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GO! Enjoy theworldlink.com/lifestyles/go • Events Editor Beth Burback • 541-269-1222, ext. 224

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Song and dance duo coming to Bandon BANDON — Two on Tap takes audiences back in time to the era when couples such as Fred and Ginger and Mickey and Judy filled the silver screen with tight vocal harmony and precision tap choreography.

This lively show will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, at the Sprague Community Theater in Bandon.

Classic songs, fantastic vocals, gorgeous costumes and exciting tap dancing mix for Two on Tap. Celebrated performers Melissa Giattino and Ron DeStefano pay tribute to the Great American Songbook and classic Broadway song-and-dance in this fun and fast-paced show that gets crowds singing and dancing along from their seats. Featuring sensational new arrangements of standards such as “I Got Rhythm” and “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby,” as well as rousing favorites “Sing, Sing, Sing” and “LO-V-E.” Two on Tap uses fresh, original choreography to show how classic song-and-dance still endures and entertains.

Based in New York City, Two on Tap is Melissa Giattino, a true triple-threat who made her Broadway debut in “42nd

Street” and was featured as a member of the Radio City Rockettes, and Ron DeStefano, an award-winning tenor who showcased his skills at Lincoln Center and on the Broadway National Tour of “Fiddler on the Roof.”

Bandon Showcase is proud to offer a community outreach through Two on Tap for local dance students at MarLo Dance Studio. Giattino and DeStefano will offer a master’s class facilitated by local tap instructor Trish Shropshire and during the performance, tap students will perform a number.

Two on Tap is a truly unique experience — soaring vocals, spirited dance numbers and a vibrant, modern trip down memory lane for audiences of all ages. Two on Tap is accompanied by a live piano/jazz combo.

Reserved tickets cost $25 each and are available at Bandon Mercantile, 541-347-4341; by calling 541-347-SHOW (7469); or at the door. The Sprague Theater is located at 1202 11th St. SW in Bandon City Park.

For more information, visit www.bandonshowcase.org.

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Student artists show and compete at CAM COOS BAY — Coos Art Museum will host the opening reception for its 2014 Biennial Student Art Exhibit and Vision 2014 High School Art Competition, 3-5 p.m. Friday March 7. After 5 p.m., museum doors will remain open until 7:30 p.m. to accommodate the March Wine Walk visitors.

This exhibit features artwork created by students, preschool through grade 12, from Coos, Curry and western Douglas counties. The exhibition is being held in the Maggie Karl and Perkins Galleries.

The last exhibit was an extraordinary experience with 1,051 works on display representing 22 regional schools. Both the numbers and the quality of works were impressive.

This exhibition is sponsored in part by grants from the Coquille Tribal Community Fund, Coos County Cultural Coalition and The Autzen Foundation. Come and be prepared to be amazed by the works produced by our young local artists.

Also, from March 7 through April 12 the museum will be exhibiting Vision 2014, its annual high school art competition underwritten by Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation. Coastal high schools as well as high schools in Douglas, Josephine and Jackson counties have submitted entries.

The exhibitions are open to the public and admission is free of charge.

For more information on Vision 2014 or on Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation, log onto www.socc.edu/foundation, email: foundation@socc.edu.

Get killer tips on attracting a detective NORTH BEND — The North Bend High School Hesperian Players’ (Drama Dogs) opening of their winter production “A Bull in a China Shop,” is at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1, in the high school multipurpose room.

Little old ladies become fascinated by Dennis O’Finn (Caleb Kappelman), the homicide detective who lives across the street. Intently peering through binoculars to observe his every move, the six sweet but slightly balmy ladies try to figure out a way to attract O’Finn’s attention. To lure him to visit, they stage a homicide. But to keep him around, they must do it again.

Ultimately, O’Finn, while investigating the death of an elderly lady, discovers that he is the motive for murder.

The story, by C. B. Gilford, first appeared in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine. It was successfully adapted for television on Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and finally, turned into a delightful stage version that will enchant audiences.

Cast includes: ladies played by Raylene Stinson, Whitney Swain, Rachel Swain, Cami Cornwell, Alexandra Hefner and Alyssa Bras; Carolee Hefner as a brash reporter and complication to the ladies; stretcher bearers, Dylan Cotton and Matt Cornwell; and a lab technician, played by the student director Jolton Erickson.

Bring your paddle and play pingpong COQUILLE — A pingpong table is now available in the Coquille Community Building. Open play time is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the back hallway of the large auditorium. Just open up the fold-up table, bring your paddles and balls, and have fun.

This project was made possible by council member Linda Short’s donation of the pingpong table, and the $20 cash donation made by council member Loran

Wiese which covered the cost of white spray paint and frog tape to highlight the tables’ court lines. Coquille City Council members and City Manager Ben Marchant supported this idea.

The Community Building is adjacent to the Coquille Public Library, 105 N. Birch.

Anyone in need of an opponent, or couples wishing to play doubles, call Dawn at 541-396-1793.

COQUILLE — Having a blast living in the past is this year’s theme for Coquille’s Gay ‘90s Celebration. Organizers are in the process of setting things up and are looking for vendors to help them celebrate the first Saturday in June. Anyone interested in applying to participate can email coquillechamber@mycomspan.com or call 541-396-3414.

Deadline for application submission is April 30.

Eat at 52nd annual spaghetti feed COQUILLE — It’s time for the 52nd annual Holy Name Catholic Church spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Holy Name Church. Spaghetti dinner will be held noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 16, at the Coquille Community Building, 115 N. Birch.

Tickets are: $20 for a family, individuals 11 years and older $7, children 5-10 years old $4 and age 5 and younger eat free. Tickets are available from Holy Name Catholic Church members or at the door the day of the event.

Southcoast Woodcarvers host 23rd annual show and sale event at the mall COQUILLE — The Southcoast Woodcarvers are preparing for their 23rd annual show and sale. The show and sale features nearly 40 exhibitors and vendors with tools, educational materials and rough cut wood. There will be carvings and woodburning creations on display, many for sale. A large selection of raffle items also will be on exhibit beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12.

Woodcarvers will be in Pony Village Mall until 6 p.m. and return 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13.

For information, call Ray Nichols at 541-290-5480.

Learn the history of theaters COOS BAY — Theaters have always captured our imaginations. Their architecture and lighting have drawn us inside. Their decorative lobbies have let us know something special was about to happen.

Award winning videographer/historian Darrell Jabin toured and videotaped dozens of theaters. He researched opera houses, vaudeville and movie palaces. He interviewed historians, theater owners and directors of community theaters to produce an entertaining video covering the unique architecture, history and culture of Oregon theaters. The Coos Bay Public Library will feature a showing of Jabin’s video from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at the library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay.

Help Start Making A Reader Today

COOS BAY — The Coos Bay Leadership Chapter of SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) holds its annual fundraiser for local programs, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at The Mill CasinoHotel.

All donations will directly support SMART programs at seven local elementary schools, where the organization is collectively serving 300 children with weekly one-onCall to Coquille one reading sessions and books to keep, with the help of more than 120 volunteers.

Farmers Market Tickets are $35 and include a buffet dinner. There also COQUILLE — The will be a live auction featuring travel packages. Those farmers market in Coquille interested in tickets and additional information can conis changing its name, day tact Cheryl Brown at 541-266-7476. and location.

The market traditionally Jammin’ for a cause at the Blue Moon has been Thursdays in front COOS BAY — Tuesday Night Jam sessions are ongoing of the Coquille Community Building but will be moving from 7-10 p.m. at the Blue Moon, 871 S. Broadway in Coos to a location that will Bay. Musicians and audience members are asked to make accommodate more people a small donation to benefit a worthy cause. During and have additional parking. Tuesday Night Jam sessions in March, donations will go The Coquille Valley to the Nancy Devereux Center. The Nancy Devereux Farmers Market will be Center offers free services to those impacted by mental located just off state health issues, homelessness or trying to overcome addicHighway 42, at the only tions. Anyone is welcome to jam. For more information, stop light on Highway 42 in call Brian Bryan at 541-297-7955.

Coquille, exit toward the river onto Mill Street. Plans Firefighters sell spaghetti to raise funds are to open at 9 a.m.

NORTH BEND — The Hauser Rural Fire Department Saturdays and to continue Volunteer Firefighters will hold their 39th annual through October. spaghetti feed fundraiser from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, March New vendors are wel- 1, at the North Bay Elementary School cafeteria, 93670 come to join the regulars Viking Lane, Hauser. There will be entertainment, door beginning the first prizes and raffles. Prices for spaghetti meals: a family, two Saturday in April, weather adults and children (immediate family only), $17; adult, permitting. For additional $7; children ages 6-18 and seniors 62 and up, $4. information, call The Advance tickets are available at Wagon Wheel Grocery Coquille Sentinel at 541- in Hauser, 541-759-3409 or from any Hauser volunteer 396- 3191. firefighter, 541-756-7222.

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Classes & Workshops SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Boiling Water Canning Workshop 10 a.m.-2 p.m., OSU Extension, 631 Alder St., Myrtle Point.

Learn the basics. Cost is $10.

Registration is recommended.

Learn the basics of canning high acid foods such as jams or jellies. Call 541-572-5263, ext. 292.

MONDAY, MARCH 3 Library2Go E-book Workshop 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library Myrtlewood Room, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Valid library card, email address and wireless device with network accessibility required. Kindle users require Amazon account. 541-269-1101

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 Ready, Set, Start your Business Workshop 1-3 p.m., The Business Center, 2455 Maple Leaf, North Bend. Learn many aspects of owning your own business. Cost

is $20. Registration is required.

Call 541-756-6866 or email mloiselle@socc.edu.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 USCG Auxiliary Boat Oregon Class 8 a.m.-5:15 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Station, 63450 Kingfisher Drive, Charleston Marina.

Course and materials cost is $15.

Registration is required, call 541-267-6152. Test will qualify participants for the required Boater Education Card (mandatory for operation of all vessels with 10-horsepower or greater).

Additional requirements apply for youth.

Traffic Control Flagger Training 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sitkum Hall, room 13 at Southwestern Oregon Community College, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Registration and payment is required. Fee will cover all materials, $85. Must be 18 to receive certification. Register with Community Education at 541-888-7328.

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BOLI — Leave requirements for small employers seminar offered NORTH BEND — The Oregon Employer Council South Coast will be presenting a seminar entitled BOLI — Leave Requirements for Small Employers. The seminar will focus on issues related to employers with fewer than 50 employees. The seminar will cover OFLA (25 plus employees); leave for victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, crime victims leave, and some workers’ compensation leave. (Note: The seminar will not be covering FMLA.) The seminar will be from 8 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, March 12, at the South Coast Education Service District building, 1350 Teakwood Ave. in Coos Bay. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m.

Registration is required. Call Larry Gibson at 541-751-8524 or email Larry.D.Gibson@state.or.us. to obtain a registration form.

Cost of the seminar is $59.

Get ready to start your business COOS BAY — Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center is offering people a chance to explore their dreams of starting a business with a workshop titled “Ready Set Start Your Business” each week in March.

Two-hour workshops provide information on important steps that can contribute to a new venture’s success. Participants will learn about licensing, business structure, financing, business planning, a personal readiness checklist, business resources and more. Informational handouts that provide all the contact information needed to register a business and get started will be provided.

The workshops are designed to answer general questions. If, after completing a workshop, you are interested in pursuing your new business idea, SBDC can set you up with a business advisor to discuss specific questions about your venture.

Registration is required, call 541-756-6866 or email Mary Loiselle at mloiselle@socc.edu. A fee of $20 per person will cover materials.

Workshop options are: Friday, March 7, 1-3 p.m.; Wednesday, March 12, 3-5 p.m.; Tuesday, March 18, 10 a.m.-noon; or Monday, March 24, 1-3 p.m. Workshops will be held at The Business Center, 2455 Maple Leaf, North Bend. Live stream from anywhere with Internet capability.

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MYRTLE POINT — The Coos County Master Food Preservers, in collaboration with the Master Gardeners, will once again present the very popular workshop “Garden to Table.”

This class will provide information on the steps needed to take your produce (mostly vegetables) from seed to the table. It will cover the basics of planting and growing — growing in a small spaces and containers, vermicomposting (making worms work for you), horizontal gardening, raised beds and tips on year-round gardening.

Participants also will learn creative ideas to use for what they’ve grown. They’ll learn about opportunities and equipment to use, food fresh, store produce wisely, and how to blanche, freeze, can and dry the fruits of their labor and to reduce waste.

The workshop is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at the OSU Extension Service, 631 Alder St., Myrtle Point. Cost is $10, and registration is recommended by calling 541-5725263, ext. 292.

Lindy Hop workshop COOS BAY — Learn to Lindy Hop in time for the Clambake Jazz Festival.

From 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, Maarten deVriend will teach a threehour Lindy Hop workshop with Judy Granstrom at the Glasgow Grange. They will cover all the basics plus some Charleston. Cost is $30 per person. No dance experience is necessary, although experience in West Coast swing or East Coast swing is recommended.

The Glasgow Grange is north of the McCullough Bridge on East Bay Drive approximately one quarter mile. It’s the large green building on the left, near the fire station.

Movies 3 Days to Kill — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:20; S-Th: 3:05, 5:50, 8:35

Anchorman 2 Super Sized — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 2:00; S-Th: 5:15, 8:30

LEGO 3D — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 1:15; S-Th: 6:30

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

Lone Survivor — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 2:50, 8:20

Monuments Men — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:10; S-Th: 3:10, 5:55, 8:45 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 1:00, 4:00; S-Th: 7:00; W: 2:00

Non-Stop — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 1:00; S-Th: 3:35, 6:10, 8:50

Philomena — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 4:30, 7:00

Pompeii 3D — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 3:50, 9:00

Pompeii 2D — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 1:20; S-Th: 6:35, 9:15

Ride Along — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 1:55; S-Th: 9:30

Robocop — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:30; S-Th: 3:25, 6:20, 9:20

Son of God — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 11:50; S-Th: 2:55, 6:00, 9:05 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 1:00, 4:00; S-Th: 7:00; W: 2:00

Winter’s Tale — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 11:55; S-Th: 5:35

Pony Village Cinema, North Bend: 541-756-3447 Redwood Cinema, Brookings: 541-412-7575

GO! Calendar of Events SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Green Acres Grange Country Flea Market 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Green Acres Grange, 93393 Green Acres Lane, Coos Bay. Food, treasures, produce, collectibles and more. Proceeds benefit Green Acres Grange community projects and maintanence.

Sixth Annual Quilt-A-Thon 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Coquille Valley Art Center, 10144 state Highway 42, Coquille. Help build quilts for Sheriff’s Office and CASA. Volunteers with and without a sewing machines welcome. 541396-4021 Soroptimist’s 11th Annual Community Baby Shower 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend. Donations are accepted for babies impacted by poverty, violence or abuse. 541-297-5523 Disaster Preparedness Fair noon4 p.m., Allegany Community Center, 10361 state Highway 241 Coos River, Coos Bay. Hosted by the Allegany Volunteer Emergency Response Team. 541-269-1024 Walk Like An Egyptian Sidewalk Celebration and Ribbon Cutting noon, 229 S. Broadway, Coos Bay. Live music by Dale Inskeep Band, meet sidewalk designer, Mike Vaughan, purchase commemorative shoes and certificate for donations or engraved sidewalk tiles.

Bagpipe Workshop with Kevin Carr 1:30 p.m., Port Orford Public Library, 1421 Oregon St., Port Orford.

Irish Hooley and Edu-taining with Joe Ross 2-3 p.m., Sutherlin Public Library, 210 E Central Ave., Sutherlin. 541-459-9161 Washed Ashore Sculpting Workshop 2-5 p.m., Harbortown Event Center, 325 Second St. SE, Bandon.

Free Roller Skating 3-5 p.m., Snoddy Memorial Gymnasium, Bay Area Church of the Nazarene, 1850 Clark St., North Bend. Skates provided for all ages. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

Prizes and games in celebration of the fifth anniversary.

Hauser RFD 39th Annual Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser 3-7 p.m., North Bay Elementary School cafeteria, 93670 Viking Lane, Hauser. Entertainment,

door prizes and raffle. Meals: family, two adults and children (immediate family), $17; adult, $7; children 6-18 and seniors 62 and up, $4. Advance tickets available at Wagon Wheel Grocery, 541-759-3409 or from Hauser Volunteer Firefighters, 541-756-7222.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party 4-6 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Stories, snacks, crafts and a free book to kids who attend.

541-269-1101 SMART Annual Fundraiser Dinner and Auction 5 p.m., The Mill Casino-Hotel, 3201 Tremont, North Bend. Tickets, $35. Call Cheryl Brown at 541-266-7476.

Seventh Annual Reedsport Edu cation Enrichment Foundation Dinner 5:30 p.m., Marine Activity Center, Salmon Harbor, 495 Beach Blvd., Winchester Bay. RSVP at 541-271-2146. Cost, $40.

Coos County Sheriff’s Posse Chili Challenge 4-7 p.m., Coquille Community Building, 115 N. Birch, Coquille. Sheriff’s Posse to challenge fire, police, search and rescue and other public service teams. Music, raffles and prizes. Samples of chili, sides and dessert $5 for adults and $3 for kids.

“Bite of Bandon” 6 p.m., The Barn, 1202 11th St. SW, Bandon.

Tickets are $25 or a pair for $40. Event is Bandon Community Youth Center fundraiser. Auction and no-host bar. Call 541347-8336.

“All My Sons” 7 p.m., Marshfield High School Auditorium, 10th and Ingersoll, Coos Bay. Adults $8 and students $5. 541-2696668 “Bull in a China Shop” 7 p.m., North Bend High School multipurpose room, 2323 Pacific Ave., North Bend. Adults $7, senior and youth $5. Marcia Marchant directs NB Hesperian Players (Drama Dogs). 541-252-1506 Geology Lecture — Report and Sea Level Changes 7 p.m., Hales Center for the Performing Arts, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Dr. Peter Clark is one of the nation’s leading scientists on climate change.

Mildred Hill Concert Series: Kevin Carr Duo 7 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 2015 Washington St., Port Orford.

“Murder, Magic and Mayhem” 7 p.m., The Dolphin Playhouse, 580 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Admission: adults $10, seniors $8 and children $5.

Mr. Bulldog Dream Date Auction 7 p.m., North Bend High School Hall of Champions, 2323 Pacific Ave., North Bend. Admission is $5, includes dessert and a movie. Bidding starts at 7:15 p.m. Movie begins at 8 p.m. 541297-6973 “Steel Magnolias” 7 p.m., Little Theatre on the Bay, 2100 Sherman Ave., North Bend. www.ltob.net “Trip to Bountiful” 7:30 p.m., Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, Bandon. Tickets: adults $12, seniors and students $10 and children 12 and younger $8. 541-551-1498 or http://thebandonplayhouse.org

SUNDAY, MARCH 2 “Bull in a China Shop” 2 p.m., North Bend High School multipurpose room, 2323 Pacific Ave., North Bend. Adults $7, senior and youth $5. Marcia Marchant directs NB Drama Dogs. 541252-1506 Mary Lou Stebbins and Bryan Coleman Art Opening 2 p.m., Black Market Gourmet, 495 Central Ave., Coos Bay. “Murder, Magic and Mayhem” 2 p.m., The Dolphin Playhouse, 580 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Admission: adults $10, seniors $8 and children $5.

Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra Concert 2 p.m., Pacific Auditorium, 2260 Longwood Drive, Reedsport. Tickets are $10.

OCCOrchestra.org or 541-9973727 “Steel Magnolias” 2 p.m., Little Theatre on the Bay, 2100 Sherman Ave., North Bend. www.ltob.net “Trip to Bountiful” 2 p.m., Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, Bandon. Tickets: adults $12, seniors and students $10 and children 12 and younger $8. 541-551-1498 or http://thebandonplayhouse.org

MONDAY, MARCH 3 NARFE No-host Lunch Meeting 11:30 a.m., Fisherman’s Grotto, 91149 Cape Arago Highway, Charleston. Guest speaker,

Free help is available through April the American Cancer Society.

15, for preparing and e-filing tax returns 541-269-1506 for all ages with low to moderate Pool Volleyball for Seniors 10incomes. Trained volunteers work for TUESDAY, MARCH 4 11:30 a.m., North Bend Public the Tax-Aide program, sponsored by the Pool, 2455 Pacific Ave., North IRS and AARP. Healthcare Education Forum 6Bend. Fee $2. Refreshments COQUILLE — Tuesday and Thursday 11 7:30 a.m., Coos Bay Public served. 541-756-4915 Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos a.m.-1 p.m. Holy Name Catholic Church, Bay. Learn about Affordable Care Downtown Coos Bay Wine Walk 5- 12 N. Dean St. Act and Cover Oregon. An insurLAKESIDE — Thursday 10-11 a.m.

7:30 p.m. Start at Coos Bay Visiance representative will be avail- tor Information Center, 50 CenLakeside Lions Club, 890 Bowron Road. able to answer questions and NORTH BEND — Monday, Tuesday, tral Ave. Map & glass $10. Prohelp with the enrollment ceeds benefit South Coast Clam- Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. process. bake Jazz Festival and Coos Bay College Park Community Church, 2548 North Bend Visitor and Conven- Newmark Ave. Drumming Circle 5:30 p.m., St. tion Bureau. 541-269-1222 ext.

For more information, call 541-888John Episcopal Church, 975 5575 before 9 a.m.

Franklin Ave., Bandon. All drums 248 and drummers welcome. 541347-2152 or 541-347-4696 Dolphin Players Play Reading 7 p.m., North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend.

541-808-2611 AN MHS Spring Vocal Concert — D Spring into Song 7 p.m., MarshHwy. 42 E. Coquille • 541-396-3742 • Prices good Feb. 26– Mar. 4, 2014 field High School Auditorium, 10th and Ingersoll, Coos Bay. STORE HOURS MON. -SAT. 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. SUN. 10-5 Adults $3, family $5 and students $2. 541-269-6668

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 Healthcare Education Forum 8:3010 a.m., Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Learn about Affordable Care Act and Cover Oregon. An insurance representative will be available to answer questions and help with the enrollment process.

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.

Get Out Get Covered 5-7 p.m., North Bend Medical Center, 790 E. Fifth St., Coquille. PacificSource health plans will help with health insurance enrollment. www.getoutgetcovered.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 6 Get Out Get Covered 11 a.m.-2 p.m., North Bend Medical Center, 1900 Woodland Drive, Coos Bay. PacificSource health plans will help with health insurance enrollment. www.getoutgetcovered.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 Relay for Life Rummage Sale 8 a.m.-4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay. Proceeds benefit

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GO! Outdoors theworldlink.com/sports/outdoors • Outdoors Editor George Artsitas • 541-269-1222, ext. 236

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Learn about VHF radio and radar COOS BAY — The Coos Bay Power Squadron will present two, two-hour seminars Saturday, March 15. The morning seminar will start at 9 a.m. — “What is Marine VHF Radio?”

Learn about its operation, using the correct channels, correct procedures and how DSC works.

The afternoon seminar will start at 1 p.m. and will focus on marine radar. The presentation will cover basic operation, navigation, radar display and more.

The seminars will be at the Coos Bay Power Squadron building, 90346 Guano Rock Lane in the Charleston Boat Basin. The cost is $35 per person or $50 for a pair who wish to share materials. Space is limited and registration is required, 541-888-6178.

Become a naturalist for the South Coast

By George Artsitas, The World

Drude Slowey and her dog Rusty enjoyed a nice winter afternoon on the North Bend waterfront boardwalk.

New designated areas to smoke at Oregon state parks SALEM — The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission recently adopted new rules that spell out where you can smoke outdoors in Oregon’s state parks.

Richard Walkoski, communications and research specialist, says that under the new rules smoking is allowed in: ■ Personal vehicles, tents and recreational vehicles in accordance with other laws governing smoking in vehicles.

■ Designated campsites in developed overnight camping areas, unless temporarily suspended due

to high fire hazard.

■ Day-use state parks operating as official safety rest areas.

■ Where permitted by the park manager for personal use by a member of a federally recognized Oregon tribe as part of their traditional religious, medicinal, or other customary cultural heritage practices.

Prior to the commission action, public meetings were held in Grants Pass, Champoeg State Heritage Area, Bend and Newport in December 2013, followed by a 30day public comment period that ended Jan. 17. People sent 116 email

comments and 10 letters, and nine people commented at the public hearings. The comments were divided with 80 in support and 55 opposed. Some people, including an advisory committee, helping to craft the rule, asked the state to examine smoking on the ocean shore, which the state parks commission will review next.

The rule may be on the books, but the commission will spend 2014 just letting park visitors know about the new rule. Enforcement would start in 2015, and even then, will start out with a polite request.

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CORVALLIS — If you enjoy being outdoors in Oregon, enjoy the natural beauty and wish you knew more about the natural history of the plants, animals and mountains, you could become an Oregon Master Naturalist on the Oregon Coast. The Oregon Master Naturalist Program trains volunteers who wish to share their knowledge of Oregon’s natural history — http://oregonmasternaturalist.org.

The training is broken into two required parts: ■ The online course at https://pace.oregonstate.edu/catalog/oregon-master-naturalist-online, which serves as an overview of Oregon Natural History and Sustainable Natural Resources Management. If you have not already taken the online course, you can take it while enrolled in the in-person Ecoregion course.

■ The in-person course, which allows you to specialize in one of eight Oregon Ecoregions, in this case, the Oregon Coast Ecoregion.

South Coast — Newport to Gold Beach training will be March 22-June 28.

To enroll in an Oregon Master Naturalist Coastal Ecoregion course, visit the link above and create only one user account, not one for each course.

Each OMN Coastal Ecoregion course has eight classes that are offered together as a bundle, priced accordingly.

When you register for the South Coast bundle course, you are enrolling in eight classes that cover the coast from Newport to Gold Beach.

Coastal Ecoregion course schedules: March 22: Course introduction and human history in the Oregon Coast Ecoregion.

April 5: Geology and earth processes of Oregon Coast.

April 12: The open ocean.

April 26: Coastal forests and streams.

May 17: Rocky shores (combined north and South Coast).

May 31: Offshore islands.

June 14: Estuaries.

June 28: Sandy beaches and dunes.

Sept. 13: Combined north and South Coast course wrapup and graduation.

If you have questions or need help with registration, email Jason O’Brien at Jason.OBrien@oregonstate.edu.

R E P O R T

NEWS AND NOTES ■ Recent rains have brought winter steelhead into the rivers. Look for fishing to improve as the high water begins to subside.

■ The upper Rogue district recently stocked Lake Selmac and Reinhart Pond creating a great opportunity for Josephine County anglers.

■ The Illinois River should be in great shape for fishing this week and into next.

FISHING Tenmile Basin: steelhead Lots of steelhead have been on the move over the past week in Tenmile and Eel creeks. More than 200 steelhead have been recycled from the Eel Lake Fish Trap back downstream into Tenmile Creek at Spinreel Park to give anglers another chance to catch these fish. There is bank fishing access at Spinreel Park, at the mouth of Eel Creek and also along Eel Creek. Fishing in Eel Creek opened 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 mainstem Umpqua is closed to wild steelhead harvest, but remains open year-round for adipose finclipped steelhead. This fishery is primarily catch-andrelease since the number of hatchery fish is relatively low compared to the number of wild fish. People interested in harvesting a steelhead should fish the South Umpqua from late January through April. The river should start dropping Thursday. Then bank anglers should do well plunking. As the river drops and clears boat fishing should pick up.

The mainstem Umpqua is closed to trout fishing until the spring opener.

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 catch-and-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 The lake can also provide good fishing for crappie, bluegill and bass. Fishing is slow and both the BLM and resort boat ramps are closed.

Coos River Basin: Dungeness crab, bay clams, steelhead, rockfish The recent rains have kept the Coos Basin rivers high and muddy for most of the last week. River levels are projected to drop through the rest of this week and all the Coos Basin rivers should be fishable by the weekend. 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.

The recent heavy rains has brought a lot of freshwater into the lower bay. This might make it a little tougher to find bottom fish inside the bay. Anglers should concentrate fishing around high tide and near rockpiles next to deep water.

HUNTING 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 range is challenging due to brush. Many landowners with sheep are complaining about losses of sheep to coyote predation. Hunters interested in hunting coyotes may find success in asking for permission to hunt private land where landowners are losing sheep.

REMINDER: Wolves and coyotes can look alike Most wolves in the state today are in northeast Oregon but, a few have dispersed further west and south. Wolves are protected by state and/or federal law and it is unlawful to shoot them. Coyote hunters need to take extra care to identify their target as wolves can look like coyotes, especially wolf pups in the mid-summer and fall. ODFW appreciates hunters’ assistance to establish wolves’ pres-

ence in Oregon; please report any wolf sightings or wolf signs to ODFW using the online reporting system.

TRAPPING 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 at 800-452-7888.

Waterfowl Rain has caused flooding to occur in inland valleys like the Coquille Valley. The result of this is that many waterfowl have left the coastal bays and moved into these valleys. Waterfowl numbers will continue to be high as long as agricultural lands in these areas are flooded. A birding tour on North Bank Lane and Highway 42S will provide many opportunities to view waterfowl as they feed in these agricultural fields.

Sea ducks are scoters eiders, harlequin 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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RECREATION

Crabbing in Coos Bay has been slow especially with the recent heavy rains. Crabbers should set their traps in near or in the deep water for best success.

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.

C l a m m i n g is excellent during low tides near Charleston, off Cape Arago Highway and Clam Island.

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 The recent rains had the mainstem Coquille River at flood stage over the past weekend. The river levels are dropping and all the rivers in the Coquille Basin should be fishable by the weekend, if not sooner. Fishing was very good on the North Fork and South Fork Coquille rivers before last week’s big rains. In the Coquille 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.

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