| 2008 Heritage Conference |
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The Canoe Family will perform Monday at the conference
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"Go the Distance! Sustain Oregon's Heritage" is the theme of the 2008 Oregon Heritage Conference that will take place May 4-6.
The theme highlights Eugene's unique track-and-field sports heritage, but also serves as inspiration and education for preserving and developing Oregon's diverse heritage. The conference will capture that theme with more than 30 workshops, a walking tour, seminars and meetings at heritage sites in and around Eugene. It will also include the second presentation of of the Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards.
Authors James Loewen and Bob Welch will be the keynote speakers. Evenings will feature historic Oregon films or films about Oregon history. The public is invited to a free conference event on May 5. The free public event is the first showing in Eugene of the film, "On Paper Wings." The screening will take place at 8 p.m.
The Oregon Heritage Commission is the primary sponsor of the conference, with assistance from the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries, the State Historic Preservation Office, and heritage organizations and agencies in the Eugene-Springfield area.
While registration will be accepted at the conference, pre-registration must be received by April 29 in order to guarantee meals and tours. Registration may also be made by calling Kimarie Lamb at 503-986-0690.
The conference hotel will be the Valley River Inn. To make a reservation for the special conference lodging rate, call 1-800-543-8266.
For more information about the conference, contact Kyle Jansson at 503-986-0673 or heritage.info@state.or.us
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| Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards |
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A statue in downtown Eugene honors Ken Kesey
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The Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards will be presented at 6:30 p.m. May 4 at the Oregon Heritage Conference in Eugene. The awardees will be announced in late April. Tickets for the awards dinner may be purchased by using the conference registration form.
Complete information about the awards program is available by clicking here.
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