20 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER July 2023

By CATHI MCLAIN

Summer is in its full glory , and while Charbonneau residents are enjoying the golf course and area pools , artists and artisans from around the Northwest are busily painting and photographing ,

MCLAIN crafting jewelry , wood products , wearables and more , in preparation for the Charbonneau Festival of the Arts , Sept . 22-24 . As this is written , the first group of applications have been juried by festival volunteers and invited to participate . The CAA team is excited about the quality offered by returning artists and artisans , and new participants with exciting and beautiful creations to view and purchase in the Fine Art Gallery and Artisan Vendor Show . The deadline for applying isn ’ t till Aug . 15 , so if you ’ re an artist or artisan , or know someone who is , there ’ s plenty of time to apply . All the details can be found on the CAA website at charbonneauarts . org .

COURTESY PHOTOS

Charbonneau Arts Association board member , John McLain , with the help of Charbonneau Country Club Activities Coordinator Jeanette Winkler ( and proud grandmother of one of the musicians ), present a $ 1,000 grant award check from CAA to band director Nick Luchterhand .

Canby High School Jazz Band

Charbonneau Arts volunteers are basking in the glow of a successful high school concert on June 4 , featuring the Canby High School Jazz Band . The 21-piece band , led by director Nick Luchterhand , was an award winner at the 2023 Oregon State Band Competition , and the audience of about 100 , made up of Charbonneau residents and musicians ’ families , all agreed they were deserving of that recognition !

We have already scheduled next year ’ s concert for the first Sunday in June , so watch for announcements next year so you can add it to your schedule . You will not be disappointed . We were thrilled to be able to present our first performing arts grant of $ 1,000 to the high school and hope it is the first of many to come .

Saturday , August 5

The art festival will take place this September .

Music Stage Series

Tickets for Remembering Patsy Cline on Sunday , July 16 , featuring Rebecca Hardiman and her Patsy Cline Tribute Band , sold out early , but we are still keeping a waiting list in case of cancellations . Our Music Stage committee , led by John McLain , is on the lookout for other performers to fill out the year ’ s schedule , and suggestions are welcome .

Meanwhile be sure to mark your calendars for the Charlie Brown Holiday Concert Nov . 19 , featuring Ray Hardiman and his band playing the iconic “ Peanuts ” music of Vince Guaraldi . We will send an announcement when tickets go on sale .

Volunteers welcome

Volunteers are a huge part of the success of most of the events in Charbonneau , and the Festival of the Arts is no exception . We welcome folks to join the Festival Organizing Committee and to help the weekend of the event . Laura Curran will manage that part of the event with Lindy Anderson . If you ’ d like to add your name to the volunteer list , please contact Laura at lamq @ comcast . net .

Festival sponsors make the difference !

We have many different sponsorship opportunities for individuals and businesses , including music stage sponsorships like Lynda Huber ’ s support of the Music Stage Series . We are still hoping to gain a presenting sponsor at the $ 2,000 level , and a platinum level sponsor at the $ 1,000 level , but are pleased to list the sponsors to date , at more affordable levels . GOLD ($ 500 ): Nancy and William Hall ; Roof Masters , Canby ; and Wilsonville Carpet & Tile . SILVER ($ 300 ): Lynn & Lonn Liffick ; Parker Johnstone Wilsonville Honda . BRONZE ($ 150 ): Amy Costello , Windermere Real Estate , Charbonneau ; Canby Smiles , Dr . Joshua Wieland , Family Dentistry ; Eric & Shirley Hoem - 2023 Music Series sponsor ; Rick Cady Photography ; Jay Puppo State Farm Insurance . And we couldn ’ t do any of it without the huge support provided by the Charbonneau Country Club , which provides the amazing venue to make the event a success . Other partners include The Charbonneau Villager , CharbonneauLive . com , Clackamas County Cultural Coalition , Greater Giving Inc ., Mediaphysics and Wilsonville Arts , Culture & Heritage Commission . Individuals wanting to make a tax-deductible sponsorship donation can go to http :// charbonneauarts . org / sponsor / for information , or contact Eric Hoem at erichoem @ comcast . net .

Join us Saturday , August 26 , at 5 pm in the pavilion and on the east end of the Clubhouse for HOT CHARBONNEAU NIGHTS CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Admission is $ 10 and includes burgers , hotdogs , and dessert !

This is a BYOB event . You may also purchase libations from the Market Café

Tickets go on sale Tuesday , August 1 , at 10 am in the Activity Center Library

Residents will need to provide their own transportation to the Salmon Springs Dock and back so carpooling is greatly encouraged . The cost is $ 68 and includes tax and gratuity . Get your tickets at the Activity Center .