Oregon Rush Soccer Club announced that it will be fielding a Women’s Premier League Soccer Team in 2011, and will feature the Trusted Sports Foundation as their official non-profit partner. The partnership will focus on motivating kids to thrive in life through sports participation. As part of a new fundraising initiative called “Kids In The Game,” these two organizations are working together to ensure youth from all walks of life have opportunities to engage in athletics.
As the newest member of the WPSL, Oregon Rush will be bringing together current and former Rush players, as well as ex-collegiate players who reside in Central Oregon. The team is for current high school, college and older women, and is part of the largest women’s soccer league in the United States. “We have an incredibly talented team, and a good mix of youthful enthusiasm and experienced players who play at a very high level,” stated Oregon Rush Head Coach and Executive Director John O’Sullivan. “We are thrilled to offer a top level experience for our current and former players, and a place for top collegiate players to spend their summers and play a very high level of soccer.”
Rush is also using their new women’s team to raise the visibility of sports as a critical positive developmental tool for the next generation of Americans. The team will be wearing the “Kids In The Game” logo on their jerseys to highlight their commitment to providing sports opportunities to all children regardless of experience, ability, and finances.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Ben Harper’s August Show to Benefit BendAid Art & Music Programs
Monqui Presents and Les Schwab Amphitheater announce Ben Harper’s show (August 26, 2011) will donate $1.00 per ticket sold to BendAid’s dedicated music programs under the direction of Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools. Through the Ben Harper show and other events during the year, BendAid is establishing a sustainable program to assist significant programs such as Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools.
With school budgets experiencing major cuts recently, BendAid believes the local community needs to assist arts and cultural programs in the local community and schools.
Purchase your Ben Harper tickets today and support local K-12 music programs: http://ticketfly/benharperbend
LSA Schedule: http://www.bendconcerts.com/
Monqui NW events/info: http://www.monqui.com/
Education Foundation: www.bendlapineschoolsfoundation.org/
BendAid: http://www.bendaidmusic.com/ and info@bendaidmusic.com
With school budgets experiencing major cuts recently, BendAid believes the local community needs to assist arts and cultural programs in the local community and schools.
Purchase your Ben Harper tickets today and support local K-12 music programs: http://ticketfly/benharperbend
LSA Schedule: http://www.bendconcerts.com/
Monqui NW events/info: http://www.monqui.com/
Education Foundation: www.bendlapineschoolsfoundation.org/
BendAid: http://www.bendaidmusic.com/ and info@bendaidmusic.com
Stand on Liquid's Demo Daze and Warehouse Open House event is today, May 24th!
Stand on Liquid will have dozens of boards to demo at River Bend Park from 2pm- 5pm, including amazing brands such as Lakeshore Paddleboards, C4, Tahoe SUP, Riviera, Ron House, 404, Gerry Lopez, and Hovie.
If you are a new SUPer, don’t worry! Instruction and guidance will be provided by SOL staff and….wait for it……big wave surf legend Gerry Lopez!
Following the afternoon paddle session join them for music, brew and hot board deals in their new warehouse located at 1320 SE Reed Market Rd.
If you have trouble finding it, just listen for some music and follow your nose towards the BBQ. Gotta stand up to get down! See you there.
If you are a new SUPer, don’t worry! Instruction and guidance will be provided by SOL staff and….wait for it……big wave surf legend Gerry Lopez!
Following the afternoon paddle session join them for music, brew and hot board deals in their new warehouse located at 1320 SE Reed Market Rd.
If you have trouble finding it, just listen for some music and follow your nose towards the BBQ. Gotta stand up to get down! See you there.
Friday, May 20, 2011
The Environmental Center brings Bag It! the movie to McMenamins
One night only on May 25th
Senate Bill 536 is currently working its way through Salem. The bill prohibits the use of single use plastic bags at retail check outs in Oregon. Oregonians use an estimated 1.7 billion plastic checkout bags every year. Plastic pollution has become a critical problem in our oceans, accounting for as much as 90 percent of the estimated 100 million tons of toxic trash that spirals 500 miles off the Oregon Coast. The movie, Bag It! takes a look at our daily use and dependence on plastic. “It’s a timely film considering what is happening with Senate Bill 536 right now,” says Mike Riley, Executive Director of the Environmental Center. “Hopefully the film will give us all a better understanding of why moving away from plastic bags and plastic in general, is an important step in protecting human health and the health of our environment.”
The film will play at 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm). Tickets will be sold at the door for $5 each. COCC students with valid ID get in free thanks to the Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholars program at COCC. For more information visit the Environmental Center’s website at www.envirocenter.org.
More about the film:
Bag It follows “everyman” Jeb Berrier as he navigates our plastic world. Jeb is not a radical environmentalist, but an average American who decides to take a closer look at our cultural love affair with plastics. Jeb’s journey in this documentary film starts with simple questions: Are plastic bags really necessary? What are plastic bags made from? What happens to plastic bags after they are discarded? What he learns quickly grows far beyond plastic bags.
What he discovers is shocking. Learn more about the film at http://www.bagitmovie.com/.
About The Environmental Center:
The Environmental Center’s mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. We translate sustainability into practical, local action to help create a healthy future for people and the planet.
Our programs incorporate education and advocacy to advance our vision of a sustainable Central Oregon. Find us on the web at www.envirocenter.org or at our public facility at 16 NW Kansas Avenue in downtown Bend, Oregon.
Shauna Quistorff
Director of Communication & Development
541-385-6908 x12
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Awbrey Glen Golf Club Gears Up for Spring with Family-friendly Events
As the days grow longer and milder weather approaches, moms across Central Oregon are once again on the lookout for fun, healthy family activities. One option to consider: Awbrey Glen Golf Club http://www.awbreyglen.com/. With monthly Kid'z Klub activities, a playground and events like the annual Junior Golf Camp, northwest Bend's private golf club makes it easy to enjoy time outdoors as a family.Awbrey Glen Golf Club offers several different levels of family memberships. Many include full access to all Club amenities, including the restaurant, golf, swimming, fitness, family events, wine events, fly-fishing at the club's private lake, invitations to Club social activities, and much more.
Upcoming kid-friendly events include the Kid'z Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 12; a father-son/daughter golf tournament on Sunday, June 19; and the Club's Junior Golf Camp June 21-23.
"Parents might not immediately think of a golf club as a kid-friendly place, but here at Awbrey Glen Golf Club, we work hard to make the whole family feel welcome," stated Awbrey Glen Golf Club Membership Director Keith Kessaris. "Kids can have fun here. It allows families to stay active together in a way everyone can enjoy."
Awbrey Glen Golf Club is home to Central Oregon's only five-hole par three golf learning course. The award-winning club's lush18-hole championship golf course stretches out over 7,000 yards and challenges seasoned and novice golfers alike. On June 13-16, the Club will host the Pacific Northwest PGA 2011 Oregon Open. Learn more about Awbrey Glen Golf Club and view all the Club's scheduled events at http://www.awbreyglen.com/.
Contact:
Anne-Marie Daggett
the marketing dept.
541-330-6420
amg@marketingdept.net
Monday, May 16, 2011
Lahaina Galleries 35th Anniversary!
Meet ten world-class artists Sunday, June 26th, from 11am – 2pm
Lahaina Galleries is celebrating their 35th anniversary in Bend and you are invited! Ten artists from around the globe will be at the gallery showcasing new works that will range from paintings and etched metal to leather and rare carved gem sculptures.
Artists attending: Russian realist, Alexei Butirskiy, Chinese impressionist, Thomas Leung, German innovative etched-metal, Andreas Nottebohm, Taiwanese leather sculpture, Liu Miao Chan, California impressionist, James Scoppettone, Japanese master, Hisashi Otsuka, Northwestern colorist, Donna Young, Canadian National Geographic acclaimed gem sculptor, Lyle Sopel and the Italian master-realists, Alessio & Marcello Bugagiar.
Lahaina Galleries is located in the Old Mill District on the Deschutes River in Bend.
For more info visit http://www.lahainagalleries.com/, Lahaina Galleries on Facebook, or call: 541-388-4404
Lahaina Galleries is celebrating their 35th anniversary in Bend and you are invited! Ten artists from around the globe will be at the gallery showcasing new works that will range from paintings and etched metal to leather and rare carved gem sculptures.
Artists attending: Russian realist, Alexei Butirskiy, Chinese impressionist, Thomas Leung, German innovative etched-metal, Andreas Nottebohm, Taiwanese leather sculpture, Liu Miao Chan, California impressionist, James Scoppettone, Japanese master, Hisashi Otsuka, Northwestern colorist, Donna Young, Canadian National Geographic acclaimed gem sculptor, Lyle Sopel and the Italian master-realists, Alessio & Marcello Bugagiar.
Lahaina Galleries is located in the Old Mill District on the Deschutes River in Bend.
For more info visit http://www.lahainagalleries.com/, Lahaina Galleries on Facebook, or call: 541-388-4404
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Major Stand Up Paddle Event to Take Place in Bend on Father’s Day Weekend
The first annual Northwest Community Credit Union Bend Paddleboard Challenge will take place at Riverbend Park on Saturday, June 18. The Challenge will include three competitive events: a six-mile long course, a two-mile short course, and a judged “Expression Session.” Contestants and spectators will also have the opportunity to try out the latest gear from popular SUP manufacturers like KIALOA and Surftech.
The spectator-friendly course will run from Riverbend Park, just past Bill Healy Memorial Bridge, through the “Old Mill stretch” of the Deschutes River, and back (three times for the six-mile event and once for the two-mile event).
All proceeds of the 2011 Northwest Community Credit Union Bend Paddleboard Challenge will be divided equally between the Bend Paddle Trail Alliance (BPTA) and the Bend Recreation Foundation Scholarship Fund. “It’s very important to us to give back to our wonderful community,” says Lainey Booth, one of the organizers of the Challenge and co-owner of local SUP shop, Stand Up Paddle Bend. “We’re excited to raise awareness about the BPTA’s efforts to improve the Colorado Dam and build a whitewater park at Miller Landing. That project will have a terrific effect on Bend’s economy,” she says.
Because the 2011 Northwest Community Credit Union Bend Paddleboard Challenge will be one of the first races to count toward the World Paddle Association’s recently announced Pacific Northwest championship, many high-profile SUP athletes are expected to compete.
Matt Purvis, Marketing Vice President of title sponsor Northwest Community Credit Union, says it was a natural decision to support the Challenge. “We celebrate everything ‘northwest.’ The Northwest Community Credit Union Bend Paddleboard Challenge is the perfect place to meet our current and future members and support a great community event,” he says.
All contestants will be invited to attend a VIP pre-party, hosted by Northwest Community Credit Union, on Friday, June 17th.
Well-known Portland paddler, Karen Wrenn, who has finished impressively in SUP events all around the world and recently made history by becoming the first person to paddle consecutively between all eight Channel Islands, will be teaching a paddling clinic on Friday, June 17th so that athletes can learn new skills to utilize in the Challenge.
To register for the 2011 Northwest Community Credit Union Bend Paddleboard Challenge or for more information, readers can visit www.BendPaddleboardChallenge.com, email Info@BendPaddleboardChallenge.com, call 541.639.2655, or drop by Stand Up Paddle Bend or the Bend or Redmond branches of Northwest Community Credit Union.
The 2011 Northwest Community Credit Union Bend Paddleboard Challenge is proudly supported by Stand Up Paddle Magazine, Robberson Ford Lincoln Mercury Mazda, Cascade Lakes Brewing Company, Clear 101.7, KTVZ, Fox Central Oregon, and Stand Up Paddle Bend
The spectator-friendly course will run from Riverbend Park, just past Bill Healy Memorial Bridge, through the “Old Mill stretch” of the Deschutes River, and back (three times for the six-mile event and once for the two-mile event).
All proceeds of the 2011 Northwest Community Credit Union Bend Paddleboard Challenge will be divided equally between the Bend Paddle Trail Alliance (BPTA) and the Bend Recreation Foundation Scholarship Fund. “It’s very important to us to give back to our wonderful community,” says Lainey Booth, one of the organizers of the Challenge and co-owner of local SUP shop, Stand Up Paddle Bend. “We’re excited to raise awareness about the BPTA’s efforts to improve the Colorado Dam and build a whitewater park at Miller Landing. That project will have a terrific effect on Bend’s economy,” she says.
Because the 2011 Northwest Community Credit Union Bend Paddleboard Challenge will be one of the first races to count toward the World Paddle Association’s recently announced Pacific Northwest championship, many high-profile SUP athletes are expected to compete.
Matt Purvis, Marketing Vice President of title sponsor Northwest Community Credit Union, says it was a natural decision to support the Challenge. “We celebrate everything ‘northwest.’ The Northwest Community Credit Union Bend Paddleboard Challenge is the perfect place to meet our current and future members and support a great community event,” he says.
All contestants will be invited to attend a VIP pre-party, hosted by Northwest Community Credit Union, on Friday, June 17th.
Well-known Portland paddler, Karen Wrenn, who has finished impressively in SUP events all around the world and recently made history by becoming the first person to paddle consecutively between all eight Channel Islands, will be teaching a paddling clinic on Friday, June 17th so that athletes can learn new skills to utilize in the Challenge.
To register for the 2011 Northwest Community Credit Union Bend Paddleboard Challenge or for more information, readers can visit www.BendPaddleboardChallenge.com, email Info@BendPaddleboardChallenge.com, call 541.639.2655, or drop by Stand Up Paddle Bend or the Bend or Redmond branches of Northwest Community Credit Union.
The 2011 Northwest Community Credit Union Bend Paddleboard Challenge is proudly supported by Stand Up Paddle Magazine, Robberson Ford Lincoln Mercury Mazda, Cascade Lakes Brewing Company, Clear 101.7, KTVZ, Fox Central Oregon, and Stand Up Paddle Bend
Tumalo Creek will have over a hundred and fifty boats to demo the day after the Pole, Pedal, Paddle
Did you miss Spring Paddlefest or are you still looking to find a boat that is just the right fit? On Sunday, May 22, 2011 Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe will host its annual Post-PPP Demo Day from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the lawn behind the shop. Tumalo Creek’s demo fleet will triple in size in order to provide for the huge demand during race day. Kayaking experts will be on hand to help answer questions, fit paddlers into boats, and offer advice.
This is a unique opportunity for new paddlers to try out a wide variety of boats. Advanced paddlers looking to upgrade will also benefit by gaining a hands-on knowledge of what is available before investing in a new boat.
Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe has been proudly supporting the Pole, Pedal, Paddle with safety boaters for eleven years running.
For more information contact Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe at 541.317.9407 or 411@tumalocreek.com
This is a unique opportunity for new paddlers to try out a wide variety of boats. Advanced paddlers looking to upgrade will also benefit by gaining a hands-on knowledge of what is available before investing in a new boat.
Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe has been proudly supporting the Pole, Pedal, Paddle with safety boaters for eleven years running.
For more information contact Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe at 541.317.9407 or 411@tumalocreek.com
Parents' Choice Silver Honors Award
Congratulations to Art Dawg Magazine (TN Editor's Pick- Aug. 2010 issue), on their Parents' Choice Silver Honor award!
ArtDawg magazine, an educational children’s art publication created by graphic designer Julie Hill, recently won a Parents’ Choice Silver Honors award for Spring 2011 Magazines. Established in 1978, Parents’ Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit guide to quality children's media and toys. The Foundation’s purpose is to search out and recommend products that help kids grow – imaginatively, physically, morally and mentally—fairly priced products that are fun, safe and socially sound. Editor and publisher, Julie Hill, of Bend, Oregon, is deeply honored and grateful to win such an award. With over 30 years of art experience working as a graphic designer, owner of The Design Ranch, Inc., as well as a dedicated parent and volunteer art teacher, she aims to spread a cultural appreciation of visual art in all its forms, and with her magazine, hopes to reach out to children and encourage them to embrace their creative imagination through easy-to-understand instructions, hands-on projects, and educational articles about contemporary and classic artists.
“It’s all about inspiring kids to be creative. In these times of budget cuts in our schools, art education is becoming a more and more difficult line item to fund. ArtDawg provides an opportunity for kids to still receive art education through a subscription they receive at home, Parents, family or friends can choose to ‘give the gift of art education’ to a child. With so much time being spent in our schools 'teaching to the test', most teachers find it difficult to find the time to prepare lesson plans for art. ArtDawg magazine is a ready-made teaching tool for art in the elementary school classroom. I am seeing more and more subscriptions from teachers and I couldn’t be happier” Hill explains.
Now on its seventh issue, Artdawg is a steadily growing magazine with subscriptions on the rise. Recent issues have focused on such artists as Van Gogh, Thiebaud, C.M. Russell and John James Audubon, and teach kids about art through the ages, as well as encouraging them to try out their own art in the same style through how-to instructions to create fun and exciting projects. As a mother of three, Mrs. Hill knows just how important creativity and imagination are in raising a child, and shows that knowledge through her magazine’s colorful, fun-filled articles. “I also want kids to see that it is possible to grow up and be an artist, so, in each issue, I highlight an interesting and often surprising job in the world of visual art.” Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of SpongeBob Squarepants, Duff Goldman, owner of Charm City Cakes and the star of the Food Networks, “Ace of Cakes” have both been featured in the magazine. Readers have also been introduced to Mary GrandPre, the illustrator responsible for creating the art for all the Harry Potter Books.
Julie is a graduate of California’s prestigious Art Center College of Design, receiving her degree in Graphic Design. She has served as a volunteer art teacher at a number of different schools over the years, encouraging her students to explore and innovate in their artistic works. Artdawg allows her to continue teaching, albeit in a different manner, and allows her to facilitate a creative understanding between parents and their children. “Artdawg is an innovative visual arts publication for children ages 5-12 that is just beginning to spread its wings,” say the Parents’ Choice awards, “ Well-executed themes are bolstered by relevant activities and projects.”
For more information, visit www.artdawgkids.com or call Julie Hill at 541.318.5057
ArtDawg magazine, an educational children’s art publication created by graphic designer Julie Hill, recently won a Parents’ Choice Silver Honors award for Spring 2011 Magazines. Established in 1978, Parents’ Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit guide to quality children's media and toys. The Foundation’s purpose is to search out and recommend products that help kids grow – imaginatively, physically, morally and mentally—fairly priced products that are fun, safe and socially sound. Editor and publisher, Julie Hill, of Bend, Oregon, is deeply honored and grateful to win such an award. With over 30 years of art experience working as a graphic designer, owner of The Design Ranch, Inc., as well as a dedicated parent and volunteer art teacher, she aims to spread a cultural appreciation of visual art in all its forms, and with her magazine, hopes to reach out to children and encourage them to embrace their creative imagination through easy-to-understand instructions, hands-on projects, and educational articles about contemporary and classic artists.
“It’s all about inspiring kids to be creative. In these times of budget cuts in our schools, art education is becoming a more and more difficult line item to fund. ArtDawg provides an opportunity for kids to still receive art education through a subscription they receive at home, Parents, family or friends can choose to ‘give the gift of art education’ to a child. With so much time being spent in our schools 'teaching to the test', most teachers find it difficult to find the time to prepare lesson plans for art. ArtDawg magazine is a ready-made teaching tool for art in the elementary school classroom. I am seeing more and more subscriptions from teachers and I couldn’t be happier” Hill explains.
Now on its seventh issue, Artdawg is a steadily growing magazine with subscriptions on the rise. Recent issues have focused on such artists as Van Gogh, Thiebaud, C.M. Russell and John James Audubon, and teach kids about art through the ages, as well as encouraging them to try out their own art in the same style through how-to instructions to create fun and exciting projects. As a mother of three, Mrs. Hill knows just how important creativity and imagination are in raising a child, and shows that knowledge through her magazine’s colorful, fun-filled articles. “I also want kids to see that it is possible to grow up and be an artist, so, in each issue, I highlight an interesting and often surprising job in the world of visual art.” Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of SpongeBob Squarepants, Duff Goldman, owner of Charm City Cakes and the star of the Food Networks, “Ace of Cakes” have both been featured in the magazine. Readers have also been introduced to Mary GrandPre, the illustrator responsible for creating the art for all the Harry Potter Books.
Julie is a graduate of California’s prestigious Art Center College of Design, receiving her degree in Graphic Design. She has served as a volunteer art teacher at a number of different schools over the years, encouraging her students to explore and innovate in their artistic works. Artdawg allows her to continue teaching, albeit in a different manner, and allows her to facilitate a creative understanding between parents and their children. “Artdawg is an innovative visual arts publication for children ages 5-12 that is just beginning to spread its wings,” say the Parents’ Choice awards, “ Well-executed themes are bolstered by relevant activities and projects.”
For more information, visit www.artdawgkids.com or call Julie Hill at 541.318.5057
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