Bandon Public Library will begin its summer reading program at 10:30 a.m. with Camp Read-A-Lot for readers ages 5 and 6. Participants will track their reading progress and earn surprises along the way. A toddler and preschool drop-in story time is slated to begin at 11 a.m. For more information, those interested can call Julie at 347-3221.

The Wednesday Afternoon Speaker Series will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.  at The Venture Inn - Inland Point Senior Estates, 2265 Inland Drive, North Bend. Don Landes, an attorney since 1978, will present information to seniors regarding probate, trusts, durable power of attorney for healthcare, contract law, business, commercial and private real estate law and litigation all aspects of senior legal concerns. Refreshments will be provided.

James Oakey will speak at 2 p.m. on “Legal and Financial Issues When a Family Member Has Alzheimer’s” at the Alzheimer’s’ Association education meeting at the North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave.The meeting is open to the public.  For more information, those interested can call 345-8392.

Bridge players will gather at 12:30 p.m.  at the North Bend Senior Center, 1470 Airport Lane. For more information, those interested can call 756-762

Mah Jongg, a tile game, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave. For more information, those interested can call 269-2884.

The Coos Bay Kiwanis Club will meet at noon  at the Red Lion Hotel, 1313 N. Bayshore Drive, in Coos Bay, and features a new program every week. For more information, those interested can call Howard Forte at 888-5498 or 267-3121.

An AL-ANON support meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Coos Bay, 123 Ocean Blvd.

A post traumatic stress disorder support group is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Southwestern Oregon Veterans Outreach office, suite 208 in the Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend. The meeting will end at 8 p.m. The group will be facilitated by Mark Winders, a Vietnam War U.S. Marine Corps veteran. It is a peer-to-peer group. One-on-one meetings also are available. For more information, those interested can call 756-8718.   

TOPS No. 1135 will hold a weight-loss support meeting from 9:45 to 11 a.m. at Madison Street Community Church, 417 Madison St. in Coos Bay. For more information, those interested can call Bonnie at 266-9525.

Free counseling for combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and a specialized group for World War II and Korean Conflict veterans will be held at 2 p.m. For more information, those interested can call the Eugene Vet Center’s Coos County contracted counselor, Susan Aviotti, LPC, at 756-7748.

HOT MEALS FOR SENIORS: Bay Area Senior Activity Center offers soups, salads, entrées and desserts at 11:30 a.m.  Wednesdays through Fridays. Cost is $3.50 for BASAC members, $4 for non-members. The resale shop is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. BASAC is located at 886 S. Fourth St., Coos Bay. For more information, those interested can call 269-2626, 269-9551 or 396-4302.

The Coos Bay Eagles No. 538, Aerie and Auxiliary, will meet at 7 p.m.  at the Eagles Lodge, 568 S. Second St., Coos Bay. For more information, those interested can call 267-6613.

Coos Bay Elks Lodge No. 1160 will meet at 7 p.m  at the lodge, 265 Central Ave. Dinner is available for members only from 5 to 6 p.m. on meeting nights. For more information, those interested can call 266-7320.

A Diabetes Day information event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Health Resource Center at North Bend Medical Center, 1900 Woodland Drive, Coos Bay. For more information, those interested can call Kelley Rowe at 267-5151, ext. 1-401.

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