Spring has surely
arrived here in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. It’s rainy
one day and sunny the next. Everything is green and the
flowers are starting to bloom. Lawns are being mowed between
rain showers and seed catalogs are coming out for garden
planting when the ground dries out more.
People are still
skiing because of the amount of late snow the mountains have
received. Whale watching is here on the coast, but you better
bundle up.
This month:
Featured events –
There is plenty to do in Oregon this month.
Featured book –
Fly Fishing Central
& Southeastern Oregon
Featured attraction – Rockhounding in Oregon
Featured recipe – Raspberry Lemon Streusel Muffins
What’s new – I need to be cloned
Featured Events
There are a lot of fun things happening in
April. Here are some to get you started. Be sure and check
out more at
http://www.all-oregon.com/events/events.htm where
you will find hundreds of
events
every month.
Celebration of
Cultures Day
April 1, 2006 -- Silverton
Taste authentic cuisine from many countries. Spend the
afternoon learning more about other cultures by making crafts,
enjoying dance performances and visiting the bazaar. Free.
1-4pm. Community Center, 421 S Water St., (503) 873-0405.
Annual April Fool’s
Pentathlon
April 1, 2006 -- Pacific City
Five athletic competition events – all ages. Location:
Pacific City outdoor areas depending on event. Starting times
TBA. Contact: Carolyn McVicker, 541-921-0281, Email:
[email protected]
Chintimini Kennel
Club Dog Show, Obedience & Daily Trials
April 1-2, 2006 -- Albany
Sa & Su 8am-5pm, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox
Butte Rd, 541-758-7625, free
www.chintiminikennelclub.com
Women's History Month Exhibit
April 1-8, 2006 -- Grants Pass
Rogue Community College Wiseman Gallery 3345 Redwood
Hwy, Contact 541-956-7241,
www.roguecc.edu/galleries
Woodburn Tulip Festival
http://www.woodenshoe.com/
April 1-20, 2006 -- Woodburn
Every day enjoy a variety of activities along with our
beautiful fields. Each weekend we have planned a variety of
events. Check the "Schedule of Events" for a detailed list of
daily and weekend activities. Phone: 503-982-8221
Oregon Old Time
Fiddlers Convention
April 5-8, 2006 -- Rickreall
Polk County Fairgrounds, (503) 428-8224.
http://www.polkcountyfair.org
PIR Auto Swap Meet
April 6-9, 2006 -- Portland
Portland International Raceway, phone: 503-307-5420, email:
[email protected]
Ashland Independent Film
Festival
http://www.ashlandfilm.org/
April 6-10, 2006 -- Ashland
In the intimate movie house setting, filmmakers participate in
their screenings and after the films speak with audience
members who seek a closer look into the creative process.
Filmmakers have high praise for the welcome they receive in
Ashland, many ranking it at or near the top of their festival
experiences.
First Friday Arts
Walk in Hood River
April 7, 2006 -- Hood River
On the 1st Friday of each month, dozens of local artists
working in diverse media exhibit their creations at downtown
Hood River businesses. A collaboration between local business,
artists, and performers, 1st Friday is among the area's top
cultural events and is enhanced by live entertainment
throughout the downtown area. Participating businesses extend
their hours into the evening with artists on hand to showcase
and sell their art, while a variety of performers entertain
throughout the downtown area. Join us in downtown Hood River
and enjoy the art, the entertainment, the people, and the
place!
Spring Fling Bull
Riding
April 7-8, 2006 -- Klamath Falls
Klamath County Fairgrounds, 3531 South 6th Street. Phone:
541-883-3796, email:
[email protected].
Web Site:
www.kcfairgrounds.org
John Scharff
Migratory Bird Festival & Art Show
April 7-9, 2006 -- Burns
Always the first full weekend of April (unless Easter falls on
that weekend, in which case the festival would be moved to the
following weekend. Tours, workshops, banquet, auction and
speakers. For more information, contact the Burns Chamber
office at (541) 573-2636.
Annual Cheese and Wine Extravaganza
April 8, 2006 --
Bandon
Presented by the Rotary Club of Bandon by the Sea. Join us for
wine, hors d'oeuvres, and an evening of entertainment. Taste
over 60 international cheeses, several fine wines from the
Pacific Northwest and California. Evening includes a silent
and live auction, live music, and hand-made truffles and
desserts. Proceeds go towards student scholarships, Rotary's
$15,000.00 commitment to the community center, and other
student/civic endeavors. Tickets: $25.00. Please call Dennis
Thomason at (541) 347-4438 (days) or (541) 347-9070 (eves.)
6:00 p.m. Best Western Inn at Face Rock
Oregon Baby Expo
April 8-9, 2006 -- Salem
Oregon State Fairgrounds (Jackman-Long Building), (503)
302-6722
University of Oregon
Repertory Dance Company Tour
April 14, 2006 --
Newport
Newport Performing Arts Center. 8:00 pm
Shriners Kid's Rodeo
April 15, 2006 -- Baker City
Baker City Fairgrounds, phone: 541-523-3356, email:
[email protected]
Stone-Age Day
April 15, 2006 -- Springfield
Join us for the annual Stone-Age Day at
Dorris Ranch Barn/Cave! See what life was like for humans
during the last Ice Age 12,000 years ago when mammoth, bison,
camel, and giant sloth roamed the Willamette Valley. Throw a
spear with an atlatl, or try your hand at cave painting. Cave
dwellers will be on hand demonstrating various Stone Age
survival skills such as fire-starting and stone tool-making.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. A $2 per person donation will help support
educational programs at Dorris Ranch. Dorris Ranch Barn, South
2nd and Dorris Streets
Hood River Pear &
Wine Festival
April 15, 2006 -- Hood River
The third annual event honoring the area's famous fruit and an
assortment of wines. Restaurants feature pear desserts, other
pear products are available and wineries offer tastings of
Oregon wines. For information: 541.386.2000, 800.524.4864
Wordstock Book Festival
http://www.wordstockfestival.com/
April 20-23, 2006 -- Portland
Storytellers will be taking over the city of Portland speaking
in large and intimate venues, enjoying dinners with literary
enthusiasts, touring schools and meeting with students,
holding discussions and workshops. Wordstock moves beyond the
traditinal book fair to create the best concentrated literary
experience in the country - one that gives attendees a
personal insight into literature from well-known authors as
well as poets and successful Northwest writers. Keller
Auditorium, SW 3rd & Clay, phone: 503-546-1013
Small Farmer's Journal -
Horsedrawn Equipment Auction & Swap Meet
April 21-23, 2006 -- Sisters
The Small Farmer's Journal Draft Horse &
Horsedrawn Equipment Auction and Swap Meet at the Sisters
Rodeo Grounds. Contact Kathy, Amy and A.J., at 541-549-2064 or
1-800-876-2893, email
[email protected].
Taste of the Rogue
April 22, 2006 -- Grants Pass
Boys & Girls Club Benefit Auction. Tasting from local
restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Jo. Co. Fairgrounds
Flower Bldg. Contact: Pam Slater
541-479-5258
Annual Puffin Kite
Festival
April 22, 2006 -- Cannon Beach
Festival at Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach, phone
800-547-6100. Enjoy a sky full of colors or join in the high
flying fun at the 18th annual Puffin Kite Festival. Watch
premier Northwest kite flyers or join the flyers with "Kinetic
Kites." The event, sponsored by the Surfsand Resort, includes
kite demonstrations, a hot dog roast, games for kids and
workshops.
Mark Taylor and Rami
Ziadeh
April 22, 2006 -- Pistol River
Starting at 8 P.M.Together, guitarist, Mark Taylor and "cajon"
percussionist Rami Ziadeh capture the mood and passion that is
the essence of "Flamenco". Sponsored by
The Pistol River Concert
Association,
[email protected]
Annual Corvallis
Historic Auto Club Swap Meet & Car Show
April 23, 2006 -- Corvallis
7:00 am - 4:00pm. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St.,
Corvallis, OR 97333, phone: (541) 766-6521Contact Howard R.
Jones 753-7609 for more information
Poetry
Celebration in the Gordon House
April 28, 2006 -- Silverton
The Gordon House in The Oregon Garden and Literary Arts Inc.
are taking the opportunity of Poetry Month this April to host
the Sixth Annual Poetry Festival presented by the Silverton
Poetry Association. Frank Lloyd Wright was an artist as well
as an architect and designed his buildings to inspire the
literary, musical, and visual arts. The Gordons' home is the
perfect venue for an evening of poetry readings and
discussions as part of the 2006 Festival. There is no charge
for this event. Gordon House at The Oregon Garden, 7pm.
503-874-6006
Astoria Warrenton
Crab & Seafood Festival
April 28-30, 2006 -- Astoria
County Fairgrounds, 800-875-6807
Walkamerica 2006
April 29, 2006 -- Grants Pass
Riverside Park. 5K & 10K Walk is to
benefit March of Dimes. Contact: Jane Welch-Sprague
541-686-2170
Michael Kaeshammer
April 30, 2006 -- Sunriver
Jazz pianist Michael Kaeshammer is one of the most exciting,
young, jazz pianists in the country today. Still in his
mid-20s, he has released a series of award winning, critically
acclaimed recordings and has developed a large, international
following through his dynamic live performances. Sunriver
Resort Great Hall.
Featured Book
Fly Fishing Central &
Southeastern Oregon, 3rd (No Nonsense Fly Fishing Guides)
Author: Harry Teel
This guide gives you a quick, clear understanding of the
essential information you'll need to fly fish Oregon's most
outstanding waters. You will not waste time. In a few moments,
you will know where to go and how to fly fish. Take this guide
along for ready reference, or use this book to plan your
Oregon fly fishing trip. Either way, you'll have enough
information and your fly fishing experience will be new, fresh
and fun! This is the updated and redesigned version of Harry
Teel's Guide to Fly Fishing in Central & Southeastern Oregon
(1993). It was popular immediately, updated and reprinted five
times.
Featured Attraction
Rockhounding
in Oregon
I love it when people who are subscribing to this
newsletter give me feedback. One of the most common questions
I have received in the last month was about rock hounding in
Oregon. Because I do not know much about this subject, I’m
going to give you a couple of links that will help you (and
me) learn more about this activity. Considering the vast
geology of Oregon, there are many opportunities to explore
this hobby.
Check out these
links:
http://www.all-oregon.com/rockhounding.htm
http://www.nwlink.com/~sunnywww/WhereView-WNW-GeologyLinksNW.html
http://orerockon.com/ore_rock.htm
Featured Oregon Recipe
This recipe is from the
Recipe from
Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry
Commission
Raspberry Lemon Streusel Muffins
Makes 9 large or
12 standard size
Streusel Topping
1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 Tablespoons
sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
Muffins
2-1/2 cups all
purpose flour
2 teaspoons
baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/3 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
1 Tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 cups (about 6 oz) whole frozen raspberries - do not thaw
1 Tablespoon flour
Adjust oven rack to
middle position and preheat oven to 400°. Stir all streusel
ingredients together to form soft, crumbly dough. Set aside.
Whisk dry muffin
ingredients and lemon peel together. In a separate bowl,
combine all liquid ingredients. Add in dry ingredients and
stir until almost fully incorporated. Toss frozen raspberries
with flour to coat, then gently fold into dough, handling only
enough to incorporate berries. Using paper muffin cup liners,
fill each cup until 1/4” from top. Crumble streusel topping
over each.
Bake for 15 minutes,
then reduce heat to 350° and bake for another 10 minutes, or
until lightly browned and muffin springs back when pressed
lightly with fingertip.
You will find more
great Oregon recipes at:
http://www.all-oregon.com/recipes/oregon_recipes.htm
What’s New at All-Oregon
I’m working to fill out all of the
pages that are lacking information. The feedback I’m
receiving is letting me know I’m on the right track, just need
to learn how to clone myself so I can get more done!
That’s it for this
month.
Jackie Farris
All-Oregon
www.all-oregon.com
www.oregon-classified.com
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