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Astoria Swap Meet
Astoria,OR; Mar. 9, 2013
Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, OR 97103; 8AM-4PM; Lower Columbia Classic Car Club

57th Annual Portland Roadster Show
Portland, OR; March 15-17, 2013
Portland Expo Center, 6020 N Marine Drive, Portland, OR 97217; 10AM-9PM, 10AM-9PM, 10AM-6PM; Adm. Fee - $15; Multnomah Hot Rod Council; 503-232-4567; prs@mhrc.org   http://www.portlandroadstershow.com

23rd Annual Pacific NW Model Car Fest; Portland, OR
Mar. 30, 2013
Holiday Inn - Portland Airport, 8439 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97220; 9AM-4PM; Adm. Fee - $3, Reg. Fee - $8; Scale Auto Builders Association; 360-636-4780; http://www.sabanw.org   pnwmcf@ gmail.com

Eugene Roadster Show; Eugene, OR
Mar 30-31, 2013
Lane Events Center, 796 West 13th Street, Eugene, OR 97402; 10AM-9PM, 10AM-5PM; Adm. Fee - $8; Eugene Roadster Show; 541-689-6824; http://www.roadstershows.com   roadstershows@aol.com

The Oregon Coast Aquarium Offers Extended Hours for Spring Break

Newport, Oregon— “There is nothing like shaking hands with the largest species of octopus in the world, or waking up in the Passages of the Deep tunnels surrounded by dozens of sharks,” said Wendy Spaulding, Education Programs Coordinator for the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
   Starting Saturday, March 23 through Sunday, April 7 the Aquarium’s doors will open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., extending its regular winter hours, to accommodate travelers over the spring break holiday.
   The Aquarium staff encourage visitors to take in the sights and smells of spring flowers with the stroll through the frequently overlooked Aquarium Gardens. The sprawling naturescape features labeled native plants for viewers to brush up on their botany. Careful observers can spot local wildlife that choose to make the Gardens home.
   To make the most of their visit at the Aquarium, guests may book a Behind the Scenes Tour on Saturdays at 1 p.m. or an Octopus Encounter, available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.
   The Aquarium will also host one of its popular Family Combo Sleepovers on Friday, March 29. Available for guests ages six and older, the experience features a scavenger hunt, Behind the Scenes tour and the opportunity to slumber inside the tunnels of Passages of the Deep.
   For more information about the Oregon Coast Aquarium, or to book tickets and special behind the-scenes experiences, call 541-867-3474 or visit www.aquarium.org.

Spring Break Mini Camps at A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village

   March 19, 2013, Salem, OR – A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, Salem’s museum for kids, offers families a new schedule of mini camps during spring break.
  From March 25-27, family learning activities will be offered each afternoon from 1-4pm. Families can build a marble race track together, make shadow puppets and participate in a lively scavenger hunt. These activities are free with admission.  

Spring Break Mini Camps are offered as two-day sessions, with morning and afternoon camps. Registration is required; fees are $30 or $25 for members per camp.

Thursday and Friday, March 28-29, from 9 a.m.-noon kids can explore botany and natural history in The Magical World of Fairies for ages 5-7. Kids, 8-12, can Play with pHood as they explore the science of food through creative cookery.

Kids, 5-7, will learn about world history, geologic time and our ancient ancestors in A Day in the Life of a Caveman, March 28-29, from 1-4 p.m. Things move, shake and explode in It’s Gonna BLOW as kids 8-12 learn about chemistry, physics and geology when they test how high a stomp rocket can go and learn how to build a better volcano.

Campers can register by calling (503) 371-3631 or in person at A. C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St N.E. Early registration is encouraged. For additional information regarding the Spring Break Mini Camp program, please contact Wendy Sparks, Director of Education at A. C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village at (503) 371-3631 or email at education@acgilbert.org.

51st Alpenrose Dairy Easter Egg Hunt; Portland, OR
March 30, 2013
PORTLAND OR – Last year Alpenrose Dairy Easter Egg Hunt got rained out for the FIRST time in 50 years, but the Annual Easter Egg Hunt is back on for the 51 ^st year which will take place March 30 ^th the Saturday before Easter.
What can you anticipate? Excitement is a definite as well as a colossal amount of prizes for the kids and let’s not forget…an appearance by the world famous Easter Bunny.
This free event is hosted by Alpenrose on the pastoral setting of the 97-year old dairy and has become a special treat and tradition for families and their kids since 1962. The vast amount of acreage at the dairy makes it an idyllic setting for the hunt and families often make this an entire day event by packing a picnic lunch.
The day’s egg-citement begins at 10:30 AM for kids ages 3-5 as they hunt for chocolate eggs, toys and other fun treats. The hunt for kids ages 6-8 will begin at 12:00 PM. The Grand Prize for kids will be 14 six-foot Easter bunnies. Children often end up with a bevy of treasures from the hunt.
“Hosting the Easter Egg Hunt is a real thrill for us and given the fact that we had to cancel due to the rains last year this years hunt is even more special to all of us at Alpenrose,” stated Alpenrose President, Carl Cadonau Jr. “It celebrates 51 years of what Alpenrose loves most, giving back to the community. It’s great to see how our event has become such a great family tradition here in Portland and we look forward to all the kids coming out and filling their baskets.”
Alpenrose officials are encouraging egg-hunters to arrive early since parking is limited. Alpenrose Dairy is located at 6149 SW Shattuck Road in Portland.
 

WHAT: St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge and Pub Crawl
WHERE: Waterfront - 351 Riverfront Way, Reedsport, OR 97467
When: Sunday, March 17, 2013 - 3 pm
WHO: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
Contact: Kathleen Miller - 541-271-2101
SAVE THE DATE - Sunday, March 17th - St. Patrick's Day
This year's St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge will be held on Sunday, March 17th starting at 3 p.m. at the Waterfront Family Dining Room. This is an adult event. The five downtown locations that will be participating are: The Waterfront, The Schooner Café, Tides Inn, Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge.
There will be a registration fee of $20 for a team of 4, and $5 additional per person (unlimited number). Prizes this year will be limited to a prize for the winning trivia team and a prize for the best dressed team. So be sure to get your green on. All proceeds to benefit a local community project. If you have a worthwhile project in mind--email the details to kkmiller@reedsportlaw.com .
More information to follow soon.....in the meantime, start putting together those teams and brush up on your trivia!!  

March Events at A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village

Egg Drop: March Egg-stravaganza
Saturday, March 2, 1-4 p.m.
Test your building skills on an egg-ceptional contraption to keep your egg safe when it’s dropped. Egg drops off the walking bridge behind the museum will be every half-hour. Free with admission. A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. Info: 503-371-3631 | promotions@acgilbert.org | www.acgilbert.org.

Exploring Eggs: Little Friends First Thursday
Thursday, March 7, 10 a.m.-noon
What’s in an egg? Where do eggs come from? Search and find special eggs hidden throughout the museum. The first Thursday of the month is a special time for preschoolers at the Village. We welcome kids, ages 3-5, to explore the world around them through stories, hands-on activities and crafts. Free with admission. A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. Info: 503-371-3631 | promotions@acgilbert.org | www.acgilbert.org.

Bird Eggs and Nests: March Egg-stravaganza
Saturday, March 9, 1-4 p.m.
The flap is all about our flying feathered friends. Let’s unscramble the details about eggs and nests from a variety of birds. Learn what it takes to care for eggs so they don’t end up cracked up. Friends of Straub Environmental Learning Center will join us! Free with admission. A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. Info: 503-371-3631 | promotions@acgilbert.org | www.acgilbert.org.

Egg Laying Mammals: March Egg-stravaganza
Saturday, March 16, 1-4 p.m.
Did you know that snakes lay eggs? Discover the variety of animals that lay eggs, from reptiles to fish, amphibians to insects and more! Our friends at Pipe Dreams Aviary will join us and share a few egg-laying critters. Free with admission. A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. Info: 503-371-3631 | promotions@acgilbert.org | www.acgilbert.org.

Preschool Open House
Tuesday, March 19, 4-7 p.m.
Join us for a special tour of the Preschool at A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village. Open to children ages 3-5, we use play and inquiry as a way of connecting kids to the world around them. Discovery Village is the only place in Salem where preschoolers can explore their world via 4,000 square feet of exhibits and a 20,000 square foot Outdoor Discovery Center. Join us on March 19 to see what our preschool is all about and meet our teachers. Please call the Education Department at (503) 371-3631 to RSVP. A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. Info: 503-371-3631 | promotions@acgilbert.org | www.acgilbert.org.

Chickens 101: March Egg-stravaganza
Saturday, March 23, 1-4 p.m.
Old Mill Feed will join us to share information on how to be an urban chicken farmer. Live baby chicks on display, courtesy of Old Mill Feed. Free with admission. A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. Info: 503-371-3631 | promotions@acgilbert.org | www.acgilbert.org.

Spring Break Family Learning at Discovery Village
Monday-Wednesday, March 25-27, 1-4 p.m.
Join us every afternoon for a variety of free family learning experiences in our exhibits. Test out a marble race track, make shadow puppets and participate in a lively scavenger hunt. Free with admission. A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. Info: 503-371-3631 | promotions@acgilbert.org | www.acgilbert.org.

The Magical World of Fairies: Spring Break Mini Camp
Thursday and Friday, March 28-29, 9 a.m.-noon
Create a fairy garden, go on a fairy quest and make your own fairy magic. Kids will explore botany, natural history and our environment in this delightful mini camp. Ages 5-7. $25/members $30/nonmembers. Registration required. A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. Info: 503-371-3631 | promotions@acgilbert.org | www.acgilbert.org.

A Day in the Life of a Cavemen: Spring Break Mini Camp
Thursday and Friday, March 28-29, 1-4 p.m.
Discover what cavemen looked like, learn what animals lived at the same time as cavemen and view real fossils from that era. Kids will learn about world history, geologic time and our ancient ancestors through creative games and activities. Ages 5-7. $25/members $30/nonmembers. Registration required. A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. Info: 503-371-3631 | promotions@acgilbert.org | www.acgilbert.org.

Play with Your Phood: Spring Break Mini Camp
Thursday and Friday, March 28-29, 9 a.m.-noon
Explore the science of food through creative cookery! Try out molecular gastronomy, Kawaii cooking and other quirky kitchen science techniques. Grab a lab coat and goggles get ready for a pHood adventure.
Ages 8-12. $25/members $30/nonmembers. Registration required. A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. Info: 503-371-3631 | promotions@acgilbert.org | www.acgilbert.org.

It’s Gonna BLOW: Spring Break Mini Camp
Thursday and Friday, March 28-29, 1-4 p.m.
Make things move, shake and explode while learning about chemistry, physics and geology. Activities will test how high a soda fountain and stomp rocket can go. Kids will also learn how to build a better volcano. Ages 8-12. $25/members $30/nonmembers. Registration required. A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. Info: 503-371-3631 | promotions@acgilbert.org | www.acgilbert.org.

Egg Dyeing and Hunt: March Egg-stravaganza
Saturday, March 30, 1-4 p.m.
Come and join us for a museum-wide egg hunt and top it off with colorful egg dyeing! Free with admission.

A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. Info: 503-371-3631 | promotions@acgilbert.org | www.acgilbert.org.

WHAT: Orchestra comes to Reedsport for Winter program
WHERE: Pacific Auditorium, 2260 Longwood Avenue,
WHEN: Sunday, March 3 at 2 P.M.
WHO: Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO)
Contact: 541-997-6770 WWW.OCCO.WS

The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra (OCCO) returns to Reedsport next month. The Pacific Auditorium, at the Reedsport Community Charter Schools, continues as the site for OCCO'S concerts. The Winter program will be on Sunday, March 3 at 2 P.M.
Tickets are on sale at the Reedsport branch of Umpqua Bank, located on Highway 101 at the South end of town. Admission is $10 per person for each concert. Tickets will also be available beginning at 1 P.M. at the door on the afternoon of the concert.
The Winter concert will feature a variety of music, including a Schubert Overture, a musical tribute to songwriter Jerome Kern arranged by OCCO Conductor John Monks, and another original from veteran composer and arranger, Charlie Perkins. Orchestra founder Robin DeVour will also conduct.
Visit the orchestra's website,
WWW.OCCO.WS for more. You may also call 541-997-6770 for further information .

  What: 6th Annual Reedsport Education Enrichment Foundation Dinner
Where: MAC in Winchester Bay
When: Saturday March 2, 2013 5:30pm
Who: The REEF Foundation sponsors this dinner each year to recognize community members that have been instrumental in helping the Reedsport School District. This is a fund raiser for the Foundation. REEF has raised $237,679.61 for the district since the year 2000.
Contact: Tickets can be obtained at Fullhart Insurance from Julie Huebner. 271-2146 or jhuebner@fullhartinsurnce.com.
Ticket prices are $40 each.
Delilah Rene Luke, graduate of Reedsport High School that has achieved nationwide recognition in radio broadcasting, will be the featured speaker at this year’s event.
Contact Name, Phone: Char Luther, 541.297.9256 ckluther@hotmail.com

ENROLL NOW for FREE CAREGIVER CLASSES
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
This series of classes will help unpaid caregivers of older adults reduce stress, improve communication, increase their ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. The ‘tools’ are offered through interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming.
Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 2013 from 2:00 – 4:30 at Bay Area Community Health & Education Center, 3950 Sherman, NB. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Classes are FREE, thanks to support of Area Agency on Aging, a Service of South Coast Business Employment Corporation.
Char Luther
541-297-9256

 INVITATION TO 2013 EDITION OF ‘SHARING THE COAST’ CONFERENCE

Seabird researcher Rob Suryan, marine ecologist Cynthia Trowbridge, climate scientist Al Solomon and many other scientists and naturalists will be featured when the annual “Sharing the Coast Conference” comes to Coos County this year, March 15-17.

The conference is an annual collaboration between CoastWatch (the volunteer program of the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition) and the Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators (NAME). This time around, “Sharing the Coast” will take place in both Bandon (Friday evening and Saturday) and Charleston (Sunday), with field trips elsewhere.

  Conference fees are $15 per individual for current members of Oregon Shores or NAME, $25 for non-members, and $7.50 for students. Non-members can join either sponsoring organization and take the discount.

To register, go to the NAME website, http://pacname.org/ . More information will be posted here and on the CoastWatch website, http://oregonshores.org/coastwatch.php5 , as it becomes available.

Tabling opportunities are available for non-profit organizations and public agencies.

For more information, contact Phillip Johnson, CoastWatch Director, (503) 754-9303, phillip@oregonshores.org .

FIELD TRIP DESCRIPTIONS

Port Orford: Travel to CoastWatch Mile 46, between the town of Port Orford and Humbug Mountain. Join members of the Redfish Rocks Community Team who have adopted this mile, along with CoastWatch Director Phillip Johnson. We will observe how team members collect detailed data on marine debris, learn how to conduct a beach cleanup, and see how CoastWatch shoreline monitoring is done.

Washed Ashore: Travel just south of Bandon to the headquarters of the unique Washed Ashore project, through which volunteers turn large quantities of marine debris into art. We’ll tour the facility, and then participate in a how-to workshop on marine debris art.

Exploring the Driftline: Join marine ecologist Cynthia Trowbridge in walking the shore and identifying the wide range of natural materials that wash up there.

Sandy Shores and Dunes: Naturalist and ecotour leader Marty Giles will lead a beachwalk devoted to all aspects of sandy shore and foredune natural history. Tour starts at Horsfall Beach, north of North Bend; parking fee required for those traveling in their own vehicle.

Coastal Geology: Ron Metzger, geology professor at Southwestern Oregon Community College, will lead a tour of various sites aimed at exploring the geological forces that underlie the shoreline we see.

Gallery Theater
210 N. Ford Street, McMinnville, OR 97128
503-472-2227

Quilters , a main stage musical, opens February 22-March 16 at Gallery Theater. There will be a special opening night reception during intermission on Friday, February 22-free of charge.

The loft at Gallery is being converted into a “quilting loft” with displays of quilts from the past and pictures of the Quilters blocks used in the play. All will be raffled off with funds going to an assigned charity.The loft of Gallery Theater is being converted into a Quilting Loft with displays of quilts from the past and pictures of the Quilters Blocks used in the play. All will be raffled off with funds going to an assigned charity.The loft of Gallery Theater is being converted into a Quilting Loft with displays of quilts from the past and pictures of the Quilters Blocks used in the play. All will be raffled off with funds going to an assigned charity.

Quilters is the story of a pioneer woman and her six daughters, which blends a series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic which captures the sweep and beauty, the terror and joy, the harsh challenge and abiding rewards of frontier life. Illuminating stories contained in various patches or "blocks" with music, dance and drama, the action depicts the lot of women on the frontier: girlhood, marriage, childbirth, spinsterhood, twisters, fire, illness and death. But, with this, there is also love, warmth, rich and lively humor and the moving spectacle of simple human dignity and steadfastness in the face of adversity. In the end, when the various patches are assembled into one glorious, brilliantly colorful quilt, the effect is both breathtaking and magical—and a theatrical masterstroke which will linger in the mind and memory long after the house lights have dimmed.
Performance Dates: February 22, 23, 24, March 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15 & 16 ~ 2013
Curtain: Friday and Saturday-7:30 p.m., Sunday- 3:00 p.m.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW: $16 General Admission, $14 Students/Seniors. Gallery’s box office is open Tuesday through Friday; 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call 472-2227 for tickets. For your convenience, you may now purchase tickets online at www.gallerytheater.org .

Costumers Needed for The Wiz

We are in need of a lead costumer for The Wiz . What does this mean? The lead costumer is basically the person who helps to administrate the director’s overall vision for costumes for a show. It does not mean you will be sewing all the costumes and doing all the work. Our costume shop manager, Antonia Osterhout will assist with the process and you’ll have access to our well stocked costume shop. We have several dedicated regular helpers who can sew costumes and do projects but we often have a difficult time getting someone to be the “lead.” If you are interested, please contact the director, Mark Pederson at pastormcp@yahoo.com . If you have costuming questions, please contact Antonia at gallerycostumeshop@onlinemac.com .

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