The Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program will be closed August 30^th-September 6^th in preparation for the upcoming school year. All of our programs will resume September 7^th including our afterschool program, called Recreation PLUS. Recreation PLUS is our drop-in afterschool program and children ages 6 and up are welcome to join the fun every day at the Yachats Commons from 3:30- 6:00 PM. Children may take the school bus to the Yachats Commons after school and must be picked up before 6:00 PM. Children will have the opportunity to cook, play sports, make crafts, and more! There is a suggested $25 fee per family per quarter. For more information or for volunteer opportunities, please call (541)547-4599.

Musicians are rehearsing for the 4th Annual Musician’s Showcase to benefit local youth. The concert will be held August 31st at 7:00 pm at the Yachats Community Presbyterian Church. This year’s line-up includes eight musicians, ages 13-18, playing piano, violin, and guitar solos. Joining them, is Campanas del Mar, a 10-member handbell choir, directed by Marcia Wilcox.

Soloists are Milo Graamans, Tommy Jackson, Derek and Carlyn Jefferson, David Johnston, Reina Morgan, Katherine Rose and Andrew Thomas.This talented group is putting together a program which includes Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, Liszt, Handel, Chopin, Joplin, and spirituals.

Admission is by donation ($5.00 suggested). All proceeds benefit the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program which provides important services to children and families in the Yachats area. For more information call, 547-4599.

New Release! Duck Race Video by Milo Graamans

On July 11^th at the Newport Performing Art Center Milo Graamans and Alexander Rose raised $400 for the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program. Admission was by donation and they dedicated all the proceeds to benefit the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program.

Thanks to Graamans, Rose and generous donors help keep our mission strong and thriving.

Every donation provides a safe and supportive environment for children, helps to  advocate for youth and families, and to provide and encourage activities that integrate youth into the community.

Thank you for making the 5^th annual Duck Race a success! This year was our best year ever and we rose an astounding—–$5,400! Every duck counts as the proceeds benefit the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program. Thank all who participated -and especially the genuine support from the community who donated fabulous prizes. Check if you won:

1. Heceta Head Bed and Breakfast and Roca Mar Gift certificates: 604
2. Deane’s Ocean front Lodge, Drift Inn Restaurant gift certificate, kite and Goul From The Tidal Pool DVD: 631
3. Ambrosia Garden Bed and Breakfast, The Wine Place and Luna Sea Restaurant gift certificates: 1047
4. Bicycle and helmet: 713
5. Skateboard and helmet: 661
   Walking stick, book, and Sandmaster park rental: 669
   Ocean Beaches Glass Gallery Art: 1024
   Art from the Wave Gallery & Touchstone Gallery and Duckie Soap: 1042
   Jabookabee Candles and Village Bean gift certificate: 736
   Ukelele lessons with Jim D’Ville and Duckie Soap: 684
   Edge Glass Gallery Float: 517
   Yachats Village shopping gift certificates: 698
   Yachats Clothing from Paddy Kait and Visitor’s Center: 785
   Pearls-in-a-Fish Box from Toad Hall, Duckie Soap, and Natural Selection gift certificate: 723
   Bear Carving: 1008
   Books, craft package and Newport Aquarium tickets: 546
   South Beach Fish Market and  La Maison gift certificates and Duckie Soap: 593
   Sandland Adventure Passes, Sandmaster park rental, Cheese and Crackers gift certificate, and  toys from C & K Market: 715
   Distant Shores water pitcher, wind propeller and Garden Center gift certificate: 671
   YaTel Motel and Shirley’s gift baskets and Duckie Soap: 1035
   Heidi’s Homemade Food Restaurant gift certificate: 602
   Sandcastle toy and Sandland Adventure passes:1015
   Planet Earth book and Judi Colwell art print: 1058
   Topper’s chocolates: 220

Milo Graamans and Alexander Rose will give their Senior Recital July 11 at 2:00 at the Newport Performing Art Center. Admission is by donation and they have dedicated the proceeds to the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program.

Alexander and Milo met at the Indoor Park about 17 years ago and have been friends ever since.

The program will include a combination of piano and cello solos and duets by Chopin, Joplin,  Granados, Bach, Beethoven, and Gershwin.

Bring out the tie-dye and join the YYFAP group in the traditional La De Da parade on July 4^th. Meet behind the Yachats Commons at 11:30 AM. No tie-dye or want something new and fresh for the parade? Well- you are just in luck because all ages are invited to a special tie-dye workshop on Friday, July 2^nd from 4-6 PM. Learn new tie-dye techniques at YYFAP (in the Yachats Commons basement).  It is only $1 per color and you can bring your own items. You can even make something for your dog for ‘Paws for the La De Da parade.’ We also have items for sale such as shirts ($5), tank-tops ($7), scarves ($7), hats ($7) and even bed sheets ($15). All prices include the cost of color. Call (541) 547-4599, for more information.

Just noticed a typo in our post about the Duck Race, due to take place on July 4.  The price to sponsor a duck is actually $5, not $3 – which makes the option of 3 ducks for $10 a much better deal!  There is still time to get in on the action.  Visit this Sunday’s Farmers’ Market, the Yachats Visitors’ Center, Raindogs, or Waldport Video to purchase tickets.  All proceeds support activities for children and youth.

Bring out the tie-dye and join the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program group in the traditional la-de-da parade on the fourth of the July! Meet behind the Yachats Commons at 11:30 AM.   Afterwards, enter the 5th Annual Duck Race and sponsor a duck for only $5 or $10 for 3 ducks. The Duck Race begins at 2:30 PM on July 4^th, and the first 20 lucky ducks who race down the Yachats River will win vacation packages, skateboard package, fine art, a bicycle and more! Check out the prize display at the Bank of the West in Yachats.  All proceeds support the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program whose mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, to be an advocate for youth and families, and to provide and encourage activities that integrate youth into the community. Tickets can be purchased at the Yachats Farmers Market, Waldport Video, Raindogs, Yachats Visitor Center, and the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program. For more information, call (541) 547-4599.

All non-aggressive and vaccinated energetic dogs are invited to play and make new ‘paw-pals’ on Saturday, June 12th at 11:30 AM at the Yachats Commons field. Bring your quarters to win raffle prizes; food to support the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program; and leave with a happy dog and a free goodie bag provided by the famous Marie’s Paw Spa in Yachats. All proceeds will benefit the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program (YYFAP). For more information,call 541.547.4599.