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Sample the region’s fine food and drink at The Bite of the Bay COOS BAY — Pacific Cove Humane Society is showcasing some of the best bites and best sips in the region at The Bite of the Bay, their popular annual fundraising event, from 610 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at The Mill Casino-Hotel’s Salmon Room.

Restaurants serving samples of their savory fare are: Benetti’s Italian Restaurant, Bon Appetit Bistro and Catering, Ciccarelli’s Fine Dining Restaurant, Edgewaters, Empire Café, Foley’s Irish Pub, La Costa Mexican and Peruvian Restaurant, The Mill Casino-Hotel, Miller’s at the Cove Sports Bar and Grill, Sharkbites Cafe, Sushi Garden, and Rodeo Steak House and Grill. Sips are being provided by: Anindor Vineyards, Henry Estates Winery, Season Cellars, 7 Devil’s Brewing Co. and Wild Rose Vineyard. Nonalcoholic beverages will also be Contributed photo available.

“The Bite of the Bay Original artwork for The Bite poster was created by local artist Nan brings in a wonderful Forsberg-Hammons. crowd to enjoy the wide Hammons. Limited edition at The Mill Casino-Hotel, variety of foods, wine and posters will be on display in Coos Bay at The Art beer that are being served, and available to order.

Connection and Huggins and to join in on silent and Event sponsors include Insurance, in Bandon at live auctions featuring a Audrey Albaugh and Winter River Books and in bountiful collection of Smooch, First Community Coquille at Century 21 Best items donated by area mer- Credit Union, Huggins Realty. chants and supporters,” Insurance, Pacific Cove Humane K-DOCK said Humane Society pres- Radio, K-Shore Radio, Society is an all-volunteer, ident, Kate Sharples. “For McDonald’s Restaurants nonprofit organization, dancing and music lovers, and Wegferds’ Printing and and proceeds from the event are dedicated to their the Dale Inskeep Band will Publications.

T ickets are $35 in goal of building a new pet be performing throughout advance and $40 at the adoption and care center the evening.”

Original artwork for The door. They are available in for this area. For more Bite poster was created by North Bend at Reese information, contact local artist Nan Forsberg- Electric and Ko-Kwel Gifts Sharples at 541-404-6704.

Another chance to hear Christopher Tree with his spontaneous sounds BANDON — “Spontaneous Sound” by Christopher Tree will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the S p r a g u e Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW in Bandon City Park.

“A ton of instruments” — that’s how Tree, 82, of Bandon, describes the hundreds of drums, flutes, bells and other exotic sound-makers he plays. Tree is world renowned for playing two or more instruments at the same time and making perfect harmony.

Tree has been living in Bandon since the 1990s,

when he left France after having lived there for 23 years raising children and giving concerts all around France.

Tree said the concert he gave in 2013 would be his last, but decided to give it another go, one final time this year. For many years, Tree also has engaged hundreds of Head Start preschoolers and other school children throughout the county in spontaneous sound hands-on workshops.

Tickets are $10 and free for children under 18 and available at Mother’s and at Pacific Blues in Old Town. For additional information call Christopher Tree at 541-3471239, email him at treetones@earthlink.net or call Mother’s at 541-347-4086.

A few more chances to win a Corvette are available at the Lab Band fundraiser April 13.

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Lab Band Jazz, ukuleles and a Corvette COOS BAY — The SWOCC music department and Lab Band Program Association present Oregon Coast Lab Band featuring Evolution with a jazz concert at 2 p.m.

Sunday, April 13. Lab Band also will hold its annual fundraiser ukulele auction.

Doors to the Hales Center for the Performing Arts on the Southwestern Campus in Coos Bay open at 1 p.m.

Preview and bid on several ukuleles that have been decorated with custom designs by local artists.

Purchase raffle tickets for a 1980 Chevrolet Corvette that will be on display. The Corvette was owned by a former Lab Band member, John Zimin. The family generously donated the car to Lab Band Program Association to raise funds.

Tickets will be available for

the Corvette raffle, $20 each. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold and there are still a few remaining. The winner will be drawn at 3 p.m. Easter Sunday.

T ickets for general admission to the jazz concert are $10, students with ID $5 and children 12 and under are admitted free.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Lab Band Program Association.

Amateur Radio License Prepara tion Class 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Bay Area Hospital Spruce/Fir conference room, 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. Fee for ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, $22.50. Part two class follows 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12.

Register by calling Dan Bissell at 541-347-4580.

MONDAY, APRIL 7 Library2Go Ebook 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 accessability required. Kindle users require Amazon account. 541-269-1101

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Elena Passarello Nonfiction Col lage Writing Workshop 4:306:30 p.m., North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend. Passarello is an Oregon Book Award author. Limited space workshop, register at www.literary-arts.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10 Ready, Set, Start your Business Workshop 10 a.m.-noon, The Business Center, 2455 Maple

Leaf, North Bend. Learn many aspects of owning your own business. Cost is $20, registration is required. Call 541-7566866 or email mloiselle@socc.edu.

Diabetes Prevention Class 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Community Health and Education Center, 3950 Sherman Ave., Coos Bay. 541-269-8076 Improve Sales Skills Workshop 68:30 p.m., The Business Center, 2455 Maple Leaf, North Bend.

Course instructor Pam DeJong.

Cost is $45. Registration is required, call 541-756-6866 or online at www.BizCenter.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 Email Refresher Workshop 9:3011 a.m., Coos Bay Public Library Cedar Room, 525 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay. Must have an active email account accessible via the Internet with password access.

Limited space, register at the reference desk. 541-269-1101 Estuary Explorers Spring Series 12:30-4 p.m., South Slough Reserve Interpretive Center, 61907 Seven Devils Road, Charleston. Children can explore the estuary. Cost is $7 per child.

Dress for the weather and a hike, bring lunch and water.

Limited space, registration is

required. Call 541-888-5558.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 AARP Safe Driving Program 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Gold Beach Center, 29392 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach. Intenteded for those 55 and older. Some insurance companies may offer a discount after taking this class. Cost is $20 or $15 to AARP members.

Register by calling 541-271-2741.

Basket Weaving with Nan MacDonald 9 a.m.-4 p.m., South Slough Reserve Interpretive Center, 61907 Seven Devils Road, Charleston. Dexterity

required. Bring a sack lunch.

Cost is $55. Register by calling 541-888-5558.

Shift Happens 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hales Center for the Performing Arts, Lakeview E and F, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Deborah Maher will offer tips on how to imporve workplace environments. Fee is $95. Regsiter by calling 541-756-6866 or emailing mloiselle@socc.edu.

Spring Gardening Class noon-2 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library Myrtlewood Room, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Is it Ready Yet? with Renee Blom.

Movies 300: Rise of an Empire 3D — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 4:10

300: Rise of an Empire 2D — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 9:30

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Captain America: Winter Soldier 2D — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 11:40; S-Th: 2:50, 5:55, 9:00 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 4:00; S-Th: 7:00; W: 2:00

Divergent — PG-13

• Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 11:45; S-Th: 2:55, 6:05, 9:15

COOS BAY — The Coos Bay Public Library will be holding a superhero training day from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, April 19. Kids can discover and hone their superhero skills with an agility course, feats of strength and super-refreshments. Participants will create their own superhero look with custom masks and capes. Heroes ages 4 to 12 are welcome.

For more information, call the library at 541-269-1101.

God is Not Dead — PG

clients through a course that can be taken for credit or as an audit. Classes will continue for 11-weeks, 68 p.m. Thursdays, April 3 through June 12, at Sitkum Hall, Room 9.

Cost is $137, one credit or $94.50, audited.

For information, call Community Education at 541-888-7328.

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• Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 1:40; S-Th: 4:50, 8:00 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 1:00; S: 7:00

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COOS BAY — Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering an evening Spanish course tailored to meet the needs of the health-care professional who has limited or no experience speaking Spanish. Learn to communicate with Spanishspeaking patients and

COQUILLE — The Coquille Valley Seed Library is hosting a free garden seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at the Owen Building, 201 N. Adams St., Coquille.

“Plant Propagation and Grafting” will be presented by Ish Shalom; permaculturalist, forest gardener and local arborist who maintains tree health through pruning, grafting, planting design, and whole system design. He is known to many as the “tree guy.”

The roundtable topic is “Caring for Your Orchard,” and the plant of the month is Herbs (insectaries).

If you are interested in gardening, seed saving, biodiversity, and/or organic growing methods, want to grow and preserve locally adapted vegetables and herbs you may want to become a Coquille Valley Seed Library member. For more information visit www.CoquilleValleySeedLibrary.org.

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Superhero training offered to kids

Spanish for health-care professionals

Learn to graft trees from a pro

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Muppets Most Wanted — PG

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Non-Stop — PG-13

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LOCAL HONEY? Check out our NEW swarm of honey bees!! Also lots of new craft beers!

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Classes & Workshops

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Homemakers celebrate 70th year COQUILLE — This year’s Homemaker’s Holiday Workshop will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Friday, April 25, at Gloria Dei Lutheran, 1290 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. Cost is $8 in advance or $10 at the door.

Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. Fee includes lunch, classes and entertainment.

After a 9:30 a.m. welcome and introductions will be a special presentation by Bob and Nancy Dehart on a trip to London. After a short break the group will separate into four class settings. At noon it’s more shopping at the County Store with handmade items, plants, books and more, a raffle ticket sales, live music, a memorial Contributed photo moment, grace and lunch. Homemakers raffle a chance to enjoy dinner for four in the historic Windsor House of North Bend.

Raffle prizes include a quilt, dinner for four in young women, had booths National Association for National Association of local historic North Bend at county fairs, and sup- Family and Community FCE, affiliated with the home, art, themed baskets ported various local chari- Education (FCE), promot- A s s o c i a t e d ties and organizations. ing a health and better liv- Countrywomen of the and more.

The first Coos County ing. Building on family as World, about 9 million An extension council of seven women from Coos Homemakers’ Day was held the center of a strong citi- members worldwide.

Coos County County to handle the in 1944, with 150 in atten- zenry, FCE has a rich hisOregon State University dance and peaked in 1958 tory of accomplishments. Homemakers meet once a home economics program with nearly 400 women at In Coos County four active month from September to was established in 1935. the Homemakers’ Festival. study groups include June conducting informal This group of Seventy years ago it was an Catching Inlet, North educational lessons, usuHomemakers subsequent- annual gathering of county Fork, Road Runners, and ally followed by lunch or ly built the Azalea House extension units, but today North Bend-Empire, refreshments. New memon the campus of OSU, membership is open to the about 75 members. bers are always welcome.

For reservations or Statewide approximately held a Homemakers’ public.

The Oregon extension 850 Oregon FCE members, information, call 541-267week-long camp, awarded scholarships to deserving units are affiliated with the are members of the 2347.

Halibut and Blacks Crabbing Available

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Oregon Book Award finalists offer readings at North Bend Public Library NORTH BEND — Oregon Book Award Finalists Elena Passarello and Scott Nadelson give a free reading from their books at the North Bend Public Library at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 8.

Passarello is a writer, actor and the first female winner of the Stella!

Shout-out screaming contest. Her essays have appeared in Slate, Oxford American and Creative Nonfiction. She teaches creative writing at Oregon

State University.

Nadelson is the author of three short story collections, most recently Aftermath, and a memoir, The Next Scott Nadelson: A Life in Progress. He teaches at Willamette University and in the Rainier Writing Workshop MFA program at Pacific Lutheran University.

This event is sponsored

by Literary Arts, sponsor of the Oregon Book Awards and the Friends of the North Bend Public Library.

Email Workshop COOS BAY — Coos Bay Public Library will offer a free email refresher workshop for novice email users from 9:30-11 a.m. April 11, at the Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Be at the doors by 9:15 a.m.

Registration is required as seating is limited. Sign-up sheets are available at the reference desk at the Library.

This workshop is intended for email users who wish to practice with instructors present. There will be no formal lecture but help will be available in case you run into problems or want to ask questions. Attendees should already have an email account accessible via the Internet (you must know your email address and password).

For more information, call 541-269-1101.

Call to artists BANDON — “The Year of the Horse” summer art show will take place on the Bandon boardwalk June through September. Artists may pick up 18”x24” boards at the Port of Bandon in the historic Coast Guard Building, 390 First St. SW, or at Art By the Sea Studio and Gallery, Continuum Building, 175 Second St. SE. Each board entered will have a $10 fee. Art is due by Monday, June 2. Prizes will be awarded during the Cranberry Festival.

“The Year of the Horse” art show is sponsored by a grant awarded to the Port of Bandon by AVK Arts.

For more information, call 541-347-5355.

New murals housed in Lakeside Library LAKESIDE — The Friends of the Lakeside Public Library announce the grand opening ribbon cutting at the Lakeside Public Library, featuring Janne LaValle’s completed murals on the walls inside the library. The “Fins, feathers and fur: Native species of Tenmile Lakes” and “Classic Occasions” opening reception will be noon-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the library in the children’s room and the community dining room at 950 North Lake Road.

In addition to LaValle’s work there will be an all-media exhibit featuring Lakeside artists.

Ready, Set, Start Your Business COOS BAY — Coos Bay Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center (Southwestern SBDC) is offering people a chance to explore their dreams of starting a business. Ready, Set, Start Your Business two-hour workshops will 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. Handouts are informational and provide all the contact information needed to register a business and get started.

The workshop is designed to answer general questions. After completing a workshop SBDC can set you up with a business advisor to discuss specific questions you may have.

■ Thursday, April 10 — 10-noon.

■ Wednesday, April 16 — 6-8 p.m.

■ Friday, April 25 — 9-11 a.m.

■ Wednesday, April 30 — 10-noon.

Workshops will be held at The Business Center, 2455 Maple Leaf, in North Bend and live stream from anywhere you have Internet capability.

A fee of $20 per person covers materials.

Registration is required, call Southwestern SBDC at 541-756-6866 or email at Loiselle Mary mloiselle@socc.edu.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 South Slough Birding 8-10 a.m., South Slough Reserve Interpretive Center, 61907 Seven Devils Road, Charleston. Maximum of 15, $1 each. Dress for weather, bring scopes and binoculars. Guided, $1 each birder. Register at 541-888-5558 Spiritual Discussions: 35 Golden Keys to Who You Are and Why You’re Here 1:15 p.m., North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend. 541-756-2255 Brenda O’Dell Photo/Art Opening 2-4 p.m., South Slough Interpretive Center, 61907 Seven Devils Road, Charleston.

Family Fun Day and Run for the Kids 10 a.m.2 p.m., John Topits Park Empire Lakes, Hull Street, Coos Bay. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. Run/walk begins at 8:30 a.m. and 5K begins at 9:15 a.m. Free shuttle from Newmark Center.

Squatch Day 2014 11 a.m.-4 p.m., TNT Market, 899 D. St., Eastside. Squatch photos, balloons, raffles and an expert recording data and educating. Elkhorn BBQ. A Mr. MHS fundraiser to benefit Share Bear Snack Pack.

Jesse Lynch’s Jazz 101 3 p.m., Marshfield High School auditorium, 10th and Ingersoll, Coos Bay. Tickets $15 available at www.cccca.com or 541-269-1272.

Free Roller Skating 3-5 p.m., Bay Area Church of the Nazarene, 1850 Clark St., Coos Bay. Roller skates are provided. All ages welcome. 541-756-2004 Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses’ Laughs for Lighthouses 5 p.m., Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W Olive St., Newport. Tickets are $5, admits one adult and one child, additional children’s’ tickets, $5 each. Raffle, door prizes, games and comedy show by The Zaniac, Alex Zerbe. 541-265-ARTS or www.coastarts.org Mr. Bulldog Pageant 7 p.m., North Bend High School gymnasium, 2323 Pacific Ave., North Bend.

“Wagon Wheels-A-Rollin” 7 p.m., Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, Bandon. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children. 541-347-2506 Live music with Surface 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Gooney’s Sports Bar, 3290 SE Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay. 541-266-8815 Live music with Still Standin’ 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Pitch’s Tavern, 325 Sixth St., Port Orford.

541-332-9313

SUNDAY, APRIL 6 Country-Gospel Jubilee Concert 6-7:45 p.m., Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark St., North Bend. Featured: Tom and Debbie Trammel and a sing-along featuring The Jubilee Band. 541-521-9596

“Wagon Wheels-A-Rollin” 7 p.m., Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, Bandon. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children. 541-347-2506

MONDAY, APRIL 7 Pool Volleyball for Seniors 9-10:30 a.m., North Bend Municipal Pool, 2455 Pacific Ave., North Bend. Fee $2. 541-756-4915

TUESDAY, APRIL 8 Armchair Film Adventure — “Vietnam: In the Land of the Rising Dragon” 2 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Refreshments served. 541-269-1101 The Bite of the Bay 6-10 p.m., The Mill CasinoHotel Salmon Room, 3201 Tremont, North Bend. Pacific Cove Humane Society fundraising event. Fine food and drink. Advance tickets are $35 and $40 at the door. Tickets are available at Reese Electric, KoKwell Gifts, The Art Connection, Huggins Insurance, Winter River Books and Century 21 Best Realty in Coquille. 541-404-6704.

Elena Passarello and Scott Nadelson Oregon Book Award Authors’ Readings 7 p.m., North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend. www.literary-arts.org Travel Night: Owhyee Canyonlands in Eastern Oregon 7 p.m., Bandon Public Library, 1204 11th St. SW, Bandon. Guest speaker: Chris Hansen, Owhyee coordinator, Oregon Natural Desert Association. Refreshments served.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 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.

Celtic Heritage Alliance Volunteer Meeting 67:30 p.m., Newport Public Library’s McEntee meeting room, 35 NW Nye St., Newport.

Those interested in volunteering at the HIghland Festival and Games in June should attend. www.newportcelticfestival.com

THURSDAY, APRIL 10 Coos County Chapter of Americans for Prosperity 5-8 p.m., South Coast Education District, 1350 Teakwood Ave., Coos Bay. Guest: Kathy Jones, The Seneca Family of Companies. Potluck event. For information, email afpcoos@outlook.com.

“From World War II to the World Wide Web: Celebrating the Boomer Decades” 7 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Andesron Ave., Coos Bay. Part 1: 1940s — from “The Decade you were born” series. Period dress optional. 541-269-1101

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 Pool Volleyball for Seniors 10-11:30 a.m., North Bend Municipal Pool, 2455 Pacific

Ave., North Bend. Fee $2. Refreshments served. 541-756-4915 “The Little Mermaid Jr.” 7 p.m., Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence. Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Call 541-997-1994 or online at www.eventcenter.org.

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Family Fishing Event set for Topits Park

CHARLESTON – A Family Fishing Event is set for Saturday, April 5, at Middle Empire Lake near Southwestern Oregon Community College. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is partnering with the Child Advocacy Center to host the event, which is part of the annual “Family Fun Day.” The event features a clinic where families learn about SATURDAY, APRIL 12 fishing. Once completing the clinic, kids can fish from 9 Fourth Annual Prefontaine Masters Track and a.m. to 3 p.m. in an enclosure in the lake that will be Field Meet: Field events, 9 a.m. and Track stocked with 6,000 rainbow trout. events, 11 a.m. Southwestern Oregon Com“This is one of the best community events of the year,” munity College track, 1988 Newmark Ave., said Tom Rumreich, ODFW STEP biologist. “There’s Coos Bay. fishing, fun and many giveaways.”

Anglers aged 14-17 years need a $9 juvenile angling Headles & Treadles Fiber Guild Meeting 10 a.m., Headles & Treadles, Pony Village Mall, license while those 13 and under can fish for free. Licenses mezzanine suite 20, 1611 Virginia Ave., North can be purchased online or at any ODFW office or license outlet. All state fishing regulations continue to apply.

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23rd Annual Southcoast Woodcarvers Show 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend.

South Coast Senior Singles Club No-host Lun cheon and Meeting noon, Kozy Kitchen II, 581 N. Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay. 541-8082219 Spring Gardening Class noon-2 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library Myrtlewood Room, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Is it Ready Yet? with Renee Blom.

Lakeside Public Library Kid’s Room Mural Ribbon Cutting and Artist’s Reception noon4 p.m., Lakeside Public Library, 915 North Lake Road, Lakeside.

Coos County DAV Chapter 38 Meeting 1 p.m., American Legion Hall, 1421 Airport Way, North Bend. Open to anyone wishing to discuss issues related to disabled veterans.

Bay Area Artists Association Meeting 1:30 p.m., Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Featured guest: Paulette Landers, nationally recognized textile artist — Not your mothers quilt.

Reedsport Braves Booster Dinner and Auction 5-9 p.m., Reedsport Community Center, 451 Winchester Ave., Reedsport. Auction, dessert auction, games, no host bar. Tickets $30, available at Bedrock’s, Reedsport Community Charter School or online at www.bravesboosters.com/.

Spring Trivia Night 6 p.m., Coquille Community Building large auditorium, 115 N. Birch, Coquille. Teams up to eight, $10 per person.

Bring snacks and beverages. No host bar onsite. Prizes. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds go to Friends of the Coquille Library Foundation.

“The Little Mermaid Jr.” 7 p.m., Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence. Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Call 541-997-1994 or online at www.eventcenter.org.

Coastal Conservation Association Oregon chapter looks to start on coast

WINCHESTER BAY — A native of Oregon is establishing a new chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association Oregon on the South Coast.

Chris Cone is the executive director of the group that advocates for a balance between protection of Northwest fish runs and support for recreational fisheries.

He is a 1993 graduate of The Dalles High School and former Oregon National Guard soldier.

“I grew up fishing all over Oregon, so I am excited about now being able to help protect precious resources in a common sense way,” he said.

Cone invites all community members to attend this organizational meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the Winchester Bay Marina Activity Center.

“If anyone has concerns about hatcheries and how they are managed, we are the group to belong to,” said Cone of the association with chapters in 17 coastal states.

His organization contends that recreational license buyers largely fund the budget of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife and, therefore, have a right to ask that management policies be science-based and not politically driven.

Jack Smith, state president, wrote a position paper in March on behalf of the association about the importance of hatcheries and the need for sound science to govern policy.

“Hatcheries and the fishery opportunities they provide are extremely important to the social and economic fabric of our rural communities, but we have been reducing or eliminating hatchery programs for decades. These reductions represent an undeniable risk to the well-being of our region,” stated Smith.

“While some rivers have already been set aside as wild fish museums, we cannot afford to have all or even a significant number of our rivers, streams and bays managed in this manner. Before hatchery production levels or stocking regimes are changes, there needs to be a clear demonstration that current hatchery operations and or protocols are causing a specific quantifiable conservation problem.”

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“Past present and future conservation measures should be monitored for effectiveness at the population level and adjusted or discontinued as indicated by periodic review,” wrote Smith.

“Our fisheries, and the hatcheries that support them, are important not only for us but for our children and future generations here on the coast and elsewhere around the state. We simply must get this right.”

Cone says the association has been instrumental in banning gillnets on the mainstream lower Columbia River, protecting near shore ocean fisheries from “sweeping arbitrary” closures, and establishing selective recreational angling as the management priority for the lower Columbia.

He can reached for more information at 253-6779450 or via email at chris.cone@ccaoregon.org.

If you have an interest in sports fishing along the Oregon coast please attend: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday April 8, Winchester Bay Marina Activity Center.

3D archery event coming April 12 COOS BAY — 3D Archery Trail Shoot is coming to the Bay Area. The event will be held the weekend of April 12 at the 40 Target course, located 8 miles up the West Fork Millicoma in Allegany. All ages of shooters of shooters are welcome. Contact Tony Runn, the club president at 541290-7093 with questions.

Meetings scheduled on big game, game bird, and furbearer regulations SALEM — ODFW will host a series of public meetings around the state in early May to hear public comment on proposals for big game, game bird and furbearer hunting and trapping seasons.

At the meetings, ODFW staff will provide information about big game herd health and populations and propose the number of controlled big game hunting tags to issue for this year. Staff will also review concepts for possible changes to the 2015 big game regulations, including any changes to archery seasons recommended by the Archery Review Public Advisory Committee.

Charleston and the Bay Area can meet 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at the North Bend Public Library located at 1800 Sherman Ave. Gold Beach also will be holding one on the same day at 6 p.m. in Gold Beach City Hall located at 29592 Ellensburg Ave. Staff proposals for tag numbers, ARPAC recommendations and other proposed 2015 regulations changes will

be available at the meetings and posted on the hunting section of ODFW’s website by May 1.

Upland game bird seasons and furbearer regulations are additional topics open for discussion and comment during these meetings. Upland game bird seasons are reviewed every five years and seasons structures are due for review this year.

Oregon offers general seasons and controlled hunts for big game (deer, elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, Rocky Mountain goat, cougar and black bear). The number of tags for controlled hunts is limited and hunters must apply for them by May 15 each year (or Feb. 10 for spring bear hunts).

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission is expected to adopt 2014 fall big game tag numbers at its June 5-6 meeting in Salem. Concepts for 2015 big game regulations will be presented to the commission at this June meeting, with final adoption occurring in October. Bird hunting regulations are adopted in August.

USCG Auxiliary offers boating class and vessel inspections COOS BAY — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct an 8-hour boating safety education course Saturday, April 19, and again Saturday, May 17, in Charleston. The course will cover the basics of boating safety, rules of the road and Oregon boating laws. A test at the end of the course will qualify boaters for their 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 10 horsepower. Additional provisions apply to youths. The cost of the course and materials is $15.

Registration is required, call 541-267-6152.

Vessel inspections are available COOS BAY — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 51 Coos Bay members offer to the boating public a free boat safety inspection. Trained examiners will certify a boat if it meets Oregon and Federal U.S. Coast Guard boating laws for equipment. A decal certifying compliance will be issued if the boat meets inspection. The examiners also will make recommendations for your boat’s operation in local waters. Vessel Safety Checks will be available by appointment at the boat owner’s location in the Coos Bay, North Bend, Lakeside, and Bandon areas.

A safety check is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, at Englund’s Marine Supply in Charleston.

For additional information and to make arrangements for a vessel inspection, call 541-267-6152 or 541759-3193.

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RECREATION R E P O R T

NEWS AND NOTES ■ Steelhead fishing is picking up on the middle and upper Rogue River — and look for it to get better over the next couple of weeks.

■ Anglers have been catching good numbers of hatchery steelhead on the South Umpqua.

■ Early spring Chinook are being caught in the lower Umpqua and Rogue rivers.

■ Fishing for largemouth bass is starting to pick up in Tenmile Lakes.

■ Lost Creek Reservoir is a late winter/spring hot spot for trout anglers.

FISHING Tenmile Basin: steelhead, largemouth bass Steelhead fishing is open in the Tenmile Basin until April 30. Steelhead continue to move into the Eel Lake fish trap. Most of these fish are dark. There is bank fishing access at Spinreel Park, at the mouth of Eel Creek, and also along 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.

Fishing for largemouth bass is starting to pick up in Tenmile Lakes. Look for actively feeding fish along the shoreline in the warmer shallow water. Anglers will have the best success with slower moving lures.

Umpqua River: winter steelhead The South Umpqua is open for winter steelhead fishing. The number of steelhead has increased and should peak in early April. Most hatchery steelhead return to the South Umpqua, so anglers interested in harvesting a hatchery fish will be most successful in the south. The rain has improved conditions on the south. Both bank and boat anglers have been doing well and a good number of hatchery fish have been caught recently, especially between Canyonville and Lawson Bar. 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’s boat ramps are closed. Loon Lake was stocked last week with about 2,000 trout. The lake will be stocked with over 3,500 trout in the next couple weeks. A few may be just shy of legal size for harvest.

Coos County lakes/ponds: rainbow trout Empire Lakes were stocked last week for the second time this year with legal size trout. Bradley Lake and Empire Lakes also were stocked last week with “trophy” size trout. Johnson Mill Pond is scheduled to be stocked this week with “trophy” trout. Mingus Park Pond, Bradley Lake, Saunders Lake, Johnson Mill Pond, Powers Pond and Empire Lakes were all stocked with legal size trout earlier this month. Anglers have been catching trout by fishing Powerbait near the bottom or by casting spoons/spinners.

Coos River Basin: Dungeness crab, SEE REC | PAGE 7

Smokey Bear looked us straight in the eye to tell us round of succession.

“Only you can prevent forest fires.” But the stark images Fire has forever been a significant part of the ecology in those posters of total annihilation — only a few of western forests — our dry summers that contribute to charred slivers as far as the eye could see — is not an the conifers’ dominance also set the stage for forest fire. accurate picture.

A variety of fires of different intensities and patForest fires are justifiably frightening: we’re NATURE terns swept through our coastal region, too; a major fire in 1868 that started near Scottsburg concerned for valuable timber, scenic property, GUIDE cherished homes — and the lives of the people JOURNAL and spread south to Coos Bay leveled much of what is now the Elliott State Forest. trying to preserve them.

Prehistorically, though, such catastrophic And, yes, there are a few forest fires that burn fires were probably more the exception than the everything down to the ground.

But not all fires are created equal. rule. Catastrophic fires occurred less often because more regular small, cool fires cleared out Depending on conditions and fuel, forest fires can range from relatively cool fires that much of the tinder and kindling that would fuel quickly singe the surface, to more intense big, hot fires. understory fires, to catastrophic fires that engulf Certainly, wildlife can succumb to the flames as well as plants. However, large animals can entire mature trees. often escape small, cool, erratic, or slow-moving Too, a particular fire isn’t uniform. Weather, MARTY fires, and some small animals can hide out during topography and fuel drive fire behavior. Since GILES such events. Even when individuals of certain the topography and fuel can vary greatly in a species die in a fire, though, the population may small area, fire’s behavior can vary, too. Detailed benefit overall because the intrusion of fire maps and panoramic photos of burned landContributed graphic scapes nearly always show patchy effects of irregular fire increases the diversity of forest habitat. with different areas more or less burned.

In fact, the First People in our region managed the A variety of patchy fires burned much of the Oregon Coast Range over Such patchiness is a key trigger for valuable forest landscape by intentionally setting fires to control brush; the last three centuries, including this area, between Coos Bay and to improve wildlife habitat; and to encourage camas, Florence. diversity.

Fire can further benefit the forest. Less-catastrophic hazel and other edible or useful plants.

Map courtesy of Dr. Bob Zybach.

While we’ve worked hard during the last century to http://www.nwmapsco.com/ZybachB/DRAFT/PhD_Thesis/Chapter_4.htm#Map_4_09 fires free some of the elements for easier uptake by plants, trim back small plants and shrubs, and control suppress all fires, today “fire ecologists” and some disease and pests. While significant fires can kill small foresters endorse employing these natural processes by standing about the roles of fire in natural systems. trees, large trees of many species can endure the ground- using well-planned, prescribed fires as a long-term For information on how you can arrange an explohugging cool fires — later to thrive with the reduced dis- management tool. ration of our fascinating natural history, contact Giles at ease and competition. After even the hottest fires, Perhaps you’ve noticed? Ten or 15 years ago, Smokey 541-267-4027, mgiles@wavecrestdiscoveries.com, or though, pioneering plants and seedlings still sprout amid Bear began to admonish people to prevent “wild fires,” www.facebook.com/wavecrestdiscoveries. Questions the ashes to start the next forest generation, the next rather than “forest fires,” following the shift of under- and comments about local natural history are welcome.

REC Continued from Page 6 bay clams, steelhead, rockfish Steelhead fishing is open in the Coos Basin until April 30. Most anglers have put away their steelhead fishing gear even though there are still steelhead available to harvest but the majority of the fish will be dark and ready to spawn or post spawn fish. The best places to catch a hatchery steelhead this time of the year will be near the acclimation sites. In the Coos 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. Anglers wanting to fish the South Fork Coos River will need to pick up an access permit from the Weyerhaeuser Dellwood office.

Weyerhaeuser typically does not allow angling access after the end of March.

Anglers have been picking up rockfish and lingcod inside Coos Bay around the jetties and other submerged rockpiles. Fishing is usually best around slack tides.

Crabbing in Coos Bay continues to be slow.

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 also are 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 Rains over the past weekend currently have the steelhead entering rivers in the Coquille Basin at high water levels. The rivers should come into shape by the weekend. Fishing has been good on the North Fork and South Fork Coquille rivers the past couple of weeks. Steelhead fishing is open in the Coquille Basin until April 30.

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.

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 midsummer and fall. ODFW appreciates hunters’ assistance to establish wolves’ presence in Oregon; please report any wolf sightings or wolf sign to ODFW using the online reporting system.

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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 state Highway 42 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 others provide winter feeding areas for shorebirds of a variety of species. While most

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The western snowy plover is a native shore bird that lives on the beach year-round. Birds in Oregon are increasing in numbers from a record low 28 birds in 1992. The main reason for their decline was loss of habitat and predation. Snowy plovers need flat continuous areas of sand with no grass. They used to inhabit Oregon’s beaches up and down the coastline, but developments and beach grass have destroyed much of their habitat and increased predator numbers. 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.