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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Updated July 8, 2008:
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All of the information about the upcoming Ovation FanClub(tm) Pacific Northwest Gathering will be posted in this topic.
EVENT T-SHIRTs have been ordered.
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If you need to SHIP anything to the event, contact me via EMAIL
Click here for email address.
LOOKING FOR A COUPLE VOLUNTEERS!!!!
1. Still looking for someone to take the lead on a Guitar Maintenance Workshop. We all have some tips and tricks for everything from changing strings to adjusting necks. We just need a "ring leader" to lead the conversation. I have strings, and tools and a neck support, tuners, etc.. Whomever steps up, make it as formal or informal as you like. You're volunteering, so it's your show, I'll try to get you whatever you need.
2. Song writing contest. The theme is.......
Childhood Memories:
Reminiscence, learning experience, fond memories, shadowy terrors.....whatever. Bring a finished or partial song. I'll go get back my copy of Sheila Davis' workbook and we can play and/or polish as the mood and interest allows.
To read the detailed discussion about the event and participate in planning, ideas, etc.. click here.
When: July 4th Weekend (Fri-Sun Jul 4, 5 & 6) 2008
Where: Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Click here for my email address if you need directions or other information.
Lodging:
BOOK YOUR ROOMS ASAP - TWO HOTEL CHOICES!!!!
Tulip Inn
2200 Freeway Drive
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: 360-428-5969
Toll Free: 1-800-599-5969
A nice comfortable hotel. I have had friends stay at this one when they visited. $72.00 per night.
Does not include a breakfast, but they have coffee and there are restaurants in crawling distance.
Mount Vernon Best Western - Cottontree Inn
2300 Market Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone. 360-428-5678
Toll-Free. 800-662-6886
They are holding an assortment of room at the rate of $129.95 per night, just say you are with the "Ovation Fan Club." This rate includes a nice Breakfast!! I have stayed here myself in the past, and it's a nice hotel.
BOOK AS SOON AS YOU CAN!!!
It's a busy weekend, and rooms are going fast.
Tentative Schedule:
Updates will be made as they come up, but essentially spontaneous Jam Sessions will happen around the following loose schedule.
We'll have a Raffle and a 50/50 to help offset the cost of the Event, and we'll have some cool stuff for sale and even some silent Auction items.
Friday - July 4th
- Arrival Meet'n Greet
- BBQ Dinner
- 4th Celebration
Saturday - July 5th
- [Breakfast TBD]
- More Meet'n Greet
- Show'n Tell
- Brunch
- Home Recording Seminar
- Guitar Workshop (of some sort)
- Late Lunch
- Free Time to Jam/Party/go for a ride etc..
- Song Writing Contest/Exercise.
- Call the Raffle Tickets and 50/50
- Evening Meal [TBD]
Sunday - July 6th
- TBD
Other Local Happenings/Area's of interest to google.
- Tulips
- Anacortes
- Skagit Valley
- La Conner
- Wineries
- Local Farms for Livestock, Produce, Dairy and Alpaca
- Mount Baker
- Motorcycle Touring
- Whidby Island (Deception Pass) |
2008 Pacific Northwest Gathering