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Today
Recycle that PC
There will be free computer recycling from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, July 24-26, at 53 W. Second St., Coquille.
All computer equipment and electronics except TVs will be accepted.
For more information, call Jennifer at (541) 580-5938.
Tomorrow
Notes of a caregiver
Kat Crawford will share her caregiver experiences and autograph “A Cup of Comfort Book of Prayer” at 1 p.m. Friday at Books by the Bay, 1875 Sherman Ave., North Bend.
Her experiences come from caring for her husband, Gary, who was diagnosed with psuedomyxoma peritonei, a rare appendicle cancer.
Kat will share caregiver tips for survival, how to stay sane when the medical bills arrive and write an appeal when the insurance refuses to pay for treatment, a press release said.
Born in North Bend, Kat now resides with Gary in Omaha, Neb. She is published in eight anthologies, numerous magazines and writes for the Plattsmouth Journal.
For more information, call Trish Price at 756-1215.
Adolescent learning
The next Grandparents ROCK support group meeting will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, at Faith Lutheran Church, 2741 Sherman Ave., North Bend.
Learning about adolescents will be the topic of the meeting with the two-part video “Surviving Your Adolescents” by Dr. Thomas Phelan. The program talks about how to better relate to and get along with teenagers.
Cathy Mathias, M.A. LPC, will be the presenter. She contracts with Coos County Mental Health working with children, families and adults and has a private practice in North Bend.
Pizza will be ordered and participants will share in the cost.
For more information, call Char at 266-0806.
Hoedown
The residents of Ocean Ridge Retirement and Assisted Living will host a hoedown at 5 p.m. Friday at the residence, 1855 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay.
Fried chicken will be served, and musicians from all around the county will be pickin’ and singin’ and stompin’ their feet, a press release said. Ocean Ridge’s own Jug Band will be helping out on a few old songs.
The cost is $5 per person.
For more information, call Mary Luther, 267-4000.
Salsa steps
A salsa workshop with guest instructor Brit Anders will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at MarLo Dance Studio, 205 Ohio Ave. SE, Bandon.
Anders is a certified instructor through DVIDA, Murray and Astaire.
The class is for advanced beginner through intermediate dancers. The cost is $18 per person.
For more information and to RSVP, call 347-4616 or e-mail marlo@marlodance.com.
To schedule a private lesson with Anders, those interested can call her at (360) 927-2454. For more information about the dance studio, visit http://www.marlodance.com.
Saturday
PEO sale
The Philanthropic Educa-tional Organization chapter AS will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the parking lot of Gloria dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thom-pson Road, Coos Bay.
The sale will include household goods, books, clothes and more.
Proceeds provide scholarships for women in the area.
Yoga by chair
Chair yoga will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Unity by the Bay, 2100 Union St., North Bend. Jevanna Toribio will lead participants in simple, easy exercises to relax and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit, a press release said.
The experience is open to everyone regardless of yoga experience.
There is no charge, but donations are appreciated. For more information, call Jevanna at 756-5790.
Grosz exhibit
The Elkton Community Education Center will present a photographer’s show by Greg Grosz at the ECEC Art Gallery, 15850 Highway 38 West. The show will open with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday and be open daily except Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Aug. 31.
Grosz became fascinated with still photography as a child, which eventually led to his interest in filmmaking.
He retired to Elkton after a career as a professional filmmaker.
As Grosz made films throughout the United States and around the globe, he spent most of his non-directing days shooting photographs.
This show features his photos from all over the world, as well as photos of local life.
ECEC is a nonprofit organization founded to provide educational and artistic opportunities to all ages of participants.
For information about ECEC or any events, call (541) 584-2692.
Old World meeting
The Society of Creative Anachronism, Shire of Tymber-havene, will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday at Ocean Crest Ele-mentary School, 1010 Allegany St., Bandon.
It will be held during the heavy fighter practice and Middle Ages Social that are from 4 to 8 p.m.
The Shire of Tymberhavene encompasses Coos and Curry counties. The group studies the arts and sciences of the Middle Ages.
There is no charge, and families are welcome.
For more information, call Lord Cormacc, Robert McMan-iman, at 269-5003 or e-mail cormacuaneill@yahoo.com.
Sunday
Open for brunch
Inland Point Senior Community will hold a open house and Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at 2290 Inland Drive, North Bend.
Star-striped movie
A free movie, “Stars and Stripes Forever,” will be shown at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the North Bend United Methodist Church, 2289 Meade St., North Bend. The movie is the story of John Philip Sousa’s life. Popcorn and soda will be provided.
For more information, call Vicki Morgan at 267-3969.
BBQ for Judy
A tri-tip barbecue benefit will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Lakeside County Park.
Donations will be accepted. A 50-50 raffle also will be held.
Proceeds will benefit Lakeside resident Judy Banks, who had emergency heart surgery recently and has no health insurance.
For more information, call Dody Guinn at 759-3687.
Monday
Place and History
A free Chautauqua program, “Place and History: In Search of the Pacific Northwest” will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in the Sprague Community Room at the Bandon Public Library, on 11th Street in City Park.
Oregon State University professor emeritus William Robbins will discuss what regional identities mean and how geography and history can help elucidate relationships with the land.
For more information, call the library at 347-3221.
Upcoming
King Arthur
The On Broadway Thespians have taken over the space at the former Area 51 site, across from Sears, to present “King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.” The dark epic drama is an adaptation penned by Bay Area native, Michael Gonzalez, who also directs.
Young King Arthur seeks to unite the divided lands of Britain in hopes of forming Camelot, a country that serves and protects its people with equality at the heart.
Enter a dark ruler with claims of unearthing three mysterious relics which threatens the very foundation of Camelot.
King Arthur opens Friday, Aug. 1, and runs ensuing weekends through Aug. 17.
Curtain times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday evening shows and 2 p.m. Sunday matinees.
Tickets available at the door and are $10 for adults for Friday and Saturday evenings, and $8 for Sunday matinees.
Tickets for children under 12 are $7 for all showings.
For more information, visit the theater group’s Web site at www.onbroadwaytheater.com.
Show sign-ups
Members of the Greenacres Grange Hall will host a talent show at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the grange hall, 93393 Greenacres Lane. There will be prizes for the top four performers totaling $200.
It is open to singers of all ages and interests from throughout the county. Piano accompaniment will be available.
The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, July 29. Sign-ups will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the grange hall.
The non-refundable entry fee is $20, and acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Late entrants will be accepted as space permits.
All proceeds will be used for local projects.
For more information, call Judy Soto at 267-5875.
Recycle that PC
There will be free computer recycling from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, July 24-26, at 53 W. Second St., Coquille.
All computer equipment and electronics except TVs will be accepted.
For more information, call Jennifer at (541) 580-5938.
Tomorrow
Notes of a caregiver
Kat Crawford will share her caregiver experiences and autograph “A Cup of Comfort Book of Prayer” at 1 p.m. Friday at Books by the Bay, 1875 Sherman Ave., North Bend.
Her experiences come from caring for her husband, Gary, who was diagnosed with psuedomyxoma peritonei, a rare appendicle cancer.
Kat will share caregiver tips for survival, how to stay sane when the medical bills arrive and write an appeal when the insurance refuses to pay for treatment, a press release said.
Born in North Bend, Kat now resides with Gary in Omaha, Neb. She is published in eight anthologies, numerous magazines and writes for the Plattsmouth Journal.
For more information, call Trish Price at 756-1215.
Adolescent learning
The next Grandparents ROCK support group meeting will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, at Faith Lutheran Church, 2741 Sherman Ave., North Bend.
Learning about adolescents will be the topic of the meeting with the two-part video “Surviving Your Adolescents” by Dr. Thomas Phelan. The program talks about how to better relate to and get along with teenagers.
Cathy Mathias, M.A. LPC, will be the presenter. She contracts with Coos County Mental Health working with children, families and adults and has a private practice in North Bend.
Pizza will be ordered and participants will share in the cost.
For more information, call Char at 266-0806.
Hoedown
The residents of Ocean Ridge Retirement and Assisted Living will host a hoedown at 5 p.m. Friday at the residence, 1855 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay.
Fried chicken will be served, and musicians from all around the county will be pickin’ and singin’ and stompin’ their feet, a press release said. Ocean Ridge’s own Jug Band will be helping out on a few old songs.
The cost is $5 per person.
For more information, call Mary Luther, 267-4000.
Salsa steps
A salsa workshop with guest instructor Brit Anders will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at MarLo Dance Studio, 205 Ohio Ave. SE, Bandon.
Anders is a certified instructor through DVIDA, Murray and Astaire.
The class is for advanced beginner through intermediate dancers. The cost is $18 per person.
For more information and to RSVP, call 347-4616 or e-mail marlo@marlodance.com.
To schedule a private lesson with Anders, those interested can call her at (360) 927-2454. For more information about the dance studio, visit http://www.marlodance.com.
Saturday
PEO sale
The Philanthropic Educa-tional Organization chapter AS will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the parking lot of Gloria dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thom-pson Road, Coos Bay.
The sale will include household goods, books, clothes and more.
Proceeds provide scholarships for women in the area.
Yoga by chair
Chair yoga will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Unity by the Bay, 2100 Union St., North Bend. Jevanna Toribio will lead participants in simple, easy exercises to relax and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit, a press release said.
The experience is open to everyone regardless of yoga experience.
There is no charge, but donations are appreciated. For more information, call Jevanna at 756-5790.
Grosz exhibit
The Elkton Community Education Center will present a photographer’s show by Greg Grosz at the ECEC Art Gallery, 15850 Highway 38 West. The show will open with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday and be open daily except Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Aug. 31.
Grosz became fascinated with still photography as a child, which eventually led to his interest in filmmaking.
He retired to Elkton after a career as a professional filmmaker.
As Grosz made films throughout the United States and around the globe, he spent most of his non-directing days shooting photographs.
This show features his photos from all over the world, as well as photos of local life.
ECEC is a nonprofit organization founded to provide educational and artistic opportunities to all ages of participants.
For information about ECEC or any events, call (541) 584-2692.
Old World meeting
The Society of Creative Anachronism, Shire of Tymber-havene, will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday at Ocean Crest Ele-mentary School, 1010 Allegany St., Bandon.
It will be held during the heavy fighter practice and Middle Ages Social that are from 4 to 8 p.m.
The Shire of Tymberhavene encompasses Coos and Curry counties. The group studies the arts and sciences of the Middle Ages.
There is no charge, and families are welcome.
For more information, call Lord Cormacc, Robert McMan-iman, at 269-5003 or e-mail cormacuaneill@yahoo.com.
Sunday
Open for brunch
Inland Point Senior Community will hold a open house and Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at 2290 Inland Drive, North Bend.
Star-striped movie
A free movie, “Stars and Stripes Forever,” will be shown at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the North Bend United Methodist Church, 2289 Meade St., North Bend. The movie is the story of John Philip Sousa’s life. Popcorn and soda will be provided.
For more information, call Vicki Morgan at 267-3969.
BBQ for Judy
A tri-tip barbecue benefit will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Lakeside County Park.
Donations will be accepted. A 50-50 raffle also will be held.
Proceeds will benefit Lakeside resident Judy Banks, who had emergency heart surgery recently and has no health insurance.
For more information, call Dody Guinn at 759-3687.
Monday
Place and History
A free Chautauqua program, “Place and History: In Search of the Pacific Northwest” will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in the Sprague Community Room at the Bandon Public Library, on 11th Street in City Park.
Oregon State University professor emeritus William Robbins will discuss what regional identities mean and how geography and history can help elucidate relationships with the land.
For more information, call the library at 347-3221.
Upcoming
King Arthur
The On Broadway Thespians have taken over the space at the former Area 51 site, across from Sears, to present “King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.” The dark epic drama is an adaptation penned by Bay Area native, Michael Gonzalez, who also directs.
Young King Arthur seeks to unite the divided lands of Britain in hopes of forming Camelot, a country that serves and protects its people with equality at the heart.
Enter a dark ruler with claims of unearthing three mysterious relics which threatens the very foundation of Camelot.
King Arthur opens Friday, Aug. 1, and runs ensuing weekends through Aug. 17.
Curtain times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday evening shows and 2 p.m. Sunday matinees.
Tickets available at the door and are $10 for adults for Friday and Saturday evenings, and $8 for Sunday matinees.
Tickets for children under 12 are $7 for all showings.
For more information, visit the theater group’s Web site at www.onbroadwaytheater.com.
Show sign-ups
Members of the Greenacres Grange Hall will host a talent show at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the grange hall, 93393 Greenacres Lane. There will be prizes for the top four performers totaling $200.
It is open to singers of all ages and interests from throughout the county. Piano accompaniment will be available.
The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, July 29. Sign-ups will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the grange hall.
The non-refundable entry fee is $20, and acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Late entrants will be accepted as space permits.
All proceeds will be used for local projects.
For more information, call Judy Soto at 267-5875.
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