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Friday
Talking trees
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Forestry and Fisheries Committee and Douglas Timber Operators will hold a no-host breakfast at 7 a.m. Friday at the Red Lion Hotel, 1313 Bayshore Dr., Coos Bay.
Jonathan Martz, a forestry teacher at Myrtle Point High School, will talk about the Coastal Healthy Forest Program.
Reservations are required. For more information and to make reservations, call Kathy at the Bay Area Chamber Office at 266-0868.
Theatre 101 play starts
Tickets are on sale now for Theatre 101’s upcoming production of “Steel Magnolias.” Opening curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Friday and shows run until July 5. Tickets cost $10 and are available at the Downtown Fun Zone and at the door. Tickets also can be reserved by calling (541) 332-7529.
“Steel Magnolias” is suitable for all audiences, but has a special place in the hearts of women and those with close family ties, a press release said.
“Steel Magnolias,” by Robert Harling, is a drama washed with humor. It is set in a beauty shop in Louisiana.
Saturday
Free clothes
The monthly free clothes giveaway will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lakeside Lions Hall, 890 Bowron Road. Volunteers are welcome, as well as good, used shoes and clothes donations. For more information, those interested can call Denise at 759-4109 or Madeline at 759-2374.
Where artists work
The Bay Area Artists Association presents its first Artists Studio Tour Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features the studios of seven master artists in Coos Bay and North Bend.
The featured artists are Jerry Baron, Spencer Billington, Curt Hitch, Josie Reid, Pat Snyder, Donna and Ron Wright. The studio spaces give hints as to what inspires each artist.
Marilyn Monroe inspires one, Monet’s garden another and the view of Coos Bay another. Within the walls of each studio, these artists create their artwork.
Bay Area Artists’ Studio Tour benefits art programs sponsored by the Bay Area Artists’ Association. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the following art-supporting businesses: in North Bend, Epiphany & Co. at Sherman and Virginia St.; The Artist Loft in Pony Village Mall and Easy Lane Frames/Select Art Gallery, 3440 Broadway; in Coos Bay at The Art Connection,165 S. 5th St.; and in Bandon at Bandon Artist Supply, 175 Second St.; and Sage Gallery in the Historic Coast Guard building in Old Town Bandon. Tickets may be reserved online at jannelavalle930@verizon.net.
Special fitting
Bree’s “Tea @ 10” runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Frazier’s Bakery, 23 E. First St., Coquille.
Violet Bailey and Peggy Medina will discuss the use and fitting of mastectomy bras, breast prostheses, after-surgery garments and lymphedma sleeves for women recovering from mastectomies and lumpectomies.
After the presentations, both women will be available for individual consultations and fittings. Appointments can be made by calling 396-5811. There is no cost to attend the program.
Bree’s is a nonprofit foundation working with people in our community who are dealing with cancer.
For more information, e-mail Jennie Curran at bree’scoquille@harborside.com
Fighting hunger
South Coast Hunger Awareness Week is a series of events designed to “foster awareness of hunger an food insecurity in the region – and to celebrate food, nutrition, family and community,” sponsored by Oregon Coast Community Action. Events kick off Friday and Saturday:
* Saturday: The Coos Demo-cratic party will host a food drive in Bandon, North Bend and Coquille, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — donate canned/boxed goods.
* Saturday: Savory Natural Foods in Gold Beach & Brookings Natural Food Co-Op will gather donations of canned/boxed goods.
* Saturday: OSU Extension nutrition talk in the Park West meeting room, 10th & Anderson in Coos Bay from 1:30-3 p.m.
* Sunday: Healthy Kids Day by OSU extension — with healthy snacks & fun games at Mingus Park, 3-4:30 p.m.
n Sunday: A free film showing at the Coos Bay Public Library will feature “The Future of Food,” on the change in the supply of food, at 7 p.m. in the Myrtle Room.
For more information on South Coast Hunger Awareness week, those interested can visit http://www.orcca.us.
Concert for teens
Teens Unlimited: Helping the Homeless Teen will host a Concert in the Park beginning at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in Mingus Park.
For more information, call 260-5437.
Summer movies
The Egyptian Theatre in downtown Coos Bay will present a Saturday children’s movie matinee throughout the summer. All shows begin at 1 p.m. and the doors open at noon.
Saturday’s show will be “Ice Age” (2002). “The Sandlot” (1993) will show on Saturday, June 28 and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (2001) will show on July 5.
The matinees will raise money for the Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association’s restor-ation of the theatre as well as collect food for South Coast Food Share, the Oregon Coast Community Action’s regional food bank.
Ticket prices for the Saturday matinee are $3.50 for children 12 and under, $4 for adults and $3 for members. Those who bring a food item will receive $1 off the ticket price. The Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association will donate all the food collected to South Coast Food Share.
All donations taken at the door will be distributed to several local food pantries and meal sites that work to feed hungry families and individuals in our communities.
For more information on the Saturday matinee, call Beth Real at 260-5530, the Egyptian Theatre Event at (541) 260-8650, or visit the Egyptian Theatre Web site, http://www.egyptian-theatre.com. For more information on Oregon Coast Community Action, call 888-7108.
Dancing square
The Saints n' Aints Square and Round Dance club will host their regular Mainstream Square and Round Dance Saturday at the United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay. Pre-rounds begin at 7 p.m., with Donna Hisertoe cueing. Square dancing begins at 7:30, with Sherm Welch calling. Come join in the fun! For more information, call Linda Bell at 266-97914.
Sunday
Music variety
Bay Area Brass Quintet will play the next Mildred Hill Concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at Port Orford’s Zion Lutheran Church, 2015 Washington St. These five are the South Coast version of Canadian Brass. Their program is varied and entertaining, with everything from Mozart and Brahms to Jive for Five and Mississippi Rag.
Trumpeters Wilbur Jensen, who knew Mildred Hill, and Steve Moon are joined by French horn player Mark Allen, trombone player Steve Simpkins and tuba player Bill Harsh.
Tickets are available at Downtown Fun Zone in Port Orford and online from ConcertTickets@ZionLutheranPortOrford.org. Tickets are $7.50, 18 and under admitted free.
This will be the second of four concerts for the 2008 Mildred Hill Concert series. Mildred’s four decade ministry of music at Zion Lutheran makes these community events possible. Barbershop, Brass Quintet, Harp and Vocal Duo and solo Classical Guitar make up this year’s schedule.
Talking trees
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Forestry and Fisheries Committee and Douglas Timber Operators will hold a no-host breakfast at 7 a.m. Friday at the Red Lion Hotel, 1313 Bayshore Dr., Coos Bay.
Jonathan Martz, a forestry teacher at Myrtle Point High School, will talk about the Coastal Healthy Forest Program.
Reservations are required. For more information and to make reservations, call Kathy at the Bay Area Chamber Office at 266-0868.
Theatre 101 play starts
Tickets are on sale now for Theatre 101’s upcoming production of “Steel Magnolias.” Opening curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Friday and shows run until July 5. Tickets cost $10 and are available at the Downtown Fun Zone and at the door. Tickets also can be reserved by calling (541) 332-7529.
“Steel Magnolias” is suitable for all audiences, but has a special place in the hearts of women and those with close family ties, a press release said.
“Steel Magnolias,” by Robert Harling, is a drama washed with humor. It is set in a beauty shop in Louisiana.
Saturday
Free clothes
The monthly free clothes giveaway will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lakeside Lions Hall, 890 Bowron Road. Volunteers are welcome, as well as good, used shoes and clothes donations. For more information, those interested can call Denise at 759-4109 or Madeline at 759-2374.
Where artists work
The Bay Area Artists Association presents its first Artists Studio Tour Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features the studios of seven master artists in Coos Bay and North Bend.
The featured artists are Jerry Baron, Spencer Billington, Curt Hitch, Josie Reid, Pat Snyder, Donna and Ron Wright. The studio spaces give hints as to what inspires each artist.
Marilyn Monroe inspires one, Monet’s garden another and the view of Coos Bay another. Within the walls of each studio, these artists create their artwork.
Bay Area Artists’ Studio Tour benefits art programs sponsored by the Bay Area Artists’ Association. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the following art-supporting businesses: in North Bend, Epiphany & Co. at Sherman and Virginia St.; The Artist Loft in Pony Village Mall and Easy Lane Frames/Select Art Gallery, 3440 Broadway; in Coos Bay at The Art Connection,165 S. 5th St.; and in Bandon at Bandon Artist Supply, 175 Second St.; and Sage Gallery in the Historic Coast Guard building in Old Town Bandon. Tickets may be reserved online at jannelavalle930@verizon.net.
Special fitting
Bree’s “Tea @ 10” runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Frazier’s Bakery, 23 E. First St., Coquille.
Violet Bailey and Peggy Medina will discuss the use and fitting of mastectomy bras, breast prostheses, after-surgery garments and lymphedma sleeves for women recovering from mastectomies and lumpectomies.
After the presentations, both women will be available for individual consultations and fittings. Appointments can be made by calling 396-5811. There is no cost to attend the program.
Bree’s is a nonprofit foundation working with people in our community who are dealing with cancer.
For more information, e-mail Jennie Curran at bree’scoquille@harborside.com
Fighting hunger
South Coast Hunger Awareness Week is a series of events designed to “foster awareness of hunger an food insecurity in the region – and to celebrate food, nutrition, family and community,” sponsored by Oregon Coast Community Action. Events kick off Friday and Saturday:
* Saturday: The Coos Demo-cratic party will host a food drive in Bandon, North Bend and Coquille, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — donate canned/boxed goods.
* Saturday: Savory Natural Foods in Gold Beach & Brookings Natural Food Co-Op will gather donations of canned/boxed goods.
* Saturday: OSU Extension nutrition talk in the Park West meeting room, 10th & Anderson in Coos Bay from 1:30-3 p.m.
* Sunday: Healthy Kids Day by OSU extension — with healthy snacks & fun games at Mingus Park, 3-4:30 p.m.
n Sunday: A free film showing at the Coos Bay Public Library will feature “The Future of Food,” on the change in the supply of food, at 7 p.m. in the Myrtle Room.
For more information on South Coast Hunger Awareness week, those interested can visit http://www.orcca.us.
Concert for teens
Teens Unlimited: Helping the Homeless Teen will host a Concert in the Park beginning at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in Mingus Park.
For more information, call 260-5437.
Summer movies
The Egyptian Theatre in downtown Coos Bay will present a Saturday children’s movie matinee throughout the summer. All shows begin at 1 p.m. and the doors open at noon.
Saturday’s show will be “Ice Age” (2002). “The Sandlot” (1993) will show on Saturday, June 28 and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (2001) will show on July 5.
The matinees will raise money for the Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association’s restor-ation of the theatre as well as collect food for South Coast Food Share, the Oregon Coast Community Action’s regional food bank.
Ticket prices for the Saturday matinee are $3.50 for children 12 and under, $4 for adults and $3 for members. Those who bring a food item will receive $1 off the ticket price. The Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association will donate all the food collected to South Coast Food Share.
All donations taken at the door will be distributed to several local food pantries and meal sites that work to feed hungry families and individuals in our communities.
For more information on the Saturday matinee, call Beth Real at 260-5530, the Egyptian Theatre Event at (541) 260-8650, or visit the Egyptian Theatre Web site, http://www.egyptian-theatre.com. For more information on Oregon Coast Community Action, call 888-7108.
Dancing square
The Saints n' Aints Square and Round Dance club will host their regular Mainstream Square and Round Dance Saturday at the United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay. Pre-rounds begin at 7 p.m., with Donna Hisertoe cueing. Square dancing begins at 7:30, with Sherm Welch calling. Come join in the fun! For more information, call Linda Bell at 266-97914.
Sunday
Music variety
Bay Area Brass Quintet will play the next Mildred Hill Concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at Port Orford’s Zion Lutheran Church, 2015 Washington St. These five are the South Coast version of Canadian Brass. Their program is varied and entertaining, with everything from Mozart and Brahms to Jive for Five and Mississippi Rag.
Trumpeters Wilbur Jensen, who knew Mildred Hill, and Steve Moon are joined by French horn player Mark Allen, trombone player Steve Simpkins and tuba player Bill Harsh.
Tickets are available at Downtown Fun Zone in Port Orford and online from ConcertTickets@ZionLutheranPortOrford.org. Tickets are $7.50, 18 and under admitted free.
This will be the second of four concerts for the 2008 Mildred Hill Concert series. Mildred’s four decade ministry of music at Zion Lutheran makes these community events possible. Barbershop, Brass Quintet, Harp and Vocal Duo and solo Classical Guitar make up this year’s schedule.
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