EOTSC20160205 (th) South Slough - Build a Wren birdhouse

Build Your Very Own Wren or Bluebird Birdhouse at the South Slough Reserve!

Reservations required for all programs

Call (541)-888-5558 ext. 121

All programs begin at the South Slough Reserve Interpretive Center located four miles south of Charleston at 61907 Seven Devils Road.

Spring is just around the corner and our feathery friends will soon be returning! This is the perfect time to join us at the South Slough Preserve to build your own birdhouse.  

Saturday, February 6^th from 1 – 3 pm        WRENS

Children, parents and grandparents can come learn about wren ecology then build a birdhouse to encourage them to live in their backyard.  Cost is $12/birdhouse. All supplies are provided, however if you have an extra hammer, please bring it.  Call: 541.888.5558 ext. 121 to sign up.

EOTSC20160205 (th) CB Garden Club - Valentine Mug Sale

The Coos Bay Garden Club Valentine Decorated Mug Sale will include beautiful mugs/bowls decorated with varied local evergreens, candies, ornaments and ribbon for $10. These items will make excellent gifts for family, friends and co-workers.  There will also be live plants for sale.

Proceeds will go to the club for support of local community projects. 

When – All day February 5th and 6th

Where - Pony Village Mall

EOTSC20160204 (th) CB NB Water Board - flushing waterlines

During the week ending February 5, Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board will continue routine maintenance flushing of waterlines within its distribution system in Coos Bay.  Flushing of waterlines will in the Libby area from Libby Lane and Shinglehouse west to Noah Road, Shasta Road south to Red Dike Road, north to Hobby Lane, east to Shriners Road; in the Bunkerhill area Highway 101 from South Broadway east to Ellen Road and south to Troy Lane; in the Millington area from Linton Avenue south on Highway 101 to Shoshone Lane.  Flushing will begin in the morning each day about 8:00 a.m. and end at approximately 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  In some locations, it may be necessary to begin flushing earlier in the morning and end earlier in the afternoon. 

          Customers within the affected area may experience periods of reduced pressure and may notice a discoloration of the water during these flushing periods.  Customers should avoid doing laundry if their water appears discolored.  If the discoloration does not clear up promptly, please notify the Water Board at 267‑3128.

EOTSC20160204 (th) CB Eagles - USA Dance

USA Dance will hold their monthly dance Friday, Feb. 5th in the upstairs ballroom of the Coos Bay Eagles (568 S 2nd St) Intermediate Charleston lesson 7-7:30, Beginning Charleston lesson 7:30-8. Open dancing 8-10. Admission: $4 members & students, $7 non-members.

EOTSC20160204 (th) Bay Area Hospital - Vein Screening

Bay Area Hospital PSA Information

Free Vein Screening (run through Feb. 4) 

·  Help is available for those suffering from tired, achy, or unsightly legs

·  A FREE Vein Screening, on February 5, is being offered by Dr. Steven Giss (hard G)

·  Dr. Giss, a board certified general surgeon will help determine if your legs are at risk

·  They offer non-surgical, in-office, procedures to help relieve the pain quickly!

·  Treatment takes less than an hour, and no anesthesia is required.

·  Inside the Women’s Imaging Center, 2650 North 17th Street, Coos Bay

·  To schedule your FREE Vein Screening, call 541-267-5411

·  Friday, February 5th, from 9 am to noon

EOTSC20160203 (th) Coos County AARP tax-help

The Coos County AARP tax-help program for those of any age with low to moderate income Thursday, February 4, 10:00 am, at the Lakeside Lions Club, 890 Bowron Road.

AARP volunteers will help with electronic filing of both federal and state taxes. Interested taxpayers will need to bring photo identification, social security card(s), 2014 tax returns, and 2015 tax year information.

More information is available by calling Fain, 541-297-3722.

EOTSC20160203 Master Gardener also Owyhee River Documentary

If you’re interested in improving your green thumb, consider the variety of gardening classes being offered to the general public during the Coos County Master Gardener’s 2016 Training in January, February and March
For more info call 541-572-5263, ext. 25299.

also
Owyhee River Book and Documentary Film Program at the North Bend Public Library
Thursday, February 4 at 6:30pm
This program is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Friends of the North Bend Public Library
For more info call 541-756-0400