West Coast Bank is a Sponsor of the Boys & Girls Aid Society Black & White Ball

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- West Coast Bank is a sponsor of the Boys & Girls Aid Society Black & White Ball for the fourth consecutive year. The black tie fundraiser supports the services of the agency and will be held May 15, 2010 at The Nines, 525 SW Morrison, Portland, Oregon at 6:00 p.m.

"Since its founding in 1885 by visionary community civic leaders, Boys & Girls Aid has been providing homes and permanent families for children," said West Coast Bank Regional President Dave Hansen. "The organization's core values and commitment to the community align well with West Coast Bank's 85-year old heritage and we're pleased to help them raise funds through the Black and White Ball."

The Boys & Girls Aid Society has been helping Oregon's children for more than 120 years. They find permanent homes for children through adoption, provide temporary safe places to stay through shelters and foster homes, and connect kids with caring adults through mentoring. For more information, see www.boysandgirlsaid.org or call Suzan Huntington at 503.222.9661.

West Coast Bancorp, (Nasdaq: WCBO), is a Northwest bank holding company with $2.7 billion in assets, operating 65 locations in Oregon and Washington. The Company combines the sophisticated products and expertise of larger banks with the local decision making, market knowledge and customer service of a community bank.  For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.wcb.com.

SOURCE West Coast Bancorp