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  The annual Blackberry Arts Festival has been a staple event in our community for decades. Well, at least it was before the COVID-19 pandemic which required the festival to be canceled, just like many other festivals and special events. The Blackberry Arts Festival is a juried art and craft festival that had been occurring consecutively for 37 years (pre-pandemic). It was started to highlight the works of local artists and crafters during the annual harvest of the blackberry. The two-year hiatus is over, and I am looking forward to the Blackberry Arts Festival this weekend!
The festival will once again feature an impressive array of metalwork, jewelry, quilts, candles, hand-painted clothing, wine, carved wood, and much more. All of which will be available for purchase. The festival also includes food vendors which makes it easy to find food and craft featuring blackberries. This is a free event with activities centered on Central Avenue in downtown Coos Bay.
Sometimes we don’t truly appreciate what we have until it’s gone for a while. We are more than blessed in our community to have all the special events, annual festivals, and cultural activities, which has become a part of the fabric of this community. My thanks to the Coos Bay Downtown Association and its many sponsors for bringing this event back.
-Joe Benetti, Coos Bay Mayor
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Historic Preservation Committee Grant Supports Owners of Historic Structures
The City of Coos Bay has received a $15,000 Certified Local Government “Pass-Through” Grant from the State Historic Preservation Office to assist property owners of historic structures with needed preservation. The “Pass-Through Grant” is financed with Federal funds from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior; however, the contents and opinions of the grant do not necessarily reflect the United States Department of the Interior views or policies nor endorsement by mention of trade names or commercial products.
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The funds are available to property owners of structures listed on the “Local Historic Registry” and the “National Register of Historic Places” to make exterior rehabilitation or preservation improvements. The work shall be located on the primary facade of the structure or on a facade that is highly visible to the public. Structural improvements to preserve the integrity of the structure may also qualify. Upon award, a project may receive 50% of the project cost up to a maximum of $15,000 in grant funds, whichever is the lesser amount.
Complete grant applications must be submitted to the City of Coos Bay to Debbie Erler at derler@coosbay.org or by phone at 541-269-1181, ext. 2259 no later than October 24, 2022, at 5 p.m. The City’s Historic Preservation Committee will review submitted applications in November 2022, and make a recommendation to City Council, who will award the grant(s) upon verification that the proposed project complies with the guidelines outlined in the application. The approved project must be completed no later than August 10, 2023.
The application and grant guidelines are available at the City of Coos Bay, Public Works and Community Development Department, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420; On the City’s website at coosbay.org; or by email and from Debbie Erler at derler@coosbay.org or by phone at 541.269.1181, ext. 2259.
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PARKS MASTER PLAN: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Facilities Survey
John Topits (Empire) Park and the Egyptian Theatre
Work continues on the Coos Bay Parks Master Plan update. This public survey enables you to share your thoughts on Coos Bay landmarks and parks, including beautiful John Topits (Empire) Park and the lovely Egyptian Theatre. Your interest and priorities in these and other wonderful city facilities is requested! To date, over 500 individuals have participated in the survey. Join them and share your thoughts by clicking the box below!
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Scoville Graduates from Police Academy
 Please join the Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) in congratulating CBPD Officer Nolan Scoville (center) on graduation from the 16-week Basic Police Academy on August 12, 2022. Officer Scoville will be returning to Coos Bay to complete his Field Training and Evaluation program before heading out on patrol on his own.
Congratulations and welcome back Officer Nolan Scoville!
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Utility Box Art Project Enters Phase Three
 The Coos Bay Downtown Association (CBDA) is calling on artists for their creativity and talent to paint the downtown utility boxes. Phase Three of this project is about to begin and we can't wait to view your submissions. The theme for Phase Three is "Whimsical: A Bit of Ocean Fun!" The color palette is magenta, purple, blue, white and black. As a thank you to the selected artists, artists will receive a $100 stipend.
Artists will be supplied with the following: paint, brushes, rags, buckets and water. Artists need to be prepared to work on uneven surfaces and will be provided with a special paint that coats metal.
For the full Call to Artists and all submission guidelines click button below.
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The annual Blackberry Arts Festival celebrates the delicious blackberry! Blackberry arts, food, and drink are the fare at this popular event in downtown Coos Bay. Featuring live music with the Blackberry Jam all weekend long!
The Blackberry Arts Festival is a juried arts and craft festival that has been happening for 37 years. It was started to highlight the works of local artists and crafters during the annual harvest of the blackberry. It features an impressive array of metalwork, jewelry, quilts, candles, hand-painted clothing, wine, carved wood, and food vendors. Find more information by clicking here.
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 Summer may be winding down, but the fun is just beginning here on the South Coast! The Bay Area Fun Festival (BAFF), also known as the greatest last party of the summer, happens here in Coos Bay and surrounding areas on September 17 - 18!
Thousands of locals and visitors from afar come to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of beautiful downtown Coos Bay and surrounding areas for this popular festival. Highlights include live entertainment, the famous Cruz the Coos featuring nearly 500 vintage automobiles, the Prefontaine Memorial Run, K-DOCK RockFest Music Festival, the BAFF parade, and much more!
Visitors will also enjoy a variety of vendors, arts, crafts, and lots of different kinds of food. To become a vendor, please complete an application here.
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Code Enforcement Officer
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Code Enforcement Officer. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the City Manager’s Office or by email to administration@coosbay.org. City applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by telephone 541-269-8912, or listed under Government, Job Openings on the City’s website. This position will close on September 16, 2022, at 5 p.m. For complete announcement and application packet, click the button below.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Water Quality Engineer / Administrator I or II
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Water Quality Engineer / Administrator I or II. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the City Manager’s Office or by email at administration@coosbay.org. City applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by telephone 541-269-8912, or listed under Government, Job Openings on the City’s website. The deadline for receiving completed applications is 5 p.m., September 7, 2022. For complete announcement and application packet, click button below.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Interlibrary Loan Technician
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Interlibrary Loan Technician. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the City Manager’s Office or by email to administration@coosbay.org. City applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by telephone 541-269-8912, or click button below for full announcement. Unsigned applications will not be processed.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Police Officer
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of lateral and entry level Police Officers. Lateral applicants would be eligible for a $7,500 hiring bonus ($3,500 after being hired and $4,000 after successful completion of probationary period) as well as the possibility of up to $1,000 moving expense reimbursement. Starting salary for lateral hires may be negotiable based on relevant law enforcement experience. Lateral applicants will automatically be awarded an interview and are not required to complete the NTN testing phase. In addition, if a Lateral applicant is hired, they will receive 40-80 hours of sick leave, the amount will be based off years of experience and at the Chief’s discretion. A Lateral applicant may also be eligible for early release from probation depending on performance and at the discretion of the Chief. Lateral process opens 08-05-22 and closes on 08-12-22 at 5 p.m. Entry level process opens on 08-05-22 and closes on 08-26-22 at 5 p.m. Please note, if position is filled by lateral officer the entry level process will be placed on hold. For complete announcement and application packet, click button below.
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