September 1
thru
September 30 |
ART AT THE LIBRARY
Coos Bay Library
6th and Anderson
The library displays art work each month this month they are featuring art work on the
Walls: Jerry Baron, Drawings
Lobby: Bob Hergert, Scrimshaw
For more information call the library at 541-269-1101
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September
1 |
Birding at South Slough
8:00-10:00am
Join a South Slough interpreter and venture into the reserve in search of
winged wildlife. $1.00 per birder. Held the first Saturday of
each month from 8:00- 10:00am. South Slough National Estuarine
Research Reserve For more information contact the reserve at
541-888-5558 or www.SouthSloughEstuary.org
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September
1 |
3rd Annual Sunset Bay Trail Run
10:00am
Sunset Bay State Park
1M, 4M, 15km challenging, hilly. Shirts and Awards. For more information call Patrick Myers at 541-290-7530 or Lawrence Cheal at 541-751-7999. or visit www.southcoastruningclub.com |
September
4 |
Coos County Cultural Coalition
Noon
Coos Bay Visitor Information Center
For more information contact Cory Smith at cbcory@fontrier.com
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September
4 |
Music on the Bay
7:00pm
Mingus Park
Free Concerts in the park every tuesday evening. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and picnic or buy food there. Shuttles are free from Blossom Gulch School, Coos Art Museum and Old City Hall, Dancing in designated area, This is a non smoking event.
For more information www.musiconthe bay.com |
September
7 |
First Friday Wine Walk
Downtown Coos Bay,
5:00-7:00pm,
Wine walk starts at various
locations each month. This months wine walk starts at Coos Bay Visitor Information Center. Commemorative wine
glasses will be sold for $10 each with proceeds benefiting local non-profit
groups. Visit various downtown businesses to taste wine and shop.
Maps are available. For more information contact Cindy Rawlings at
The World newspaper, 541-269-1222, ext. 289. www.theworldlink.com |
September
1 thru 3 |
Labor Day Regatta
Friday- Pre social. Race starts at 11:00am both
Saturday and Sunday. 10'-26' sailing. North Ten Mile Lake, Lakeside
for more information contact Tom Benz at 541-756-3201 |
September
4 |
Point Man Ministries Outpost 101
7:00pm
Foursquare Church at 5th and Donnelly
We are "Veterans serving Veterans" and our motto is "Don't Forget Your Buddy". PM OP 101 placed the large flagpole at Hwy 101 and Commercial and we also constructed the "David Dewett Veterans Memorial Wayside" north of Horsefall Beach Rd on Hwy 101. Why not come down and join us. |
September
5 |
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce WBC Lunch
Forum
The Mill Casino-Hotel Salmon Room
11:30 - 1:00
Program: Sen. Joanne Verger- Legislative Landscape 2011-2012
Bring your business cards and network with fellow Chamber members.
Enter the drawing for a free lunch. Winner of the 50/50/drawing
will win a cash prize.
RSVP to the Chamber at 266-0868. |
September
5 |
Spend the Day in the Woods with a
Forester
Explore Coos County's forest guided tour through a working
forest with a professional forester. Bring your kids and your
questions. FREE ADMISSION WOODS TOUR Tours are from 1:00- 4:30 pm
every Wednesday Free transportation is provided departing from the
Coos Bay Visitor Information Center. Info and sign up: Coos Bay
Visitor Information Center at 541-269-0215 or toll free 1-800-824-8486. |
September
5 |
Downtown Farmer's Market
9:00am-3:00pm
Downtown Coos Bay on Central
Farm Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more! Call Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215 for general information. Vendors should call the Coos Bay Downtown Association at 541-266-9706. Visit www.CoosBayDowntown.org for more information or vendor applications.
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September
7 |
Coos Bay Library Monthly Readers Book Group
6:00-7:30pm
Coos Bay Public Library Cedar Room
LEARNING TO SWIM by Sara J. Henry
If you would like to be part of this group or want more information call the library at 541-269-1101 |
September
7 |
Fit Friday Hike
10:00-11:30
Each hike will range from 2-4 miles along trails of the Reserve. (free)
All programs begin at the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Interpretive Center unless otherwise noted. Please call (541-888-5558) to pre-register and confirm all programs. Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather. Activities fees and donations cover materials and are used by the Fir ends of South Slough Reserve, Inc. in support of the Reserve. The Interpretive Center, located 4 miles south of Charleston on Seven Devils Road, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:30pm. Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk. For more information visit us at www.southsloughestuary.org
For more information call the slough at 541-888-5558
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September
7-9 |
Cranberry Festival & Street Rod Show
Old Town Bandon.
Call Bandon Visitor Center for more information at 541-347-9616
www.bandon.com |
September
8 |
Scotty Brown Memorial Run
Time and Location to Be Announced
for more information call Roy
Mollier 541-297-6669
Visit the web site at www.SouthCoastRunningClub.com |
September
8 |
South Coast Striders
Blue Ridge Trails
Short Hike: 2 mile hike combining Slugfest and portions of the NCCC trails. Moderate
Long Hike: Don Luce will lead a 5 mile loop hike combining 5 trails. Rated moderate. We will leave from the Coos Bay Visitor Information Center at 9:15am and caravan to the trail head. For more information call Bay Area Hospital at 541-269-8077 or Don Luce at southcoaststriders@gmail.com
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September
8 & 9 |
10th Annual Mill-luck Salmon Celebration
The Mill Casino Hotel
A celebration of Native American and Coquille Tribal culture on Oregon's Coos Bay. Native American concert with Pow Wow Comedy, dancing, drumming, traditional Salmon bake, canoe races, demonstrations, vendor booths, educational displays and more. For more information call the Mill at 541-756-8800 or www.themillcasino.com
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September
8 & 9 |
Dahlia Show
Pony Village Mall North Bend
During Mall Hours
For more information contact Paulette at 541-267-0740
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September
8 |
Second Saturday Plant Sale
10:00 to 4:00
Pony Village Mall
Sea Breeze Harmony Chorus. Come browse our high-quality vegetable and flower starts and healthy house plants. Proceeds of the sale help the chorus buy music and attend events. Sea Breeze Harmony Chorus is a 17-member women's a cappella chorus that is part of Sweet Adeline's International. For more information, visit: www.seabreezeharmony.org |
September
9 |
Second Sunday Sing-Along
Unity By the Bay
2100 Union Avenue North Bend
The public is invited to join society members singing popular, contemporary, and classic songs. Admission is free, and all ages and voices are welcome. Instrumental accompaniment and big song books are provided. We will meet for 2 hours for joyful harmonizing. This is a free public event occurring on the second sunday of every month. For more information call Stacy at 541-756-4701 or Paul at 541-572-5370 |
September
11 |
Point Man Ministries Outpost 101
7:00pm
Foursquare Church at 5th and Donnelly
We are "Veterans serving Veterans" and our motto is "Don't Forget Your Buddy". PM OP 101 placed the large flagpole at Hwy 101 and Commercial and we also constructed the "David Dewett Veterans Memorial Wayside" north of Horsefall Beach Rd on Hwy 101. Why not come down and join us. |
September
13 |
ART WALK
Various locations
5:00-8:00pm A self guided walking tour, 2nd Thursday of each month.
Featuring local Artists, tasty food and most especially fun! Maps are
available.
For more information contact Crystal Dolphin Gallery at
541-756-1989 |
September
14
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International Folk Dancing
7:00-10:00pm
Greenacres Grange
fun for people of all ages! Please join us every second Friday. Part of the evening will include teaching and the rest will be request dancing. Lear a Serbia kolo, a Macedonian oro, and an Israeli hora! No partners needed. Dances are active; dress comfortably and wear soft-soloed shoes. Admission is $4. For more information or directions, call Stacy at 541-756-4701 |
September
15 |
33rd Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run
10am, 4th & Anderson - Coos Bay
Cost: $22 or $25 for late entrance fee.
A 10,000 meter road race honoring one of America's Greatest Distance
Runners. This year's event will be extra special as there will be a
ribbon cutting for the newly installed Prefontaine Plaques along the
raceway.
For more information contact the Prefontaine Memorial Committee, Bob Huggins
541-269-1103 Register on line at www.PrefontaineRun.com |
September
16 |
South Coast Striders Healthy Hike
Cape Blanco
Hikes leave at 10:00am sharp
Short Hike: 3.5 miles easy/moderate Hughes House to Castle Rock along beach, over headland then return. Long Hike: 7 miles moderate/difficult continue along S. Cape Trail to S. Beach and back. Travel Hwy 101-46 miles S of Coos Bay to Cape Blanco State Park. Park beyond Hughes House by Sixes River
For more information call Bay Area Hospital at 541-269-8077 or Don Luce at southcoaststriders@gmail.com |
September
11
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MUSIC ON THE BAY
Free Concerts in the Park - Mingus Park Coos Bay
Concerts start at 7:00pm
Free Shuttle from Blossom Gulch School, Coos
Art Museum and Old City Hall. Dancing in designated area only,
Food & beverages available. B.Y.O picnic NO dogs, NO smoking, NO
parking at the pool.
www.musiconthebay.com |
September
12 |
Downtown Farmer's Market
9:00am-3:00pm
Downtown Coos Bay on Central
Farm Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more! Call Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215 for general information. Vendors should call the Coos Bay Downtown Association at 541-266-9706. Visit www.CoosBayDowntown.org for more information or vendor applications. |
September
12 |
Spend the Day in the Woods with a
Forester
Explore Coos County's forest guided tour through a working
forest with a professional forester. Bring your kids and your
questions. FREE ADMISSION WOODS TOUR Tours are from 1:00- 4:30 pm
every Wednesday Free transportation is provided departing from the
Coos Bay Visitor Information Center. Info and sign up: Coos Bay
Visitor Information Center at 541-269-0215 or toll free 1-800-824-8486. |
September
12 |
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce WBC Lunch
Forum
The Mill Casino-Hotel Salmon Room
11:30 - 1:00
Program:
Bring your business cards and network with fellow Chamber members.
Enter the drawing for a free lunch. Winner of the 50/50/drawing
will win a cash prize.
RSVP to the Chamber at 266-0868. |
September
14 & 16 |
38 th Bay Area Fun Festival
AMERICAN PRIDE 24/7 in 2011
Downtown Coos Bay
A festival of fun for the entire family the famous Cruz the Coos,
the Prefontaine Memorial Run, parade and so much more.
Arts, crafts, food, live entertainment beer and wine garden.
FRIDAY
10:00-6:00 Rockfest 2011- Downtown Coos Bay 4th Street parking lot across from Outdoor-In
4:00-8:00pm Sock Hop- Admission: 1 can of food for Food Cupboard. Inside Outdoor-In, 4th and Bennett. Sponsored by Fred Meyer. Music by Lori, St John's Entertainment. PRIZES!
Saturday
9:00-6:00 Mall Market/ Food Vendors
10:00am Prefontaine Memorial Run
10:00-Noon Live Entertainment- Stone Soop main Stage, 5th and Central downtown
10:00-5:00pm Quilt Show- Boys and Girls Club, 333 Walnut Street, off Ocean Blvd
10:00-6:00 RockFest 2011- Downtown Coos Bay 4th Street parking lot
10:00- ? Walt's Pourhouse Beer Garden- Parking lot behind Jenny's shoes
11:00- close- Coos Bay Eagles- Open House
Noon- Pre Run Awards- MHS Track
Noon-2:00pm- Live Entertainment- Lee Taft Band- Main Stage
1:00pm- Parade- Downtown Coos Bay
3:00-5:00pm Teen idol Finals- Main Stage- presented by K-Dock Classics 92.9fm
6:00-8:00pm Cruz the Coos car cruise- Downtown sponsored by Sunset Classic Chevy Club, Fred Meyer & Bay Area Fun Festival
SUNDAY
9:00-3:00 Show N' Shine Vintage Autos 1972 & Older Sunset Classic Chevy Club trophy presentations, Shore Acres State park, Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston
10:00-4:00 Mall Market/Food Vendors Central Ave. Downtown
10:00-4:00 Quilt Show- Boys and Girls Club 333 Walnut Street
10:00-4:00pm Rockfest 2011 Downtown 4th Street parking lot
10:00-Noon Live Entertainment- Z Blues Gypsies- main stage
Noon-2:00 Live Entertainment- Charlie Freak- Main Stage
1:30pm Pre For Kids- 3M Run for Grades 1-8 2nd St. and Anderson
3:00-5:00pm Live Entertainment- Hot Wax- Main Stage
Contact Cindi Miller for more information at 541-267-3341 or
1-800-752-9153 x00 |
September
14 thru 16 |
27th Annual Cruz the Coos
More than 400 classic cars can be seen at this fun filled 3
day event. Friday night beach party at Sunset Beach, Saturday show at
the Mill Casino Hotel, Saturday night Cruz the Coos through downtown Coos
Bay, and the Sunday Show and Shine at Shore Acres State Park. Always a
popular event of the Bay Area Fun Festival. For more information
contact Darrell King of Sunset Classic Chevys at 541-888-3863 www.sunsetclassicchevys.com |
September
14 & 16 |
A Sea of Quilts XVI
Boys & Girls Club, 3333 Walnut Ave., Coos Bay
Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
$3 Admission
A quilt show featuring over 250 quilts, hourly demonstrations, exhibits,
quilt block challenge entries, as well as challenge quilted articles, a
vendors mall, a boutique of hand made items, vintage quilts, the raffle
quilt and of course a snack bar with snack bar.
For more information contact Linda Mason 541-404-7638 or dyeingartist@yahoo.com |
September
16 |
Sunset Classic Chevys Car Show & Shine Car Show
Shore Acres State Park
For more information call Shirley Bridgham, Friends of Shore Acres at 541-756-5401
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September
16 |
Pre for Kids
Call the Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon for more
information
541-267-3635 or www.bgc-sworegon.org |
September
18 |
Point Man Ministries Outpost 101
7:00pm
Foursquare Church at 5th and Donnelly
We are "Veterans serving Veterans" and our motto is "Don't Forget Your Buddy". PM OP 101 placed the large flagpole at Hwy 101 and Commercial and we also constructed the "David Dewett Veterans Memorial Wayside" north of Horsefall Beach Rd on Hwy 101. Why not come down and join us. |
September
18
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MUSIC ON THE BAY
Free Concerts in the Park - Mingus Park Coos Bay
Concerts start at 7:00pm
Free Shuttle from Blossom Gulch School, Coos
Art Museum and Old City Hall. Dancing in designated area only,
Food & beverages available. B.Y.O picnic NO dogs, NO smoking, NO
parking at the pool.
www.musiconthebay.com |
September
19 |
6th Annual South
Coast Community Garden Association
Harvest Fundraiser
11:00am- 2:00pm
Lady Bug Landing Community Garden
8th & Anderson Coos Bay
Chef Jardin of Black Market Gourmet will prepare a special Lunch Dish using
the Best of the Garden Lunch is $5.00 and Dessert $1.00
For more information Call 541-269-7468 |
September
19 |
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce WBC Lunch
Forum
The Mill Casino-Hotel Salmon Room
11:30 - 1:00
Program:
10 minute- Sea Breeze Harmony
Bring your business cards and network with fellow Chamber members.
Enter the drawing for a free lunch. Winner of the 50/50/drawing
will win a cash prize.
RSVP to the Chamber at 266-0868. |
September
19
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Downtown Farmer's Market
9:00am-3:00pm
Downtown Coos Bay on Central
Farm Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more! Call Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215 for general information. Vendors should call the Coos Bay Downtown Association at 541-266-9706. Visit www.CoosBayDowntown.org for more information or vendor applications. |
September
19 |
Spend the Day in the Woods with a
Forester
Explore Coos County's forest guided tour through a working
forest with a professional forester. Bring your kids and your
questions. FREE ADMISSION WOODS TOUR Tours are from 1:00- 4:30 pm
every Wednesday Free transportation is provided departing from the
Coos Bay Visitor Information Center. Info and sign up: Coos Bay
Visitor Information Center at 541-269-0215 or toll free 1-800-824-8486. |
September
21 |
The Chef's Table at Oregon Coast Culinary Institute
1988 Newmark Coos Bay
OCCI offers wonderful culinary lunch and dinners as part of their externship program. Creative & tastefully prepared, these future chef's delight diners every Friday at noon and 6:00pm. Lunch is a 3 courses for just $20 per person or two for $30 and dinner is 4 courses for $25. Call for reservations.
For menus, visit www.occi.net or call 541-888-1540 |
September
22 |
SOLV Great Oregon Beach Cleanup
9:00-1:00pm
Various Locations along the Oregon Coast
Join SOLVE Volunteers from at any of our 40 beach sites to clear the Oregon Coast of debris. For more information contact Program Coordinator Pam Sery at 1-800-333-SOLV or 503-844-9571. |
September
22 |
5th Annual Mutt Strutt
Mingus Park
10:30- 2:00pm
This is a fundraiser for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. It will be great fun for both people and pooches. there will be a Pet Owner Look Alike, Best Dressed Mutt and Pet Trick Contests with great prizes. Also, we will be Bar-B-Queing all types of Dogs (mustard, relish, sauerkraut and more. Come join the fun! For more information call 541-888-7332
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September
22 |
DAHLIA DAY
Shore Acres State Park
11:00-4:00
Southern Oregon Dahlia Society display of cut dahlias in the Garden House and dazzling dahlias in the garden, experts in the Garden House/Pavilion. Refreshments in the Garden House. Hosted by Friends of Shore Acre. For more information call Shirley Bridgham, Friends of Shore Acres at 541-756-5401
www.shoreacres.net |
September
22 |
South Slough Celebrates National Estuaries Day in Historic Empire
All day events
The south Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and the City of Coos Bay invite you to join us for the 2011 celebration of National Esuraries Day, at the Empire Dock/Hollering Place from 12:00-4:00. The theme of this years event is "Go with the flow." this family-friendly celebration of Estuaries: the richest places on earth, welcomes all to stop by the historic Empire bay-front location that has hosted celebrations on the estuary shore for thousands of years. All are welcome be part of the free, water-themed festivities that will include thins to see and do for people of all ages and interests.
All Day Events
Tour the newly opened Coos Bay Wooden Boat Building Center, Take a "down the Drain Adventure" in a giant interactive maze that follows the path of water we use, view displays of children's art, sign up for a ride in a multi-passenger canoe, check out boats from the Y-Marina, explore the marine Auxiliary's B.A.T. mobile, Learn how we keep water in the estuary clean on a tour the Empire water treatment plant, observe live fish in ODFW's giant
fish tank, learn about the history of the estuary shoreline, learn how to explore the under water world with a remotely operated vehicle, enter a photo in the second annual "Day in the Life of an Estuary" photo contest. Here a live radio broadcast from MHP Pirate Radio. Food will be available for purchase. See you in Empire! Look for the GIANT Crab! For more information call 541-888-5558 |
September
22 |
Helping Hands for America's Lands
9:00am-12 noon
Join more than 180,000 volunteers at over 2,000 sites throughout the United States to help restore the beauty and vitality of our public lands as part of our 18th annual National Public Lands Day. South Slough Reserve and the Charleston Community Enhancement Corporation will be Co-leading Two joint National Public Lands Day clean-up events. Participants have their choice of two locations, Hallmark Creek in Charleston, or Empire Docks in Empire. At both sites, we will remove invasive weeds and trash, and investigate the impacts of these on the estuary. (Coffee and snacks for volunteers will be provided.) This is a SOLV sponsored even and you may register at the site or online in advance at: http://www.solv.org/ Then click "Find a Volunteer opportunity", "Project Oregon". "Volunteer", (Coos Bay National Public Lands Day-Go with the Flow") Get outdoors, Get dirty, Have fun!
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September
22
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National Public Land's Day on the
North Spit
volunteers will help the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) pick
up trash and remove noxious weeds from North Spit's bayside from 9:00am to
12:00noon. Volunteers should meet at the BLM Boat Ramp on Transpacific
Lane on the North Spit at 9:00am. Bring gloves, good footwear and
sunscreen. AA hat, T-shirt, and sandwich lunch is provided free of
charge to all participants. If you plan to attend or would like more
information, please contact Bob Golden at 541-751-4280. |
September
22
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South Coast Striders Healthy Hike
North Spit
9:00am - 2:00pm
NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS CLEAN UP
Help us give something back! BLM Volunteer crews will work on various conservation projects on the North Spit. Meet at the BLM Boat Ramp off Transpacific Lane. For more information or caravan instructions call Bay Area Hospital at 541-269-8077 or Don Luce at southcoaststriders@gmail.com |
September
25 |
Point Man Ministries Outpost 101
7:00pm
Foursquare Church at 5th and Donnelly
We are "Veterans serving Veterans" and our motto is "Don't Forget Your Buddy". PM OP 101 placed the large flagpole at Hwy 101 and Commercial and we also constructed the "David Dewett Veterans Memorial Wayside" north of Horsefall Beach Rd on Hwy 101. Why not come down and join us.
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September
25 |
Music on the Bay
Mingus Park Coos Bay
7:00pm
Free Shuttle from Blossom Gulch School, Coos Art Museum and Old CIty Hall. Dancing in designated area, food & beverages available B.Y.O picnic, this is a non-smoking event. For more information www.musiconthebay.com |
September
26 |
Downtown Farmer's Market
9:00am-3:00pm
Downtown Coos Bay on Central
Farm Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more! Call Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215 for general information. Vendors should call the Coos Bay Downtown Association at 541-266-9706. Visit www.CoosBayDowntown.org for more information or vendor applications. |
September
26
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Spend the Day in the Woods with a
Forester
Explore Coos County's forest guided tour through a working
forest with a professional forester. Bring your kids and your
questions. FREE ADMISSION WOODS TOUR Tours are from 1:00- 4:30 pm
every Wednesday Free transportation is provided departing from the
Coos Bay Visitor Information Center. Info and sign up: Coos Bay
Visitor Information Center at 541-269-0215 or toll free 1-800-824-8486. |
September
26 |
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce WBC Lunch
Forum
The Mill Casino-Hotel Salmon Room
11:30 - 1:00
Program:
Bring your business cards and network with fellow Chamber members.
Enter the drawing for a free lunch. Winner of the 50/50/drawing
will win a cash prize.
RSVP to the Chamber at 266-0868. |
September
26 |
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Business
After Hours
Hosted by: State Farm Insurance Renee Frati
Newmark Plaza North Bend
5:00 - 7:00pm
Enjoy the good food and fellowship. Bring your business cards and network
with your fellow Chamber members. |
September
28 |
The Chef's Table at Oregon Coast Culinary Institute
1988 Newmark Coos Bay
OCCI offers wonderful culinary lunch and dinners as part of their externship program. Creative & tastefully prepared, these future chef's delight diners every Friday at noon and 6:00pm. Lunch is a 3 courses for just $20 per person or two for $30 and dinner is 4 courses for $25. Call for reservations.
For menus, visit www.occi.net or call 541-888-1540 |
