Here, There & Everywhere
SELMA SOUNDS THURSDAY! - On Thursday, Aug. 9 at the Selma Center, Dessert First will team with songwriter Patrick Dodd to open a weekly coffeehouse. (Through the miracle of typographical errors, the Noose mistakenly stated last issue that the date was Aug. 6). Dodd will host the “Sounds of the Siskiyou” eclectic open mic (shows in Kansas City, Austin, Eugene, and Nederland, Colo.) Said one reviewer: ‘Although by trade and calling he’s a social justice songwriter, from the time the first guests take the stage it is clear that Dodd enjoys hosting these weekly gatherings of musicians as much as he enjoys his solo concerts. His enthusiasm and love of local music are infectious, and so are his open mics. No matter if you are a performing artist, lover of the arts, looking for good food and fun, or just want to get out of the house, Dessert First’s “Echoes of the Siskiyous” is where you want to be Thursdays starting at 6 p.m.” Dessert First will cater the event with offerings of organic food and desserts. Vegan selections always are available.
WILDFIRE MEETINGS - De Spellman, who has worked with I.V.’s Forestry Action Committee on defensible space and fuels reduction, will conduct community informational meetings about Senate Bill 360 and the county fire plan. Meetings will be held at 7 p.m. One is set for Thursday, Aug. 16 at Dome School in Takilma; the other at Selma Center on Thursday, Aug. 23.
LET’S GET PHYSICAL - Student athletes in valley public schools must have a sports physical exam every two years and cannot attend practices, which will begin prior to the start of classes on Sept. 4, until one is completed. Discount physicals by appointment are offered at the Lorna Byrne Student Health Center through Siskiyou Community Health Center (SCHC) from Monday, Aug. 20 through Sept. 14. Phone 592-4111 for an appointment. Sports physical forms must be completed prior to appointments. Forms are available at Lorna Byrne Middle School, I.V. High School, and SCHC.
I.V. LIONS FESTIVITIES - “Tuff Trucks In Action” plus the annual Labor Day parade and vendor opportunities are offered by Illinois Valley Lions Club. Vendor information is available for the three-day festival in Jubilee Park by phoning Carl Jacobson at 592-6310. The parade has a theme of “America’s Tradition: Hometown USA.” Parade applications will be printed in Illinois Valley News or phone David Anderson at 597-4486. The “Tuff Truck” event will be held Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend across from Jubilee Park on the lot that’s the former site of Wish-U-Well Motel. Phone Jerry Sommers at 659-3899 for information.
JOB SEARCH HELP - An open Job Search workshop will be held Wednesday, Aug. 15 by Illinois Valley Family Coalition in the I.V. Family Resource Center. The goal is to help persons with resumes, job listings or interview techniques. Individual appointments also are available. Phone 592-6139.
NOTEPAD - A free barbecue picnic for youth 12 and older will be held by Illinois Valley Boys & Girls Club at Rough & Ready Park on Thursday, Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone 592-6151 for more info ... No free concert sponsored by Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce is planned for Tuesday, Aug. 14. However, on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. the Michael Bahn Band will play at Riverside Park … Crocker Financial Services will host an Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce mixer on Friday, Aug. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ... Veterans support service will be available Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at the I.V. Family Resource Center. Phone 474-5106 ... Need ID? For those who lack formal identification, help is available through Illinois Valley Family Coalition. Phone 592-6139 … George Carlin’s new rule: Stop giving me that pop-up for classmates.com! There’s a reason you don’t talk to people for 25 years. Because you don’t particularly like them. Besides, I already know what the former captain of the football team is doing these days -- mowing my lawn.
LAST WORDS - I used to wake up at 4 a.m. and start sneezing, sometimes for five hours. I tried to find out what sort of allergy I had, but finally came to the conclusion that it must be an allergy to consciousness. (James Thurber)
