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Dec. 15—A Christmas Carol Reader’s Theater Production

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6 pm, December 15th

North Bend

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The North Bend Public Library is excited to celebrate the holiday season with a Reader’s Theater presentation of “A Christmas Carol,” based on the novel by Charles Dickens. John Beane and other local actors will bring to life a scripted reading of this classic tale of redemption. Seasonal drinks and snacks will also be available for all attendees. Friday, December 15 at 6:00 PM. This event will be held in the Meeting Room at the North Bend Public Library. All ages are welcome to attend this event. For more information, visit www.northbendlibrary.org or call (541) 756-0400.

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The Nutcracker

7 pm, December 15th

Sprague Community Theater, Bandon

The Nutcracker presented by MarLo Dance Studio (representing 50 dancers from Bandon, Port Orford, Langlois, Coquille and Myrtle Point. Dec 15, 16, 17. Friday & Saturday, 7 PM Sunday matinees: 3 PM. Phone: 541-252-1394 (Studio Director-Maria Merriam) www.marlodance.com. Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th Street SW, Bandon. Pre-sale: $20 Adults/$16 Children 10 & under. Lap-sitting children 2 and under are FREE. At the Door: Tickets at the door, $25 Adults/$20 children 10 & under. Ticket Outlets: On-Line reserve seating: www.marlodance.com. Those without PCs call: 706-550-1416

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Bat Box Building

10 am & 2 pm, December 16th

Coos Bay Library

Help create valuable bat habitat and learn more about local bats at a hands-on bat box building program at the Coos Bay Public Library, Saturday, December 16. South Slough Reserve Education Staff will lead the one-of-a-kind program for all ages. Two sessions will be offered; one at 10am and the other at 2pm. Supplies provided, one bat box per household. Limited space available; pre-registration required at https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/event/diy-bat-boxes-south-slough-naturalist-8756. Young people under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. According to the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, 15 species of bats live in Oregon, In addition to being pollinators, bats help keep insect populations at bay. Increasingly across the US bats are a “species of concern” as populations dwindle due in part to habitat loss. Bat boxes can help provide needed habitat. 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 more information about the bat box program contact Jennifer at [email protected] or via phone at (541) 269-1101 x 3606. For additional information regarding current services being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 or by visiting us online at http://coosbaylibrary.org.

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Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers Association, District 5 Acoustic Circle Jam

1-3 pm, December 16th

Odd Fellows Hall

The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers Association, Dist. 5, will be hosting an acoustic circle jam in Bandon at the Odd Fellows Hall, 88184 Highway 42S from 1 to 3 PM on December 16th. The public is invited to listen and/or join in playing non electrified string instruments. You’ll get to hear a lot of recognizable old songs as well as a few newer ones. Admission is free and there will be refreshments. For more information please call 541 574 5532 or 541 808 2493.

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The Nutcracker

7 pm, December 16th

Sprague Community Theater, Bandon

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The Nutcracker

3 pm, December 17th

Sprague Community Theater, Bandon

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Volunteer with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

10-12 pm, December 21st

Coos Bay Public Library is collaborating with Dan McAvoy of South Coast Business to recruit volunteers for VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) at three different times in the library’s Cedar Room: Thursday, December 21 from 10:00am — 12:00pm Tuesday, January 2 from 12:00pm — 2:00pm Saturday, January 6 from 12:00pm — 2:00pm VITA’s recruiting volunteers of all ages to assist low to moderate income families prepare their taxes for free. No experience necessary. Receive specialized training, become IRS certified, choose your own hours, learn valuable skills, and work with experienced tax professionals. Program runs mid-January to April 15. Be part of the VITA team and give back to your community! For more info, contact Dan McAvoy at [email protected] or 541-670-5054

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Bandon Library Storytime

11:30 am, December 21st & 28th

Bandon City Library

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ASL Practice Place

12 pm, December 21st

Coos Bay Public Library has partnered with instructor, Kandy Bergquist, to offer ASL PRACTICE PLACE via Zoom (virtual meeting software). Bergquist teaches American Sign Language and Signed English at Southwestern Oregon Community College. She has worked with the deaf and hard of hearing as an interpreter, classroom aid, and Speech Pathologist. We meet every third Thursday of the month @ 12:00pm. Next event: Thursday, December 21. Program is for those who wish to practice their ASL conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign in ASL as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. Let’s sign! This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their ASL conversational skills. Register for this event @ https://bit.ly/3m6j2WG

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A Winter Solstice Celebration

2 pm, December 21st

North Bend Public Library

A Winter Solstice Celebration at the North Bend Public Library. Thursday, December 21, 2023. Solstice Craft Event begins at 2:00 pm. Make a sun catcher and a beeswax candle to celebrate the return of the light! All ages are welcome to participate. Open Mic Night begins at 6:00 pm. Musical acts must be acoustic, and all performances must be family-friendly. All ages are welcome to participate. Holiday refreshments will be served starting at 2:00 pm and continue throughout the day!

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Unlimited Book Club

6 pm, December 21st

Thursday, December 21 at 6:00 pm, the Unlimited Book Club will meet on Zoom. Unlimited is a joint venture of the Coos Bay Public Library and the North Bend Public Library. We formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion through reading and thoughtful conversation. Unlimited meets every third Thursday of the month. This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss our next title, selected by book club members, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond. Suggestions for future readings will come from members of Unlimited. Those interested are invited to attend the meeting, there is no obligation to stay. To receive Zoom link for meeting, register for free @ https://bit.ly/3R6E57M

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Kid’s Scavenger Hunt

Through December

Umpqua Discovery Center

UMPQUA DISCOVERY CENTER ‘KID’S SCAVENGER HUNT’. November & December. Saturdays (10-4pm) & Sundays (12-4pm). Explore the Exhibits, Find the Answers, and Win a Prize! FREE ADMISSION FOR KID’S (5-16) (1 adult free per 5 kids) 409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport.

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Volunteer with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

12-2 pm, January 2nd & 6th

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Stories behind the Names: South Coast Geography

January through February

Coos History Museum

Our ever-popular Winter Class is back in 2024! After a one-year hiatus, The Coos History Museum will be hosting its winter class. This 8-week lecture series “Stories behind the Names: South Coast Geography”, will take place every Monday evening at 6:30 pm-7:30 pm from January 8th-February 26, 2024. Join Steve Greif on Monday evenings at the Coos History Museum for a deep dive into the interesting origins of local place names in Coos County. The course will offer a look at local history centered on geographic themes and the stories behind local place names. About our presenter: Steve Greif is a retired North Bend High School teacher that has written a history of North Bend High as well as a two-volume U.S. History text for students. He is a volunteer at the Coos History Museum and is extremely knowledgeable on local history topics. This program will be hosted in-person at the Coos History Museum with an admission price of $75 for CHM Members and $80 for the general public. This price covers the entire course of eight sessions. All proceeds support the Coos History Museum’s Annual Fund.

Pre-registration is required as space is limited for this popular program. Reservations can be made by phone at 541-756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Established in 1891, The Coos County Historical Society is an Oregon 501(c)3 not for profit organization and the 2nd oldest historical society in the State. For more information about the Society and the Coos History Museum, visit cooshistory.org or email [email protected].