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It’s Happening at Chinook Winds in April... by Teresa Simmons Coastal Rhythm & Blues III Features Returning Acts Chinook Winds Casino presents Coastal Rhythm & Blues III, an R&B concert and dance on April 26. This is a return engagement for three well- known Northwest bands that will provide entertainment that’s not just for listening. When the mood hits and you can no longer contain yourself, step out on the super-sized dance floor and let it go, let it flow. Returning for Coastal R&B III are Patrick Lamb, Paul deLay, and Norman Sylvester and their bands, all celebrated musicians in the R&B genre. Each will perform for 90 minutes and the concert will conclude with a grand finale master jam session. Paul deLay, considered one of the finest blues harmonica players and singer-songwriters around, and his band are well known in blues circles across the nation. The Philadelphia Enquirer recently printed, “For a bluesman, and he’s a great one, Paul deLay has the most infectiously bright spirit you’re likely to hear... deLay doesn’t pull any punches, and like the best blues, his songs have the ring of truth that comes from real-life experiences.” Paul deLay The Norman Sylvester Band, features Norman “The Boogie Cat’’ Sylvester, who started performing in the Portland area in 1985. The band has shared the stage with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Junior Wells, Otis Clay, Tower of Power, and many more national blues stars. The Patrick Lamb Band, featuring Patrick Lamb on the sax and female vocalists Debra Crowe and Angela Via, Patrick Lamb Norman Sylvester brings its own brand of jazz (a combination of funk,jazz, and modem pop) to this concert. Lamb has performed with and opened for artists such as George Benson, B.B. King, Kenny G., Wynton and Branford Marsalis, and has performed at the White House. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the music running from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. A food court and no-host bar, including non-alcoholic beverages, will be available. Tickets are $15 for this event, which is open to guests 21 and over. Nine Days of Fun During Lincoln City Community Days Lincoln City‘s 2003 Community Days festivities are scheduled from April 19 through April 27. This long-standing annual festival has become a shining example of community involvement. During this nine-day event, innumerable volunteers join together to raise funds for a multitude of organizations. It’s a fun time for locals and visitors alike. Buttons that allow participation in many of the events and/or discounts can be purchased at the Chamber of Com merce office for $3 each or two for $5. Community Days begins with a picnic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Regatta Park on April 19. Learn how to balance a paper plate loaded with hot dogs and potato salad in one hand while using the other to focus the camcorder on the kids scrambling around looking for Easter eggs in the Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt at noon. Lots of fun and prizes for will be available for everyone. Businesses have the opportunity to buy ads that will run on KBCH during Radio Days on April 21. Cost is $10 per ad, with a maximum of 10 ads per business available from Roger Robertson at KBCH. Tune in for an enter taining experience from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. as local volunteers read the ad copy. Enjoy a special noontime treat at the Lions Luncheon on April 22 at the Hilltop Restaurant. Good food in a friendly atmosphere - and it’s open to everyone. The Fourth Annual Pub Crawl takes place on April 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. As you follow the route, each participating establishment will offer a special drink and hors d’oeuvres. Participants receive one playing card at each stop. The person with the best hand at the end of the evening wins a prize. Shuttle bus transportation will to clean out those kitchen cupboards because the Lions, Rotary, and Chamber food drive will take place al Kenny’s IGA North on April 24 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. They offer curbside service - just stop at the curb and your donations of food or cash will gladly be accepted. The weekend is chock-full of activities, beginning with the three-day citywide garage sale on April 25. Those who wish to sell items should stop by at the VCB to register. Several charities will accept donations to be included in their sales. Those who want to shop the garage sales can get a map at the VCB after the signup is complete. The Lincoln City Lodging Asso ciation and Business for Excellence in be available. Maps will be available at the Chamber of Commerce and at participating pubs. Youth are sponsoring a teen dance at Taft Middle School on April 25 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. All middle school-age students are welcome to join in the fun. The second annual D River Ducky Derby takes place on April 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Great prizes - and you The winning poker hand will be determined at the Kiwanis Breakfast at the north fire hall on April 24 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. It’s also a good time need not be present to win! It’s as much fun watching the volunteers working the derby as it is cheering on the ducks. Outstanding citizens of Lincoln City will be honored at the Community Days Awards Banquet on April 26 at the Westin Saiishan. Cost is $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce. The festivities conclude on April 27 with the Annual Mud Flat Golf Classic sponsored by the Lincoln City Rotary Club and Mo’s. Bring a sense of humor and sign up at the Chamber of Commerce. Each team will consist of four members at $5 per team member. Throughout the entire week, the Driftwood Library Foundation will have special activities for children and adults. These include an animal food drive, story hour, craft hour, and toddler time; “Amnesty Week,” where ail overdue books are welcomed back without a penalty; and a special book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 26. April 2003 □ Siletz News □ 21
