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<DIV>1. Conference pre-registration deadline next Monday, October 1, 2012.</DIV>
<DIV>2. "Best Old House Neighborhoods" Seeks Nominations</DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><U>1. "Power of Main Street" - Oregon Main Street Conference</U></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV>It's not too late to register for the Oregon Main Street Conference, October 3-5, at the Majestic Theater in Corvallis! And, the best part, if you are part of our Oregon Main Street Network, registration is free (and, for non-network communities, the rate is only $50). Attached is a copy of the conference agenda and session descriptions. To register, go to: <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt"><A href="http://2012powerofmainstreet.eventbrite.com/">http://2012powerofmainstreet.eventbrite.com/</A></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><U>2. "Best Old House Neighborhoods" Seeks Nominations:<BR><BR><IMG style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 3px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 3px solid; MARGIN: 2px 7px 7px; FLOAT: right; BORDER-TOP: #000000 3px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 3px solid" alt="" src="cid:SXKCQARLNYBM.tohcover.jpg"></U></STRONG>We are pleased to once again to spread the word about the 2013 "Best Old House Neighborhoods" article in <EM>This Old House</EM> magazine. To suggest a historic district, town or city, please send the following information to <A href="mailto:bestoldhousenabes@thisoldhouse.com">bestoldhousenabes@thisoldhouse.com</A>. <STRONG>The deadline is Friday, October 19th, 2012</STRONG>. Below is the full overview:<BR><BR><EM>This Old House</EM> magazine and <A href="http://www.preservationdirectory.com/" target=_blank>PreservationDirectory.com</A> are seeking nominations for the 6th annual “Best Old House Neighborhoods” feature. According to <EM>This Old House </EM>Associate Editor, Keith Pandolfi,"The point of this contest is—as it has always been—to familiarize TOH readers with outstanding, sometimes overlooked neighborhoods or towns that have exceptional older houses, and residents working hard to both restore them, and maintain them-for future generations." <BR><BR>TOH is looking for 64 (one in each state, one in Puerto Rico, and one in each of Canada's 10 provinces and three territories) to add to its list of Best Old House Neighborhoods. "As always," says Pandolfi, "we're especially interested in overlooked places known for affordable houses that are heavy on architectural details." <STRONG>To suggest a historic district, town or city, please send the following information to <A href="mailto:bestoldhousenabes@thisoldhouse.com">bestoldhousenabes@thisoldhouse.com</A>. The deadline is Friday, October 19th, 2012</STRONG>.<BR><BR>Be sure to include: <BR></DIV>
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<LI><SPAN style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: white">The name of the neighborhood, town or district you wish to nominate</SPAN>
<LI><SPAN style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: white">A brief history of the area </SPAN>
<LI><SPAN style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: white">A brief description of the types of houses available, including architectural styles, the period in which they were built; and the average price range. </SPAN>
<LI><SPAN style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: white">A short paragraph on why you think the area deserves to be included on the list. </SPAN>
<LI><SPAN style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: white">At least five high-resolution digital photographs (300 DPI, at about 8.5 by 6.5) of houses, streetscapes and, if possible, neighborhood events.</SPAN> </LI></UL><STRONG>Again, please submit all information and direct all questions to <A href="mailto:bestoldhousenabes@thisoldhouse.com">bestoldhousenabes@thisoldhouse.com</A>.</STRONG><BR><BR><BR></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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