Category archive for ‘Things to Do’ 
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Riding the mighty Rogue
Ride up the mighty Rogue River Mail Boats that have been delivering U.S. Mail up the Rogue River from Gold Beach to Agness since 1895. Jerry’s Rogue River Jet Boats was established in 1958 as the original operation with jet boat tours. Those two companies have merged to become Jerry’s Rogue Jets. Rates (meal stops …
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Circle the Bay
Circle the Bay — Saturday, Aug. 6, starting at 8 a.m. at Ferry Road Park in North Bend. Events include a 30-kilometer run or walk (walkers start at 6:30) and a 30-kilometer three-person relay. The entry fee is $21 for individuals and $48 for relay teams signed up by July 20 and increases to $25 …
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View some local wildlife
An abundance of wildlife inhabits 900 acres of natural habitat at the Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and the Oregon Islands NWR. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bandon Marsh NWR was established in 1983. It includes areas set aside to provide habitat for shorebirds, waterfowl, salmon and other estuarine-dependent species. The …
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Patsy Cline Serenades in Bandon
Doris Smith as Patsy Cline has 13 costume changes and sings 26 songs, such as ‘Crazy,” ‘Sweet Dreams,” ‘True Love,” ‘Back in my Baby’s Arms,” ‘I Fall to Pieces,” and “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” to name a few. While Doris is changing costumes, actress Pam de Jong tells the story of Patsy Cline and how she …
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Kiwanis barbecue with a secret sauce
For 54 years, Kiwanians have filled stomachs with savory salmon in a secret sauce to support Scout and sport programs through the annual Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue. The club invites all to a day filled with good food and a great view on the beach. While the weather may be uncertain, fresh barbeque salmon and a …
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July Jubilee: 108 candles for North Bend’s Birthday
Clowns, Corvettes, and cake? Lions, Elvis, and trout? (Oh my!) These and more will be part of North Bend’s 108th birthday party, July Jubilee. This year’s celebration, ‘Destination … North Bend,” features a variety of events taking place at various North Bend venues July 15 and 16. Barbara Dunham, coordinator of the July Jubilee, invites …
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Discovery on the docks
Docks, shops and campgrounds are alive with activity now as visitors, residents and business owners prepare for another summer in Winchester Bay. Visitors come to enjoy a week or two of ATV fun on the country’s tallest coastal sand dunes, a day of visiting the Umpqua River Lighthouse, a few days of crabbing and fishing …
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Teen crooners chase coveted title
Local talent come out to compete in Bay Area Teen Idol. In its eighth season, Bay Area Teen Idol moves to a biweekly schedule. Fifteen contestants will participate in six performances throughout the summer. Bay Area Teen Idol Events 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 15, North Bend Community Center 6 p.m. Thursday, July 28, Coos County …
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Knock down some pins
The whole family can get involved trying to score strikes at one of five bowling centers on the South Coast. Even the inexperienced can have a good time with bumper bowling. Reserve lanes ahead of time, though, because most bowling alleys also offer several leagues for community members. Cosmic Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling is offered on Friday …
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Pack up a disc & start flinging
Disc golf is a fun and affordable way to enjoy a summer afternoon. One of the biggest perks? Free admission. Coos Bay has a course next to the Milner Education Center on Hemlock Avenue, winding down toward Mingus Park. North Bend’s Winsor Park, at the corner of Simpson Avenue and Bayview Street, also is popular, …
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