Community Calendar of Events
Aug. 13—Bluegrass Jam Session
Second Friday in
August @ 2:00 pm
North Bend Public Library
Join Willie and the South Coast Bluegrass Band at the North Bend Public Library for a Bluegrass Jam Session every second Friday during June, July, and August. All skill levels are welcome to attend.
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CREATE Center
Summer Dance Program
Every Saturday starting June 22 @ various times below:
10 to 10:45 Mini Dance
for ages 2 to 5
11 to 11:45 Hip Hop
for ages 6 to 12
12 to 12:45 Ballet
for ages 6 to 12
1 to 2:00 Teen Dance
74 East 1st Street, Coquille
Summer Dance Program at the CREATE Center has changed. Jessica Hall and her the Performing Arts Academy of Coos County is leaving her Coquille site. But Chelsea King is coming back!! She will be a contracted instructor under the nonprofit CREATE Center whose mission is to make dance available and affordable to Coquille and surrounding areas. With summer, there are vacations so payment is per class. Sign up with Chelsea King at (208) 570-1062 or e-mail chelsearking1209@yahoo.com. If unable to get ahold of her contact Nancy Keller at drnancykeller@yahoo.com.
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Egyptian Theatre Presents Farmers Market
Every Wednesday, August @ 11 am- 1 pm
Theatre tours will be @ 11 am and 11:30 am. Our mighty Wurlitzer Organ will play from 12 pm- 1 pm. Stop by and say hello. We will volunteer information, our upcoming events, and new merchandise.
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"My, What a Circus"
or "Keep Your Big Hands Off My Bigfoot"
August 17, 24, 30, 31
All at 7 pm
June 30; July 13, 21;
August 11 All at 2 pm
What happens when Darius Dingling, the evil and conniving owner of Dingling Brothers Three-Ring Circus, comes to town on the hunt for a big-footed critter to add to his circus attractions? Will his lust for money be abated once he captures the elusive Bigfoot, or will his desire for innocent young maidens leave the town whirling when he kidnaps sweet Abigail Goodsoul as well? Can Cyrus Morningside, the postmistress' quiet son, rescue both Abigail and Bigfoot from the clutches of the nefarious Darius? All these questions, and more, are answered on stage at the Sawdust Theatre this summer!
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FIDDLE at the BEACH from AUG 15-18, 2024 in Winchester Bay
Four days of fun and old-time music on the beautiful, cool Oregon Coast at Winchester Bay Community Center. Sponsored by the Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers' Assn, District 5. The coffee will be on, and the door will be open by 90 am each morning. Shows and Jams daily! Friday night show at 6 PM has the theme of "FUNNY SONGS THAT MAKE ME LAUGH" .... Sunday Morning Gospel Sing-Along. See poster below for more info. OR pls join OOTFA and see The Hoedowner newsletter. OR got to www.ootfa.org
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Coos Bay 150th Birthday Speaker Series at the Coos History Museum
Thursday August 15, 2024, from 5:30 — 6:30 PM
Coos History Museum
The Coos History Museum will host the first installment of the 150th Speaker Series "150 Years of Marshfield History" on Thursday August 15, 2024, from 5:30 — 6:30 PM
Celebrate 150 years of Coos Bay with stories from the Marshfield days to present with CHM volunteer Steve Greif.
This program is the first of three lectures to be held on the third Thursday of each month through October. It will be hosted in person at the Coos History Museum as well as on zoom. The cost of admission is $5 for in-person members, $7 for non-members, and $5 for zoom regardless of membership. Pre-registration is encouraged and can be done by calling 541-756-6320, visiting cooshistory.org, or visiting the front desk at 1210 North Front Street.
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The Oregon Oldtime
Fiddlers, Dist. 5
August 15 -18
Winchester Bay
Community Center
The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers, Dist. 5 are hosting their annual "Fiddle at the Beach" Campout from August 15 -18 at the Winchester Bay Community Center. Lots of jamming; shows Friday and Saturday at 6 PM. All free to public. For more info 541 759 3419 or 541 297 3419
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North Bend Public Library: Pattern Drawing
Friday, August 16 @ 2 pm
1800 Sherman Ave,
North Bend
Adult resource. Create meditative patterns with artist Jenni Legate. Scratch paper and pencils will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own supplies.
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South Coast Hospice
Volunteer Training Class
August 15, 22, & 29 from 9 am to 1 pm
Pacific View Senior Living Community- 1000 6th Avenue West, Bandon
This free 16-hour class provides training for attendees on how best to support someone with a life-limiting illness and those caring for them. It helps potential volunteers gain an understanding of some of the challenges those at end of life face and ways to be of service. The focus is on helping to bring moments of joy and comfort to the patients and respite for their loved ones. For more information, or to register, please contact Amy at 541-269-2986 or a.basil@schospice.org.
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Egyptian Theatre presents: War Horse
Friday, August 16 and
Saturday, August 17 @ 7 pm
Doors open 6:30 pm.
Regular admission.
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Coos Art Museum:
Painting like Beatrix Potter
with Nora Sherwood
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday- August 16-18 from 1- 5 pm
3-day workshop
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Storytime on the Road: Charleston
Marine Life Center
June 17- August 17 @10 am.
The Charleston Marine Life Center- 63466 Boat Basin Road
Coos Bay Public Library's storytime hits the road for a bilingual ocean-themed
storytime in Spanish and English for toddlers, preschoolers and the adult in their lives
Thursday, June 11 at 10:00am at the Charleston Marine Life Center. Explore the Marine Life
Center after storytime to see some of the creatures found in the stories. This event is free for Children, and their grown-ups.
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Coos County Historical
Society: Bus Tour
Saturday, August 17
from 10 am- 4 pm
Coos History Museum
The Coos County Historical Society will be heading out on another Bus Tour on Saturday, August 17, 2024. The bus will depart promptly from the Coos History Museum at 10:00 am and return later that day at 4:00 pm (boarding time between 9:45 and 10 am).
The Coos County Historical Society Bus Tour is a fun and comfortable way to explore the rich history of Coos County!
Tickets for the Bus Tour are $50 per person for a full day adventure with exciting stops, presentations and lunch provided. Reservations can be made online https://cooshistory.org/event-registration/, by phone at 541-756-6320 or in person at the museum's front desk. Please visit www.cooshistory.org to help plan your visit, or call our front desk at 541-756-6320/email info@cooshistory.org for any questions.
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Central Coos Fire & Rescue
Monday, August 19th
@ 6:30 p.m.
Located at Millington Rural Fire Dist. Station 1 (62866 Millington Frontage Rd
Central Coos Fire & Rescue will hold their regularly scheduled monthly Board of Directors meeting to conduct district business Monday, August 19th, at 6:30 p.m. at Millington Rural Fire Dist. Station 1 (62866 Millington Frontage Rd, Coos Bay, OR 97420).
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North Bend Public Library: Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, August 20 and 27 @ 10:30 am
1800 Sherman Ave,
North Bend
Children's resource. Enjoy stories, activities, and a craft for children ages 2-5.
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Artist Studio Group
Wednesdays, August 21; August 28; September 11; September 25
@ 11 am — 4 pm
Coos Art Museum
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Egyptian Theatre presents: Wednesday with Walt
Disney; Toy Story
Wednesday, August 21
@ 6 pm
Doors open 5:30 pm.
Regular admission.
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The North Bend Public
Library: Brownies
and Board Games
Wednesday, August 21
@ 4 pm
Teens are invited to the library to play their favorite games and have some brownies! All games and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please visit www.northbendlibrary.org or contact (541) 756-0400 or nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.
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North Bend Public Library: Brownies and Board games
Wednesday, August 21
@ 4 pm
1800 Sherman Ave,
North Bend
Children's resource. Hang out, play games, and eat brownies. All games and snacks will be provided.
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ABTS- Art by the Sea
Wednesday, August 21
@1- 3 pm
145 Filmore Ave. SE Bandon
48135 Floras Loop Road
in Langlois.
Collage Group 1:00-3:00 pm (cash only) Please send an e-mail to request to join this session to Susan Lehman at Studioblue@mycomspan.com. There is no specific instruction. Bring projects you're working on, your materials and ideas to share. The Collage Group will meet at the Langlois Lions Club, located at: 48135 Floras Loop Road in Langlois.
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North Bend Public Library: Baby Play
Thursday August 22
@ 10:30 am
1800 Sherman Ave,
North Bend
Children's resource. Enjoy stories, music, and play designed to encourage the early literacy skills of children ages two and under.
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North Bend Public Library: Unbook Club
Thursday, August 22 @ 1 pm
1800 Sherman Ave,
North Bend
Adult resource. Discuss your latest reads at a book club without assigned reading that meets the fourth Thursday of every month. Attend in person or virtually by gong to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95809491.
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Egyptian Theatre presents: Rain Man
Friday, August 23 and
Saturday, August 24 @ 7 pm
Doors open 6:30 pm.
Regular admission.
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Friends of North Bend
Public Library Book Sale
Friday, August 23
@ 4 pm- 6 pm.
North Bend Public Library
The sale will include hundreds of gently used hardback and paperback books and DVDs. Friends' memberships can be purchased at the book sale or in advance at the North Bend Public Library for an annual membership of $15. The Friends of the North Bend Public Library is a group of volunteers that exist to support the needs of the library. Past donations from the Friends have been used to support NBPL Summer Reading Program, Title Wave, the Library building renovation, and to supplement the library's book and media collection with special purchases for adults, young adults, and children. For more information about the Friends of the North Bend Public Library, please contact friends.nb.lib@gmail.com or (541) 756-0400.
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The Friends of the North Bend Public Library
Book Sale
Saturday, August 24 from
10 am- 4 pm
Membership to the Friends can be purchased at the book sale or in advance at the library.
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Coos Art Museum:
Fused Glass Class
Saturday, August 24
from 1-3:30 pm
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Friends of North Bend
Public Library Book Sale
Saturday, August 24
@ 10 am- 4 pm.
North Bend Public Library
The sale will include hundreds of gently used hardback and paperback books and DVDs. Friends' memberships can be purchased at the book sale or in advance at the North Bend Public Library for an annual membership of $15. The Friends of the North Bend Public Library is a group of volunteers that exist to support the needs of the library. Past donations from the Friends have been used to support NBPL Summer Reading Program, Title Wave, the Library building renovation, and to supplement the library's book and media collection with special purchases for adults, young adults, and children. For more information about the Friends of the North Bend Public Library, please contact friends.nb.lib@gmail.com or (541) 756-0400.
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Noche De Música:
A Night of Music
Saturday, August 24
@ 2 pm- 6 pm
Coos Bay Library- Mingus Park Amphitheater
On Saturday, August 24th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 PM the library will be hosting a night of music at the Mingus Park Amphitheater at 725 N 10th St. Coos Bay OR 97420. Join us for a night of music provided by the band Ritmo Alegre. There will be music and activities available to do, such as face painting and loteria games. As well as food from Angelina's food truck that will be available for purchase. You can visit the Coos Bay Public Library at 525 Anderson Ave in Coos Bay. Find out about other great library programs by visiting https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/event/festival-11372 . If you would like to contact us, please call (541) 269-1101 between the hours of 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday and 12 PM to 6 PM on Saturdays or email us at bayref@coosbaylibrary.org.
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Langlois Lions
Grand Trifecta
Saturday, August 24 and Sunday August 25
from 9 am- 4 pm
Club house: 48136 Floras Lake Loop
The Langlois Lions Club is hosting a Grand Trifecta, August 24th and 25th, Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 4 pm, at the club house 48136 Floras Lake Loop, just south of Langlois on the right, off Hwy 101.
The Trifecta promises to be of interest whether or not one is a garage sale fanatic. The three- for- one event:
1) Benefit Indoor sale: Mostly high quality items including furniture, household items, exercise bike and much more.
For more information or registration of either a space indoors or outdoors: Deanna McDermott, call 541- 348-2507, text: 541-251-1530 or FB Message.
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Coos Art Museum: Yoga
Every Wednesday,
from 9:30-10:30 am
$5 to attend.
Summer Movies in the Park (ing Lot): Finding Nemo
Friday, September 6 @ 8:30 pm- 10:00 pm
Green Parking Lot- 3rd and Central, Coos Bay
Summer Movies in the Park (ing Lot): Finding Nemo
Friday, September 6 @ 8:30 pm- 10:00 pm
Green Parking Lot- 3rd and Central, Coos Bay
Coos Art Museum: Family Art Class: Life Size Portraits
Saturday, September 7 from 2-4pm
Coos Art Museum: Life Drawing Group begins
Monday, September 9 from 6-8pm
Life Drawing Group (21+)
Mondays, September 9; September 23; October 7; October 21; November 4; November 18 @ 6 pm — 8 pm
Coos Art Museum: Teen Art Studio
Saturday, September 14 from 1-3pm
Coos Art Museum: Fabric Makers
Saturday, September 28 from 1-4pm
Oktoberfest: Coos History Museum Annual Fundraiser
Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 5:30 pm — 9:00 pm- Tickets on sale NOW!
1210 N. Front Street
The Coos History Museum will be hosting an Oktoberfest celebration as the museum's annual fundraiser on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 5:30 pm — 9:00 pm.
Join the Coos History Museum for an Oktoberfest celebration on the Southern Oregon Coast. This 21+ public event will feature live music from the Roseburg German Band, a Biergarten serving 7 Devils brews, German food, silent auction, cake walk and Oktoberfest themed fun and games!
Tickets are on sale NOW during the CHM member exclusive presale and can be purchased at a special member discount through August 31st. Tickets can be purchased online at https://cooshistory.org/annual-fundraiser-2024-oktoberfest/, by phone at 541-756-6320 or in person at the museum's front desk.
Become a member today to enjoy this presale perk! General ticket sales open September 1st with tickets for $35 each. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on the night of the event. Please visit www.cooshistory.org to plan your visit, or call 541-756-6320 for any questions.
