit for your clean trade-in.
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Grant Johnson Memorial Jazz Concert: Lebanon High School, Saturday May 31st, 7pm.
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Willamette Community Bank
City Wide Grand Opening Celebration
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Thanks to all who joined us at the Clock Tower
1495 South Main (Milton & Main)
Lebanon, Oregon
Congratulations to Bill Loftis of Lebanon the winner of a pair of 3 Day Tickets to the Oregon Jamboree
Bill stopped by during our broadcast and entered our drawing to win a pair of 3-day passes to the Oregon Jamboree.*
*- Thanks to all how entered during live broadcast from 10:00 am to 1:45pm the day of the Grand Opening (5/31/2008). Drawing will be conducted at approximately 1:50pm. Need not be present to win. No purchase necessary. One entry per person. Entry form must be official KGAL/KSHO form and must be complete. Must be 18 years of age.
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Saturday
May 31st
10 am - 2pm
Main and Milton
Lebanon, OR
Live on Location Radio Broadcast on 920 KSHO
Free Hamburgers and Hot Dogs. All donations go to the Key Stone Club at Lebanon Boys and Girls Club.
Free Face Painting for Kids
Entertainment Stage: Cascade Performing Arts, East Linn Christian Academy Choir, Irish Dancing, Albany German Band, Sunlite Clown and Gypsy Belly Dancers
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Willamette Valley Concert Band: Memorial Day Preview Concert: Thursday, May 22nd, 7pm, Capital Manor, West Salem
Willamette Valley Concert Band: Memorial Day Concert: Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th, 7pm, LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Nine holes of golf, 4-person scramble, prizes, barbecue, beverages and more!
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Second Annual
Rite Way Electric
Conservatory for Music Education
Golf Tournament
Spring Hill Country Club-Albany
Wednesday, May 21 3PM
Shotgun Start
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Entry fee:
$50.00 individual (after May 7th $55)
$200.00 for a 4 person team. We'll place you on a team or put your own team together.
You can also sponsor a hole for just $50.00.
You'll get a sign at the hole plus recognition on our radio "thank you's" after the tournament.
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We're playing, rain or shine so come on out and warm up for for the tournament season at this fun little first of the season tournament. It's an inexpensive way to support an excellent cause and have a great time!
You can download here the player entry form or pick up a sign up form at KGAL/KSHO Radio on KGAL Drive in Lebanon, at Springhill Country Club or at CME (address below). Fill in the form send the fees to:
Conservatory for Music Education
33566 South Columbus
Albany, Or. 97322
541-926-297
You can also email your entry form (email with name and phone number of each playes) and fees. In the subject line put Golf and give us the name and phone number of players. Send the check to the address above.
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Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair and NW Champion Sheep Dog Trials
Pictures from our Live Local 2007 Broadcast from the Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair and NW Champion Sheep Dog Trails in Scio
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{left} Kids eating Hotdogs and snacks during the Sterling Savings Customer Appreciation BBQ
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{Right} Jim Willhight broadcasting live from the event, which was sponsored by the main sponsor, Sterling Savings Bank.
{below} Fun and Sunshine in Scio at the Sterling Savings Bank Parking Lot with Manager Jeff Street heading up the crack hotdog cooking team. |
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Click on the images to left and above for a slightly larger version of the picture.
Sorry picture from Shelly Garrett's Cell Phone (thanks Shel). I (webmaster Jim) forgot mine.
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Thursday May 15 - Sunday, May 18th
Scio, Oregon
Friday, May 16, 2008
Sunrise to Sundown: Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials, Harmony J.A.C.K. Farms at 41154 Ridge Drive, Scio, Oregon
Noon - 11:30pm: Fairgrounds will have vendors, food, and games
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Quilt Show, entries accepted Middle School gym
3:00 - 5:00 pm: Fiber Arts entries accepted Scio High School Gym
3:00 - 5:00 pm: All Breed Fleece Show, entries accepted Scio High School Gym
5:30 pm: Judging of Quilts
5:30 pm: Cruise In Begins, Main Street
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: FFA Chicken BBQ Dinner, at the fairgrounds. Proceeds go to support student FFA activities
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Street Dance, Main Street , The Flextones.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
7:00 - 10:00 am, IOOF Hall Sheepherders' Breakfast
Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials continue sunup to sundown at Harmony J.A.C.K. Farms located at 41154 Ridge Drive, Scio, Oregon.
Musical and Entertainment on the fairgrounds
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Millersburg Overdrive band Lee Highway.
The hot sounds of this country band will be sure to set your toes a tapping.
Fairground activities 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Food booths open at 8:00 am
Vendors open at 9:00 am
FFA Chicken BBQ, at the fairgrounds from 12:00 to 2:00 pm on the fairgrounds featuring chicken, salad and other treats.
Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at City Hall
All Breed Fleece Show and Sale, Entries accepted between 8:00 am and 10:00 am at Scio High School gym
Show and judging begins at 10:00 am and closes at 5:00 pm
Sale begins after judging is completed
Flower Show, Entries accepted between 8:00 am and 10:00 am at the Middle School gym
Show opens to the public after the parade until 5:00 pm in the Middle School gym
Quilt Show open after the parade until 5:00 p.m. at the Middle School gym
11:00am: Grand Parade. Late registration begins at 8:30 am. Judging begins at 10:00 am. 1580 KGAL's Radio Ray will be the announcer for the event. This year's Grand Marshal is Don Shindler and the event's Honored Citizen is Glen Clayton.
Pet Show begins 1:00 pm lamb show arena. Bring your pets to the arena and have some fun.
There are categories for almost every pet. (Please no cats)
2:30 pm: oat Show registration. Lamb Show Arena, weigh-in begins
4:00 pm goat show starts
Fiber Arts Show Entries for fiber arts show accepted between 8:00 am and 10:00 am. Fiber arts demonstrations at the Scio High School from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm
Forestry Competition, starts at 1:00 pm at Scio High School. The competition is open to the public. Stop by the high school and watch the competition.
Musical and Entertainment on the fairgrounds
10:00 - 10:45 Stayton Self Defense Martial Arts Demonstration
10:45 - 11:00 Jacob Duncan, Didgeridoo
11:00 - 12:00 MAIN STREET PARADE
12:00 - 1:15 Joe Stoddard Band
1:30 - 2:15 The Molly Malone Irish Dancers
2:30 - 3:45 Joe Stoddard Band
4:00 - 5:00 The Oregon Raptor Center Presentation
5:00 - 6:30 Sure Fire country
Sunday, May 19, 2008
Lamb Trot, The 7K race begins at 9:00 am, the 3K event starts 5 minutes later.
Entry fees are $15 with T-shirt order, $10.00 without.
All proceeds benefit Jesse's Grant to help a disabled teen athlete.
Scio Senior Class Duck Race 12:00 noon
Sheepherders' Breakfast, 7:00 - 10:00 am, IOOF Hall
Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials continue at Harmony J.A.C.K. Farms at 41154 Ridge Drive, Scio, Oregon
Fairgrounds will have vendors, food, and games from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lamb Show registration begins at 8:00 am and the show at 9:30 am
Jackpot Lamb Show registration begins at 10:00 am and the Jackpot Show follows the Lamb Show
Quilt Show, open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Middle School gym
Flower Show, open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Middle School gym. Entries may be picked up between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Fiber Arts Show, open from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Scio High School
Entries may be picked up from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
All Breed Fleece Show, open from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fleeces may be picked up from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Shari's Kids' Pie Eating contest, 1:00 pm at the fairgrounds
Sheepskin Revue, 5:00 pm in the ZCBJ Hall
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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.
Goodbye, Charlie follows the life of one Charlie Sorrel, a womanizer with a penchant for fine wines. His latest affair has landed him six feet under, but he is given a second chance at life. The catch? He is reincarnated as a woman. Hilarity ensues as Charlie convinces his friends of the truth and seeks his revenge.
Featuring talented ACT actors Carri Moffat and Gary Prince, Goodbye, Charlie is sure to put a smile on your face. Will Charlie get his revenge? Will his past come back to haunt him? Come to Albany Civic Theater and find out!
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Linn-Benton Youth Job Fair: Tuesday, December 11, 2007, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Linn Benton Community College. For more information contact the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. 541-926-1517, Fax: 541-926-7064
dgabriel@albanychamber.com
Singing Christmas Tree: Friday, December 7th to Sunday, December 9th. Fr 7:30pm, Sa 7pm, Su 2pm, Sweet Home High School Gym, 1641 Long St, Sweet Home, 541-367-6186
Build Lebanon Trails (BLT)
December 8th Community Hike and Grand Opening of Marks Slough Trail.
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Hike sponsors: Samaritan Health Services, the City of Lebanon, KGAL/KSHO radio, Linn Co Federal Credit Union, Economy Supply, MyKeyWeb and the many dedicated BLT volunteers.
The ceremony will include guest speakers, volunteer recognition and information about future events and how to get involved. A BLT led hike along the newly paved trail will take place after the ceremony. Trail mix and refreshments will be provided. For those interested in seeing the second phase of this project, the hike will continue across the road to the area designated as a future trail. For More Information, Contact Mark Swenson, (541) 258-4287.
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This month's hike:
December 8th @ 10:00 am at the Marks Slough Trail Head located on Tennessee Road just north of the Lebanon City Limits. Hike Meeting Location & Parking From S. Main St travel East on Wheeler past the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Parking is provided on the East side of the road.
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West Albany High School Choir Sounds of the Season: Saturday, December 8, 1:00 pm, Venetian Theater. Wonderful holiday concert featuring the West Albany High School Choir. This is a very popular event that is perfect for the whole family. The Venetian is located at 241 1st Ave. W. Call 541-928-2469.
Christmas Parlour Tour: Sunday, December 9. Call the Albany Visitor's Association at 541-928-0911 for complete details.
Community Crèche Exhibit: Friday, November 30th to Saturday, December 1st, from 1pm to 9pm at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, at 4141 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis, Oregon. It's the 12th Annual Community Crèche Exhibit with over 800 crèches (nativity scenes) being displayed. Short concerts will be given each evening from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. and a matinee concert from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. The exhibit and concerts are free of charge.
Lebanon Holidays in the Park: Saturday, December 1st, Ralston Park, Park Street, Downtown Lebanon. Join us for the most fun of the Christmas Season at Ralston Park, Downtown Lebanon. Enjoy entertainment including a Christmas Concert. The Event is from 3-7 pm and we light the park up with over 100,000 lights at 5 pm. There will be food vendors and of course....SANTA CLAUS! The park remains illuminated for the whole community to enjoy all through the Christmas Season!
Harrisburg Light Parade: Saturday, December 1st
Sweet Home Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 1st, Parade starts at 10:00 am. Note that entire Parade is on Long Street (one block South of Main Street).
Holiday Bazaar: Saturday, December 1st, 9am - 4pm, Sweet Home High School Gym.
NOVEMBER 2007
Christmas Storybook Land: Friday, November 30 - Saturday, December 15, Daily, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany,541-928-1612
Linn Benton Community College & Chamber Choirs Concert: Thursday, November 29th, 7:30pm, Russell Tripp Performance Center, Linn Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, 541-917-4531
Assistance League's Winter's Eve Corvallis: Friday, November 30, 5-10pm, Madison Ave. between 2nd & 3rd Downtown Corvallis, 541-745-7668
Town and Country Christmas Bazaar: Friday November 30 - Sunday, December 2, Fr 5-9pm, Sa 10am-8pm, Su 10am-5pm, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 541-926-4314
Big Time Money Barrel Race: Friday, November 23 - Sunday, November 25, 10am, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 503-292-3247
Downtown Twice Around Parade 2004
Saturday, November 24th, 2007, 11am - 6pm
Downtown Albany
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Kick off the Holiday Season in downtown with the Children's Magic Day, the Downtown Twice Around Holiday Parade and Community Tree Lighting. The fun begins at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 24 with the Children's Magic Day activities until 2:00 p.m. Then get ready for the funniest parade around at 3:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in and groups are encouraged to register ahead of time. All we ask is that you are "decorated for the holidays" and remember we only have one Santa Claus at the end of the parade. It's ok to wear Santa hats.
Join us after the parade to sing carols and light the Community Christmas Tree at Two Rivers Market at 5:00 p.m. The address is 300 SW 2nd Ave. For more information or to register contact the ADA at 541-928-2469.
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Enduring A's Swap Meet: Saturday, November 17, 8am-2pm, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 541-926-9323
Tuesday, November 13 - Thursday, November 15
Linn County Fair Grounds and Expo Center, Albany, OR
Sixth Annual Antique Farm Equipment Show
Parking is Free
Three Big Days
Professionals
Four Big Buildings
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Tuesday 9am-6pm, Wednesday 10am-9pm, Thursday 10am-5pm
Admission $4.00 (Price includes $2.00 discount on the featured Lunch!
Workshops and Presentations by experts from OSU Extension, FFA and Industry
All New - Used Equipment Alley - a display of used equipment available for sale through the vendors in the expo.
Antique Farm Equipment Display with over 70 pieces on display.
Trade show with over 120 vendors including the
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The Willamette Valley Ag Expo, scheduled for November 13th through the 15th in Albany, Oregon will have several new features for attendees. Those include new classroom presentations from the Oregon Department of Agriculture on grower incentives, a new 'used equipment sale alley' that will offer dozens of pieces of equipment at bargain prices, the new Women For Ag hospitality area in the lobby of the Expo Center, new doors for one of the buildings, and a new invitational breakfast hosted by Pennington Seed
Classroom offerings this year include:
CORE pesticide training, and IPM in Grass Seed presented by OSU Extension and Oregon Department of Agriculture.
SAIF's workforce safety training and risk reduction
Farming is a Risky Business -- Managing Risk to Bolster the Bottom Line, and Evaluating New Ways to Utilize Existing Resources in Renewable Energy Projects presented by the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
Pasture, Mud and Manure Management for Horse Health and Water Quality
Classes and workshops are offered in three locations at the facility. A complete class schedule, dates, times and location is available online at www.wvaexpo.com.
This year the Expo has added a new feature called the "Used Equipment Sale Alley". This area has been set up to give vendors within the Show to offer some of their used equipment to potential buyers. "This replaces the auction and I think better meets the needs of both vendors and buyers", according to event producer Scott Ingalls. "A lot of our vendors have used equipment they'd like to get sold and this really gives them the opportunity to showcase that stuff and be on hand to negotiate the sale and delivery". All equipment in the area will have signs that provide the asking price, company name and vendor booth number so potential buyers can negotiate the sale.
This year the Women for Ag association will be our hosts the main lobby of the Willamette Event Center along with a large antique farm toy display. "This hospitality area will better feature the partnership between the Ag Show and Women for Ag" said Ingalls. "D & L Chain has agreed to sponsor the display and coffee and cookies for anyone coming through so the Women for Ag will have some great opportunities to interact with attendees at this Show". Women for Ag will present their educational and display materials for all to see.
The WVAE Board voted at the end of last year's event to invest additional monies in the Linn County facility. This year we are adding glass doors to the northeast corner of the Cascade Building, just like the ones on the lobby. This will make that building more appealing and inviting for vendors and customers alike. We are also adding lighting to that display area. These changes, along with additional signage and the used equipment sales alley will all make the Cascade more exciting and visible to our attendees. These doors are part of an on-going process the Ag Association have been involved in to make changes to the Linn County Facility to better accommodate the Expo. The Association has previously paid for larger doors on all four or the main buildings to get larger equipment indoors for the shows. "This has been a win-win process for the Ag Show and the facility. We had to get bigger doors and they didn't have it in their budget. Fortunately the Expo has had the revenue to make these changes to help the event grow each year", Ingalls said.
Another new addition is the Pennington Seed invitational breakfast to be held on Wednesday morning during the Expo. The company will be inviting their growers to a hosted breakfast and business presentation, which will conclude right when the Expo opens. "We are thrilled to have them", said Ingalls. "This type of event in conjunction with the Ag Expo is exactly the kind of partnerships we look for and support". Pennington Seed representatives expect about 300 attendees to that breakfast.
Not a new feature, supporting Ag education continues to be a priority of the Willamette Valley Ag Association which owns and produces the Ag Expo. Once again the Ag Expo realized a profit from the Expo this last year and the Board provided funds for seven, full $1,000 scholarships to Oregon Ag related college students. The seven recipients of the scholarships were: Kristine Duyck of Cornelius, Kathleen Stiglbauer from Molalla, Jon Iverson from Woodburn, Jennifer Greenfield from Fossil, Russell Deboodt from Prineville, Chelsie Burroughs from Lebanon and Elias Eiguren from Jordan Valley. These kids have all been invited to the Ag Expo to host the vendor breakfast again this year so everyone can meet them. Active vendors within the Expo make up the Association that produces the Ag Expo each year.
The 2007 Willamette Valley Ag Expo is sponsored by a variety of companies including Fisher Implement, Cycle Sports of Salem, Sunbelt Rentals, Linn-Benton Tractor, Peterson Machinery, D & L Chain, Les Schwab Tires, Complete Wireless Systems, Willamette Community Bank, Fastline Publications and JMW & Associates. A complete vendor list, sale alley items and class schedules are available online at www.wvaexpo.com.
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The Conservatory for Music Education Open House: Monday, November 12th, 4 - 7pm, and Tuesday, November 13th, 4 - 7pm. New Location: 33566 Columbus Street S.E., Tangent (The old Conser Homes building on Columbus St. and Old Hwy 34). More information: 541-926-2975
Veterans of the Year Banquet: Friday, November 9, 7-10pm, Linn-Benton Community College, Commons Room, Albany, OR
Veterans Celebration Annual Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, November 10, 6 - 9:30am, West Albany High School, Albany, OR
Veterans Memorial Service: Saturday, November 10, 8:00 am, Eleanor Hackleman Park, Albany, OR
Annual Veterans Day Parade: Saturday, November 10th, 2007, - Downtown Albany. Albany is host to the largest Veterans Day Celebration west of the Mississippi with the highlight being the annual parade in downtown starting at 10:00 a.m. Come early to get a good spot along the parade route and visit one of downtown's bakeries or coffee shops to warm you up while you wait. Many shops will be open after the parade, so plan to make a day of it in downtown. For more information contact 541-367-8323.
Linn County Veterans Memorial Dedication: Saturday, November 10, 4:00 pm, Timber Linn Park, Albany, OR
The Willamette Valley Concert Band's Veteran's Day Patriotic Pops Concert- "Americana"
Sunday, November 11, 2 pm
Russell Tripp Performance Center
Linn-Benton Community College, Albany, OR
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The Willamette Valley Concert Band will present "Americana", a Veteran's Day Patriotic Pops Concert on Sunday, November 11 at 2 pm in the Russell Tripp Performance Center on the campus of Linn-Benton Community College in Albany. The program, featuring a wide variety of American music, is a joint concert with the South Albany High School Band and part of the proceeds will go to the South Albany High School band program. The event will make a great finale to the annual Albany Veterans Day celebration.
Featured music will include "Hoe Down" from Aaron Copland's Ballet Rodeo, An American Symphony from the movie soundtrack of Mr. Holland's Opus by Kamen, Chorale and Shaker Dance by American composer Zdechlik which is based on the Shaker tune "Simple Gifts", Liberty Fanfare written by John Williams for the centennial of the Statue of Liberty, movements from Black American composer William Grant Still's From the Delta Suite, and Big Band Signatures featuring signature tunes made popular by the big bands of Benny Goodman, Les Brown, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller. Also featured will be Leroy Anderson's Sandpaper Ballet and the band's trombone section playing Henry Fillmore's Lassus Trombone. The program will also include numerous well-known marches by Sousa and Fillmore and there will be a special tribute to all six branches of the U.S. Military. The concert will close with the SAHS Band joining the WVCB to play the official United States March, Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa.
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The SAHS Spirit Band portion of the program will include music played by the SAHS Band for the annual Albany Veteran's Day Parade on Nov. 10. Director of that group is Misha Mayers.
Individual tickets for the gala afternoon will be available after October 15 for $8 at Stainthorps Music in Lebanon, Mid-Valley Gems and Jewelry in Albany, Gracewinds Music in Corvallis and at the door. School age students will be admitted free when accompanied by a paid adult admission.
The Willamette Valley Concert Band, an adult community ensemble based in Albany includes about 55 musicians from many vocations and many towns in Benton, Linn, Marion and Polk counties. Conductor of the band since 1972 is Dr. Richard Sorenson, Emeritus Director of Bands and Professor of Music at Western Oregon University. Associate director is Christine Barreto, retired music teacher from Lebanon.
For further information contact director Sorenson at 503-838-3474 or visit the band Web Site..
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Primary Election Day
Tuesday, November 6th
Ballot Drop Off Locations
(8:00pm deadline for ballot return).
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Linn County
Linn County Courthouse 5th Street Entrance Albany
City of Harrisburg 354 Smith St. Harrisburg
Linn Benton Community College (Library) 6500 Pacific Blvd SW Albany
Sweet Home City Hall 1140 12th Ave
Sweet Home Police Department 1950 Main St.
Lebanon Library 626 2nd St.
Lebanon Police Department 40 E. Maple St.
Scio City Hall 38957 NW 1st St.
Mill City, City Hall 252 SW Cedar St.
Albany Public Library 1390 Waverly Dr SE
Lyons, City Hall 449 5th Street
Linn County Sheriff Lebanon Substation 2590 S. Main St. Lebanon
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Listen for concise local Election Results starting at 8:30 pm on KGAL
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Benton County
Fifth Street, Across the street from the Benton County Courthouse,. 180 NW 5th St - Corvallis
Wells Fargo Bank, Next to Pizza Hut, in the Timberhill Shopping Center, 2543 NW Kings Blvd - Corvallis
John Boy's Alsea Mercantile Store, 186 Main St - Alsea, Mon - Sat 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sun 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
City Limits Market, 5800 NW Highway 99W - North Corvallis, Mon - Fri 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Sun 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave - Corvallis, Mon - Fri 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sat 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sun 12:00 NOON to 6:00 PM
LBCC - Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave - Corvallis, When college is in session, Mon - Thur 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, When college is not in session, Mon - Thur 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Monroe City Hall, 664 Commercial St - Monroe, Mon - Fri 8:00 AM to 12:00 NOON, & 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
OSU Valley Library, Mon - Thur 7:30 AM to 1:00 AM, Fri 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM,
North Albany Middle School, 1205 NW North Albany Rd - Albany, Mon - Fri 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St - Philomath, Mon, Thur, Fri, Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tues, Wed 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Senior Citizens Center of Corvallis, 2601 NW Tyler Ave - Corvallis, Mon - Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM,
Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW 4th St - Corvallis, Main entrance foyer at top of stairs & in the basement next to Room 13, Mon - Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Office Phone: (541) 766-6756, TTY/TDD (541) 766-6080
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Tri-County Rabbit Breeders: Saturday, November 3, 8am - 8 pm, Linn County Fair and Expo Center. 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 503-769-5924.
4th Annual Model Train Show: Saturday, November 3 (10am - 6pm) and Sunday November 4 (12-6pm), Corvallis Benton County Public Library, Corvallis, OR. This year the show will consist of: two model train displays, a children's play area with two Thomas play tables and Thomas videos, a "Build a Boxcar" clinic (Sat only), a G - scale train for the kids to run, library RR materials on display and a raffle for a chance to win the old wooden library train ($1 per ticket). The event is free and open to the public. Each visitor that brings two food items for donation to Linn Benton Food Share will be eligible for a chance to win a door prize. Come have fun at the newest Corvallis fall tradition - the model train show at the library. Last year we had 600+ visitors and donated over 480lbs of food to Linn Benton Food Share.
Brought to you by the Corvallis Benton Public Library, The Toy Factory, Trumps Hobbies, Keller Williams Realty - Team Vega, PB&N Trains, Oregon Electric "O" Gaugers, Twin Lakes & Western Model RRManufacturer sponsors: Worlds Greatest Hobby, Digitrax, Accurail, Marklin, Broadway Limited, Mikes Train House, Walthers, Kadee Inc, Woodland Scenics, and Blair Line.
For more information: Patrick Sloma - Event Promoter 541-760-5245, p.sloma@comcast.
LBCC Tripp Film Series- China: The 21st Century: Sunday, November 4th, 2007, 2:00pm. China: The 21st Century ~ Buddy Hatton. China was once called "the Sleeping Giant". Major changes are taking place constantly and China is reinventing itself. Gone are the drab blue Mao uniforms, government enterprises, government appointed apartments, and lack of freedoms. China is slowly becoming more and more like other nations. The "Giant" has indeed awakened!
OCTOBER 2007
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10/24/2007 Sunrise as seen by Morning Update Team Weldon Greig and Radio Ray*
Click on image for high resolution.
*- Well not exactly the same view. This shot taken from Century Park in Lebanon
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Boo Boogie Bash Rough Stock Rodeo- Saturday, October 27th, 6:30pm-Mid. Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 541-895-5711
Ladies Night Out: Saturday, October 27th, 5 - 10 pm, Santiam Place, 139 Main St., Lebanon. Pamper yourself with a night of fun! Yummy finger food and desserts, demonstrations, vendors with fun stuff, door prizes and more!
$10.00 Admission. Advance ticket sales at Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce, 1040 Park St. and Hidden Treasures, 764 Main St., Lebanon. A benefit for Lebanon Area Habitat for Humanity and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Ticket & Vendor info: 541-259-4255
In The Mood
Sunday, October 28th, 4 pm, Hult Center, Eugene
It's a 1940's Big Band, Swing Dance and Song Musical Revue with a big band orchestra, singers and dancers, IN THE MOOD, presents a retro 1940's musical. Experience the music that moved a nation's spirit and helped win a war. This was the last time when all of America was listening and dancing to the same kind of music.
Don't miss your chance to see this fantastic musical during the 2007 - 2008 season.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Much more than a concert, IN THE MOOD presents a retro 1940's musical featuring the IN THE MOOD Singers and Dancers with the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra.
The music and the arrangements are as authentic as it gets. This was a time that all America was listening and dancing to the same kind of music.
In the 1940's, the combination of up-tempo big band instrumentals and intimate, romantic ballads set the mood for a future filled with promise, hope and prosperity.
This was the time when the music moved the nation's spirit!
IN THE MOOD, a 1940's musical, features a big band orchestra, singers and dancers.
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Downtown Trick-or-Treating: Saturday, October 27, - Downtown Albany. The annual Downtown Trick-or-Treating. The fun begins at 10:00 a.m. at Two Rivers Market, 300 2nd Ave. SW, for the children's costume contest. Trick-or-Treating begins at 11:00 a.m. and goes to 1:00 p.m. at downtown merchants flying black and orange balloons. Call 541-928-2469 for more details.
Oregon Pinto Breeders- Friday, October 18 - Sunday, October 20th, 8:00 am each day. Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 503-665-7435, free
Clark Wilson in Concert, Sunday October 21, 2007, 2:00PM, Elsinore Theater, 70 High Street SE, Salem OR (503) 375-3574
The Columbia River Organ Club proudly presents renowned entertainer and recording artist Clark Wilson at the console of the Wurlitzer theatre organ at the historic Elsinore in Salem. A real crowd pleaser wherever he goes, ken will present standards of yesterday and today that will put a smile on your face! Don't miss this opportunity to see and hear this fabulous organ put through its paces by a master performer and organ technician. Get tickets from Ticketswest, the Elsinore box office or at the door. Young people 18 and under are free
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Skinner Living History & Display- Sunday, October 21st, 2 - 3:30pm Lakeside Center, Mennonite Village, Albany, 541-926-4680, free
Santiam Scrappers Quilt Guild Quilt Show
Friday, October 19 - Saturday, October 20th, 10am to 5pm, First Assembly of God Church, 726 W Oak St. in Lebanon.
Show admission is $2 for those 12 and above.
Information? - Peggy Christopherson, SSQG Quilt Show Publicity Chairperson
Santiam Scrappers Quilt Guild (SSQG)
541-451-4910 or 541-258-1774
Email quilterpeg@peak.org
http://www.santiamscrappers.org
Sew Scrumptious - A Quilt Show & Cookbook - Coming to Lebanon
"Sew Scrumptious" is the theme for the Santiam Scrappers Quilt
Guild's 5th annual fall quilt show. On October 19 and 20, a Friday
and Saturday, from 10 AM to 5 PM, there will be handmade family, art
and heritage quilts on display at the First Assembly of God Church at
726 W Oak St. in Lebanon. Show admission is $2 for those 12 and above.
New Larger Location
This new, larger location for the show allows for better display of
more quilts. In addition, there is space for two local vendors,
Finally Together Quilters Quilt Shop and a guild member trying to
reduce the size of her stash. A place will be set up for guests to
enjoy coffee and samples from the "Sew Scrumptious" Cookbook. Also,
quilters from the First Assembly of God Church will be selling some
of their quilts.
The local Lebanon Garden Club has been invited help us celebrate the
change of season by displaying fresh or dried Fall Arrangements among
the quilts. Be sure to vote for People's Choice for the flowers and
the quilts.
Silent Auction and Sale
Doing your Christmas shopping already? Or would you just love to hang
a small quilt or two on your walls. Check out the Small Quilt Silent
Auction and Sale. The bidding will open at 10 AM on Friday and close
at 3PM Saturday. Each small quilt will also have a "Buy It Now!"
price if you just can't wait until Saturday afternoon.
"Sew Scrumptious" Recipes
"Sew Scrumptious" is a handy, attractive keepsake that's definitely a
one-of-a kind cookbook. Quilt Guild members have collected their best
recipes and others from family and friends. These "Sew Scrumptious"
appetizers, main dishes and desserts are all made with Lebanon's home-
kitchen touch. Santiam Scrappers are selling the cookbook to support
guild projects such as community service quilts, quilting education
projects and classes for adults and children.
Guild members will be on hand during the show doing quilting and
sewing demos and will try to answer all your questions about quilting.
Come to the Show to see, buy and taste
Remember, the Santiam Scrappers Quilt Guild "Sew Scrumptious" Quilt
Show is, Friday and Saturday, October 19 and 20 from 10am to 5pm.
There is a small gift for all attendees and other quilts will be on
sale by Assembly of God Quilters. There will be 50-60 traditional
and modern bed quilts and art and heritage quilts on display at the
First Assembly of God Church at 726 W Oak St in Lebanon. Plus you can
buy a special "Sew Scrumptious" cookbook. Call Peggy at 541-451-4910
if you have questions.
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Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom's "Fall Harvest Dinner": Saturday, October 20th 5-10pm, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 541-737-8629
Alzheimer's Walk to Remember: Saturday, October 13th, Heritage Mall, Albany, OR. Registration begins at 8:30 AM, Walk starts at 10:00AM. The Alzheimer's Network of Oregon invites you to support individuals and families coping with Alzheimer's by joining us as a walker/ donor or a volunteer.
Join us on 920 KSHO for a Live Broadcast from this event
Our live broadcast on 920 KSHO from 9 to 11 am brought to you by the Mennonite Village.
The money that you raise through your pledges provides funding that enables us to continue providing services like these, needed by the people of Marion, Polk, Linn, and Benton counties whose lives have been affected by Alzheimer's disease:
Information and Referral, Help Line, Care planning assistance, Library resources, Early Stage Program, Support Groups, Educational Programs, Speakers' Bureau, Public awareness campaign and Advocacy Newsletters.
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Oregon Mennonite Festival for World Relief- Saturday, October 13th 7:30am-3:30pm, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 541-928-1865, free
Build Lebanon Trails (BLT) October 13th Community Hike
This months hike: Ridgeway Butte in Lebanon. Saturday, October 13th. Directions: Take Hwy 20 in Lebanon east to Grant Street. Follow Grant over the bridge and take the first right after the bridge at Berlin Road. Travel one-quarter mile to Grant Street. Park on the left side of the road at the base of the butte in the gravel area. Look for BLT hike signs and the KGAL/KSHO broadcast vehicle. Hikes start promptly at 10:00 a.m.
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Build Lebanon Trails invites the community to hike Ridgeway Butte on Saturday, October 13 at 10:00 a.m.
One group will have the opportunity to hike to the 935-foot elevation that offers a spectacular view of the valley. On a clear day Mary's Peak to the west, Albany to the north and Halsey to the south can be observed. Bring your binoculars and cameras.
A second group will hike to the summit of 1200 feet. Hike leaders will point out flora and fauna indigenous to the butte. Information will be shared about the history of the butte and the various names it has been called. (Kees Butte, Horse Butte, Green Horse Butte, Rattlesnake Butte, Chamberlain Butte).
For more information please call Nancy Kirks of Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) at 451-6425.
Hike sponsors: Samaritan Health Services, the City of Lebanon, KGAL/KSHO radio, Linn Co Federal Credit Union, Economy Supply, MykeWeb and the many dedicated BLT volunteers.
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The hike is expected to take 1 to 1 1/2 hours depending on which elevation you reach. The hike to the 935 summit is moderate and rigorous and is 1.00 mile in length. The hike to the 1200-foot summit is considered difficult and rigorous and is 1.25 miles.
The paths are uneven and poison oak may be a possibility to those who walk away from the main trails. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Walking sticks and trekking poles may be desired. Bring a snack if you wish. Bottled water will be available courtesy of Linn Co Federal Credit Union. Leashed dogs are welcome.
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Willamette Valley Remodel Show: Friday, October 5th - Sunday, October 7thh, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 503-364-1716
Willamette Manor Dinner Theater: Friday, October 5th, Fr & Sa 7-9:30pm, Lebanon Senior Center, 65 B Academy St, Lebanon, 541-258-8178
Soroptimist International of Albany "Walk for the Cause": Saturday, October 6th, 8am, Linn County Courthouse Steps, 4th Street SW, Albany
Albany Fire Department Treasure Hunt: Saturday, October 6th, 10am-2pm, All four fire stations, 110 6th Ave SW, 120 34th Ave SE, 1980 Three Lakes Rd, 2850 Gibson Hill Rd NW, Albany, 541-917-7734, free
SEPTEMBER 2007
United Way 50th Anniversary Celebration Breakfast: Thursday, September 27th, 7am. Bob De Carolis, the Athletic Director for OSU, will be the keynote speaker.
Le Tour Des Plants: Saturday, September 15th - Sunday, September 23rd, Daily 10am-4pm, Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis, 541-753-6601, free
Albany Civic Theater- The Taming of the Shrew.This William Shakespeare classic is directed by Gregg Burgess. Opening Friday, September 7th with the next show run Friday, September 14th- Sunday, September 16th (Matinee) and Thursday, September 20 to Saturday, September 22nd. Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. SW, Albany, Oregon, 97321. Performances start at 8 pm, except for Sunday September 16th Matinee which start at 2:30 pm.
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Cast of Characters
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Director- Gregg Burgess has been involved with ACT since the 1970s, and is finally getting around to directing for us. He has worked backstage on dozens of shows, often as stage manager or set designer/builder/painter, and has acted in many others. A painter by avocation and a newspaper printer by trade, Gregg lives in Albany.
Katharnia - Stacy Bostrom
Bianca - Heather Crabtree
Petruchio - Russ Roberts
Baptista - Phillip Brown
Tranio - Alan Liesse
Grumio - Charles Skinner
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Hortensio - John Carone
Lucentio - Chad Robinson
Vincentio - Irwin Fistel
Gremio - Ted Gray
Biondello - Jessicka Trenary
Widow/Curtis / Tailor - Kayla Nissen
Pedant / Servant - Nancy Homan
Guard / Phillip - Paris Estes
Peter / Servant - Amanda Bonn
Haberdasher / Servant - Jan Donnelly
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Border Terrier Club of America: Saturday, September 22nd, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, free, 503-663-3330
Albany Rifle & Pistol Club Gun Show: Saturday, September 22nd- Sunday, September 23rd, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 541-928-9953
Join us
Monday, September 17th
4 - 7 pm
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Join us September 17th 4 - 7pm for a special USO Operation Care Package stop in Salem as part of the nation Waddell and Reed 70th Anniversary Tour. The event will be aired live on our sister station, AM 920 KSHO.
This is tied to the National Waddell and Reed 70th Anniversary Open House.
Free Barbeque
Free Sternwheeler Trip on the Willamette River in Salem.
Riverfront Park, Salem
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Visitors to this event may to the special 70th Anniversary Semi Truck which will be at Salem' Riverfront Park (200 Water Street) in downtown Salem. Visitors also can write a personal note to a service man or woman to be included in their package, which will be sent to a designated military base. Packages include toiletries, disposable camera, AT&T prepaid phone cards, playing cards, snacks and other requested or needed items. Operation USO Care Packages are $25 each. The value of the care package is $50 to $75.
Through Operation USO Care Package, the USO helped Waddell & Reed create a custom website, accessible through kiosks on the truck, where anyone can directly purchase a package online and craft a personal note. The Operation USO Care Package program is the only care package program that is sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Department of Defense guides the distribution of the packages overseas.
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Businesses on Display: Wednesday, September 19th , 1pm-6pm, Willamette Event Center, Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany Oregon
Corvallis Northwest Earth Institute's 8th Annual Passport to Healthy Gardens Organic Garden Tour: Sunday, September 16, 2007, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Tour of 10 different Gardens. First stop (you can purchase tickets there) is at 445 NW 7th (enter through garage on 8th St.)754-6783
Festival Latinos: Saturday, September 15th, noon-2pm, Monteith Park, 489 Water St, Albany 541-917-7777, free
Fifties In The Fall Car Show- Saturday, September 15th, 9am-3pm, Old Middle School Grounds, Intersection of Hwy 34 & Hwy 20, Lebanon, 541-928-6855, free
Greater Albany Public School Eat And Run
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Eat: Wyatts Eatery, Albany, Friday, September 14th, 5-8pm
Run: Start/Finish: Ray's Foods in North Albany, Saturday, Setember 15th, 9am.
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Meet at Wyatt's Eatery in Albany, Oregon, on Friday for great Hor d'oeuvres and soft drinks and meet with members of the Albany School Foundation to find out more about what the foundation does for Albany's school children.
Then on Saturday morning, 9/15, do a 5 kilometer (3.1 miles) run and walk in the brisk morning air. The course goes through a family oriented neighborhood with manicured lawns and colorful gardens along the way. Each participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Winners will receive medals. Entry fees: early registration (through 9/8/2007) for adults with t-shirt is $17, for youth with t-shirt aged 14 and under is $12. Late registration is $20 with t-shirt for all ages.
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Oregon Covered Bridge Festival: Saturday, September 15th (9am - 7pm) and Sunday September 16th (9am to 5pm), 7th and Marion, Stayton Oregon. The 2007 Festival will be the Sixth Annual Covered Bridge Festival. The Festival was started when several members from the Oregon Covered Bridge Society decided to put together a festival to share their love of history and the Covered Bridges.
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The festival is admission free family fun for all with:
- Juried Arts and Crafts
- Living History Displays which include Civil War re-enactments and Blacksmiths
- Demonstrations such as woodcarvers, flint knapping, and artists
- Baking Contests for adults and kids
- Old Fashioned Children's Games and Crafts
- Live Music
- Free Mini Train Rides
- Auction of Covered Bridge Commemorative Coins and Original Artwork
- Delicious food booths.
Take a look at the Stayton-Jordan Covered Bridge right on the Festival Grounds or take the guided bus tour and see six of the famous covered bridges in the area. Maps are also available for self-guided tours.
Corvallis 150 Year Celebration
Tuesday, September 11th, 5:00pm
Downtown Corvallis Riverfront
First and Jackson
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You're invited to the biggest birthday party in Corvallis history. Join us for a Community Riverfront Celebration.
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Large cake with 150 candles, music, Beaver sports, and children's activities. Corvallis native and singer Meredith Brooks (Platinum album recipient and Grammy award nominee) will lead everyone in Happy Birthday Corvallis and perform a song written about Corvallis.
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The Sublimity Harvest Festival
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Friday, September 7th -
Sunday, September 9th
Sublimity, OR
11880 Sublimity Rd S (Off Hwy 22)
503-769-3579
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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Friday, September 7, 2007
5 pm: Booths & Fun Center open
6 pm: Modified truck weigh-in begins
7 pm: Modified Truck Pull
8:30 pm: Monster Trucks to follow (approximately)
9:30 pm: Live Music - Entertainment Tent, Brian Hanson & The Badland Patrol
Saturday, September 8, 2007
8:30 am: Stock Truck Weigh-In begins (Enter Anthony hall gate)
9:00 am: Fun Run/Walk
11:00 am: Parade - Downtown Sublimity. The parade forms at the Sublimity Grade School with judging starting at 9:30 and then starts at 11:00. There is a $5 fee. For more information and to receive an entry form you can call 503-769-3855 or e-mail suecosier@yahoo.com.
12:00 noon: Booths and Fun Center Open
12:00 noon: Stock Truck Weigh-In Gate Closes
12:45 pm: Driver's Meeting
1:00 pm: Stock Truck Pull
2:00pm: Live Entertainment - Entertainment Tent
6:00 pm: Pulling Competition Modified Truck and Tractors
8:30 pm: Monster Trucks to follow (approximately)
9:00 pm: Live Music in the Entertainment Tent. 5 Guys Named Moe
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Sunday, September 9, 2008 - Family Day!
Entertainment Tent Open to all ages!
10:00 am: ATV Pull
10:00 am: Booths and Fun Center Open
11:30 am: Draft Horse Pull
1:00 pm: Monster Trucks
1:30 pm: Tractor Pull Competition
2:00 pm: Live Music - Entertainment Tent The Severin Sisters
*Schedule subject to change
Pulling Prices
Pull Fee - $35.00 (Pre-registered only. Must be received by Aug 31)
$40.00 at the gate
Signed release waiver and registration fee must accompany registration form.
Festival Admission Prices
Parking $3 each day
Adults Fri: $12 Sat: $15 Sun: $6
Children 6-12 Fri: $6 Sat: $6 Sun: $3
Seniors 62+ $2 off adult each day
Children under 6 FREE each day
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Antiques in the Streets: Saturday, September 8, 2007- Downtown Albany. . Join us for the 9th annual Antiques in the Streets. Vendor booth spaces are available now at $40, $60 after June 1, 2007. Sale hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. rain or shine.
Bar-B-Thank-U and Kids Day Celebration: Saturday, September 8, 2007- Lebanon Boys and Girls Club, 305 5th Street, Lebanon. 541-258-7165
Tangent Harvest Festival
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Saturday September 8, 2007, Tangent, Oregon
- 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.- Fireman's Pancake Breakfast. Get up early and start the day out with a big breakfast at the Tangent Fire Dept.
- 9 a.m.- REACH Helicopter Landing
- 10 a.m.- Downtown Community Parade. Horses, kids, dogs, tractors, cars, bands, you name it! It's an old-fashioned parade that winds through town.
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.- Kid's Events. Fun activities and games for all ages- a kid's sized tractor pull, a magician, face painting, games and much more!
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.- Cruise-In Car Event. Like stepping back in time- check out the vintage cars and trucks, 1972 and older. Always a spectator favorite.
- 1-3pm- Music by the Bush Pilots, a bluegrass trio.
- 4 p.m.- Rib-Eye Steak BBQ-Come hungry! A good old-fashioned steak BBQ with all the trimmings. BBQ Tickets also on sale at: Crossroads Deli, the Dixie Tavern, LaRoca, and the Fire Department.
- 4-6 pm- Music by The Brand
- Arts, Crafts, Garden, and Flower Show. We'll have all the community favorites, whether we grow it, bake it or make it.
- Food- Hot dogs, hamburgers, burritos, corn on the cob, and all those sweet, sticky treats you want to see at a country fair!
Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire
: Saturday, September 8 - Sunday, September 9th, 2007, - Kings Valley Hwy 223 & Grant Rd, Kings Valley, 541-929-4897
Northwest Buckskin Horse Show: Saturday, September 8 - Sunday, September 9th, 2007, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany, 360-263-1752, free
Festival of Red: Sunday September 9, 2007, - Downtown Albany. Downtown Albany restaurants pull out the stops to share all foods red.gourmet pizza, salsa to die for, surprising sweets in rosy hues, Asian cuisine and more in this 4th Annual taste of Albany.
22nd Annual Alaskan Wild Salmon Bake, Sunday, September 9th, 4:30pm, Gentle House, North Edge of the Western Oregon University Campus, Monmouth, OR, 503-838-8280. Presented by: Friends of Jensen Arctic Museum
Northwest Civil War Council Reenactment: Saturday, September 1st - Monday, September 3rd, 9am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday, and 9am to 2pm on Monday, Ft. Stevens State Park.
Strings of Praise Concert: Sunday, September 2nd, at 10:00am, Maranatha Christian Fellowship, Two Rivers Market in historic downtown Albany, 250 Broadalbin Street S.W.Concert by Ty and Laurie Orr, Assistant Pastor and Worship Leader at Calvary Chapel of Pocatello, Idaho. 928-6420.
AUGUST 2007
Movies By Moonlight: Nanny McPhee: Friday, August 31sth. Starring Emma Thompson and Colin Firth in a tale about some very mischievous children and a magical nanny. A perfect family film to end out the season.
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Wah Change Northwest Art and Air Festival
Friday, August 24th - Sunday, August 26th
Timber Linn Park and Albany Air Field
Albany, Oregon.
Hours: Friday 4-10pm, Saturday, 11am - 10pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm.
Premier Show: Mary Wilson, Saturday, August 25th, 8pm, Oregon Amphitheatre, Timberlinn Park. It was a vision of musical stardom as a Detroit teen that inspired Mary Wilson to co-found one of the most successful female singing groups in recording history - The Supremes. Since then, Wilson has gone on to be a part of dozens of hit records, has written a best-selling autobiography, performed on stage and screen, lectured and toured the world, and continues to be looked up to as a singer who set the standard for females in the recording industry.
Events are scheduled all three days at Timber Linn Park and Albany Municipal Airport. Admission is free; premium parking is available at a small cost.
The three-day festival includes a juried art show and sale; hot-air balloons lifting off every morning and the popular Night Glow Friday evening; Main Stage concert in the Oregon Amphitheater Saturday night; fireworks following the concert on Saturday; and a nondenominational community worship service on Sunday.
Daily Schedule
| Thursday, August 23 |
| Tethered balloon rides |
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
At Home Furniture, 930 Hill St. SE |
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| Friday, August 24 |
| Balloon lift-off |
6:00 a.m. |
Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Art booths open |
4:00 p.m. |
Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Wine booths open |
4:00 p.m. |
Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Central Willamette Children’s Village |
5:30-7:30 p.m. |
Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Cascade Performing Arts |
5:30 p.m. |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| The Porch Dawgs |
6:30 p.m. |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Joe Stoddard |
7:30 p.m. |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Night Glow |
dusk |
Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Joe Stoddard |
9:00 p.m. |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
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| Saturday, August 25 |
| Balloon lift-off |
6:00 a.m. |
Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Breakfast served |
7:00-10:30 a.m. |
Albany Municipal Airport |
| Flour drop, spot landings |
7:30 a.m. |
Albany Municipal Airport |
| Classic Car Show |
8:00 a.m. |
Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Young Eagles flights |
10:00 a.m. -2 p.m. |
Albany Municipal Airport |
| Lunch served |
10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Albany Municipal Airport |
| Food booths open |
11:00 a.m. |
Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Art booths open |
11:00 a.m. |
Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Kids’ art activities |
11:00 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Central Willamette, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Lunch served |
11:00 a.m.- 2 p.m. |
Albany Municipal Airport |
| Patricia Feltmann Singers |
Noon |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Fiesta Mexicana |
1:00 p.m. |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Congressman Peter DeFazio |
1:00 p.m. |
Linn County Fair & Expo Center |
| Oregon Elite Cheerleading |
2:00 p.m. |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| SR-71 Pilot Brian Shul |
2:00 p.m. |
Linn County Fair & Expo Center |
| Wine booths open |
2:00 p.m. |
Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Rezonate |
2:30 p.m. |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Bellydancing |
3:45 p.m. |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| The Bush Pilots |
4:30 p.m. |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| The Brand |
5:45 p.m. |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Alexis and the Frets |
6:50 p.m. |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Mary Wilson/Supremes |
8:00 p.m. |
At Home Furniture Main Stage |
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| Sunday, August 26 |
| Balloon lift-off |
6:00 a.m. |
Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Breakfast served |
7:00-10:30 a.m. |
Albany Municipal Airport |
| Flour drop, spot landings |
7:30 a.m. |
Albany Municipal Airport |
| Community worship service with Jordan’s Promise |
10:00 a.m. |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Young Eagles flights |
10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Albany Municipal Airport |
| Food booths open |
11:00 a.m. |
Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Art booths open |
11:00 a.m. |
Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Lunch served |
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Albany Municipal Airport |
| Kids’ art activities |
Noon - 4:00 p.m. |
Central Willamette Children’s Village |
| Cool Conspiracy |
Noon |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Two Part Variation |
1:00 p.m. |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| SR-71 Pilot Brian Shul |
2:00 p.m. |
Linn County Fair & Expo Center |
| Oregon Elite Cheerleading |
2:00 p.m. |
Selco Stage, Timber Linn Memorial Park |
| Festival closes |
4:00 p.m. |
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Festival and Main Stage Lineup and Schedule
Friday, August 24
5:30-6:15pm Cascade Performing Arts- Cascade Performing Arts, a dance troop based in Lebanon, opens the Selco Festival Stage this year. Their show includes tap, hip hop and tumbling. Cascade Performing Arts is owned and operated by Lisa Russell-Agosto.
6:30-7:00pm Porch Dawgs-The Porch Dawgs are a traditional blues and R&B band that offers a special twist on creating a different sound to their already eclectic music. They reach into a bevy of music that made blues and jazz an American art form. Steve Magnolia can belt out a blues tune that leaves the listener wanting more.
7:30-8:15pm Joe Stoddard-Joe Stoddard provides a high energy music and comedy experience. He has worked with such greats as The Beach Boys, Ricky Nelson, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Rich Little. He has performed for more than 20 years in a variety of venues from cruise ships to colleges and he's entertained them all.
8:15 Balloon Night Glow
9:00-9:30pm Joe Stoddard
Saturday, August 25
12:00-12:45pm Patricia Feltmann Singers- Patricia Feltmann will present several of her students singing a variety of popular songs including Broadway, jazz, country, and top 40.
1:00-1:50pm Fiesta Mexicana-Fiesta Mexicana follows. This 4-H dance club performs traditional Mexican dancing by youth from kindergarten through high school. Volunteer club leaders are Maria Gonzalez, Pati Santos and Feliciana Torres.
2:00-2:20pm Oregon Elite Cheerleading-Oregon Elite All-Star Cheerleading, Inc. is a competitive All-Star cheerleading program located in Albany. It offers teams for kindergarten through 12th graders. The students will be doing a short performance that highlights what is taught to all members who join.
2:30-3:30pm Rezonate-The members of the a cappella group Rezonate originally met through the Oregon Children's Choir. They started singing together in December 2004. Singing R & B, gospel, pop, soul, funk, and their own original tunes, their mission is helping to educate Oregon youth about a cappella music.
3:45-4:15pm Bellydancing-
4:30-5:15pm Bush Pilots-The Bush Pilots are a bluegrass-style trio that plays original songs and adds a variety of interpretations of other tunes. Carefully structured harmonies flow on top of interesting musical arrangements. The Bush Pilots' up-tempo driving repertoire is sprinkled with just enough soulful ballads to let you catch your breath
5:45-6:30pm The Brand-The Brand is a popular Albany area band playing a variety of rock and country music. The four-piece band refers to its members as "Guitar Heads" based on the number of the instruments they use to produce their unique sound.
6:50-7:30pm Alexis and The Frets-Alexis and The Frets are four Albany teens who perform a rockin' show featuring Alexis's originals, as well as pop, rock, and country tunes. Vocalist Alexis is a well-known singer and songwriter who has written and performed for a Disney movie soundtrack. On lead guitar is Trey Kenyon, on bass guitar Jake Blecker, and on drums is Dylan Phelps.
Sunday, August 26
10:00 a.m. Community Worship Service featuring Jordan's Promise-Sunday begins with a community worship service featuring Jordan's Promise. The band formed in 2001 and relies on the high, clear melodies and tailored but familiar harmony of brothers Brian and Scott Coons. The band writes and arranges all original material in the contemporary Christian genre. Fellow band members are Chuck Britten, Bryan Foster, and George Robnett.
12:00-12:45pm Cool Conspiracy-
Cool Conspiracy is a well-seasoned quartet ready to serve up hot jazz, swing, boss a nova and more.
1:00-1:45pm Two Part Variations-Two Part Variations is a flute and guitar duo featuring Barbara Jean Nicoletti on flute and Royce Jones on guitar. These seasoned musicians, who each have more than 20 years' performance experience, are well versed in several musical genres. Their extensive repertoire includes both classical and popular standards.
2:00-2:20pm Oregon Elite Cheerleading
About five-dozen artists from throughout the Northwest are expected. Artwork for sale will include wood, metal, jewelry, raku, and other pottery, porcelain, stained glass, fused glass, fiber, oil and watercolor paintings, and collages.
Other activities include children's art show and sale and hands-on art projects; a children's maze; displays of vintage aircraft, modern airplanes, and helicopters; airplane and hot-air balloon rides; food booths, and live music.
About 40 hot-air balloons from throughout the western United States will launch each morning, weather permitting, at Timber Linn Park, the third year at the Festival venue. Breakfast will be available at the park at the balloon launches each morning.
The Northwest Art & Air Festival is presented by the Albany Parks & Recreation Department and the Albany Visitor | |
Friday, August 22- Sunday, August 24, 2008
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