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<DIV>Hello to all! Here's a few updates that might be of interest....</DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000>1. Days of Culture, October 1-8, 2012</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV>Do you have cultural or historic preservation events or activities happening the first week of October? Then remember to list on Oregon Cultural Trust's "Days of Culture" website. Oregon Days of Culture celebrates the role of the arts, humanities, and heritage in our everyday lives. Participate by attending any number of events around the state.See <A href="http://oregondaysofculture.org/">http://oregondaysofculture.org/</A> for additional info.</DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000>2. Only Local on-line Toolkit</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV>See this really nifty idea to tie museum activities with supporting local communities - concept could be transferable to Main Street! The “<EM>Only Local”</EM> Toolkit is designed as a resource for children’s museum professionals who are interested in working more sustainably and collaboratively with their local communities. Toolkit components include how to make the mindset shift to only local and benefits of doing so, finding local talent, sourcing local materials and a museum case study.</DIV>
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<DIV><A href="http://www.childrensmuseums.org/index.php/acmprofessionaltoolkits/only-local.html">http://www.childrensmuseums.org/index.php/acmprofessionaltoolkits/only-local.html</A></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#ff0000><STRONG>3. Oregon Main Street Annual Conference, October 3-5, 2012, Corvallis</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt">Get ready to be inspired! Make new connections and get new tools to keep your downtown vibrant and competitive in today’s market. The <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">2012 Oregon Main Street</st1:address></st1:Street> Annual Conference will offer proven ideas and strategies for preservation-based revitalization that is relevant to rural, mid-sized, and urban communities. This conference is a great way to look at the “big picture” of downtown revitalization by discovering fresh ideas and learning numerous ways to turn your historic downtown or neighborhood commercial district into a bustling center of activity. Sessions cover a variety of topics for both beginners and those with experience. New this year is a whole track on historic preservation topics coordinated by conference partner the Historic Preservation League of Oregon. The conference format includes walking tours, lectures, crash courses, and networking time. Join us for this very special, one-of-a-kind conference! For additional info, see: </SPAN></DIV>
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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>
<DIV><A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">www.oregonheritage.org</A></DIV>
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<DIV><EM>Oregon Main Street is administered by the State Historic Preservation Office, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.</EM></DIV>
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