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The following is a list of needs from nonprofit and other groups that provide community services.
Saturday, June 02, 2007 | 1 comment(s)
Performers are sought for Fair
The Coos County Fair is seeking performing artists, horticulturists and demonstrators to participate in the 2007 Coos County Fair on July 24-28.
The Coos County Fair will be held at the Myrtle Point Fairgrounds and the fair organizers are seeking a variety of entertainers. The fair should feature regional entertainers, displays and workshops.
For more information, those interested can call Cindy at 572-2002.
Seafood Festival vender applications
The Charleston Seafood Festival Committee is accepting vendor applications for the 18th-Annual Seafood Festival on Aug. 18 and 19, at the Charleston Marina.
The committee is seeking all types of vendors, arts and crafts exhibitors, outdoor recreation and marine or wildlife educational displays, games, family activities and entertainment for the two-day event.
Applications are available by calling 888-4875 or visiting the Web site at www.charlestonmarina.com. The deadline is Aug. 10, but exhibitors are encouraged to register early.
Hospice volunteers sought along coast
Hospice volunteers are being sought for the Bandon, Coos Bay, North Bend and Reedsport areas.
Training sessions will be held at each location in the evenings, at a time convenient to the volunteers.
For more information, those interested can call (800) 839-9972.
Funds sought for defibrillator
The Reedsport Volunteer Fire Department is seeking community support to purchase automatic external defibrillators.
Heart attack is one of the leading causes of death in this country. Studies have shown that early access to defibrillation gives the best chance of surviving a sudden onset heart attack, according to a Reedsport Volunteer Fire Department press release.
With quick access to automatic external defibrillators and trained people to give aid, a patient is more likely to survive until emergency medical assistance is available.
The Reedsport Fire Department, in conjunction with the Reedsport Police Department and Lower Umpqua emergency services, is asking for public support for its defibrillator program.
The department is collecting donations to purchase defibrillators to place in the local elementary and high schools and the Lower Umpqua Senior Center.
Each unit costs approximately $1,800, including a storage case.
For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation, those interested can contact the Reedsport Fire Department at 271-2423, or by U.S. Mail at 124 N. Fourth St., Reedsport, OR, 97467.
Scouts seek pop cans
Girl Scout troop 456 is seeking empty soda cans to raise money for a trip to “Our Cabana,” an international Girl Scout center near Mexico City. The troop's six local teenage members will spend nine days this summer, with dozens of other Girl Scouts from around the world. To donate cans, those interested can call Laurel at 756-3766, Cindy at 756-1438, or Gayla at 756-2785.
Clothing, supplies sought for disasters
The Oregon Pacific Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking new sweat suits, in adult and youth sizes; flip-flops in all sizes; and new quilts or blankets to give to people whose homes are damaged in fires and other disasters.
Financial donations are always needed to support local programs, including disaster relief, armed forces emergency services, health and safety services, youth services and blood services. Those with items to donate can call Rachel Frank at 888-6238 or e-mail frankr@oregonpacific.redcross.org.
Habitat store seeks building materials
Don't dump - donate! Give new life to reusable materials from remodeling or construction projects and surplus and outdated stock. Support the mission of ReStore, recycling reusable resources in the local community. For more information or to arrange a pickup, those interested can call 888-1103.
Bandon VA clinic in need of volunteers
The Veterans Affairs Bandon Clinic has volunteer opportunities open for individuals to drive a government vehicle to transport and deliver supplies to and from the VA Bandon Clinic to the VA Roseburg Medical Center, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays. Relief drivers also are needed for other days of the week.
A physical examination, valid driver's license, personal insurance and a background check are required.
For more information, those interested can call Beth Caldwell at the VA Bandon Clinic at 347-1014.
American Red Cross needs volunteers
The Oregon Pacific Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help with registration at tables to check in blood donors, assist with the canteens, give out juice and cookies and assure donors are ready to leave. Donations of cookies also are welcome, and can be dropped off at the local office at 1165-D Newmark Ave., in Coos Bay, during regular business hours.
There are two shifts for each blood drive, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m.
For more information, those interested can call Rachel Frank at 888-6238.
The Coos County Fair is seeking performing artists, horticulturists and demonstrators to participate in the 2007 Coos County Fair on July 24-28.
The Coos County Fair will be held at the Myrtle Point Fairgrounds and the fair organizers are seeking a variety of entertainers. The fair should feature regional entertainers, displays and workshops.
For more information, those interested can call Cindy at 572-2002.
Seafood Festival vender applications
The Charleston Seafood Festival Committee is accepting vendor applications for the 18th-Annual Seafood Festival on Aug. 18 and 19, at the Charleston Marina.
The committee is seeking all types of vendors, arts and crafts exhibitors, outdoor recreation and marine or wildlife educational displays, games, family activities and entertainment for the two-day event.
Applications are available by calling 888-4875 or visiting the Web site at www.charlestonmarina.com. The deadline is Aug. 10, but exhibitors are encouraged to register early.
Hospice volunteers sought along coast
Hospice volunteers are being sought for the Bandon, Coos Bay, North Bend and Reedsport areas.
Training sessions will be held at each location in the evenings, at a time convenient to the volunteers.
For more information, those interested can call (800) 839-9972.
Funds sought for defibrillator
The Reedsport Volunteer Fire Department is seeking community support to purchase automatic external defibrillators.
Heart attack is one of the leading causes of death in this country. Studies have shown that early access to defibrillation gives the best chance of surviving a sudden onset heart attack, according to a Reedsport Volunteer Fire Department press release.
With quick access to automatic external defibrillators and trained people to give aid, a patient is more likely to survive until emergency medical assistance is available.
The Reedsport Fire Department, in conjunction with the Reedsport Police Department and Lower Umpqua emergency services, is asking for public support for its defibrillator program.
The department is collecting donations to purchase defibrillators to place in the local elementary and high schools and the Lower Umpqua Senior Center.
Each unit costs approximately $1,800, including a storage case.
For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation, those interested can contact the Reedsport Fire Department at 271-2423, or by U.S. Mail at 124 N. Fourth St., Reedsport, OR, 97467.
Scouts seek pop cans
Girl Scout troop 456 is seeking empty soda cans to raise money for a trip to “Our Cabana,” an international Girl Scout center near Mexico City. The troop's six local teenage members will spend nine days this summer, with dozens of other Girl Scouts from around the world. To donate cans, those interested can call Laurel at 756-3766, Cindy at 756-1438, or Gayla at 756-2785.
Clothing, supplies sought for disasters
The Oregon Pacific Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking new sweat suits, in adult and youth sizes; flip-flops in all sizes; and new quilts or blankets to give to people whose homes are damaged in fires and other disasters.
Financial donations are always needed to support local programs, including disaster relief, armed forces emergency services, health and safety services, youth services and blood services. Those with items to donate can call Rachel Frank at 888-6238 or e-mail frankr@oregonpacific.redcross.org.
Habitat store seeks building materials
Don't dump - donate! Give new life to reusable materials from remodeling or construction projects and surplus and outdated stock. Support the mission of ReStore, recycling reusable resources in the local community. For more information or to arrange a pickup, those interested can call 888-1103.
Bandon VA clinic in need of volunteers
The Veterans Affairs Bandon Clinic has volunteer opportunities open for individuals to drive a government vehicle to transport and deliver supplies to and from the VA Bandon Clinic to the VA Roseburg Medical Center, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays. Relief drivers also are needed for other days of the week.
A physical examination, valid driver's license, personal insurance and a background check are required.
For more information, those interested can call Beth Caldwell at the VA Bandon Clinic at 347-1014.
American Red Cross needs volunteers
The Oregon Pacific Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help with registration at tables to check in blood donors, assist with the canteens, give out juice and cookies and assure donors are ready to leave. Donations of cookies also are welcome, and can be dropped off at the local office at 1165-D Newmark Ave., in Coos Bay, during regular business hours.
There are two shifts for each blood drive, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m.
For more information, those interested can call Rachel Frank at 888-6238.
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