Benefit Softball Tournament for the Lukesic family

The Lukesic family has lost a son and two youg grandchildren in a car accident on the 2nd of August.  Friends, family and co-workers are trying to raise money to help thge families in their time of need.  There will be a benefit softball tournament on September 20th and 21st at Bryant and Timber Linn parks.  The fee is $250 per team with all the proceeds going to the Lukesic family.  For more information, contact Fred Nesbit at svalleytiger@netzero.net. 

Lebanon Optimists Orientation

Everyone is invited to the Optimist Wanted Orientation at the Lebanon Boys and Girls Club 305 S 5th st. at 6pm Tuesday September 30th.  Please RSVP by 7pm MOnday September 22nd by email to lebanonoptimistclub@comcast.net.  Or you can call 503-949-4401.  It will be a 2hr meeting to learn what the Lebanon Optimist Club does for the community.  If you would like to be a member, please attend this meeting.  For more information, visit the Lebanon Optimist Club website.

Chuckles for Charity Comedy/auction

Save the Pets!  Help homeless animals find loving homes by attending Chuckles for Charity Friday AUgust 29th at the McDonald Theatre in Eugene.  Laugh with Eugene's very own Slug Queen, Leanne Jashway Bryant.  Tickets are $10, and each gets you into a drawing for a Las Vegas Getaway.  Other comedians include the infamous Newman, Randy Mendez, Melody Dodd and Cody Smith. After that, it's the Best of Eugene Orchestra with the Sisters of Soul.  Doors open at 6:30 with fabulous silent auctions and Bill Shreve and Paul Biondi Project.  Proceeds will benefit Save the Pets animal adoption center.  Tickets available at all Safeway and Ticketwest locations, Sweet Potato Pie or the McDonald Theatre online ticketing service.   For more information, call 683-PETS

Linn Benton Young Marines

Stop by the Young Marine Booth at the Albany Rifle and Gun Club fall gun show at the Linn County Fair grounds on Sept. 27th and 28th. Let your kids be photographed in camo sitting on a Recon ATV.  While you're there, ask about the Young Marine Program and see how you can get started.  become a leader in your school, community and at home.  learn discipline, respect for yourself, and others.  oh ya!  Young Marines have fun too!  Join the Young Marines today.

Girl Scout Celebration

Girl Scouts of Santiam Council is holding a "council celebration" event for all  past and current Girl Scouts on Saturday September 13th from 10 to 1 at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany.  The event will include a display of historical uniforms, handbooks, scrapbooks, and pictures.  Activities will include crafts, singing, a scavenger hunt, and special visit from the founder of Girl Scouts.  Visit www.girlscoutsofsantiam.org for more information.

Movies and Music in the park

Independence has a community Summer Music/Movies Series   with movies on Thursday nights and concerts on Friday nights in July and August in  the Riverview Park Amphitheater at Main and C Street.  Events are free and open to the public.

Following is our schedule for the remainder of the summer:
 
July 18 - Joe Shinkle & 99W (Country)
July 24 - Movie
July 25 - The Dimes (Rock & Roll)
July 31 - Movie
August 1 - Ty Curtis Band (Blues/Rock/Funk)
August 7 - Movie
August 8 - Courtney Jones (Pop, R&B)
August 14 - Movie
August 15 - Roundhouse (Bluegrass)
August 21 - Movie
August 22 - Rose in the Heather (Celtic)
August 28 - Movie
August 29 - Alexis (Country)

Music begins at 7:30, movies begin at dusk
 

Would you like to submit a community event?

If you would like to submit a public service announcement to air on the 5 Bi-Coastal Media Valley Radio stations,  please fax the information to 541-928-1261, or email to angiefoster@bicoastalmedia.com.  Please give us two weeks, or more, notice to allow maximum advertising. We are unable to determine in advance how often, or when your PSA will be mentioned on air.  Because this is a free service, our staff is obligated to fulfill paid announcements first.

Free Dental Clinic

Open daily for low income school age youth who do not have health insurance.  Referrals are made through Christine Kulonis, the Corvallis School District nurse at 757-4527.  Dr. Ken Johnson will volunteer his services for 60 hours each month and see approximately 40 children each month.  Volunteer hygienists are on hand as well.  For more information, contact Helen Higgins at 757-1909 ext. 201