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Country Fair tickets available online April 1 to April 15

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012, 1:39pm

From a press release

The Oregon Country Fair (OCF) has announced the return of its early online ticket option.

Beginning Sunday, April 1, fairgoers will be able to purchase admission and parking tickets exclusively through TicketsWest.com for the three-day festival, which happens July 13-15 west of Eugene, Ore. The online pre-sale tickets will be available on a limited basis through Sunday, April 15.

Those who purchase more than $50 in admission and parking tickets during the early sale event will receive a voucher for a free 2012 Oregon Country Fair poster, redeemable at the event.

Fairgoers who purchase $125 in admission and parking tickets will receive a free commemorative t-shirt – a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art created by the user. Shirts are silk screened, tied and ready to be dyed at the Squirt-A-Shirt interactive booth at the fair. For $150 in purchases, fairgoers will receive both a t-shirt and a poster.

This year’s fair, which marks the year of the dragon, will feature 17 stages of entertainment, more than 80 food booths and nearly 350 craft booths featuring more than 700 vendors. Vaudeville, circus acts, spoken word, wandering musicians, face painting, Peachi the dragon, parades and many other fair favorites will return this year. Fairgoers are sure to find a surprise around every bend in the path.

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Armory added to National Register of Historic Places

Submitted by KVAL Communities Staff

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012, 1:13pm

Armory added to National Register of Historic Places

The Cottage Grove National Guard Armory is Oregon's latest entry in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Cottage Grove Armory, located in the downtown historic district of Cottage Grove, Oregon, is significant for its use as a military armory and as a community center and civic heart of Cottage Grove.

Constructed in 1931 using funds from state, county and city bonds, it was the first armory built in Cottage Grove and one of the 10 original armories in Oregon.

During its use, the Cottage Grove Armory was home to two batteries and an infantry unit of the Oregon National Guard, as well as a community center hosting activities such as the County Fair, high school dances, roller-skating, Grange meetings and the Boy Scouts.

Designed by the Eugene architecture firm of Hunzicker, Smith, and Phillips at the start of the Great Depression, the Cottage Grove Armory was the first National Guard armory built in the Art Deco style in Oregon and one of only

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EPUD's Anderson and Matthews honored by United Way

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Tuesday, March 20th, 2012, 3:01pm

EPUD's Anderson and Matthews honored by United Way

From a press release

At the 2012 United Way of Lane County Leadership Reception, two Emerald PUD employees were honored with the 2011 Campaign Leader of the Year Award in the small business category, under 100 employees. Sandra Anderson, Business Systems Analyst, and Beth Matthews, Executive Assistant, were presented with the awards in recognition of their outstanding achievement in raising employee donations in 2011. Their efforts in organizing and promoting the fundraiser resulted in an 11 percent increase over 2010.

EPUD raised a total of $23,818 for the United Way of Lane County during the 2011 fundraising campaign. EPUD has participated in United Way fundraising campaigns since the mid-80s, raising more than $250,000 for Lane County. “I am proud of Emerald’s employees. They are constantly looking for ways to make a positive impact on our communities,” said Frank Lambe, Emerald PUD General Manager.

In addition to United Way donations, EPUD employees have generously contributed their time and money to several other causes.

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Crews install new gateway arch

Submitted by KVAL Communities Staff

Monday, March 12th, 2012, 3:03pm

Crews from two electric utilities worked together to install the new gateway arch at the entry to the Cottage Grove Downtown Historic District on Monday morning.

An Archway Ribbon Cutting Celebration is planned for Saturday, March 17, at 11 a.m. downtown.

For decades, the Cottage Grove community has desired to place a gateway arch in this location. Now the dream has become a reality, the Cottage Grove Community Development Corporation said.

The project has been made possible by the USDA Rural Development, Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG), local foundations and two local utility companies.

The CGCDC is collaborating with Emerald People’s Utility District (EPUD) and Lane Electric Cooperative for the installation of the arch.

>>> Photos of Monday's installation

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Cottage Grove hosts Oregon Gran Fondo bike ride June 2

Submitted by KVAL Communities Staff

Friday, March 2nd, 2012, 2:51pm

From a press release

Bicyclists of all abilities will gather in Cottage Grove the weekend of June 2 for competition and recreational riding at The Oregon Gran Fondo.

Elite and recreational bicyclists will participate in a traditional European event that includes a variety of courses and social riding alongside competitive, chip-timed racers.

In addition to rides through countryside and forests, the event features charity breakfasts, free camping for registrants at Bohemia Park in historic downtown Cottage Grove, an expo, raffles and prizes, and post-ride refreshments including a beer garden.

Gran Fondo traditionally means "big ride." It originated in France and Italy where bicyclists of all ages were invited to ride a stage of one of the professional grand tours, such as the Tour de France.

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Cottage Grove gateway arch to become a reality

Submitted by KVAL Communities Staff

Thursday, March 1st, 2012, 12:10pm

Cottage Grove gateway arch to become a reality

A new gateway arch will be installed at the entry to the Cottage Grove Downtown Historic District on March 12 at 8 a.m.

An Archway Ribbon Cutting Celebration is planned for Saturday, March 17, at 11 a.m. downtown.

For decades, the Cottage Grove community has desired to place a gateway arch in this location. Now the dream has become a reality, the Cottage Grove Community Development Corporation said.

The project has been made possible by the USDA Rural Development, Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG), local foundations and two local utility companies.

The CGCDC is collaborating with Emerald People’s Utility District (EPUD) and Lane Electric Cooperative for the installation of the arch.

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Warming shelter open in Cottage Grove

Submitted by KVAL Communities Staff

Monday, February 27th, 2012, 2:19pm

From a press release

Cottage Grove's Beds for Freezing Nights Coalition is opening a local warming center for Monday, Feb 27, for adults and families who wish to come inside from the cold.

The warming center will be at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church located at 1025 N. 19th Street in Cottage Grove.

It will be open from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Sunday and Monday.

If no guests check in by 10 p.m. the shelter will close for that night.

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