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

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Bless your animals at Mingus Park COOS BAY — Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and Emmanuel Episcopal Church will be hosting a community “Blessing of Our Animal Friends” at 1 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Mingus Park playground area on North 10th Street in Coos Bay, rain or shine.

Pacific Cove Humane Society will take part in the celebration, providing treats for the pets in attendance.

The long-loved tradition of the Blessing of the Animals is said to originate with St. Francis of Assisi, of the 12th century. St. Francis is honored as the patron saint of animals and the environment, and preached that all living beings share a special connection in creation. Pastor Christy Close Erskine of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Coos Bay, and Pastor Jon Strasman of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, also in Coos Bay, will lead the service, afterward saying an individual blessing for each animal present and their human companions.

Pet owners are invited to bring their dogs and cats, as well as more unusual creatures, to the outdoor service. They are requested to have dogs on a leash and to be certain that they are friendly with other animals. Small animals, such as cats, birds and rabbits, should be brought in carriers. Photos of pets that would be too difficult to transport to the park may also be brought for a blessing.

For further information about the “Blessing of Our Animal Friends,” call Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 541-267-2347 or Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 541269-5829.

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Pets and people gathered for the 2013 annual community “Blessing of our Animal Friends” in Mingus Park.

Book Nook opens in Coquille

BACAPA welcomes former Braves pitcher CHARLESTON — Cole Rohrbough, former Atlanta Braves pitcher, will be the special guest at BACAPA’s 12th annual auction and dinner Saturday, Oct. 11. The Mill Casino-Hotel’s Salmon Room doors will open at 5 p.m. for Barview Area Charleston Area Parks Association’s silent auction. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the oral auction will begin at 7 p.m.

In addition to special guest Rohrbough, three of our founding board members will be honored as they move on to retirement. A special presentation about the progress at the Libby Lane ballpark will also be featured.

Tickets are available through the Facebook page or at Eventbrite.com, just search for 12th annual BACAPA dinner and auction. Individuals tickets are $35 and a table for 10 is $325.

Donations for the auction are still being accepted. Call Michelle Martin at 541-218-0105.

COQUILLE — The Friends of the Coquille Library Foundation will hold the grand opening for the Friends’ Corner Book Nook in the front office of the Coquille Historical Museum, 199 N. Central Ave., for four days in early October.

The bookstore will be open from noon-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, and Friday, Oct. 3; from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4; and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5.

The Friends of the Coquille Public Library Foundation plans to open the bookstore four weekends a year. The Coquille Historical Society has allowed the use of the space for the bookstore.

All proceeds from the book sale will go toward helping build a new library in Coquille.

For more information, call the Coquille Public Library at 541-396-2166.

Set the date for holiday craft fair NORTH BEND — Bay Area Church of the Nazarene Women’s Ministries 11th annual craft fair will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the church fellowship hall, 1850 Clark St., in North Bend.

Anyone interested in a table should call Donna Morrow at 541-991-2124.

BANDON — An array of talent will be featured in the seventh annual Bandon Feeds the Hungry variety show and silent auction, to be held at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW. Mike Dempsey and Neal Davis will act as masters of ceremonies. Anyone who caught them at the Art for the Heart fundraiser last spring will recall their quick-witted humor. The show will be shorter than in the past and the theme for the evening will be food, of course!

This year’s acts include members of the 2014 Cranberry Court; Passin’ Notes; the Gold Coast Chorus; the popular high school barbershop quintet the Overtones; Brendan Fisher playing and singing with his unique one-man band (think Dick VanDyke from “Mary Poppins”); Marlo Dance Studio tap dancers; young dancer Rachelle Maxon; violinists Ben and Isabella Bean; Autumn Moss-Strong, singing; guitarist, harpist and

singer Candace Kreitlow; folk/bluegrass performers Kenny Croes and Bob Shaffar of Kenny, Rob and Bob; Lori Straley accompanied by pianist Cynthia Mohroko; guitarist and singer Dave Takahashi with original music; Susan Christiansen, proprietor of Chubby Girl Cheesecakes, singing and playing guitar; and some surprise performers.

There also will be a silent auction with many items and gift certificates donated by local merchants and individuals, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and a delicious snack bar with refreshments provided by E.A.T. “Be sure to attend our show and remember to bring a nonperishable food item and be eligible for door prizes given throughout the evening,” said organizer Amy Moss Strong.

Tickets are $12 each for adults and $10 for seniors and students, available beginning Sept. 15 at Bandon

Purses for Nurses fundraiser returns COOS BAY — The fifth annual Purses for Nurses auction is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Saturday Oct. 11, at St. Monica Catholic Church, Fellowship Hall, 357 S. Sixth St., Coos Bay. Purses filled with donations from local businesses are auctioned to raise money for women’s health services, which are provided through Coos County Public Health. The event is hosted by the Coos County Friends of Public Health, with support from underwriting sponsors, The Coquille Indian Tribe, Umpqua Bank, First Community Credit Union and Bay Cities Ambulance. Tickets are $25. Call for reservations, 541-751-2419.

Mercantile, Bandon True Value Hardware, WinterRiver Books, Begin Agains and at the door on show night.

“Sixty-five percent of Bandon schoolchildren are eligible for free and reduced meals and the five food assistance programs in Bandon distribute or feed hundreds of people each month, so the need locally among all age groups is great,” Moss Strong said.

All proceeds from Bandon Feeds the Hungry will be split evenly between the five food assistance programs in Bandon: Bandon Senior Nutrition (Senior Meals), Coastal Harvest Gleaners, E.A.T. (Everyone at the Table), Good Neighbors Food Bank and Restoration Church Food Pantry.

Those wishing for more information, or to donate money, silent auction items or door prizes can call Moss Strong at 541-290-9989.

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Call to ballerinas COOS BAY — Dance Umbrella for South Coast Oregon has brought performances to stages, schools, conferences and senior centers throughout Coos County. Each fall, DUSCO sponsors open auditions for Eugene Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” This holiday classic delights audiences while giving young dancers the opportunity to perform on stage with professionals.

The 2014 Nutcracker auditions will be Sunday, Oct. 5, at Pacific School of Dance.

The information packet and participation agreement are available online at http://www.dusco.org.

Performances: Eugene Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Florence Events Center. The same cast of local youth dancers will perform in Coos Bay and at Dance Umbrella sponsored shows at the Hales Center for the Performing Arts.

Eugene Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at The Hales Center for the Performing Arts.

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Classes & Workshops MONDAY, SEPT. 29 Library2Go Ebook Workshop 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library Cedar Room, 525 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay. Valid library card, email address, and wireless device with network accessibility required. 541-2691101

TUESDAY, SEPT. 30 Advanced Watercolor on Yupo Paper with Pat Cink 1-4 p.m., Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Class is limited to 6-12 adults. Cost is $55 for CAM members and $60 to others. Register online at www.coosart.org, by calling 541-267-3901 or emailing sldonaldson@coosart.org.

Mandarin Chinese for Beginners 4-6 p.m., SWOCC Curry Campus, 29392 Ellensburg, Gold Beach. Cost is $47.50, text books available. Class meets for 11 weeks. 541-247-2741 SWOCC Orchestra Class 5:30-7:30 p.m., SWOCC Empire Hall Music Department, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Open to high school and older, all orchestra instruments.

College credit available with registration otherwise just show up. Meets most Tuesdays through Dec. 15. 541-396-5674 General Investing Course 6-7 p.m., Southwestern Oregon Community College Stensland Hall 203, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Class with Erin Johnson costs $35. Register at 541-888-7328.

Real Estate Broker License Course 6-9 p.m., Southwestern Oregon Community College Stensland Hall 202, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Class with Linda Forbes meets Tuesdays for 10 weeks. Cost is $600. Register at 541-888-7328.

THURSDAY, OCT. 2 Conversational French Advanced 3:30-5:20 p.m. or Beginning 5:30-7:20 p.m., SWOCC Stensland Hall Room 201, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Cost is $50. Class continues until Dec. 11. Register online at www.socc.edu/communityed or call 541888-7328.

Coquille Valley Genealogy Club Workshop 7-8 p.m., Myrtle Point Public Library, 435 Fifth

St., Myrtle Point. Guest: Frank Smoot of Coos Historical and Maritime Museum.

Round Dance Lessons 7-8:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay. $3 each lesson. First class Cha-cha.

Lessons continue through Dec. 18. 541-2903736 or 541-266-9714

SATURDAY, OCT. 4 USCG Auxiliary Boat Oregon Class 8 a.m.-5:15 p.m. U S Coast Guard Station, 63450 Kingfisher Drive, Charleston Marina. Cost is $15.

Registration is required, call 541-267-6152.

Participants will qualify for the required Boater Education Card (mandatory for operation of all vessels with 10 horsepower or greater).

Diabetes & Obesity Walk for Wellness 9 a.m., Mingus Park, 600 N. 10th St., Coos Bay. Learn about blood sugar, blood pressure and body mass index. Music, prizes, food demonstrations and education. Registration and health screening begins at 9 a.m. For information, visit www.southcoastdiabetes.org.

Learn to cook with grains MYRTLE POINT — Cooking with grains, nuts, seeds and legumes is the topic of the next Coos County Master Food Preservers workshop at the OSU Extension Service in Myrtle Point.

Learn where to purchase, store and use these delicious and nutritious foods. Samples will be shared, as will ideas on how to use the foods in cooking and baking. Glutenfree ideas will also be discussed.

The workshop will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at 631 Alder St., in Myrtle Point. Cost is $10 at the door.

The final workshop of the season, Handmade Holidays (formerly called Gifts from the Kitchen), will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. Cost for that workshop is $15. Reserve your seat now by calling the Extension Service at 541-572-5263, ext. 292.

Movies A Most Wanted Man — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 4:15, 9:20

Dolphin Tale 2 — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 12:15, 2:55; 5:45; 8:30

Guardians of the Galaxy — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 12:30, 3:20, 6:10, 9:00

If I Stay — PG-13

Enjoy lunchtime to music COOS BAY – The Coos Bay Public Library will once again provide the popular “A Little Lunch Music” series in celebration of Oregon Days of Culture. Live music will be performed from noon1:30 p.m. in the Myrtlewood Room from Monday through Friday, Oct. 6-10. Attendees are invited to bring their lunch or purchase a modestly priced bowl of soup plus bread provided by Black Market Gourmet to help support the library foundation.

The Monday-Friday performers will be: ■ Monday, Oct. 6: An eclectic mixture of Swing standards from the ‘20s, ‘30s and ‘40s from Contra Swings featuring Jennifer Sordyl on fiddle and Don Berg on guitar.

■ Tuesday, Oct. 7: Marshfield High School Vocal Ensemble New Horizons directed by Allison Bassett.

■ Wednesday, Oct. 8: Wee Willie and the Auld Cuifs play Celtic, sort of Celtic, and not at all Celtic songs of Halloween and Autumn (William Crombie, John Jones, Stacy Rose, Gail Elber and Howard Crombie).

Thursday, Oct. 9: Jazz by the BeckstromCorbett Unit with Tom Beckstrom on vibes and marimba and Fred Corbett on electric bass and vocals.

• Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 2:50, 8:05

October at the Egyptian Theatre

• Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 4:25, 9:30 ■ Thursday, Oct. 2 — 7:30 p.m. Uncle Buck (1989)

Friday, Oct. 3 — 6 p.m. Octoberfish Movie & Music ■ Saturday, Oct. 4 — 7:30 p.m. Uncle Buck (1989) ■ Sunday, Oct. 5 — 2 p.m. Casablanca (1942) ■ Thursday, Oct. 9 — 7:30 p.m. The Breakfast Club ■ Saturday, Oct. 11 — 7:30 p.m. The Breakfast Club ■ Sunday, Oct. 12 — 2 p.m. West Side Story (1961) ■ Thursday, Oct. 16 — 7:30 p.m. The Pink Panther (1963) Wear pink!

■ Friday, Oct. 17 — 7:30 p.m. The Pink Panther (1963) Wear pink!

■ Saturday, Oct. 18 — 7:30 p.m. The Pink Panther (1963) Wear pink!

■ Sunday, Oct. 19 — 2 p.m. The Blob (1958) ■ Thursday, Oct. 23 — 7:30 p.m. Ghostbusters (1984) ■ Saturday, Oct. 25 — 7:30 p.m. Ghostbusters (1984) ■ Sunday, Oct. 26 — 2 p.m. The Mummy (1932) ■ Thursday, Oct. 30 — 7:30 p.m. Halloween (1978) ■ Friday, Oct. 31 — 7:30 p.m. Halloween (1978) ■

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 12:20, 5:25

The Boxtrolls 3D — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 8:oo • Redwood Cinema: S: 1:00

The Boxtrolls 2D — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Tu: 12:35, 3:05, 5:35 • Redwood Cinema: Su: 1:00; S-Su: 4:00, S-Th: 7:00; W: 2:00

The Drop — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 4:05, 9:25

The Equalizer — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th:12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:05

The Giver — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 1:50, 7:000

The Hundred-Foot Journey — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 1:15, 6:40

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Friday, Oct. 10: Folk, country and bluegrass by Kenny, Bob & Rob (Kenny Croes, Bob Shaffar and Rob Hamilton.)

This free public event is sponsored by the Friends of Coos Bay Public Library and Coos Bay Public Library Foundation. For more information, call the library at 541-269-1101 or visit http://coosbaylibrary.org.

Lucy — R

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For information, visit www.egyptian-theatre.org.

Egyptian Theatre is located at 229 S. Broadway, Coos Bay

The Maze Runner — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 12:45, 3:35, 6:25, 9:15 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 1:00, 4:00; S-Th: 7:00; W: 2:00

This is Where I Leave You — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 1:10, 3:45, 6:20, 8:50

Walk Among the Tombstones — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 12:25, 3:10, 5:55, 8:45

When the Game Stands Tall — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 1:40; S-W: 6:45 Pony Village Cinema, North Bend: 541-756-3447 Redwood Cinema, Brookings: 541-412-7575

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Redhead Express returns COOS BAY — Live on Stage brings Nashville-based Redhead Express, a group that first developed their stage identity as a family band, performing with their parents and three brothers.

“The Walker Family” created a national fan base through their relentless touring and award-winning residencies in Branson, Mo. The family originally launched their musical exploits from Alaska.

The Redhead Express will deliver their bluegrass-tinged roots music at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, the Marshfield High School Auditorium in Coos Bay. A limited number of tickets for this performance are available $15 for adults and $10 for students.

Season tickets to Coos County Community Concert Association 2014-2015 series are now available; subscriptions to the five-concert lineup are $45, $15 for students. For more information, please contact Mike Gordon at 541-269-1272 or visit the Coos County Community Concert Association’s website at www.cccca.com Redhead Express comprises Kendra, LaRae, Alisa and Meghan, now performing as a quartet. Their budding recording career is unfolding under the tutelage of Nashville producer Paul Worley, known for working with Lady Antebellum and Martina McBride. Their grassroots pop reflects both their upbringing and the practical sensibilities of sibling performers; it also happens to be the newest wave of popular music. The band is a self-contained unit; each sister is a vocalist and instrumentalist performing on guitar, banjo/dobro, fiddle and bass.

The Coos County Community Concert Association has been presenting world-class entertainment to the Coos Bay area since 1937. The CCCCA is an all–volunteer, subscription-based organization offering an affordably-priced concert series each year. Styles and genres include ensemble and solo instrumentalists, Chinese acrobats, jazz and dance troupes.

Live On Stage Inc. provides excellent, affordable, entertainment attractions and support services to an American community of concert presenters.

Dress for Oktoberfest FLORENCE — Dress up in your best German attire and the fun — join “Gemutlichkeit!” Authentic German food, beer and entertainment will be staples at the fourth annual Oktoberfest hosted by the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce.

On Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Florence Events Center on Quince Street there will be three German bands, Scandinavian dancers and Polka playing accordions for a full day of family entertainment. Local nonprofits will serve German bier, brats, plus local wines, and other delicious authentic German food, available during the entire festival.

Admission is $5 starting at 11 a.m. Kids 12 and under are free.

Enjoy pancake breakfast hosted by the Florence Kiwanis Club from 8-11 a.m. along with an all day festival pass for just $10. Tickets are available at the door.

The Leinenkugel Girls will provide games and prizes from 2–5 p.m.

Authentic German music by Meg Graf and John Klobas, popular and well-known musicians in the region, the oompah band sound of The Happy Five and into the evening with the Skandia Leikarringen dance group out of Junction City, as well as Sam’s Polka Gems and Die Oberkrainer.

Activities for the little ones will include balloon tying and face painting throughout the day.

Place your bet on the second

annual Weiner Dog Races in the afternoon when the shortlegged little dogs will be racing.

Tickets, more information and a full entertainment lineup can be found at www.florencechamber.com.

Attend church service live from Dallas BANDON — Find answers to your questions about the purpose and meaning of life. At 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 5, Bandon’s Sprague Theatre will simulcast Greg Laurie live from Dallas, Texas.

The live video feed will include music from Mercy Me and Phil Wickham.

All are invited to attend, there is no charge.

For more information, call 541-347-6095, or go to harvestamerica.com.

Logos Players dinner theater and dessert to help Maslow Project COOS BAY — The Logos Players will present their 12th dinner theater, a 1906 family comedy “Ah, Wilderness!” written by Eugene O’Neill, the production is a humorous recollection of his youth and some of the universal struggles he had with his parents.

Dinner will begin at 5:45 p.m. and the performance at 7 p.m.

Friday and Saturday with the traditional dessert auction between acts. Cost for Friday and Saturday dinner theater will be $12 for adults and $7.50 for children under 12 years old.

Sunday performances will begin at 2 p.m. Productions are Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 at Gloria

Dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. Cost for matinee performances will be, $10 for adults and and $6 children. Half of all proceeds will go to the Maslow Project, a community resource for homeless and needy youth.

For tickets, call the church office at 541-267-2347. Seating is first come first served.

“A jug of wine, a loaf of bread and thou. ...in the wilderness.”

This well-known verse, written by a Persian poet nearly 1,000 years ago, is the philosophy embraced by a young high school graduate in the early American theater classic, “Ah, Wilderness!”

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GO! Calendar of Events SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 Carla Mayse Fundraiser Carwash 8 a.m.-5 p.m., behind Les Schwab, 484 N. Central, Coquille. Proceeds go to the Mayse family.

Myrtle Point Harvest Festival 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Spruce Street, Myrtle Point. Show ‘N Shine participants line up. Activities include live music, kids activities, steak feed and more. Cruise 5-7 p.m.

SWOCC New Student Check-in and Welcome 9 a.m., Hales Center for the Performing Arts, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Port Orford Farmers Market 9 a.m.-noon, Port Orford Community Coop, 812 Oregon St., Port Orford.

Fourth Annual Stand Up for the Bay on Estuary Day 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Coos Bay Boardwalk Waterfront, U.S. Highway 101 and Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay. Family-friendly event on the water. http://coosbay.surfrider.org Old Town Marketplace 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 250 First St. SW, Bandon. Farmers and artisans on the waterfront.

SOLVE Beach and Riverside Cleanup 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Register online at www.solveoregon.org, or by calling 503-844-9571, ext. 332.

Coast Community Health Center Open House 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 1010 First St. SE, Bandon. Meet the entire health team, tours, free first aid kits, ribbon cutting and picnic in the parking lot. 541-347-2529 Dahlia Day at Shore Acres 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Shore Acres State Park, 89039 Cape Arago Highway, Charleston. Southern Oregon Dahlia Society will host a display and experts will be on hand in the Garden House. Refreshments will be served. Parking $5.

Marshfield High School Heritage Hall Ribbon Cutting and Open House 2-4 p.m., Marshfield High School main gym, 10th and Ingersoll, Coos Bay. Committee members will be available to answer questions. 541297-2471 Coquille High School Hall of Fame Banquet and Auction 5 p.m., Coquille Community Building, 115 N. Birch, Coquille. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Cost: Table for eight $100, single $15, pair $25 and children 12 and younger $5. 541-297-7126 Shake, Rattle & Roll Fundraiser 5-10 p.m., North Bend Community Center, 2222 Broadway, North Bend. Tickets $45, call 541-888-1048, at Women’s Safety Resource Center Outreach Office or Leaf’s Tree House. Silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing. Swing lessons 4-5 p.m.

required. 541-808-4597

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1 Coos Bay Farmers Market 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Downtown Coos Bay on Central Avenue.

Preschool Storytime 11 a.m., Reedsport Branch Library, 395 Winchester Ave., Reedsport. Stories and crafts. 541-271-3500 Business Connection Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Mill Casino, Salmon Room, 3201 Tremont St., North Bend. No host buffet $12.

Guests: TBA. RSVP, 541-266-0868.

Coos Bay Garden Club Meeting 1-2:30 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. Guest: Chris Foltz, pumpkin carving.

541-756-4285

SUNDAY, SEPT. 28 Oktoberfest Dinner and Festival 3-6 p.m., Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2250 16th St., North Bend. Authentic German fare, drink and live music. Meals: single $10, senior $8, $30 families and under 5 eat free with an adult. Proceeds benefit church youth programs.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 30 Bingo 6:45 p.m., Masonic Lodge 140, 2002 Union Ave., North Bend.

Refreshments available.

Music on the Bay Starlight Series Concert: Toyz, It’s a Rock Show 7

THURSDAY, OCT. 2 Coast Range Forest Watch Public Meeting 6-8 p.m., North Bend Public Library small conference room, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend. http://coastrangeforestwatch.org/

FRIDAY, OCT. 3 Holy Redeemer’s Rummage Sale 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2250 16th St., North Bend.

Old Town Marketplace 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 250 First St. SW, Bandon. Farmers and artisans on the waterfront.

Downtown Coos Bay Wine Walk 5-7:30 p.m. Start at Coos Bay Visitor Information Center, 50 Central Ave. Map & glass $10. Proceeds benefit RSVP and Neighbor 2 Neighbor Mediation Services. 541-269-1222 ext.

248 Sixth Annual Chair-ty 5-7 p.m., Time Bomb Exchange, 175 S. Third St., Coos Bay. Meet local artists with Chair-ity pieces 6-7 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 4

SWOCC New Student Welcome EXPO and BBQ noon, SWOCC Union Square, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay.

p.m., Mingus Park, 600 N. 10th St., Coos Bay. Walk or carpool and bring a chair.

Gold Coast Men’s Chorus Christmas and Beyond 7:15-9:15 p.m., Marshfield High School chorus room, 10th and Ingersoll, Coos Bay. Men’s four part harmony for the holidays until Dec. 27. Reading music not

on m l a s n a e c o o g n a c You or rock fishing!

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BETTY KAY CHARTERS ““In the h Charleston Ch les Boat Basin””

541-888-9021

Port Orford Farmers Market 9 a.m.-noon, Port Orford Community Co-op, 812 Oregon St., Port Orford.

Holy Redeemer’s Rummage Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2250 16th St., North Bend.

Old Town Marketplace 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 250 First St. SW, Bandon. Farmers and artisans on the waterfront.

OctoberFish Noon-8 p.m., Charleston Marina. “Tuna Guy’s” Challenge, food, spirits, art and music. Admission is $1 or 3 cans of food. Proceeds benefit Charleston Food Bank. dross@orcca.us Coos Art Museum Fall Fling Fundraiser — A Speakeasy Mystery 5-8 p.m., Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Buffet dinner and silent auction. Dress in Roaring ‘20s. Members $35 and others $40. RSVP at 541-267-3901.

Harvest Moon Art Auction 6-9 p.m., Coquille Community Building, 115 N. Birch, Coquille. Local craft beer, wine and fine snack. Featured art

by Wes Whitman and Leslie Thallon.

Cost $15 or two for $25. Preview art a week prior. Art sale proceeds go to The River Walk.

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2014 State of the Coast!

CHARLESTON — State of the Coast is the coastal conference where everybody from scientists to students to industry to citizens can learn, network and engage in the current and future state of Oregon’s marine environment.

The one-day conference, Saturday, Oct. 25, planned by Oregon Sea Grant, includes informative talks on current marine science and policy: El Niño, sea star wasting syndrome, coastal energy, local food on the coast, hazards and more. Join us for seafood cooking demonstrations, student research presentations, hands-on learning and fun at the Florence Events Center.

Keynote speaker is author Paul Greenberg.

Greenberg is the James Beard award-winning author of the New York Times bestseller “Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food.” A regular contributor to the New York Times’ opinion page, magazine, dining section, and book review, Greenberg lectures widely on seafood and ocean sustainability.

Beard’s latest book, “American Catch,” looks closely at American seafood. Did you know that almost 90 percent of the seafood Americans eat comes from abroad? Paul will be talking about how it’s time to support local U.S. seafood.

State of the Coast is Oregon’s coastal conference for everyone!

For more information and to register: www.stateofthecoast.com.

ODFW to host public meetings on commercial nearshore fishery NEWPORT — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will discuss the commercial black and blue rockfish and nearshore fisheries at three public meetings in Brookings, Port Orford and Pacific City in late September and early October.

Geared primarily to commercial fishers with black and blue rockfish and nearshore permits, the agenda for the meetings includes a review of the 2014 season to date, updates from the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC), a review of the process for setting the 2015 regulations and an opportunity for the industry and others to comment on the state management for the 2015 season.

For 2015, the PFMC has proposed harvest reductions to blue and other nearshore rockfish, changes to lingcod trip limits in winter months, and a reorganization of the other fish stock complex.

Meeting dates and locations are listed below. All meetings will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

■ Monday, Sept. 29, Best Western, 16008 Boat Basin Rd., Brookings.

■ Tuesday, Sept. 30, Port Orford Library, 1421 Oregon St. (U.S. Highway 101), Port Orford.

■ Thursday, Oct. 2, Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiawanda Dr., Pacific City.

For additional information about the upcoming meetings, contact Brett Rodomsky at 541-867-0300, ext. 291; or Troy Buell at 541-867-0300, ext. 225.

R E P O R T Weekend fishing tips This fall is the time to fish Rogue watershed reservoirs by float tube, kayak or raft! Fish are still available despite very low water levels at sites managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Cooling water temperatures should mean good fishing over the next month or more.

■ On the lower Rogue, half-pounders are spread throughout the river and with new Chinook entering the river day, salmon fishing also is picking up.

■ Summer trout anglers can have success fishing the deeper waters of Applegate and Lost Creek reservoirs, fishing Lost Creek upstream of the Highway 62 bridge, or fishing the river upstream of Lost Creek Reservoir.

■ Clamming has been excellent during low tides near Charleston, and off Cape Arago Highway and Clam Island.

■ Chinook salmon fishing continues to be good on the Coos with anglers catching Chinook from the U.S. Highway 101 Bridge all the way up to the forks of the Millicoma and South Coos rivers.

Warm temperatures increase stress on fish With summer temperatures heating up throughout the state, anglers should take special care when catching and releasing fish.

■ Fish early in the mornings when water temperatures are lower.

■ Fish in lakes and reservoirs with deep waters that provide a cooler refuge for fish.

■ Use barbless hooks, land fish quickly and keep them in the water as much as possible in order to minimize stress. Anglers who keep the fish in the water when looking for finmarks or taking photos are leaders in stewardship of the resource.

■ Shift your fishing efforts to higher elevation mountain lakes and streams where water temperatures often remain cool.

Target warmwater species, such as bass, bluegill and crappie, that are available in many lakes and reservoirs statewide. However, even warmwater fish can feel the effects of the heat and anglers should try to land and release them as quickly as possible.

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Fishing Coos County lakes/ponds: trout Bradley Lake is scheduled to be stocked with fall “trophy” trout during the week of Sept. 29. Saunders Lake, Powers Pond and Empire Lakes are scheduled to be stocked during the week of Oct. 6.

Coos River Basin: Dungeness crab, bay clams, trout, salmon Trout season is open in the Coos Basin rivers until Oct. 31. The daily limit of trout in streams is two fish over 8 inches and anglers can now use bait in all streams and rivers in the Coos Basin.

Chinook salmon fishing has been good on the incoming tide the past week for anglers trolling cut plug herring. The best fishing for Chinook has been from the U.S. Highway 101 bridge all the way up to the forks of the

Millicoma and South Coos rivers. There were lots of jacks caught over the past week but several 20-30 pound Chinook also. The wild coho season opened in the Coos Basin on Sept. 15. There are several coho from the jetties to near the railroad bridge on the north side of the bay.

Trolling a pink spinner is a good way to catch coho. The daily bag limit for wild (unclipped) coho is one per day and two for the season.

Crabbing in Coos Bay has been good with boat crabbers picking up limits. The best crabbing has been near the jetties but crabbers are getting legal size crab all the way up to the BLM Boat Ramp.

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 Highway, and Clam Island.

There are also good places to dig clams even on positive low tides in Coos Bay. For more information on shellfish in Coos Bay click on the following link: Shellfish Assessment of Coastal Oregon. Before any shellfish harvest trip, make sure to check the Oregon Department of Agriculture website for any updates.

Coquille River Basin: trout, smallmouth bass, salmon, crabbing Trout season is open in the Coquille Basin rivers until Oct. 31. The daily limit of trout in streams is two fish over 8 inches and anglers can now use bait in all streams and rivers in the Coquille Basin.

Chinook salmon fishing has been slow/decent in the lower Coquille River up to Bear Creek for anglers trolling cut plug herring. The wild coho season opened in the Coquille Basin on Sept. 15. Fishing should pick up in the next couple of weeks.

Anglers are catching a few smallmouth bass in the mainstem and South Fork Coquille rivers. Small spinners or jigs have been working well to catch smallmouth bass.

There is no size limit or bag limit on the number of smallmouth bass you can keep in the Coquille River Basin.

Crabbing has been good in the lower Coquille estuary.

Dock crabbers are picking up a few legal-sized Dungeness crab at Weber’s Pier along the waterfront in Bandon.

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trout. The lake is also providing good fishing for crappie, bluegill and bass. The boat ramps will be open through early fall.

Sixes River: cutthroat trout Cutthroat fishing has been good in the estuary when the weather has cooperated. Best access is at Cape Blanco State Park, but it can be very windy so anglers should check the weather and try to fish early morning.

Tenmile Basin: yellow perch, largemouth bass A blue green algae advisory has been issued for Tenmile Lakes. The lake remains open for fishing, but the Department of Human Services provides recommendations for how the public can protect themselves and their pets.

Yellow perch are biting on nightcrawlers or jigs tipped with a worm in Tenmile Lakes. Yellow perch will be moving towards the deep water (20 feet) and concentrating in big schools. Sometimes anglers need to try several spots before finding the bigger fish. There are lots of smaller yellow perch that anglers have to sort through to catch enough keepers for a meal. Some of the keeper yellow perch are more than 12 inches long.

Largemouth bass fishing has been good. Most of the bass are being caught in deep water associated with cover like submerged logs or vegetation. Crankbaits and plastics like senkos or brushhogs have been working to catch bass. As the water temperatures cool the bass will move into shallower water will bite all day long.

Umpqua River, south: trout, smallmouth bass The South Umpqua is open for trout and smallmouth bass through Sept. 15. Check the regulations for gear and harvest restrictions. Water levels are low, so boaters will want to check the flows or consider using rubber rafts.

The South Umpqua will be closed for all fishing

through Nov. 30.

Winchester Bay: Chinook The wild coho retention from the jetty to the Scottsburg Bridge opened Sept. 15, with a one per day, two in the aggregate limit. The season has a 2,000 coho quota, so will be open until the quota is filled or through Nov. 30. Harvest information will be posted regularly on the ODFW website.

Winchester Bay has been good for Chinook and coho fishing in the ocean. The fish have entered the river too and good numbers and Chinook are being caught up to Dean Creek. Some Chinook are also already moving upstream.

Bank anglers at Half Moon Bay and Osprey Point are beginning to have good success.

The 2014 Crab Bounty Hunt is now running in Winchester Bay until 2 p.m., Sept. 30. A valid shellfish license is required and tagged crab need to be taken to the Sportsman Cannery to be registered. Fishing for bottomfish in the Triangle and South jetty has been successful. Crabbing has been good recently.

For your viewing pleeasure Sea bird numbers are high along the Oregon coast this time of year. Many of these birds are here to nest and brood young, others are here to feed on fish and other forage that moves close to shore in the summer months.

Examples of birds that are here for nesting are common murres and cormorants (three species). The best place to see the birds that are here for nesting are near rocky headlands and offshore islands. Coquille Point in Bandon is a great place to find both of these habitats. The number of common murres, pigeon guillemots, cormorants and other nesting sea birds is impressive.

Birds that are here for foraging include California brown pelicans, cormorants and Western grebes. Great places to watch these birds and their activities are Coos Bay, near Charleston and the Coquille Bay near the harbor in Bandon. Feeding birds can be seen diving on bait fish in the bay and sometimes working in unison to corral fish near shore. Occasionally other animals get in on the action when foraging birds have located bait fish.

Seals, sea lions, porpoise and even whales will go after these fish as birds are mounting attacks from above.

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 lookout, 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 trouble, contact your local ODFW office to report the animal or contact the Marine Mammal Stranding Network an 800-452-7888.

Early migrating shore birds are already beginning to show up on local beaches and mud flats in the bays.

Numbers will increase as fall approaches and species composition of flocks will change. For the birder who wants to maximize the number of species seen in a season now is a good time to start checking areas where shore birds congregate to see the species involved with the early migration. Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge is probably the best place in Coos County to see these birds. The Bandon Marsh Unit is located immediately north of Bandon and is probably the best part of the refuge to visit for shore bird observation. Otherwise mud flats in Coos Bay, Winchester Bay (Douglas County) and the Coquille Bay are great places to check.

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