Oregon METRO (Portland area) currently has a position available for the Pioneer Cemeteries Coordinator. Contact Jan Jung at (503) 797-1567 for information or check out the job listing on the METRO website.
OCHC Meeting with the OMCB and Interpretation Workshop
OCHC Meeting September 26, 2008 9:00-5:00, Ontario Four Rivers Cultural Center
The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will be meeting in Ontario. From 9:00am to 11:00am Lynne Nelson of the Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board will discuss certification, fees and other rules for operating cemeteries. Following a lunch break, the OCHC will hold its public meeting.
Getting Your Site on the Map: Ideas and Tools for Interpreting Historic Locations Workshop September 27, 2008 9:00-4:00, Ontario Four Rivers Cultural Center
Topics will include websites, signs, brochures, tours, living history and more. Interpretation is a great way to capture heritage tourism and make connections with your local community. You will walk away with great tools for inclusive and creative interpretation for your cemetery, museum or historic district.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE WORKSHOP.
Historic Cemeteries Program - Kuri Gill, (503) 986-0685, Kuri.Gill@state.or.us
Check the Heritage Programs or Cemetery Events Calendars for other opportunities!