July 24, 2006 Oregon events

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Tillamook June Dairy Festival
June 24, 2006 -- Tillamook
Children’s Parade – 10:30 am, Grand Parade – 11:00 am, Theme “Red, White & Moo”, Downtown Tillamook. Linda Kay Marshall, Parade Chairperson (503) 812-0591, P.O. or Tillamook Chamber of Commerce (503) 842-7525 / fax (503) 842-7526

Gary Grace Memorial Ride
June 24, 2006 -- Halfway
Sponsored by The Family of Gary Grace Ride starts at Pine Eagle High School parking lot on Main Street, at 9:00 am. Registration is $25.00 per bike, which ncludes a ride patch and pin. The ride will go over the beautiful North Pine route from Halfway to Joseph. The proceeds from the ride go to the Gary Grace Memorial Scholarship, benefiting local Pine Eagle High School seniors. For more information click here to send e-mail.

Seeding Our Future Garden Tour & Art Show
June 24, 2006 -- Tigard
Garden Tour features nine private gardens in Tigard and Tualatin including an American Hemerocallis (daylily) Society Display Garden and National Wildlife Federation Backyard Wildlife Habitat™. Tickets $15 at Al’s Garden Center, Backyard Bird Shop, Tigard and Tualatin High Schools. Art Show features garden art by selected Northwest artists. No ticket required. Benefits Tigard-Tualatin Schools Foundation. 10am - 4pm . Durham Elementary School, 8048 SW Shaffer Lane, Tigard, Tel: 503-431-4024

Fox Hollow/Deschutes County Mustangs Show.
June 24, 2006 -- Bend
Our 2nd annual Mustang and Ford Show. No charge admission. Phone: 541-815-9058, Event Coordinator: Steve Kelley. Event Homepage: http://www.deschutescountymustangs.com

Strawberry Mt. Wine, Brew & Art Festival
June 24, 2006 -- John Day
Fairgrounds, 541-575-0547

Savor the Valley
June 24, 2006 -- Cave Junction
A Benefit Food and Wine Celebration and auction for Siskiyou Community Health Center. Tickets are $50.00 per person and available at Siskiyou Health Center, US Bank-Grants Pass Downtown Branch, Bridgeview Vineyards and Winery, Home Valley Bank-Cave Junction Branch. Bridgeview Vineyards and Winery, 541-476-2700.

Annual Tillamook YMCA Milk Run
June 24, 2006 -- Tillamook
Run/Walk & Kids Course, 8:30 am, Tillamook YMCA, 610 Stillwell, Vontact: Don Schmidt 503-842-962

Hood Corvettes Annual Corvette Owners BBQ
June 24, 2006 -- Tigard
Hood Corvettes Annual Corvette Owners BBQ Hwy 99 & 217, Tigard, OR USA, Tigard, Oregon USA Saturday, June 24, 2006 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM CONTACT:
mthoodcorvettes@comcast.net Pre-registration by June 7th ($15.00) Registration Day of the show ($20.00) Lunch will be served. For more information:
http://www.mthoodcorvettes.com/ mailto:mthoodcorvettes@comcast.net

Wine Country Trolley Tours
June 24, 2006 -- Canyonville
Join us for a fantastic tour into the Land of Umpqua wine country on the Seven Feathers Trolley. Ride along viewing the beautiful countryside, then stop at four wineries and taste their luscious wines. Tour admission includes lunch at Melrose Vineyards. Tickets on sale April 24. Purchase tickets online at www.sevenfeathers.com, in person at the Box Office, or call Star Tickets Plus at 1-800-585-3737. Prices and dates subject to change. Advance tickets recommended. Must be 21 or older for winery tours. $37 per person

Basque Festival
June 24, 2006 -- Hines
Hines City Park beginning at 11:00 a.m. Basque food booth, dancing, weight lifting, tug-of-war, other games and entertainment. Dinner from 5:00 p.m. Tickets sold at the festival ($12.00 for adults; $5.00 for children). For more information, contact Maria Iturriaga at (541) 573-6641. Always the last weekend in June.

Annual Lions Club Classic & Antique Car Show
June 24, 2006 -- Cave Junction
Held at the Jubilee Park, Cave Junction. 8am - 4:30pm. Sponsored by the Cave Junction Lions Club. Free Admission to public. Car Registration is $20. at gate, 8am-11am (1980-older cars). Car Pre-registration by June 10th is $15. Drawings, food, activities. For more information, pre-register forms and times, please visit: cjlions.cavenet.com or call: 541-592-4103

Portland Royal Rosarians Tillamook Rose Planting Festival
June 24, 2006 -- Tillamook
10:00 am, Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, 2106 Second Street. Contact: Carol Brown, Director, 503-842-4553

100 Mile Poker Run for Cancer Research
June 24, 2006 -- St. Helens
Run starts at the Kozy Korner Cafe in St. Helens with registration starting at 9.00 am and bikes leaving at 10:00 am. Poker hands are $10.00 each and there is no limit on number of hands. Half the pot goes to the Cancer Society and the other half to winners. For more information call (503) 397-7909.

16th Annual Heritage Days Car Show
June 24, 2006 -- Clatskanie
Clatskanie Cruisers Presents: 16th Annual Heritage Days Car Show. Location: Clatskanie, Oregon, 15 miles West on Oregon US 30 from the Longview-Rainer Bridge, watch for signs. Park on the Grass at City Park. $12.00 Pre Reg~ $15.00 at Gate. Packets with Dash Plaques to first 300 vehicles. Lots of events and lots of trophies!

The Oregon Garden Party Birthday Celebration
June 24, 2006 -- Silverton
Oregon Gardens, Silverton (877) 674-2733 http://www.oregongarden.org

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Dinner on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train
June 24-27, 2006 -- Wallowa
The "Winding Waters Dinner Train" takes you through remote sections of northeast Oregon along the Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers. Dinner buffet features prime rib served in style in the dining car with china, linens and glassware. Wine available. Limited seating, departs Wallowa, OR, at 5 p.m.; 4 hour trip. Alegre Travel, 1-800-323-7330

Sesquicentennial Special Events
June 24-25, 2006 -- Aurora
Come join our celebration of 150 years since the founding of the Aurora Colony with living history exhibits of mid-1800's life, some hands-on. Excellent for children. $4.50 Adults / $3.50 Seniors & AAA / $2 Children. Sat. 11am-4pm; Sun. noon-4pm. Old Aurora Colony Museum at 2nd & Liberty Streets, Aurora (503) 678-5754 http://www.auroracolonymuseum.com

Tillamook County Rodeo
June 24-25, 2006 -- Tillamook
Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 Third Street. Contact: Bob Wester, Tillamook County Rodeo Association, 503-842-2324, email: beach@oregoncoast.com

Summer Kite Festival and International Sport Kite Competition
June 24-26, 2006 -- Lincoln City
Demonstrations, contests, kite-building workshops and more. D River Wayside. 800-452-2151.

Rooster Crow & Car Show
June 24-25, 2006 -- Rogue River
Parade on Saturday - 10am Car Show on Sunday. Contact: Daren Jahn 541-582-0242

Salem World Beat Festival
June 24-25, 2006
A two-day, non-stop program of international food, music, dance, arts and crafts. The World Beat features more than 125 performances, demonstrations and workshops, three processions and dragon boat races on the Willamette River. Saturday, 10am-11pm; Sunday, 11am-6pm. $3 per person suggested donation. Waterfront Park, Salem (503) 581-2004 http://www.WorldBeatFestival.org

12th Annual ICS Chili Cookoff
June 24-25, 2006 -- Canyonville
Stay cool outside under the big tent at the 12th Annual Chili Cookoff. Enjoy the day sampling chili and salsa, then vote for your favorite! Proceeds benefit the Myrtle Creek Lions Club. Call Bob Chaney at 541-863-5233 for cookoff entry information. Booths open at 10 a.m. FREE Admission. Chili Tasting Kits $1 www.SevenFeathers.com 10:00 AM

EDGE & TA - Branch 15 Swap Meet
June 24-25, 2006 -- Brooks
Largest early heritage equipment swap meet on the West Coast. More than 100 vendors expected. Antique Powerland Museum, I-5 Exit 263, Brooks, (503) 393-2424. http://www.Antiquepowerland.com

Ongoing Events:

Rockhound Pow Wow
June 22-25, 2006 -- Prineville
At the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville. For more info contact the Prineville-Crook County Chamber at 447-6304.

Annual Classic Car Show
June 23-24, 2006 -- Cave Junction
Jubilee Park, Antique Classic Car Show, Dance, BBQ, and Live Band, 8-4. Sponsored by Cave Junction Lions Club. Contact: Bobette 541-592-2238

Relay For Life
June 23-24, 2006 -- Woodburn
Phone: 503-982-8221

The Ultimate Dance Experience Dance Camps
June 23-24, 2006 -- Salem
The Inspiration Dance Company at the Salem Family YMCA is proud to host these dance camps. Professional dancers and instructors from throughout the NW will be a part of these camps. The camps will focus on Lyrical Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and Technique. We have something for everyone from Beginning dancers to the more advanced performer. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Ages 6-10 year olds. $65. 9am-2pm. Crossler Middle School, Salem (503) 399-2784

Iron Horse Bike Rally
June 23-25, 2006 -- Selma
Lake Selmac Campground -- One of the best biker parties in the northwest. Live entertainment, bike show, biker rodeo, calendar girl bike wash, poker run and much more! 541-659-5595

A French Harvest - Lavender & Antique Festival
June 23-25, 2006 -- Silverton
Pick fresh lavender, feed the trout in the pond; enjoy live music and lavender cooking demos. Antiques in the barn, lavender baked goods, wine tasting, etc. 10am-6pm. Parking $1 or 2 cans of food for food bank. Havenhill Lavender Farm, Silverton (503) 873-0396 http://www.havenhilllavender.com

Pacific Crest Triathlon
June 23-25, 2006 -- Sunriver
Annual event in and around Sunriver. Ironman, half-ironman, duathlon, kids races and much more. For more information connie@racecenter.com or phone AA Sports at (503) 644-6822.

Rooster Crow
June 23-25, 2006 -- Rogue River
These days, the Rooster Crow shares the spotlight during what has become an entire weekend of activities, including one of the area's largest and best summer parades, the National Human Crow contest, a classic car show, a quilt show, entertainment, arts and crafts and food. Contact: 541-582-0242

Chinook Winds Casino 11th Anniversary
June 23-25, 2006 -- Lincoln City
FMI contact 888-CHINOOK. Anniversary fireworks on June 24th.

Umpqua Valley Summer Arts Festival
June 23-25, 2006 -- Roseburg
By far the biggest event for The Arts Center held annually during the last weekend in June, the Summer Arts Festival is a merging of food, drink and art that draws over 15,000 people over three days. Many artists from in and around Douglas county attend this event. Umpqua Valley Arts Center. Phone: 800-444-9584, 541-672-9731, info@visitroseburg.com

Northwest Strings Summit
June 23-25, 2006 -- North Plains
Annual festival held at Horning's Hideout near Portland features outstanding acts of today. Phone: 866-PIM-BOOK or 303-444-0500 Email Address: info@stringsummit.com

Same Time Next Year
June 23-July 9, 2006 -- Silverton
Adult comedy: follows a love affair between people who rendezvous once a year. Twenty five years of manners, morals and attitudes are hilariously mirrored by the lovers. Child/Senior $6 & Adult $9. Fri/Sat at 8pm and Sun at 2pm. Brush Creek Playhouse, Silverton (503) 873-5905
http://www.brushcreekplayhouse.org

Cascade Head Music Festival
June 22-24, 2006 -- Lincoln City
The Cascade Head Music Festival has been called, "A little jewel in the form of a festival—small enough to be supported by the area but high enough in quality to qualify as a world class artistic endeavor." This classical chamber music series returns to Lincoln City for the 19th year. As a music critic for the Oregonian has said, "The truth? There are times when the Cascade Head Music Festival is as good as it gets. On an American night, in an American town, in a beautiful cloister that isn't a cloister after all." St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church every Thur and Sat. FMI 541-994-5333

Oregon Bach Festival
June 22-July 9, 2006 -- Eugene
Artistic director and conductor Helmuth Rilling leads two weeks of choral-orchestral concerts centering on the music and wide-ranging influence of J.S. Bach. Set amid the lush forests and scenic rivers of Eugene and the Willamette Valley, the Grammy-winning festival also includes chamber music, family events, and educational programs in "a musical enterprise virtually without equal in America." (LA Times) Hult Center for the Performing Arts and the University of Oregon.800-457-1486 bachfest@uoregon.edu

Art at Bandon Public Library
June 1-30, 2006 -- Bandon
Featuring: Photographs by Claudine Hundhausen and a display by Bandon Playhouse. Viewing during library open hours. Bandon Public Library 541-347-9616

Paintings by Paula Strand
June 2-30, 2006 -- Grants Pass
Historic Schmidt House, 508 SW 5th St, Grants Pass. Please call 479-7827 for further information

Art Exhibit
June 4-25, 2006 -- Klamath Falls
Klamath Art Gallery Exhibit, 120 Riverside Drive. Watercolor and acrylics, drawings and photography of Joanne Vernes, Bev Fairclo-Ott, and Debbie Smith. Gallery hours are Thursday thru Sunday, 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.

Britt Festival
June 7 to mid September, 2006 -- Jacksonville
Portland conductor John Trudeau and several friends were visiting Southern Oregon and stumbled upon the former hillside estate of Jacksonville pioneer Peter Britt. Being musicians, they immediately noticed an amazing resonance to the hillside's acoustics. Combined with the gorgeous view of the valley in the distance, they decided the hillside would be the perfect site for concerts. With a maximum capacity of 2,200, Britt is financially able to afford world-class artists while maintaining an intimate atmosphere. Phone: 541-773-6077, info@brittfest.org

The Odd Couple
June 16-July 2, 2006 -- Bandon
Bandon Playhouse presents 'The Odd Couple' A Funny Family Play. Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m Sprague Community Theater call (541) 347-2383.

Oregon Skateboard Farm 2006 Camps
June 16-August 18, 2006 -- Salem
Our ALLSTAR Adventures Oregon Skateboard Camp @ the Oregon Skateboard Farm will allow you to explore the great state of Oregon as only a skateboarder can! 4-day camps throughout the summer. $149-$495. http://www.allstartrips.com/oregon-farmexp.html Salem Oregon Skateboard Farm, Salem (970) 372-4564

Roy Lichetenstein: Prints 1957-1997
June16-August 27, 2006 -- Eugene
This exhibition features nearly 80 Roy Lichtenstein works, spanning the career of one of the most important artists of the twentieth century. Don’t miss the chance to see this retrospective view of America’s Pop Art master in this exhibition’s only showing in Oregon. ordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Debbie Williamson-Smith, (541) 346-0942

Ebony! Carvings of the Makonde
June 19-September 4, 2006 -- Portland
This intriguing exhibit features the world's largest Makonde carving – a 12-foot long crocodile carved from one ebony tree – along with many other fascinating pieces created by Makonde artists of East Africa. 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM. World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland. For More Information: 503-228-1367 http://www.worldforestry.org

Todd Bauer, Sue Moir and Ronald Rasch
June 19-24, 2006 -- Hillsboro
The Glenn and Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center presents an exhibition of artwork by Todd Bauer, Sue Moir and Ronald Rasch. Both abstract painters, Todd Bauer and Ronald Rasch work within a similar motif, the circle, but with different results. Sue Moir is a functional and non-functional glass artist. Moir’s work, varying from elegant decorative vases to organically shaped art pieces, provides a comfortable meeting place between the two painters diverse styles. The Arts Center, located at 527 East Main Street in Hillsboro, Oregon, will host an opening reception with the artists from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 2. This event is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be open to the public Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm, Friday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center Gallery 527 East Main Street Hillsboro, OR 97123.
For More Information: Carl Annala 503 615 3485, carla@ci.hillaboro.or.us http://www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/wcac