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All-Oregon
Newsletter March 2006
I hope all of you who live here in Oregon made
it through our floods and then our cold spell without any
problems. Those of you who don't live here might have been
surprised at the weather we have been having. This winter has
reminded me of the ones I had growing up. The only thing
missing has been snow here in the Willamette Valley. But, it
still isn't too late to see some of that!!
Spring is just around the corner and the festivals, fairs,
rodeos and outdoor recreation are beginning. People will be
bringing out their cars for cruise-ins and flea markets are
starting up. The whale watching season is starting on the
coast.
This month:
Featured events - Wine, music and food events abound
Featured book - 100 Classic Hikes in Oregon: Oregon Coast, Columbia Gorge,
Cascades, Eastern Oregon, Wallowas
Featured attraction - High Desert Museum
Featured recipe - Oregon Hazelnut Pancakes
Featured Events
There are a lot of fun things happening in March. Here are
some to get you started. Be sure and check out more at
http://www.all-oregon.com/events/events.htm where you will
find hundreds of events every month.
Clay Ball Preview Exhibit
March 1-3, 2006 -- Salem
A special sneak peek of artwork to be auctioned at Clay Ball
2006. Free and open to the public. Tues-Fri 10am-5pm; Sun
noon-5pm. Focus Gallery, Bush Barn Art Center, Salem (503)
581-2228
Unique Rocks from Oregon Beaches
March 1-4, 2006 -- Keizer
An exhibit of unique rocks found on beaches in Oregon from a
private collection. Free. Tue. & Thurs. 2-4pm; Sat. 10am-4pm.
Keizer Heritage Museum, 980 Chemawa Rd. NE, (503) 393-9660
http://www.keizerheritage.org
Lewis & Clark: The National Bicentennial Exhibition
March 1-11, 2006 -- Portland
Lewis and Clark return to Oregon with Lewis & Clark: The
National Bicentennial Exhibition -- the largest collection of
Lewis and Clark expedition artifacts, art and documents ever
assembled. The Oregon Historical Society is the only West
Coast venue for the National Exhibition. Washington County
Historical Society & Museum, 17677 NW Springville Road (PCC
Rock Creek Campus) Cost: $3. For More Information:
503-645-5353.
Central Oregon Sportsmen's Show
March 2-5, 2006 -- Redmond
Event located at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
Women's History Month Exhibit
March 2-April 8, 2006 -- Grants Pass
Rogue Community College Wiseman Gallery 3345 Redwood Hwy,
Contact 541-956-7241,
www.roguecc.edu/galleries
Friends of the Library Book Sale
March 3-4, 2006 -- Veneta
Fri 9:30-6, Sat 9-5. 3,000 books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover;
sorted; most .20-$1. Fern Ridge Library, 88026 Territorial
Rd., 541-935-7512
Annual Portland Roadster Show
http://www.portlandroadstershow.com/
March 3-5, 2006 -- Portland
Multnomah Hot Rod Council. Convention Center, phone: (503)
232-4567
Mollie O'Brien
March 4, 2006 -- Pistol River
Starting at 8 P.M. To say that Mollie O'Brien sings is like
saying that Enzo Ferrari builds cars. She has mastered the
vocal intricacies of jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, and
southern mountain traditional music and approaches each with
an ease that makes you think she was steeped in the style
since the first time a note left her throat. . Sponsored by
The Pistol River Concert Association,
pistolriver@pistolriver.com
Rhapsody In The Vineyard
March 4, 2006 -- Corvallis
This downtown wine walk, presented by the Downtown Corvallis
Association, features some of Oregon's premier wineries such
as Ankeny Vineyard, Eola Hills Winery, Eugene Wine Cellars,
Mia Sonatina Cellars, Nobel Estate Vineyard and Youngberg Hill
Vineyards and Inn. Downtown businesses will provide a variety
of appetizers along with music and/or artwork by local
artists. A commemorative wine glass and ID bracelet are
required for wine tasting. Location: Various retailers in
downtown Corvallis. Hours: 4-7 p.m. Cost: $5 for glass and
wristband, 50 cents per taste. Call (541) 754-6624, e-mail
dca@peak.org or go to
www.downtowncorvallis.org.
Old Time Fiddlers Show
March 4, 2006 -- Enterprise
Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers' Show includes fiddlers and
other musicians showcasing their talents. Held at the
Cloverleaf Hall in Enterprise. Sponsored by Wallowa Valley Art
Council. Phone: (541) 886-7885. Contact: Nancy or Charles
Trump
Oregon Chocolate Festival
http://www.ashlandspringshotel.com/chocolate_festival_06.php
March 4-5, 2006 -- Ashland
Oregon has become a mecca for award winning chocolatiers, and
they are coming together for the first time, to participate in
an all Oregon chocolate festival. Festival attendees may
sample an array of exotic flavored chocolate bars, crunchy
chocolate covered toffees and rich chocolate enrobed Oregon
hazelnuts, berries and pears, award-winning delights along
with Rogue Ales chocolate stout and chocolate flavored cheeses
from Rogue Creamery. Chocolate products featured at the
festival will be available for purchase allowing festival
attendees to take home more than just sweet memories! The
grand prize drawing will be the final act of this great
two-day event! Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 East Main Street,
Ashland, OR 9752
North Coast Steelhead Roundup
March 8-10, 2006 -- Tillamook
Swiss Hall, 4605 Brookfield Ave., Tillamook. Two-day fishing
competition. March 8, 5 to 7:30 p.m., dinner, registration for
guides/anglers; March 9, 5 a.m.-6 p.m., March 10, 5 a.m. to 5
p.m. Contact Shana Juarez (503),
842-2071.
Jazz Kings, Days of Wine and Roses
March 10, 2006 -- Florence
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence, OR 97439,
541-997-1994
Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival
http://www.clambakejazz.org/
March 10-12, 2006 -- Charleston
The Mill Casino-Hotel, Red Lion Hotel & Downtown Charleston.
Admission Badges from $20 to $60. Handicapped accessible.
Three days of musical fun for dancers and/or listeners. 12
bands in four locations offer traditional Dixieland, Big Band
Swing, Cajun music, Rhythm & Blues, Broadway Show Tunes and
outstanding vocalists. Stay in one place and let the bands
rotate to you or ride the shuttle to follow a particular band.
Weekend specialties include showcasing youth bands, a
pre-festival party, a jazz breakfast, a free Sunday Gospel
Service and a Festival Grand Finale. Patricia Borcher,
541-888-4386 or
paborsher@charter.net
Annual Social Pow Wow
March 11, 2006 -- Salem
Willamette University, Cone Fieldhouse. 4-7pm. Free. There
will be a Jingle Dress contest with prizes. Native crafts and
food will be available for purchase. For more information:
503.370.6265
Portland Contra Dance Community MegaBand Contra Dance
http://www.portlandmegaband.com/
March 11, 2006 -- Portland
Caller(s): TBA; Band(s)/Musician(s): Portland Contra Dance
Community MegaBand
NW Champion Crab Races
March 11-12, 2006 -- Garibaldi
Crab racing, games, food, music. Garibaldi City Hall, 3rd &
American Way, (503) 322-0301
Oregon Ceramics Association Show and Sale
March 17-18, 2006 -- Hillsboro
Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 NE 34th Avenue, Email:
donh@faircomplex.com
Web Site:
www.faircomplex.com
Taste of Tillamook County
http://www.tasteoftillamookcounty.com/
March 17-19, 2006 -- Tillamook
Weekend-long Food & Music Festival. Tillamook County
Fairgrounds Convention Center, 4603 Third Street, Tillamook,
OR, Contact: Karen Viehoever, 503-842-2366, Email:
info@edctc.com Celebrating
Tillamook County's
restaurants and diverse food products, while raising funds for
county schools and food security programs.
Whale Watching Week along the Oregon Coast
March 18-25, 2006 -- Oregon Coast
FMI contact 541-765-3304
Woodburn Tulip Festival
http://www.woodenshoe.com/
March 20-April 20, 2006 -- Woodburn
Every day enjoy a variety of activities along with our
beautiful fields. Each weekend we have planned a variety of
events. Check the "Schedule of Events" for a detailed list of
daily and weekend activities. Phone: 503-982-8221
Indoor Kite Festival
http://www.oregoncoast.org/kite-festival/indoor-kite-2006.html
March 23-26, 2006 -- Lincoln City
Plan on attending Oregon's Only Indoor Kite Festival, in
Lincoln City, March 23-26. Yes, it's true. If you have the
right kite and know how to do it, you can fly kites indoors
without wind---and have great fun even if the weather
outside is frightful! So everyone can enjoy this great sport,
Lincoln City is bringing expert indoor kite fliers from all
over the country to demonstrate the art and teach kids of all
ages how to soar without wind. 541-996-1274 or 1-800-452-2151
Central Oregon Rod and Custom Show
http://www.centraloregoncarshow.com/
March 24-26, 2006 -- Redmond
Event located at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. Call
541-548-2711 for more information.
Silver Falls Kennel Club Dog Show
March 25, 2006 -- Salem
Oregon State Fairgrounds Columbia Hall, Salem. 9am-8pm.
Admission: Free to public. Judy James, 503-370-8109 (h)
Rough Stock Rodeo
March 31-April 1, 2006 -- Gold Beach
Event Center at the Beach, 950 S. Ellensburg, 541-247-4541,
email: info@curryfair.com
Featured Book:
100 Classic Hikes in Oregon: Oregon Coast, Columbia Gorge,
Cascades, Eastern Oregon, Wallowas
Author: Douglas Lorain; Buy New: $13.57
Written by the Oregon hiking legend, this is the only
full-color guide to the best hikes throughout the state.
*Full-color photos, contour maps, and elevation profiles for
each hike *One third of the hikes have never before appeared
in a guidebook *Many of the routes described are loop
hikes--no going back the way you came. What makes a trail a
classic hike? Outstanding scenery, says Doug Lorain,
especially good views. Add in mountain lakes and waterfalls.
Sprinkle with wildflowers, old-growth forests, wildlife
sightings, and interesting geologic features. All of the hikes
Lorain has selected boast at least two of these attributes,
and often more. These are simply the best hikes the state of
Oregon has to offer. Lorain should know; he's logged more than
16,000 hiking miles in his boots. Lorain presents a mix of the
most popular trails and lesser-known gems throughout the
entire state. Trailheads are easily accessible; trails are
well established. They range from short, easy strolls suitable
for children and grandparents to longer backpacking trips for
experienced hikers. This is the deluxe guide with something
for everyone.
Featured Attraction:
High Desert Museum
http://www.highdesertmuseum.org
59800 South Highway 97, Bend, OR 97702-7963, phone:
541-382-4754, email:
info@highdesertmuseum.org
The High Desert Museum engages visitors in the people, plants,
and animals of the arid Intermountain West, also known as the
High Desert. It includes nearly 53,000 square feet of exhibits
and amenities in the main building, while paved outdoor trails
wind through acres of exhibits and animal habitats. Live
animal interpretations and living history demonstrations are
presented regularly.
Featured Oregon Recipe:
This recipe is from the Oregon Hazelnut Commission
Oregon Hazelnut Pancakes
3 cups buttermilk pancake mix
1/4 lb. Oregon hazelnuts, chopped
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
water as needed
In a food processor or blender, grind hazelnuts into a meal
(some small chunks are fine). Mix nuts with 1 cup water and
seasonings. Add to mix with more water (approximately 1-1/2
cups) to proper consistency. Cook on griddle.
You will find more great Oregon recipes at:
http://www.all-oregon.com/recipes/oregon_recipes.htm
What's New at All-Oregon
I'm busy adding new pages all the time to All-Oregon. Also,
I'm still updating the events pages as new listings come in
from Oregon visitor's bureaus. If you have any topic you
think would be good to add to the site, email me and let me
know. Also, if you have an Oregon business or event, be sure
and let me know so I can get you listed.
Things are going well with the new companion Oregon-Classified
site at
www.oregon-classified.com. We actually have a few ads
placed now and I know when people realize they can post for
free, we will see even more (spread
the word).
That's it for this month.
Jackie Farris
All-Oregon
www.all-oregon.com
www.oregon-classified.com
jackiefarris@all-oregon.com
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