Take a minute to sit back and catch up on all the exciting things that are happening in downtown Klamath Falls.
Downtown Scoop Klamath Falls Downtown Association
March 2016
Welcoming Blue Zones Project速 Over 1,000 community members participated in the kick-off event Ross Ragland Theater was jam packed thanks to the excitement of the community and the efforts of Blue Zones Project速 coordinators and volunteers. The event highlighted small ways the community could change their daily routines to have a positive effect on their lifespan and health outcomes. Blue Zones Project速 was created to teach individuals how to live a longer, healthier, and happier life in their local community. Missed the event but still want to learn about the 9 Blue Zones Project速 Principles? Please contact Cort Cox at cort.cox1@healthways.com for details on future community workshops and gatherings.
A p la c e to li v e , s h o p , work, & so much more!
Congrats! KFDA would like to warmly welcome our two new board members: Katie Huck and Laura Johnson. Katie is one of the new owners of the Periwinkle stores and Laura is the administrative assistant at Discover Klamath. We appreciate your enthusiasm for downtown.
Monthly Spotlight: Green Blade Bakery
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Green Blade Bakery is a local favorite family-run artisan bakery specializing in naturally leavened breads but also has a full line of laminated pastries. Visit them at 1400 Esplanade Street M-F 7AM-2PM|SAT 8AM-2PM
New Downtown Summer Events This summer downtown Klamath Falls will be
Exploring a Historical District
hosting three new events: Summer Kick-Off in
Historical District Update
June, Lake Jam in July, and Arts on the Flyway in September. Each event will be unique and bring
Last month KFDA hosted a Historical District
forward new partnerships and fun activities for our
Info Session in which representatives from the
community to enjoy.
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Summer Kick-Off will be in the afternoon of
answered community members’ questions
Thursday, June 16th and it will be a community
about what a historical district would look like
street fair similar to what was formerly known as
in Klamath Falls. Thank you to those that
3rd Thursdays. Vendor applications will soon
attended. It was a very productive session and
become available.
the SHPO team is in the process of creating a
Lake Jam will be hosted at Veteran’s Park and on
report based on the surveys that they
Main Street on July 30th-31st. It will consist of
conducted of our downtown buildings.
basketball, aquatic activities, live music, delicious
Next Steps:
food, a beer garden among other fun family
Keep an eye out for a follow-up
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friendly activities.
session in which we will go over SHPO’s report and continue to explore
Arts on the Flyway is scheduled for September
and answer any questions regarding a
23rd-25th and is a collaboration between KFDA and
historical district.
Ross Ragland Theater. This will be an interactive event downtown that highlights various forms of
If you have any insight, questions,
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comments, or concerns regarding
art and cultural pieces from local artists.
historical districts or if you’d like to
If you’re interested in learning more about any of
serve as a volunteer for this project
the events or looking for volunteer opportunities
please email
please email downtownklamathfalls@gmail.com
downtownklamathfalls@gmail.com
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What’s in the works? Klamath Falls Downtown Association is partnering with Klamath Union High School to bring ‘Give Back Day’ downtown. Give Back Day was created as a way to inspire the youth of our community to engage in community service efforts. Give Back Day is scheduled for Thursday May 26, 2016 from 8:30am-12:00pm. If you have any suggestions for projects that KU students could participate in, whether it’s big or small, please email downtownklamathfalls@gmail.com with your ideas. Thank you!
Thank you to all our members, friends, and volunteers! Your hard work and dedication is always appreciated and never goes unnoticed. If you’re interested in becoming involved in your downtown we’d love your support.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR KFDA’s next membership meeting will be on Wednesday, April 13th at 6PM at Ross Ragland Theater. Please use the entrance on Pine and 7th Street.
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