Labor Day 2007

The picnic, which attracts nearly 15,000 people, is sponsored by the Northwest Oregon Labor Council.

Lamb is a popular performing and recording artist from Portland. He plays rhythm and blues, soul and jazz.

He will perform on the main stage from noon to 1 p.m. and again from 2 to 3 p.m.

Also featured for the first time this year will be professional wrestling, starring Dr. Pain. Matches will be held throughout the day, capped by a 20-man “over the top battle royale” starting around 3 p.m.

Other featured wrestlers are Caution, Hazard, Cowboy ‘Tex’ Thompson, Widowmaker, Buddy Highway, plus more.

“It will be a day full of fun and excitement,” said Bob Spicher Jr., promoter of Northwest Sports Entertainment. (Spicher is the son of Bob Sr., a retired union representative of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555.)

Plenty of politicians will be on hand — no, not to wrestle, but rather to meet union members and their families. The politicos will take the stage from 1 to 2 p.m.

The Labor Council will sell food scrip for 25 cents each. Three scrip will get you a hot dog and chips, two scrip a soda pop, and four scrip a beer. A deluxe ride bracelet costs $8.25 and is good from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The ride bracelet also includes admission to the roller skating rink.

Call the Labor Council at 503-235-9444 to order scrip or for more information.

Bend

Picnic at Pioneer Park from noon to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Central Oregon Central Labor Council and area unions. The picnic will include a free picnic lunch and non-alcoholic refreshments, live music, games for kids, a celebration of recent labor victories in Central Oregon, and remarks by Oregon union representatives and elected officials. People are encouraged to bring a dessert or other dish to share. Contact Fernando Gapasin at 503-701-6701 or Jerry Fletcher at 541-350-0265 for more information. Attendance: approximately 200.

Medford

Picnic at TouVelle State Park in White City from 11 a.m. to dusk. Sponsored by the Southern Oregon Central Labor Council. Call Carol Bennett at 541-664-0804 for more information. Attendance: approximately 300.

North Bend

Picnic at Ferry Street Park in North Bend from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Southwestern Oregon Central Labor Council. Call Robert Westerman at 541-756-3907 or Shawn Jennings at 541-396-3244 for more information. Attendance: approximately 500.

Astoria

Picnic at Cullaby Lake Park (8.5 miles south of Astoria) from noon to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 50. Call 503-325-2271 for more information. Attendance: approximately 600.

Springfield

Picnic at Jasper Park, Shelter #4 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Lane County Labor Council. Park entry fee is $3 per vehicle. Music, games and elected officials will be on hand. Bring a side dish to share. Contact Cj Mann at 541-913-0056.

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