Tag archive for ‘North Bend’
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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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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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Tasty Italian dishes
Mama Mia! Italian and barbecue … This combination might seem unlikely, but Mamma Mia at the Pony Village Mall is making it work. Max Douk, the owner of Mamma Mia, has joined forces with Pit Master Mike Reaves and the pair are putting together meals that are quickly gaining in popularity. With Reaves barbecue specialties, …
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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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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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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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Walk the trail of the elders
Between Empire and North Bend, a once well-worn path is again open for business. At 8:30 a.m., Sunday, July 17 the inaugural walk of the Sawmill & Tribal Trail begins at Ferry Road Park in North Bend. Brochures, signposts and markers will guide hikers along the route, offering information about local history and native plant …
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Traditional & flavorful
Chef Joe Zamora knew exactly what he wanted more than a dozen years before it ever became a reality. “In about 1990 I looked up here,” Zamora said of Hilltop House. “And I said, ‘There’s my restaurant.’” It wasn’t until 2002 that Zamora got the opportunity to call the historic steak and seafood house that …
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Crossing the bay
From Glasgow to North Bend the Roosevelt, a steam-powered side-wheeler ferry, shuttled passengers hourly during daylight. Approximately a dozen automobiles filled the deck of the Coos County-commissioned boat that in March 1928 became the charge of the Oregon State Highway Commission. Ferry service continued until September 1929 when the Roosevelt was retired to a standby …
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Keeping safe on the beach
Beware the sneaker wave Sneaker waves appear without warning, slamming the beach with deadly force. They carry sand that can saturate your clothes, weighing you down and hindering your escape. Be Safe: Never turn your back on the ocean. Watch those logs The ocean’s power can lift a log and drop it on top of …
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