Coast Central June 2018

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Sawdusters open 52nd theatre season in Coquille

FLORENCE CENTER STAGE JUNE EDITION INSIDE

Flamenco dances onto the stage at Class Act Theatre June 14

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‘Wells, Wishes and Wicked Wrongdoers — or Ding, Dong, Dell, Who Threw Granny in the Well?’

F rom the early 1800s until the 1920s, a kind of theater evolved that had never been seen before. It did not fit the classic definitions of either drama or comedy and some enterprising critic coined the word “melodrama” as a description of this new kind of theater — a perfect blend of music (melody) and drama. This kind of theater came about because people wanted something in their drama which demoted reality and naturalness.

“Wells, Wishes, and Wicked Wrongdoers — or Ding, Dong, Dell, Who Threw Granny in the Well?” is a melodrama, which always has two names, hence the double title. It was written by Penny Dennis, who first produced it in 2004.

Sawdust Theatre, 120 N. Adams St. in Coquille, Ore., begins its 52nd theatre season show with a sing-along as a pre-show event 15 minutes before curtain-time. Between each scene, there will be song-and-dance teams performing songs from yore.

On any given Saturday night (and most Fridays) in Coquille between Memorial Day and Labor Day, you can experience a trip down memory lane by attending the Sawdust Theatre. The performers refer to themselves as Sawdusters.

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An evening at the Sawdust Theatre is always a treat for the whole family.

As you arrive for the evening’s performance, you will be greeted by glamorous CanCan Ladies and Dapper Gents. They link their arms through yours and chat amiably with you as they escort you to your seat.

While you are waiting for the start of the show, you will be treated to a dazzling display of piano pyrotechnics playing ragtime music.

When the curtain rises, sit back, relax and enjoy the next two hours of escapism as you cheer the hero, boo the villain and tap your foot with the olio dancers.

Sawdusters love audience participation.

As you leave the Sawdust Theatre, look again at what determination has created. The city of Coquille is very proud of this addition to the downtown core, as are the Sawdust Theatre Volunteers.

The show is directed by Kendra Gray and Alex Goble.

The olios are directed by Maureen March and Mickie Waddington.

Stop by the Sawdust Theatre on weekends June 2 through Sept. 1 and visit www.sawdusttheatre.com. Tickets are $12.50 for adults or $5 for children 12 and under.

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Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Siuslaw Pioneer Museum FRAA - Florence Regional Arts Alliance | Backstreet Gallery The River Gallery | Rodger Bennett Photography Dragon Art | Florence Events Center | Siuslaw Public Library BeauxArts Fine Art Materials & Gallery | Frames of Florence Oregon Coast Military Museum | Digital Dunes Photography #FlorenceArtPassport

MARKETING: SUSAN GUTIERREZ, MARKETING DIRECTOR 541-902-3530, SGUTIERREZ@THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM EDITORIAL: CHANTELLE MEYER, FEATURES EDITOR PRESSRELEASES@THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM Welcome to Coast Central, a monthly publication focusing on arts and entertainment on and near the central and southern Oregon coast, from Florence to Bandon.

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EVENTS CALENDAR IT IS FREE TO SUBMIT EVENTS TO COAST CENTRAL. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY THE 15TH WALDPORT/ YACHATS WEDNESDAYS Waldport Wednesday Market May to September 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Waldport Community Center 541-563-3042 Art in the Kitchen 1 to 4 p.m.

Donations accepted Yachats Commons

JUNE 1 TO 3

Yachats PRIDE Events throughout the day Pride events open to the public; some tickets required yachatspride.org/

JUNE 7 TO 8

Batik Workshop With the Yachats Arts Guild 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $45 Yachats Commons krwhitson@peak.org

JUNE 14 TO 17 Waldport Arts Group Plein Air Festival $35 entry Waldportartsgroup.com JUNE 15 TO 17 Waldport’s 62nd annual Beachcomber Days Various events and times Annual parade — noon on Saturday Open to public www.beachcomberdays.com JULY 3

Third of July Fireworks Fireworks over Alsea Bay beginning at dusk Waldport

$7 suggested donation Yachats Lions Hall Yachats Ladies Club Pie & Ice Cream Social 10: 30 a.m. until the pie is gone Desserts available from $4 up Yachats Ladies Clubhouse Yachats 23rd annual La De Da Parade, Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Show Noon — Parade Events all day Yachats Area Chamber of Commerce

FLORENCE TUESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Florence Farmers Market 3 to 7 p.m.

Kingwood and Bay streets WEEK DAYS FROM JUNE 19 TO AUG. 17

Summer Meal Program Free to youth 18 and under; no questions asked 12:20 to 12:35 p.m.

Siuslaw Public Library

JUNE 2 AND 3 36th annual Elliott Fun Bass Tournament Presented by the Florence Siuslaw Lions Club Darlings Marina and RV Resort 541-997-8108 Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library Book Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public Siuslaw Public Library

JUNE 2 21st annual Fore Kids! Golf Classic Fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration required Ocean Dunes Golf Links JUNE 5

Florence Big Wave Open Mic Night 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Open to public JULY 4 Yachats Lions Pancake Breakfast FRAA Art Center 7:30 to 11 a.m.

JUNE 7 2018 Endowment Book Presentation With librarian Kevin Mittge 1 to 2 p.m.

Open to public Siuslaw Public Library CROW Business After Hours Florence Area Chamber of Commerce 5 to 7 p.m.

CROW Center for the Performing Arts 3120 Highway 101 Coastal Fitness Spring Show Performance 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center

JUNE 8 TO 10 “A Nice Family Gathering” Presented by Last Resort Players 7 p.m. — Friday and Saturday 2 p.m. — Sunday Tickets required Florence Events Center JUNE 9 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3 to 5 p.m.

Open to public Historic Old Town and Uptown Florence 2ndsaturdaygallerytour.com JUNE 14

“Feria — An Evening of Flamenco” With Seattle-based Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes 8 p.m.

Tickets required Class Act Theatre

JUNE 15 TO 17 “A Nice Family Gathering” Presented by Last Resort Players 7 p.m. — Friday and Saturday 2 p.m. — Sunday Tickets required Florence Events Center JUNE 16 “Ghosts in the Kelp: Sea Otters in Oregon” With author Bob Bailey 1 to 2 p.m.

Open to public Siuslaw Public Library

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Submit all listings to PressReleases@ TheSiuslawNews.com

JUNE 18 Arts and Craft Supplies Sale 2018 4 to 7 p.m.

Open to public FRAA Art Center

JUNE 15 TO 17 Reedsport Gem & Mineral Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Open to public 451 Winchester Ave.

JUNE 19 Florence Green Movie: “Revenge of the Electric Car” 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.

Open to public City Lights Cinemas

JUNE 15 Opening Reception for the Art Walk & Sale 5 to 7 p.m.

Open to public Mindpower Gallery 541-271-2485

JUNE 23 Kiwanis Golf Tournament 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration required Ocean Dunes Golf Links Trails Locals Love Hosted by Vision Quest 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Open to public Siuslaw Public Library RiverCal.org

JUNE 24 Walk Among Giants Hosted by Vision Quest 1 to 3 p.m.

Open to public PAWN Trail RiverCal.org JUNE 25 Craig Carothers Concert 7 to 9 p.m. $10 admission Best Western Pier Point Inn JUNE 30 Big Wave Poetry Slam Presented by Florence Regional Arts Alliance 6:30 p.m. $5 admission Florence Events Center bigwavefraa@gmail.com

REEDSPORT/ WINCHESTER BAY JUNE 14 TO 17

19th annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championships Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce 2741 Frontage Road www.oregonccc.com

JUNE 16 Fifth annual Art Walk & Sale Coastal Douglas Arts and Business Alliance 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Open to public Old Town Reedsport

NORTH BEND/COOS BAY/CHARLESTON EVERY MONDAY South Coast Folk Society Presents Traditional Dance 7 p.m.

Open to public to learn; no partner needed North Bend Housing Authority, 1700 Monroe Ave. 541-404-8257 WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER

Coos Bay Downtown Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Central Avenue between Highway 101 South and Fourth Avenue

JUNE 1 Coos Bay First Friday Wine Walk 5 to 7 p.m. $10; Open to 21+ Coos Bay Visitor Information Center 50 Central Ave. JUNE 2 National Trails Day Celebration 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Open to public South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

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COASTAL CULTURE WALDPORT/ YACHATS

Earthworks Gallery, 2222 Highway 101, 541-547-4300, earthworksgalleries.net Touchstone Gallery, 2118 Highway 101, 541-547-4121, touchstone-gallery.com Waldport Public Library, 460 Hemlock, waldportlibrary.org Wave Gallery, 2118 Highway 101, 541-5474405, wavegallery.org

FLORENCE

Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., 541-9978980, backstreetgallery.org BeauxArts Fine Art Materials & Gallery, 2285 Highway 101, 541-991-8213, beauxartsfineart.com Blue Heron Gallery, 1385 Bay St., 541-9977993, oregoncoastgalleries.net Digital Dunes Photo Gallery & Studio, 1725 Kingwood St., 541-902-8748, digitaldunesphoto.com Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center, 290 Highway 101, 541997-3128, florencechamber.com Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., 541-997-1994, eventcenter.org Florence Regional Arts Alliance Art Center, 120 Maple St., 541-997-4435, fraaoregon.org Gallery Above the Silver Lining Boutique, 2217 Highway 101, 541-997-2440,

silverliningboutique.com Of Land & Sea Gallery, 1383 Bay St., 541997-1904, oregoncoastgalleries.net Oregon Coast Military Museum, 2145 Kingwood St., 541-902-5160, oregoncoast militarymuseum.com Oregon Pacific Bank, 1355 Highway 101, 541-997-7121 Pacific Frameworks, 2420 Highway 101, 541-997-1138 The River Gallery, 1335 Bay St., 541-9022505, therivergallery.org Rodger Bennett Photography, 228A Harbor St., 541-991-0777, photobyrodger.com The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design, 1458 First St., jaynesmoleydesign.com Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, 278 Maple St., 541-997-7884, siuslawpioneermuseum.com Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., 541997-3132, siuslawlibrary.info Wind Drift Gallery, 1395 Bay St., 541-9979182, oregoncoastgalleries.net

GARDINER/REEDSPORT

Three Rivers Gallery, 77231 Highway 101, 541-271-2030 Tsunami Gallery, 77207 Highway 101, 541-271-1597, ohwy.com/or/t/tsunami_ gallery.htm Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave., 541-271-

2485, mindpowergallery.weebly.com Myrtlewood Gallery, 1125 Highway 101, 541-271-4222, myrtlewoodgallery.com Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way, 541-271-4816, umpquadiscovery center.com

NORTH BEND/COOS BAY

Art of Life, 245 S. 2nd St., 541-808-2261, artoflifecoosbay.com Artist Loft Gallery, 367 Anderson Ave., 541-756-4088, www.theartistloftgallery. com Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., 541-267-3901, coosart.org Coos Bay Boat Building Center, 100 Newmark Ave., 541-808-2211, coosbayboats.org Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., 541-269-1101, coosbaylibrary.org Coos History Museum, 1210 N. Front St., 541-756-6320, cooshistory.org Gallery By The Bay inside Connections Book Store, 100 Union Ave, 541-751-1633 Marshfield Sun Printing Museum, 1049 N. Front St., 541-269-0215, marshfieldsunprintingmuseum.org North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., 541-756-0400, northbendoregon.us/library

Galleries & Museums COQUILLE

Coquille Valley Art Center, 10144 Highway 42, 541-396-3294 Coquille Valley Museum, 153 N. Central, 541-824-0076, coquillevalleymuseum.com

BANDON

Art by the Sea Gallery & Studio, 175 2nd St, SE., 541-347-5355, artbytheseagallery andstudio.com Bandon Glass Art Studio, 240 Highway 101, 541-347-4723, bandonglassart.com Bandon Historical Society Museum, 270 Fillmore Ave., 541-347-2164, bandon historicalmuseum.org Bandon Public Library, 1204 11th St., 541347-3221 Harbortown Events Center, 325 Second St., 541-329-0112, bandoncoastgo.com Featuring Washed Ashore, 415-8471239, washedashore.org RiverSide Studio & Gallery, 346 Riverside Dr., 541-551-0071 Sage Place, 525 11th St., 541-329-0303 Second Street Gallery, 210 2nd St. SE, 541-347-4133, secondstreetgallery.net Spirit of Oregon, 112 2nd. St. SE, gallery & gift shop, 541-347-4311 Vines Art Glass, 47074 Highway 101 S, 541-347-2652

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62nd Waldport Beachcomber Days “Where the Forest Meets the Sea”

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aldport’s longest running event is held the third full weekend in June.

It’s the biggest party of the year with live music, fire dancers, vendors, kid zones, car shows and much more. This year’s theme is “Where the Forest Meets the Sea.” For more information, call 541-5474173.

2 – 4 p.m. – Under Tow 4 – 6 p.m. – Dean Bristow & Richard Silen 6 – 8 p.m. – Guilty Tendencies 8 – 10 p.m. – The Purple Cats

Sunday, June 17 — Happy Father’s Day!

2018 Beachcomber Days Schedule of Events

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Softball Tournament 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Vendor Market – Community Center Friday, June 15 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.– Kids Zone – John Street 6 p.m. – Mayor’s Proclamation – Main (by the Post Office) Stage 10 a.m. till gone – Strawberry Shortcake 6:30 p.m. – Beachcomber Days Coronation Festival – St. Anthony’s CC Hall – Main Stage Noon – 2 p.m. – Parade 7 – 9 p.m. – Yachats Big Band –Moose Lodge 1 – 10 p.m. – Music at the Main Stage 9 – 11 p.m. – Karaoke with K.J. Ice –Moose 10 – 10:30 p.m. – Sol Fire FireDancers– Lodge Main Stage

Saturday, June 16

9 a.m. – Parade Line up – Old High School Field

Music at the Main Stage:

1 – 2 p.m. – The Swingmen with Ronnie Jay & Leonard Maxson

Screening Presented by:

Siuslaw News & KCST & KCFM Coast Radio

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 Two Showings @ City Lights Cinema

1:30pm • 6:30pm

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10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Softball Tournament 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Vendor Market – Community Center 10 a.m. – noon – Beach Activities (TBA) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Music at the Main Stage

Music at the Main Stage:

10 a.m. – noon – Past Forward Noon – 12:30 p.m. – Announcement of winners and awards 12:30 – 3 p.m. – Lisha Rose & The Outlaws 3 – 3:30 p.m. – Lisha’s Jiant Jam 3:30 – 4 p.m. – Closing Ceremonies Special thanks to Steve Mason for providing professional sound and soundman services!

Catch the Slough Classic on June 9

On Saturday, June 9, at 10 a.m., South Coast Running Club presents Jennifer’s Catching Slough Classic and Half Marathon.

This fast, flat and scenic out-and-back course starts at the intersection of Catching Slough Road and Coos River Highway.

There will be a 5K, 10K and Half Marathon.

The Half Marathon Walk starts at 7 a.m.; Half Marathon Run starts at 8 a.m. and the 5K and 10K start at 9 a.m.

Half of all proceeds benefit a scholarship fund.

Ribbons will be awarded for top finishers and age group winners.

Cost is $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers and kids race free.

Join South Coast Running Club to save on registration.

Register now at the South Coast Running Club, www.southcoastrunningclub. org/jennifers-catching-slough-race/.

For more information, contact Kent Sharman at familysharman@gmail.com or visit www.southcoastrunningclub.org.

Sponsored by: A C O M M U N I T Y- O W N E D E L E C T R I C U T I LI TY

Tickets are FREE*

Admission tickets are required and available at

City Lights Cinema 1920 HWY 101 *Only 230 tickets available, first come, first served.

Limit 4 per person.

Representatives will be available for a Q&A after each showing.

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Florence Events Center • 715 Quince St. • eventcenter.org • 541-997-1994 ‘A Nice Family Gathering’ Big Wave Poetry ‘Who Has the Remote?’

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Presented by Last Resort Players June 8 to 10 & 15 to 17 Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. & Sundays at 2 p.m.

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Nice Family Gathering” is a story about a man who loved his wife so much, he almost told her.

It’s Thanksgiving Day and the first family gathering at the Lundeen household since the patriarch died. At the gathering, Dad comes back as a ghost with a mission — to tell his wife he loved her, something he neglected to tell her while he was alive. After all, they were only married for 41 years. The problem is, she can’t hear or see him.

The trouble really begins when Mom invites a date for dinner.

Last Resort Players present Dana Rodet, Linda Sherwood, Grant Harmond, Joe Mathews, Kristi Whittington, Sheri Susee, Chuck Knorr and Beth Johnston in this twohour play. There will be an intermission.

Tickets available at the Florence Events Center Box Office and online.

he third annual Big Wave Poetry Slam, sponsored by the Florence Regional Arts Center (FRAA), will roll into the Florence Events Center (FEC) on Saturday, June 30. Poets from across the Pacific Northwest will compete for the largest cash prizes in the state.

Starting at 6:30 p.m., up to 30 poets will perform their three-minute original poems or spoken word pieces for the audience and the judges. The entry fee is $15.

The first-place prize is $500, second place takes home $250 and third place is $100. Contestants are judged on both poem content and presentation.

For more information or to register, contact FRAA at 541-997-4435 or visit www.fraaoregon.org.

Friends of poets and the arts are invited to attend and enjoy a great evening of poetry performed in the slam style. This simply means the poems or spoken word pieces are performed dramatically, which makes for some great entertainment.

Admission is $5 and doors open to the public at 6 p.m.

Judging for the contest is done by five random audience members, scoring each participant from 0 to 10. The top and bottom scores are then thrown out and the three middle scores are added together for the poet’s final score.

Audience members are encouraged to snap their fingers during parts of the poems they like, and to voice opinions about the judges’ scores by booing or cheering.

As committee chair Karen Brown says, “This ain’t your grandma’s poetry. Even people who profess not to like poetry will love this competition with performances that will move you to tears one moment and laughter the next.”

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oastal Fitness presents its 23rd annual Gymnastics Spring Show on Thursday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. The fun begins with lots of “channel switching” at this performance entitled, “Who Has the Remote?”

More than 130 young gymnasts will perform an array of cart-wheeling, flipping and tumbling. Come see what is planned on the weather channel, or where we will go on National Geographic. The music, talent and energy of these youth will make you glad you gave up real TV for the night.

This is a show you will not want to miss.

Gymnastics coach and judge, Myrna Clark from Washington, has choreographed a majority of the numbers with Deena Mitchell, Brynne Sapp, Erin Linton, Shayla Ford, Brandi Jo Large, Brit Rainwater and Anna Ofelt as instructors and assistant choreographers.

“Every year we are so lucky to have Myrna travel so far to assist us with our show and share her passion for gymnastics,” said Coastal Fitness Gymnastics Director Mitchell.

“This will be her 15th year with us. On top of that, we have phenomenal instructors that have helped hone the skills of these young gymnasts.”

The Spring Show is always a fun night featuring gymnasts from Florence who have worked very hard over the course of the year. They will all show off some pretty amazing skills.

You’ll find yourself laughing, clapping, singing and in awe.

Join us. Tickets are on sale at the Box Office and online.

Early ticket price is $10, and $11 on the day of the show.

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Art & Galleries

Featured Artists: Yachats Arts Guild

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lorence Events Center will be displaying the paintings of three accomplished artist from the Yachats Art Guild during the month of June in Galleries One and Five. The artists showcased will be Carol Summers, Jowanna Gosselin and Nina Toepher.

Summers said that her paintings are inspired by “a love of flowers, an interest in the energy of people and places and an appreciation for ancient structures.”

Her medium of watercolor allows endless experiments in light, color, and form. Ten years ago, Summers and other charter members formed the Yachats Art Guild, and four years ago created Art in the Kitchen at the Yachats Commons on Wednesday afternoons.

As she says, “This is for anyone who would like to create art in any medium, beginner or accomplished artist.

Payment is by donation only, and all are welcome.”

Her art can be seen in her album on the Yachats Art Guild Facebook page, as well as at local establishments in Yachats such as the Touchstone Gallery, Drift Inn and Ona Restaurant.

Gosselin is a Florence resident who loves painting and is a member of the Yachats Art Guild and the Society of Decorative Painting. She enjoys painting flowers, birds and butter-

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Yachats Arts Guild members Carol Summers, Jowanna Gosselin and Nina Toepher bring their talents to FEC Galleries One and Give in June.

flies, and creating “whimsical critters.”

As Gosselin says, “Most of my critters were originally painted in either acrylic or fabric dyes, but I am enjoying the challenge of giving them new life in watercolor.”

She has had several articles and books focusing on fabric dyes and acrylics published throughout the U.S. and Japan. She has exhibited numerous places, including Lakeshore Myrtlewood, where her notecards and paintings are for sale. She also volunteered to help paint some of the many dioramas at the Oregon Coast Military Museum in Florence.

Lita came to Florence via Santa Barbara, Calif., 25 years ago. After the passing of her husband Paul 10 years ago, she was looking for somewhere to contribute her time. She always enjoyed attending performances at the FEC and decided to volunteer.

Lita is not only a theater assistant but works in the office twice a week. She also is a volunteer at the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce and the new Patriot Place.

Toepher found “the joy and creativity of watercolor” after moving to Oregon in 1989. Before that, she lived in Southern California, where she was co-founder of Pickle Barrel Crafts, selling fabric and decorative paintings at craft shows and street fairs. She is one of the founding members of Yachats Art Guild, and has received Best of Class and Best of Show in watercolor and acrylics at the Oregon State Fair and the Lincoln County Fair. She received a special award for her acrylic seascape “The Smelt Fisherman,” and a copy now hangs in the museum in Newport.

She says the thing she loves most about volunteering at the FEC is the interaction with the staff and working with the other volunteers and their positive attitudes.

“We are like one happy family,” Lita said.

Along with volunteering, Lita attends her church’s weekly Women’s Fellowship Circle.

For fun, she enjoys gardening, reading and watching biographies.

S P O T L I G H T

Call to Artists: ‘Spirit of Summer’

Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) and the Friends of the Florence Events Center (FEC) are sponsoring a wonderful opportunity for local artists to share their artwork during the months of July and August in FEC’s Galleries One and Five.

Additionally, artists will have the opportunity to win one of three People’s Choice Awards. The award for first place will be $250, second place $150 and third place $100.

Another exciting part of this exhibit will be “Patrons of the Artists,” who will agree to purchase a piece of 2D or 3D artwork and will be honored at an Artist’s Reception in July.

“We have such amazing and diversified talent in our Coastal area, and this is an opportunity to show you, the artist, how much we appreciate all you offer to our community,” said the FEC Art Committee.

The open-ended theme, “Spirit of Summer,” offers endless possibilities and the committee welcomes 2D (paintings, photography, mixed media) and 3D art (jewelry, pottery, ceramics, mosaics, wood, stained glass, etc.).

The fee to participate in this exhibit is $35 per rod for up to three pieces of 2D art, and the same for three pieces of 3D art.

Applications — available at www.fraaoregon.org and www.eventcenter.org — will be accepted on a “first come” basis, until the galleries and case are full. The entry deadline is June 22.

From page 7 The Big Wave Poetry committee is encouraging all poets interested in entering the slam contest to start polishing their poems and practicing their performances. Florence has an excellent opportunity for poets to come out and practice in front of fellow poets during the open mic poetry night on the first Tuesday of each month at FRAA. The next open mic is June 5 at 6:30 p.m.

The committee is also looking for volunteers who are willing to help organize and set up for the Poetry Slam.

FRAA is located at 120 Maple St. in Historic Old Town Florence.

Come Join the Friends!

Volunteer – Event Planning – Fundraising

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Events & Meetings Always Something Happening

June 4, Monday – 7 p.m.

Siuslaw School District Spring Band Concert June 5, Tuesday – 7 p.m.

Siuslaw School District Spring Choir Concert June 7, Thursday – 6:30 p.m.

Coastal Fitness Gymnastics Spring Show June 8 to 10 & 15 to 17 – Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m.

Last Resort Players present “A Nice Family Gathering” June 11, Monday – 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Living Trust Seminar June 13, Wednesday – 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Concealed Weapons Permit Class June 20, Wednesday – 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Governor’s Marketplace June 22, Friday – 9:45 a.m. Doors Open Florence Area Community Coalition presents “Aging In Place” June 30, Saturday – 6:30 p.m.

FRAA Big Wave Poetry Fest July 11, Wednesday – 5 to 7 p.m.

“Spirit of Summer” Artists Reception July 21, Saturday – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cavy Show July 21, Saturday – 1 p.m.

Van Fans Ice Cream Social Aug. 1 Tickets for SEAcoast’s 38th Coastal Concert Series go on sale Nov. 2 to 11 Last Resort Players present ‘Grey Gardens’

June 4 & 5 Siuslaw Spring Concerts

The Siuslaw School District Spring Band Concert will be held on Monday, June 4, at 7 p.m., led by band instructor Chris Rowbotham. The middle and high school bands will showcase their musical achievements this school year.

On Tuesday, June 5, at 7 p.m., the Siuslaw Choir Concert will be featured on the FEC stage, led by Siuslaw music teacher Bruce Morganti. The choir will be singing a variety of repertoire, including: solo work, classical selections, pop and show tunes and pieces from this year's festival catalog.

The Siuslaw School District Spring Concerts are FREE and the public is encouraged to attend and support these talented students.

June 11 Living Trust Seminar

Have you ever wondered or worried about what will happen to your estate after you die? Upon death, you become responsible for how you will be remembered.

If you think a will protects you and your loved ones upon death, well, you may or may not be right. A will only goes into effect after you die. You want and need control of the entire estate proceeding, now, while you are still alive. A “living trust” gives you power and control over all of your assets now and after death. This legal document offers privacy in estate disbursement which the government cannot “stand against.”

Then, when you die, at this critical and emotional time, when you are no longer able to help your loved ones; it is a powerful thing to have a legal plan to help them “sort things out.”

It will be a wonderful blessing to calm, quell and comfort those you love by leaving them with your lawful “personally envisioned action plan” upon death.

Take action now with a “living trust.”

Your Living Trust can start at the Flor- (FACC) hosts the second “Aging in ence Events Center on Monday, June 11, Place” Forum, “A Plan for The Future.” at 10:30 a.m.; 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The number of Americans 65 and older is expected to double over the next June 20 25 years. An overwhelming majority of people say they want to grow old in their Governor’s Marketplace The Office of Diversity, Equity and own homes and communities, or “age in Inclusion/Affirmative Action for Or- place.” However, only 25 percent of seegon Gov. Kate Brown is delighted to niors have a plan for how they will do so.

FACC offers this forum to help people announce an edition of the Governor’s make a personal plan and to assess comMarketplace to support Oregon small munity resources which support such businesses at the Florence Events Center plans. on Wednesday, June 20, from 7:30 a.m.

Doors open at 9:45 a.m. so that parto 1 p.m. ticipants can be seated for an inspiring The office has partnered with the Orkeynote address from Jatunn Gibson, egon Secretary of State, Department of PhD, Aging in Place Manager for HabiAdministrative Services and the Certifitat for Humanity International. cation Office for Business Inclusion and Gibson has over 25 years of experiDiversity to bring opportunities for busience in healthcare. In her current role nesses to meet directly with procurewith Habitat, she is responsible for both ment professionals from state, federal, setting and implementing Habitat’s stratprivate and non-profit organizations. egy for Aging in Place.

These will share tips, tools, resources and Aging in Place is a holistic approach strategies to aid in business growth and where Habitat collaborates with other to help people more successfully naviorganizations to meet older adults’ prigate contracting processes and nurture orities by providing products and servicongoing relationships. es to foster safe, livable homes and comAll businesses within the state of Ormunities, thereby improving the quality egon are welcome. These events are held of life for older adults. in different parts of the state solely to After the keynote, folks can enjoy a make the resources available to all. series of information-packed workshops and browse the many exhibitor tables.

June 22 The event is free and open to the pub‘A Plan for The Future’ lic thanks to our sponsors: Peace Health, Habitat for Humanity, City of Florence Community Forum Coming on Friday, June 22, the and Lane Council of Governments.

For more information call 541-999Florence Area Community Coalition 2927.

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8,9, 10 & 15,16,17 Last Resort Players presents “ A Nice Family Gathering “ Fridays and Saturdays 7:00 p.m Sundays 2:00 p.m 11- Living Trust Seminar Monday, 10:30 a.m , 2:30 p.m and 6:30 p.m 13 - Concealed Weapons Permit Class Wednesday, 1:00 p.m and 6:00 p.m 20 -Governors Marketplace Wednesday, 7:30 a.m – 1:00 p.m 22-Florence Area Community Coalition (FACC) presents Aging In Place Friday, 9:45 a.m Doors Open 30 -FRAA Big Wave Poetry Fest Saturday, 6:30 p.m

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Youth can ‘act up’ this summer with CROW

CROW hosts Soar & Sip Wine Tour

On July 14, support CROW (Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops) on its first annual wine tour as participants “soar” through the Willamette Valley and “sip” delicious wines at three special wineries.

Tickets to the Soar and Sip Wine Tour are $75 and are available at BJ’s Ice Cream Florence locations, Florence Shipping Solutions, Shervin’s Automotive and AIC Insurance. Advance purchase required as space is limited.

The tour includes light breakfast and mimosas; lunch provided by Nosh Eatery; on board sipping, snacks and games; air-conditioned bus transportation and wine tasting at Lavelle, Benton Lane and Pfeiffer wineries.

Participants will gather for mimosas and light fare during check in at 8:30 a.m.

The tour sets off at 9:30 a.m. and lands back in Florence at 5:30 p.m.

Raffle tickets are also available, as well as sponsorships opportunities.

All proceeds support CROW’s nonprofit youth arts education program, including scholarships and essential production resources which will help keep CROW “flying.”

For information on becoming a sponsor, contact Jennifer Waggoner at jwaggoner@peak.org or 541520-1255. Visit crowkids.com.

Now is the time to sign up for CROW’s Summer Theatre Camp sessions for youth ages 3 to 18+ at the CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 in Florence. Directed by CROW’s incredible team of teachers and production staff, 2018 is the eighth year for this exceptional summer arts education program.

This year’s first two-week camp is entitled “Song and Dance Camp” and will take place July 9 to 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This camp is perfect for kids 6+ who love to sing and dance and want to strengthen these skills.

During these fun and fast-paced two weeks, campers will learn several song and dance routines from various genres.

No experience is required. There will be a free showcase on July 20 at 3 p.m. Campers will also perform at this year’s Power of Florence Day on July 21.

The second camp is entitled “Broadway Bound: Acting & Improv Camp” and will take place July 23 to Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This camp will focus on the skills required to “make it” in the professional world of theatre, including audition preparation, stage skills, character building

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and much more. Through improv games and theatre activities, the campers will learn how to put their best foot forward.

There will be a free showcase at 3 p.m. on the last day of camp for family and friends.

Also offered is “Advanced Acting Intensive” from Aug. 6 to 19. This year, the Advanced Acting Program students will put together short dramatic plays in only two weeks, and then perform them for the public over the weekend. There will be three shows — Friday and Saturday nights and a Sunday matinee.

Please note: Audition or invitation from one of the directors is required for this camp only.

New this year will be three Tiny Tot Saturday Day Camps on June 30, July 21 and Aug. 11 from noon to 3 p.m. These highenergy camps designed for “baby crow” kids and will feature arts, crafts, music, dance and more!

Day camps are suitable for ages 3 to 6.

Each camp has its own theme: “Disney Jr.,” “Pirates & Princesses” and “The Great Outdoors.”

Participants must be potty trained and mature enough to handle the camp e nv i r o n m e n t .

Space is limited!

Financial-need based scholarships are available for camps.

Scholarship applications must be in no later than June 8 and are available at www.crowkids.com. Camp applications must be in by mid-June in order to guarantee a space, and CROW camps always fill up quickly.

For more information on these exciting opportunities or to reserve your child’s spot, please print out and mail in the application at www.crowkids.com.

CROW Summer Camps cost $250 for older students and include a T-shirt. For the Tiny Tot Saturday Day Camps, the cost is $30 per camp, or sign up for all three for $75.

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Origins of Last Resort Players on its 25th anniversary

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he spring of 1993 was an exciting time in Florence. There was a new hospital, a new Siuslaw Library and, most interesting of all, plans for building an all-purpose event center were afoot. Bob Barker, a local resident with years of experience in theater, had urged that the building include a full theater complete with fly loft and full backstage facilities. Fundraising was in full swing.

At that time, the only venues for shows and concerts were the Siuslaw High School, the Elks Club and various churches. There was no place to hold large expositions and exhibits.

Barker had an idea that a popular play combined with an exhibit by local artists could help raise awareness of the need for a municipal facility and possibly money as well. Thus was born the Florence Performing and Fine Arts Festival.

A large metal truss supported tent (60’ x 40’) was erected by a crane, a stage was set up at one end with seating for about 100 spectators and a juried art show exhibition area in the rear. There were only two problems: there was no heat and no way to secure the tent at night.

The second problem was more easily solved than the first. An RV was parked by the tent and several of us took turns spending the night in it as security guards — interrupted at intervals during the night when the real Florence police

EVENTS FROM PAGE 4 Warm Currents Coos Bay Community Youth Surf Camp 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Open to youth Bastendorff Beach www.warmcurrent.org An Evening with Bay City Swing 7 to 10 p.m.

Tickets required Liberty Theatre Progressions 2018 Pacific School of Dance 7 p.m.

Tickets required Hales Center for the Performing Arts 1988 Newmark Ave

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Progressions 2018 Pacific School of Dance 2 p.m.

Tickets required Hales Center for the Performing Arts 1988 Newmark Ave

Players was a success. Our festival was eventually able to contribute $5,000 toward the building of the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. And here we are 25 years later celebrating a quarter of a century run as the Last Resort Players!

We shared the tent during the day in 1993 with the fourth Annual Family Farm Music Festival and on Sunday morning with an Ecumenical Church Service and Gospel Music Fest.

The Last Resort Players opened the Florence Events Center with “Music Man” in the fall of 1996 and have never looked back. We became the center’s resident company, traditionally performing a musical on the first two weekends of November and two plays in the spring and summer.

Be sure to see the LRP’s latest offering, “A Nice Family Gathering,” opening at the Florence Events Center on June 8. Written by Phil Olsen and directed by Judy Kaplan, this family comedy is guaranteed to make you laugh and maybe even shed a tear or two. It’s the story of a man who loved his wife so much, he almost told her.

Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

June 8 to 10 and 15 to 17.

Tickets are $18 and are available at www.eventcenter.org or the FEC box office at 541-997-1994.

cruised by. Heat was another issue altogether.

The first annual Florence Performing and Fine Arts Festival took place in September — and if you’ve ever camped out on the Oregon coast at that time of year, you know what the nights are like. WE FROZE! Actors and audience alike. Trying to solve the problem with generators only made things worse. The audience could hardly hear us over the roar.

But all agreed that the first venture of what was to become the Last Resort

JUNE 7 Coos Sand ‘n Sea Quilters Meeting 7 to 9 p.m.

Open to public Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

Figure Drawing Class 3 to 5 p.m.

Registration required Josie's Art Lab 1964 Sherman Ave, North Bend

JUNE 9 Clamboree & Glass Art Festival 2018 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Open to public Ed Lund Park in Coos Bay’s Historic Empire District coosbay.org/clamboree-andglass-art-fest

Clamming Workshop 9 to 11 a.m.

Free; registration required ODFW shellfish license required Oregon Institute of Marine Biology in Charleston

JUNE 16

Tide of the Toddlers: Aqua Charades 10 to 11 a.m. $2 per child South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Salsa Saturdays Latin dance every third Saturday 9:30 p.m. $5 includes instruction Open to 21+ Restaurant O 260 S. Broadway Street

JUNE 10 Master Class: Crème Brûlée 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tickets required Restaurant O 260 S. Broadway Street, Coos Bay

JUNE 22 Coos Bay Special Wine Walk 5 to 7 p.m. $10; Open to 21+ Coos Bay Visitor Information Center 50 Central Ave

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JUNE 23 Kayaking the Estuary Five-mile paddle 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $15 per boat Distant Water Fleet Facility

THROUGH SEPT. 2 Free Summer Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public Bandon History Museum

JUNE 30 Cold Forging Copper Cuffs Workshop with artist Joni Bour 1 to 3:30 p.m. $25 per person; eyewear required South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Voting for the Port of Bandon Boardwalk Art Show Open to public Port of Bandon 541-347-3206

BANDON/ COQUILLE SATURDAYS Bandon Ballroom Dance 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Open to public — $3 donation Bandon Odd Fellows Hall OregonCoastDance.com

THROUGH SEPT. 5

JUNE 1 Coquille Chamber of Commerce Champagne Benefit & Fireworks 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Tickets required The Sawdust Theatre in Coquille WEEKENDS JUNE 2 THROUGH SEPT. 1

“Wells, Wishes, and Wicked Wrongdoers — or Ding, Dong, Dell, Who Threw Granny in the Well?”

Performances at 2 and 7 p.m.

Tickets required The Sawdust Theatre in Coquille sawdusttheatre.com

JUNE 9 Laverne Park Chess Tournament and Outdoor Fun 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $5 admission Laverne County Park in Coquille 541-290-8479 National Knitting in Public Day 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open to public Glass Picnic Building on the Port of Bandon Boardwalk

JUNE 21 “Missoula Flood: Cataclysmic Change to the Pacific NW” Presented by Bandon Historical Society 7:30 p.m.

Open to public Sprague Community Theater

Explore the arts with 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour

Flamenco comes to Florence

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eattle-based Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes brings her latest show, “Feria — An Evening of Flamenco,” to Florence.

The Spring Fair or Feria is a week-long celebration of music, dance, food and wine that embodies the joyful aspects of Andalusian culture. Savannah has taken inspiration from this colorful festival. She will be joined by acclaimed Spanish-Romani guitarist Pedro Cortes and singer/percussionist Jose Moreno at 8 p.m. June 14 at the Class Act Theatre, 509 Kingwood St. This concert will be the ninth engagement on a 23date tour of Washington, Oregon and California.

Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets. com/event/3441947 and catproductions.org.

Savannah Fuentes Born in Seattle to parents of Puerto Rican and Irish ancestry, Fuentes is one of the only touring artists in the Pacific Northwest region with strong links to Flamenco culture. She studies both baile (flamenco dance) and cante (flamenco singing).

Jose Moreno Born into a family of famous flamenco artists, Moreno began his flamenco career at an early age.

His debut was at the famous Tablao Costa Vasca in Miami. Jose continued his studies with the Great Manolete, Farruquito, and Andres Marin and Cajon Percussion with Manuel Soler.

Pedro Cortes Coming from a family of Spanish Gypsy guitarists, Cortes began his studies with his father and the esteemed flamenco guitarist Sabicas. Cortes is a third-generation Flamenco guitarist and uses the experience passed down to him by his family to maintain the purity of flamenco while creating new compositions.

Confederated Tribes photos featured at Coos Art Museum

Enjoy Florence’s 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour on Saturday, June 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. This self-guided tour inspires locals and visiting tourists alike and reinforces Florence as an ever-evolving arts destination. Enjoy great local art, interactions with fellow patrons and artists, receptions, refreshments, live entertainment and community.

BACKSTREET GALLERY

Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., has been in business for 13 years. A birthday party will be held on June 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. The annual “Bots and Beguiling Beings” Community Challenge Art Show, and an award to Siuslaw High School senior Karmen Trebolo will also be celebrated — and you are invited.

Trebolo is receiving a $500 art scholarship. She worked to create the high school yearbook and is an accomplished art student with a flair for drawing. She plans to pursue a career in biomedical engineering. She will also continue improving her photography skills.

With some striking art from Trebolo and Backstreet members, there will also be plenty of “Bots and Beings” to help Backstreet celebrate. Be prepared for plenty of food, drink, entertainment and fun during the reception.

Backstreet Gallery has come a long way from their humble beginnings on Laurel Street in a tiny house, which had also been a bakery. Since then, Backstreet has moved twice, with plenty of upgrades along the way. Although it is always a work in progress to bring fresh new ideas and art, the gallery has been selected several times as the best gallery in Florence.

The members wish to thank past and present members for making the gallery one of the nicest in the northwest, as well as loyal customers and performers who continue to make the gallery a success.

Coos Bay—Youth and adult photography from the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) will be on display at Coos Art Museum through June 30.

In response to some of the historical and contemporary issues facing Native American youth, one recognized intervention is the creation of a personal story that leads to better self-understanding and gives the mind a way

See these works and more by local artists at (clockwise from top left) Florence’s Backstreet Gallery, Florence Events Center and The Studios in June.

STUDIOS AT JAYNE SMOLEY DESIGN

The Studios, 1458 First St., feature artist Tamara Angeney-Kime in June.

Angeney-Kime is a native of Arizona who has lived in Missouri, Wisconsin and now Oregon since 2006.

She grew up immersed in art from her creative siblings, mother and extended family.

She began her working career in corporate sales, eventually finding her place in gallery sales. Her experience with renowned atelier the Phoenix Art Group inspired her to begin painting again.

“The interaction between artist, sale and production is creative and fast paced in an atelier,” Angeney-Kime said. “There is a creative synergy in

to process pain and loss but also a way to express joy, identity and hope for the future.

In an exhibition organized by Leslie Lintner, Behavior Health Specialist, young participants were provided digital cameras, quick instructions on how they work and a short presentation on contemporary Native American artists like Wendy Red Star and Will Wilson. These established artists provided the young photographers with inspiration and

creating a successful gallery show.”

The raw beauty of Oregon is reflected in her paintings.

“The air here brings softness to the landscape that weaves the earth and sky intimately together. … It’s like meditating,” she said. “I get lost in the painting for a while and my mind transcends outside activity and time; it’s a wonderful experience.”

Tamara’s artwork hangs in private and corporate collections throughout the U.S. and Canada.

In addition, visit Florence Regional Arts Alliance and Florence Events Center’s Art & Galleries listing on Page 8.

ideas of how to create art from their unique perspective.

The exhibit represents a selection of works by a CTCLUSI panel.

Coos Art Museum offers a wide range of art activities including exhibitions, art classes and lectures. Museum admission is $5 general, $2 students, veterans and seniors and free to museum members.

For more info, visit www.coosart.org.

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Summer Reading at the Siuslaw Public Library!

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Bringing Music to the Central Coast since 1980

SEA would like to express its sincere thanks and appreciation to the Patrons and Sponsors who supported our 2017 - 18 Season and our Community Enrichment Outreach Program. Particular thanks to the Florence Elks Lodge #1858 for partnering with SEA on our outreach to the schools and our veterans.

SPONSORS PLATINUM

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Bridgewater Fish House • Chad E. Clement, DDS., P.C. Christina Voogd, Broker, Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate Crook’s Minatures, Yachats • ICM Restaurant • Oregon Pacific Bank • Oregon Urology Institute Peace Health Peace Harbor Medical Clinic • Terrace Homes, Art & Jean Koning

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Aero Legends – Bi Plane Rides, Terry & Winette Tomeny • Banner Bank • Best for Hearing Bonjour! • BPOE Elks Lodge #1858 • Grocery Outlet • Lane Community College • Sea Lion Caves, Inc • The River House Inn

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ACR Automotive • Florence Dental Clinic • State Farm - Sue Gilday Insurance Agency • Hoberg’s Auto Repair Hunt Family Dentistry • Johnston Motor Company • Michael Streets Insurance Agency • On Your Feet with a Splash Polished • The Drift Inn, Yachats

PATRONS ATRONS Grandioso

Margaret E. Doud • Paul & Linda Gargis • Sue Hale • Jeri Jensen & Chuck Temple David & Linda Lauck Trust • Akiko & Rick Marsh • Sweet Pete & Bea Maury • M. Joyce & Carl Middleton Karen & Bill Smales • Sam Spayd • Maire Testa • Henrietta L. Uding Allegro Jan & Bob Crippen • Jewell & Johnny Johnson • Dr. Lou Morales • Arlis Ulman Scherzando Joe & Pam Henry • Ken & Suzanne Henderson • Ken & Lori Janowski • Paul Kindsvater Sandy Kuhlman & Bob Catterton • Bill & Pat McArdle • Michael & Nancy Pearson • Paul & Rachel Pearson Charlie & Terri Pennington • Reid & Martha Ransom • John & Michele Robbins • Harriet & Dick Smith John & Elizabeth Vanderwest • Tom & Carole Velvin Spiritoso

Steve Dennis • Carl Foster Miller & Karl Christianson • Jay Goodwin • Carol Hart • Bob & Jean Hefty • Kathryne F. Herring Ginny Kelly • Barbara McGaughy • Craig & Joanne McMicken • Ralph & Karen Nichols • Frances & John Rickaby David & Julie Ripley • Ginger Timberlake • Roland & Helen Tollefson Accelerando

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