Editor's Notes -

May, 1, 2012 The French say “Laissez les bous tempe Rouler.” To folks in Louisiana it means “Let the Good Times Roll!” After just visiting New Orleans and Lafayette, I suggest to you readers ,we all adopt the phrase…and live by it. Fun on the Long Beach Peninsula - Special Announcement (New! 5-17-2012) Ann Terry Hill’s take on the South - That’s What I Like About the South! (New! 5-17-2012) Howard Hian’s Column---California Connection Special Report by Parley Pearce of Hamley’s - Lola Lives Again Oregon Tidbits---Recreation Meets History Dude Ranch Dreams - Burnt Well Ranch Butch Thurman’s Rodeo News -- May 1, 2012 Special report from Howard Hian -- Las Vegas Notes Happy Reading, and remember “Laissez les bous tempe Rouler”! Ann Terry Hill

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ADD THIS TO YOUR BUSY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!  Sure enough Memorial Day Weekend will be jam packed with good cowboy poetry and Western music. Our entertainers are coming from near and far and will be wandering the streets and taking in "Pendleton." They have a great line up of Cowboy Poets and musicians to perform at various venues throughout Pendleton.  If you’re a fan of cowboy stories this is the event for you. So, from the "Meet & Greet" on the evening of May 24th till "Cowboy Church" Sunday morning May 27th, it’s going to be a great weekend for everyone young and old 

For a details and a complete schedule of events visit www.footoftheblues.com

Meet -N- Greet
Thursday May 24th
Thursday night
5pm till whenever

UNERGROUND TOURS, Pendleton:  MAY 19 the tours are LIVE.  Come’s Alive is what it’s called, and you might still be able to get a ticket.  They go fast.   If you’ve never visited the Undergroun this is a perfect time to do it.  Call: 541-276-0730 today.

NEWPORT, OREGON — The Oregon Coast Aquarium is offering a unique opportunity for divers to participate in a new pilot guest dive program this summer. The first dive is scheduled Sunday, May 27, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.  The program includes a chance to dive with Aquarium sharks and other fishes under the supervision of Aquarium dive guides. There will be more dives scheduled during the summer with dates and details available on the Aquarium website.

THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA ANNOUNCES ENTERTAINING LINE UP OF
FAMILY AND PET FRIENDLY EVENTS FOR SUMMER 2012
Southwest Washington beach destination offers affordable choice for summertime fun.   See inside for details. 

BUCKIN’ BEAN-Just opened--Fresh roasted coffee and plenty of freshly baked treats to go with your brew.  Don’t count calories here.   400 Block of Despain, just across from the park.  Pendleton.  You won’t be disappointed!  Shop opens at 6 AM for  you early risers and is opened until 5 PM.

HEADED TO SAN FRANCISCO? Lots to do, including the GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE celebration of 75 years, with 75 different celebrations planned. 

The latest edition of “What’s New in San Francisco” is now available at http://www.sanfrancisco.travel/media/Spring-2012-Whats-New-in-San-Francisco.html.

RED, WHITE & BLUE!  Bull riders and barrel racers schedule Pendleton for Fourth of July event.  Two nights, July 3 & 4.  Tickets go on sale April 24 at 8:30am,  www.ticketmaster.com or 541.276.2553.  Mark your calendar now!  This is Big!  Even a Parade.