Lu & Rue's Doggy Daycare & Grooming will be doing a giveaway. The prize: Stanley Cuddle Collab ($95 value). All customers are eligible (one entry each). All we will require is one visit (grooming or daycare) during the month of November and customers must remember to request a ticket. OPEN: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm • Sat 8am-4pm, Closed: Sunday, www.luandruesdaycare.net. 541-808-0400

Contributed By: North Bend Senior Center

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community and make a difference in the lives of seniors? If so, we have an opportunity for you!

The North Bend Senior Center is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe and inviting environment for seniors to gather together and participate in activities that enhance their physical and mental wellbeing, as well as give them the opportunity to socialize with other seniors.

We offer a wide range of programs and activities, such as:

• Bunco, Bingo, Folk Dancing, Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, Card Clubs, Chess Club, Photography Club, Ukelele Group, Zumba, Book Club, Walking Group, and a Lunch Program.

• A quarterly Artisan Craft Sale where seniors can showcase and sell their handmade products.

• Events, presentations, and programs to support our senior community.

We are always looking for volunteers to help us with our mission. We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities at the center, such as:

• Helping with our lunch program, which serves nutritious meals to seniors four days a week.

• Assisting at our bingo games, which are a popular and fun way for seniors to win prizes and socialize.

• Leading or teaching special projects, such as bridge, crafts, and activities that match your skills and interests.

• Serving on our board of directors, which oversees the management and direction of the center.

Whether you are available for one hour a month or 3-4 hours a week, we operate on the support of our volunteers. You are needed!

Volunteering at the North Bend Senior Center is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. You will have the opportunity to:

• Make new friends and build relationships with seniors who appreciate your time and effort.

• Learn new skills and share your talents and knowledge with others.

• Have fun and enjoy yourself while doing something good for your community.

If you are interested in volunteering at the North Bend Senior Center, please contact us. Leave a message at 541-756-7622 or email northbendseniorcenter@gmail.com. We are also on the Coos County Area Transit (CCAT) Bus Route, so getting to us is easy and convenient.

We hope to hear from you soon!

Coos Bay Public Library will be offering a lecture on Sustainably Managing Oregon’s Fisheries. This class will be held on Thursday, October 24, from 6:00-7:00 pm at the library’s Myrtlewood Room.

This lecture is part of our ongoing series about the ways that people and organizations are working to restore our natural resources along the Oregon Coast. The presentation is designed for adults and teens who are interested in this subject.

Lecture is FREE.

The American Legion of Bandon, the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, offered a presentation on proper flag etiquette to the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Coos Bay Chapter. This collaboration underscores both organizations' shared commitment to honoring the American flag. By sharing our knowledge of proper flag etiquette, we hope to ensure its respectful display by all Americans. Gary Sands Adjutant American Legion of Bandon covered folding and handling the flag with respect, the symbolism behind the flag’s design and colors, and the retirement of worn flags with proper ceremony. If you need a flag blessed or help properly disposing of one, please contact The American Legion at (541) 347-9277. The American Legion is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to veteran welfare, national security, and Americanism. If interested in joining or for more information on the American Legion in Bandon, please visit their website vfw3440.org

Founded in 1890, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a non-profit, non-political women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving history, and securing America's future. Its members descend from patriots who aided the American Revolution. With over 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters across the world, DAR is one of the largest women's service organizations in the world. If you would like more information on joining please email darcoosbaychapter@gmail.com

The Coos Bay Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution would like to extend a thank you to Gary Sands Adjutant and the entire American Legion Post and also the Coos Bay Public Library for their assistance in collecting flags to be properly disposed of

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You can make a difference! The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is an independent state agency serving our local long-term care facility residents? Coos and Curry Counties are desperately searching for volunteers for this lonely, vulnerable population.

Ombudsman’s reward is the smile on a resident's face as you are the only visitor they see that week, month or that year! A willingness to advocate for our forgotten elderly and a five day training program starts you on a journey knowing you are making a difference in someone’s life and giving back to the community. Aside from the training, a certified ombudsmen must be over 21, pass a background check and be able to volunteer 16 hours a month. The training is interactive on ZOOM  in your own home. Zoom training does require access to a computer and a good Internet connection. Come join us!

For training, an application process must be completed. Submit an application either online or by mail or fax, be interviewed, reference checked, and a Criminal Records Check. Please consider helping some of your most vulnerable community members!

You may contact one of our local Ombudsmen directly- Edith Lanuza  541-756-5730 or Susann Steinberg  541-267-0892

Or to apply,  (800) 522-2602 or email ltco.info@oregon.gov.

The Coos Bay/North Bend Parkinson’s Support Group has moved its monthly meeting to the Coos Bay Public Library, Myrtlewood Room, 525 West Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay. The support group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 1pm-2:30pm and is sponsored by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO). Local contact information: Aaron - 541-808-1336. Learn more about PRO’s services at www.parkinsonsresources.org

Baby storytime will return Tuesdays at 10:00am to the Coos Bay Public Library beginning September 10 and continuing through December 17. The program will include stories, rhymes, and songs selected specifically with babies in mind.  The program encourages early literacy development by fostering opportunities for parents and caregivers to talk, sing, read, play, and write with the children in their lives.  Pre-registration is not required and the program is free and open to the public.

For more information on storytimes visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary.org.

Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering free GED® and Adult Basic Education classes fall term 2024. These classes prepare individuals to take the GED® exam and update skills to enroll in college or career training programs. Students enrolled in these classes can build a pipeline to enter college, training programs, and jobs in high-demand career areas.

We will have three options for GED® and Adult Basic Education classes next term:

1. Morning GED® Class – Monday through Thursday from 9am-11am

2. Afternoon GED® Class – Monday through Thursday from 12pm-2pm

3. Evening GED® Class – Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm-8pm

All classes will be live and in person on the Coos Campus. The afternoon class will also be live and in person on the Curry Campus.

For students who cannot make it to either campus, classes are offered via Zoom during all three sessions. Fall term starts September 16th and ends November 27th.

To register for orientation and classes, go to https://swoccapce.org/ and click GET STARTED. For questions, please email Adult & Pre-College Education at apce@socc.edu or call 541-888-1593.

On the third Wednesday of September, October and November from 1pm-3pm, the Coos Bay Public Library in partnership with Goodwill Job Connections, will be hosting a workshop.

September 18th - Job Search Strategies.

October 10th - Effective Applications.

November 20th - Interview Skills.

All of these workshops will take place in the Myrtlewood Room in the Coos Bay Public Library.

You can visit the Coos Bay Public Library at 525 Anderson Ave in Coos Bay. Find out about other great library programs by visiting Goodwill Job Connections | Coos Bay Public Library (coosbaylibrary.org). If you would like to contact us, please call (541) 269-1101 between the hours of 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday and 12 PM to 6 PM on Saturdays or email us at bayref@coosbaylibrary.org.

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Beginning Friday, October 18, the Coos Bay Library will again be offering Take and Make Pumpkin Painting Kits geared towards children ages 0-18. Each kit will contain a free Mahaffy Ranch pumpkin, an assortment of acrylic paint samplers and a small paint brush. Kits can then be taken home and used. Supplies are limited; kits will be available for pick-up at the Library during regular operating hours.

In addition to the kit, kids 0-18 are invited to participate in a pumpkin painting contest. Photos of entries may be sent to jknight@coosbaylibrary.org or be brought to the library prior to October 30. Photos may be shared by the library on social media. All pumpkin photos entered in the contest must be painted. Prizes will be awarded for the spookiest pumpkin, most literary, and original creation. Winners will be notified by email or phone.

For additional information regarding current services being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or by visiting us online at www.coosbaylibrary.org.

Contributed by DAR - Daughters of the Revolution

The Coos Bay Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution are seeking donations for The Safe Project in Coos Bay. The Safe Project, formerly known as Women’s Safety and Resource Center, provides emergency services in our local community to women, men and children.

Items being sought include:

Hygiene products, trail size

Childrens toys

Clothing, clean and free from rips and tears

Infant items

For a complete list or if you have any questions, please reach out to DAR. Donations can be dropped off at the South Coast Shopper, M-F from 8a-4p, located at 62706 Hwy 101, Coos Bay.

DAR can be reached by emailing: darcoosbaychapter@gmail.com or calling Britney at 541-404-1734.

Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with Coos Head Food Co-op, will co-host COMMUNITY COOKING WITH THE CO-OP every fourth Thursday at 5:30pm on Zoom (virtual meeting software). Next event: Thursday, October 24.

Coos Bay Library has teamed up with Coos Head Food Co-op to provide safe, easy, and healthy recipes to create at home. Join us virtually for this fun community event! This time, OSU’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Stepanie Polizzi, will be making Kale & Beet Salad with Beet Soup.

This event is FREE and open to everyone. For ingredients and access, please register by going to https://bit.ly/3powyqG.

A memory café is an informal social gathering for older adults living with memory loss and their care partners. Memory cafés are designed to be a casual, stress-free gathering to allow care partners the opportunity to relax and socialize with others in their same situation. Memory cafés provide a safe, supportive space where activities are not dependent on flawless memories. Coffee and snacks will be provided, and there is no cost to attend. However, this is not a care facility, and care partners are required to accompany their partners.

This pilot project is funded by an Elder Service Innovation Grant from OHSU’s Office of Oregon Rural Health grant. The project is the work of Drea Douglas (North Bend Public Library), Kelli Bosak (North Bend Medical Center), and Lualhati Anderson (Oregon Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative). They hope to find community partners who will host cafés as well, with a goal of having at least one memory café every week in Coos and Curry Counties.

Memory Café Coos is held the first Wednesday of every month from 10:30 AM to noon, and Memory Café Curry meets at the same time on the third Wednesday of every month. Memory Café Coos is held at the North Bend Public Library, and Memory Café Curry is held at the Curry Public Library in Gold Beach. Memory cafés are designed both for people experiencing memory issues as well as their care partners. Care partners may include but are not limited to spouses, siblings, children, or friends. Memory Café Coos and Memory Café Curry will be staffed by qualified healthcare providers (LCSW), library staff, and volunteers.

For more information about Memory Café Coos, please see @MemoryCafeCoos on Facebook, email memorycafecoos@gmail.com, or call the North Bend Public Library at 541-756-0400. For more information about Memory Café Curry, call the Curry Public Library at 541-247-7246.

COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is seeking the community’s help to honor graduates who have gone on after college to improve their professions, education, communities, and the world. Each year since 1992, the College has requested nominations for a distinguished alumni.The College is accepting nominations for 2024 through April 1. To be eligible, nominees must have graduated with a degree or certificate, or have completed a minimum of 60 credits from Southwestern.Past recipients have included leaders in education, the arts, Native American tribes, business and finance, research, health care, and the military. Today, Southwestern’s graduates continue to distinguish themselves in professions and innovative efforts to build friendships around the globe. The College wants to celebrate these individuals who have contributed selflessly to improving society. Please consider nominating alumni for the recognition they deserve.To read more about past recipients, go to Alumni News at www.socc.edu/alumni-news/.To download the nomination form, go to: https://www.socc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dist_alumni_nom_fillable.pdf Please submit nomination forms by April 1 to: alumni@socc.eduOr mail them to:Southwestern Oregon Community College c/o President’s Office1988 Newmark Ave.Coos Bay, OR  97420

Unless otherwise noted, all programs begin at the South Slough Reserve Visitor Center, located 4 miles south of Charleston on Seven Devils Road. Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather. Activity fees and donations help support youth education programs. Reservations are required for all programs. For more information or to register for a class, please visit: southsloughestuary.org. Questions? Please contact Eric Dean, Education Specialist at (541) 888 - 5558 Ext. 126 for assistance. www.southsloughestuary.org

Introduction to Crabbing 10/16/2024 1:00 PM ​

Learn about the amazing life cycle of crabs, their importance to the local economy and how to catch this delectable Crustacean. Dress for the weather and meet at the Charleston Visitor Center. FREE. Register online at www.southsloughestuary.org

Bandon Marsh "Walk for the Wild" Celebration 10/19/2024 9:00 AM ​

Come out to the Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge for a fun filled morning of activities, nature walks - fun activities for the whole family. Meet at the Refuge Headquarters at 83673 N. Bank Ln. Bandon, OR. FREE​. Register online at www.southsloughestuary.org

Kayaking the Estuary 10/22/2024 10:00 AM

Experience the rich cultural and natural history of the South Slough on a trail that fl ows with the tide. During the five-mile paddle, experienced guides will show you areas of the Reserve rarely seen by visitors. Bring your own kayak or canoe or rent one of our sit-on-top kayaks. Feet and legs may get wet and muddy at launch points. Driver and shuttle will be provided. Meet at the Distant Water Fleet Parking Lot in Charleston next to Qualman’s Oysters. [Min-3 boats / Max-16] ($10 / boat or $35 with kayak rental). Register online at www.southsloughestuary.org

Elliott State Forest Hike 10/26/2024 10:00 AM

Join us for a birding and wildlife tour of the Elliott State Forest. Highlights include exploring groves of 300+ year old trees and walking along the West Fork Millicoma River. Transportation provided from Coos Bay. FREE but registration is required. [Max - 16].

COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites 5th to 12th grade students to join us for "STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) CLUB for Girls" on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. This science-immersion event will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the College’s new health and science building, Umpqua Hall, on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. This is a FREE program.

Students will engage with professors in hands-on activities in Physics & Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Art, and more. This includes working alongside the college’s SPEAR Student Researchers, who are involved in various STEAM projects. There also will be an opportunity to experience a show in the new Discovery Dome Planetarium. This digital theater space immerses students in a show that takes them on an adventure.

This new program focuses on supporting and encouraging girls through their STEAM educational journey. We will also share books, podcasts, and other helpful resources focused on girls in science. Girls who participate in this program will be able to stay connected online where we will continue to mentor and share quarterly news and activities with them. STEAM education projects help students visualize career pathways in science, technology, engineering, and math. The “A” adds in the arts, such as humanities, dance, drama, visual arts, and design. When people learn in all these areas together, they gain soft skills that can help grow ability in out-of-the-box thinking and collaboration.

Register soon as spots are limited. For more information on this event, registration, and other upcoming events, contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways Assistant, at 541-888-7416, or krystal.hopper@socc.edu.

Contributed By: The US Coast Guard Auxiliary

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct an 8 hour boating safety education course on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Coos Bay. The course covers the basics of boating safety, required equipment, rules of the road, and Oregon boating laws. A test at the end of the course will qualify boaters for their Oregon Boater Education Card, under the Oregon Mandatory Boater Education Program. The Boater Education Card is required for all motorboat operators of all ages for boats over ten horsepower. Additional provisions apply to youths. The class is taught by certified US Coast Guard Auxiliary and Oregon State Marine Board instructors. The cost of the course and materials is $15.

Pre-registration is required.

To register for the class, please call (541) 267-6152.

Coos Bay, OR – The community is invited to join the inaugural SWOCC Foundation Classic, hosted by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bandon Dunes’ NEW course, Shorty’s (19-hole, par 3 course).

The SWOCC Foundation classic will welcome 20 teams, with four golfers per team. Individuals are welcome, too, and will be placed on teams. Tee times open every 15 minutes starting at 8 a.m., and golfers can select tee time preferences based on availability. This is a walking event.

Cost is $200 per person, or $750 per team. Funds raised go to support scholarships for students attending SWOCC Coos and Curry campuses. Event sponsorships also are available. For details on sponsoring, contact SWOCC Foundation at foundation@socc.edu, (541) 888-7209 or at Event Sponsor Registration and Event Individual Registration.

The SWOCC Foundation Classic is designed as a fun, low-key golf classic for golfers of all skill levels and ages. Meet SWOCC's 2024-25 golf team athletes and new coach Kristopher Wood, a SWOCC alum. Curious about Shorty’s? Designed by Rod Whitman, Dave Axland and Keith Cutten, the new course features 19 “short” holes, rolling through natural dunes and shore pine terrain. Golfers can expect to spend about two and a half hours playing through the course. Learn more about the course here -> https://bandondunesgolf.com/golf/golf-courses/shortys/

In addition, golfers can make a full day of activity at the resort and enjoy additional time at Bandon Dunes’ 50-acre Practice Center, which includes two practice ranges, a putting green and Charlotte's, the 9-hole, par-3 practice course.

For more information about the event and supporting scholarships, please contact the Southwestern Foundation at 541-888-7209 or 541-888-7211, or email foundation@socc.edu.

Teens and tweens ages 12-18 interested in learning tips on being a successful babysitter are invited to attend a half day training at the Coos Bay Public Library Friday, November 8 from 9:00am-12:30pm. The hands-on, interactive class developed by 4-H will cover the basics of babysitting including child development, age-appropriate activities, behavior management, health & safety, nutritious snacks and babysitting as a business. Each participant will get a certificate upon completion.

Donuts and lunch will be provided. Pre-registration required; participants can register at the Coos Bay Public Library at www.coosbaylibrary.org or by calling the Coos Bay Public Library at (541) 269-1101 x 3606.

The program is being offered by Elissa Wells from Oregon State University’s Extension Office. Oregon State University Extension Service partners with local communities to provide trusted expertise and science-based knowledge to address critical issues and help every Oregonian thrive. The Coos County Extension Office is based in Myrtle Point and offers a wide range of programming throughout the year for all ages, including outreach with the Food Hero program, food preservation, gardening, and support for 4-H.

For additional information regarding current services being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or by visiting us online at www.coosbaylibrary.org.

The City of Coos Bay is seeking volunteers to fill positions on the Design Assistance Team, Parks Commission and Budget Committee. Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, by calling 541-269-8912, or on the City’s website at https://tinyurl.com/2jmurysz. Applications will be accepted in the City Managers Office through 5:00pm, October 25, 2024. Applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews with the City Council.

Design Assistance Team – The Design Assistance Team acts as an advisory body to the City of Coos Bay Community Development Department, Planning Commission, City Council, and Urban Renewal Agency. Members may include any person possessing interest in furthering the betterment of historic, cultural, architectural, natural or artistic resources in the Coos Bay area. Applicants should have knowledge and expertise in one of the following areas: a) Local History; b) art, graphics, or interior design; c) architecture. There are three terms expiring on December 31, 2024.

Parks Commission – The Parks Commission is comprised of one City Councilor, one Planning Commissioner, and remaining positions are filled by interested persons.

Membership, if possible, should include a landscape design professional, landscaping business professional, design professional, parks management professional and a bicycle or pedestrian enthusiast with subject matter expertise. Applications must be a resident of the City of Coos Bay or own property in the city. The Parks Commission meets once a month. There are four terms expiring on December 31, 2024.

Budget Committee – Applicants must be a resident of the City of Coos Bay, and they are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms. The meetings are held in May at 6:00 p.m. There are three terms expiring on December 31, 2024.

Are you Hungry? Signups for the Knights of Columbus Christmas Food program will be on November 12 and 13, 2024, 9am-3pm at the St. Monica Catholic Church, 357 S. 6th, Coos Bay. Enter from lower parking lot off 6th St and Bennett Ave or east entry to hall off 6th St.

You must bring proof of address. One box per household please.

These signups are for Christmas Food boxes which must be picked up on Saturday, Dec. 14th at the National Guard Armory on Norman St. in Coos Bay. Times and directions for pick up will be given out at time of signup.

South Coast Head Start is accepting applications for our FREE preschool and Early Head Start program for qualifying families for the 2024-2025 program year! We offer a fun, researched-based curriculum; free and healthy meals; and child development, nutrition, and health screenings with follow-up support for all enrolled children. No potty-training required! Our services are for pregnant participants to children age 5. Call us today at 541-888-3717 and ask for enrollment. Or visit us at our Facebook and Instagram page: South Coast Head Start. Priority is given to Homeless children, Foster children, and children with disabilities.

Having professional ballroom dancers Anton & Hanna Lytvynovich teach in Coos Bay, Oregon is a truly unique and invaluable opportunity. Known for their breathtaking performances and impeccable technique, Anton & Hanna have dazzled audiences on some of the world's most prestigious stages.

Their decision to offer classes in a smaller community like Coos Bay is nothing short of remarkable. It allows local dancers and enthusiasts to learn from two of the best in the industry without traveling to major cities or costly workshops. Anton & Hanna's teaching style is both rigorous and nurturing, ensuring that students of all levels can develop their skills and gain confidence on the dance floor.

For aspiring dancers, this is a chance to receive personalized instruction and guidance from professionals who have mastered the art of ballroom dance. Their insights and expertise can help students not only improve their technique but also understand the nuances of performance and stage presence.

In short, the opportunity to learn from Anton & Hanna Lytvynovich in Coos Bay is a rare and valuable experience. It's a testament to their commitment to spreading the joy and beauty of ballroom dance to all corners of the world, a gift to the local community that will inspire and elevate dancers for years to come. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from the best!

Call Paul Rutan at 818-675-8518 for more information or to reserve your spot. Private lessons are available by calling Anton at 458-356-6280. The pairs visit is being sponsored by Oregon Coast Ballroom Dance Club.

Cooking with the Co-op: Free every 4th Thursday. Next event, Thursday, September 26 from 5:30-6:30 For this month’s recipe, OSU’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Stepanie Polizzi, will be making Curry Quinoa & Corn Salad. https://bit.ly/3powyqG

Toddler Time Music and Movement: Every Friday at 10:30am at the North Bend Public Library. For ages 2-4. Stimulate your toddler's development by using singing, music, dancing, and instruments.

Memory Cafe Coos/Curry: “Memory Café Coos” meets every 1st Wednesday at the North Bend Public Library and the “Memory Café Curry” every 3rd Wed Curry Public Library in Gold Beach, both at 10:30am-12pm. This is a social gathering for older adults with memory issues and their care partners. Care partners may be spouses, siblings, children or friends. This gathering allows care partners to relax and socialize with others in their same situation. Free to attend. For Info call 541-756-0400 or email memorycafecoos@gmail.com.

The Age Cafe: Third Friday of each month from 10am-noon in the Sprague Room at the Bandon Public Library. Make Friends, Come alone or bring a friend. Topic discussion on aging well. Coffee, tea, fruit and baked goodies available. Next event, Friday, September 20

Reading Labels Webinar: Presented by Stephanie Polizzi. Thursday, Sept 26 from 10-11am. Join the webinar at https://beav.es/p78. For more info call 541-572-5263 ext 25291

ASL Practice Place: Every third Thurs at 12pm on Zoom. Next event: Thur, August 15th. Go to https://bit.ly/3m6j2WG

Breastfeeding Class: September 18, 6-8pm Myrtle room at Bay Area Hospital

The Endocrine Connection : Investigate how food choices affect endocrine hormones that run our metabolism and energy level. Wednesday, September 18, 12-1pm at the Chetco Community Public Library.

Cancer Support Group: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. at the South Coast Hospice & Palliative Care Services Community Bereavement & Education Center located at 1620 Thompson Road

Breast Cancer: The 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 1-2pm at the South Coast Hospice & Palliative Care Services Community Bereavement & Education Center located at 1620 Thompson Road, Coos Bay

Parkinson’s Support Group: Are you, a loved one or friend living with Parkinson’s disease? You are not alone. Join to share, learn & connect. 2nd Thurs/month, 1-2:30p, at CB Fire Dept, 450 Elrod, CB. Info: Aaron 541-808-1336

PAL Parents (& Families) of Addicted Loved Ones: 1st & 3rd Thursday from 6:30-8pm. PAL is a support group for family and friends that love someone with SUD (Substance Use Disorder) or Addiction.  PAL is open to anyone over the age of 18. For more info contact Tonya at 541-294-7236 or tonyae3569@yahoo.com

Community Yoga: Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with yoga instructor, Kelli Bosak, will co-host Community Yoga on every second Thursday of the month. This FREE virtual event will be held on Zoom! Next event will be August 8 from 6-7pm. Register at https://bit.ly/3CbG1VR

NB Senior Center Activities: Tues: Tai Chi 9a-10a, Wed: Chair Yoga, 9:30a-10:30a. Thurs: Tai Chi 9a-10p. Fri: Zumba & Strength Building, 10a-11a. North Bend Senior Center, 1470 Airport Ln, North Bend.

Alone Together - Nature Hikes: Every first Saturday of the month, join the Coos Bay Public Library on hikes that focus on connecting with nature. Next hike will be at Millicoma Marsh on October 5 from 11am-1pm. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate apparel.

Virtual Chair and Mat Yoga Classes: Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs at 9am. Chair classes on Mon and Thurs are followed by a mat class. Tues and Wed are mat only classes. (Instructor takes the last full week off each month). Zoom link here: https://tinyurl.com/ye27pnkw

Circles in the Sand: Sand Labyrinths, Face Rock Viewpoint, Bandon, Info: www.sandypathbandon.com

Qigong for Vitality: At the Curry Public Library, Meet weekly on Tuesday Evenings from 5:30-6:45pm. Exercises for mobility, Strength, and lightheartedness. Drop-ins and all experience levels welcome.

Self Defense Seminar: Sept 21, from 3-4:30 at the Coos Bay Public Library. Join Coach T.J. Brownfield from Gracie Myrtle Point Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for an afternoon seminar focused on self defense tactics for the real world. Learn ways to break grips, escape chokes, and defend yourself while in a safe environment. Registration is open to anyone age 13-99. Register at Coosbaylibrary.org or by calling 541-269-1101.