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
