City of Orland News & Events
May 4, 2010 - Commission Vacancies
The City of Orland is currently accepting applications for those interested in serving on the Public Safety Commission. Applications are available at City Hall, 815 Fourth Street, Orland or on this city website. For questions, please call 865-1601.
- Public Safety Commission – Reactivation of commission -2 year staggered terms – Five vacancies (all applicants will be interviewed by a panel which will make a recommendation to the Mayor and Council).
August 20 , 2010 - The Orland Center for the Arts & Gallery
The Grand Opening and Show featuring well known artist Dave Simcox at the new gallery will be Friday, September 3, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p m. Refreshments will be served compliments of Farwood Restaurant and admission is free. Please come out and see what the Orland Masonic Lodge and Orland Arts Commission have accomplished these past few weeks.
You still have time to submit your entry for the Christmas Celebration Art Show and Sale to be held November 5th through December 18th. For an entry, click here. Deadline for submittals is August 31, 2010.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact any of the Commission members: George and Rae Turnbull, Mary Rose Kennedy, Jane King, Ulises Meza, Pam Roundy, Pat Mullanix, our Patron of the Arts Coordinator Lisa Tietz or Commission Liaison Councilman Bruce Roundy. The Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month (except August) at 7:00 p.m.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 11, the upcoming Arts Commission fundraiser. Its official title: First Annual Semi-formal Christmas Ball and Holiday Gala Fundraiser. There will be music, dancing, refreshments, and art !! Keep checking back at this site for prices, events, etc. You will not want to miss this beautiful event!
They are also looking for volunteers who are interested in being a docent during the art shows. It is not a difficult job (no pay of course) and involves being in the gallery for 4 hours, talking with visitors and answering questions they may have. You do not need to be an artist to be a docent, just have to be interested in the quality of life in Orland. Please contact any of the commissioners or Patron of the Arts Coordinator Lisa Tietz. Lisa's email is lisakate126@sbcglobal.net.
Events at the Gallery:
Starting in September well known artist and author Rae Turnbull will be offering a workshop for parents and teachers entitled "Art in all things", on how to use the visual experience as a teaching tool for children. To download a flyer for more information...Click here
Beginning in October Rae will be offering a workshop 'for people who want to write'. The subject is How to Write a Persuasive Story Others Will Want to Read. Sessions are designed for ages 13 through adult. There is a class size limit of eight (8) and all sessions will be held at the Orland Art Center, 732 Fourth Street in Orland. The fee for all three sessions is $90 (2 hours a week for 3 weeks) and a non refundable deposit of $20 is required to hold your place. Checks may be made payable to Rae Turnbull and mailed to 680 Fifth Avenue, Orland
95963 by September 30. Twenty percent of all instructor's fee goes to the Orland Arts Commission. For more information you may call Mrs. Turnbull at 865-5920.
The Freehand Figure Drawing Sessions will begin again in October, Tuesday mornings from 9:00 to Noon at the Orland Art Gallery on Fourth and Colusa Streets. Each session is $7.00 and is payable at the beginning of each session. This fee is to cover the cost of the model and contribute to facility maintenance. If you need more information please call Rae at 865-5920.
June 15 , 2010 - Recreation Department News
There are quite a few events happening in the Recreation Department. Sports camps have started for ages 7, up to Eighth grade. A variety of sports and games have been planned with four camps specific to basketball, football, volleyball and tennis. Recreation didn't forget the adults - softball, basketball, water aerobics and flag football is offered starting in May and ending in November. Also provided for your recreation is the City pool that opened June 14 at 1:00 p.m. Participate in a family swim Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. or sign up for a swim lesson. The phone number for the pool is 865-1631.
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