Community Calendar of Events
Nov. 14—Microbiome and Diet Related Chronic Disease
6-7 pm, Nov. 14th
Coos Bay SDA
Fellowship Hall
Microbiome and Diet Related Chronic Disease Learn the importance of a healthy microbiome and how to colonize your gut for optimal health. Tue Nov 14 In-person, free. 6:00-7:00 pm. Coos Bay SDA Fellowship Hall, 2175 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay
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Cultivating Resiliency through Spiritual Practices
5-6:15 pm, through November 15th
Harmony United Methodist Church
How do we strengthen and cultivate our resilience in this "era of unraveling" and climate chaos? How do we find peace in our body/mind/spirit in the midst of eco-anxiety and what futurist Alex Steffan calls "the extinction of predictability"? Are you part of Generation Dread? Participate in a free 8 week "Experiment in Spirit" with like-minded spiritual seekers as we practice contemplative prayer, prayer walking, sacred chanting, meditation, lectio divina, forest church, and acts of mercy to deepen our connection with that which is greater than we are and thereby gather strength for our journey. Karen Love Baisinger, D.Min. is a retired United Methodist clergywoman in private practice as a Pastoral Counselor and Psychospiritual Coach. Karen spent half her ministry leading as a pastor in local churches and the other half in private practice as a Pastoral Counselor. In addition to providing individual, couples, and family counseling, she specialized in weekly, ongoing psychospiritual process groups, running as many as 7 groups a week as well as leading monthly weekend Intensives for a deeper level of emotional healing work. She worked as a Chaplain and EAP counselor at a chemical dependency treatment center. Karen was a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee and was endorsed by the United Methodist Church as a Pastoral Counselor. She has been a Certified Life Coach since 2003 and received her Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. A Christian mystic, Karen was on the Board of Directors of Prayer Service International that held a monthly interfaith prayer service in Eugene, OR on the 11th of every month from the month following 9/11/2001 until the pandemic. She has long had an interest in interfaith community, experiencing the One in all traditions and paths. Harmony United Methodist Church 123 Ocean Blvd SE, Coos Bay, OR 97420 Pre-registration by email to revdrkarenlove@gmail.com or by calling the church at (541) 267-4410
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ASL Practice Place
12 pm, Nov. 16th
Coos Bay Public Library has partnered with instructor, Kandy Bergquist, to offer ASL PRACTICE PLACE via Zoom (virtual meeting software). Bergquist teaches American Sign Language and Signed English at Southwestern Oregon Community College. She has worked with the deaf and hard of hearing as an interpreter, classroom aid, and Speech Pathologist. We meet every third Thursday of the month @ 12:00pm. Next event: Thursday, November 16. Program is for those who wish to practice their ASL conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign in ASL as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. Let's sign! This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their ASL conversational skills. Register for this event @ https://bit.ly/3m6j2WG
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Unlimited Book Club
6 pm, Nov. 16th
Thursday, November 16 at 6:00 pm, the Unlimited Book Club will meet on Zoom. Unlimited is a joint venture of the Coos Bay Public Library and the North Bend Public Library. We formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion through reading and thoughtful conversation. Unlimited meets every third Thursday of the month. This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss our next title, selected by book club members, A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. Suggestions for future readings will come from members of Unlimited. Those interested are invited to attend the meeting, there is no obligation to stay. To receive Zoom link for meeting, register for free @ https://bit.ly/3R6E57M
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The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers Association
1-3 pm, Nov. 18th
Odd Fellows Hall, Bandon
The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers Association, District 5, will again be picking and singing in Bandon at the Odd Fellows Hall on Nov. 18th, Saturday from 1 to 3 PM. Free admission. A potluck for members only, starts at 11 AM. The musical format, an acoustic jam in a circle lets each member pick and lead a song. This results in a lot of recognizable songs, mostly Old Time, some newer. Stringed instruments are nonelectric and exclude percussion and woodwinds. If you play a stringed instrument, please join us, or just come and listen. For more information please call 541 572 5532 or 541 808 2493
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The Cabinet of Steampunk Curiosities
2-4 pm, Nov. 18th
Bandon Library
Art Gallery
"The Cabinet of Steampunk Curiosities" reception and demonstration of interactive contraptions by Steve La Riccia. Bandon Library Art Gallery Sprague Room. November 18th, 2-4 pm. All ages welcome.
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13th Annual Elkton Art & Wine Weekend
10-4 pm,
Nov. 24th — 26th
Elkton, OR
13TH ANNUAL ELKTON ART & WINE WEEKEND November 24-26, 10 am-4 pm Elkton, OR.
The town of Elkton is putting out the welcome mat this Thanksgiving weekend with our 13th annual Art & Wine Tour, November 24-26. Local artisans will be setting up shop inside Elkton businesses and wineries to offer a one-of-a-kind holiday shopping experience featuring handmade gifts, world-class wines and more! During the Art & Wine Tour, you can connect with the artisan or winemaker who made your gift while soaking in a little small-town charm.
Visit our website for more details!
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Beginning Reader Book Club
3:30 pm, Nov. 28th
Coos Bay Library
The Coos Bay Public Library will offer a Beginning Reader Book Club the fourth Tuesday of the month this fall at 3:30 pm for kids grades kindergarten through third grade (October 24 & November 28). During each program, participants will have an opportunity to hear a story, explore books and participate in an experiment or art project, All participants will receive a free book to take home. Parents or caregivers must attend with children; siblings are welcome. Pre-registration is not required. Based on the research-based Fostering Readers program initiated by Washington Cooperative Library System, the Beginning Reader Book Club supports literacy development for kids grades kindergarten through third grade. The program is intended to foster a love of reading in beginning readers. Each session will feature a different type of book-September 26 will feature comic books and allow participants the opportunity to create their own comic book. For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or by visiting the library's website at http://coosbaylibrary.org.
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Oregon's Dino-Story Exhibit
10:30 am, through November 28th
North Bend
Public Library
The North Bend Public Library is excited to partner with the Museum of Natural and Cultural History and the University of Oregon to bring "Oregon's Dino-Story Exhibit" to North Bend. "Oregon's Dino-Story Exhibit" is a full exhibit uncovering the mysteries of Oregon in the age of the dinosaurs and will be available in the Children's Room of the North Bend Public Library from Tuesday, October 24 to Tuesday, November 28. Children of all ages can explore fossil evidence, dig deep into time, and discover what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur. NBPL will also have a special Dino Storytime on Tuesday, October 24 at 10:30 AM and a Drop-In Dino Party, celebrating the exhibit's opening on Wednesday, October 25 from 4:00-5:00 PM. New weekly take-home kits and activities will be available while the exhibit is at NBPL. For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.
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Photography Exhibit by Gary Sharp
Through November
North Bend Public Library
The North Bend Public Library is pleased to present a photography exhibit showcasing the work of NBPL former director and longtime photographer Gary Sharp. This retrospective exhibit features an eclectic mix of landscapes, portraits, travel photos taken during Sharp's travels in Europe, the West Coast, and New England, and still life images of everyday objects around his home of North Bend, Oregon. The exhibit also includes a selection of small format Polaroid image transfers. Sharp's still life images highlight his experimentation with still life photography, which focuses on capturing everyday objects as they are found. Sharp says, "I...have a keen interest in the photography of small things, such as ordinary household or found objects. I like waiting for soft, vivid light to bring out the color, simplicity, and beauty of things that otherwise wouldn't attract much attention. Close-up photography is a fine way to enjoy quiet moments in my kitchen or by a sunlit window." The exhibit will be available during the month of November. The exhibit can be viewed in the Conference Room at the North Bend Public Library. Gary Sharp was the director of the North Bend Public Library until his retirement in 2017. His photography has been featured in exhibits at the Coos Bay Public Library, Portland's Blue Sky Gallery, and at the K-21 Artist Collective in Copenhagen, Denmark. Additionally, his photographs have been published in Oregon People Magazine and in two literary works which feature writers and artists of Coos County, Voices in Winter Rain and Spirit Fish: Voices of the South Coast. His photo Umpqua River in December was also included in the Oregon Rivers Quality Report published by the Oregon Environmental Council. For more information, visit www.northbendlibrary.org or call (541) 756-0400.
Kid's Scavenger Hunt
Through November & December
Umpqua Discovery Center
UMPQUA DISCOVERY CENTER 'KID'S SCAVENGER HUNT'. November & December. Saturdays (10-4pm) & Sundays (12-4pm). Explore the Exhibits, Find the Answers, and Win a Prize! FREE ADMISSION FOR KID'S (5-16) (1 adult free per 5 kids) 409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport.
Baby Storytime
10 am, through December 13th
Coos Bay Library
Babies, we're back! Baby storytime will return Tuesdays at 10:00am to the Coos Bay Public Library beginning September 12 and continuing through December 13. The program will include stories, rhymes, and songs selected specifically with babies in mind. The program encourages early literacy development by fostering opportunities for parents and caregivers to talk, sing, read, play, and write with the children in their lives. Pre-registration is not required and the program is free and open to the public. For more information on storytimes visit the Coos Bay Public Library's website at www.coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary.org.
Parkinson's Support Group
1-2:30 pm, December 14th
Coos Bay Public Library
Are you, a loved one or friend living with Parkinson's disease? You are not alone. Join us for a support group to share, learn and connect with others navigating Parkinson's. This group is open to people with Parkinson's, care partners, family and friends. The support group meets on the second Thursday of the month, 1:00-2:30 pm at the Coos Bay Public Library, Myrtlewood Room, 525 West Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay. Local contact information: Aaron — 541.808.1336. This group is sponsored by Parkinson's Resources of Oregon (PRO) working to address issues faced by Parkinson's patients and their families. To find out more about PRO's services or to support our programs, go to: www.parkinsonsresouces.org
