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Cascades Theatrical
Company Update
The Cascades Theatrical Company (CTC) started out in 1978
when a group of local theater buffs determined
that this community was lacking any regular live
theater productions. Their plays were presented
in the Kenwood Elementary School in Bend, and
rehearsals were held in an abandoned (and
unheated!) church building. 30 years later,
thanks to a great deal of ongoing community
support, we’re still here, and looking forward
to another 30 years.
CTC exists because dedicated volunteers produce quality
live theater and because the community supports
us. Each of our six stage productions require
nearly 3,000 volunteer hours to produce, with
musicals requiring over twice that amount.
Currently, we offer 6 main stage productions per
season in a 131-seat venue. Most productions are
performed 13 times with the musical productions
running for 18 shows.
Even with all of these volunteer hours, the cost of
keeping the theater up and running exceeds our
ticket revenues. We are dependent on generous
individual and corporate donors to balance the
budget and keep us in the black. This year, our
individual memberships are a huge success, up by
over 50 percent, but our corporate sponsorships
are suffering along with the economy. As a
consequence, we found ourselves looking at a
potential $30,000 deficit for our fiscal year
ending in June 2009. Our recent mail
solicitation for funds has been a great success,
and we’ve managed to add a couple of corporate
sponsors as well. We aren’t out of the woods
yet, but we’re making progress, and we’re
looking forward to continuing our 2008/2009
season.
Thanks again to our generous membership and to the
support of forward thinking foundations, CTC
purchased the theater building on Greenwood
Avenue back in 1990. So no matter what happens
to our cash flow in this troubled economy, CTC
in not going anywhere! We may shuffle our
schedule around a bit, and add new faces and
skills to our dedicated board in order to boost
marketing and fund raising, but CTC will
continue to provide quality community theater
for years to come.
In these times, when the trend is to buy local, if you
haven’t been to the theater recently, you, your
family, your friends, and perhaps your client's
or customers are in for the thrill of
re-discovering live theater. CTC stands with the
best Central Oregon has to offer.
Call the box office at 389-0803 and order tickets for
Eugene Stickland's "Some Assembly Required",
running now through December 21 and Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons”, which runs from
January 30 through February 15.
See you at the theater!
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What's New
at the High Desert Museum
New exhibits, daily wildlife encounters, tours, living
history performances and weekly storytelling and
treasure hunts as well as special events. For
details, call 541.382.4754 or visit
www.highdesertmuseum.org .
New Low Winter Rates: Adults, $10. Age 65 and older, $9
Age 5 – 12, $6. Age 4 and younger, free.
December 17: Exhibit Opening: Faces of the High Desert
Heartland. Rare, compelling portraits from the
1880s through 1920s – from a ladies’ hunting
party, Paiute families and firemen, to a wake,
cyclist, pharmacist and the Harney County Junior
Symphony on their violin-shaped parade float.
December 20: Frontier Yuletide Celebration. Welcome
yuletide frontier-style with live music and a
visit with Father Christmas, the Victorian
Santa. Join homesteaders preparing for the
winter holidays at their 1880 ranch cabin,
making garlands, ornaments, and cooking. 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m.
New Winter Hours: 10 am to 4 pm daily (closed
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day).
When is the last time you gave someone a bobcat,
bald eagle or otter for the holidays?
Or a special sneak peek at wild animals being
cared for?
How about giving someone an entire year of wildly
enriching family fun?
It’s easy. This year, give someone on your list:
High Desert Museum Membership – a whole year of
wildlife encounters, exhibitions, educational
programs, and live history performers.
Membership includes free admission, guest
passes, special events for members, discounts on
museum programs and a year-round 10 percent off
at the Museum store and Rimrock Cafe.
Memberships start at $50. Order at the Museum,
by phone, 541.382.4754, ext. 272, or at
www.highdesertmuseum.org.
Adopt-An-Animal – “Adopt” an owl, tortoise or porcupine
or other animal for someone. The “adoption”
provides the food and care that Museum animal
needs for a year! Adopt-An-Animal gift sets
include an adoption certificate, plush toy of
the animal, photo of the animal suitable for
framing, information about the animal and High
Desert activity sheets. Starting at $15. Order
by phone, 541.382.4754, ext. 272, at the Museum,
or at
www.highdesertmuseum.org.
Behind-the-Scenes Wildlife Tours – Give a great memory:
an exclusive, guided, hour-long tour of the
nationally acclaimed Museum’s wildlife areas.
Get close up to wild animals and see how the
wildlife staff cares for them. $15. Members,
$10, (plus museum admission). Weekends, 2 pm.
Order by phone 541.382.4754, ext. 241, or at the
Museum.
Gifts from Silver Sage Trading – Books, toys, jewelry
and unique items that reflect a love of the High
Desert.
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Central Oregon Wedding
and Event Show
January 17, 2009.
Riverhouse Convention Center,
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Admission is a can of soup which will be donated
to Bethlehem Inn to feed the Homeless.
This dynamic, informative venue will feature
continuous how to seminars, a fashion show of
bridal trends and demonstrations of creative
entertainment ideas for Weddings and Corporate
Event Planners. In addition, there will be
exhibitor booths with helpful resources such as
caterers, coordinators, suppliers, locations,
entertainment and more.
Presented by Incredible Events – Their goal is
to make events easier for the people who produce
them, whether it’s the wedding of their dreams,
a business meeting or party, a fundraiser or a
reunion!
For more information please contact Impressive
Events 541.383.8268. Booths are still available
and affordable.
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Michelle Shooks,
with Edward Jones Hosts Seminar
Michelle Shooks, with Edward Jones is hosting
another seminar in the Investment Perspective
series. This month’s seminar includes an excerpt
from a 1987 Warren Buffet letter to Berkshire
Hathaway shareholders that discusses reasons not
to give up on long term investing. The seminar
also includes a profile on quality stocks and a
discussion on current opportunities in municipal
bonds.
Location: Edward Jones, 1444 NW College Way,
Suite 2, Bend 97701
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Tuesday, December 16
Thursday, December 18
The seminar is free. Call 330-4329 to reserve at
seat. Refreshments will be served.
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Green Spot Holiday Guide
Central Oregon Environmental Center's
The Green Spot Holiday Guide includes a
directory of local, sustainable businesses
offering products and services that tread
lightly on our planet.
In addition, you'll find gift ideas from the
staff of the Central Oregon Environmental
Center, and tips to green-up your holiday
season.
Pick up The Green Spot Holiday Guide at the
Central Oregon Environmental Center at 16 NW
Kansas Avenue in downtown Bend. Or, call us at
385-6908x11 and we will mail you a copy.
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Healing Reins Needs
your help!
Healing Reins has
an immediate window of opportunity to add on to
its existing space and needs your help!
About a year ago, Steele Associates Architects,
LLC donated their considerable time and
expertise to draw up a set of plans for adding
much needed space to the barn interior. Plans
include a second story office/meeting space,
expanded program tack room, “viewing deck” and
dedicated volunteers.
All of the project materials will be donated by
Faith Run Farms and Dick Lowell of WestBrook
Homes has graciously offered to donate his time
to act as the General Contractor. He is looking
for “a few good men” (and women!) to assist with
the addition which will be framed and closed in
THIS CHRISTMAS BREAK. Lowell and HRTRC are
seeking the following: licensed electricians,
licensed plumbers, framers, finish carpenters,
drywall installers, painters, demolition
workers, volunteer works, and any donated paint,
outlets, switches, and related construction
materials (per plans).
Please let Penny know if you are willing and
able to assist with this effort or if you can
refer us to another person or group who might be
interested in working with us. You can contact
Penny at 382-9410 or at
pennyc@healingreins.org.
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KIDDOZ
Childcare Sponsorship a Success
On the eve of Dec. 4, youngsters belonging to
Chamber Members were cared for, played with and
entertained at Kiddoz Inc. Indoor Play Center.
Why? So their parents could enjoy a fabulous
gathering at this year’s Chamber Holiday Party,
of course!
At no cost to families, and only accepting
donations for the Boys & Girls Club of Bend,
Kiddoz Inc. provided supervision by skilled
staff, a yummy pizza dinner, drinks, play time,
and snacks. Owner Renelle Taylor had this to
say: “This evening was a winner all the way
around! Families donated a total of $50 to the
Boys & Girls Club, kids got an evening of fun
and play, and parents had opportunities aplenty
socializing, celebrating, and networking at the
Chamber Holiday Party. Kiddoz is honored and
thankful for this opportunity, and looks forward
to future sponsorships!”
Now, THIS is what being a member of the Bend
Chamber is all about – support, involvement,
networking, and giving back to our community!
For more information about Kiddoz Inc., visit
www.kiddozplaycenter.com.
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KOHD News & the
U.S. Marine Corps Collecting “Toys For Tots”
KOHD News and the U.S. Marine Corps are
gathering "Toys for Tots" to help the children
of Central Oregon this holiday season. Now
through December 22nd, people can drop off new,
unwrapped toys at KOHD's studio, located at
63049 Lower Meadow Drive in Bend. Toys for kids
of all ages can be dropped off weekdays from 8
a.m.-5 p.m. Cash donations can also be made to
the “Toys for Tots” program at:
www.kohd.com/toysfortots.
All toys will be handed out to local children in
need, with the assistance of the Central Oregon
Salvation Army. December 23 through December 25,
toys will be delivered to families by the U.S.
Marine Corps and the Salvation Army, with
special coverage on KOHD News.
Help KOHD and the U.S. Marine Corps bring smiles
to the kids of Central Oregon this Christmas.
Donate today. For more information, please
contact Bryan Johnson, Director of Creative
Services for KOHD, at
bjohnson@kohd.com.
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Neil Kelly January
Design and Remoldeling Seminars
Neil Kelly Design/Build Remodeling starts its
series of 2009 design and remodeling seminars on
Saturday, January 10 at its Bend showroom. The
seminars are free.
At 9:30 a.m., certified master designer Kathleen
Donohue will present the latest in Kitchen and
Bath Design & Remodeling, reviewing good
designs, selection of cabinets, countertops,
appliances, fixtures and creation of an
efficient space.
At 10:45 a.m., designer-consultant Suzie Farley
Clarke will present a seminar on Countertops and
Floor Coverings, including the latest in
contemporary floor covering and countertop
materials. She will show product applications as
part of recent remodeling projects, discussing
the merits of each product in detail.
Further information on these free seminars or
the series is available on the web at
www.neilkelly.com or by calling 541-382-7580.
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Construction summit coming to Bend
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“Safety – Now and Tomorrow” focus of 2009
conference
The Department of Consumer and Business
Services, Occupational Safety and Health
Division (Oregon OSHA) is one of several
partners presenting the Mid-Oregon Construction
safety Summit at the Riverhouse Resort and
Conference Center in Bend on January 26, 2009.
Oregon OSHA Administrator Michael Wood will
deliver the keynote address.
The training, designed for residential and
commercial construction workers, is themed
“Safety – Now and Tomorrow.” Conference
attendees can choose from 16 different classes,
such as fall protection and forklift safety.
Some of the other topics include: Cost of
accidents, electrical safety, adult First
aid/CPR, safety boot camp for supervisors,
vehicle safety, and work zone safety/flagging.
The registration fee is $50, or $60 after
January 21, 2009. For the first-aid/CPR
certification class only, the cost is $40. For
more information or to register, go to
www.orosha.org/conferences.
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Small Farm
Business Concept Seeking Input
A small agricultural producer in Oregon’s
Mid-Willamette Valley is conducting a
feasibility study for a business related to
culinary tourism, wine tourism, and agritourism.
Partially funded by a U.S. Department of
Agriculture Value-Added Producer Grant, the
study includes a 5-10 minute survey to help
gauge consumer interest. People at least 21
years of age, who have done or plan to do some
traveling in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley, are
invited to share their opinions. Participation
is greatly appreciated and is helping a small
family farm. The survey is at
www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=B7ydRZOtHWwNxtiC8zjdTw_3d_3d
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OSU-Cascades Hosts Information Sessions for
Graduate Program in Counseling
OSU-Cascades invites individuals interested in
pursuing a graduate degree in counseling while
staying in Central Oregon to join Information
Sessions with the faculty and staff of the
Campus’ Master of Science in Counseling program.
OSU-Cascades’ graduate counseling program is a
part-time, three-year cohort model, where
students take the same classes at the same time.
Information sessions are the best way to learn
more about the counseling program. The sessions
cover program requirements and admissions
procedures, as well as the application process
and deadlines. The sessions will be held in
Cascades Hall on the OSU-Cascades campus on
College Way in Bend:
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. -
Saturday, January 10
6:00 to 7:00 p.m. -
Tuesday, January 13
The application deadline for the 2009-10 cohort
is February 2, 2009. Counseling classes begin in
June 2009.
Reservations are not necessary for the
information sessions. To learn more visit
www.osucascades.edu/academics/counseling
or call 541.322.3100.
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Feeding
Families 2008
Dream Dinners-Bend is
working to help feed at least 100 families.
Their goal is to have a week’s worth of meals
for each family during this holiday season. Just
a $20 donation can provide a six serving meal for a
family in need. Each family will receive a five
meal package consisting of: Classic Baked
Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon-crumb topping,
Chicken Tetrazzini, Chicken Enchiladas, Three
Cheese Pasta with Meatballs, and Classic Autumn
Pot Roast. Those who participate also have the
option of preparing the meals for the families.
If you have any questions call Dream Dinners at
318-7067.
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DCBS
Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon
OSHA) Workshop Events Planner
The following workplace safety and health
educational opportunities are being offered by
Oregon OSHA in the Bend area during January
2009. To register for the free workshops, fax
your request on company letterhead to (503)
947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA Web
site, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For
questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education,
call (503) 947-7443 or call toll-free within
Oregon, (888) 292-5247, Option 2.
Wednesday, January 14
8 a.m. to noon: Conducting an Accident
Investigation
Red Oaks Square
1230 NE Third St., Ste. A-115
Wednesday, January 14
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: What to Expect from an Oregon
OSHA Inspection
Red Oaks Square
1230 NE Third St., Ste. A-115
Thursday, January 15
8 a.m. to noon: Safety and Health Management –
The Basics
Red Oaks Square
1230 NE Third St., Ste. A-115
Thursday January 15
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Safety and the Supervisor
Red Oaks Square
1230 NE Third St., Ste. A-115
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777 NW Wall St, Ste 200
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 382-3221
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