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Playhouse presents ‘The Trip to Bountiful’ Chocolate in honor of BANDON — The award winning play “The Trip to Bountiful” is coming soon to the Sprague Community Theater, in Bandon.

Presented by the Bandon Playhouse with director Jason Tree, the play opens Friday, Feb. 21, with weekend performances through March 9.

Horton Foote is a playwright known to many for his screenwriting, including screenplays for “Tender Mercies” and “To Kill a Mockingbird.” In “The Trip to Bountiful,” Foote balances themes such as family discord with compassion and humor. “‘The Trip to Bountiful’ is a powerful script about a woman’s yearning and journey to ‘go home again.’

The play has everything: drama, humor and wonderful characters,” said Tree. “The author is a master. I joined this project out of respect for the writing, and feel it is a great honor and challenge to attempt to bring this

work to the stage and give it its due.”

Set in Texas, 1953, “The Trip to Bountiful” follows the journey of widow Carrie Watts. Eager to quit the confines of a threeroom Houston apartment — and the tense relationships between her son, daughter-in-law and herself — Carrie plans her escape, back to her beloved farmstead in Bountiful. As Carrie’s story unfolds, each character she meets is drawn in by her fragility and resolve.

“Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this poignant story,” said Dan Barnett, Bandon Playhouse president.

“Director Jason Tree has brought together a wonderful cast that has done an outstanding job at bringing this tale to life.”

Johnna Hickox, Bracken Barnett and Geneva Miller portray Carrie, Ludie and Jessie Mae Watts. Bandon residents Dan Barnett, Dulce Havill, Nicholas

Valentine’s at Friday film COOS BAY — The “Friday Foreign Film” series at Coos Bay Public Library continues at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. In the Valentine’s Day spirit, “Romantics Anonymous” (France/Belgium, 2010) will be screened.

A shy yet gifted chocolatier falls in love with a timid chocolate factory owner in this buoyant romantic comedy starring Benoit Poelvoorde and Isabelle Carré. Angélique Delange (Carré) can work wonders with chocolate, but

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her bashful nature prevents her from sharing her gift with others. Meanwhile, Jean-René (Poelvoorde) has recently launched his own chocolate company.

The “Friday Foreign Film” series, sponsored by the Friends of Coos Bay Public Library, is normally held on the second Friday of the month and is free to the public. Many of these films are not rated and parental discretion is advised. For more information call 541269-1101.

Widow Carrie Watts is determined to return to her beloved home.

Standing in her way are her son, Ludie, daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae and the sheriff. From left to right, Nick Martin, Johnna Hickox (seated), Bracken Barnett and Geneva Miller.

Martin, Cathy Underdown, and Gareth Williams round out the cast, with Stephanie Precourt as assistant director.

Tickets are on sale now.

Advance ticket purchase available in Bandon at the Bandon Mercantile Company, Bandon True Value Hardware and Billy Smoothboar’s. Tickets are available at the door, or make a will-call reservation, 541-551-1498.

Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, and $8 for children under 12.

“The Trip to Bountiful” runs three weekends, Feb. 21 through March 9. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. The Sprague Community Theater is located at 1202 11th St. SW, in Bandon.

Learn more about the play and the cast at thebandonplayhouse.org.

BANDON — A physician from Oregon Health Sciences University, a physical therapist from Salem, a laughter yoga leader, and a nutrition expert are among the featured presenters scheduled for the 11th annual Women’s Health Day. The theme for the event is “Ageless Beauty.” Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and talks begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at The Barn in Bandon City Park. Admission may be paid the day of the event at the door.

A “Speed Beauty” session is also being organized.

“Here’s a day for women to gather together to explore the issues of aging and welcoming this process with health and grace — and laughter,” said Melody Gillard-Juarez, executive director of Southern Coos Health Foundation.

Women’s Health Day is

cosponsored by Southern Coos Health Foundation, Southern Coos Hospital, Oregon State University Extension Service and paid for in part by a grant from Trust Management Services LLC. A silent auction will also be featured to raise money for future community health education opportunities.

Cost is $10, which includes morning snack and lunch. Advance registration is requested. Send name, address, phone, email address and payment to Southern Coos Health Foundation, P.O. Box 1933, Bandon, OR 97411. To register by email, send your contact information to foundation@southerncoos.org and either pay at the door o at the foundation’s website, www.southerncoos.org/fou ndation. For more information, call 541-329-1040.

COOS BAY — The Bay Area Artist’s Association will host its regular second Saturday program at the Coos Art Museum at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, upstairs in the museum classroom. The museum is at 235 Anderson Ave. Local stained glass artist Dana Rieck will discuss the artists and their various methods of creating glass art currently on display at Coos Art Museum. “Playing with Fire: Glass Art in the Pacific Northwest,” will remain on exhibit through Feb. 15.

For more information about local art happenings, visit http://bayareaartistsassociation.com/.

Celebrate Valentine’s with stars COOS BAY— The Star of Hope announces their fourth annual Valentine’s with the Stars: Celebrity and Bachelor Auction, Dinner and Dance. This year’s event will be 5-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at The Mill Casino-Hotel in the Salmon Room.

As in previous years, gift certificates and baskets will be assigned to each celebrity and bachelor and the highest bidder wins the prize basket. The event promises to be a fun evening filled with dinner, dancing and entertainment, including live music provided by the band Done Deal.

This year’s amazing volunteer auctionees include: state Rep. Caddy McKeown, county Commissioner Melissa Cribbins, port Commissioner Eric Farm, Michael Hinrichs of the Jordan Cove Energy Project, county Clerk Terri Turi, Coast Guard Cutter ORCAS Commander Todd Behney and many more fabulous people.

Event tickets cost $40 each, $75 for a pair or $260 for a table. Tickets are available by calling 541-888-8893, online at www.star-of-hope.com/, at The Oregon Connection/House of Myrtlewood in Coos Bay, or at KoKwell Gifts.

At last year’s event, the Star of Hope raised close to $20,000 in cash and in-kind gift certificates and sponsorships from the generosity of our community.

Star of Hope Activity Center provides support services in Southwest Oregon to adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Events like Valentine’s with the Stars! are a way for them to raise awareness and funds for their programs and services. Star of Hope’s current funding focus is on the Customized Employment Program which assists their job seekers find community based employment.

Find a red treasure for your Valentine LINCOLN CITY — If you find it, you keep it. A Finders Keepers special holiday glass art drop will take place Friday, Feb. 14, with 50 red, handcrafted glass floats waiting to be found along the beaches in Lincoln City. On Saturday, Feb. 15, and Sunday, Feb. 16, 100 more glass art pieces will be hidden on the beach.

This glass art drop is part of Lincoln City’s annual Finders Keepers promotion, glass floats on the beach, which celebrates its 15th anniversary and continues through Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, with glass floats put out regularly. The signed, numbere, and handcrafted floats are hidden along the 71⁄2 miles of public beaches of Lincoln City. When the floats are found, they become collector’s items. Finders are invited to take their treasure to the Visitors Center at 540 NE U.S. Highway 101 in Lincoln City to receive your certificate of authenticity and a biographical sketch of the artist who created the glass float.

For a schedule of upcoming drops visit www.oregoncoast.org/finders-keepers.

For more information, contact the Lincoln City Visitor & Convention Bureau at 800-452-2151 or visit www.oregoncoast.org.

FLORENCE — Several Florence area artists will display art created using a variety of media, including oil, watercolor, mixed media, encaustic, photography, charcoal, pastels, 3-D, jewelry and sculpture at Gallery One at the Florence Events Center. Through February, the art of the newly formed Florence

The public is invited to Regional Arts Alliance artists group will include attend an artist’s reception pieces by members Ronald H ildenbrand, Richard Reynolds, Paula Ryan, Patricia Ryle, Kat Cunningham, Wim and Caroline Mesman, Claudia Ignatieff, Patricia Ball, Maria Cruz, Karen Sousa, Karen Nichols and Bettie Egerton.

Barn dance features Colorado talent COOS BAY — The South Coast Folk Society will host a public Barn Dance on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 7-10 p.m. at the Green Acres Grange Hall, 93393 Green Acres Lane, Coos Bay. In addition to live music there will also be professional instruction for new dancers. Barn dancing is a fun event for singles, couples and families. All ages are welcome.

Patricia Danscen of Denver, Colo., is the guest caller this month. Her energetic calling has delighted dancers of all ages and levels of experience for over 20 years. She takes pleasure in seeing smiling faces twirling and whirling on the dance floor as she shares her passion for dance and music.

On stage playing fiddle and clogging will be Nancy Maple of Estes Park, Colo. She is joined by Norman Farrell of Anchorage, Alaska, playing mandolin and penny whistle. Local musicians Alayne Olmstead and Jennifer Sordyl on fiddles, and Don Berg on Guitar will complete the ensemble. Together they play lively old-timey and celtic music.

The second Saturday barn dance is sponsored by the non-profit South Coast Folk Society. The program includes contras, circle mixers, and a waltz or two.

Refreshments are available. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Admission: general $7, students w/ID and seniors over 60 $6, members $5, and supervised children under 6 are free.

First timers who arrive in time for the 7 p.m. lesson will receive a ticket for free admission to their second dance.

The dances are alcohol- and fragrance-free. For more information call 541-572-5370 or visit http://southcoastfolksociety.wordpress.com or Facebook.

Learn skills for Parenting Teens COOS BAY — Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering a free workshop series called “Parenting Your Teens.” This series will run for five weeks. We will explore adolescent brain development, communication, problem solving and much more. All classes are brought to you free of charge and are open to everyone.

The workshops will take place at Sunset Middle School in Coos Bay, Tuesday evenings, Feb. 18 to March 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free dinner and childcare will be available with your registration. To register, call Sunset Middle School at 541-888-1242.

The workshops are cosponsored by Southwestern Oregon

Strengthening Families Workshop offered in Bandon COOS BAY — Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering a free, interactive series of workshops, for parents and young teens together, focusing on how to communicate effectively with one another.

Also how to balance love and respect with setting appropriate limits. Teens attend their own session where they learn peer refusal skills and how to come together with their parents as a family unit. Free healthy snacks will be provided. Childcare may be available for younger siblings, please call to inquire.

■ Communication skills and family meetings.

■ Building bridges, dealing with peer pressure.

■ Protecting against substance abuse and setting limits.

■ Family fun and communication activities with parents and teens together for the last 45 minutes of each class.

4-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at the events center, 715 Quince St. Enjoy refreshments, works of art and meet the artists.

Anyone interested in joining the Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) can contact Harlen Springer at harlens@comcast.net.

In Gallery Five through February, the photographs of the Viewfinders Camera Club members will be on display.

The workshops will take place at Harbor Lights Middle School in Bandon, Mondays, Feb. 10 to March 17, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. To register, call Harbor Lights at 541347-4415 or Gina at 541-808-1813; positive parenting@gmail.com.

The workshops are co-sponsored by Southwestern Oregon Community College, Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon and Pathways to Positive Parenting.

Free Continuing Education Units available for professional development.

Certificates will be issued that identify completed training hours for CCD certified and registered child care providers, foster parents, and other participants. Southwestern Oregon Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Community College, Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon and Pathways to Positive Parenting.

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Prepare for spring gardening at the library COOS BAY — Spring gardening classes will be sponsored

by South Coast Community Garden Association and the Coos County Master Gardeners. Three classes will be held at the Coos Bay Public Library in the Myrtlewood Room from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, March 22 and April 12. The garden series presentations are free classes and open to the public. For more information, call 541-269-7468.

■ Saturday, Feb. 22 Successful Seed Starting — Jennifer Ewing will talk about

different ways to start seeds for your garden season.

■ Saturday, March 22 Year-Round Bounty: How to Abandon the Supermarket Produce Aisle for Good — Zoe Bradbury, Valley Flora Farm, will talk on diversified year-round production for the garden or farm.

■ Saturday, April 12 Is it Ready Yet? — Renee Blom will talk about how and when to harvest your produce.

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BANDON — Plan a fun day of art instruction at Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio in the Continuum Building of Old Town Bandon. February takes off with making a Valentine’s card for your loved ones.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 1-3 p.m. — Unique Valentine Card Making Day with Joanne Drapkin. Cost is $14.

Sunday, Feb. 16, 1-4 p.m. — Collage Tag Book Play Day SATURDAY, FEB. 8 with Susan Lehman. Cost is $25.

T h e S weet Seduction of Chocolate Tuesday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Acrylic Workshop 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Coos Workshop with Paul Kingsbury. Cost is $40.

County OSU Extension, 631 Alder Wednesday, Feb. 19, 12:30-3:30 p.m. — Charcoal Play St., Myrtle Point. Stephanie Day with Karen Stillwagon. Cost is $17.

Polizzi discusses the healthful Saturday, Feb. 22, 1-4 p.m. — Doodle Art Play Day with benefits of chocolate and the pitKathleen Morey Bailey. Cost is $17. falls to watch for. Cost is $15, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 12:30-3:30 p.m. — Pastel Pencil which includes tastings. Space is Class with Karen Stillwagon. Cost is $25. limited, register by calling 541Thursday, Feb. 27, 1-4 p.m. — Serendipity Abstract 572-5263, ext. 292.

Prints with Permanent Pigments with Jean Stephenson.

Cost is $25.

MONDAY, FEB. 10 To register of for more information, call the gallery at C r e a t i ng a Customer Service Sur541-347-5355. Most classes have a materials list of what to v e y W orkshop 6-8:30 p.m., The bring with you.

Business Center, 2455 Maple Class space is limited. Sign up at the gallery and ensure Leaf, North Bend. Cost is $45. your spot with a $5 deposit which will be applied to the Register at 541-756-6866 or class fee. Balance will be due at the time of the class. Play www.bizcenter.org.

Days do not require a deposit.

TUESDAY, FEB. 11 Healthy Hearts Workshop 6-8 p.m., Bandon Public Library, 1204 11th St. SW, Bandon.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 Healthy Hearts Workshop 1-3:30 p.m., OSU Extension Service, 631 Alder St., Myrtle Point.

The Life of a Workers Comp Claim 7:30 a.m.-noon, North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend. Cost is $59. Register at 541-751-8524.

THURSDAY, FEB. 13 Garden Seminar: Organic in Coquille Valley 6 p.m., Owen Building, 201 N. Adams St., Coquille. “History of Organic Agriculture in the Coquille Valley” will be presented by Roland Ransdell. Round table discussion on Brassicas to follow. www.CoquilleValleySeedLibrary.org

FRIDAY, FEB. 14 Beginning Computer Mouse Class 9:30-11 a.m., Coos Bay Public Library Cedar Room, 525 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay. Limited seating available, RSVP at the reference desk. Class is for the beginner. Arrive at 9:15 a.m. 541-2691101

SUNDAY, FEB. 16 Square Dance Class 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay. Saints-NAints Square Dance Club will offer a free lesson today and Sunday, Feb. 23. Classes will then cost $3 each per lesson. Children 12-16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. 541888-4280

Gardening in February: free seminar COQUILLE — The Coquille Valley Seed Library is hosting a free garden seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Owen Building, 201 N. Adams St., Coquille.

“History of Organic Agriculture in the Coquille Valley” will be presented by Roland Ransdell, Coos County organic gardener for 44 years. He was co-founder of Oregon Tilth, a certifying organization which ensures organic food integrity, and he was formerly Executive Director of the South Coast Organic Grower’s Association. The roundtable topic is “Gardening in February” (seed starting, cloching, etc.), and the plant of the month is Brassicas. If you are interested in gardening, seed saving, biodiversity, and/or organic growing methods the seed library is for you. We invite you to help grow and preserve locally adapted vegetable and herb varieties by becoming a Coquille Valley Seed Library member. For more information: www.CoquilleValleySeedLibrary.org

Movies August: Osage County — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:05; S-Th: 2:55, 5:45, 8:30 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 1:00, 4:00; S-Th: 7:00; W: 2:00

Frozen — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:10; S-Th: 5:30

I, Frankenstein 3D — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 7:10

I, Frankenstein 2D — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 9:35

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 2:50, 8:10

Labor Day — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:40; S-Th: 3:20, 6:05, 8:45

LEGO 3D — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 3:35, 8:40 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 1:00; S: 7:00

LEGO 2D — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:00, 1:00, 2:35; S-Th: 5:10, 6:10, 7:40 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 4:00; S-Th: 7:00; W: 2:00

Lone Survivor — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:20; S-Th: 3:10, 6:00, 9:00

Monuments Men — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:05; S-Th: 3:00, 5:55, 8:50

Ride Along — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 1:45; S-Th: 4:15, 6:45, 9:20

That Awkward Moment — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 2:20; S-Th: 4:40, 7:05, 9:30

The Nut Job — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:15, 2:30; S-Th: 4:50

Vampire Academy — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 1:25; S-Th: 4:00, 6:35, 9:10 Pony Village Cinema, North Bend: 541-756-3447 Redwood Cinema, Brookings: 541-412-7575

SATURDAY, FEB. 8 Sweetheart Breakfast Fundraiser 8-11 a.m., The Barn, 1200 11th St. SW, Bandon. Hosted by Bandon Lions Club. Breakfast $7 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and younger. Includes all you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit and beverage. 541-3477126 Soroptimist’s Rummage Sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Blossom Gulch School, 333 S. 10th St., Coos Bay. 541-756-4285 Headles & Treadles Fiber Guild Meeting 10 a.m., Headles & Treadles, Pony Village Mall, mezzanine suite 20, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend.

Shots for Tots Immunization Clin ic 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Coos County Health Department, 1975 McPherson, North Bend. For children up to 18 without insurance coverage. Sponsored by The Bay Area Rotary Club.

Lakeside Public Library Used Book Sale 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lakeside Public Library, 915 North Lake Road, Lakeside. Hard cover, $1 and soft cover, $.50.

Leaf’s Treehouse Grand Opening 5-10 p.m., Leaf’s Treehouse mini-mall, 311 S. Broadway, Coos Bay. Ninth Annual Winter Art & Chocolate Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Seascape Regional Center, 97904 W. Benham Lane, Harbor.

LTOB Summer Opry Auditions 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend.

Auditions in former Southbound Sound space. 541-207-2418 North Bend Kiwanis See’s Candy Sales 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Pony Village Mall parking lot, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend. 541-7562158 Daughters of the American Revolution Luncheon 11:30 a.m., Coney Station, 295 S. Broadway, Coos Bay. Program: Local Emergency Response, by Richard Standiford. For more information, call 541-396-3872.

South Coast Senior Singles Club Lunch Meeting noon, El Gaudalajara Restaurant, 3491 Broadway, North Bend. No host, senior singles welcome. 541808-2219 Bay Area Artist’s Association Second Saturday 1 p.m., Coos

Art Museum upstairs classroom, 235 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Dana Rieck to discuss “Playing with Fire: Glass Art in the Pacific Northwest,” on exhibit through Feb. 15.

Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Program 1 p.m., Langlois Public Library, 48234 U.S. Highway 101, Langlois. Rick Cook will speak on GAR, the Sons of the Union Veterans and the veterans buried in area cemeteries.

Some Civil War artifacts will be on display. Guests are invited to bring theirs to share. Live music provided by Rick Cook, Bob Shaffer and Brian Ibach — Company A, 1st Oregon String Band.

Levi Scott’s 217th Birthday Cele bration 2-4 p.m. Scottsburg Community Center, state Highway 38, Scottsburg. Historical displays and refreshments hosted by the Scottsburg Community Service Association. 541-5874203 or 541-587-4430 Annual Valentine’s With the Stars 5-11 p.m., The Mill CasinoHotel Salmon Room, 3201 Tremont, North Bend. Celebrity and bachelor auction, dinner and dancing to live music with Done Deal. Admission, $40.

Tickets are available at Star of Hope, Ko-Kwell Gifts, online at www.star-of-hope.com or by calling 541-888-8893.

Coastal Douglas Has Talent! 6 p.m., Pacific Auditorium, 2260 Longwood Drive, Reedsport.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and Name That Tune begins at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $5, available from Reedsport Rotarians, at Umpqua Bank, First Community Credit Union, Bank of America and Jitterbug ‘N’ Java all in Reedsport.

The Dog and Pony Valentine’s Ball 6 p.m.-midnight, Coquille Community Building, 115 N. Birch, Coquille. Dinner, dancing, oral and silent auctions. Proceeds will benefit the Coquille Carousel and K-9 Police Dog projects.

“You Dirty Rat” Murder Mystery Comedy Dinner Show 7 p.m., Three Rivers Casino, 5647 state Highway 126, Florence. For ages 18 and older, $40. Dress in Roaring ‘20s style. RSVP at www.poisonpenplayers.com, poisonpenplayers@yahoo.com or 541-999-9281.

South Coast Folk Society Barn Dance 7-10 p.m., Green Acres Grange Hall, 93393 Green Acres Lane, Coos Bay. Live music by Colorado Contingent with Patricia Danscen calling. Admission: general, $7; seniors 60 and better, $6; members, $5 and supervised children free. Alcohol- and fragrance-free. 541-572-5370

SUNDAY, FEB. 9 Ninth Annual Winter Art & Chocolate Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Seascape Regional Center, 97904 W. Benham Lane, Harbor.

North Bend Kiwanis See’s Candy Sales 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Pony Village Mall parking lot, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend. 541-7562158 “Wagon Wheels-a-Rollin” Audi tions 1-3 p.m., Ocean Crest Elementary School cafeteria, 10400 Alleghany Ave., Bandon.

Grades 4-12 welcome. Bring schedules to work with for planning rehearsals. Show dates are March 28-30 and April 4-6. 541347-2517 Game Day 1-4 p.m., Coos Bay Fire Station, 450 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay. Bring a card or board game, dominos to play and your own snack or refreshment. 541888-5249

MONDAY, FEB. 10 North Bend Kiwanis See’s Candy Sales 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Pony Village Mall parking lot, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend. 541-7562158 “Wagon Wheels-a-Rollin” Audi tions 6:30-8 p.m., Ocean Crest Elementary School cafeteria, 10400 Alleghany Ave., Bandon.

Grades 4-12 welcome. Bring schedules to work with for planning rehearsals. Show dates are March 28-30 and April 4-6. 541347-2517 Classic Film Night: Adam’s Rib 7 p.m., Bandon Public Library, 1204 11th St. SW, Bandon.

Refreshments served.

Inherit the Earth Enviromentary Series Last Call at the Oasis 7 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Library closed, doors re-open at 6:40 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEB. 11 North Bend Kiwanis See’s Candy

Dutch Bros. Luv Canned Food Drive 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m, Coos Bay Sales 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and North Bend locations. For Pony Village Mall parking lot, every three cans donated cus1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend. tomer will receive a free 16541-756-2158 ounce drink. No limit. Collection Florence Regional Arts Alliance will go to South Coast Food Opening 4-6 p.m., Florence Share.

Events Center Gallery One, 715 North Bend Kiwanis See’s Candy Quince St., Florence.

Sales 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Pony VilInteresting Langlois — Olive Oils lage Mall parking lot, 1611 Vir6 p.m., Langlois Public Library, ginia Ave., North Bend. 541-75648234 U.S. Highway 101, Lan2158 glois. This monthly series features Sandie McDonald of Wild Foreign Film — “Romantics Anonymous” (France/Belgium Rivers Wool Factory presenta2010) 7 p.m., Coos Bay Public tion and tasting of olive oils.

Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Science Space Night 6-8 p.m., Bay. Refreshments served. 541Sunset Middle School, 245 S. Cammann, Coos Bay. View space rockets, Moon rocks, meteorites and sample a Moon Pie.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 North Bend Kiwanis See’s Candy Sales 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Pony Village Mall parking lot, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend. 541-7562158 Business Connection Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Mill Casino-Hotel, Salmon Room, 3201 Tremont St., North Bend.

No host buffet $12. Guests: TBA. RSVP, 541-266-0868.

THURSDAY, FEB. 13 North Bend Kiwanis See’s Candy Sales 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Pony Village Mall parking lot, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend. 541-7562158 Christian Women’s Let’s Do Lunch 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, 1313 N. Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay. All women are welcome. Featured: Sea Breeze Harmony Chorus. Guest speaker: Trudy Monsma. Inclusive lunch, $13. RSVP and arrange child care by calling 541-8080625.

Building Bridges to Business Expo 3-7 p.m., Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence.

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SATURDAY, FEB. 15 11th Annual Women’s Health Day 9 a.m., The Barn, 1200 11th St. SW, Bandon. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The “Ageless Beauty” event is $10 at the door. Guest speakers, demonstrations and samples. Preregister by calling 541329-1040.

‘Crack Up’ Charleston Crab Feed 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Old Charleston School, 64065 Seven Devils Road, Charleston. Projected prices: Fill crab meal $17, half $13, includes side dishes, garlic bread, beverage, cake and a bib.

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Red alder catkins herald spring The red alder NATURE and along forest catkins are growing edges. Cascara GUIDE longer.

Soon J OURNAL (Rhamnus purshithey’ll mature and ana) generally release their light, shares this habitat yellow-green with red alder. pollen to drift on People often the wind to form confuse cascara films on puddles and red alder, but and windshields. there are clear, if The pollen from subtle, differthe male catkins ences.

Most (dangling strings notably, the marMARTY of small flowers) gins of cascara GILES will be bound for leaves are smooth the female catkins. or wavy, or much Borne on the same less heavily trees, the female catkins toothed (with fine, single are shorter than the 2- or teeth along the edge) than 3-inch-long male catkins, the margins of red alder and they tend to be farther leaves. Cascara leaves are in from the branch tips. generally less coarse than The supple male catkins those of red alder, and the will drop when their veins on cascara leaves are pollen is spent; the stiffer more prominent than female catkins will remain those on red alder leaves. on the tree.

Both ends of cascara leaves The red alder leaves will are rather blunt, with both be unfurling soon, too. ends of red alder leaves are About 2 to 5 inches long more pointed. To my eye, and half as wide, red alder cascara leaves appear to leaves are rather pointed on emerge in loose, perky both ends. The leaves are clusters near the ends of double toothed: Each the branches, giving spring quarter-inch-plus tooth twigs an almost tufted has still smaller teeth along look; red alder leaves the edge. Sometimes the appear to be more evenly edges of the leaves are dispersed along the rolled under a bit. branches.

Red alder (Alnus rubra) More importantly, in often grows along streams spring and early summer

cascara sports tiny, whitish flowers that are followed in early autumn by round, fleshy, dark purple fruits.

Even people outside our area may be intimately familiar with cascara: An extract of its bark is the active ingredient in many natural laxatives. (Helpful hint: the local nickname for cascara is “chittum.”

Cascara twigs do not make good roasting sticks.)

Red alder is the most common hardwood tree in western Oregon, thriving in a wide variety of habitats and conditions.

A pioneering tree, red alder sprouts readily and grows rapidly in bare ground. Although its rapid growth may shade young Douglas firs, retarding the conifers’ growth, the red alder offers benefits in the long run: Red alders are important hosts for nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

Growing in nodules around the roots of certain species, these bacteria capture nitrogen from the atmosphere and convert this critical nutrient into a form that plants can use.

Where’s the “red” in red alder?

Some leaves of red alder turn crispy yellowish in

autumn, but never red.

(This color change is usually the effect of drought stress, not the onset of cooler weather.) However, new twigs are a rich reddish brown, and the tan inner bark turns reddish when exposed to air. Look closely and you’ll notice that most of the mottled white and gray of red alder’s bark is due to myriad lichens thriving on the trunk and limbs.

Through the summer and fall, each of the red alder’s female catkins will develop into a delicate cone. The cones will mature, turning from green to brown, finally flaring open to release the seeds. The small, dark clusters of spent female cones may hang on to the tree until the following spring, modeling the ultimate end of this season’s catkins.

For information on how you can arrange an exploration of our fascinating natural history, contact Giles at 541-267-4027, mgiles@wavecrestdiscoveries.com, or www.facebook.com/wavecrestdiscoveries. Questions and comments about local natural history are welcome.

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Oregon chub first fish to be recovered under ESA CORVALLIS — An inconspicuous minnow that inhabits the backwaters of the Willamette Valley gained national prominence this week when it became the first fish in the United States meet its recovery goals under the federal Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today it will propose that Oregon chub be taken off the Endangered Species List,the first fish to achieve this status since the Endangered Species Act was enacted 40 years ago.

It’s all thanks to a remarkable story of cooperation between landowners, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal agencies that got behind the effort decades ago to ensure the species would not become extinct.

“I couldn’t be prouder that the first fish species to be proposed for delisting under the Endangered Species Act is an Oregon native,” said Gov. John Kitzhaber. “This is a huge compliment to Oregonians and our history of conservation leadership, and an extraordinary testament to the power of collaboration between landowners and local, state, and federal agency employees. The delisting of the Oregon chub is the product of remarkable partnerships by committed people who have advanced Oregon’s natural legacy while show-

ing that economic health is not only possible but strengthened by efforts to recover and safeguard native fish and wildlife.”

“This is an excellent example of how the Endangered Species Act is intended to function, working together with partners to recover endangered species,” added Paul Henson, state supervisor of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Oregon office. “This is a monumental success and could not have happened without our partners at Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the many others. This came about from a great vision and a lot of hard work on behalf of the Service and our multitude of partners.”

Oregon chubs: The ‘ultimate underdogs’ Oregon chub are likely one of Oregon’s least known fish species because of their size and where they are found.

Oregon chub are small; they reach a maximum length of three inches, and they are not targeted by anglers as sport or food fish. These silvery, speckled minnows make their homes in sloughs, bogs, beaver ponds and other slow-moving backwaters of the Willamette Valley.

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NEWS AND NOTES With all the local rivers low and clear, Garrison Lake may be the best option for anglers wanting to do a little fishing.

■ Lost Creek Reservoir also can be a winter trout hotspot, and is the best bet for Rogue Valley anglers at this time. Trout to 18 inches have been caught near the dam recently.

Willow Lake is also worth a try for trout anglers.

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FISHING Tenmile Basin: steelhead A few steelhead were caught in Tenmile Creek over the past week. A few steelhead have been reported in the Eel Lake trap, meaning fish are also in Eel Creek. Fishing in Eel Creek opened on Jan. 1. In the Tenmile Basin, from Dec. 1 through April 30, anglers may keep one additional adipose fin-clipped steelhead per day for a total aggregate of three adult fish harvested daily.

Umpqua River: winter steelhead The South Umpqua is open for winter steelhead fishing. Steelhead numbers increase throughout January and February before peaking in March. Most hatchery steelhead return to the South Umpqua, so anglers interested in harvesting a hatchery fish will be most successful in the south. Fishing and boating will improve once rain warms up the water and provides more flow.

Despite last week’s rain, the south is forecasted to drop fairly quickly.

However bank anglers may enjoy some good success.

Winchester Bay: winter steelhead Steelhead will be migrating up the Umpqua for the next several months.

Most steelhead fishing in the lower, main and north Umpqua is catchand-release since most of the fish are wild. Anglers wishing to harvest a hatchery fish should focus on the south Umpqua.

Loon Lake: rainbow trout, bass, bluegill Loon Lake has been stocked with more than 8,000 trout. The lake can also provide good fishing for crappie, bluegill and bass. Fishing is slow and both the BLM and resort’s boat ramps are closed.

Coos River Basin: Dungeness crab, bay clams, steelhead The water levels in the rivers of

the Coos Basin have been low and clear. Anglers have been catching a few steelhead in and/or very near the tidewater sections of the rivers in the Coos Basin. The rain forecasted for this week should have bright steelhead on the move up the rivers. In the Coos Basin, from Dec. 1 through April 30, anglers may keep one additional adipose fin-clipped steelhead per day for a total aggregate of three adult fish harvested daily. Anglers wanting to fish the South Fork Coos River will need to pick up an access permit from the Weyerhaeuser Dellwood office.

Anglers have been catching rockfish and a few lingcod inside the lower end of Coos Bay. Best fishing is near the jetties and usually best around slack tide.

Crabbing in Coos Bay has been good with both crabbers from boats and docks picking up legal size crab.

Best places to crab are from the jetties up to the BLM boat ramp off the North Spit.

In a cooperative effort including ODFW and OSU researchers, hundreds of red rock crabs have been tagged with a small blue “floy tag” in Charleston to gain an understanding of their growth, age, movement, population size and fishery. Red rock crabs are native to Oregon and are found in only a few Oregon estuaries. If you catch a tagged red rock crab, please contact the ODFW Charleston office at 541-888-5515.

Clamming is excellent during low tides near Charleston, off Cape Arago H ighway and C l a m I s l a n d .

There are also good places to dig clams even on positive low tides in Coos Bay. Before any shellfish harvest trip, make sure to check the Oregon Department of Agriculture website for any updates.

Coquille River Basin: steelhead Water levels in the Coquille Basin have been low. Anglers are catching a

few fish on the lower South Fork Coquille in the deeper pools and also in the tidewater sections of the rivers. Bright steelhead should move up the rivers with the rain forecasted for this week. In the Coquille Basin, from Dec. 1 through April 30, anglers may keep one additional adipose finclipped steelhead per day for a total aggregate of three adult fish harvested daily.

HUNTING Wilson’s Snipe season is open and will continue until Feb. 16. There are good numbers of birds in the county presently. Look for these shore birds in the vicinity of flooded grass, marshes and areas in clear cuts where puddling occurs. They will be in these areas searching for invertebrates to eat. Remember that while hunting snipe is much like hunting upland birds, lead shot may not be used or possessed while hunting them. So use non-toxic shot when hunting snipe even if you find them in upland settings.

Cougar hunting is open. Hunters can expect an average year. Cougars are abundant throughout with indicators pointing to stable or increasing numbers. Hunting cougar is a challenge because these animals are very secretive, but harvest success is greatest adjacent to private land with high deer populations using a predator call.

Coyote populations are good in Coos County and they will often respond to calls.

Calling coyotes in the coast is range challenging due to brush.

Many landowners with sheep are complaining about losses of sheep to coyote predation.

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struction of dams, channelization of streams and draining of wetlands.

These habitat losses, combined with the introduction of non-native fish that preyed on and competed with chubs for food, resulted in a sharp decline in their abundance.

“Oregon chub are like the ultimate underdogs,” said Paul Scheerer, ODFW Oregon Chub Project leader, who has devoted the past 22 years of his professional life to recovering the tiny fish. “Not many people know what they’re looking at when they see one, including some biologists.”

When Oregon chub were listed as “endangered” under the ESA in 1993 the population had declined to less than 1,000 fish in eight known locations, down from at least 29 locations historically.

The listing triggered a multi-agency campaign to recover the Oregon Chub population. The now 22year-long recovery program included better monitoring, working with landowners to secure new habitat, improving floodplain management and transplanting fish to more than 20 new locations.

When a multi-agency task force known as the Oregon Chub Working Group met in 2012 to review the numbers they concluded the populations were large, stable and dispersed enough to warrant a closer look at delisting the fish. A follow-up review of the numbers a second

time, in 2013, confirmed their earlier finding — the populations had grown to approximately 160,000 fish in 83 locations.

Under the criteria set in the Oregon Chub Recovery Plan there needed to be at least 20 populations of at least 500 adults, with each population stable or increasing in abundance for seven years. In addition, these populations needed to be dispersed with at least four populations each in three Oregon river basins — the Middle Fork Willamette, Santiam, and main stem Willamette.

“When I crunched the numbers in 2012 I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, we’ve achieved our delisting targets!’” said Brian Bangs, ODFW fish biologist and assistant Oregon Chub Project leader, who’s been studying Oregon chubs since 2008. “This is a big deal to us. We’ve been working on this a long time. It’s been our passion for years.”

Private landowners aided recovery effort Landowner cooperation was important to the success of the program, according to Bangs. Many landowners were at first wary of introducing an endangered species on their property but became enthusiastic partners as they learned more about Oregon chub and the “Safe Harbors Agreements” available under the ESA. These agreements assure landowners that they will not be required to undertake management activities beyond those specified in the agreement.

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The Lower Umpqua Flycasters, Fly Fishing Expo 2014

By Alysha Beck, The World

A biker rides along Catching Slough Road in Eastside during the sunny weather Tuesday afternoon.

REC Continued from Page 7 private land where landowners are losing sheep.

TRAPPING Bobcat and Gray Fox — Currently open. Healthy populations throughout Western Oregon. Hurry, the last day of the season for these species is Feb. 28.

River Otter, Beaver, Raccoon — Currently open. Healthy populations throughout Western Oregon.

The last day of the season for these species is March 15.

Mink and Muskrat — Currently open. Healthy populations throughout Western Oregon. The last day of the season for mink and muskrat is March 31.

YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE Marine Mammals

Seal and Sea Lion abundance in coastal waters around Coos County is high at this time of year, especially south of Coos Bay. At Simpson Reef, a heavily used haul out exists. From the look out, viewers can see California sea lions, Steller sea lions, harbor seals and elephant seals.

Do not approach seals and sea lions you may find on Oregon beaches. If you think an animal you find is, in fact, in trouble, contact your local ODFW office to report the animal or contact the Marine Mammal Stranding Network an 800-452-7888.

Waterfowl Waterfowl numbers are still high in coastal bays and marshes but, as winter storms occur and flooding develops in inland basins these birds will move to inland agricultural fields. As flooding occurs in these areas, high quality feeding opportunities become available. A birding tour on North Bank Lane and state Highway 42S will provide many opportunities to view waterfowl as they feed in these agricultural fields.

Sea ducks are scoters eiders, har-

lequin ducks and other ducks that spend most of their lives in the ocean or estuaries or near these environments. Surf scoters are the most common sea duck in Coos County.

Presently there are large numbers of them in local bays. These ducks are strong swimmers and fliers. They often are found in flocks numbering in the hundreds. The Coos Bay North Spit is a good place to see these birds gathered in flocks that at times are vast.

Wintering Shorebirds The mud flats around Coos Bay, the lower Coquille River, Winchester Bay and other shoreline areas provide winter feeding areas for shorebirds of a variety of species. While most shorebirds winter much farther south than the Oregon coast, some do winter here. Those interested in seeing these birds will find an opportunity along Cape Arago Highway, South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Area and New River Area of Critical Environmental Concern.

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REEDSPORT — The Lower Umpqua Flycasters, a local member Club of the Federation of Fly Fishers will be holding their 24th annual Fly Fishing Expo 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Reedsport Community Charter High School Cafeteria, 2260 Longwood Drive.

Admission is free.

Special features will include demonstrations and programs on various aspects of fishing, fly tying and fly casting. There will also be equipment displays, informational displays by various stream and fish enhancement groups, a concession stand with meals and snacks available, and raffle drawings each hour all day.

Special programs and speakers include: “Steelhead Fly Fishing” at 10 a.m. by Dean Finneity; “Bamboo Rods” by Dan Brock at 11 a.m.; and “Fly Fishing as a Couple” by Cam and Kendra Parry at 1 p.m.

This is the only event of its kind on the south and central Oregon coast. The Expo is free to the public as the purpose of the Expo is to promote conservation and introduce the sport of fly fishing to adults and young children. The club has members from Waldport to Gold Beach.

For more information, contact Russ Wright at 541269-2638.

The Lower Umpqua Flycasters, a nonprofit fly fishing club based in Reedsport, was founded in 1990 to accommodate persons with all levels of fly fishing and fly tying skills. The club is a member of the Oregon Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers.

Club meetings and special sessions have featured flytying, rod building, leader construction, fly casting and many other activities. Outings have included fly fishing for trout, half pounders and salmon. In addition, the club hosts an annual Tube-O-Rama float trip on the Umpqua River fishing for smallmouth bass.

Each year, LUFC sponsors a Fly Fishing Expo to introduce the sport of fly fishing to the general public. The Expo features lectures and demonstrations by experts in fly fishing, fly tying, fly casting and conservation.

The Lower Umpqua Flycasters work with the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife on projects that pertain to the conservation and restoration of coastal streams and the enhancement of local fisheries.

The club has also supported and assisted in teaching classes in the community on elementary fly fishing. The club is currently offering a special interim semester class at Reedsport school and will offer the class through community extension at Southwestern Oregon Community College.

For more information on the Lower Umpqua Flycasters, contact President Russ Wright at 541-269-2638, or go to the website at www.lufc.us.