May 1, 2012 will be a day full of activism across Oregon and across the country. Many groups, including Occupy, immigrant rights groups, labor unions and others will rally, march and conduct events to remind the public of the economic inequality in today’s society, and call for change.

KYAQ.org will host live coverage provided by members of The Media Consortium and hosted by Free Speech TV. Live coverage begins at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, continuing until at least 9:00 p.m. FSTV will feature live video reports from Media Consortium member reporters and free-lance journalists from New York to LA, from Seattle to New Orleans. It will include live video feeds from cities large and small, an interactive map of coverage with real-time updates and links to breaking stories, in-studio analysis from Laura Flanders, Sarah van Gelder (Yes! Magazine), Lisa Rudman (Making Contact) and more.

A soft launch of the interactive map at www.kyaq.org is expected by Saturday, April 28. Full live coverage will be streamed on the site May 1.

“Tens of thousands of citizen activists will be involved in these events and I’m sure there will be virtually no coverage on major news outlets,” said Bridget Wolfe, President of Firebare, Inc. which is building KYAQ-FM. “KYAQ is not yet on the air but we are already working to bring coverage of relevant, people-powered events to the Central Coast through our website. This type of coverage shows why community radio is so important – it allows us to hear the voices of our neighbors, of real people, instead of just the talking heads that dominate corporate media. Please tune in online May 1 and experience what independent community radio sounds like. If you like what you hear, contact us an find out how you can donate, or get involved.”

The Media Consortium, comprised of more than 50 independent journalism organizations, is pooling its resources to provide coverage of May Day activities “so people can get a sense of the movement, its messages, and the ways in which it is succeeding and not succeeding,” said Jo Ellen Kaiser, Media Consortium  Executive Director. “Mainstream media will not cover these events accurately or completely,” she said. Occupy Wall Street and other groups have called for a general strike May 1, not in the traditional sense, but a day in which “members of the 99%” take whatever actions they can to withdraw from participating in the normal workings of the economic system – not working, shopping or banking if any of those are options.

May Day, also known as International Workers Day, commemorates the 1886 Haymarket Massacre in Chicago. It is a national holiday in more than 80 countries around the world.

The Media Consortium’s membership includes nationally-known independent media outlets like The Nation magazine, Mother Jones, Democracy Now!, Free Speech TV, Free Speech Radio News, Ms. Magazine, Brave New Films, AlterNet and many others. Get more information at www.themediaconsortium.org.

KYAQ is a full power, non commercial radio service dedicated to advancing the common good of the Oregon Central Coast through the power of connection. Our mission is to strengthen the fabric of our community by weaving together vital threads of news, information, science, music, and art, creating an environment rich with surprise and discovery.

Easter Egg Hunt @ Newport Foursquare Church
Saturday, April 7th from 1-3pm at Newport Foursquare Church will host a community Easter egg hunt! Everyone is welcome. There will be a puppet show, snacks and refreshments, prizes for all ages (even the adults), and TEN THOUSAND goodie-filled eggs! Age groups for the hunt will be 1-4, 5-8, and 9-12 years old. Newport Foursquare Church is located at 215 NW 15^th St, Newport, OR 97365 phone# 541-351-8141

April 28th – Banquet & Balloon Auction
Banquet and Balloon Auction, a major fundraiser for the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Saturday evening, April 28^th at the Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn in Newport. This year’s theme is “Havana Nights.”The Cuban themed event will include dinner, both a live and silent auction, a costume contest, and a few surprises. Come as you are or dress in your favorite Cuban-inspired Garb. Ticket prices include: $45/single, or $375/table of eight. Those who purchase a table will receive sponsorship recognition. The Chamber is seeking donations for the auction. No donation is too big or too small! Call the Chamber office for information, tickets, and to donate. (541) 265-8801.

Highway Clean-Up
Help clean-up our streets! Once again the Chamber will be kicking-off it’s monthly Highway Clean-up campaign starting in April through October. The first Clean-up will be April 14th. Volunteers are asked to please meet at the Chamber office at 8:30am…..Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. For more information contact the Chamber at 541-265-8801 or email Carol@newportchamber.org

Dance The Night away! Or Just Listen & Enjoy!
Join the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts for Jazz by the Sea annual fundraiser for its Oregon Coast Jazz Party (formerly Jazz at Newport) on Saturday, March 31, 7pm at the Shilo Inn in Newport. *Jazz by the Sea features live music by Swing Shift, a 17-piece big band inspired by the music of Count Basie, with special guest John Bringetto. *Tickets are $15 per person, $5 for students with valid student ID available at the PAC box office, by calling 541-265-ARTS (2787), or at the door. *Shilo Inn is offering 15% off dinner prices to ticket-holders to Jazz by the Sea, valid on March 31, 2012 only. Call the Shilo at 541-265-7701 for more information or to make reservations.

Marine Science Day at HMSC is Saturday April 14, 10am-4pm!
Join the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) in Newport for Marine Science Day on Saturday, April 14 from 10am to 4pm. HMSC will open its doors for a behind-the-scenes peek at the cutting-edge research, education and outreach in marine sciences that makes this marine laboratory unique in the Pacific Northwest. Meet scientists from Oregon State University and six government agency partners. Explore with campus tours and enjoy special family friendly activities in the Visitor Center. Come learn what’s new on the Oregon Coast’s most dynamic marine science campus. For more information, see hmsc.oregonstate.edu.

‘Be Present’ 24/7
Central coasts visitors are just around the corner! If you haven’t signed up for brochure space in the Chamber’s kiosk for 2012, consider marketing your business for at least six months ($75.00), April through September, and “be present”, 24/7 to guests visiting the Chamber Office, after business hours. You may contact Kim at 541-265-8801 or kim@newportchamber.org to secure a space.

Sundays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29

Lincoln City Farmers & Crafters Market — INDOORS Arts, crafts, breads and other local produce. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the auditorium

Thursday, April 5 

LCCC Volunteer Lunch, 11 a.m. – All are welcome!

April 1-14

The Clothesline Project, East Hall The Clothesline Project addresses the issue of violence against women by providing a vehicle for the women to express their emotions by decorating a shirt.  Exhibit coordinated by My Sister’s Place.

April 6-30

COMMUNITY DAYS ART SHOW This show is open to everyone! Bring one piece of art, ready to hang or install (and family friendly), between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. April 4-13. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Bring your friends to the reception, 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 13.  Part of Lincoln City’s Community Days schedule.

April 7-15

COMMUNITY DAYS: Pinwheel Garden for the Children’s Trust The annual pinwheel garden will be installed on the west lawn.

Saturday, April 7

COMMUNITY DAYS: Hosting a hole on the Putt Putt Course, 12-3

*Saturday, April 7

Los Borikuas, 8 p.m. (DOORS OPEN AT 7 P.M.)  Jose Solano presents this evening of Puerto Rican rhythms and songs with singer-guitarist Neftali Rivera, cuatro by Ruben Torres, conga by Victor Pizarro and timbales by Aguiles Montas. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $6 for youth 18 and under (anytime).  Mexican dinner sold separately by the Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant ($12).

Thursday, April 12

Delake Dance Night A “dancer’s choice” event on the second Thursday of the month. No partner required, with a large variety of dance styles. Water and snacks, smoke- and alcohol free. Half the proceeds go to Relay For Life

*Friday, April 13

Reception for Community Days Art Show, 5-7 p.m. Bring your submission, and we’ll hang it on the wall! Refreshments and beverages.

Sunday, April 15

Coffee Concert, 3 p.m. in the auditorium.  Local musicians offer a casual Sunday matinee concert Featuring local favorites, the Lost in Time recorder ensemble.  Desserts and coffee by Strung Out on Beads and Coffee  (included in the $10 admission price)

April 20-21

HOST: Ford Institute for Community Building, TBA

Saturday, April 21

Indonesian Gamelan Orchestra, 7 p.m. Jose Solano presents this world music performance, details TBA

Saturday, April 28

Neskowin Valley School play

For information or tickets, contact Niki Price or Vickie Walling. lcccdirector@gmail.com or 541-994-9994 (unless otherwise noted) * = change or addition since the last update. Since 1929, historic DeLake School has been a center for education for the children of Lincoln City. LCCC continues this tradition for ALL ages, offering classes in art, dance, music, literature, and theater. The Lincoln City Cultural Center also sponsors play writing contests, fund raisers, and activities to encourage artists of all ages. www.lincolncity-culturalcenter.org

Do you own and operate a family business? Then come spend some time with Drs Paul and Pat Frishkoff, national leaders in family business issues at the Small Business Learning Network’s seminar on March 6th.

Drs. Pat and Paul Frishkoff are partners in the consulting practice Leadership In Family Enterprise (LIFE). They specialize in assisting family-owned businesses. Pat is a pioneer in developing learning opportunities for business owners, their families, and the professionals who serve family businesses. She founded the Austin Family Business Program at Oregon State University and was the Director of the program from 1985-2002. She has been frequently honored for her exemplary work with folks from family businesses, both senior and younger generations. Paul has taught classes on business, creativity and accounting as Professor in the Lundquist College of Business, University of Oregon.

The meeting will be this coming Tuesday, March 6 at OCCC Newport campus in the Community room. This will be our only SBM Event this month. The session will be from 6:30-9:00pm. I promise that this will be a fun and enlightening event. Every one will benefit from this class even if your family is not directly involved as an employee or partner at this time in the development of your business.

Family businesses are the bed rock of Lincoln County. Nationwide, more than 90% of all businesses are family businesses. Family businesses employ one in every two workers. More than three-fourths of all new jobs are created by family businesses. On a per-employee basis, small and family-owned businesses contribute more to their communities than their larger, public counterparts. Despite that success small business operation can be fragile. Fewer than half of family businesses have a written succession plan. Many owners don’t even have a recent, signed will. Family businesses face the same challenges as every other business, plus dealing with the unique issues created by the link between business and family. That link also provides magnificent opportunities.

This classs will also be sponsored SBM Alumni Club. It will be open to the public and is free of charge. You can invite a guest. I will be sending a follow-up email later this month where you will be able to register

Ronald Spisso, Oregon Coast Community College SBDC, rspisso@occc.cc.or.us, 541-994-4166

Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District’s 3RD Annual Water Film Series will be featured at Oregon Coast Community College, Newport Campus from 6-8pm.  This film series is free to the public. Get a free rain barrel raffle ticket at each show! Coolness!

March 7 -  Red Gold: An Environmental Documentary (55 min)

Bristol Bay region of southwest Alaska is home to the Kvichak and Nushagak rivers, the two most prolific sockeye salmon runs left in the world. Two mining companies have proposed to build one of the largest open-pit and underground mines in the world located at the headwaters of the two rivers. Despite the promises of a clean project, the accident-plagued history of hard rock mining has wrought one of the biggest land use issues Alaska has ever faced. For the first time, Bristol Bay’s subsistence, commercial and sport-fishing communities have joined together for a common cause.

March 21 – Mountains in the Mist: Discovering Cloud Forests (40 min)

Have you ever heard of cloud forests? These intriguing ecosystems are very rare. Only 2% of the world’s tropical forests are cloud forests – and yet, these mountainous rain forests are important sources of biodiversity and suppliers of large volumes of high-quality stream flow. See how scientists try to unravel the secrets of these amazing ecosystems and how forest protection works in Costa Rica.

April 4 -  Blue Gold: World Water Wars (90 min)

Water is one of the most common things on earth, but the supply of it on this planet is finite. As the world’s population expands the demands of industry and commerce increase and potable water is no longer as easy to find as it once was. Many believe that it will become a valuable strategic commodity with the passing of time. The film examines how major corporations and financial institutions are buying up territories where large water supplies can be found and what ordinary citizens can do to keep the water supply free and shared fairly by all.

May 2 – Bull Run: The Oregon Experience (60 min) & Rain Barrel Raffle

The Bull Run River, from its source in the foothills of Mt. Hood, has supplied Portland’s drinking water since 1895. To protect the water from contamination, the upper watershed has been closed to the public for more than a century. Few people have ever seen the Bull Run’s extensive old-growth forest and wealth of natural beauty. Explore the watershed and its history with a rare look into this seldom-visited place.

Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District - 23 North Coast Highway  •  Newport, Oregon 97365 – (541) 265-2631   •  info@lincolnswcd.org

Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District (Lincoln SWCD) serves Lincoln County communities and residents of the central Oregon coast by providing assistance to implement resource conservation, watershed restoration and habitat enhancement projects to improve and conserve natural resources on agricultural, forested, private, urban and rural lands.