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<DIV>Coming to the Oregon Main Street conference? The folks in Eastern Oregon invite you to extend your stay to experience all the area has to offer - see attached flyer for additional information. </DIV>
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<DIV>And, while registration is free for Oregon Main Street network communities, don't forget to register for the conference. Updated information and a link to the registration page can be found on our website at:</DIV>
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<DIV><A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/OPRD/HCD/PROGRAMS/2011_Main_Street_Conference.shtml">http://www.oregonheritage.org/OPRD/HCD/PROGRAMS/2011_Main_Street_Conference.shtml</A></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt"><FONT face=Tahoma>You won’t want to miss Roger Brooks’ keynote address, “The 20 Ingredients of an Outstanding Destination.” Have you ever wondered why some communities or downtowns are so successful while others struggle? To find out, the Destination Development International (DDI) team spent nearly 6 years studying more than 400 vibrant communities to uncover the most common elements that led to their success. In this lively keynote address, you’ll hear stories from these great places and learn things you can do to enhance your community. Roger Brooks, CEO of DDI, has assisted nearly a thousand communities in their efforts to become better places to live, invest, establish a business, or visit. Funded in part by a grant from the Pacific Northwest Preservation Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<DIV>In addition to our great line-up of speakers, there are several additional activities to tempt you to stay an extra day or two:</DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 8pt 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Copperplate Gothic Light'; COLOR: #ce4914; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT size=2>Wednesday, October 5<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 8pt"><o:p><FONT size=2> </FONT></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">§<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=2> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">"Adaptive Reuse of Historic Schools,"</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"> 7-8:30 p.m., Geiser Grand Hotel<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Join the Historic Preservation League of Oregon for a presentation and conversation about best practices in historic school adaptive reuse. The now-vacant <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Baker</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">City</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Middle School</st1:PlaceType> was listed in May as one of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Oregon</st1:State></st1:place>'s 2011 Most Endangered Places and the HPLO is excited to bring ideas, resources, and encouragement to the community in their efforts to bring the National Register of Historic Places eligible property back to life. The program will provide examples from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Oregon</st1:State></st1:place> and around the nation of schools that have been rehabilitated and repurposed as housing, community centers, offices, and other creative uses. Brief discussions of funding opportunities, rehabilitation issues, and community support will accompany each of the examples, and those in attendance will have a chance to discuss next steps in finding an appropriate new use for the Middle School. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">The program is free and open to the public, however, donations to the HPLO gladly accepted.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 8pt 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Copperplate Gothic Light'; COLOR: #ce4914; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT size=2>Friday, October 7 <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">§<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=2> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">First Friday Art Walk: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">First Friday is a downtown art walk featuring the Short Term Gallery, 1829 Main, with live music and artist opening reception. Also, live music at Earth & Vine Art & Wine, corner of First & Washington. And, <st1:place w:st="on">Crossroads</st1:place> <st1:place w:st="on">Carnegie</st1:place> <st1:place w:st="on">Art</st1:place> <st1:place w:st="on">Center</st1:place> welcomes Rich Bergeman as its Featured Artist for October with his series of photographs he took this spring and summer of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Baker</st1:place> <st1:place w:st="on">County</st1:place></st1:place>. Mr. Bergeman has a deep love of history and our vanishing past. His unique lens has captured the remarkable sense of place that is the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Baker</st1:place> <st1:place w:st="on">County</st1:place></st1:place> landscape. Hardbound books will be sold for $40 each and if you attend First Friday will be signed by Rich.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All proceeds from the book sale go to the Resident Artist Program at Crossroads.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 8pt 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Copperplate Gothic Light'; COLOR: #ce4914; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT size=2>Saturday, October 8<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">§<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=2> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">Hells Canyon Adventures: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">Special 2-hour jet boat tour through <st1:place w:st="on">Hells Canyon</st1:place>. A 2 ½ scenic drive there and back makes this a full Saturday. Timothy Bishop, Baker County Tourism and Marketing Director, just did this trip last weekend and saw lots of eagles, deer, and a bear! The trip includes a short hike to see pictographs on the canyon walls. The cost is $65 per person for the 2-hour tour. Departing at 10:00a.m. or 2:00 p.m. (a minimum of 8 people to run either time). See ww.hellscanyonadventures.com for info. Weather should still be in the upper 70’s or higher in October.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">§<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=2> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><st1:place w:st="on"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">Sumpter</SPAN></B></st1:place><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"> <st1:place w:st="on">Valley</st1:place> Railroad: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">History comes to life aboard the vintage trains as you travel through the heart of gold country in the scenic <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sumpter</st1:place> <st1:place w:st="on">Valley</st1:place></st1:place>. Running between McEwen and the historic mining town of <st1:place w:st="on">Sumpter</st1:place>, it’s a guarantee that the whole family will enjoy this relaxing trip back in time without having to leave the comfort of the present. Round trips take just over two hours, including layover. The Railroad has agreed to provide service especially for conference goers on Saturday, October 8. Round trip tickets are $15 adults and $9 children. For schedule and ticket information, contact the depot staff at </SPAN><A href="mailto:reservations@svry.com"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">reservations@svry.com</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<DIV>Sheri Stuart, Coordinator</DIV>
<DIV>Oregon Main Street</DIV>
<DIV>725 Summer St., Suite C</DIV>
<DIV>Salem, OR 97301</DIV>
<DIV>503.986.0679</DIV>
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