Here, There, and Everywhere
From our weekly issue dated March 03, 2010
WIZARD “WEE-SCHEDULED!“ - According to drama instructor Tim Talty: Due to casting difficulties, the Lorna Byrne Middle School production of Wizard of Oz has been rescheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, March 10 and 11. Both show times are 7 p.m.
VALLEY HONORS - Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual awards banquet on Saturday, March 6 at the Junction Inn Boswell Room in Cave Junction beginning at 5 p.m. Besides a choice of prime rib, chicken or vegetarian entrée, guests will be treated to the foot-stomping sounds of valley Bluegrass favorite, East Fork. Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year awards will be presented. Tickets are available at the chamber office at the I.V. Visitor Center on Caves Hwy. Phone 541-592-3326.
WONDER WOMEN - To celebrate Women“s History Month, the 18th annual Women“s Café will be held at the Takilma Community Bldg., 9367 Takilma Road, on Saturday, March 6. From 5 to 7 p.m. there will be an exhibit of art by women, followed by various performances including dancing, singing and poetry-reading from 7 to 10 p.m. Food and beverages will be available. There is an admission fee. Phone 541-592-3911 for more information.
ENUMERATORS NEEDED - The Census Bureau is hiring folks to assist in the 2010 Census. All jobs are temporary and part time with flexible hours. Applicants will be asked to take a 30-minute test. A sample test can be downloaded from the Website. Bilingual applicants are needed. Veterans are given priority. Phone 866-861-2010 or 800-877-8339 (TTY) or go online to www.2010censusjobs.gov.
NOTEPAD - Evergreen Elementary School will celebrate Multicultural Night on Thursday, March 4, beginning at 5 p.m. There will be food, entertainment and activities ... Three scholarships worth $2,500 apiece are available through IVHS Alumni & Friends. Funds come from alumni donations and reunion activities held each year around July 4. Senior students can obtain applications in the IVHS counseling office. All applicants are eligible for the $500 SOFCU Community Credit Union/Roni Rausch Broeffle Community Service Award. Application deadline is May 1. For more information see ivhsalumniandfriends.org ... Those interested in joining the Relay for Life team, I.V. Candle Lighters, can attend an organizational meeting Tuesday, March 9 at Curves in Western Plaza, 226 N. Redwood Hwy. in Cave Junction. Phone Debi Doyle at 541-592-4179 for more information ... Regular hours at the Illinois Valley Branch of Josephine County Libraries Inc. are Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. The library is at 209 W. Palmer St. in Cave Junction, just down the street from Carlos“ Mexican Restaurante ... Candidates for Josephine County commissioner will gather to face questions and offer views during a forum co-sponsored by Illinois Valley News and Illinois Valley Chamber on Thursday, March 25 at the Josephine County Bldg. in Cave Junction beginning at 6 p.m.
LAST WORDS - “If you scratch any cynic, you“ll find a disappointed idealist.“ (George Carlin)
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