Next week

Teen presents lecture

Miss Coos County Outstanding Teen Contestant Ashlee Garton-Rutland will present a lecture on the prevention of cruelty to animals at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, in the large meeting room at the North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave. Garton-Rutland will present facts about the prevalence of animal cruelty in the community and on the national level.

Christmas in July

Meetings for Reedsport’s Christmas in July Committee are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on April 1 and 15, at the Reedsport Church of God, 2191 Birch Ave. in Reedsport.

The group’s mission is to preserve and revitalize houses in the community, assuring that low-income homeowners, from the elderly and disabled to families with children, live in warmth, safety and independence, a press release said. The workday is set for July 12.

Organizers are looking for referrals from homeowners who need work done to their homes and who may qualify for those repairs to be done by Christmas in July volunteers. Volunteers also are needed.  Both the referral form and volunteer sign up form can be found at the Family Resource Center and at the Web site, http://www.reedsportonline.com.

For more information, those interested can call Allen Chaney at (541) 271-3928 or Bill Otis at (541) 271-3852.

Relay teams organize

The North Bend/Coos Bay Relay For Life will hold team captain meetings at 6 p.m. at the South Umpqua room at the Red Lion Hotel, 1313 N. Bayshore, Coos Bay, on the following Thursdays: April 3, May 1 and June 5.

Next weekend

Paper hearts for sale

Friends, supporters and volunteers with the Court Appointed Special Advocates program of Coos County will sell paper hearts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at the Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend.

The hearts will cost $1 and will be dedicated to children or others at the CASA of Coos County event, “Lights of Hope — Have a Heart for a Child” candlelight ceremony at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, at the Coos Bay Boardwalk. April is Child Abuse Awareness Month.

For more information on CASA of Coos County or other Oregon Coast Community Action programs, those interested can call 396-1075 or 888-7094.

Chorus performs in P.O.

The Gold Coast Barbershop Chorus will be the performers for the first Mildred Hill concert of the 2008 season. The concert will be at 6 p.m., on Sunday, April 6, at Zion Lutheran Church, 2015 Washington St., Port Orford. Admission is $5 and free for those under 18. The chorus is led by director David Aakre. For more information, those interested can call Milt Nelson, (541) 332-9002 or e-mail mas@webenet.net.  

Goin’ Home’ at Unity  

A transition workshop, “Goin’ Home,” will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at Unity by the Bay, 2100 Union St., North Bend. It will be facilitated by Karen L. Lowe.

The workshop will discuss what happens to people, spiritually, at the moment of transition from this life to the next; explore the mysteries of this experience; help plan the way for those who remain behind; how influences of western culture have made a natural process more difficult; the transition experience, based on a variety of sources, including near-death reports; writing one’s own obituary and the way one would like it to unfold in the future; and one’s remembrance or celebration service, including essential information family, friends and spiritual leader will need, a press release said. Advanced registration is requested and the suggested donation is $10.

For more information or to register, those interested can call Unity by the Bay at 751-1633.

RHS sports auction set

The seventh-annual Reedsport High School Sports Auction will be from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at the Reedsport Community Building. The auction is sponsored by Braves Boosters.

A no-host bar and fine dining will be provided by Bedrock’s. Auction items will include vacations and excursions as well as artwork by local artisans. Proceeds will go to junior and senior high school athletics. The cost is $25 per person, which includes bid card. Those who have a timeshare, vacation rental or event tickets to donate can call Lynn Fulps, RHS athletic director, at (541) 271-3064.

 For more information, those interested can e-mail  jzelinski@wicksbroadcastsolutions.com, call Lynn Fulps at 271-3064 or visit: http://www.bravesboosters.com/auction.

Artist reception set

An artist’s reception from 1 to 3 p.m., on Sunday, April 6, at Evergreen Court, 451 O’Connell, in North Bend, will feature Carol Turner’s oil painting exhibit “Our Beautiful Northwest.” Refresh-ments will be served, and pianist Franklin Turner will provide music.

The exhibit is on display from March 17 to May 15.

She also is the artist of the month for April for the Bay Area Artists Association and her art is on display in the foyer of the Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Turner will be at the museum during Artwalk, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 10.

After studying art at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, Calif., Turner embarked on a 40-year career in professional graphic arts in California and Oregon. She also is a vocalist and works regularly with her husband, Franklin.

Since retiring from graphics and 18 years as a volunteer with the local jazz festival, she has concentrated on her oil painting. Much of her scenery comes from the North Coquille River area.  

For more information, those interested can call Turner at 396-5373.

Later in April

Women plan time out

Wednesday Women’s Time Out will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, at a new location, the VFW Building, 55382 Bates Road, Bandon.

 The “Hello Dolly” section of the event will feature restoration detailer Annie Williams. Participants can bring a doll for a mini-appraisal.

Musical guest will be Ruby Wagner.

 The speaker is Nancy Reed of Union. She was raised on a remote ranch in Wyoming and will share how she found answers to life’s questions.  

Cost of luncheon and event is $10, inclusive. Children in childcare should bring a sack lunch.

Reservations must be honored or canceled 24 hours prior, or there will be a charge.

The program is sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries and Bandon/Port Orford Christian Women’s  Club.

For more information, including about complimentary pre-school childcare, and to make reservations, those interested can call  Rosalee at 332-5133 or Patti at 332-2703 or e-mail cobledrcoble@briskweb.net by 5  p.m., on Friday, April 4.