Guests enjoying the potluck, photo by Ruth Shelly
This November, friends of ASLC including members, staff, and board gathered to celebrate ASLC’s birthday! After 17 years, our little organization has grown from a small group of intrepid birders into a fully fledged conservation organization with impactful program areas and strong membership. We marked the occasion with a potluck dinner and fundraiser at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.
A sumptuous birthday cake to top of the meal, photo by Ruth Shelly
We enjoyed a wonderful array of dishes for dinner followed by a beautiful cake decorated with our very own Belted Kingfisher logo! Before eating, everyone had a chance to peruse items such as bird houses, a telescope and Manfrotto tripod, original bird art, field guides, and Audubon prints that were donated to our fundraising raffle.
The night’s program included a presentation and book signing by Portland-based author, Sarah Swanson. Her new book, Best Little Book of Birds: the Oregon Coast, features many of our favorite local birds and is a wonderful guide for beginner birders. We were thrilled to meet Sarah, learn about her book, and get our own signed copies.
Our Digital Media Coordinator, Nissa Parker, followed Sarah’s presentation with a debut of our new website! Nissa walked us through the site, showing off the new design and features that you see now.
Sarah Swanson presents her new book, photo by Ruth Shelly
By the end of the night, we had raised significant funds to support our conservation, education, and community science programs with our bellies full in good company! Many thanks to all who attended and contributed to the night.