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Chef's Table at OCCI

March 27

Oregon Coast Culinary Institute, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, offers wonderful culinary luncheons as part of their externship program. Every Friday from noon to 1 p.m. For menus, visit www.occi.net or call 888-1540

Pancake breakfast

March 29

The Greenacres Rural Volunteer Firefighters Association will hold its 20th annual pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greenacres Fire Hall, 93449 Greenacres Lane. Bacon, eggs, pancakes, milk, juice and coffee.  Costs $5, $3 children 12 and under.

Wine Walk

April 3

Wine Walk in downtown Coos Bay starts at various locations each month. Commemorative wine glasses are sold for $10 each with proceeds benefiting local nonprofit groups. This months Wine Walk, from 5 to7 p.m. benefits the Lighthouse School and Star of Hope. For information, contact The World’s Cindy Rawlings at 269-1222, ext. 289.

Cheese and Wine Extravaganza

April 4

Wine and cheese tasting and a silent auction will be held at the Best Western Inn at Face Rock, 3225 Beach Loop Road, Bandon.

For information, call Dennis Thompson 347-4438 (days) or 347-9070 (evenings). You can also visit: www.bandonrotary.org or  www.tiffanywineshop.com

Charleston Oyster Feed

April 25

Oysters will be prepared in a variety of ways and served with dipping sauces, beans, coleslaw, and rolls at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology cafeteria, 63466 Boat Basin Road, from noon-4 p.m. Alternative entree available for those who prefer something different. Market price. For more information contact David Ford at 541-888-6871

Lakeside to hold     Crawdad Festival

May 8-10

Mark your calendars for the first Lakeside Crawdad Festival.

The three-day event is scheduled to have a  crawdad cookoff, Cajun cooking demonstrations, a pancake breakfast and a wine tent. Other events at the festival include a treasure run, Cajun dancing and music as well as a street fair and vendors.

For more information, call Joe Pepper at (541) 266-7723.