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Community Celebrations and Festivals Shine All Summer Long
Summer is here and it shows! The weather has been perfectly warm and sunny with our customary coastal breeze making outdoor activities enjoyable. I am seeing more and more people out and about. There have been ball games at all the community fields, families in the park, and more people out walking in the community. It’s the perfect time to reflect on how fortunate we are to live in this beautiful place and amongst such a robust community. I hope you take a moment to count your blessings, and when you are out, meet someone new!
 We just enjoyed some festivities this week with firework displays on July 3 at the Mill Casino and July 4 near the Coos Bay Boardwalk, and the continuation of Fourth of July in the Park event (thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Coos Bay Downtown Association and the South Coast Running Club). In the coming weeks, we will see the return of the North Bend July Jubilee and the Coos County Fair. Mayor Engelke and her team have been hard at work bringing North Bend’s signature event back to life. This annual celebration has a rich history and has been missed.
The thing about festivals, and Coos Bay is lucky to have both the BlackBerry Arts Festival and the Bay Area Fun Festival, is that they become a significant and vital piece of the fabric that weaves together a community. A healthy community knows how to come together in celebration. Spending time together in the outdoors, thinking about past celebrations, and seeing the generations change all lends to what makes our community vibrant and connected. Kudos to North Bend for seeing the value in reviving their community festival. Come show your support for this effort to bring back the July Jubilee by participating in one of the many planned events. Maybe consider catching the softball game which is a fun rivalry match between Coos Bay and North Bend on Sunday, July 14 at 11 a.m. at the Clyde Allen field. Batter Up!!
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
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Coos Bay Receives Oregon Heritage
All-Star Community Designation
 Coos Bay has been designated by the Oregon Heritage Commission as an “Oregon Heritage All-Star Community.” The commission created the All-Star program to recognize the strong efforts by communities to broadly preserve and develop heritage resources.
An All-Star designation requires that communities meet at least 15 of 24 criteria related to local heritage. These include heritage tourism efforts, historic preservation programs, photo and document archives, museums, historic cemeteries, historic downtowns and more.
“Coos Bay has a long and broad history,” said Katie Henry coordinator for the Oregon Heritage Commission. “The efforts of the city, tribes, museums, businesses, and community members in preserving and sharing local history contributes to the economy and livability of Coos Bay.”
A representative of the Oregon Heritage Commission will formally acknowledge the designation at the Coos Bay City Council work session on July 23, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Coos Bay Mayor Joe Benetti stated, “This designation is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our community in preserving Coos Bay’s rich heritage, we are honored to receive this recognition and are committed to continuing our efforts in celebrating and safeguarding our history for future generations.”
The city is required to maintain at least 15 of the criteria to maintain the Heritage All-Star status. Technical assistance will be provided to Coos Bay to maintain, sustain and expand the heritage offerings and facilities. The city joins seven other All-Star communities including Albany, Astoria, Bend, Cottage Grove, Oregon City, Roseburg, and Salem.
The Oregon Heritage Commission works to secure, sustain and enhance Oregon’s heritage. The Commission sponsors heritage initiatives that educate the public about the value of heritage and celebrate the state’s diversity.
The Oregon Heritage Commission consists of nine members appointed by the governor and nine agency advisors. Members are chosen from state agencies and statewide organizations, and represent a diverse geographical and heritage background.
Assistance is available for communities seeking to acquire Heritage All-Star Community status. Oregon Heritage of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, which houses the Oregon Heritage Commission, offers technical support, workshops, grants and other resources for all heritage projects in the state. To learn more, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-986-0685.
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 Celebrate Independence Day and the City of Coos Bay’s 150th birthday with a commemorative glass (while supplies last) at the Downtown Coos Bay Wine Walk this Friday, July 5 at 5 p.m. It’s sponsored by the Coos Bay Downtown Association! Proceeds benefit the Oregon Coast Music Festival and SMART Program. Participation is $10. With that you receive a wristband, map, and wine glass with the Coos Bay sesquicentennial logo. Start at either the Coos Bay Visitor Center or Checkerberry’s Flowers and Gifts.
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Invitation to Join the City’s Project Management Team for the Safe Routes
to School Planning Grant
 The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for volunteers to be part of the Project Management Team (PMT) for the planning effort for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS).
This year the City of Coos Bay, at the direction of the Parks Commission, City Council, and in partnership with the Coos Bay School District #9, applied for and received a Planning Grant for the SRTS for the following schools: Sunset Middle School, Destinations Academy and Marshfield Senior High School. The grant will focus on planning assistance which will analyze a two-mile radius around each of the schools to identify barriers and hazards that impact walking and rolling opportunities. It will also set goals for increasing the number of students choosing to walk and roll.
As a member of the PMT, you will provide valuable insights to the team and make a positive impact for the children and young adults who attend these schools. This is an 12-18-month commitment with at least 4-5 meetings and some site visits. Interested persons should bring ideas and enthusiasm to the group as well as the ability to work in a group type setting.
Applications can be obtained by clicking the button below:
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 Notice of election November 5, 2024, for positions of Mayor and four (4) Councilors. Citizens can file their declaration of candidacy at City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, in the City Manager’s office from June 5, 2024 - August 27, 2024. Candidates filing by petition are to file before 5 p.m. on August 20, 2024. Citizens must be a registered voter and have resided within the city limits for one (1) year preceding election date. Questions can be addressed to Christine Sylvester, City Recorder, at 541-269-1181, ext. 3103.
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City Requests Development Proposals
 The City of Coos Bay is seeking development proposals for the former municipal fire station site at 150 South Fourth Street. Approximately 0.22-acres m/l of readily available land, ideally suited for Mixed-Use development in Oregon’s largest coastal city.
The property is intended to provide the community with a mix of mutually supporting retail, service, office, and residential uses. The property’s location within the Downtown Parking District means that off-street parking is not required for development. Multiple public parking lots are near the property and available for public use.
Economic development and revitalization are a primary goal of the City of Coos Bay. The City envisions a new development on the property that provides a mix of uses to further revitalize and enhance the economic vitality of the Downtown area. Development proposals for the property should complement the surrounding Downtown both functionally and aesthetically.
The City seeks Letters of Interest from interested development teams. City staff will review Letters of Interest to make a recommendation to the City of Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency (URA). Presentations will be scheduled with top applicants and the URA. Selection of the preferred development proposal is anticipated thereafter.
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Notice of Public Input to Board of Directors and BAH Future
Bay Area Hospital (BAH) has recently announced that it has begun exploring the possibilities and benefits of forming a strategic partnership with a third-party healthcare organization to safeguard the hospital’s future. Our mission is to improve the health of community every day. And because we value our community members’ input, we are offering the public an opportunity to provide input prior to the regularly scheduled July 9 Board of Directors meeting.
What: Public Comment Session on Bay Area Hospital’s Options for Future Stability
When: July 9, 2024, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Where: Myrtle Conference Room/Overflow Seating in Spruce/Fir Conference Room
To read the full Public Notice: Here For Good - Bay Area Hospital
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Busy Next Week at the Coos Bay Library
 On Wednesday, July 10, the Library will be bringing programs featuring Comunidad y Herencia Cultural. All ages are invited to learn more about charreria, a tradition of livestock herding in Mexico. At 2 p.m. there will also be a leather workshop where you can make your own wallet or card holder. Then at 6-7:30 p.m. join the Library for a program about the culture of the charreria featuring a rope trick demonstration. There will also be a display of traditional charreria clothing and art to see from July 10- August 10.
If you can’t make it during the week, Saturday July 13 is also bursting with programs. The day starts with the Women’s Empowerment Book Club at 10 a.m. for adults. Everyone is invited to do some hands-on science with the Summer Reading Program: Journey under the Sea also beginning at 10 a.m. The Book Brunch Book Club for adults meets at 11 a.m. in the Myrtlewood room, followed by a class on Misinformation and Fake News at 12:15 p.m. Come and learn some tips on sorting through the misinformation and finding the truth! If you are more of a poetry buff, join us for a poetry reading by two local poets, Annis Cassells and Tom Mitchell. They will be reading from their new books which will be available for purchase after the reading.
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 Join OBAB to help spruce up downtown North Bend during July Jubilee. Show your love for North Bend and help with light litter pickup, weeding, and anything else that North Bend Mainstreet has in store for volunteers. The cleanup area will be in the Mainstreet district that includes the library to the Liberty Theatre to the North Bend Boardwalk.
Please bring gloves, comfortable shoes, water, and sunscreen. We'll provide trash bags and other supplies. There are projects for every safety and comfort level, so don't worry if you're not an expert or have physical limitations. We'll make sure everyone has a fun and safe experience.
The event is on Saturday, July 13, 2024, rain or shine. If there are dangerous conditions, we'll reschedule to the following Saturday.
Meet at the new North Bend Visitors Center, located at 745 California Ave, North Bend 9:45 a.m. for sign-in and orientation. The cleanup will last from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Youth 15 and up can participate with a release form signed by a parent or guardian. Children 14 and under need adult supervision. Download the waiver here: https://www.4obab.org/cleanup-schedule
If you have any questions, email mailto:volunteer@4obab.org.
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 Be sure to join us on Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston the weekend of July 12-14, 2024, when North Bend's July Jubilee returns! We're celebrating the city's 121st Birthday with live music, a Sip N Stroll, food, dancing, a 5k fun run, a disc golf tournament, cornhole tournament, a special Opry at Liberty Theatre, and more!
Learn more: https://www.oregonsadventurecoast.com/.../north-bend.../
Between the Annual Margarita-Mill Festival at The Mill Casino (July 12-13, 2024), the Annual Oregon Coast Music Festival (July 13-27, 2024), and the ongoing celebratory events connected to City of Coos Bay’s 150th Birthday, the weekend of July 12-14, 2024, is shaping up to be one of the most jubilant weekends in recent memory.
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 https://www.coosbayor.gov/visit/150th/Celebrate the Coos Bay Sesquicentennial!
Wednesday, July 24: “The Empire Builders”
7 p.m. at the Hales Center, Southwestern Oregon Community College
Thursday, July 25: “No Brass No Ammo”
12 p.m. at the Coos Bay Waterfront
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National Night Out Block Party in Eastside
Join the neighborhood at the Eastside Park, located at Fifth Street and "E" Avenue for National Night Out:
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Coach House Restaurant will provide hamburgers, hot dogs with all the fixings, and Bigfoot Beverage "Pepsi" will provide sodas. "D" Street Cafe will provide cupcakes. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share with your Eastside neighbors. Plates and utensils will be provided.
Grab your lawn chair and come out for a great evening of fun and getting to know your Eastside neighbors, Police, Fire, and City staff.
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