Hello busy people,
This is an appeal to you all to consider helping to serve the day of the 53 annual Lions Crab feed, Saturday March 9th. I ask this because the income from that feed is so important to the community. We usually make about $10,000 profit, almost enough to cover our annual costs.
As happens many of the old guard who used to serve have moved on, and even though we have a core group of 12 active Lions members and a few others this is not enough. We serve close to 1000 people in 11 hours. Many serve the whole 11 hours which can be wearing.
You can sign up for 1/2 shifts of about 4-5 hours, like 10 am to 3 pm and 3 pm to 8 pm. Please let me know if you are willing and I will give your name to the scheduler, Karen Endersby. Many hands make light work.
Some of you may not recognize how important the Lions are here. Let me tell you.
The Lions:
- Maintain a large modern hall with commercial kitchen and seating for about 250 in padded chairs no less, for nominal fees which hosts many large groups every year. This costs about $900/month.
- Maintain a park with covered tables and children’s play equipment
- Provide a well used monthly Food Bank, due to money to purchase some of the food, space, walk-in freezer and cooler, and Lions servers.
- Provide free event insurance for other activities, even off site, like the skating rink.
- Provide adequate space for the blood bank.
- Provide annual hearing and sight screening for school kids and all others Provide scholarships for high school seniors.
– Steve
Last Updated: January 26, 2019 by LizMc
ICE RINK open 10am-2pm if you call
Hello,
The ICE RINK will be open today. 10am-2pm, But you must call 541 403 2985 to get it unlocked.
Temperatures are colder than forecast but may warm up too much this afternoon.
Take advantage of one of the last weekends for skating.
See the unitedcommunitypartners.org < unitedcommunitypartners.org/> to sign up for updates-pass the word Call steve white at 742 2985 to arrange special openings or night skating under lights Take advantage of openings as we have variable weather
Last Updated: January 25, 2019 by LizMc
ICE RINK open with NEW HOURS
The Ice Rink will be open this Fri-Sun, Jan 25-27, with NEW HOURS, temperatures permitting. With warmer days we will shift to earlier hours. Today Friday we will try 11 am to 1 pm. Saturday and Sunday we will probably open 10 am-12pm. You MUST CALL today and maybe other days to get in. 541 403 2985. Watch for email or facebook updates at around 9 am and 11 am.
The best chances of skating in general now will be early, 8-9 am and late 6-8 pm (under lights). You are encouraged to call if you want to ensure good ice. Watch for email or facebook updates at around 9 am and 11 am.
See the unitedcommunitypartners.org < unitedcommunitypartners.org/> to sign up for updates-pass the word Call steve white at 742 2985 to arrange special openings or night skating under lights Take advantage of openings as we have variable weather
Last Updated: January 21, 2019 by LizMc
ICE RINK open today, Jan 21
Hello,
The ice rink will be open today the 21st. 1-3 But you must call first.
Conditions appear good for opening the coming weekend but it is not certain that we will be able to continue using the green houses to store skates. Check here on Thursday. We should know about the green houses by Tuesday afternoon so you can call if you need to plan.
Cell # 541 403 2985
See the unitedcommunitypartners.org < unitedcommunitypartners.org/> to sign up for updates-pass the word Call steve white at 742 2985 to arrange special openings or night skating under lights Take advantage of openings as we have variable weather
Last Updated: January 19, 2019 by Steve White
Crab Feed Volunteers Needed!
Hello busy people,
This is an appeal to you all to consider helping to serve the day of the 53 annual Lions Crab feed, Saturday March 9th. I ask this because the income from that feed is so important to the community. We usually make about $10,000 profit, almost enough to cover our annual costs.
As happens many of the old guard who used to serve have moved on, and even though we have a core group of 12 active Lions members and a few others this is not enough. We serve close to 1000 people in 11 hours. Many serve the whole 11 hours which can be wearing.
You can sign up for 1/2 shifts of about 4-5 hours, like 10 am to 3 pm and 3 pm to 8 pm. Please let me know if you are willing and I will give your name to the scheduler, Karen Endersby. Many hands make light work.
Some of you may not recognize how important the Lions are here. Let me tell you.
The Lions:
– Steve
Last Updated: January 19, 2019 by LizMc
ICE RINK closed, 19-20
Hello,
The ice rink will be closed due to soft ice this Sat and Sun Jan 91-20. There is a slight chance of skating Monday but call if interested
Cell # 541 403 2985
See the unitedcommunitypartners.org < unitedcommunitypartners.org/> to sign up for updates-pass the word Call steve white at 742 2985 to arrange special openings or night skating under lights Take advantage of openings as we have variable weather
Last Updated: January 19, 2019 by LizMc
Ice rink opening? Maybe
Hello,
The ice rink maybe open 1-3 Saturday the 19th. Check for the 11 am email update on the ice rink condition today and Sunday.
Or call before you come.
It is possible that temperatures on Sat and Sun will be too warm.
This could be the last weekend for skating as the school may need the green houses and temps are warming.
Cell # 541 403 2985
See the unitedcommunitypartners.org < unitedcommunitypartners.org/> to sign up for updates-pass the word Call steve white at 742 2985 to arrange special openings or night skating under lights Take advantage of openings as we have variable weather
Last Updated: January 19, 2019 by Liz
UCP 2018 Board Election Results
Please Welcome our New Board – 2019-2021
We would like to send a huge THANK YOU to Al Iverson for his excellent service as UCP Secretary. Al stepped up when asked and the community benefited immensely from his service and perspectives. We also welcome Deanna Bowman-Pennock as our new Secretary. (formerly our Vice President.) A huge THANKS as well to Kat Davis for leading us through the last few years as UCP President, helping us give consistent service and support to community projects as well as the great improvement in UCP’s internal process, broader and deeper networking across Oregon and helping refine our priorities at every turn. We also thank Kat for staying on as Vice President. We unanimously elected Jerry Norquist as our new UCP Board President. Jerry brings a wealth of experience and know-how and ease to the job as a former Executive Director of Cycle Oregon. We are grateful to have you, Jerry! Thank you as well to Steve White our Treasurer and all around community treasure! We also elected Liz McLellan for a new term as board member. She will continue her volunteer work as UCP’s internet project and community service techie.
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Last Updated: January 18, 2019 by LizMc
Ice Rink probably open Jan 18-20
Hello,
The ice rink will be open Fri—Sun, the 18th-20th, 1-3 pm. However on Friday you must call too have it unlocked.
It is also possible that temperatures on Sat and Sun will be too warm, so monitor your messages here.
This could be the last weekend for skating as the school may need the green houses and temps are warming.
Cell # 541 403 2985
See the unitedcommunitypartners.org < unitedcommunitypartners.org/> to sign up for updates-pass the word Call steve white at 742 2985 to arrange special openings or night skating under lights Take advantage of openings as we have variable weather
Last Updated: January 11, 2019 by LizMc
the ICE RINK is open Jan 11-13
The Lions/PEHS ICE Rink will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Jan 11-13, 1-3 pm.
Again, special times including night skating for small or large groups can be done by calling, 541 403 2985, or 541 742 2985
Skating is free, we have lots of good skates, and children are learning to skate in less than an hour.
Thanks to Jim Ferrel for running the rink every day during the Christmas break.
See the unitedcommunitypartners.org < unitedcommunitypartners.org/> to sign up for updates-pass the word,
Last Updated: January 6, 2019 by Liz
January Meeting Rescheduled for January 14th – 4PM
The UCP monthly meeting for January has been postponed until January 14th – 4-6:30 PM.
We believe it will be at the Fellowship Hall as usual but, that may change. We will update the location as soon as we know.
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VISION: United Community Partners is dedicated to the success of Pine Valley and the Baker County Panhandle as home to vibrant communities informed by our rural heritage, nurtured by our natural wonders, guided by shared principles and sustained by the creative energy of people leading healthy, productive, rewarding lives.
MISSION: United Community Partners facilitates access to organizational assistance for citizen-led initiatives which stimulate economic activity, foster goodwill and fellowship, and enhance Pine Valley and Panhandle communities as rural places to live and work.
United Community Partners is community development 501c3 organization in Baker County, Oregon serving the Pine-Eagle Community.
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