Community Calendar of Events
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Oct. 10—Gallery by the Bay
October
Unity by the Bay
Gallery by the Bay (at Unity by the Bay) will be featuring four local artists in their September/ October exhibit. Meredith Dedman will be doing the very first public presentation of her art. Meredith is proficient in charcoal, acrylic painting and watercolor, and her offerings promise to surprise and delight us. Carol Howald, local award-winning artist will grace the gallery with her oils on canvas. Toni Inman's delicate detail with colored pencil makes her images come alive under her creative touch. Jeri Baumgardner will bring the spirit of aloha to this coast with her renderings of life in Hawaii on hand painted silk. Gallery by the Bay is currently open by appointment. Please contact Jeri at 808-640-0595 for more information.
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Opioid Discussion Panel
11 am, October 10th
North Bend
Public Library
On Tuesday, October 10 at 11:00 AM, the North Bend Public Library will host a panel discussion on opioid addiction. During the panel, our speakers Dr. William Croson, Dr. Luana Hearn, and Program Director of Adapt OTP Samuel Denney will focus on methods to reduce the probability of developing an opioid dependence and will share strategies to aid in the recovery from addiction. They will also hold a Q&A following their discussion.Oregon has the second highest opioid prescription misuse in the nation. With such staggering statistics, no person is immune to being affected by opioid misuse. Even more concerning is that most often a person's first encounter with this narcotic is through a legitimate prescription. Understanding and identifying how easy it is to develop an addiction or be living with an addict, is the first step to recovery. Opioid addiction is not "someone else's problem," and we cannot turn a blind eye to this epidemic.Dr. William Croson specializes in pain management and providing non-opioid options for treating pain. He completed his MD at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He is Board Certified through the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of the American Medical Association and the Oregon Medical Association.Dr. Luana Hearn practices Internal Medicine and specializes in addiction. She completed her MD at Federal University in Brazil. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency Program at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, where she also completed an Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program.Samuel Denney, RN, MSN, works for Adapt Oregon's Opioid Treatment Program. Adapt combines prescribed medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to help people achieve long-term recovery from opioid dependence. Adapt's Opioid Treatment Program is licensed and accredited by the Oregon Health Authority, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.
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Fueling for Fitness
Workshop
3:30 pm, October 10th
North Bend Public Library
On Tuesday, October 10 at 3:30 PM, the North Bend Public Library will host a nutritional workshop led by Cheryl O'Dell of Natural Grocers. In celebration of October being Sports Nutrition Month, Cheryl will discuss how to use food to fuel your body for peak fitness performance.Cheryl O'Dell holds a Master of Science Degree in nutrition from Bastyr University, School of Natural Medicine. Her passion is engaging with the local community to achieve their health goals by helping them establish healthy habits that align with their individual lifestyles. When not at Natural Grocers, Cheryl enjoys spending time in the natural areas of Coos Bay and participating in the region's local festivities.For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.
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Parkinson's
Support Group
1-2:30 pm, October 12th, November 9th
& December 14th
Coos Bay Public Library
Are you, a loved one or friend living with Parkinson's disease? You are not alone.Join us for a support group to share, learn and connect with others navigating Parkinson's. This group is open to people with Parkinson's, care partners, family and friends. The support group begins on March 9th and will meet on the second Thursday of the month, 1:00 — 2:30 pm at the Coos Bay Public Library, Myrtlewood Room, 525 West Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay. Local contact information: Aaron — 541.808.1336. This group is sponsored by Parkinson's Resources of Oregon (PRO) working to address issues faced by Parkinson's patients and their families. To find out more about PRO's services or to support our programs, go to: www.parkinsonsresouces.org
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Community Yoga
6 pm, October 12th
Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with yoga instructor, Kelli Bosak, will co-host Community Yoga. Kelli has been practicing yoga and mindfulness for over 16 years. She has taught yoga in community health centers, schools, and jails for adults and families with all levels of experience and abilities over the last 8 years. We meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00pm. Next class: Thursday, October 12. This virtual Community Yoga class will be a foundational group practice that includes guided instruction (and live demonstration via zoom) of basic postures, simple movements guided by breath, and accessible exercises to build strength and flexibility. Ease of movement, standing postures, supported postures, and some passive stretches will be integrated into class. Time will be given to practice breathwork, visualization and meditation. Emphasis is placed on de-stressing the body and mind to help the student find a deep calm and inner sense of wellbeing. This FREE class is appropriate for all levels. Register for this event @ https://bit.ly/3CbG1VR *Registrants will need to complete a new student & liability form.
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5th Annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover
5 pm, October 13th
North Bend Public Library
The North Bend Library will hold our 5th annual "Stuffed Animal Sleepover" on Friday, October 13 at 5:00 PM! Our sleepover begins with a storytime for children and their families. Children are invited to bring their stuffed toy to the storytime and leave it at the library for their toy's very own "Stuffed Animal Sleepover." Families can follow the fun on Facebook, to see what silly things their stuffed animal does during their sleepover. Stuffed animals and a photo of their sleepover adventure will be available to be picked up from the library the following Monday.For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.
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Empire Schools Reunion
10-1 pm, October 14th
Teamsters Union Hall
Those who attended any Empire school, any year, are invited to meet for a POTLUCK luncheon, get together and visit. The date is Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Teamsters Union Hall, 3427 Newmark Ave., North Bend Oregon. Volunteers are invited to come the evening before at 6 PM to help with set up or to stay Saturday for cleanup.
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Pumpkin Giveaway & Decorating Contest
October 23rd
North Bend Public Library
On Monday, October 23 until supplies last, patrons can pick up a free mini pumpkin from the North Bend Public Library. Patrons are invited to decorate and submit a picture of their pumpkin to nbservices@northbendlibrary.org by October 31 to be entered into our Pumpkin Decorating Contest on Facebook (find us on Facebook @NorthBendPublicLibraryOregon). The pumpkin with the most Facebook likes by Monday, November 6 will win a gift card to a local restaurant. For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.
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Modern Life Skills for Older Adults:
Volunteering
2 pm, October 23rd
North Bend
Public Library
On October 23 at 2:00 PM, the North Bend Public Library and the Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative will continue their collaborative effort "Modern Life Skills for Older Adults." This month's topic will be about volunteering. Attendees will hear from South Coast Hospice, SCBEC, and other community partners to talk about volunteer opportunities available in the community. A resource table with related services and program materials from local organizations will be available during the program. Attendees can participate in-person or virtually at https://tinyurl.com/8mfd54h3. For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.
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Oregon's Dino-Story Exhibit
10:30 am, October 24th — November 28th
North Bend
Public Library
The North Bend Public Library is excited to partner with the Museum of Natural and Cultural History and the University of Oregon to bring "Oregon's Dino-Story Exhibit" to North Bend. "Oregon's Dino-Story Exhibit" is a full exhibit uncovering the mysteries of Oregon in the age of the dinosaurs and will be available in the Children's Room of the North Bend Public Library from Tuesday, October 24 to Tuesday, November 28. Children of all ages can explore fossil evidence, dig deep into time, and discover what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur. NBPL will also have a special Dino Storytime on Tuesday, October 24 at 10:30 AM and a Drop-In Dino Party, celebrating the exhibit's opening on Wednesday, October 25 from 4:00-5:00 PM. New weekly take-home kits and activities will be available while the exhibit is at NBPL. For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.
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Beginning Reader
Book Club
3:30 pm, October 24th
& November 28th
Coos Bay Library
The Coos Bay Public Library will offer a Beginning Reader Book Club the fourth Tuesday of the month this fall at 3:30pm for kids grades kindergarten through third grade (October 24 & November 28). During each program, participants will have an opportunity to hear a story, explore books and participate in an experiment or art project, All participants will receive a free book to take home. Parents or caregivers must attend with children; siblings are welcome. Pre-registration is not required. Based on the research-based Fostering Readers program initiated by Washington Cooperative Library System, the Beginning Reader Book Club supports literacy development for kids grades kindergarten through third grade. The program is intended to foster a love of reading in beginning readers. Each session will feature a different type of book-September 26 will feature comic books and allow participants the opportunity to create their own comic book. For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or by visiting the library's website at http://coosbaylibrary.org.
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Cultivating Resiliency through Spiritual
Practices
5-6:15 pm, through
November 15th
Harmony United
Methodist Church
How do we strengthen and cultivate our resilience in this "era of unraveling" and climate chaos? How do we find peace in our body/mind/spirit in the midst of eco-anxiety and what futurist Alex Steffan calls "the extinction of predictability"? Are you part of Generation Dread? Participate in a free 8 week "Experiment in Spirit" with like-minded spiritual seekers as we practice contemplative prayer, prayer walking, sacred chanting, meditation, lectio divina, forest church, and acts of mercy to deepen our connection with that which is greater than we are and thereby gather strength for our journey. Karen Love Baisinger, D.Min. is a retired United Methodist clergywoman in private practice as a Pastoral Counselor and Psychospiritual Coach. Karen spent half her ministry leading as a pastor in local churches and the other half in private practice as a Pastoral Counselor. In addition to providing individual, couples, and family counseling, she specialized in weekly, ongoing psychospiritual process groups, running as many as 7 groups a week as well as leading monthly weekend Intensives for a deeper level of emotional healing work. She worked as a Chaplain and EAP counselor at a chemical dependency treatment center. Karen was a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee and was endorsed by the United Methodist Church as a Pastoral Counselor. She has been a Certified Life Coach since 2003 and received her Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. A Christian mystic, Karen was on the Board of Directors of Prayer Service International that held a monthly interfaith prayer service in Eugene, OR on the 11th of every month from the month following 9/11/2001 until the pandemic. She has long had an interest in interfaith community, experiencing the One in all traditions and paths. Harmony United Methodist Church 123 Ocean Blvd SE, Coos Bay, OR 97420 Pre-registration by email to revdrkarenlove@gmail.com or by calling the church at (541) 267-4410
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Baby Storytime
10 am, through
December 13th
Coos Bay Public Library
Babies, we're back! Baby storytime will return Tuesdays at 10:00am to the Coos Bay Public Library beginning September 12 and continuing through December 13. The program will include stories, rhymes, and songs selected specifically with babies in mind. The program encourages early literacy development by fostering opportunities for parents and caregivers to talk, sing, read, play, and write with the children in their lives. Pre-registration is not required and the program is free and open to the public.For more information on storytimes visit the Coos Bay Public Library's website at www.coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary.org.
