Press Release: For Immediate Distribution
Vernonia's First Friday event for September 3, 2010--held in the Vernonia Community Learning Center and Courtyard at 939 Bridge Street from 5:00-8:00PM-- will feature a Textile Arts theme as a tie-in with the long-standing St. Mary's Quilt Fair September 16thru the 19th. There will be several different demonstrations of textile arts including projects for children, various quilts from around the area, and yarn spinning demonstrations featuring Deb Taylor from Golden Spire farm in Clatskenie and Sarah Carrion of Vernonia.
Other events include local machinist Jack Finzel demonstrating several of his scale model compressed-air driven engine models of antique gas and steam-powered engines; this is a teaser for the special display of full-sized antique engines on display in front of the Vernonia Pioneer Museum on September 18.

Music in the nearby Blue House Cafe will be Renegade Minstrels, folk music with blues influence that features Joe Seamons on guitar. Their music reflects the range and richness of the Northwest, and their influences include local legends Hobe Kytr and Dave Berg.

This month's kids' project will be painting the new First Friday Goat Banner for use next year. Last year's has been up every month!
OSU Extension agent Chip Bubl will again be on hand to answer your questions about agriculture, livestock or gardening. Several local artisans and crafters will have hand made gifts for sale, and Nicole Grey will have her first art and photography exhibit opening at the Blue House Cafe, 919 Bridge Street.
For more info, please call Erika: 503-704-5970 or epaleck@gmail.com, or check out the website: vernoniafirstfriday.org
Erika Paleck
boscaiola@gotsky.com
503-429-0898
503-704-5970