Community Calendar of Events
Nov. 21—Native Story Hour
6 pm, November 21st & 10 am, November 22nd
Coos Bay
Public Library
Portland-based Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) will offer two Native Story Hours at the Coos Bay Public Library Tuesday, November 21 at 6:00pm and Wednesday, November 22 at 10:00am. The special story hours will feature songs that showcase American Indian music and feature Native traditional stories. Both programs are free and open to all ages. Karen Kitchen is a prek-12 educator with over three decades of service in urban Title VI Indian Education programs. Karen hosts Multnomah County Library's Native Story Hour, where she promotes Native authors, illustrators and publishers, and engages children and their families through story and song. Karen enjoys performing tribally-specific songs to inspire and educate Native and non-Native audiences about Indigenous history, contemporary issues, and the diversity and beauty of American Indian music. She also loves telling traditional stories. Karen is proud to be a citizen of the Osage Nation of Oklahoma. In September 2021, her duo, The Prairie Blossoms, performed at the grand opening of the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City and shared music from their CD, "Till the Star Rises Here." Through story and song, Karen promotes themes of healing, nurturing our relationships with the natural world, and feeling gratitude for life's many gifts. For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x3606 or by visiting the library's website at https://www.coosbaylibrary.org.
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Free Thanksgiving Dinner
1-3 pm, Nov. 23rd
South Coast
Gospel Mission
Free Thanksgiving Dinner. South Coast Gospel Mission, 1999 N. 7th St, Coos Bay, OR. Thursday, November 23rd, 1pm-3pm
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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.
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Kid's Scavenger Hunt
Through Nov & Dec
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.
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Storytime with Mrs. Claus
10 & 11 am,
December 2nd
North Bend
Public Library
As part of the North Bend Christmas Annual Tree Lighting & Festival on Main, the North Bend Public Library is offering Storytime with Mrs. Claus! Families with children are invited to sing Christmas songs and listen as Mrs. Claus reads a holiday story. After Storytime, children can make a holiday craft and write a letter to Santa, which they can mail using the Library's Santa Claus mailbox. This program is free to attend. Program capacity is 100 people per session. Storytime with Mrs. Claus is on Saturday, December 2. There are two identical programs starting at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. This event will be held in the Meeting Room at the North Bend Public Library. Storytime with Mrs. Claus is for families with children. For more information, visit www.northbendlibrary.org or call (541) 756-0400.
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Haceta Bank
7-8:20 pm,
December 7th
Egyptian Theatre
Oregon State University's Marine Studies Initiative presents "Heceta Bank: Oregon's Hidden Wonder", on December 7, 2023. Please join us at the Egyptian Theatre for a film screening and Q&A panel presenting one of Oregon's more unique coastal habitats, followed by an informal discussion at 7 Devils Brewery and Tap Room. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Please RSVP at beav.es/qwf to help us plan. If you'd like to donate to Oregon State University's Marine Studies Initiative, please visit: beav.es/T67. Thursday, December 7, 6:30-8:20 pm.
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The Nutcracker
December 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th & 17th
Sprague Community Theater, Bandon
The Nutcracker presented by MarLo Dance Studio (representing 50 dancers from Bandon, Port Orford, Langlois, Coquille and Myrtle Point). 2 Weekends: Dec 9, 10, 15, 16, 17. Friday & Saturday, 7 PM Sunday matinees: 3 PM. Phone: 541-252-1394 (Studio Director-Maria Merriam) www.marlodance.com. Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th Street SW, Bandon. Pre-sale: $20 Adults/$16 Children 10 & under. Lap-sitting children 2 and under are FREE. At the Door: Tickets at the door, $25 Adults/$20 children 10 & under. Ticket Outlets: On-Line reserve seating: www.marlodance.com. Those without PCs call: 706-550-1416
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Making DIY Holiday Gifts Class
3:30 pm, Dec. 12th
North Bend
Public Library
The North Bend Public Library is hosting a class on making holiday gifts! Natural Grocers Cheryl O'Dell will guide attendees through making a quick and easy holiday gift, using essential oils and other ingredients. The class is free to attend, and all supplies will be provided. The first 20 attendees will receive a free essential oil diffuser. Tuesday, December 12 at 3:30 PM. This event will be held in the Meeting Room at the North Bend Public Library. Cheryl O'Dell holds a Master of Science Degree in nutrition from Bastyr University, School of Natural Medicine. Her passion is engaging with the local community to achieve their health goals by helping them establish healthy habits that align with their individual lifestyles. When not at Natural Grocers, Cheryl enjoys spending time in the natural areas of Coos Bay and participating in the region's local festivities. For more information, visit www.northbendlibrary.org or call (541) 756-0400
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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.
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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
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A Christmas Carol Reader's Theater Production
6 pm, Dec. 15th
North Bend
Public Library
The North Bend Public Library is excited to celebrate the holiday season with a Reader's Theater presentation of "A Christmas Carol," based on the novel by Charles Dickens. John Beane and other local actors will bring to life a scripted reading of this classic tale of redemption. Seasonal drinks and snacks will also be available for all attendees. Friday, December 15 at 6:00 PM. This event will be held in the Meeting Room at the North Bend Public Library. All ages are welcome to attend this event. For more information, visit www.northbendlibrary.org or call (541) 756-0400.
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Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers Association, District 5 Acoustic Circle Jam
1-3 pm, Dec. 16th
Odd Fellows Hall
The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers Association, Dist. 5, will be hosting an acoustic circle jam in Bandon at the Odd Fellows Hall, 88184 Highway 42S from 1 to 3 PM on December 16th. The public is invited to listen and/or join in playing non electrified string instruments. You'll get to hear a lot of recognizable old songs as well as a few newer ones. Admission is free and there will be refreshments. For more information please call 541 574 5532 or 541 808 2493.
