Attention Friendly Dogs! Join Sat morning gang 9a-10a, East Beach, Hollering Pl. Rain or shine, bring your humans. 530-520-3068
Bored bike fixer upper w/big thumbs to clean old bikes & replace tires for students. Dean: 530-520-3068
Christmas Vacation: & Ugly sweater contest, Shark Bites will be serving. Sat Dec 21st, 7p. 21+ ID req’d. Sponsored by the ETPA. Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Egyptian Theatre, 229 S Broadway, CB. egyptiantheatre.events
The VA has a free SAVE training for anyone who is interested in learning more on how to SAVE lives. Contact Ariana Ryzebol, the Suicide Prevention Coordinator at the VA in North Bend: Ariana.Ryzebol@va.govevents
Go to www.justserve.org to help ladies in Appalachian area. For details go visit the website, and make someone’s day.
South Coast Hospice is holding a free bereavement group from 11/14/24 through 1/16/25, 4p-6p to help those who’ve lost a loved one cope during the holidays. For information or to register, contact Mia 541-269-2986
Dec 6-22 2024 at the Dolphin Playhouse. Tickets $12/$10/$8. Whole family for $25. Purchase advance tickets at thedolphinplayhouse.com.
NB, free public class by the South Coast Folk Society, all levels & ages welcome! Every Mon morning, 9a. NB Senior Center, 1470 Airport Ln, NB. Info: Paul Poresky 541-404-8267
Come join weekly walking events in local parks located in CB/NB, to help participants feel safety in numbers while enjoying the natural beauty & environment of our city parks. Kids & dogs welcome. Mondays 10a-11a John Topits, 355 Hull St, lead by NB Senior Center. For more times and days visit Park Pack on FB or call/text 541-252-9400
Display area & Museum are open! Wed & Sat, 11a-4p, free admission! 766 S. 1st. (US 101 N.), Coos Bay. 541-267-6900
Young people ages 6-14 can create a one-of-a-kind deer at CB Public Library, Mon Dec 23, 10:30a-11a. Pre-registration is required: 541-269-1101 ext. 3606 or www.coosbaylibrary.org
CB Public Library, every Fri from 10a-11a through 2024. Parents or caregivers and children under the age of 5, group gives young children a chance to socialize and play. Info: 541-269-1101 ext. 3606
Tues: Story Time, for young children, 11a. Chair Yoga Class, 1:30p. Wed: After school activities, 1:30p. Thurs: After school activities, 4:00pm. Saturday Shuffle: Magic the Gathering and more! Located at 405 Alder St., Brookings. Info: 541-469-7738.
Ages 3-6, Nov 21, Dec 19, and Jan 16 at CB Public Library. Program is free, no registration needed. Each program will feature a different craft project. Info: 541-269-1101
BINGO! Fri nights starting at 6p, doors open 4:30p. Sat: Bingo starts at 1p, doors open 12p. Mon: Cribbage 10a-11:30a. Photography Club, 6:30p. Tues: Tai Chi 9a-10a, Wed: Chair Yoga, 9:30a-10:30a. Ukulele, 1p. Thurs: Tai Chi 9a-10p. Bunco & Pinochle, 12:30p. Chess Club, 6:30p. Fri: Zumba & Strength Building, 10a-11a. North Bend Senior Center, 1470 Airport Ln, North Bend. 541-756-7622
Are you, a loved one or friend living with Parkinson’s disease? You are not alone. Join us to share, learn & connect. Second Thurs of the month, 1-2:30p, at CB Public Library Myrtlewood Rm, 525 Anderson Ave, CB Sponsored by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO). Info: Aaron 541-808-1336 www.parkinsonsresources.org
Mon & Wed: Survivors Group, 12p, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 355 Oregon Ave SE, Bandon. Info: 541-347-1720 or aa-district30-area58.org/bandon.htm
By occasionally providing transportation. Call 541-662-1245 to volunteer
Make a difference! Ombudsman, checking in with & advocating for Coos/Curry elderly. Come join us! 541-756-5730, 541-267-0892, 800-522-2602,
Do you have 5-10hrs a month to make a positive difference in the life of a child in foster care? Learn more about CASA at www.orcca.us/casa
Would like to invite you to volunteer at our native plant nursery. Please contact kklietz@cooswatershed.org for more information.
Membership meeting on 4th Thursday each month at CB Library Cedar Room, 1p. We’re also at Farmers Market Wednesdays, downtown CB. Find us on Facebook
Looking for volunteers that are skilled plunge router wood workers for refurbishing trail markers in John Topits Park. Inquiries to adoptapark@coosbayor.gov
Oregon Coast Humane Society. Join Us! www.oregoncoasthumanesociety.org/volunteer-application
Be a vital part of preserving and celebrating our community’s heritage as a front desk volunteer! Apply today www.cooshistory.org/volunteer-and-employment-opportunities
Be a Community Ambassador at the Coos Bay Visitor Center by assisting visitors to find fun & interesting things to do on Oregon’s Adventure Coast! Info: 541.269.1181 ext 2302
Please fill out the form at www.schospice.org/volunteer, call 541-269-2986, or contact Amy at a.basil@schospice.org.
Many volunteer opportunities available! See the list on our website to see where you would best fit, then fill out our online sign up form: www.etpaoregon.org/volunteer.
So many books, so little time! Come volunteer with us! Contact the Library book store, or friendscbpl@gmail.com
Would you like to get involved in a community activity & have some fun too? No experience necessary, stop by Oregon Coast Historical Railway on Wed & Sat from 11a-4p or call Tom at 541-294-1112 for info.
Volunteers Needed at NB Senior Center to help with the lunch program, assist with bingo games, lead or teach special projects and serve on the board of directors, you can visit our website to learn more http://northbendseniorcenter.org/how-to-volunteer. Info: 541-756-7622 lv msg or northbendseniorcenter@gmail.com
Menu includes ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, yams, cranberry sauce, salad & gingerbread dessert. Entertainment by Marshfield Vocal Group. Free event but we do accept donations! Dec 20th, 12p-1p, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thompson Rd, cb. 541-267-2347
General donations needed by 12/21: camping supplies, batteries, warm clothing, socks, shoes, feminine hygiene items, rain gear, hand warmers, mittens, hats, propane tanks, and toys. Drop items at First Presbyterian Church (M-F, 9–5). Seeking volunteers. Brittin 541-217-4095, Christopher 541-217-0286, humanrightsadvocatescc@gmail.com or https://humanrightsadvocatescooscounty.org/
Dec 21, 1p-3p at the Odd Fellows Hall, Bandon. Jam will feature Christmas music an everyone is invited to join in singing or playing. Info: 541-759-3419 or 541-297-3419
Secretary; Dining room servers w/food handler card (or able to get one); Thrift Store Helpers to stock shelves & assist customers; & a Bingo Manager. Call the center: 541-269-2626 Tue-Thurs 10a-3p.
Sat, Dec 21, 12p at Mr. Ed’s, 1870 Oregon St. Port Orford. Topic “Were You Prepared for the Tsunami Warning?” Free Public Meeting.
Deep Thinking is the natural inclination of an autonomous person towards freedom. Our conversation happens this Friday, Dec 20, 5:30pm-8pm, Coos Bay Public Library. Walk-ins welcome.
Activities at the South Slough Reserve Visitor Center, unless otherwise noted. Nature Movie: Charlie and The Curious Otters, Dec 28, 1p. Birding at Millicoma Marsh, Dec 21, 10a. Meet in parking lot behind Millicoma School. Register: southsloughestuary.org
Thurs Dec 19, 6p via Zoom. CB & NB library are presenting. This month’s selection: The Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon’s Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart by James R. Doty. Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/eR6E57M
Spanish Conversational Program, Dec 21, 10:30a-11:30a, Coos Bay Public Library. Program is for those wishing to practice their Spanish conversational skills and to help others learn. Free and open to public.