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ZombieFest
On Saturday, Oct. 8, the living dead will wander the streets of Coos Bay in search of tasty human victims. Be not afraid; these ghastly ghouls will be mere citizens participating in the area’s first-ever free zombie festival. The idea for the event was spawned when ZombieFest founder and coordinator Nicole Weeks began planning for …
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Halloween Activities
ZombieFest Takes place at the downtown Coos Bay pedway between the Egyptian Theatre and Mossy Rose. Zombies, vendors, Fat Tuesdays Mardi Gras Grill barbecue, beauty pageant, jello eating contest, scavenger hunt, live music and other surprises. Saturday, Oct. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Vaccination cards may be purchased for $5, mandating a 15 minute …
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A little history on ghoulishness
The sun begins to shine differently this time of year. It hangs lower in the sky and on clear days, the afternoon hues are sharper, brighter somehow. The mornings are cooler and the air is crisp. These are the days of multiple layers of cloths, because the sweater or jacket will be coming off by …
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Octoberfish
The Octoberfish fundraiser celebrates with barbecued tuna dinners prepared by the Tuna Guys, music by Dale Inskeep band, Ston Soup, Sean & Marley, WE ARE GO, Che’s Lounge, Los Panchos, Ryhthem Village, local belly dancers, a beer garden hosted by the High Tide Cafe, art vendors, a raffle and a virtual solar tour. For the …
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Hike of the month
Local history & splendid views: Sawmill & Tribal Trail For hundreds of years, Coos tribal ancestors traveled between their bayside villages and hunting and foraging grounds on a trail from present-day North Bend to Empire. In the 1850s, Charles Merchant refused to sell alcohol in his North Bend store, so thirsty loggers, mill hands and …
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Full Circle
The Bedards were charter members of Forest Hills Country Club, it only makes sense that they now run the restaurant. Mark Bedard has quite a history with Forest Hills Country Club in Reedsport. His family became charter members in 1964 – he was 6 at the time – and he’s been a member ever since. …
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Fishing for funds
Derby season is here. Anglers and crabbers can find an array of salmon and crab derbies on the South Coast, all offering fun, competition and prizes. The 12th annual Coos Basin Salmon Derby will be Sept. 10 and 11 in the Coos River. The derby is coming off a record year. Last year’s event raised …
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Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration
A celebration of Native American & Coquille Tribal culture The Mill Casino-Hotel will host the eighth annual Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. This free event is inspired by traditional tribal observances of the return of salmon from the ocean to their upriver spawning beds. …
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Training for the Pre
Running fans never miss a chance to learn more about Coos Bay native and running great Steve Prefontaine. One local museum, the Coos Art Museum in downtown Coos Bay, has dedicated a whole room to informing fans about his short life and running career. At the time of his death in May 1975, Pre held …
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What’s New in Peru
Rafael Fernando knew five years ago when he bought LaCosta Mexican Restaurant that people would love the food of his homeland. He was also a smart enough businessman to know that he couldn’t just come in and make wholesale changes to the menu right away. So he started slow, with one Peruvian special every week. …
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