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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 – Sunrise: 7:26 a.m. and Sunset: 6:38 p.m., offering 11-hours and 12-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR, Estuary, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 – Low tide: 2:30 a.m., 0.57 ft.; High tide: 9:50 a.m., 5.26 ft.; Low tide: 2:29 p.m., 3.7 ft.; High tide: 8:16 p.m., 6.28 ft.

Wayfinder Sign Unveiling, NB
City of North Bend Main Street Program release - Four-Point Wayfinder Sign - North Bend Main Street Unveils Wayfinder Sign, Highlighting Downtown Destinations and Local Artistry. North Bend Main Street is proud to announce the unveiling of a new Wayfinder Sign, a unique installation designed to guide both locals and visitors through downtown North Bend while celebrating the diversity of local artistry. The unveiling event will take place on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. at the North Bend Visitor Information Center, located at 745 California Avenue. This event is free and open to the public. The Wayfinder Sign, a placemaking project inspired by the National Main Street’s Four-Point Approach—Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization—features hand-painted arrows created by local artists. Each arrow highlights a key aspect of North Bend’s downtown district, directing visitors to notable destinations: Orange Arrow (Promotion): Points to Grant Circle, the heart of local events. Yellow Arrow (Organization): Leads to the North Bend Library, symbolizing community support and inclusion. Green Arrow (Design): Guides visitors to the historic Liberty Theatre, a centerpiece of downtown revitalization. Blue Arrow (Economic Vitality): Directs people to the vibrant shopping and dining areas, showcasing the economic energy of downtown. In addition to being a functional guide, the Wayfinder Sign reflects the community’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through the arts. The arrows were crafted by a diverse group of artists, including a minority artist, senior artist, youth artist, and female artist. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists, who will speak about their involvement in the project and reveal their hand-painted arrows. A QR code on the sign will connect users to artist bios, local businesses, programs, and upcoming events, offering an interactive experience that encourages exploration of downtown North Bend. North Bend Main Street invites the community to join in this celebration of local culture, creativity, and collaboration. The Wayfinder Sign stands as a testament to North Bend’s vibrant downtown and the artists who continue to shape its identity.

Sip & Stroll North Bend
City of North Bend release - Get ready to embrace the Fall season with North Bend Main Streets Sip N Stroll event on October 11th from 5-7pm. This popular Fall kick-off event is a perfect way to enjoy great company, a variety of sample beverages, and opportunity to explore some fantastic small businesses. The starting location at the new Visitor Information Center offers a streamline system, starting your night off right with a fun atmosphere. Plus, this Sip N Stroll we've got a surprise in store that you won’t want to miss. Arrive early because the first 100 glasses have exclusive etching! If you’re not one of the first 100, don’t worry we will still have a glass for you. A suggested 10.00 donation will get you a glass and walking map for the evening. But the fun doesn’t end there! Join us for the After Stroll, starting at 7:30pm in the new North Forty Brewery, located next to Tin Rooster in downtown North Bend. Enjoy live music from Mixer, dance by the stage, relax on the back patio, or grab a bite to eat. It’s the perfect way to cap off an unforgettable evening! All donations from Sip N Stroll go towards supporting North Bend Main Street other events, for instance the Halloween Extravaganza! This event is packed with candy-filled fun for the children in our community, all happening in Downtown North Bend. Mark your calendars for our upcoming event on October 26th! We can’t wait to see you and our downtown businesses are ready to greet you. Don’t miss this special evening filled with fun for locals and visitors alike. Sip N Stroll, October 11th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Starting location 745 California Ave. @ the Visitor Information Center, $10.00 Donation to Participate; After Stroll, Follow Sip N Stroll 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Inside North Forty in North Bend, 2076 Sherman Ave North Bend, Free Live Music from Mixer.

Second Saturday Cleanup aims at Pioneer Cemetery Coos Bay
Mark your calendars! Join us for our 2nd Saturday Cleanup events happening throughout the year, aimed at beautifying various parks and sites across the Coos Bay and North Bend area. Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to noon, Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery, Marshfield High School, Coos Bay. Our Mission: We're on a mission to not only clean up our beautiful Oregon Bay Area but to also bring our community together for a cause that benefits us all. Whether you're someone who enjoys light duties or someone who's ready to dive into more demanding tasks, we have a project for you. Family-Friendly Projects: Our cleanups are designed to be inclusive and family-friendly. Here’s how you can help: - Light Duties: Sign-ins, photography, small litter pickup, painting, and invasive plant removal. - Heavy Lifting: Weed-eating, brush trimming, and clearing large trash accumulations. Why Join Us? - Community Impact: Be part of a movement that's making a tangible difference in our community's health and beauty. - Family Bonding: Spend quality time with your family while contributing to a great cause. - Meet New Friends: Connect with like-minded individuals who care about our environment and community. Event Details: - When: 2nd Saturday of every month; - Where: Locations vary; visit https://www.4obab.org/ for details; - Time: Come for a few minutes or stay for the full two hours – every bit of help counts! Many hands make light work! Whether you can spare a few minutes or a couple of hours, your contribution is valuable to us. Let’s come together to keep our Oregon Bay Area beautiful and thriving. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, please feel free to reach out. Let’s make a difference, one cleanup at a time!

South Slough Science at CBPL
Have you ever wondered what lurks on and below the boat docks of Coos Bay? Friday, October 11, from 2-3:30pm teens grades 6-8 are invited to find out in a hands-on field trip to the Coos Bay Waterfront with a South Slough Naturalist and Coos Bay Public Library staff. Participants will meet at the Coos Bay Public Library and walk to the Coos Bay Boardwalk Pavilion. During the program, participants will collect specimens from the dock and use microscopes to take a closer look. The program will end at approximately 3:30pm at the Coos Bay Boardwalk Pavilion. Come dressed for the weather! Located five miles south of Charleston at the south end of the Coos Bay Estuary, the South Slough National Estuarine Reserve is one of 29 areas in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. This reserve is managed by the Oregon Department of State Lands and is protected for long-term research, water-quality monitoring, education, and coastal stewardship. The NOAA Office for Coastal Management provides funding, national guidance, and technical assistance. Education Staff at the Reserve offer naturalist-led outdoor education both at the South Slough and throughout the community. For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x3606 or by visiting the library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org.

Are Your Smoke Alarms Ready?
As Fire Prevention Week approaches, Central Coos Fire & Rescue urges residents to make sure their smoke alarms are working. Central Coos Fire and Rescue (CCF&R) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week—to promote this year’s campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent). Meanwhile, roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. Smoke alarms serve as the first line of defense in a home fire. CCF&R is hosting an Open House Weekend on October 12 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at their Millington Station on Millington Frontage Rd and October 13 from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. at their Sumner Station on Sealander Road. This is a free community event featuring a junior firefighter challenge with prizes, a hot dog and hamburger lunch, and guest appearances by the CCF&R Fire Pup mascot. There will also be an auction and raffle featuring donated items from local businesses. To find out more about the Open House Weekend visit the Central Coos Fire & Rescue Facebook page and event page. CCF&R offers these key smoke alarm safety tips and guidelines: Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of the home. Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities. Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button. Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

Bollywood Dancing at CBPL
Learn to dance like a Bollywood star in an energetic all ages dance workshop with DJ Prashant Saturday, October 12 from 3-4pm at the Coos Bay Public Library. The program is free and open to the community and is appropriate for anyone ages 0-106. Wear comfortable clothes and get ready to move! About DJ Prashant: Prashant is an ex-Intel engineer turned DJ, choreographer, singer, and community organizer in Portland, Oregon. His personality and charisma instantly strike a chord with audiences of any age or background. Prashant has performed at libraries and other public venues throughout Oregon, bringing joy and dance. He founded Jai Ho! Dance Party in 2010 and Dance United in 2017 — a non-profit organization designed to spread joy and strengthen community through free all ages dance parties. Prashant is a natural on the mic and has hosted thousands of gatherings for anywhere between 100 to 10,000. He is known for an enthralling DJ set with interactive dance lessons and performances seamlessly woven into an irresistible blend of the world's greatest dance music. His agenda is simple to bring community and cultures together to create connections on the dance floor. For additional information regarding current services being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or by visiting us online at www.coosbaylibrary.org.

Oktoberfest at Coos History Museum
The Coos History Museum will be hosting an Oktoberfest celebration as the museum's annual fundraiser on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Description: Join the Coos History Museum for an Oktoberfest celebration on the Southern Oregon Coast. This 21+ public event will feature live music from the Roseburg German Band, a Biergarten serving 7 Devils brews, German food, silent auction, cake walk and Oktoberfest themed fun and games! Tickets are on sale NOW during the CHM member exclusive presale and can be purchased at a special member discount through August 31st. Tickets can be purchased online at https://cooshistory.org/annual-fundraiser-2024-oktoberfest/, by phone at 541-756-6320 or in person at the museum’s front desk. Become a member today to enjoy this presale perk! General ticket sales open September 1st with tickets for $35 each. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on the night of the event. Please visit www.cooshistory.org to plan your visit, or call 541-756-6320 for any questions.

More than 10,000 free air conditioners, air filters and other devices distributed to Oregonians in 2024
OHA release - Oregon residents received more than 10,000 free air conditioners, air filters and other devices ahead of, and during, 2024’s extreme summer weather events. The devices came via OHA’s Air Conditioner and Air Filter Deployment Program, as well as recently expanded Oregon Health Plan (OHP) benefits that address climate-related health risks. Though all individuals are vulnerable to the health impacts of Oregon’s extreme summer weather (high heat and poor air quality due to wildfire smoke), OHA’s “Climate and Health in Oregon 2023 Report” shows that certain communities are disproportionately impacted by climate change. Given the lack of access to or high cost of cooling devices, people with lower incomes and chronic conditions are among those most likely to experience heat exhaustion, heat stroke or other health conditions. Distribution of air filter devices were prioritized for counties that have historically had the highest number of days with poor air quality and counties actively experiencing wildfire smoke events. OHP members interested in receiving devices under the new OHP climate benefits can contact their coordinated care organization (CCO) year-round to learn more. If an OHP member is not sure which plan or CCO they are in, they can call the OHA Client Services Unit at 1-800-273-0557. OHP Open Card members can call 1-888-834-4304 or email [email protected]. To learn more about either of these efforts, visit the Air Conditioner and Air Filter Program web page or the OHP climate benefits web page.

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct 9, 8:48 a.m., Waite & Jehovah Witness Church, “illegal camping.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 9, 12:33 p.m., Newmark & Kozy Kitchen, “indecent exposure.”

Wanted
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 9, 7:03 p.m., 1500 block Newmark St., “located wanted subject as result of assist Fire Dept.,” 40-year old Cristina Lynn Lewis arrested on NBPD warrant charging Disorderly Conduct II & Criminal Trespass II, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 9, 6:29 a.m., Ackerman St., “illegal camping.” At 12:02 a.m., Oct. 10, 871 So. Broadway, Blue Moon, “illegal camping/trespassing.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 9, 9:01 a.m., 1200 Newmark Ave., Nancy Devereux Center, 31-year old Dennis Briggs charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Briggs cited in lieu of custody.”

Unauthorized Use
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 9, 10:52 a.m., 900 block Newmark Ave., “unauthorized use MV,” 38-year old William Brian Cox charged with Unauthorized Use Motor Vehicle, “Cox already lodged at CCJ.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 9, 11:01 a.m., 800 block 8th Terrace, “unlawful vehicle.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 9, 11:59 a.m., 1109 So. 1st St., 78-year old Lee Francis Traughber arrested on Riverside Co. (CA) SO warrant charging Sex Offense – Obscene Matter of Minor, “Traughber lodged CCJ.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 9, 11:36 p.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, “driving complaint,” 18-year old Colten Chase Vaughn charged with DUII, Reckless Driving, four-counts Recklessly Endangering, MIP Alcohol by Comsuption, “cited and released.”

WX
Overcast along the South Oregon Coast today with highs in the mid 60s and winds from the South at 5-10 mph. Cloudy tonight with lows in the lower 50s and winds light and variable. Cloudy skies early on Saturday, followed by partial clearing with highs around 70s and winds out of the South to Southwest at 10-15 mph.

Sports

Prep fb
Prep football schedule for Friday, Oct. 11: 4A – Marshfield at Ashland and North Bend at Henley, both at 7 p.m. 3A – Newport at Santiam Christian. Sutherlin at Brookings-Harbor. Douglas at Siuslaw/Mapleton. So. Umpqua at Coquille, all 7 p.m. 2A – Reedsport at Gold Beach. Bandon at Myrtle Pt./Pacific. 7 p.m. kickoffs. 1A (6) – Powers at Elkton, 3 p.m.

Prep vb scores
Prep volleyball scores from Thursday, Oct. 10: 4A – Marshfield remains unbeaten in the Sky-Em League with a 3-0 win over visiting Junction City. Marist Catholic remains right in the Lady Pirates heels with a 3-1 win at North Bend. Oregon West Conf. – Newport beat visiting North Marion, 3-0. 3A – Far West Lg. – Siuslaw fell at Sutherlin, 3-1. Coquille handed Douglas its first league loss, 3-1. Brookings-Harbor won at Rogue River, 3-0. 2A Sunset Conf. – Myrtle Pt. won at Bandon, 3-1. Gold Beach beat visiting Reedsport, 3-0. 1A Skyline Lg. – Powers beat visiting Camas Valley, 3-0.

Prep sc
Prep girls’ soccer scores from Thursday, Oct. 10: 4A – Sky-Em Lg. – North Bend won at Cottage Grove, 1-0. Oregon West Conf. – Newport lost at Philomath, 3-1. 3A/2A/1A – SD3 – Siuslaw fell at Sisters, 7-0. SD4 – Coquille/Myrtle Pt. downed visiting North Valley, 5-4. St. Mary’s won at Brookings-Harbor, 3-1. Prep boys: 4A – SkyEm Lg. – North Bend lost at Cottage Grove, 4-0. Oregon West Conf. – Philomath won at Newport/Waldport, 2-1. 3A/2A/1A – SD4 – Coquille/Myrtle Pt. won at Douglas, 3-1. So. Umpqua won at Pacific/Bandon, 6-2.

Prep vb schedule
Prep volleyball schedule for Saturday, Oct. 12: North Bend at Seaside Tournament.

Prep xc
Prep cross-country schedule for Friday, Oct. 11: Newport runs at the Rose City Championship Invite, Portland, Friday. Coquille runs at the Rose City Championship Invite. Saturday, Oct. 12: Marshfield runs at the Paul Mariman Invitational, Philomath. Bandon will also run at the Paul Mariman Invite.

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s men have an NWAC soccer match at Rogue, Grants Pass, Saturday, Oct. 12, noon. The Laker women will play at Lane, Eugene, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Southwestern’s volleyball team hosts Umpqua, Friday, 6 p.m., and Rogue, Saturday, 2 p.m., Prosper Hall on the Coos Bay campus.

OSU vb
Oregon State’s volleyball team fell 3-0 to visiting Santa Clara, Thursday at Gill Coliseum, Corvallis. The Beavers (1-3, 3-11) host San Francisco, Saturday, Oct. 12, noon.

UO wsc
Oregon’s women played visiting Michigan to a 0-0 tie in a Big 10 match at Pape Field, Eugene, Thursday. The Ducks (1-5-1, 5-8-1) host Michigan for Senior Day on Sunday, 1 p.m., televised on B1G+.

OSU wsc
Oregon State’s women have a soccer match at San Diego, Saturday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m.

UO vb
Oregon’s volleyball team hosts Washington, Sunday, Oct. 13, 1 p.m., Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, televised on B1G+.

UO/OSU xc
Oregon’s cross-country teams host the annual Bill Dellinger Invitational, Friday, Oct. 11, 11:15 a.m. OSU’s women will also run at the Springfield meet.

UO fb
It’s No. 2 vs. No. 3 at Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Saturday, 4:30 p.m., on NBC. Ohio State visits Oregon for a Big 10 football showdown between two unbeaten teams. ESPN’s Game Day is also in the Willamette Valley community to kickoff a long Saturday of gridiron fun.

OSU fb
Oregon State’s football team is on the road Saturday to Reno, NV to take on Nevada, Saturday, Oct. 12, 4:30 p.m., televised on CBS Sports Network.

Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks fell at home 36-24 to the visiting San Francisco 49ers (2-3) Thursday in an NFL game from Lumen Field, Seattle. The Hawks (3-2) next play at the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m., Fox Sports.