From sunny Chiloquin to freezing fog in Ashland this weekend. Beautiful though it is, I wanna come home!

Photo courtesy of Joan Rowe

Come One, Come All! Santa’s arrived! Free Train Rides on the Klamath & Western Railroad to the 3rd Annual Holiday Express at Train Mountain. December 10-11th and 17th-18th, 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 pm. Meet Santa Claus, enjoy a snack at Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, help in Santa’s Workshop, watch the garden scale trains, and listen to a story unfold to origami! Only $5.00 each/$20.00 maximum per family. 36951 South Chiloquin Road, Chiloquin Phone 541-783-3030 or 541-783-3177

December 5th, 2011 Volume 8, Issue 48

Coming on Saturday, December 10th 9:am to 3:pm at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 503 W. Chocktoot St. Chiloquin Hot food for sale and lots of Christmas gifts for sale.

CHILOQUIN LIBRARY PRESENTS

A FREE MOVIE ON

SATURDAY AFTERNOON!

December 17 @ 2: PM at the Chiloquin Library

Directed by Jon Favreau

Starring: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde

“1873. Arizona. The Old West… Good Old Fashioned Western even though there are aliens involved. It had a fun spirit and an interesting plot, effects, stars, and excitement. “

“Amazon.com reviews”

| Rated: PG 13

Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be available.

Did you miss the FOCL Book Sale at the Christmas Bazaar? We will be having an extended book sale until Christmas. It will be in the work room at the Library starting Tuesday, December 6th. There are some very nice books that would be good for gifts. Also, for the Daniel Steele fan, we have a large collection of her books. Library hours are Mon. 10-2, Tues. 10-6, Wed. 10-6, Thurs. 10-6, Fri. 1:30-5:30 and Sat. 10-2. Come and browse in the work room.

Chiloquin, OR November 23, 2011 – Chiloquin’s Sage Community School is

pleased to announce the soon-to-be arrival of their new community cookbook,

Savory Sage Family Favorites. The cookbook features a delicious collection of local

and family recipes and all proceeds from the sale will benefit their school kids’

year-end field trip.

This beautiful spiral-bound cookbook contains 147 recipes divided into 7 recipe

categories – from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. Each recipe is

labeled with the contributor’s name, so it is easy to find the recipes of friends and

neighbors. The cookbook makes a great gift and contains a wide variety of recipes

including those passed down for generations, some really fun recipes to make with

the kids and a local favorite – Ziggy’s Chili.

The cookbooks will be available at Sage Community School, 43580 Hwy 62, in

Chiloquin. You may also purchase the book by calling 541-783-2544. The

price is $10. If you would like your cookbook mailed add $3 for postage. Gift

certificates are available. Also, please visit us at the Christmas Bazaar at Our

Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 503 W Chocktoot St, in Chiloquin on

December 10th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. In case the books haven’t arrived just

yet, we will be taking pre-sale orders.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Sage Community School

43580 Hwy 62

Chiloquin, OR 97624

541-783-2544

The 2012 Community Calendars are here at the library for those who have ordered calendars. We would like the calendars to be picked up as soon as possible. Be sure to have one of the staff cross off your name on the master list. There will be some extra copies for sale for $4.50 each. They can be purchased at the library. They will also be for sale at Saturday’s Christmas bazaar. FOCL will be having a book sale there. We want to give a big THANK YOU to our advertisers. You make it possible for FOCL to make our library such a great place to come to.

Joan Rowe

Since I am also the publisher of the ChiloquinNews, I can’t say that you’ll be sorry if you miss seeing my artwork, but I will say that the Gallery will really appreciate your visit, and especially so if you decided to buy something I was born and raised in Adelaide, Australia at a time when ‘everyone’ knitted, and I learnt at a very young age, taught by my mother. By the time I reached adulthood I was knitting complicated intarsia patterns, and since then have developed a love for lace knitting. I got my first camera as a teenager, black and white and completely manual. Understanding apertures, depth of field and focusing was essential, but composition was what I really enjoyed. I never considered myself an artist though, and my profession became science. I worked in research labs at the University of Adelaide, Stanford University, and finally at the University of Nevada, Reno, where my last 7 years were spent establishing and managing the Nevada Genomics Center, a DNA sequencing facility. It was an extremely hectic work schedule for me but I still found the time to knit and photograph, and after many years of being intrigued by stained glass, I took a class in 2002 and was immediately hooked. The glass fascinates me and I take great pleasure in just looking at it and thinking about what I might do with it. I’ve now moved into fusing and mosaics, and enjoy every aspect of glasswork. When I retired in 2007 and moved to Chiloquin, no one here knew me as a scientist and I was welcomed as an artist. I became a volunteer at Two Rivers Gallery, then a Board member, and now President. It still feels a little strange to be referred to as ‘the artist’. I also have a passion for gardening and have recently taken up art quilting, although progress has been slow while the ground is still thawed and some gardening still possible.

Thanks to all of you who came to the meeting on Dec. 2nd at the Chiloquin Community center meeting on the continuing effort to have law enforcement here in Chiloquin. I think there would have been more people attending but I messed up and said from 12:00 to 4:00, and a lot of people thought it would last that long. That was the time frame we had rented the Community center room for, so I apologize for my error. But the meeting was what I call a success. We now have a Task force in place, and the folks on this task force are a group of retired law enforcement officers and several more great folks willing to take on the job. We have great appreciation for these folks. Hopefully we will have law enforcement sooner than later; we know it all takes time, but let’s pray for sooner than later. Patricia Twamley

Klamath Falls, Ore. – Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Fremont-Winema National Forest will go on sale beginning November 21 through December 23 at all Forest offices and several commercial outlets. Christmas tree permits cost $5 and are nonrefundable. Each permit is valid for the cutting of one tree. The Christmas tree permit must be validated by completely removing the month, day and year; securely attaching it to the tree trunk between the limbs; and it must be visible during transportation. Cutting areas are located on Fremont-Winema National Forest’s lands in Klamath and Lake counties. The permit does not authorize cutting on private, state or other federal lands. Christmas trees also cannot be harvested in wilderness areas, campgrounds, developed recreation areas or tree plantations. Be aware that some parking areas on the Fremont-Winema National Forest require a Sno-Park permit from the State of Oregon. Also look for posted signs that close certain Forest Service roads in Klamath County to motor vehicle traffic and designate them as snowmobile trails. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree program is designed for families, businesses and institutions wishing to cut their own trees for decorating. “Keep your family and your own safety in mind as you head out to look for a Christmas tree on national forest lands,” said Howard Freerksen, Vegetation and Natural Resources Staff. “Dress warmly and carry a forest map, snacks, and water. Also make sure relatives or friends know where you are going and when to expect you to return.” Getting your tree early before the snow falls usually means better access on forest roads. High-clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicles and traction devices are recommended when driving on mountain roads at this time of year. Leave early in the day to allow for maximum daylight. Be prepared for unpredictable weather and check with local Forest Service offices for forest road conditions before leaving.

Christmas tree permits for the Fremont-Winema National Forest are available at the following locations:

FOREST OFFICES ADRRESS PHONE

NUMBER

HOURS OF OPERATIONS

Bly Ranger District 61100 Hwy 140 E Bly, Ore.

(541) 353-2427 Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving and Monday, December 26

Chiloquin Ranger District 38500 Hwy 97 N Chiloquin, Ore.

(541) 783-4001 Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving and Monday, December 26

Chemult Ranger District 110500 Hwy 97 N Chemult, Ore.

(541) 365-7001 Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving and Monday, December 26

Klamath Falls Ranger District

2819 Dahlia St Klamath Falls, Ore.

(514) 883-6714 Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving and Monday, December 26

Lakeview Interagency Office Headquarters

1301 South G St Lakeview, Ore.

(541) 947-2151 Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving and Monday, December 26

Lakeview Ranger District 18049 Hwy 395 Lakeview, Ore.

(541) 947-3334 Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving and Monday, December 26

Paisley Ranger District 303 Hwy 31 Paisley, Ore.

(541) 943-3114 Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving and Monday, December 26

Silver Lake Ranger District 65600 Hwy 31 Silver Lake, Ore.

(541) 576-2107 Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving and Monday, December 26

COMMERCIAL

VENDORS

ADDRESS PHONE

NUMBER

HOURS OF OPERATIONS

Sycan Store 61278 Hwy 140 E Bly, Ore.

(541) 353-2271 Monday – Sunday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open Thanksgiving and Christmas

Bly Chevron 61430 Hwy 140 E Bly, Ore.

(541) 353-2551 Monday – Sunday 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Open Thanksgiving

Closed Christmas

Bonanza General Store 31919 Hwy 70 Bonanza, Ore.

(541) 545-6621 Monday – Friday 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Open Thanksgiving and Christmas

Crater Lake Junction Travel Center

34005 Hwy 97 N Chiloquin, Ore.

(541)783-9800 Open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day (24/7)

Kircher’s Hardware 117 First St. Chiloquin, Ore.

(541) 783-2239 Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Keno Store 15211 Hwy 66 Keno, Ore.

(541) 884-4944 Monday – Sunday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Campus Shell Station 2820 Biehn St Klamath Falls, Ore.

(541) 884-0938 Monday – Sunday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

ISA Fuel 3320 Washburn Way Klamath Falls, Ore.

(541) 892-2779 Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Oregon Avenue Food Mart 2075 Oregon Ave Klamath Falls, Ore.

(541) 884-0938 Monday – Sunday 24 Hours

Open Thanksgiving and Christmas

Parker’s Rod & Gun Rack *Also sells Sno-Park

7364 S. 6th

St. Klamath Falls, Ore.

(541) 883-3726 Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

permits

Closed Sunday

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Hunter’s RV Park 18020 Hwy 395 N Lakeview, OR

(541) 947-4968 Monday – Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Open Thanksgiving and Christmas 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Lakeview Shell Station 17697 Hwy 395 N Lakeview, OR

(541) 947-4899 Monday – Sunday 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Open Thanksgiving and Christmas

The exhibit "What is a Wetland?" has moved from the Klamath County Museum to the Chiloquin Community Center, where it will be on display in the lobby until January 15, 2012. "What is a Wetland" is one of four related exhibits now rotating around the county to educate and emphasize the importance of the functions and values of wetlands, particularly in our semiarid environment. "What is a Watershed?", "What is the Water Cycle?", and "What is an Ecosystem?" will follow the current exhibit, each for a three-month stay. The other venues are the Klamath County Museum and the South Portal Visitor Center. A fourth venue, when it opens in the spring of 2012, will be the Dave Menke Educational Center in the Klamath Basin Refuges Visitor Center. The exhibits have been produced by a coalition of local groups and agencies, including Carpenter Design, Klamath Falls City Schools, City of Klamath Falls, Klamath County School District, Klamath Outdoor Science School, Klamath Watershed Partnership, Klamath Wingwatchers, Klamath Audubon Society, Ducks Unlimited, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Klamath Basin Refuges, Klamath County Museum, Klamath County Drainage Service District and the Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee. Each exhibit is different, but generally includes photos, informational placards and posters, dioramas and other descriptive materials. Klamath County residents and visitors are urged to take the opportunity to view these informative exhibits. For more information: Sally Wells - 541-783-2866

We have reopened the Food Pantry at the old Lions Building across from Kircher's Hardware. It serves the community from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Volunteers are needed to: •Organize the food that is received in the afternoon on the Monday prior to distribution. •Prepare food boxes on distribution day. •Assist with fund-raising activities. Your help is greatly appreciated. Donations are tax-deductible. For information call Gary at 541-891-6168.

We deliver to sick and elderly people in the Chiloquin area. If you know someone who would like our help in the immediate area (Chiloquin, Woodland Park, Oregon Shores or Highway 97) please contact Norma Wilder at 541-783-2140 or 541-281-1947

Coming Friday, December 2nd, 2011 Klamath Falls Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans Hall Debbie Stumbaugh (Mobile Dental Clinic Manager) will be coming to Klamath Falls, OR on Friday,December 2nd, 2011 to assist Veterans with a variety of dental care issues (i.e.,cleaning, extractions, root canals, dentures etc…). She will be working at the local Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) located at 2809 Avalon Street Klamath Falls, OR 97603 at 8 a.m... Please arrive early as this is a first come-first served situation. Bring proof of military service and/or Veteran status information; No exceptions!!! Thank you very much and we look forward to seeing you all there. Orlando Williams, Veteran Representative (DVOP) orlando.williams@state.or.us Tel# (541) 850-4554 Toll Free: 1-877-888-1423 ext. 4554 801 Oak Avenue Klamath Falls, OR 97601 www.workinginoregon.org

Calendar courtesy of Mata Rust

Updated 11/26/2011

Submit events for inclusion to rustm@fireserve.net DATE EVENT DESCRIPTION LOCATION/CONTACT Dec. 6 5 PM

Christmas Tree lighting ceremony

Mayor, Yogi Bear, Santa Claus Veteran’s Memorial Park

Dec. 6 Soroptimist Elegant Luncheon

Elks Lodge, Lakeview, OR 541 947-6040

Dec. 7 2:30 – 4:30

Meet Yogi Bear Klamath County Library

Dec. 7 9 AM – noon

Folk music with Richard Johnson

Music, coffee, food, specials Black Buffalo Coffee House Chiloquin, OR 541 783-7700 www.blackbuffalocoffeehouse.com

Dec. 8 7 PM

Snowflake Parade “Snowflake Adventures” Downtown Klamath Falls

Dec. 8 6:30 PM

Snowflake Mile Walkers and runners welcome. Proceeds benefit Ponderosa Junior High chess club and Klamath Dance & Exercise

Main & Spring, downtown 541 331-5737

Dec. 9 7:30 PM

Men’s College Basketball OIT vs. Johnson & Wales OIT Danny Miles Court

Dec. 9 3 PM

Women’s College Basketball

OIT vs. Pacific Union College OIT Danny Miles Court

Dec. 9 5:30 PM

Wine Tasting in the Village at Running Y

Sparkling wine tasting Liquor at Running Y 5408 Running Y Rd # 102 Kathy Skinner 541-331-6669

Dec. 9 – 10 “The Baltimore Waltz” Linkville Players production http://www.linkvilleplayers.org/this_season.html 541 884-8101

Dec. 9, Noon – 8 PM Dec. 10, 10 AM – 5 PM

Second Annual Klamath Falls Ag Expo

60 vendors showing off newest products for residential and commercial agriculture, tractors, beer garden

John Hancock Event Center Klamath County Fairgrounds 541 882-6633

Dec. 10 10 AM

Women for agriculture social event

Information session to find out about Oregon Women in Agriculture

Elmer’s Restaurant 3030 S. 6

th St.

Dec. 10 9 – 2:30

Raptorama wildlife viewing adventure

Veterans Memorial Park

Dec. 10 9 AM – 3 PM

Holiday bazaar Gifts and Christmas items. Hot food

Mt. Carmel Catholic Church 502 W. Chocktoot Chiloquin, OR

Dec. 10 1 – 3 PM

Kids’ Craft Day Helping children with craft projects suitable for gifts. Santa

Sprague River Community Center

Dec. 10 2:30 – 4:30

Snowflake Skate with Santa Claus

Bill Collier Community Ice Arena at Running Y

Dec. 10 Free Smores Downtown Main Street Lakeview, OR 541 947-2029

Dec. 10 5 – 8 PM

Snowflake Dinner All ages welcome American Legion

Dec. 10 5 PM

Snowflake Dance 21 yrs & older American Legion

Dec. 10 Noon – 5:30 PM

Winter Chess Tournaments

Open to all ages. Cash prizes Ponderosa Junior High School 541 331-5737 DystraM@kfalls.k12.or.us

Dec. 10 6 PM

Light Parade Fall River Mills to McArthur, CA 530 336-6869

Dec. 10 5:30 PM

Women’s College Basketball

OIT vs. Willamette University OIT Danny Miles Court

Dec. 10 7:30 PM

Men’s College Basketball OIT vs. Johnson & Wales OIT Danny Miles Court

Dec. 10 11 AM

Breakfast with Santa Klamath County Museum. Free with donations to Klamath CASA

encouraged. 541 883-4208

Dec. 10 11 AM – 3 PM

Christmas Adventures Interactive art adventure for the whole family. Free kids’ activities, and entertainment. Origami, face painting, scrap-booking, coloring, water games, contests, gallery exhibits. Performance art, dance, live music, karaoke, puppetry. Vendors will be giving away free samples, snacks, balloons, crafts, coupons, and more.

Creative Collective 807 Main Street 504-957-5820 www.creativitycollective.com

Dec. 10, 11 New Northwest Broadcasters AG Expo

Klamath County Fairgrounds 541 891-2141 or 850-7114

Dec. 10, 11 Jackpot Rodeo & Team Penning

Klamath County Fairgrounds 541 281-7333

Dec. 11 2 PM

Klamath Chorale Concert Ross Ragland Theater 541 884-5483 541 884-0651 www.rrtheater.org

Dec. 11

Snowfake Festival Mele Kalikimaka Luau

Dinner & desserts, an evening filled with Aloha

Ohana Momma’s Corner of 9

th and Klamath Ave.

541 850-8255

Dec. 11 3 PM

Lake County Christmas Chorus

LDS Church Lakeview, OR 541 947-3585

Dec. 13 Tuesday Market Fruit and produce in season, specialty baked goods, gift boxes, dolls, hemp napkins & aprons, beeswax candles, oil soaps and more

Greenway EcoMart 219 E. Main St. 541205-3488 www.greenwayecomart.com

Dec. 13 5 – 7 PM

Klamath County Chamber of Commerce Open House

Entertainment by the Ross Ragland cast of “Scrooge.” Toys for Tots dropoff, appetizers by Wubba’s BBQ & Basin Martini Bar. Everyone invited

Chamber Office 205 Riverside Dr. 541 884-5193 www.klamath.org

Dec. 14 Bluegrass night Open acoustic round robin infused jam

360 College Ave. Weed, CA

Dec. 14 9 AM – noon

Folk music with Richard Johnson

Music, coffee, food, specials Black Buffalo Coffee House Chiloquin, OR 541 783-7700 www.blackbuffalocoffeehouse.com

Dec. 15 – 18 Scrooge: The Musical Community production Ross Ragland Theater 541 884-5483 541 884-0651 www.rrtheater.org

Dec. 17

Live mannequins, band & choir

Downtown E & F Streets Lakeview, OR 541 947-2029

Dec. 17 2 – 4 PM

Community Christmas Celebration

Bring special finger foods for singing, visiting, and eating

Sprague River Community Center

Dec. 17 9 AM – 4 PM

Holiday Bazaar Bazaar & light lunch Hope Lutheran Church South 6

th St. & Homedale Rd

Dec. 17 Warner Canyon Ski Park opens

Warner Canyon Ski Park 541 947-5001

Dec. 17, 18 9 AM – 4 PM

Christmas Bazaar at Mountain Valley Gardens

Garden gifts, living and cut Christmas trees, vendors

Mountain Valley Gardens 4800 Washburn Way

Dec. 18

Dunsmuir Community Christmas Choir Concert

Non-denominational program, held at the Center for Spiritual Living Choir, music in four parts, suitable for the Christmas season.

4303 Oak St. Dunsmuir, CA 530 235-2355

Dec. 10, Klamath County Museum, 8 to 11 a.m.

Free with donation to CASA.

Ahoy Families! The Creativity Collective is proud to announce ARTVENTURE, a free interactive art adventure and treasure hunt for the whole family! Every second Saturday between 11-3 Free kids activities, entertainment and/or freebies. Some weekends will integrate Veterans Park and Stukel Park (across from Mills School) with activities and entertainment that requires more space. HOW IT WORKS Families pick up their Art voucher treasure maps at the Children’s Museum at 11 a.m. and set out to visit each of the participating locations for their stamp or sticker. Completed Art vouchers treasure maps are put into a raffle for a treasure chest at the end of the day when it is raffled off to a winner. Every month has a different theme. Additional dates and themes: December 10th: Christmas Adventures (Snowflake Festival sanctioned event) January 14th: Asian Excursions (part of Chinese New Year) February 11th: Valentines Tea Party (Park-wide tea party, March 10th: St. Baldrick’s (Event to raise cancer awareness) April 14th: Easter Hop May 12th: Latin Travels (part of Cinco de Mayo) June 9th: Space Journey For more information, check out www.creativitycollective.com/artventure or call Christy Soto at 504-957-5820. Host an activity. Give us a call to find out how! 541-885-2995 - WWW.CMKF.ORG

Fish Lake Resort –open weekends for a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with prime rib by reservation on Saturdays. Cabins and RV spots are available all winter. winter hours—Fri. 12 – 6, Sat. 9 – 8, Sun. 9 – 5:30. 949-8500. www.FishLakeResort.net. Solar Cafe & Gift Gallery - Open Sun. 9 AM – 2 PM. Pizza night every Friday 5 – 8 PM,. 356-2400 (www.solarcafeusa.com).

Crystalwood Lodge – Open for full-lodge retreats and family gatherings throughout the year. info@crystalwoodlodge.com or 541-381-2322. Lake of the Woods Resort – Lodge closed for the season. Marina restaurant & store open Friday through Sunday throughout the winter, with prime rib special the first weekend of each month and dinner specials on Friday & Saturday. Enclosed patio. Cabins and RV spots available 7 days a week, with reservations. www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com) 1-866-201-4194. Rocky Point Resort is closed until April 1st (weather dependent) but will be around working on more projects and playing in the snow. They thank everyone for a good season and helpful suggestions. Odessa Store –Open 7 AM – 9 PM, with groceries and quick-stop supplies, liquor store, propane, gas & diesel. Longhorn Motel, Store, & Gas will be offering $20 rooms for military vets as a part of their new non-profit segment. Get those details at 541 363-6186. For a list of holiday bazaars, festivals, concerts, fairs, and happenings within driving distance, go to www.solarcafeusa.com, select Rocky Point Area Links, and find details on something for everyone

Community Christmas Celebration! Come and join in with your friends and neighbors – Saturday, December 17th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Sprague River Community Center. If you’d like – you can bring your special finger food and join in singing Christmas Carols, eating and visiting with folks! There’ll be a special puppet presentation for the kids, one and all.

It is likely, that if you are the victim of a crime, that the Sheriff’s Department will not respond. This is because the Sheriff’s Department is underfunded and understaffed, and not able to respond to crimes unless lives are in danger. But still, crimes need to be reported! They need to be tracked, and sometimes patterns can be figured out that might help apprehend a criminal. Crimes can be reported immediately online, and it is possible to get a print out of your report to have on hand. The direct link to the online reporting feature is http://report.citizenserviceportal.com/Report.aspx?agency=kcso

How to sign up for Food Items

If you need commodities and think that you might be eligible to receive foods at the Food Pantry, please drop by on the 4th Wednesday of the month between 10 am and 1pm to sign up. We are here to help those in our community who are struggling financially and although our supplies are limited, we are here to serve our community.

How to Donate to the Food Pantry:

Drop-off times at the Food Pantry, opposite Kirchers: Between 2PM and 3PM on the Monday before the 4th Wednesday in the month or on the 4th Wednesday in the month at 9.30 AM.

Non-perishable food items are always needed and can be deposited in donation barrels around town. They are at Kirchers, The Table, Chiloquin Community Church and the Community Center. More barrels will be placed during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.

Toilet paper and other personal items are always appreciated.

Monetary donations can be put in Collection Boxes located at: Family Foods, the Library, Kirchers, Clyde’s Market, The Table and the Williamson River Christian Fellowship.

Checks: The Food Pantry is a non-profit organization and checks should be made out to “Chiloquin Care Program” and deposited in the collection boxes in town or brought to the Food Pantry. Receipts will be issued. Checks made out to the Klamath/Lake Counties Food Bank need to be ear-marked for the Chiloquin Food Pantry or Chiloquin Care Program in order for us to be benefited by the donations.

Donations of Produce: If you have an over-abundance of produce in your garden, we are happy to distribute them.

How to Volunteer at the Chiloquin Food Pantry

Volunteers are always needed to assist with stacking commodities coming from Klamath Falls on the Monday before the 4th Wednesday in the month at 1.30pm for approximately 1 hour, and for distribution on the 4th Wednesday of the month between 9.30 am and 1 pm.

If you can volunteer to help out at fund raisers, please contact us.

If you wish to submit ideas or just be an on-looker, join us at an open Board meeting at the Chiloquin Food Pantry at 7pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. You will be welcomed.

For more information e-mail chiloquinfoodpantry @yahoo.com or call 541-891-6168

Chiloquin Care Program is an Equal Opportunity Provider

ChiloQuilters Meet on Thursdays from 11:00 AM into the afternoon at Two Rivers Gallery; hours are flexible. A sack lunch is recommended since meetings usually extend into mid-afternoon. Everyone interested in quilting is welcome! For more information, contact Linda Wood (541-783-3879) or Morna Bastian (541-783-2542 or jnmbastian@centurytel.net). Linus Quilters meet the last Friday of the month from 11:00 AM into the afternoon, at Two Rivers Gallery

EXERCISE/YOGA CLASS

at the Chiloquin Community Center. NO CHARGE - Donations to CVIP gratefully accepted but not required.

Improve Flexibility, Strength & Balance

Mondays and Wednesdays (Althia leads the class)

and Tuesdays and Thursdays (Sandi leads the class) 10am for the Winter schedule - November 1st - April 30th 9am for the Summer schedule - May 1st – October 31st

Come to the large Community Room about 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Sandi Selk and/or Althia Stephens, a certified yoga teacher, lead gentle exercise of stretching/strength/balance for everyone 50-something and over

no matter your health, fitness level or weight. Over time you will notice increased flexibility and balance from the easy stretching, strength and endurance movements.

Wear stretchy clothes.

No equipment is required. If you are able-do bring a "sticky" yoga mat a 6’long yoga fabric belt and some hand weights.

If you need more information contact Sandi @ 541.783.2770 or Althia @ 541.892.4130

Alcoholics Anonymous The Tuesday night AA meeting is no longer. To locate the nearest meeting call the hot line number for AA in Klamath Falls at (541) 883-4970.

Zumba

Come and party with us! ZUMBA is a fun way to party into shape. ZUMBA fuses Latin style music with high energy aerobic moves and a variety of different dance styles that will make you forget you are working out. Anyone at any fitness level can participate in a ZUMBA Fitness class.

Where : Chiloquin Elementary Gym When: Every Tues & Thurs 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm Cost: Your first class is always free (see instructor at beginning of class) $5 per class (Drop In) Package Purchase available (CHEAPER this way) Instructor: Veronica Kovack Email: vkovack@centuytel.net Ph: 541 783 3591 ZUMBA® and the Zumba Fitness logo are trademarks of Zumba Fitness, LLC, used under license.

Chiloquin Garden Club Finished for this season, the Garden Club meets once a month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 3:00, April through September. Our first meeting is held at the library but as the season progresses we meet at member's homes or other places of interest. Meeting sites will be posted at the library. Anyone interested in attending is welcome. The Chiloquin area presents unique challenges with varying types of soil and weather conditions. Basic gardening and current information is available, such as how to identify native and drought resistant plants and use them in landscaping, how to prepare the soil, where to order plants and buy seeds that will grow here. The meetings are useful to all gardeners, especially new arrivals to our area. For more information call: Eleanor at 541-783-2551 or Joan at 541-783-3135

Woodland Park Special Road District The road serves about 87 homes in the area between Chiloquin and Collier State Park. Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:00 PM at the Community Center.

High Desert Trail Riders Back Country Horsemen 2nd Tuesday of the month at Elmer’s Restaurant on South 6th Street, Klamath Falls, 6:30 PM. Come earlier to eat and greet. Meetings include guest speakers on various subjects. If you want to help save our trails & campsites, come see what we are about. Trail rides, work projects & camaraderie as well as lots of good people and good times. For more information see our website at www.HDTRBCH.org Neighborhood Watch – Chiloquin District will be meeting on a quarterly basis from now on. The first quarterly meeting will be held on the 3rd Thursday in January at 6:30 PM in the Community Center. 783-3798 (Jim Rickman).

Central County Community Action Team (CATeam) – 1st Thursday of March, April, May, June, September, October and November at 6:30 PM at the Chiloquin Community Center. This is open to anyone living in the area.

Chiloquin Book Club 4th Thursday of every month at 1:30 PM – Chiloquin Library.

Friends of the Chiloquin Library 1st Wednesday of every month in the library conference room. April through October – 9:00 AM, and November through March – 10:00 AM. All are welcome!

Family and Community Education (FCE) meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Chiloquin Christian Center (formerly A.O.G.) in Chiloquin. For up to date information or change of locations, contact Sandie at 892-2336.

TRVA Board of Directors 3rd Wednesday of every month at 11:00 AM. (Two Rivers Village Arts has a gallery and workrooms in the Chiloquin Community Center. Artists and other interested folks are encouraged to join. (Contact: 783-3326.)

Sheriff’s Citizen Advisory Committee 3rd Thursday of every month from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Chiloquin Fire Station. All area residents are invited to attend.

Chiloquin Vector Control District Board of Trustees 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM, City Hall.

Chiloquin Planning Commission

meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM, Chiloquin City Hall on 2nd Street.

Chiloquin City Council meetings held on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM, Chiloquin City Hall on 2nd Street.

Volunteer Fire Fighters – "What if you had an emergency and no one came?” Become a Volunteer Firefighter! 783-3860.

Volunteer Ambulance Service - 783-3131

Two Rivers Gallery: The gallery, which is a community project and has no paid employees, is seeking people to “gallery sit”. This involves talking to people who stop by to browse and shop. You do not need to be an artist, but if you are, gallery hours reduce the amount of your commission. Any time at all that you can donate to us will be very much appreciated. Contact the Gallery @ 783-3326.

Sage Community School – Sage Community School is looking for community volunteers interested in assisting Sage Community School. If you are interested in offering your services as a volunteer in any way, please contact Wendy Letner at 783-7743.

Klamath Humane Society – volunteers needed at the Humane Society. We are getting started on our disaster program and need volunteers in the Chiloquin area. We also are looking for people who can write grants. Foster homes for dogs and cats are always needed. For more information, contact the shelter at 882-1119 or e-mail staff@klamathhumanesociety.com.

Start Making A Reader Today (SMART) – a statewide program working with children K-3 during school hours. Each volunteer works one-on-one with a child for ½ hour, helping them read (or reading to the youngest). We always need volunteers, whether scheduled every week or merely as a substitute reader when the regular reader is unable to attend. Call the above numbers for an application or fill out an on-line application at www.getsmartoregon.org. It will be the most rewarding hour you ever volunteer! Contact the SMART office at 273-2424 or the Chiloquin Elementary School at 783-2338.

Neighborhood Watch - Chiloquin District – 783-3798 (Jim Rickman)

Neighborhood Watch – Agency Lake President - Sharon Huber at 541-880-6461 or Secretary - Liz Matuk at 541-783-3921.

Chiloquin Branch Library - The library has many ways to get involved and many fun ways to contribute to your local community. Some opportunities: 1. Storytime: If you would like to read two or three stories to a small group or preschoolers, and lead them in a simple craft or activity, the library staff can use your help. Story time is at 12:30 PM on Wednesday afternoons during the school year. 2. Summer Reading Program: There are many opportunities during the summer to help out with this very worthwhile program. 3. Honor collections: these are racks of paperback books, magazines and audiovisual materials that patrons may check out without a library card. By offering these collections, more people in the community can be reached and a greater diversity of materials can be made available without incurring the costs of cataloging and processing items for the general collections. The staff would like to have some help in keeping these racks orderly, attractive and relevant. Check with the librarian for information on how to “adopt a rack”. 4. Help with sorting donations. 5. Go through Books for Sale section and tidy it once a month or so. Stop in at the library and see what they need or give them a call at 783-3315.

Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP) CVIP operates the Chiloquin Community Center, the Chiloquin Learns After School program, the Writer in Residence Program, and is the contact point for the Chiloquin Area Community Resource Committees and their projects. We have a volunteer list in the office where you can sign up to be available for many different “jobs” and projects. Call 783-7780 between 10 AM and 2 PM weekdays for further information. If you would like to get further involved, attend a Board meeting, held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6PM in the Community Center conference room.

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