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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019 | 9A C H A M B E R N E W S L E T T E R Th e Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce promotes economic vitality through advocacy and collaboration with its members and the larger community. Concerts in the Park Continue In addition to the Wednesday concerts, local vendors gather to off er a variety of food, craft , and other items. Market hours are from 5pm – 8pm. Concerts begin at 6:30pm. Bring a friend and support your local vendors, musicians and their sponsors by attending the Wednesday evening activities. Th ese concerts are made possible with fi nancial support through sponsorships so join us and take a moment and thank them. Season Sponsors: Northwest Natural. Supporting Sponsors: Banner Bank, Chambers Bridge Dental, City of Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove Sentinel, Emerald People’s Utility District, Jack Sprats, Lane Community College, Lane Electric Cooperative, RV Corral, and Wal-Mart. Aug 7 - Gumbo Groove, Folk-Fueled, Fun-Grass Why Folk-Fueled Fungrass? One of the toughest thing for artists who dabble in varieties of genres is labeling what comes off the stage when they play. In the case of this collective, driven by the songwriting of Frank Sprouse, it became a bit easier with a switch to traditional instruments- acoustic guitar, standup bass, mandolin, and banjo. Sprouse’s compositional journey includes years of time in various musical woodsheds- from rock to jazz to country to fusion- as well as countless concert hours spent at Grateful Dead shows. Th is cross pollination means that a tune might veer from a David Grisman- like riff into a Steely Dan-like jam, with a stop at Terrapin station along the way. A switch some years back to playing and performing exclusively on acoustic guitar, which included long stretches of work on fl atpicking chops, brought him around to imagining his music played through a 2019 Chamber Board of Directors , Advisors and Staff: Thank you for your hours upon hours of volunteer time, commitment, and service! Offi cers Danny Solesbee, President 5 Flying Monkeys Ruth Linoz, Secretary South Lane Wheels Gary Manly, Treasurer Cottage Grove Sentinel Directors Brent Hoover The Grove Café & Lounge Cameron Reiten KNND AM 1400 Candace Solesbee Shampoo Dolls Salon Chrissy Chapman Covered Bridge Brewing Dale Smith Coast Fork Feed Company Judd Van Gorder Carousel House B&B and Catering Kate Brown Brunneis, Pacifi c Northwest Productions Len Blackstone Blackstone, Inc. – Windermere Commercial Real Estate Shane May Emerald Fitness Club Stan Simonsen Cascade Home Center Advisors Candace Solesbee City Councilor Larry Sullivan South Lane School District Jared Sidman Main Street Program Richard Meyers City of Cottage Grove Ryan Gifford Gifford & Gifford Attorneys at Law Tim Herrmann PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center Visitor Center Volunteers: Heidi Abbott, Dotti Bittner, Suzanne Huebner-Sannes, Tara Sue Hughart, Susan Jeppesen, Nancy Kretzschmar, Rebecca Lane, Marie Longfellow, Judd Van Gorder, Sharon Van Gorder, Penny Westling, Sherry Bricher-Wendt. Staff: Travis Palmer, Executive Director Beth Martin, Offi ce Manager Mavis Bradsby, Bookkeeper Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce 700 E. Gibbs • Cottage Grove, OR P. (541) 942-2411 info@cgchamber.com www.cgchamber.com bluegrass fi lter. Th e next step was fi nding the right players to explore in this new environment. Th e resulting amalgam is fresh and friendly- the name Fungrass came easily to mind- and the good time Gumbo Groove has playing it is fueled by the folks who come to listen and dance: Folk-Fueled Fungrass, y’all! Aug 14 - Windy Ridge, Country, Rock & Blues Windy Ridge is a local Cottage Grove band that has been together for over 30 years. Together they make up one of the longest enduring bands in the area. Th e band consists of the Munsell brothers, Dave and Curt Munsell, Ken Bachelder (David’s brother-in-law), Joe Tennis, Brad Helsel, and Hal Holbrook. All band members do vocals. In addition to vocals Dave plays guitar and keyboard, Curt on congas and percussion, Ken (bass guitar), Joe (lead guitar), Brad (drums), and Hal (keyboard and guitar). Windy Ridge’s signature musical style blends Rock, Blues, Country and a little jazz. Th eir diverse playlist may include a song by Santana followed by Hank Williams, for example, fl avored with some original tunes thrown in the mix. Windy Ridge will take a song and make it their own, make their own arrangement, or as they say, “Ridge it.” “We love performing and seeing folks have a good time to our music. We are appreciative of our reception from the hometown folks and enjoy entertaining them at the Concert in the Park venue.” Aug 21 - Gabe Schliff er and the Sugar Pine String Band, Bluegrass From their home base in Eugene, OR, Th e Sugar Pine String Band mixes traditional bluegrass with old-time and original americana music. Sit back relax and listen to the sweet acoustic tones of the dobro, mandolin, upright bass, guitar and fi ddle. Recently transplanted from the hills of western New York, Gabe Schliff er has been playing cello since the age of four, and writing music since 2007. He has been a member of many diff erent bands including Th e Cabin Killers, Mulberry Soul, Outland County, and Th y Burden. Stargazers is a continuation of Gabe search into the roots of Americana music, evoking the spirit of jamming around campfi res and fi nding inspiration in the fi elds and forests of American heartland. His new album features him on cello, fi ddle, tenor banjo, guitar as and lead vocals. Gabe has shared the stage with the likes of Donna the Buff alo, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Big Mean Sound Machine, Th e Blind Owl Band, Th e Prickers, and Th underbody. Aug 28 - Th e Blues Kats, Multi-genres The Blues Kats are a well-loved group of local, seasoned musicians that have been performing blues, rock, and country music throughout their careers. The band formed to put out great rockin’- boogie-blues- funky-down in the alley-from the heart music. Jerry Zybach: Guitar, Bass and Vocals, is an award winning blues artist known throughout the US and Europe for his soulful slide, rhythm/lead guitar, and powerful vocals. John Bryson : Harmonica –Vocals, is a Rooster blues award winner who grew up in the Eugene area and learned his fi rst harp chops from Curtis Salgado and Bill Rhodes. John has played throughout the Northwest. Mike Hatgis: Bass-Vocals, originally from New York, toured with oldie greats, The Platters, The Drifters, and The Coasters, and a fi rst call bassist in the local area. Danny Miller: Drums–Vocals, also a Rooster award winner, originally from California. Danny has played all over the Northwest and California, and is an “A” list drummer. Sept 4 - FINAL CONCERT: Blue Skies Big Band, Classic Swing Jazz One of the premier dance bands in the Pacifi c Northwest, Blue Skies 17 piece band brings back the smooth big band sound that has become the band’s trademark. Come out to dance, or just to enjoy the great music of the big band era! August Breakfast Club with Jenny Dresler “Decisions in Salem, aff ecting Cottage Grove Businesses - A look at the legislation heading our way and how to prepare yourself and your business.” Presented by Jenny Dresler, Director of Grassroots for the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce Public Aff airs Council. In 2018, Jenny Dresler joined the team at Public Aff airs Counsel (PAC) as Director of Grassroots and lobbyist. She previously served as director of state public policy at the Oregon Farm Bureau. As director Jenny oversaw state lobbying on key issues—tax, employment, environment, and regulatory—and was the organization’s grassroots coordinator. Prior to Farm Bureau, Jenny worked for the Oregon Senate Republican caucus offi ce and focused on natural resources policy. She began her professional career as an aide to U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) in Washington D.C. Jenny has a Bachelor’s degree in biology and a Master’s degree in environmental science with a focus on general business. Friday August 9, 2019, Th e Cottage Events Venue, 2915 Row River Road from 8:00 – 9:30am. Breakfast Buff et Served. Please RSVP to beth@cgchamber.com by noon on August 8 Cost: Chamber Members $10 Non-Chamber members $15 The Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce presents the CHAMBER HEALTH PLAN! Your Chamber is a vital strategic partner for member success. We provide resources to enhance achievement of our members’ organizational goals. One such initiative is group health coverage plans. Aff ordable rates and benefi ts to qualifying Chamber members Savings have been substantial in many cases Focus on prevention and wellness 12-month rate guarantee from enrollment date If you’re looking for aff ordable healthcare for your employees, look no further than the Chamber Association Health Plans*. With more than 300 groups enrolled, covering 9,000 lives, the plan options are growing and becoming more aff ordable than ever. In fact, our plans oft en cost 5%-15% less and have richer benefi ts than most small group plans in the marketplace. *This program is made available through the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce in affi liation with plan sponsor, Bend Chamber of Commerce. Jason Stubbs will be the speaker at our September Breakfast Club. To learn more about affordable health plans for your business, mark your calendars for September 13 and plan to attend. RSVP to beth@cgchamber.com or call the chamber offi ce (541) 942-2411. August Business aft er Hours Th is month Business aft er Hours will be hosted by Emerald People’s Utility District at Saginaw Vineyard, August 15, 2019 from 5:30 – 7:00pm. Please join us for this opportunity to mingle with other chamber members, enter to win door prizes, enjoy some delicious food, have some fun, fi nd out more about your fellow chamber member businesses and support each other by making referrals to shop chamber members fi rst! Next month: Emerald People’s Utility District Th e chamber’s number one goal is to create a strong local economy. All of the programs and benefi ts supported by a chamber membership investment go toward achieving that goal. Membership in the chamber is also a commitment to the entire community and a pledge of support for the economic growth and vitality of the Cottage Grove area. Join us in supporting Chamber member businesses and our local economy and “Shop Chamber Members fi rst”! WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Bespin Holdings, LLC 220 Palmer Avenue (714) 860-9040 jon@livingbetter101.com Patient Care Blue Mountain Honey and Bees Cottage Grove (541) 623-0474 bluemountainhoneyandbees@hotmail. com www.bluemountainhoneyandbees.com Natural Resources Trinity Insurance Agency Cottage Grove (541) 942-8870 dray@trinityinsurance.us www.trinityinsurance.us Insurance Agency THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS Advanced EyeCare Associates, LLC, Advantage Dental Clinics, Army Corps of Engineers, Automotive Specialties, BigBites, Birch Avenue Dental, Inc., Bochetto Day Spa, Bohemia Foundation, Carl’s Jr., Century 21 Nugget Realty, Chambers Bridge Dental, Coast Fork Feed Company, Commonwealth Financial Network, Cottage Grove Community Development Corporation, Cottage Grove Professional Grooming, Cottage Grove Ranger Station, Covered Bridge Church of the Nazarene/Oak Park Christian School, Creswell Chamber of Commerce, Don Strahan, Edward Jones, El Tapatio, Emerald Fitness Club, Eugene Airport, Eugene Area Radio Stations, Family Relief Nursery, Giff ord & Giff ord LLP, Attorney, Grove Christian Service Camp, Grove Racing Promotions, Hoyer Accounting, Iris Vineyards, Jack Sprats, LLC, Kevin L. Pillow, PC, CPA, King Estate Winery, Lane Workforce Partnership, Log House Plants, Magnolia Gardens Senior Living, McDonald’s Restaurant, New Breed Seed, Opal Center for Arts & Education, Pacifi c Yurts, Inc., Pinocchios Pizza, Pro Maintenance Property Solutions, LLC, Prospectors & GoldDiggers, Rogers & Son, Sean Kelly, P.C., Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Creatorium, South Lane Television, Sud N’ Shine Car Wash, Territorial Seed Company, Travel Lane County, Umpqua Bank, US Bank, Village Green Resort & Gardens, Womenspace. Chamber Calendar If you have an event you want published on our website calendar, please, please, please submit it to: Go to www.cgchamber.com Click on “Event Calendar” Click on “submit new event” Fill in the blanks and submit Once your event is approved, it will appear on the community calendar. For more details on the events listed below, visit the Event Calendar on our website at www. cgchamber.com. (Chamber events in bold) *Bingo every Friday night at the American Legion Hall *Downtown Art Walk the last Friday/mo April through October *Farmers Market - Th ursdays, May 2 thru October 31, 2019 August 7 CIP: Gumbo Groove 8 Promotions/Events/Tourism Committee 9 Breakfast Club with Jenny Dresler 10 Operation Veteran Freedom 10 Party in the Park/Emergency Preparedness Fair 12 Regular City Council Meeting 13 Chamber Ambassadors 14 CIP: Windy Ridge 15 Business Aft er Hours - EPUD 15 Classical Music in the Wild 16-18 W.O.E. Family Fair & Lumberjack Show 17 Coast Fork Community River Project August Work Party 17 Th e Village Uncorked “Havana Nights” 20 Th ird Tuesday Poetry Night at Axe & Fiddle, hosted by Kalapuya Books 21 CIP: Gabe Schliff er and the Sugar Pine String Band 25 Carousel Benefi t Concert - Men of S.U.R.F 26 Regular City Council Meeting 27 Jazz Jam at Th e Cottage 28 CIP: Jerry Zybach and the Blues Kats 28 Training, Education & Membership Committee Meeting Special Th anks to our 2019 Enhanced Members PLATINUM PLUS • Cottage Grove Sentinel GOLD • Pacifi c Power SILVER Banner Bank City of Cottage Grove Emerald People’s Utility District Lane Community College - Cottage Grove Center Lane Electric Cooperative Northwest Natural PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center South Lane School District Weyerhaeuser
