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Art in the Woods Camp Returns
voice what’s happening
2009
Celebrate Oregon’s sesquicentennial with Art in the Woods Youth Music and
Art Day Camp brought to you by Vernonia Hands on Art. The camp will be held
July 27-31 at the Scout Cabin at Hawkins Park. All youth who have completed first
grade through high school are invited to attend. Classes in Art, Singing, Recorder and
Folk Dancing will be offered, with the theme of 150 years of Crafts, Arts and Music
in Oregon. Teens will be able to select from classes in Chamber Music, Art, Drama
and Singing. The instructors are talented artists and musicians who have experience
working with young people. The public is invited to attend the final musical presenta-
tion on Friday evening. Cost is $75, or $20 per class for teens. Financial aid is avail-
able, as well as lower rates for multiple children in families, and for teens who assist
at camp. Applications are available at the Vernonia School offices and at the library.
For questions, please call Rachel at 503-708-8980, Shellee at 503-329-5895, or Carol
at 503-429-0437.
Pioneer Museum Talks Continue
Twenty-five Vernonia Pioneer Museum patrons enjoyed the April Museum
Talk featuring Jerry Bush. Jerry’s father (with help from the whole family) ran the
Nehalem Dairy, which distributed milk, pop and beer to Timber and Vernonia from
the late 1940’s to the early 1960’s. He also showed a video of Vernonia scenes from
those years that were compiled from hundreds of feet of Bush home movies.
The June Museum Talk will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2:00 PM, at the
museum, E. 555 Bridge Street. Cynthia Robertson will share stories of the people
buried in the North Cemetery of Clear Creek (Timber Route). She will also discuss
the cemetery’s history and its future. Cynthia is a cemetery board member and has
been doing extensive research into the history of the area.
Events Calendar
First Friday and Open Air Market - June
5, 5PM - 7:30PM
The Open Air Market kicks off another sea-
son of Friday evening Markets in the Court-
yard of the Vernonia Community Learning
Center. Also, join your friends and neigh-
bors for First Friday as Vernonia Celebrates
the Arts, with local Artist Dave Anderson’s
exhibit To Break a Butterfly,” and much
more.
Vernonia Community Pot-luck, BBQ and
Worship Music - June 13, 5PM
Hosted by the Vernonia Community Church.
Lots of favorite songs and new original
music from friends and local artists. Bring
you favorite salad or dish to share. Bring a
friend, bring a stranger. Please RSVP: “mrm-
brown@hotmail.com”. Come be blessed.
Vernonia Celebrates June First Friday
June’s First Friday will feature local artist Dave Anderson’s moving Holocaust series, To Break
A Butterfly. The artworks were inspired by the art and writings of the children of the Nazi Terezin
concentration camp. The June 5th event will also include works by other local artists, and music by
Strings on Fire, Vernonia’s community orchestra. The art show will be held in the Learning Center
from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
The completion of the Vernonia Community Learning Center Courtyard will be celebrated with
a ribbon-cutting at 5:00 PM, that will also mark the opening of the Friday Open Air Market season.
Come enjoy the art, music, local crafts, and produce.
To participate in the art show, please contact Erika Paleck at epaleck@gmail.com or 503-429-
0898. To participate as an open market vendor, contact Scott Laird at mrscottlaird@yahoo.com or
503-367-0098.
Vernonia Christian Church Announces
2009 Vacation Bible School
Studio GO! Game Show is the place where kids experience real teamwork, real service, and real fun!
Each day at Studio GO!, kids will meet someone from the Bible who decided to team up with God
and GO for it! They will see how God works in the lives of everyone who trusts Him.
Kids will be given a Bible challenge each day: GO! Lead, GO! Risk,GO! Tell, GO! Obey, GO! Serve.
And they will be encouraged to carry out the challenge at home in ways they choose.
Vacation Bible School will take place for children aged four through sixth grade from June 22-26, from
9:00AM-noon at the Vernonia Christian Church, 410 North Street, and is free of charge. Older kids and
teens are welcome to volunteer as well!
Register online: www.vacationbibleschool.com/vernoniachristianchurc or by phone: Susan Mul-
likin, 503-467-8366. For more information, contact Sue Robertson, 503-429-4901.
Dog Wash Fundraiser, Saturday June 13
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
To support Vernonia Fireworks. 999 1st
Ave. Small dogs $5 Large dogs $8
Call 503-429-0410 for an appointment.
Drop ins also welcome!
KUPL Concert - June 20, 6PM
Strand, Unplugged and Acoustic Live
Performance - June 21, 5PM -7PM
At the Blue House Cafe. Come celebrate Fa-
ther’s Day. Free pastry with any meal for any
Dad.
School Events
June 6 - VHS Graduation
June 10 - 8th Grade Promotion
June 12 - Last Day for Students
Visit www.vernoniasvoice.com/events for more info and pictures.
RAFFLE
Win a day of free yard work for $5!
Tickets on
sale at
June 5th
First
Friday
Drawing
to take
place at
6:45
Proceeds go towards
Vernonia’s Community Garden Project
Contact Mark Lemay (503) 429-1069
Ford Family Foundation’s Cohort 3
Nehalem Valley Pioneers To Meet
JUNE 13th 11AM - 3PM @ SPENCER PARK
The 86th annual meeting of the Nehalem Valley Pioneer Association is scheduled for Sunday,
June 14, at Jewell High School in Jewell, Oregon.
The Nehalem Valley Pioneer Association was founded by pioneers, and their descendants, who
settled the Nehalem Valley. All past, present and future residents of the area are welcome to attend, as
is everyone interested in local history.
Doors will open at 10:00 AM; the business meeting will be conducted at 11:00 AM. The potluck
picnic is at noon, served buffet style, and the afternoon program begins after lunch around 1:00 PM.
For more information, contact Lori Aschenbrenner at 503-728-2363, or Cynthia Weber at 503-
325-2100.
PLAYER AND COACH APPRECIATION CEREMONY
Vernonia Class of ‘99 Reunion
Attention VHS Class of 1999 graduates and parents. We are trying to locate our classmates for our
upcoming 10 year reunion. Please contact Becca at beccajohanson@hotmail.com or find us on Fa-
cebook at Vernonia ninetynine.
River City Children’s Theater
Returns for Another Season
River City Children’s Theater is excited to announce its upcoming summer theater camps. For all ranges
of experience, the camps run June 22-26 and July 27-31.
The June 22-26 camp, entitled “Music Revue,” will teach vocal and dance techniques used in musical
theater. The camp will culminate in a special Friday evening musical revue performance featuring favor-
ite songs from past River City Children’s Theater musicals. For students leaving grades 1-8, the camp is
hosted by Heather Bishop.
---- EVENTS ----
Vernonia Slugfest
‘09
10 PITCHES FROM A PITCHING MACHINE FOR A $1.00
THROWIN’ HEAT
TEST YOUR THROWING SPEED THREE BALLS FOR A $1.00
ALL EVENTS FREE FOR KIDS UNDER 16
BASEBALL BBQ
The July 27-31 camp is called “Lights Up: Build Your Own Production” and invites students to experi-
ence the entire production process in one week’s time. From playwriting, to design, to performance, this
hands-on camp puts students in charge. Short, student-produced works will be presented in a Friday
evening showcase. For students leaving grades 3-8, Caleb Thurston will be hosting the camp.
DONATION CAR WASH & POP CAN DRIVE
Both camps run 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday through Friday and take place onstage at Olmscheid Audi-
torium. Students may register for one or both camps, but space is highly limited this year. Registration
fees are $80 per student, per camp. Sibling and multiple-camp discounts are available.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
To receive a registration form or more information, contact director Caleb Thurston at rccthe-
ater@gmail.com or call (503) 397-6489. River City Children’s Theater is also on the web at www.
geocities.com/rcctheater.
St. Helens High School Drama has been the proud sponsor of River City Children’s Theater since 2004.
MONEY RAISED FROM POP CANS WILL BE USED TO TAKE PLAYERS TO
A PORTLAND BEAVERS BASEBALL GAME
MONEY RAISED FROM CAR WASH AND BARBEQUE WILL BE USED TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN OUR FIELDS