Local Event’s Through July 1, 2011


Upcoming events provided by Oregon’s Adventure Coast


Now – July 23
Coos Art Museum
Thunder at Cam: Motorcycles & Art
235 Anderson Ave, 541-267-3901
Motorcycles and a competition of motorcycle art. Don’t miss this very special display! www.coosart.org ;


June 23
Finding Nature Walk
South Slough Estuary
8:30am – 10:30am. Join a naturalist as we explore on of South Slough’ss trails. Maximum 15 participants. Free For more information call the slough at 541-888-5558 www.SouthSloughEstuary.org ;

June 24
Big Canoe Trip
South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 9am – 12pm. Call 541-888-5558
Explore the South Slough on a trail that flows with the tide. We’ll provide the canoe. Feet and legs may get wet and muddy at launch points. Dress for wind and rain. Minimum 4 participants/Maximum 6. Free!
www.SouthSloughEstuary.org ;

June 24-25
Harley Davidson 11th Annual Lighthouse Run on Hwy 101
The Mill Casino Hotel. For more information about this annual event, contact Highway 101 Harley Davidson at 541-266-7051
Show & Shine, poker run, hog roast, raffle, 50/50 and live Entertainment! Lighthouse Run ;

June 25
Coos Bay Speedway ET Drag Races
Grassroots Bracket Series Point Race
Hwy 42, Coos Bay.
Pit Gate 8am, Racing, 10am, Eliminations 1pm. Street Drags 2:30-7pm.
Adults $10, Sr/Military/Student $8, Kids under 6 Free. Family Pass $25 (2 adults & 3 students). For more information call 541-269-2474 or visit www.CoosBaySpeedway.us ;

June 25
Clamboree!
When the Tide is out, the table is set!
Empire District, Multiple locations, Sat 10am-6pm
Join the Empire celebration of the history, the clams, the culture, and the future of our area. Venues include the Fire Hall, the Hollering Place, Ed Lund Park, the Tribal House of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw tribes, and the downtown area along Newmark Avenue. Events will include live music, a parade, food with clam themes, historic tours and cultural information and activities. Demonstrations include Native American crafts, live Coast Guard operations, and much more!
For more information contact Tom Greaves 541-888-3020 or t.greaves@charter.net

June 25
Creature Feature
Crabs
Stop by the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve between 11am-3pm for this special one day exhibit to learn about life in the estuary. (free) Call 541-888-5558
www.SouthSloughEstuary.org ;

June 25 – 26
Southwestern Oregon Rose Society
Harbor Town Events Center, Bandon, OR.
This show is open to the public and any amateur rose grower may enter the exhibits. Contact Edward Kreutzer at the Grange for more information 541-267-7051. Always the last weekend of June.

June 26
Coos Bay Speedway ET Drag Races
Land of the Leaders, Round 4
Hwy 42, Coos Bay.
Pit Gate 8am, Racing, 10am, Eliminations 1pm. Street Drags 2:30-7pm.
Adults $10, Sr/Military/Student $8, Kids under 6 Free. Family Pass $25 (2 adults & 3 students). For more information call 541-269-2474 or visit www.CoosBaySpeedway.us ;

June 26
South Coast Striders Healthy Hike
Oregon Coast Trail
Short Hike: Sunset Bay to Shore Acres, 4 miles. Long Hike: Sunset Bay to Arago Pt, 9 mile round trip. Meet at Sunset Bay State Park, next to group gazebo across from campground entrance. For more information contact Bay Area Hospital at 541-269-8077 or southcoaststriders@gmail.com

South Coast Striders

June 27 – July 2
U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Join Bandon Dunes for both the men’s and women’s Championships being held jointly for the first time in History, on Bandon Trails and Old Macdonald. The Championships will be nationally televised with 156 players competing in each event. For more information contact Bandon Dunes at 541-347-5991 or www.bandondunesgolf.com ;

June 29
Downtown Farmer’s Market
Downtown Coos Bay, Every Wed 9am – 3pm through October 26th.
Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more!
Call Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215 for general information.
Vendors should call the Coos Bay Downtown Association at 541-266-9706.
Visit www.CoosBayDowntown.org ; for more information or vendor applications.

June 29 – July 3
Sandfest 2011
Boxcar area. It’s bigger than ever, it’s better than ever, and its returning to its original home. Activities include the Bomb Squad, UTV Nationals, Side X Side Drive in Movie, DTR Racing Sand Drags, exhibitions and much much more. Stay tuned for details! www.originalsandfest.com ;

July 1
Fit Friday Hike
10am – 11:30am. These hikes focus on getting our hearts pumping while remembering that a natural trail requires more care in where you step. Please dress in layers, wear hiking shoes or sneakers. These hikes are free and open to the public. For more information call the slough at 541-888-5558 www.SouthSloughEstuary.org ;

This entry was posted on Friday, June 24th, 2011 and is filed under Local Events.