“And then everybody wins. The community banks have a stronger loan portfolio, the small businesses seize opportunities, they create jobs, and those jobs are really going to be the answer to how we get out of this recession.”

Merkley said such legislation would not cost taxpayers. He said a Congressional Budget Office study indicates providing additional capital to community banks will save taxpayers $1 billion over ten years.

“And that estimate does not include the taxes that will be paid by additional folks who are employed. That estimate does not include the taxes that will be paid by successful small businesses. So, this is common sense legislation, to find the roadblock in getting funds, liquidity, loans, into the hands of small businesses, and addresses that roadblock.”

Merkley, along with Senator Barbara Boxer, introduced legislation similar to the Small Business Lending Fund last year, but it failed to gain traction.

July 26, 2010 05:10 am
Glenn Vaagen MyCentralOregon.Com

Pre-registration is required. Form more information or to register call 503.491.7658

Saturday night, Sept 11- Country Rock Association (from Seattle), tickets $5.00 at the door

Other venues:

Biergarten with German music all hours during the day
Kohl’s Kindergarten- including inflatables and games for children of all ages
Cruisin’ Car Show – Saturday, Sept 11th 10am to 3pm

Nearly 100 Food and Crafts Booths
For more info….

Fiesta en la Plaza

September 18, 2010
12n to 8pm
WHEN: Saturday, September 18th from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Sandy Civic Plaza
WHAT: Fiesta en la Plaza is a festival celebrating the music, dance, and food from Mexico and other Latin cultures. The Sandy Main Street program will have a display table located at the event. This is a great way to promote your business!

As a participating merchants you will:
1. Submit coupons for event attendees to pick up.
2. You can also sign up to give a one-minute “commercial” to advertise their business live on the entertainment stage.
a. The merchant will be required to donate one item or promotion from their business to be raffled off at the end of their commercial.

HOW: The cost of the event is free to attendees and participants.
Advertising for the event will include: City website, Sandy Main Street website, Facebook, utility bill mailings, Sandy’s Cable Channel 7, community reader board, event calendars, press releases, flyers, banners and posters. Just think of all of the exposure your business will receive!

Translations: Bilingual speakers (English and Spanish) will be present at the event to translate on-stage for business “commercials”. Also, the City can provide free translation service (English/Spanish) for written materials submitted for the merchant’s table. Simply submit the copy by August 13, 2010 and we can return the translated text for your coupons.

PARTICIPATING MERCHANT REQUIREMENTS: Participating merchants can elect to do one or both of the following (please check the box next to the selection(s)):

Sandy Main Street merchant’s table – Submit 100 copies of a coupon to be displayed at the Sandy Main Street table at the event. We suggest that coupons be printed six to an 11 x 8.5 page. Please submit them cut to size. Coupons are due by September 1, 2010. Please note that copy to be translated must be submitted by August 13, 2010.

One minute “commercials”- Each participating merchant will have one minute on the entertainment stage to promote their business. Participating merchants must submit an item for a raffle after their commercial. Raffle items can be gift certificates, but should have a minimum dollar amount of $25. Raffle items due by September 1, 2010. Space is limited. Just get up and talk about your business, or put together something more creative… or simply invite folks to come by.

Fiesta en la Plaza Merchant Participation Form

Up the Down Staircase

by Bel Kaufman Directed by Berta Limbaugh
Come and see this family friendly performance put on by a young talented group!

July 16-31
Fridays 8pm
Saturdays 8pm
Sundays 3pm
Reservations call 503.668.6834

$12.00 General Admission
$10.00 Students and Seniors

Doors open 45 minutes before performances

Discounted $10.00 Outfield Reserved Seats. So Stop on by the SACC office to purchase tickets and help support the Sandy Community Action Center and have a fun Family Friday night out at the Beavers game!

2nd Fundraiser:
“Community Garage Sale”
Date: Saturday August 21st
Location: TBD
What we need is your support and your “STUFF”. Help get

Family Night free entry is tonight, get your $2.00 off coupons at Sandy Les Schwab for Friday and Saturday!
Stay cool and we will see you there!

Grand Prize is a $500.00 Savings Bond

Kids will be judged on their Originality, Technical Ability, Costumes and Stage Presence.

The talent show will be located in the Festival Tents on Pioneer Blvd & Hoffman Ave
Friday July 9th from 2-4pm

Bring your questions, hunger and thirst to Iris Healing Arts
Located at 17356 Strauss Ave.
Wednesday July 14th at 5:30pm

The Ambassadors will explain their hopes, dreams and goals for the next year while
you enjoy food and drink.

Catered by Paris Cafe
Space donated by Heather Michet

Remember back in the day? To see Crush live is to experience a scaled down version of an old school rock show… with lights, fog, and music from bands like: Guns-N-Roses, Metallica, Ozzy, Van Halen, AC/DC, Mötley Crüe, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Alice in Chains,, Journey, 3 Doors Down, Kansas…

To see Crush live is to experience a very dynamic lead vocalist, a hard driving music section with a history, and rich backup harmonies. Sacred as the road is long… Each member brings with him a seasoned past of extensive recording and stage experience in the Northwest and throughout the country.

With high-end gear and our own sound tech, you can expect a quality mix before our music ever hits your ears. Club owners and patrons alike have commented that the volume is not too loud, but that it fills up the room nicely and you can feel the bass in your chest.

Crush will be performing at the 2010 Music, Fair & Feast on Sunday from 9pm to midnight.

Nobodys Bizness Band has one goal, which is to make your experience one that you will remember as a fun filled and rockin’ good time. So put on your dancing shoes, and make sure you stretch, it’s time to catch Nobodys Bizness Band.

Nobodys Bizness Band will be playing at the Sandy Music, Fair & Feast Saturday, July 10th from 3pm to 6pm.

Fronted by lead vocalist Shelly Hertel, the tall brunette beauty controls the stage with ease, captivating you with her hot, soulful voice as she draws the audience into the performance.

The band which is comprised of seasoned, gifted musicians Charlie Cook, Ron Reedy, Mark Hertel, and Dave Brown, serve up a tight, fluid sound and harmonies not to be missed.

Responsible Party will be playing at the Sandy Music, Fair & Feast on Friday, July 9th from 6pm to 8pm.

Rodeo Rose will be preforming at the 2010 Music, Fair, & Feast on Friday, July 9th from 8pm to midnight, and Saturday, July 10th from 6pm to 9pm.

Come and See….

Stop by the SACC Visitor’s Center and see our new additions from
artist kathyn de Vries with Artworks & Earthworks.
Kathryn de Vries has a wonderful fascination with textures and colors. Her favorite technique is forming bowls by a forging technique called ‘Raising’.
She has brought in beautiful pendant necklaces with matching earrings, purses and scarves… she will be bringing us more items for you to see and purchase!

Anything Goes plays a variety of classic rock tunes from the ’50s through the ’90s, from such artists as The Beatles, The Doors, CCR, Elton John, Santana, Neil Young and Bob Seger. While the songs are familiar, Anything Goes puts their own brilliant stamp on things. They are great musicians who work well together. Tight rhythms and excellent musicianship make for quite a show.

But don’t expect to just hear the classic rock ‘n roll lineup all of the time. Anything Goes likes to let anything go! Listen for some original songs from Bobby’s CD along with some Country and Cajun favorites. Adding an accordion and mandolin to the sound from time to time is a plus for this band, allowing them to stretch the musical experience in pleasantly unexpected directions. They keep the audience guessing what is coming next and happily dancing the night away.

In addition, it is obvious these musicians are having fun every second they are on stage. That attitude is contagious and keeps the audience having fun too!

Anything Goes will be preforming at the Music, Fair & Feast Thursday, July 8th from 5pm to 11pm.

The festival runs from July 8, 2010 to July 10, 2010 and showcases some very talented musicians in the beer and wine garden. This year will bring some amazing talent to the City of Sandy, with music for all to enjoy.

Thursday, July 8th
Family Night

Open to all ages from 5pm to 11pm, featuring the Anything Goes Band.

Anything Goes plays a variety of classic rock tunes from the 50’s through the 90’s from such artists such The Beatles, The Doors, CCR, Elton John, Santana Neil Young and Bob Seger.

Friday, July 9th

Features Responsible Party from 6 to 8pm, a five piece mega-talented band that can rival any group in the Northwest.

Responsible Party promises the best in rock, pop and a smidge of country thrown into the mix.

July 9th you can come to mingle with friends while listening to Rodeo Rose Band from 8pm to midnight.

Rodeo Rose Band is a female fronted, high-energy country/rock band that plays everything from country and rock classics to the songs you hear on the radio today.

Saturday, July 10th

Three different musical groups at Civic Plaza. Nobody’s Bizness from 3 to 6pm, Rodeo Rose from 6 to 9pm and Crush from 9pm to midnight.

Nobodys Bizness Band shows off the sassy voice of Miss Kelly Halter singing a versatile selection of music from blues to pop music.

Crush is a four piece classic rock band that features music from the 80’s and 90’s. Crush live sets include cover songs from Metallica, Van Halen, AC/DC, Journey, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Def Leppard and much more.

We hope to see you there!

The Healthy Kids program is an effort to provide all Oregon children with health coverage. It is not only for those families at or near the poverty line, but also to help families of many income levels who have difficulty obtaining or affording health insurance for their children.

Information on this important program is available on the website: www.oregonhealthykids.gov Applications can be made online at that site.

For personal help completing your application: Sandy area volunteers who have taken the training and become registered “Healthy Kids Assistors” are available. They have arranged with the Sandy Community/Senior Center (38982 Pioneer Blvd.) to staff two shifts of regular hours at the Center to help families with their applications. Those shifts are:
Tuesdays – 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Saturdays – 12 (Noon) to 3:00 PM

They have the applications and can submit the completed forms for those applying. Applicants need to bring income records, birth certificates, social security information, and proof of legal residency in Oregon. Copies of documents can be made on site to submit with applications.
Contact – Cathy Fantz (503-637-6495)

Note: These volunteers cannot qualify applicants, only assist with submitting the required forms and documents.