Thursday, June 21, 2012
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PORT OF Bandon-sponsored talks throughout the summer in the boardwalk picnic shelter are free and open to the public. They include: • Friday, June 29, 6 p.m., Bats in Oregon, presentation by Steve Langenstein, Bureau of Land Management wildlife biologist. • Saturday, July 7, 9:30 a.m., Fishing is Funtastic, angler and crabbing education for families presented by Jay Chojinacki, volunteer instructor. Open children ages 5 and older, with one parent present. • Thursday, July 12, 6 p.m., Fish our Local Waters, with ODFW fish biologist Gary Vonderohe, who will talk about the habitat and life cycle of local fish populations. • Saturday, July 21, 8 a.m., Clamming Locally with ODFW shellfish sampler and biologist Jim Heinrich will teach how to identify and clean clams. Dress warm and wear boots to clam after the one hour class. • Sunday, July 22, 10 a.m., Bandon historical walk with Reg Pullen. • Thursday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m., History of Bandon talk with local archaeologist and historian Reg Pullen, who will talk about the Nasomah Village that was located on the waterfront 4,000 years prior to settlers and progressing through the gold rush to present. • Friday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m., Wind, Weather and Waves, NOAA weather meteorologists
Senior Center, 9 am to 4 pm, Barn. Dial-a-Ride public transportation, 9 am to 4 pm, 541-347-4131. Line dancing classes, 9:30 a.m., MarLo Dance Studio, 205 Ohio Ave., S.E. Bandon Historical Society Museum, 10 am to 4 pm, Hwy 101 and Fillmore. Visitor Information Center, 10 am to 5 pm, Old Town. Senior hot meals, 11:30 am, Barn. Today’s menu: Tuna noodle casserole, Brussels spourts, bran muffin, cherry crisp. Humbug Mountain Weavers, 12:30 pm, Langlois Fire Hall. Bandon Duplicate Bridge Club, 12:30 to 4 pm, Senior Center, Barn. Alzheimer’s support group, 3 pm, Heritage Place. Young Musician’s Institute free music lessons; high schoolers, 4-5 p.m.; middle schoolers, 5-6 p.m., Seabird Chapel, 880 Seabird Drive. Bandon Police Support Services, 4 pm, Bandon Police Department. Washed Ashore free community art workshops, 5-8 p.m., Art 101, 47134 Hwy. 101, 541-250-1140. Quilting, Ladies Dew Valley Clubhouse, 6-8 p.m., 5 miles south on Hwy. 101. Southern Coos Health District board of directors, 7:30 pm, hospital. Alcoholics Anonymous step meeting, 8 pm, Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Today’s Tides: Highs-1:04am, 6.8 ft., 2:54pm, 5.6 ft. Lows8:14am, -0.8 ft., 8:04pm, 2.6 ft.
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Bandon, Oregon Sven and Ryan talk about the La Nina weather phenomenon on the South Coast. • Saturday, Aug. 4 and Sunday, Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Port of Bandon annual Windfest, boardwalk and Old Town Marketplace. Vendors, music, kites and fun. Call 541-347-3206 to inquire about vendor space Other port-related events include the annual Crab Derby from July 1 to Sept. 9 and the annual Salmon Derby, from Sept. 4 to Oct. 15. For more information, visit www.portofbandon.com *LOST CAT - Black, long hair, answers to the name of Tinkerbell. Lost on Bill Creek Road. Please call 541-404-7076 or 541404-7760 or 541-698-8105. “WELCOME TO Wonderland.” Will Alice catch the elusive White Rabbit? Will the Cheshire Cat direct her way home? Come find out at the Sprague Theater when New Artists Productions presents “Alice in Wonderland,” July 6-8; 13-15. Tickets at Bandon True Value, Chetco Federal CU. $10 adults, $8 Seniors, $5 students (K-12). Info. 541-347-2517. INTERESTED IN learning to play golf? Bandon Crossings is now offering group lessons for beginner/ novice golfers. The cost is $99 per student and includes five onehour lessons, on-course playing time with instructor and use of golf equipment if necessary. For more information or to sign up, call Jim or Keven at 541-347-3232.