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 This weekend is packed with activities! There are several events to draw your attention and a diversity of options. First of all, the Blackberry Arts Festival will take place in downtown Coos Bay, organized and managed by the Coos Bay Downtown Association. Now in its 39th year, the Blackberry Arts Festival is a juried art and craft festival that brings artists and crafters to Central Avenue while highlighting the annual harvest of blackberries. This is a free event and includes the “Its All Berry Good” recipe contest and “Blackberry Jam” live music at the Central Avenue and Third Street parking lot. The festival runs Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, August 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. In the evenings, 7 Devils Brewing Company will also have live music, BBQ, and several blackberry themed food and beverage selections. Come enjoy the Coos Bay downtown!
 Additionally, this weekend Coos Watershed Association has a couple of events to encourage engagement with nature. The first event is on Friday August 23 at the Egyptian Theatre, Dr. Sabine Huemer, Ph.D. (Environmental Psychology, OSU) will give a talk “Stress Less, Go Outside: How Mindfulness in Nature Improves Mental Wellbeing.” This community event starts at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) and will provide insight around finding no-cost activities, out in nature, adding to a daily mindfulness routine that can help us all manage stress and promote health. On Saturday August 24, Dr. Huemer will hold a workshop at Millicoma Marsh where participants will spend quiet time in nature, along with have opportunity to help with some invasive species removal. The event starts at 9 a.m. and has a planned end time of 12 p.m. Interested people should gather at the Millicoma Marsh Gazebo with something to sit on and closed toed shoes, everything else will be provided.
 The Coos Bay Parks Commission is hosting an event in John Topits Park (Hull Street entrance) – Dog Days of Summer – which will include guided walks with Park Commissioners and a Dog Strut where community members can bring their prized pup for prizes. Donations will be accepted to support trail markers, dog waste stations, and Friends of Coos County Animal Shelter. Event sign in starts at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 24.
 Speaking of parks, the Coos Bay Public Library will be hosting an event in Mingus Park: Noche de Música (A Night of Music). Live music will be provided by Conjunto Alegra at the Mingus Park Amphitheater, as well as other activities like face painting, story time (in spanish), photo booth, crafts, loteria games. Angelina’s Food cart will also be onsite. This event is Saturday August 24 from 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
These events provide an excellent opportunity to get out in the community and in nature, engage with each other, and enjoy all that Coos Bay has to offer.
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
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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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 The Coos Bay Public Library brings you Noche de Musica (a night of music) Saturday, Aug. 24 from 2-6 p.m. There will be live music, games, give-a-ways, bilingual story time and more! Food will be available for purchase from Angelina’s food truck.
The Library has several closures coming up! On Thursday, August 29 we will be closed for training and on Saturday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept 2, we will be closed for the Labor Day holiday. All other hours remain the same.
Wednesday, Aug 28, the Library will have a movie matinee. Join us for the last week of 80’s movie mayhem with a showing of Better Off Dead. We’ll provide popcorn and drinks!
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Dick Wagner Presents at CHM
The Coos History Museum will host the September First Tuesday Talk program, “The Western Shore”, on September 3, 2024, from 6 – 7 p.m.
Join CHM volunteer and local author Dick Wagner as we dive into the story and celebrate the anniversary of Oregon’s last clipper ship, the Western Shore. This program commemorates the release of Dick Wagner's book on the Western Shore, which will be available for purchase at this program.
This program will be hosted in-person at the Coos History Museum, as well as on zoom, with an admission price of $7 for non-member adults, $3 for youth, $5 for zoom regardless of membership, or FREE for CHM members in person.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with time to explore the museum. Pre-registration is encouraged. Reservations can be made online https://cooshistory.org/event-registration/, by phone at 541-756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins are welcome for all Tuesday Talk programs!
First Tuesday Talks are sponsored by the Mill Casino and Mr. Norm Herning.
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 The Trail Blazers and Moda are on the road for the 10th Annual Rip City Rally! September 16 we will be rolling through Coos Bay. Come out to the Rip City Rally fair for free contests, games, giveaways, and the chance to meet Blaze the Trail Cat, Douglas Fur, BlazerDancers and special guests. The fair takes place from 4-6 p.m. and is open to everyone!
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 The Coos History Museum will host “Pirate Day” on Saturday September 14, 2024, from 11 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for a swashbuckling adventure at the Coos History Museum's Pirate Day! Join us for a day of free, fun-filled pirate-themed activities for local kids and families. Craft your own paper pirate hat, uncover the history of local pirates, and dive into exciting shipwreck activities. Bring the whole crew for a day of discovery and adventure on the high seas—right here at the Coos History Museum!
This program is part of our FREE drop-in Second Saturday Explorer’s Club, a program open to all families and kids with no registration required. Explorer’s Club is free of charge and sponsored by the Coquille Animal Hospital.
Pirate Day is hosted in-person at the Coos History Museum, 1210 N. Front Street.
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9-1-1 Dispatcher
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of 9-1-1 Dispatcher. To apply, interested parties should submit a city application, police supplemental application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov. City applications and supplemental police department applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please include a valid email address where you can be contacted. All notifications regarding your status in the selection process will be made via electronic mail. NOTE: Applications without an attached personal resume will not be considered. It should also be noted that preference will be given to a certified dispatcher applying for this position. In addition to preference, Certified applicants would be eligible for a $5,000 hiring bonus ($2,500 after being hired and $2,500 after successful completion of probationary period) as well as the possibility of up to $1,000 moving expense reimbursement.
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Type: Full Time
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Salary/Pay Rate: $4503 - $5742/Month DOQ
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Posted Date:08/14/2024 1:13 PM
The City of Coos Bay is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, handicap or any other non-merit factor. If reasonable accommodation is required to complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 269-1181, ext. 3104 during normal business hours.
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a variety of radio communications for police, fire, and EMS units. Answers business and emergency telephone calls and performs clerical and receptionist work in the operation of the Police Department. Performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the Communications Supervisor and/or the shift supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of other employees is not a normal responsibility of an employee in this class.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: An employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties; however, these examples do not include all the specific tasks which an employee may be expected to perform.
- Operates two-way radio, teletype, telephone, data processing, voice logging, Computer Aided Dispatch, and computer equipment in the dispatch center; receives and transmits messages to the Coos Bay Police and other contracted police and fire agencies; maintains records of on duty police officers, fire, and EMS location at all times. Completes CAD entries on types of calls, reporting party, subjects contacted and arrested, and disposition of the case. Monitors all radio traffic from police, fire and medical agencies served by Coos Bay Police/Coos Bay 9-1-1 Center.
- Responds to requests and inquiries for record checks: DMV, CCH, NCIC, warrants, vehicles, persons, property, registration and miscellaneous information.
- Receives all incoming business telephone calls for the Police Department. Answers after-hours phone calls for other city departments.
- Maintains files and records of arrests, cases, and information such as licenses, stolen cars and car registrations. Codes, logs and tallies statistical reports.
- Provides appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies as may be required.
- Monitors building security and wastewater alarm systems and notifies proper personnel when activated.
- Provides pre-arrival medical instructions to callers on the phone until EMS services arrive on scene.
- Monitors activity in city hall via video camera. Provides information, directions and resources to subjects in the police lobby by telephone or intercom.
- Conducts background record checks as approved by Coos Bay City Ordinance.
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