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Performing Arts Center Rex Champ Ball Field
NCRD 20th Anniversary
NCRD celebrated its 20th anniversary at a
celebration on June 24. There was a free
BBQ and refreshments, an old-fashioned
popcorn wagon, a TaeKwon Do
demonstration, and music by the Rhythm
Method. Since the original schoolhouse was
built in 1920, a “roaring 20’s’ theme
provided for some period costumes and a
dance routine by Rosa Erlebach and Renee
Delight La Torre.
Board Chair Jack Bloom provided the
welcome and presented a plaque honoring
the founders of NCRD in 1997. Accepting on
behalf of the founders was Barbara McCann,
who highlighted the efforts to establish the
district. County Commissioner David
Yamamoto talked about the many programs
and services offered. NCRD appreciates his
support, as well as the estimated 200 people
who braved 90 degree temperatures to
participate.
Photo: David Wiegan
Courtesy Photos
Manzanita Beach Walk & Run
Perfect weather was just the icing on the cake for this year's Manzanita
Beach Walk & Run. A total of 280 participants took part in the 27th annual
event. With the support of volunteers, staff and Scovel Racing, the event
once again gave a fun and memorable event.
Photo: David Wiegan
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Volunteers Wanted!
The Friends of NCRD are looking for
volunteers and/or board members. Please
contact Linda Makohon at
The NCRD Performing Arts Center is looking
for volunteers to learn how to assist with
lighting or sound system operation for
performances. Our venue has a computer-
based lighting system used in plays and
concerts, and also a 7-channel sound system
with many technical requirements. We
provide the training and volunteers will
learn some fascinating new skills, as well as
get to see performances for free, meet
performers and musicians, and help produce
quality entertainment. Contact Mary Moran
NEW! Phone Number & WI-FI
855.444.NCRD (6273) Call ONE number, reach ANY department
All incoming calls are toll-free. This change was part of a project which
also brought WI-FI throughout the building, in response to requests from
our patrons. The project required completely new conduit and wiring as
well as strategically placed hardware.
Photo Left: Electrician Working on WI-FI Project.
© Broken Banjo Photography
CALENDAR
Lucas Erlebach Skate Demo August 5
Castletown August 5
Board of Directors Meeting August 10
CARTM Trashion Show October 7
3 Leg Torso October 14
FACILITY RENTALS
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For your next… meeting, party or event!
Reservations…
call Welcome Center 855.444.6273
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NCRD Receives $3,500 Grant
NCRD has received a grant for $3,500
from Tillamook Coast (Tillamook County
Economic Development Council). The
grant will be used to promote off-season
tourism in the North County by
marketing the new NCRD winter music
festival, “Winterfest Unplugged”, to be
held in our Performing Arts Center. The
festival will start Friday, February 2, 2018
and conclude Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Four outstanding musical acts have
already been booked for the festival, and
feature regional, national, and even
internationally-known names. The
genres include Celtic, blues, rock, and
jazz. A complete festival guide will be
published and also included in the fall
newsletter, so this is a “save the date”
notice. If you would like to participate as
a sponsor of a performance, you will
receive recognition in all of our
published materials. Thanks to our first
sponsor, Sunset Vacation Rentals, for
providing lodging for one of the bands.
The restoration project for Rex Champ Field has been
completed. The field has been in use 3-4 days per week
for the Adult Co-ed Softball League and is also available
to rent for private events. Contact the Welcome Center
at 855.444.6273 to reserve the field.
Board Officers Elected North County Recreation District Board of Directors elected officers at their July meeting as follows:
Board Chair – Jack Bloom | Board Vice Chair – Mary Gallagher | Board Secretary – Wally Burton
The public is welcome to attend board meetings. The Board generally meets at 7:00 pm on the second Thursday of each month. Notice of Public Meetings is available at www.ncrd.org.
Photo Above: Recent family gathering at the field.
Photo Above: Bruce Townsend with the new sign.
Rex Champ Field Completed
Photo: David Wiegan
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NCRD Performing Arts Center will host 3 Leg Torso
on Saturday, October 14, 7:30 pm. This amazing
band recently performed at the Astoria Music
Festival and we are thrilled to bring them here.
Tickets are available at www.tickettomato.com or
at the door.
3 Leg Torso creates charming, elegant and daring
modern chamber pop music infused with equal
parts tradition and innovation. Since the
ensemble's humble start in 1996 with spontaneous
street performances -- called “Meestering” by co-
founders Béla Balogh and Courtney Von Drehle --
they have been featured on National Public Radio's
All Things Considered and at the San Luis Obispo
Mozart Festival, successfully toured the east and
west coasts, released four CDs (two with New York
spoken-word artist, NPR contributor and Duplex
Planet founder David Greenberger), composed and
recorded film and documentary scores as well as
licensing music for film and television both in the
US and internationally, written new evening-length
works commissioned by the Portland Institute of
Contemporary Art (PICA) and performed both their
original compositions and their arrangements of
traditional music with several symphony
orchestras.
Influenced
by tango,
Eastern
European
folk and
other world
music
traditions,
their cosmopolitan musical style embraces wit and
humor within thoughtful, uncommon and beautiful
musical arrangements.
3 Leg Torso Highlights
Profiled on NPRs All Things Considered
Performed at the re-opening of the Hollywood Bowl, June 2004
Debut album reached #12 on Amazon.com Top 100
Two CD collaborations with New York-based spoken word artist David Greenberger
Performances with the Portland Festival Symphony, Metropolitan Youth Symphony and Pacific Crest Wind Symphony
Scored Music for Academy Award winning animator Joan Gratz
Composed music for United Nations documentary in Thailand
Recorded music for Deutsche Komtel in Germany
Provided theme music for Bosnian television series
Commissioned by PICA for new work at 2003 TBA Festival
Residency at 2006 San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival
Two songs included in the 2007 film "What Would Jesus Buy?," directed by Rob VanAlkemade and produced by Morgan Spurlock (SUPER SIZE ME)
3 Leg Torso Concert October 14
3 Leg Torso's classically tinged combination of gypsy folk and whirling tangos is both devilishly clever and damn beautiful.
Willamette Week
A success in the fluid netherworld between serious art and popular culture.
The Oregonian All the beauty of Astor Piazolla's music and all the spunk of Kronos Quartet's.
CMJ
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Our entire upper parking lot has undergone a
complete renovation, both functionally and
aesthetically. The main problem was water
drainage that flowed toward the building rather
than away from it. This has resulted in numerous
problems over the years when drains would get
plugged and water actually flowed into the
building. One staff described it as “a waterfall in
the boiler room”.
The NCRD Capital Improvement Committee had
prioritized this major project and met several times
to update the planning. Architect Jim Fanjoy with
Brittell Architecture and Tim Wines of PLS
Engineering designed the new parking lot to both
resolve the drainage problem and to provide an
entirely new and improved entry to the building.
Their design, which began in 2016 but was revised
and finished in February 2017, was used in a
Request for Proposals published in March.
The winning bidder was Chris Dials Construction,
based in Tillamook, and the contract was awarded
April 25. Work began May 15, and included
mobilization; demolition; a new 9-foot retaining
wall; new concrete stairs, sidewalks, and curbs;
storm sewer; railings and guards; an attractive new
fuel tank structure; stamped concrete entry;
grading; paving; and landscaping. The design
included provision for adding an entry structure
over the front door as an option in the future.
Overall, this project is seen as a very successful
investment in the future of our beautiful and
historic 1920 building. Thanks to all who have
participated and to our many patrons for their
patience during construction.
Parking Lot Project Almost Completed!
Before
Almost
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Youth Sports Guests We had the pleasure and great opportunity for
professional youth sports trainers to come out
to Rex Champ field and work with the kids to
better their skills for the future.
Julio Lara and Roberto held a soccer clinic with
20 youth soccer players on Saturday, June 3.
Julio and Roberto are both prestigious soccer
trainers from the greater Portland
area. They assist youth coaching for Portland
Timbers, Mount Hood and Clackamas youth
among others. The kids enjoyed the
opportunity to learn from the best.
In addition, Mike Wantland, hitting coach for
NKN High School, has volunteered to work with
our youth on pitching as well as hitting. Mike
has a very extensive background in baseball. He
spent 13 years coaching at Portland State (in
1984 they were the North Pac 10 Champions)
and 11 years coaching in various high schools in
the greater Portland area (winning 3 state
championships).
More Field Trips Planned! Details at Welcome Center - 855.444.6273
Summer Field Trips
Trip to the Oregon Zoo.
Trip to Portland Children’s Museum.
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NCRD Buys Lot On June 23 NCRD closed on the purchase of the property across the street from the lower parking lot, 12920 B Street. There is a house on the property, which has been vacant for several years and needs a lot of work including electrical, plumbing, cabinetry, appliances, landscaping and so on. The house is being evaluated now for feasibility to use as a rental. The purchase was made to provide another option
for possible parking when enough funds are raised
to build our new swimming pool, which would be
built in the lower parking lot and eliminate a
majority of the parking spaces. The new pool is
estimated to be at least several years away, and a
capital campaign plan is now in the development
stage. More details will follow in the next
newsletter, including renderings of the new pool
itself.
Photo Above: Purchased property at 12920 B Street.
2017 Mudd Nick Art Camp Mudd Nick Foundation has provided a free week of Art Camp to our community kiddos for over 15 years… close to 1000 spaces have been filled. Our campers turn into camp helpers, and this year we had 3 returning campers helping out as part of their senior project. Thank you NCRD for hosting us all these years.
2017 Summer Day Camps During the summer season, NCRD hosts several week-long day camps: Forest to the Sea, Emergency Preparedness, Gardening & Cooking and Theatre. Thanks to our partners, Mudd Nick Foundation and Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church, for your support. And a special thanks to each camp director for your expertise and dedication in sharing your knowledge.
Courtesy Photos
Photo: David Wiegan
This photo was taken in 1931, and recently restored in a beautiful 24 x 36 inch print which now hangs in the “Schoolhouse” Room. Next to the photo is space for names and comments about students who may be recognized, and many have relatives and descendants still living in the area. All are welcome to visit and check out the photo and add names so we can preserve the history of this historic building.
North County Recreation District
PO Box 207 | Nehalem OR 97131
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