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Food and Fun in October

(LINCOLN CITY, Ore.) - The Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce announces the coming of its first annual Artober Brewfest, October 22nd from 11am-6pm, to be held at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Highway 101 in Lincoln City.

Lincoln City Blood Drive

You Can Save Three People with your Blood Donation

(LINCOLN CITY, Ore.) - In order to help maintain an adequate blood supply for our nation, the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive, Friday, September 2, 2011. The Bloodmobile will be parked in the Chamber lot at 4039 NW Logan Road from 11am – 4pm.

The inaugural Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games

(Newport, Oregon) - The inaugural Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games presented by Toby Murry Toyota on June 10-11-12 will feature two unique events in addition to the traditional Highland Games contests of skill and strength. Both contests are intended to become traditions at the annual festival and will feature a $100 cash prize to the winners.

Garden Tour Highlights Keizer Area and Benefits Children’s Museum

(Salem, Oregon) - The 16th Annual Garden Tour and Plant Sale benefiting A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village will be held Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. This year’s tour will feature eight beautiful gardens in the heart of the Willamette Valley in Keizer, Oregon.

Governor Kitzhaber to Present Awards for Youth-Designed Healthy Living Projects

The contest was built around the four "pillars" of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" initiative.

(Salem, Oregon) - Nine groups of youth will be honored on May 4 at the state capital for their project proposals to Oregon Youth in Action (OYIA).

The projects range from creating a one-mile fitness trail in Salem to starting a vegetable garden at a youth correctional facility.

Largest One-Day food Drive in the World - Letter Carriers Food Drive

Distribution of emergency food remains at record high levels.

(Portland, Oregon) - Help stamp out hunger! It's easy. Simply place nonperishable food donations by your mailbox on the morning of Saturday, May 14, for the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Food Drive.

This is the one day of the year that all Americans have the opportunity - with the help of letter carriers - to easily donate food to help needy families in their community.

Sixth Annual Albany Teen Art Show Reception

(Albany, Oregon) - The sixth annual Albany Teen Art Show is on display at Albany City Hall through May, and a public reception to honor the work of 125 Albany-area teens will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011.

The reception will be in the Great Hall at City Hall, 333 Broadalbin St. SW., and is open to the public, artists and their friends and family.

Fifth Annual Willamette Volleyball Classic to be Held This Weekend

(Corvallis, Oregon) - Oregon State University is pleased to announce that it will host the Fifth Annual Willamette Volleyball on May 6-8.

The event will be capped by an exhibition match between Oregon State and Western Washington on Saturday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. in legendary Gill Coliseum. Admission is free to the event and fans can pick up the 2011 spring poster for autographs post-match.

Free Head and Neck Screening Offered by Salem Cancer Institute

(Salem, Oregon) - To promote awareness, regular exams and the importance of early detection, Salem Cancer Institute at Salem Hospital is offering a free head and neck cancer screening to the community on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Preservation Month Fair at the State Capitol in Salem

(Salem, Oregon) - May is National Historic Preservation Month and for Oregon communities throughout the state it's an opportunity to reflect on significant historic sites and buildings that help tell the stories of our past as well as to recognize contributions that individuals and organizations have made to local preservation projects.