Ongoing

Sustainable film

In the Peak Moment film “Building a Local Comm-unity and Economy,” Michelle Long of Sustainable Connections explains the movement taking place in Bellingham, Wash., to create a network of locally-owned independent businesses and community members as they promote a Think Local First program.  

The film will be shown from 6 to 8 p.m. around the area through out the month.

Individuals will have a chance to view the film and discuss shared ideas about building a local community and economy:

* Wednesday, Democratic Campaign Headquarters, Pony Village Mall, North Bend;

* Thursday, Coos County OSU Extension Office, Myrtle Point;

* Friday, Port Orford Library, Port Orford; and

* Thursday, Aug. 26, Bandon Library, Bandon.

This event is hosted by the Center for Sustainable Community Development.

For more information, call or e-mail Terry Mills at 269-9734, or tmills04@verizon.net.

Thursday

Packing it in

 Airlines are now charging for everything from extra bags to that bag of peanuts. AAA Travel expert Anne McAlpin will be in Coos Bay giving her “Pack It Up” workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, at the AAA Coos Bay Service Center, 1705 Ocean Blvd., Suite B.

She can help travelers have fun and safe trips, despite all of the rules and fees that seem to change by the day.

Some of her tips to avoiding excess baggage fees include: If checking luggage, be sure to weigh the bag before going to the airport,according to a press release.

McAlpin also can address questions about security: Can you bring along a water bottle or your morning latte’? And just what is the 3-1-1 rule for carry-ons?

More information about how to travel and pack can be found at AAA Web site at http://www.aaaorid.com/travel/packingworkshop.asp or at McAlpin’s Web site at  http://www.packitup.com.

This weekend

Helping hospice

The ninth-annual Hospice Rummage Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. on the North Jetty in Gold Beach. Participants follow the signs to the Hospice Marketplace on Wedderburn Loop adjacent to the Coast Guard Station in Gold Beach.

The Hospice Rummage Market is a great place to do some early holiday shopping, or help furnish that dorm room for the college bound, according to a press release. There will be a great selection of tools and fishing gear for home improvement or sports shoppers as well.  

Shuttle service will be available in the parking lot and to the jetty.

Part of the mission of Curry County Home Health and Hospice is to provide exceptional home care and hospice services throughout our county.

For more information on the Hospice Rummage Market or the services provided by Curry County Home Health and Hospice, call Pattie Slagle at (541) 247-7084.

Talking of nerves

Dr. John Partmann, of the Alternative Healing Center, will be the guest speaker at a meeting sponsored by Bree’s Upscale Resale in Coquille at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Frazier’s Bakery, 23 East First St., Coquille.

Partmann has been a chiropractor for 33 years and has been in the area for seven years.

He will discuss the human nervous system and how proper nerve supply can restore healing and maintain health.  

The meeting is free, and there will be coffee and donuts available.

For more information, call Bree’s at 396-5811.

Making the cheese

The Coos County Extension Service Family Food Educator volunteers will conduct a community workshop on making cheese.  

On Saturday, a cheese making workshop on soft cheeses will be held at the Myrtle Point Extension office, 631 Alder St., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

This class will offer basic cheese making, with some updates as well as ideas for new flavors.  

Pre-registration is encouraged, and class size is limited. A $7 fee is collected to pay for printed materials and class supplies.

For more information on the dates and times of the September and October workshops, call the Coos County OSU Extension Office, 572-5263 or (800) 730-4978.