MCDC Quilt Raffle!
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MCDC Quilt Raffle!

This is an opportunity to show your support to a local organization that looks after the communities of the McKenzie Valley, which has been badly affected by the devastating wildfires last year. This beautiful piece was lovingly hand-sewn over hundreds of hours by three talented friends who have collaborated to create this unique quilt featuring…

Blue River’s Resilience And Rebirth Captured In Phoenix Sculpture
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Blue River’s Resilience And Rebirth Captured In Phoenix Sculpture

Source: KLCC.org By Brian Bull A monument to resiliency and rebirth now stands in the McKenzie River Corridor town of Blue River, which was ravaged by last year’s Holiday Farm Fire.  The metal phoenix sculpture – called “Viribus” was installed Thursday morning and will watch over Blue River as it rebuilds. Sculptor Jud Turner and…

McKenzie Community Honors Animal Rescuer Toni Ray
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McKenzie Community Honors Animal Rescuer Toni Ray

This Saturday at the McKenzie Treasures Market, in spite of the extreme heat and heavy smoke in the air, the local community gathered to show their appreciation for one very special lady and the contribution she’s made to so many people in the valley over the past year. Since the fire, Toni Ray has worked…

Discovering More McKenzie Treasures
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Discovering More McKenzie Treasures

By Alice Bonasio, Executive Director of the McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce Since launching a few weeks ago, the McKenzie Treasures Saturday Community Market has really started to take off, and it’s so nice to re-visit it each week only to find new local vendors with a range of unique crafts and products on offer….

McKenzie River Treasures Community Market Opening This Summer!
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McKenzie River Treasures Community Market Opening This Summer!

The new Saturday market is meant to help local businesses and showcase all the wonderful things the McKenzie Valley has to offer. The new “McKenzie River Treasures” market will take place on alternating Saturdays between Iron Forest, near Finn Rock, and the McKenzie Station Pub on McKenzie Station Pub on McKenzie Bridge. Janice Myers of…

CDC Community Organizers Making a Difference on the Ground
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CDC Community Organizers Making a Difference on the Ground

Charitable grants and generous donations have enabled The McKenzie CDC to hire a full-time Resource Coordinator and two Community Organizers to actively support survivors on the ground. Having a presence directly within our community means the CDC can quickly identify needs and make an impact where larger county and state-wide organizations might be out of…

Help for Small Businesses and the Arts
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Help for Small Businesses and the Arts

Source: ArtsActionFund.org Without a moment to spare, the United States Senate just voted overwhelmingly 92-to-7 to extend the PPP application deadline from March 31, 2021 to May 31, 2021. The House had already passed this legislation 415-to-3 earlier this month, so it now moves to the President’s desk for his signature and certain enactment. What impact…

Upcoming Grant Opportunities for Artists
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Upcoming Grant Opportunities for Artists

Oregon Community Foundation is pleased to announce two upcoming grant opportunities for artists and culture bearers. Applications will open soon for both the Creative Heights grant program and the Fields Artist Fellowship (in partnership with Oregon Humanities). We invite you to learn more about these opportunities, apply if you are eligible, and share with your…

Bid Today in the McKenzie Restoration Art Auction
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Bid Today in the McKenzie Restoration Art Auction

Visit https://judycasad.withwre.com/art-auction To support cleanup efforts in the McKenzie River Valley due to the Holiday Farm Fire All Art 100% Donated by Artist Judy Casad Where & When The first event starts Friday December 4th Deadline to bid – Monday December 7th at 5:00 PM. BID HERE – YouTube Video Ongoing Auctions will be announced….