Tuesday

Campaign for Obama

Former Mississippi Governor Ray Mabus will be in North Bend Tuesday on the Oregon Rural Issues Tour. He will be at the North Bend Labor Hall, 3427 Ash St. from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

From Roseburg to The Dalles, the governor is discussing the issues important to rural voters and sharing Sen. Obama’s vision. Ray Mabus served as Mississippi’s governor from 1988–1992. Prior to being elected Governor, Mabus served as state auditor from 1983–1987. During his tenure as governor, Mabus enacted major education reforms, a press release said.

For more information, those interested can e-mail Bobby Gravitz at bgravitz@barackobama.com.

Film on Detroit history

The “Armchair Film Adventure” series at Coos Bay Public Library continues this month at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, in the Myrtlewood Meeting Room. This month’s adventure is “Michigan Memoirs — Detroit,” part of the Historic Travel U.S. series.

Enterprising French trader and explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac stumbled upon what is now Detroit in 1701, figuring it would make a good base from which to send furs to Canada. Yet, it may have remained a trading post had it not been for an ambitious industrialist named Henry Ford, who moved to Detroit to establish the Ford Motor Company in 1903. Within five years his dream of making the automobile affordable and available to all Americans was fast becoming a reality. Thanks to the Ford Motor Company, Detroit soon became a major industrial hub.

Before the age of the automobile, Detroit was an important station along the Underground Railroad and a major escape route for lawbreakers because of its proximity to the Canadian border. The automobile industry attracted businesses and people to the great city, which grew in leaps and bounds. Historic films included in this unique and fascinating episode provide valuable insight into the lives of people who made Detroit their home in the early part of the 20th century, a press release said.

Everyone is welcome at this program sponsored by the Friends of the Coos Bay Public Library. The library is located at 525 W. Anderson Ave. No admission is charged, and refreshments will be served. For more information, those interested can call 269-1101.

Wednesday

Jobs forum at college

A WorkNet forum will be held Wednesday at the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute, located on the Southwestern Community College campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay.

WorkNet is a live forum where employers announce job openings and job seekers highlight their skills and abilities. Coffee will be served.

Doors open at 7 a.m. The forum begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 8:45 a.m. WorkNet is facilitated by South Coast Business Employment Corporation.

For more information, those interested can call 269-2013.

Farmer’s market opens

Beginning Wednesday, the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and Cape Arago Audubon Society will have a booth at the Coos Bay Farmer’s Market on U.S. Highway 101 and Commercial Avenue. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 29

Grant research class

North Bend Library Director Gary Sharp will present the “How to Research Grants” workshop from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, in the large meeting room at the North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend.

The workshop will introduce first-time grant writers to the steps involved in researching potential funders. Researching potential funders through Oregon foundations is the main emphasis of this workshop. State and federal government grants resources will be discussed as well.

Although the workshop doesn't teach grant writing, Sharp will recommend books and Internet resources that guide grant writers through the application process.

There is no admission charge, and pre-registration is not required. For more information, those interested can call the library at 756-0400.

Thursday

MHS open house

Marshfield High School’s Career and Technical Education Programs will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Marshfield High School and Harding Learning Center campuses.

The business marketing, journalism, radio, computer technology, manufacturing technology, construction technology and early childhood education programs will showcase their programs and highlight student work.

Child care will be available by calling 267-1496.

For more information, those interested can call 267-1318.

CB kindergarten check-in

Coos Bay School District elementary schools will hold kindergarten pre-registration from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday at Blossom Elementary, Bunker Hill Elementary and Madison Elementary schools. Parents and/or guardians of next year’s kindergarten students should attend and will need to check in at the front desk of the school their child will attend.

To enroll for the 2008-09 school year, children must be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1. Parents should bring their child’s proof of age and immunization record. Oregon law requires the following immunizations be complete prior to starting school:

* DPT – five doses requires, unless the fourth dose is given at age 4 or later;

* Polio – four doses required, unless the third dose is given at age 4 or later;

* Measles – two doses;

* Rubella – one dose;

* Mumps – one dose;

* Hepatitis B Series – three doses; and

* Varicella – one dose, or the child has had chicken pox.

For help determining which elementary school zone you live in, call the district office at 267-3104.

Friday

Coos Stamp Club

The Coos Stamp Club will meet at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Cedar Room at the Coos Bay Public Library, 525 W. Anderson Ave.

A new American Philatelic Society circuit will be available, as well as other stamps. There will be a short program.

For more information, those interested can call John Day, 267-3338.

MP school carnival

Myrtle Crest School will hold its annual carnival from 6 to 8:30 p.m., on Friday. The school is located at 717 Fourth St., Myrtle Point.

There will be games, a concessions stand, bingo and a bid board for adults.

Swing dance lesson

At 7 p.m. on Friday, the South Coast Dance Association will feature a one-hour lesson in East Coast Swing, followed by open dancing until 9:30, at Epiphany’s Ballroom, 1989 Sherman, Ave., North Bend. The public is invited to come and dance. The cost is $3 for members and $6 for nonmembers.