Bald eagle, Wood River Wetlands. Photo courtesy of Joan Rowe Come One, Come All! Santa’s arrived! Free Train Rides on the Klamath & Western Railroad to the 3rd Annual Holiday Express at Train Mountain. December 17 th -18 th , 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 pm. Meet Santa Claus, enjoy a snack at Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, help in Santa’s Workshop, watch the garden scale trains, and listen to a story unfold to origami! Only $5.00 each/$20.00 maximum per family. 36951 South Chiloquin Road, Chiloquin Phone 541-783-3030 or 541-783-3177 December 12 th , 2011 Volume 8, Issue 49
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Bald eagle, Wood River Wetlands. Photo courtesy of Joan Rowe
Come One, Come All! Santa’s arrived! Free Train Rides on the Klamath & Western Railroad to the 3rd Annual Holiday Express at Train Mountain. December 17th-18th, 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 pm. Meet Santa Claus, enjoy a snack at Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, help in Santa’s Workshop, watch the garden scale trains, and listen to a story unfold to origami! Only $5.00 each/$20.00 maximum per family. 36951 South Chiloquin Road, Chiloquin Phone 541-783-3030 or 541-783-3177
December 12th, 2011 Volume 8, Issue 49
Anyone out there interested in "A Course in Miracles"? I'd like to start reading it again on January 1st 2012 and continue through the year reading and discussing it. If you are interested, please call Lorna at 541 783-2238.
Did you miss the FOCL Book Sale at the Christmas Bazaar? We will be having an extended book sale until Christmas. It will be in the work room at the Library starting Tuesday, December 6th. There are some very nice books that would be good for gifts. Also, for the Daniel Steele fan, we have a large collection of her books. Library hours are Mon. 10-2, Tues. 10-6, Wed. 10-6, Thurs. 10-6, Fri. 1:30-5:30 and Sat. 10-2. Come and browse in the work room.
CHILOQUIN LIBRARY PRESENTS
A FREE MOVIE ON
SATURDAY AFTERNOON!
December 17 @ 2: PM at the Chiloquin Library
Directed by Jon Favreau
Starring: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde
“1873. Arizona. The Old West… Good Old Fashioned Western even though there are aliens involved.
It had a fun spirit and an interesting plot, effects, stars, and excitement. “ “Amazon.com reviews”
| Rated: PG 13
Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be available.
News Release from: Oregon State Fire Marshal & Chiloquin Agency Lake Fire District FIRE CHIEF, URGES CITIZENS TO PUT FIRE SAFETY AT THE TOP OF THEIR HOLIDAY LISTS
With the holiday season in full swing, State Fire Marshal Mark Wallace and Fire Chief Dewaine Holster cautions everyone to keep fire safety in mind when decorating and entertaining. "This should be a happy and exciting time of year, but don't let that distract you from keeping your family and friends safe from fire," says Wallace. "By following a few important safety tips for Christmas trees, decorations, and candles, you can help ensure your holidays remain happy."
From 2006 through 2010, Oregon fires related to Christmas trees and decorations resulted in one death, 10 injuries and more than $3.4 million in property loss. Candle-related fires during this period caused even more damage. From 2006 through 2010, there were 406 candle-related fires in Oregon causing 11 deaths, 89 injuries, and more than $10.8 million in property loss. Tree care and decorating tips: * Choose a fresh, healthy tree with a deep-green color and flexible needles. * When you get the tree home, cut off the bottom two inches of the trunk. This creates a fresh, raw cut for the tree to soak up water. * Water your tree daily. A tree may consume between a quart and a gallon of water per day. * Place the tree at least three feet away from any heat source such as a fireplace, woodstove, heating duct, or radiator. * Keep lighted candles away from the tree. * Use only noncombustible or flame resistant materials to trim a tree. * Always unplug tree lights before leaving home or going to bed. * If using a woodstove or fireplace, keep it screened at all times. Keep ribbons, boughs, and other decorative materials at least three feet away. * After the holiday season, promptly dispose of the tree and other greenery before it dries out. Burning a tree in a stove or fireplace is dangerous; proper disposal includes recycling or pick-up by a disposal service. * Maintain your holiday lights. Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, and broken or cracked sockets. * Do not overload electrical sockets. Do not link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it is safe. Candle safety A safe alternative is to use battery operated, flameless candles which can look, smell, and feel like real candles. However, if you decide to use real candles, follow these safety tips: * Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish candles when you go to bed, leave a room, or before leaving the house. * Keep candles away from things that burn. Keep candles at least one foot away from combustibles including clothing, curtains, upholstered furniture, greenery, and decorations. * Always use a sturdy non-combustible (metal, glass, or ceramic) candleholder. Make sure the candleholder is big enough to catch dripping wax. * Place candles out of reach of small children and pets. * Keep candles out of high traffic areas. * Trim wicks to one-quarter inch before lighting. * Avoid candles with items embedded in them such as twigs, flowers, or leaves. These items can ignite or even explode. * Always use a flashlight - not a candle - for emergency lighting. General fire safety * Make sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside each sleeping area, and in each bedroom. * Make a home fire escape plan and practice it with the whole family. * Keep escape routes clear of clutter so you can escape quickly in case of fire. For more information on fire safety visit: http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/CommEd_FireSafety_Program.shtml. Contact Info: Rich Hoover 503-934-8217(office) or 503 370-0033(pager), Dewaine Holster, 541-783-3860
Chiloquin, OR November 23, 2011 – Chiloquin’s Sage Community School is
pleased to announce the soon-to-be arrival of their new community cookbook,
Savory Sage Family Favorites. The cookbook features a delicious collection of local
and family recipes and all proceeds from the sale will benefit their school kids’
year-end field trip.
This beautiful spiral-bound cookbook contains 147 recipes divided into 7 recipe
categories – from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. Each recipe is
labeled with the contributor’s name, so it is easy to find the recipes of friends and
neighbors. The cookbook makes a great gift and contains a wide variety of recipes
including those passed down for generations, some really fun recipes to make with
the kids and a local favorite – Ziggy’s Chili.
The cookbooks will be available at Sage Community School, 43580 Hwy 62, in
Chiloquin. You may also purchase the book by calling 541-783-2544. The
price is $10. If you would like your cookbook mailed add $3 for postage. Gift
certificates are available.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Sage Community School
43580 Hwy 62
Chiloquin, OR 97624
541-783-2544
The 2012 Community Calendars are here at the library for those who have ordered calendars. We would like the calendars to be picked up as soon as possible. Be sure to have one of the staff cross off your name on the master list. There will be some extra copies for sale for $4.50 each. They can be purchased at the library. We want to give a big THANK YOU to our advertisers. You make it possible for FOCL to make our library such a great place to come to.
Joan Rowe
Since I am also the publisher of the ChiloquinNews, I can’t say that you’ll be sorry if you miss seeing my artwork, but I will say that the Gallery will really appreciate your visit, and especially so if you decided to buy something I was born and raised in Adelaide, Australia at a time when ‘everyone’ knitted, and I learnt at a very young age, taught by my mother. By the time I reached adulthood I was knitting complicated intarsia patterns, and since then have developed a love for lace knitting. I got my first camera as a teenager, black and white and completely manual. Understanding apertures, depth of field and focusing was essential, but composition was what I really enjoyed. I never considered myself an artist though, and my profession became science. I worked in research labs at the University of Adelaide, Stanford University, and finally at the University of Nevada, Reno, where my last 7 years were spent establishing and managing the Nevada Genomics Center, a DNA sequencing facility. It was an extremely hectic work schedule for me but I still found the time to knit and photograph, and after many years of being intrigued by stained glass, I took a class in 2002 and was immediately hooked. The glass fascinates me and I take great pleasure in just looking at it and thinking about what I might do with it. I’ve now moved into fusing and mosaics, and enjoy every aspect of glasswork. When I retired in 2007 and moved to Chiloquin, no one here knew me as a scientist and I was welcomed as an artist. I became a volunteer at Two Rivers Gallery, then a Board member, and now President. It still feels a little strange to be referred to as ‘the artist’. I also have a passion for gardening and have recently taken up art quilting, although progress has been slow while the ground is still thawed and some gardening still possible.
The exhibit "What is a Wetland?" has moved from the Klamath County Museum to the Chiloquin Community Center, where it will be on display in the lobby until January 15, 2012. "What is a Wetland" is one of four related exhibits now rotating around the county to educate and emphasize the importance of the functions and values of wetlands, particularly in our semiarid environment. "What is a Watershed?", "What is the Water Cycle?", and "What is an Ecosystem?" will follow the current exhibit, each for a three-month stay. The other venues are the Klamath County Museum and the South Portal Visitor Center. A fourth venue, when it opens in the spring of 2012, will be the Dave Menke Educational Center in the Klamath Basin Refuges Visitor Center. The exhibits have been produced by a coalition of local groups and agencies, including Carpenter Design, Klamath Falls City Schools, City of Klamath Falls, Klamath County School District, Klamath Outdoor Science School, Klamath Watershed Partnership, Klamath Wingwatchers, Klamath Audubon Society, Ducks Unlimited, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Klamath Basin Refuges, Klamath County Museum, Klamath County Drainage Service District and the Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee. Each exhibit is different, but generally includes photos, informational placards and posters, dioramas and other descriptive materials. Klamath County residents and visitors are urged to take the opportunity to view these informative exhibits. For more information: Sally Wells - 541-783-2866
We have reopened the Food Pantry at the old Lions Building across from Kircher's Hardware. It serves the community from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Volunteers are needed to: •Organize the food that is received in the afternoon on the Monday prior to distribution. •Prepare food boxes on distribution day. •Assist with fund-raising activities. Your help is greatly appreciated. Donations are tax-deductible. For information call Gary at 541-891-6168.
We deliver to sick and elderly people in the Chiloquin area. If you know someone who would like our help in the immediate area (Chiloquin, Woodland Park, Oregon Shores or Highway 97) please contact Norma Wilder at 541-783-2140 or 541-281-1947
6:15 PM music group of children 3 to 10 years old, children’s piano recital.
Dec. 13 7 PM
History of downtown Klamath Falls
A live television program Klamath county’s community access cable television channel, Charter Communications Channel 14
Dec. 13 6:15 PM
“The Piano” A film from China, in Mandarin with English subtitles.
Klamath County Library
Dec. 14 Bluegrass night Open acoustic round robin infused jam
360 College Ave. Weed, CA
Dec. 14 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Malin Tree Lighting Potatoes, chili, drinks, tree lighting, Santa
Malin Community Park
Dec. 14 9 AM – noon
Folk music with Richard Johnson
Music, coffee, food, specials Black Buffalo Coffee House Chiloquin, OR 541 783-7700 www.blackbuffalocoffeehouse.com
Dec. 14 4 PM
Celebrate the Season at Solar Café & Etc.
Just for ladies—holiday shopping, Christmas Cheer, Goodies
Solar Café Mountain Lakes Drive Rocky Point 541 810-0008
Dec. 15 5:50 – 6:30
Celebrate the Season at Solar Café & Etc.
Guys’ shopping time—unique gifts, goodies
Solar Café Mountain Lakes Drive Rocky Point 541 810-0008
Dec. 15 – 18 Scrooge: The Musical Community production Ross Ragland Theater 541 884-5483 541 884-0651 www.rrtheater.org
Dec. 17
Live mannequins, band & choir
Downtown E & F Streets Lakeview, OR 541 947-2029
Dec. 17 2 – 4 PM
Community Christmas Celebration
Bring special finger foods for singing, visiting, and eating
Sprague River Community Center
Dec. 17 9 AM – 4 PM
Holiday Bazaar Bazaar & light lunch Hope Lutheran Church South 6
th St. & Homedale Rd
Dec. 17 Warner Canyon Ski Park opens
Warner Canyon Ski Park 541 947-5001
Dec. 17, 18 9 AM – 4 PM
Christmas Bazaar at Mountain Valley Gardens
Garden gifts, living and cut Christmas trees, vendors
Mountain Valley Gardens 4800 Washburn Way
Dec. 17, 18 10 AM – 4 PM
Klamath & Western Railroad to the Holiday Express
Free train rides, Santa, activities Train Mountain 36951 South Chiloquin Rd Chiloquin, OR 541 783-3030 541 783-3177
Dec. 18
Dunsmuir Community Christmas Choir Concert
Non-denominational program, held at the Center for Spiritual Living Choir, music in four parts, suitable for the Christmas season.
4303 Oak St. Dunsmuir, CA 530 235-2355
Dec. 19 Eugene Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Ross Ragland Theater 541 884-5483 541 884-0651 www.rrtheater.org
Dec. 20 Tuesday Market Fruit and produce in season, specialty baked goods, gift boxes, dolls, hemp napkins & aprons, beeswax candles, oil soaps and more
Greenway EcoMart 219 E. Main St. 541205-3488 www.greenwayecomart.com
Dec. 21 9 AM – noon
Folk music with Richard Johnson
Music, coffee, food, specials Black Buffalo Coffee House Chiloquin, OR 541 783-7700 www.blackbuffalocoffeehouse.com
Dec. 21 2011 Winter Solstice Klamazazel Bonfire
Under the Giant Dream Catcher Junction of Davis Road and Indian Creek Road. Happy Camp, CA
Ahoy Families! The Creativity Collective is proud to announce ARTVENTURE, a free interactive art adventure and treasure hunt for the whole family! Every second Saturday between 11-3 Free kids activities, entertainment and/or freebies. Some weekends will integrate Veterans Park and Stukel Park (across from Mills School) with activities and entertainment that requires more space. HOW IT WORKS Families pick up their Art voucher treasure maps at the Children’s Museum at 11 a.m. and set out to visit each of the participating locations for their stamp or sticker. Completed Art vouchers treasure maps are put into a raffle for a treasure chest at the end of the day when it is raffled off to a winner. Every month has a different theme. Additional dates and themes: January 14th: Asian Excursions (part of Chinese New Year) February 11th: Valentines Tea Party (Park-wide tea party, March 10th: St. Baldrick’s (Event to raise cancer awareness) April 14th: Easter Hop May 12th: Latin Travels (part of Cinco de Mayo) June 9th: Space Journey For more information, check out www.creativitycollective.com/artventure or call Christy Soto at 504-957-5820. Host an activity. Give us a call to find out how! 541-885-2995 - WWW.CMKF.ORG
celebrate the season at the solar cafe & etc Gifts, collectibles, unique items, tasty goodies, Christmas cheer Ladies – come for your special shopping time Dec.14, 4 PM Men – pick up those surprises Dec.15, 5:50 – 6:30 PM SolarCafé HWY140 & Mountain Lakes Drive, Rocky Point 541810-0008
Would your dog(s) like to have a winter getaway...romp in the snow, play with their buddies, make some new friends...maybe even try becoming a sled dog for a day??? I'm making some time available here at Crystalwood Lodge (www.CrystalwoodLodge.com) to have some awesome winter urban mushing retreats -- AND at a super savings that includes lodging AND instruction. WUMR (Winter Urban Mushing Retreats) will be offered Dec. 27-30, Jan. 13-16 (MLK weekend), Feb. 17-20 (Presidents Day weekend) and March 9-11, subject to availability. Here's the specifics: 3 days, 2 nights lodging + instruction, $285/team (up to 2 people). Staying at the Lodge includes use of our fully outfitted commercial kitchen, so just bring your food and everything else is provided. Additional nights, $85/team, as many as you'd like if you want to make a true vacation. Crazy great deal, huh!?!? This special offer is NOT available on the website since it is ONLY for dog owners to come play in the snow with their dogs, so call Crystalwood Lodge to reserve: 866/541-381-2322. More particulars: 4 team minimum, 7 team maximum per event -- just like my Urban GO Dogs clinics, very intimate, lots of opportunity for hands on instruction. I'd personally recommend at least a 3 night stay, and an excursion to Crater Lake National Park as it is truly one of the wonders of the natural world (I'm just 18 miles from the park). Instruction about what? Whatever you'd like! WUMR is totally participant driven, which is why it is ideal for a group that normally runs together to come and do a retreat together. Whaddya want to know about...Iditarod stories? harness fit? multiple-dog manners? health issues? travel? a chance to go sledding? house rules? teaching line out? passing? why does my dog do ...? how to make necklines? motivation? feeding? toenails? You name it, we'll cover it! Or not..."instruction" phooey, just come and have fun with your dog! AND...I'm going to video as much as possible of the instruction portion, and will make that available after editing as an introduction to urban mushing course. C'mon up and enjoy our winter wonderland, as Southern Oregon is truly the tropics of winter sports. Yes...if you want to come and drink wine and visit by the fire, you can do that too! More ways to have fun with your dogs! I look forward to hosting you and your dogs this winter! Again, you need to call Crystalwood Lodge directly for reservations: 866/541-381-2322. Let your dog know...Santa is hoping to put something very special under the tree for them too. Not just a bone or squeaky toy or new treats, but a grand winter getaway so they can let their inner sled dog loose. Come and have fun with the best combo of cozy, easy-access winter accommodations, amazing scenery and trails, and dog-oriented vacation activities around. Happy Trails! -- Liz Liz Parrish, Proprietor Crystalwood Lodge LLC Connect with me here... LinkedIn: http://www.LinkedIn.com/BeTheLeadDog Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Crystalwood.Lodge Fish Lake Resort –open weekends for a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with prime rib by reservation on Saturdays. Cabins and RV spots are available all winter. winter hours—Fri. 12 – 6, Sat. 9 – 8, Sun. 9 – 5:30. 949-8500. www.FishLakeResort.net. Solar Cafe & Gift Gallery - Open Sun. 9 AM – 2 PM. Pizza night every Friday 5 – 8 PM,. 356-2400 (www.solarcafeusa.com). Crystalwood Lodge – Open for full-lodge retreats and family gatherings throughout the year. [email protected] or 541-381-2322. Lake of the Woods Resort – Lodge closed for the season. Marina restaurant & store open Friday through Sunday throughout the winter, with prime rib special the first weekend of each month and dinner specials on Friday & Saturday. Enclosed patio. Cabins and RV spots available 7 days a week, with reservations. www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com) 1-866-201-4194.
Rocky Point Resort is closed until April 1st (weather dependent) but will be around working on more projects and playing in the snow. They thank everyone for a good season and helpful suggestions. Odessa Store –Open 7 AM – 9 PM, with groceries and quick-stop supplies, liquor store, propane, gas & diesel. Longhorn Motel, Store, & Gas will be offering $20 rooms for military vets as a part of their new non-profit segment. Get those details at 541 363-6186. For a list of holiday bazaars, festivals, concerts, fairs, and happenings within driving distance, go to www.solarcafeusa.com, select Rocky Point Area Links, and find details on something for everyone
Community Christmas Celebration! Come and join in with your friends and neighbors – Saturday, December 17th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Sprague River Community Center. If you’d like – you can bring your special finger food and join in singing Christmas Carols, eating and visiting with folks! There’ll be a special puppet presentation for the kids, one and all.
It is likely, that if you are the victim of a crime, that the Sheriff’s Department will not respond. This is because the Sheriff’s Department is underfunded and understaffed, and not able to respond to crimes unless lives are in danger. But still, crimes need to be reported! They need to be tracked, and sometimes patterns can be figured out that might help apprehend a criminal. Crimes can be reported immediately online, and it is possible to get a print out of your report to have on hand. The direct link to the online reporting feature is http://report.citizenserviceportal.com/Report.aspx?agency=kcso
How to sign up for Food Items
If you need commodities and think that you might be eligible to receive foods at the Food Pantry, please drop by on the 4th Wednesday of the month between 10 am and 1pm to sign up. We are here to help those in our community who are struggling financially and although our supplies are limited, we are here to serve our community.
How to Donate to the Food Pantry:
Drop-off times at the Food Pantry, opposite Kirchers: Between 2PM and 3PM on the Monday before the 4th Wednesday in the month or on the 4th Wednesday in the month at 9.30 AM.
Non-perishable food items are always needed and can be deposited in donation barrels around town. They are at Kirchers, The Table, Chiloquin Community Church and the Community Center. More barrels will be placed during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.
Toilet paper and other personal items are always appreciated.
Monetary donations can be put in Collection Boxes located at: Family Foods, the Library, Kirchers, Clyde’s Market, The Table and the Williamson River Christian Fellowship.
Checks: The Food Pantry is a non-profit organization and checks should be made out to “Chiloquin Care Program” and deposited in the collection boxes in town or brought to the Food Pantry. Receipts will be issued. Checks made out to the Klamath/Lake Counties Food Bank need to be ear-marked for the Chiloquin Food Pantry or Chiloquin Care Program in order for us to be benefited by the donations.
Donations of Produce: If you have an over-abundance of produce in your garden, we are happy to distribute them.
How to Volunteer at the Chiloquin Food Pantry
Volunteers are always needed to assist with stacking commodities coming from Klamath Falls on the Monday before the 4th Wednesday in the month at 1.30pm for approximately 1 hour, and for distribution on the 4th Wednesday of the month between 9.30 am and 1 pm.
If you can volunteer to help out at fund raisers, please contact us.
If you wish to submit ideas or just be an on-looker, join us at an open Board meeting at the Chiloquin Food Pantry at 7pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. You will be welcomed.
For more information e-mail chiloquinfoodpantry @yahoo.com or call 541-891-6168
Chiloquin Care Program is an Equal Opportunity Provider
ChiloQuilters Meet on Thursdays from 11:00 AM into the afternoon at Two Rivers Gallery; hours are flexible. A sack lunch is recommended since meetings usually extend into mid-afternoon. Everyone interested in quilting is welcome! For more information, contact Linda Wood (541-783-3879) or Morna Bastian (541-783-2542 or [email protected]). Linus Quilters meet the last Friday of the month from 11:00 AM into the afternoon, at Two Rivers Gallery
EXERCISE/YOGA CLASS
at the Chiloquin Community Center. NO CHARGE - Donations to CVIP gratefully accepted but not required.
Improve Flexibility, Strength & Balance
Mondays and Wednesdays (Althia leads the class)
and Tuesdays and Thursdays (Sandi leads the class) 10am for the Winter schedule - November 1st - April 30th 9am for the Summer schedule - May 1st – October 31st
Come to the large Community Room about 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Sandi Selk and/or Althia Stephens, a certified yoga teacher, lead gentle exercise of stretching/strength/balance for everyone 50-something and over
no matter your health, fitness level or weight. Over time you will notice increased flexibility and balance from the easy stretching, strength and endurance movements.
Wear stretchy clothes.
No equipment is required. If you are able-do bring a "sticky" yoga mat a 6’long yoga fabric belt and some hand weights.
If you need more information contact Sandi @ 541.783.2770 or Althia @ 541.892.4130
Alcoholics Anonymous The Tuesday night AA meeting is no longer. To locate the nearest meeting call the hot line number for AA in Klamath Falls at (541) 883-4970.
Zumba
Come and party with us! ZUMBA is a fun way to party into shape. ZUMBA fuses Latin style music with high energy aerobic moves and a variety of different dance styles that will make you forget you are working out. Anyone at any fitness level can participate in a ZUMBA Fitness class.
Where : Chiloquin Elementary Gym When: Every Tues & Thurs 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm Cost: Your first class is always free (see instructor at beginning of class) $5 per class (Drop In) Package Purchase available (CHEAPER this way) Instructor: Veronica Kovack Email: [email protected] Ph: 541 783 3591 ZUMBA® and the Zumba Fitness logo are trademarks of Zumba Fitness, LLC, used under license.
Chiloquin Garden Club Finished for this season, the Garden Club meets once a month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 3:00, April through September. Our first meeting is held at the library but as the season progresses we meet at member's homes or other places of interest. Meeting sites will be posted at the library. Anyone interested in attending is welcome. The Chiloquin area presents unique challenges with varying types of soil and weather conditions. Basic gardening and current information is available, such as how to identify native and drought resistant plants and use them in landscaping, how to prepare the soil, where to order plants and buy seeds that will grow here. The meetings are useful to all gardeners, especially new arrivals to our area. For more information call: Eleanor at 541-783-2551 or Joan at 541-783-3135
Woodland Park Special Road District The road serves about 87 homes in the area between Chiloquin and Collier State Park. Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:00 PM at the Community Center.
High Desert Trail Riders Back Country Horsemen 2nd Tuesday of the month at Elmer’s Restaurant on South 6th Street, Klamath Falls, 6:30 PM. Come earlier to eat and greet. Meetings include guest speakers on various subjects. If you want to help save our trails & campsites, come see what we are about. Trail rides, work projects & camaraderie as well as lots of good people and good times. For more information see our website at www.HDTRBCH.org Neighborhood Watch – Chiloquin District will be meeting on a quarterly basis from now on. The first quarterly meeting will be held on the 3rd Thursday in January at 6:30 PM in the Community Center. 783-3798 (Jim Rickman).
Central County Community Action Team (CATeam) – 1st Thursday of March, April, May, June, September, October and November at 6:30 PM at the Chiloquin Community Center. This is open to anyone living in the area.
Chiloquin Book Club 4th Thursday of every month at 1:30 PM – Chiloquin Library.
Friends of the Chiloquin Library 1st Wednesday of every month in the library conference room. April through October – 9:00 AM, and November through March – 10:00 AM. All are welcome!
Family and Community Education (FCE) meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Chiloquin Christian Center (formerly A.O.G.) in Chiloquin. For up to date information or change of locations, contact Sandie at 892-2336.
TRVA Board of Directors 3rd Wednesday of every month at 11:00 AM. (Two Rivers Village Arts has a gallery and workrooms in the Chiloquin Community Center. Artists and other interested folks are encouraged to join. (Contact: 783-3326.)
Sheriff’s Citizen Advisory Committee 3rd Thursday of every month from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Chiloquin Fire Station. All area residents are invited to attend.
Chiloquin Vector Control District Board of Trustees 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM, City Hall.
Chiloquin Planning Commission
meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM, Chiloquin City Hall on 2nd Street.
Chiloquin City Council meetings held on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM, Chiloquin City Hall on 2nd Street.
Volunteer Fire Fighters – "What if you had an emergency and no one came?” Become a Volunteer Firefighter! 783-3860.
Volunteer Ambulance Service - 783-3131
Two Rivers Gallery: The gallery, which is a community project and has no paid employees, is seeking people to “gallery sit”. This involves talking to people who stop by to browse and shop. You do not need to be an artist, but if you are, gallery hours reduce the amount of your commission. Any time at all that you can donate to us will be very much appreciated. Contact the Gallery @ 783-3326.
Sage Community School – Sage Community School is looking for community volunteers interested in assisting Sage Community School. If you are interested in offering your services as a volunteer in any way, please contact Wendy Letner at 783-7743.
Klamath Humane Society – volunteers needed at the Humane Society. We are getting started on our disaster program and need volunteers in the Chiloquin area. We also are looking for people who can write grants. Foster homes for dogs and cats are always needed. For more information, contact the shelter at 882-1119 or e-mail [email protected].
Start Making A Reader Today (SMART) – a statewide program working with children K-3 during school hours. Each volunteer works one-on-one with a child for ½ hour, helping them read (or reading to the youngest). We always need volunteers, whether scheduled every week or merely as a substitute reader when the regular reader is unable to attend. Call the above numbers for an application or fill out an on-line application at www.getsmartoregon.org. It will be the most rewarding hour you ever volunteer! Contact the SMART office at 273-2424 or the Chiloquin Elementary School at 783-2338.
Neighborhood Watch - Chiloquin District – 783-3798 (Jim Rickman)
Neighborhood Watch – Agency Lake President - Sharon Huber at 541-880-6461 or Secretary - Liz Matuk at 541-783-3921.
Chiloquin Branch Library - The library has many ways to get involved and many fun ways to contribute to your local community. Some opportunities: 1. Storytime: If you would like to read two or three stories to a small group or preschoolers, and lead them in a simple craft or activity, the library staff can use your help. Story time is at 12:30 PM on Wednesday afternoons during the school year. 2. Summer Reading Program: There are many opportunities during the summer to help out with this very worthwhile program. 3. Honor collections: these are racks of paperback books, magazines and audiovisual materials that patrons may check out without a library card. By offering these collections, more people in the community can be reached and a greater diversity of materials can be made available without incurring the costs of cataloging and processing items for the general collections. The staff would like to have some help in keeping these racks orderly, attractive and relevant. Check with the librarian for information on how to “adopt a rack”. 4. Help with sorting donations. 5. Go through Books for Sale section and tidy it once a month or so. Stop in at the library and see what they need or give them a call at 783-3315.
Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP) CVIP operates the Chiloquin Community Center, the Chiloquin Learns After School program, the Writer in Residence Program, and is the contact point for the Chiloquin Area Community Resource Committees and their projects. We have a volunteer list in the office where you can sign up to be available for many different “jobs” and projects. Call 783-7780 between 10 AM and 2 PM weekdays for further information. If you would like to get further involved, attend a Board meeting, held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6PM in the Community Center conference room.
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