Here, There, and Everywhere
From our weekly issue dated June 23, 2010
SUMMERTIME SONGSTERS - Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce“s Concerts in the Park begins at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 24 at Jubilee Park in Cave Junction with a performance by “The Hanson Brothers.“ The six-week summer concert series will feature numerous area favorites. Illinois Valley Little League will sell refreshments.
CRÈME OF THE CLASSICS - Cave Junction Lions Club will host its annual “Classic & Antique Car Show“ on Saturday, June 26 at Jubilee Park in Cave Junction. There is no admission charge for spectators. Events will include breakfast (biscuits & gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs & sausage) in the pavilion from 8 to 11 a.m., and lunch (chicken sandwiches, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, Taylor hot dogs) from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Show & Shine will run from noon to 4 p.m., and there will be 50/50 drawings and live music throughout the day. Trophies and awards will be announced at 3. Phone Joan Welcome at 541-592-4103 or Buster VanderWoude at 541-660-2354 for more information.
FIREWORKS FACTS - Wednesday, June 23 will open the season for fireworks sales in Oregon. Legal fireworks can be purchased only from fireworks retailers and stands with an Oregon permit. The Office of State Fire Marshal has issued more than 765 retail fireworks permits, and 150 display applications. Oregon law forbids possession, use or sale of fireworks that fly, explode or travel more than 6 feet on the ground or 12 inches in the air. Bottle rockets, Roman candles, and firecrackers are illegal in Oregon.
All fireworks are prohibited on all Oregon beaches, state parks and in federal parks and forests.
Illegal fireworks can be expensive, as under Oregon law, officials can seize them, and fine offenders up to $500 per violation including possession of illegal fireworks, and endangering life and property. Offenders also can be arrested. Any fireworks causing damage or misuse of fireworks carries a liability for the offender, who can be required to pay for resulting fire control or damage. Parents are liable for fireworks-caused damage by their children, plus fines.
TASTE BUDS - The premier “Taste of Illinois Valley“ event on Saturday, June 26, at Bridgeview Vineyards Winery on Holland Loop, will be presented by Illinois Valley Unit of Rogue Valley Boys & Girls Club. Specialties from at least 10 area establishments, as well as from various valley wineries, will be featured. Tickets are available in Cave Junction at Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co., Taylor“s Country Store, Bridgeview, and Bagel Junction. Phone Scott Thornhill at 541-592-4771 for more information.
SNAZZY JAZZY - A Big Band & Jazz “Extravaganza“ is planned from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 27 at Deer Creek Center, 1241 Illinois River Road. Sponsored by Illinois River Valley Arts Council (IRVAC), the Open Air Concert & Art Fair will feature the Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, Oregon Little Big Band and marimba soloist Gary Eby. Attendees should bring seating. Advance tickets are available at Cabin Chemistry in Cave Junction adjacent to Michelle“s Family Restaurant. Phone 541-592-4444 for more information.
NOTEPAD - Redwood Lions Club President Chuck La Tourette has announced that the club will not present its annual Fourth of July fireworks program at Josephine County Fairgrounds in Grants Pass ... Texas Hold “Em is on tap on Friday, July 2 at the Junction Inn. The tourney is a fund-raiser for the I.V. Wrestling Club. Phone Jay Miller at 541-592-2325 for more information “ The work of more than 32 regional artists will be featured during the annual Fourth of July Art Show at the Crescent City Cultural Center on Front Street on Saturday through Monday, July 3 through 5. A 24-by-30-inch framed oil painting of redwood trees will be raffled; refreshments will be available “ Men“s Twilight League results after five weeks of play at Illinois Valley Golf Course show the self-sponsored team of Robin Savage and Mo Wiley tied at 56 points with Chuck Taylor and Scott Taylor of team Taylor“s Country Store on Monday night. Holland Store team Bob Reis and Neil Reiske lead the Wednesday night pack with 56 points ... T-shirts: *There is a fine line between fishing, and standing on the shore like an idiot. *All I need is duct tape, a hammer and beer — and I can fix anything. *Camping is in-tents! *Free Tibet (With purchase of another Tibet of equal or greater value).
LAST WORDS - “Fear is a question: What are you afraid of, and why“ Just as the seed of health is in illness, because illness contains information, your fears are a treasure house of self-knowledge if you explore them.“ (Marilyn Ferguson)
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