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Free Seminar on Google Plus at Oregon Coast Community College

January 17th, 2012 | Posted by Ocean18 in Education - Classes - (0 Comments)

Interested in finding out more about Google Plus? The SBM Alumni Club is offering “Is Google Plus in Your Future?” through the SBM Learning Network.

This seminar will be held on Tuesday Jan. 24 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Oregon Coast Community College campus in South Beach. Misty Lambrecht, one of Lincoln County’s leading social network consultants, will be demonstrating the power of this new Internet program and how it can be easily integrated into your marketing plan.

Social Networking is a valuable tool for business owners to market their business. Google is more than just a search engine. The Google suite offers a bundle of applications that are totally integrated. They include Gmail, Google Docs (Spreadsheets, Word processors, Sites), Picasa (Photo editing, sharing and posting) and now Google Plus.

Lambrecht will be able to demonstrate specific instances where Google Plus may be a superior product to Facebook. Business owners can share information by creating small intimate “circles” of friends. They can easily communicate with selected groups in their business network. Adding Google Plus to their social networking tool box will give them greater flexibility to target your message.  In Google Plus  data; documents, pictures and e-mails are integrated and are easy to use.

Get more information about this seminar by calling Ron Spisso at 541-487-4855 or Kathleen at the Small Business Development Center, 541-994-4166. Advance registration is not required. Ask about the follow-up support you can get after this seminar. The seminar is free of charge. So is the counseling. You can invite a guest.

The Small Business Development Center at Oregon Coast Community College is part of a statewide network of 19 BizCenters. As a network member we have access to current information and a number of key business resources. Our Center is also a member of the Oregon Microenterprise Network which allows us even greater access to resources for our clients. We serve communities throughout Lincoln County. The cornerstone of Center is the Small Business Management (SBM) program started in 1992. Our primary funding sources are the Small Business Administration (SBA), Oregon Economic and Community Development Department (OECDD), and Oregon Coast Community College. Over the years we have forged strong local partnerships with governmental agencies, chambers of commerce, and economic development organization. We help start, grow, and retain businesses in Lincoln County.

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

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“Foodies” Film Series in January and February

January 15th, 2012 | Posted by Ocean18 in Events | Foodie - Restaurants - (0 Comments)

On Sundays in January and February the “Foodies” Film Series will feature films focused on food, farming, fisheries, nutrition and environmental issues. The event is co-hosted by Ten Rivers Food Web and Food Share of Lincoln County (along with Oregon Coastal Zone Management Association, Feb. 12th.)

Attendance is free, with a suggested donation of $2 and one non-perishable food item for Food Share of Lincoln County.  Seating is limited to the first 50 people, so come early! Snacks will be provided. The films will be screened at the Oregon Coast Community College, Central Campus, Room 62 (enter through main front doors), 400 SE College Way, Newport, OR.

January 22nd, 1:30pm: Ingredients (http://www.ingredientsfilm.com/) A film that unearths the roots of the local food movement and digs into the stories of the chefs, farmers and activists transforming our broken food system. Features Oregon farmers.

January 29th, 1:30pm: Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead (http://www.fatsickandnearlydead.com/) An unconventional and uplifting story of two men from different worlds on personal missions to regain their health.

February 5th, 1:30pm: Vanishing of the Bees (http://www.vanishingbees.com/) This documentary examines the alarming disappearance of honeybees and the greater meaning it holds about the relationship between humans and the Earth.

February 12th, 1:30pm: Oregon Ocean Fisheries: A Conservation Story Newport premiere! (http://www.oczma.org/) A truly local look at our coastal fisheries, this film was produced by the Oregon Coastal Zone Management Association (OCZMA) and probably features people you know! Hear from the producer, Onno Husing, and other local residents working to protect our ocean environment in a Q & A after the film.

Ten Rivers Food Web is a non-profit organization (www.tenriversfoodweb.org) bringing local food to local tables in Lincoln, Benton and Linn counties. Ten Rivers Food Web’s programming includes the Lincoln County Foods Group, That’s My Farmer SNAP Incentive Program (available at the Newport Farmers’ Market and Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmers Market), and The Lemonade Project. The organization helped support the Lincoln County Community FEAST in April 2011 and the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmers Market.

Food Share of Lincoln County is a regional food bank, part of the Oregon Food Bank network, which supplies donated and USDA commodity foods to affiliated emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, and other assistance agencies in Lincoln County.  For information, contact Food Share at 541-265-8578 or go to http://www.foodsharelincolncounty.org/  or find Food Share of Lincoln County on Facebook.

Contact: Chloe Rico, Ten Rivers Food Web, Email: chloe@tenriversfoodweb.org, Phone: (541) 867-8672

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Green Bike Co-Op: Free Bike Repair Class, Women Only!

December 15th, 2011 | Posted by Ocean18 in Bikes - Transportation | Education - Classes - (0 Comments)

The Seashore Family Literacy Center is a Waldport based non-profit that provides educational programming, food, clothing and more. Check out their web site to get an idea of how awesome it is to see what a community can do when it works together at this level, sharing, and uplifting others in need. With a small staff, volunteers, community partnerships and donations the Center is addressing the human fundamentals that everyone should have the opportunity to experience.

One of the umbrella programs offered is Green Bikes. According to Seashore it is a “way to promote good health and recreation, the Green Bike program provides bicycles for anyone to ride, any time, to any destination — no questions asked. The premise is simple: Find a bike and use it for fun and transportation. When done, leave the bike in an accessible spot for the next rider.”

Lincoln County is witnessing more people taking advantage of riding in recent years.  Many are riding to save money because of higher fuel costs. Some are trying to lessen their carbon footprint and others ride for recreation and wellness. Whatever the case, you might say the bike is making a comeback, and the end result is human vitality.

Green Bikes is making a statement about how a small town envisions the use of the bicycle. Over 100 bikes have been placed in the community and residents are putting them to good use. Travelling to Waldport? Keep your eyes peeled for a green bike. Then take one for a spin.

Once again, “Bike Repair for the Independent Woman” is being offered at the Green Bike Co-op in Waldport.

When: Tuesday evenings beginning Feb 7 thru March 13 (6 pm-8 pm)

Who: Classes taught by Rick Hill and Assisted by Tyler Balfour

What: Basic bike repair subjects presented in easy non threatening manor. Learn how your bike works and gain an understanding of what to do when it breaks down. Bring your own bike.

Subjects: Parts of the Bike, fixing flat tires, brakes, shifters, cassettes, wheels and spokes, derailleurs, bottom brackets, head sets, bearings and threads, and more.

How: Contact Rick Hill by email at rhill@casco.net. When at least four women sign up, the class will proceed. Maximum of six students. Women only.

Cost: There is no cost for the class, but a donation to the Seashore Family Literacy Program ( Green Bike’s umbrella agency) would be appreciated.

http://www.seashorefamily.org/

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