9/3 - Friday
Conscious Cinema Presents ‘Compassion Rising'
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Turtle Rock RV Resort Club House, 28788 Hunter Creek Loop Rd., Gold Beach.
INFO: This is the final product of
acclaimed cellist, Michael Fitzpatrick. The profound friendship between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Thomas Merton is the centerpiece of this mythic journey designed to uplift humanity. See page 9A for complete details about this event.
9/4 - Saturday
Agness Summer Extravaganza
WHEN: Grilling begins at 11 a.m. Horseshoe competition begins at noon. Entry fee is $5.
WHERE: Agness-Illahe.
INFO: Wrap up your summer with good food, good music, and good family fun, all for a good cause! The Agness-Illahe Rural Fire Protection District invites you to join them in their 9th annual fundraiser. There will be games and prizes for kids, music and food for everyone, and of course, the ever popular tomato piñata. One of everybody's favorite bands, Jefferson, from Cave Junction, will be playing under the Heidelberg Tree.
Art & Music Walk in
Port Orford
WHEN: 4 - 6 p.m.
WHERE: Port Orford.
INFO: Six local galleries will feature art of every style, music of all types, finger food, and drinks for all you music-loving art enthusiasts this Labor Day weekend. See page 9A for additional details about this event.
Soroptomist Building Big Sale
WHEN: 8 -2 p.m.
WHERE: Soroptomist Building behind Wong's Cafe, Ellensburg Avenue, Gold Beach.
INFO: See ad on the bottom of page 9A for additional details about this event and sale items.
9/11 - Saturday
Brew & Art Festival
Bicycle Event
WHEN/WHERE: Registration begins between 8 and 9 a.m. at the Curry County Fairgrounds on Highway 101.
INFO/FEE: Route heads north to Jerry's Flat Road and then follows the Rogue River south bank. There will be aid stations at the Fairgrounds, Lobster Creek, 10 miles beyond Lobster Creek, and at the Cougar Lane parking lot. Riders have the option of going 22, 33, or the full 62 miles with most of the ride on Jerry's Flat Road and the Forest Service Road to Agness. The cost of the ride is $35. Each rider will receive a t-shirt, number, refreshments, discount coupons to local restaurants, and half-off admission to the Brew and Art Festival. Funds will benefit the Rotary Club of Gold Beach. Registration can be sent to Bike the Rogue, PO Box 434, Gold Beach, OR 97444 or register in person until September 1 at Curry Public Library, 94341 Third Street, Gold Beach. Make checks payable to the Gold Beach Rotary Club. www.goldbeachbiketherogue.org.
Annual Brew & Art Festival
WHEN: Noon - 10 p.m. Dance begins at 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Event Center on the Beach, Gold Beach.
INFO: Admission $10, includes Brew & Art Fest logo beer glass and two complimentary tokens for tastings. All proceeds go to charity. Art, beer, cars, cycling, craft, food and music. Advance pre-sale tickets are available for $8 at Dan's Ace Hardware, Gold Beach Books, Interiors and Lex's Landing. This event is sponsored by: Soroptimists of Gold Beach, Curry Arts, and Rotary of Gold Beach.
CONTACT: Visit www.goldbeachbrewfest.org., (541) 490-1593.
Friends of NRA Fundraiser
WHEN: 5 p.m.
WHERE: Elks Lodge, Brookings.
INFO/FEE: Tickets are $35. NRA membership is not required to participate. Dinner will be Prime Rib or Fish, salad, baked potato, vegetable, and dessert. Activities will include raffles, games and auctions. Friends of the NRA is a non-profit, tax-exempt, non-political foundation. Funds raised are distributed based upon grants awarded by the State Funding Committee.
CONTACT: Those interested in purchasing tickets or making donations can do so by contacting Bill Douglas, (541) 247-6707; David Nowlin, in Brookings at (541) 469-0194. Donations can be sent to Friends of the NRA, P.O. Box 1084, Gold Beach, OR 97444.
Redshirts 9-11 Concert & Vigil
WHEN: 5 p.m. - dusk.
WHERE: Azalea Park, Brookings.
INFO: This is a remembrance to honor The Victims of 9/11, our Fallen Troops, our Military, and Veterans. Jurassic Country & Co. will perform starting at 4:30 p.m. A raffle drawing for a 42-inch TV and other items will be at 6 p.m. Our grilled hotdogs, brats, chips, cookies, and drinks will also be available. See page 9A for additional details about this event.
Food Dehydration & Jerky Workshop
WHEN: 10 a.m. - noon.
WHERE: At the OSU Extension meeting room at the Event Center in Gold Beach.
INFO/FEE: During the workshop participants will learn how to safely dehydrate fruits and vegetables creating meals, snacks, and gifts without watching the clock, keeping an eye on the canner, and trying to find storage space for all those jars of preserves. Cost for this workshop is only $5.
CONTACT: To pre-register please call (541) 247-6672 or 1-800-356-3980 by Wednesday, September 9.
9/19 - Sunday
Jet Boat Cruise Dinner Fundraiser Save the Date!
WHEN: Kick-off 12 Noon. Port of Gold Beach boarding at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Kick-off at Happy Days Malt Shop, Gold Beach. Boarding at the Port of Gold Beach.
INFO/FEE: Attendees will be treated to champagne and hors d'oeuvres before proceeding to the Port for boarding on the ‘Rogue Queen', a glass-enclosed craft that will carry passengers up the Rogue River to Agness. A delicious buffet dinner will be served at Singing Springs Resort including tri-tip and baked chicken. The cruise will return about 6 p.m. The ticket price is $75 and includes the ‘Bon Voyage' party, a 64-mile round trip jet boat ride, a buffet dinner, a raffle ticket and a $40 deductible donation. One hundred percent of all donations received remain within our local community to impact our current and future health needs.
CONTACT: Space is limited. Reserve your seats on the boat as early as possible. To order tickets, please call the Curry Health Foundation office at (541) 247-3189 or email foundation@curryhealth.org.
9/25 - Saturday
Eager Lips Novelty Orchestra
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Zion Lutheran Church, Port Orford.
INFO/FEE: This is the 4th and final Mildred Hill Concert for 2010. Tickets at $10 (18 and under free) are available at Downtown Fun Zone by phoning (541) 332-9002 or at the door. A reception by Mary Martha Circle of Zion will again provide tasty treats after the concert.
9/28 - Tuesday
American Red Cross Blood Drive
WHEN: 1 - 6 p.m.
WHERE: Curry Showcase on the Beach, in Gold Beach.
INFO: Please call to schedule your donation appointment.
CONTACT: 1-800-448-3543.
9/29 - Wednesday
American Red Cross Blood Drive
WHEN: 1 - 6 p.m.
WHERE: Brookings Harbor Christian Church, 777 Fifth Street.
INFO: Please call to schedule your donation appointment.
CONTACT: 1-800-448-3543.
10/9 - Saturday
Hospice Rummage Market Second Saturday Sale
WHEN: 9 - 3 p.m.
WHERE: Hospice Market Place on the Rogue, Gold Beach.
INFO: We will have lots of new items for you. Donations will be accepted starting Saturday, September 25, in Gold Beach at the Marketplace from 11 - 2 p.m., each Saturday until Saturday, October 30. Special arrangements have been made for Brookings on Garage Sale Saturday, September 25, to be open from 1 - 5 p.m., that day only at our offices in Brookings (306 Wharf Street). Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept furniture or pick-up items until the spring. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate your understanding. Check out our Facebook site (Hospice Market Place on the Rogue)…become a friend and have the latest news! You can also now shop from the comfort of your own home for our super special items on eBay under the seller "FriendsC2H3".
10/10 - Sunday
Moose Christmas in October Fundraising Dinner
WHEN: 1 - 4 p.m.
WHERE: Event Center on the Beach, Gold Beach.
INFO/FEE: The Gold Beach Moose Lodge and Chapter will host a Community Service Project to help provide a better Christmas for the children of Curry County. $5 per person and a donation of one child gift per family. All gifts and any money raised above the cost of food or other expenses will be given to Child Services here in Gold Beach to be used for Christmas Baskets. We are also collecting gently used bicycles, tricycles, and wagons that can be cleaned up, painted, and given away.
CONTACT: Barbara Jorge at (541) 247-7880 or cell (541) 373-0113; or Denice Haner at (541) 425-5120.
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2010 Recurring Events Calendar
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Sunday
Eckhart Tolle Group Shows DVDs
WHEN: Third Sun, 4 p.m.
WHERE: Mandala Healing Art Studio, 3rd & Stewart St., Gold Beach.
INFO: Our purpose is to support ourselves and each other in our daily experience of presence.
CONTACT: (541) 247-7484.
Monday
Support Our Troops
WHEN: Third Mon, 5 p.m.
WHERE: Curry County Court House. Bring a flag if you can.
CONTACT: (541) 247-0645.
Bariatric Support Group
WHEN: Second Monday, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Above the Port Hole, Suite G, South Coast Community Resource Center, Gold Beach.
CONTACT: (541) 247-7421.
Free Health and Longevity
WHEN: First and third Mon, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
WHERE: The Health Gallery & Nutrition Center, 29820 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach.
CONTACT: (541) 247-7077.
Tuesday
Curry County Commission on Children and Families
WHEN: Third Tues, 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Goldrush Bld., 29692 Ellensburg, Gold Beach.
CONTACT: (541) 247-5600.
Curry County Breast Cancer
Support Group Meeting
WHEN: Fourth Tues, 6-7 p.m.
WHERE: Goldrush Bld., 29692 Ellensburg, Gold Beach. Inside Moose Creek Bath & Body.
CONTACT: Alice Hammermeister, (541) 425-0074; 24x7, or www.curryhealth.org.
Curry County Drug Free
Communities Coalition
WHEN: Fourth Tues, 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: CCCCF 29805 Mary St., Gold Beach.
CONTACT: (541) 247-5600.
Curry County Republican Central Committee Meeting
WHEN: Third Tues, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Meetings will alternate each month between Gold Beach & Brookings. Odd months in Gold Beach, 94235 Moore St. County Annex; even months in Brookings.
CONTACT: Visit www.currycountyrepublicans.org.
Chamber Luncheon
WHEN: Second Tues, noon.
WHERE: The Showcase Building, Event Center on the Beach, Gold Beach. Lunch is $10.
INFO: New guest speaker each month.
CONTACT: (541) 247-0923.
Curry Public Library District Board of Directors Meeting
WHEN: Second Tues, 5:15 p.m.
WHERE: 94341 Third Street.
CONTACT: (541) 247-7246.
Early Childhood Team Gold Beach
WHEN: First Tuesday, 10 a.m.
WHERE: CCCCF, 29805 Mary St.
CONTACT: (541) 247-5660.
Food Handler Training Class
WHEN: First Tues, 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Curry County Health
Department, 94235 Moore Street, Gold Beach.
CONTACT: (541) 247-3300.
Friends of the Curry Library
WHEN: Third Tues, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Library Annex (the old library, 29775 Colvin St.).
INFO: Our mission is to promote public awareness of the library, its resources, and its programs.
Human Service Advisory Board
WHEN: First Tues, 3 p.m.
WHERE: The Blue Room, County Annex Building, Gold Beach.
CONTACT: (541) 247-4082.
South Coast Employer Council
Monthly Meeting
WHEN: Fourth Tues, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Worksource Oregon Employment Department, 2075 Sheridan in North Bend.
CONTACT: (541) 756-8459 ext 517 or (800) 872-4942 ext 517.
Seventh Day Adventist
WHEN: Tues, soup, 5-7 p.m.
WHERE: Seventh Day Adventist, Gold Beach.
INFO: Free food served for those in need. We are a caring ministry, sharing the needs of others. Please come for food, but please stay for the fellowship.
CONTACT: (541) 247-2057.
South Coast ESD Board Meeting
WHEN: Second Tues, 6:30 p.m.
INFO/FEE: Executive Session begins between 5 & 5:30 p.m.
CONTACT: (541) 266-3945.
Wednesday
4-H Afterschool Archery Club
WHEN: Wed, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
WHERE: Fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion, 29390 Ellensburg Avenue, Gold Beach.
INFO: Learn the art of archery. Focus on safety, shooting and fun. Wear close fitting clothing so you can shoot. Also looking for older teens and adult volunteer helpers.
CONTACT: OSU Extension (541) 247-6672.
Cal-Ore Life Flight CPR/First
Aid Classes
WHEN: CPR class, first Wed, and First Aid class, fourth Wed. 5-8 p.m., arrive early.
WHERE: Cal-Ore conference room, 311 Cove Road in Brookings.
INFO/FEE: CPR-Adult, child and infant $25 (includes all training materials), $25 for Cal-Ore Life Flight members, $35 for non-members. First Aid $13 member, $17 non-member (class is only available to students who have completed the CPR course).
CONTACT: (541) 469-7911.
Chamber Board Meeting
WHEN: Third Wed, 3:30-5 p.m.
WHERE: Goldrush Conference Rm.
CONTACT: (541) 247-0923 info@goldbeachchamber.com.
Curry County Democrats Meeting
WHEN: Fourth Wed, 6:30- 8 p.m.
INFO: All Democrats encouraged to come and participate in the local Democratic movement.
CONTACT: (541) 412-DEMS (call for location of meeting).
Friends of the Curry Public
Library Drop and Shop
WHEN: Wed, 11 - 1 p.m.
WHERE: Library Annex (old library), 29775 Colvin Street.
INFO: Collecting good used paper and hardback books, DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes. Proceeds benefit programs at Curry Public Library.
CONTACT: (541) 425-0611.
Gold Beach Toastmasters
WHEN: Every Wed, 7 a.m.
WHERE: Curry General Hospital conference room, 94220 Fourth St.
CONTACT: (541) 247-9850 or 247-3167.
Neighborhood Watch
WHEN: First Wed, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Nesika Beach Fire Station.
INFO: The Ophir/Nesika Beach Neighborhood Watch Association monthly meeting.
CONTACT: (541) 247-6729.
Retired Badges Law
Enforcement Luncheon
WHEN: Second Wed, 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Brookings (call for location).
CONTACT: (541) 469-5729.
Rotary Meeting and Luncheon
WHEN: Weekly, Wed, noon.
WHERE: Showcase Bldg, Fairgrounds, Gold Beach.
CONTACT: (541) 247-6615.
The Common Good, Inc.
WHEN: Wed, 10-12 and 1-3 p.m.
WHERE: Common Good, 1405 Idaho Street, Port Orford.
CONTACT: (541) 332-1365.
Tsunami Mama's Red Hat
WHEN: Third Wed, 1 p.m.
WHERE: Y Knot Cafe, Gold Beach.
INFO: Events will be announced.
CONTACT: Call for info about this month's events (541) 247-0740.
Weight Watchers
WHEN: Every Wed, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gold Beach Soroptimist Building, 94202 Caughall Street
CONTACT: (541) 247-7540.
Thursday
Citizens for Emergency Preparedness
WHEN: Second Thur, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Gold Beach City Hall.
CONTACT: (541) 247-6681, ext 2803.
Curry Anadromous Fishermen General Meeting
WHEN: Second Thur, 10 a.m. There is also a breakfast at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Curry County Fairgrounds, Showcase Building, Gold Beach.
INFO/FEE: Come join the CAF volunteers raising salmon and learn about the current happenings in the Indian Creek Hatchery. The public is invited to attend. We hatch ‘em so you can catch ‘em!
CONTACT: If you wish to attend the breakfast prior to the meeting, or need additional information about CAF please contact (541) 247-0369.
Education Foundation Meeting
WHEN: Third Thur, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Chetco Public Library in Brookings.
INFO: Anyone who would like to help find funding for all local schools is encouraged to attend.
Ellensburg Theater Company Monthly Board Meeting
WHEN: Second Thur, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Rogue Playhouse, 94196 Moore St., Gold Beach.
CONTACT: Theater lovers welcome.
(541) 247-4ETC (4382).
Gold Beach Quilters' Guild
WHEN: Third Thur, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gold Beach Fairgrounds at the Event Center on the Beach.
INFO: Come share with us in the art and craft of quilting.
CONTACT: (541) 247-7165.
Knifty Knitters
WHEN: Every Thur, 1 p.m.
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, Gold Beach.
INFO: All knitters and crocheters are welcome.
CONTACT: (541) 247-8050.
Local Alcohol & Drug Planning Council (LADPC) Meeting
WHEN: Second Thur, 4 p.m.
WHERE: Commissioners Hearing Room, in the Annex (Blue Room), Gold Beach.
CONTACT: (541) 247-4082, x6119.
Preschool Library Storytime
WHEN: Every Thur, 10:15 a.m., with the exception of holidays.
WHERE: Curry Public Library, Gold Beach.
INFO: A fun, interactive learning experience for your infant or pre-schooler. (541) 247-7246.
The Lord's Table
WHEN: Each Thur, dinner, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Gold Beach Senior Center.
INFO: There will be a meal and a short message. It's all about Jesus. Donations are appreciated.
CONTACT: (541) 247-2483.
TOPS: Weight Loss Support Group
WHEN: Each Thur, 5 - 7 p.m.
WHERE: Bethany Lutheran Church, Gold Beach.
CONTACT: (541) 247-6550, or 247-4163.
Friday
Chronic Pain Support Group
WHEN: The first and third Friday of every month.
WHERE: Port Orford Library.
INFO: This meeting is open to everyone living with chronic pain and to their families and friends.
CONTACT: Julia (541) 332-1200.
V.F.W. Bingo
WHEN: Friday night. Early Birds 5:30 p.m. Regular Bingo 7 p.m.
WHERE: Vet's Hall, 94131 Caughell St., Airport Way, Gold Beach.
INFO: You don't have to be a member to play.
Saturday
Moose Lodge Bingo
WHEN: Sat nights. Early Bird 6 p.m. Regular Bingo 7 p.m. Dinner 5 p.m.
WHERE: Gold Beach Moose Lodge.
INFO: Open to the public.
CONTACT: (541) 247-2618.
Chess Nuts
WHEN: Sec & fourth Sat, 1 p.m.
WHERE: Gold Beach Books.
INFO: All levels of play and ages welcome. Promoting a continuing interest in Chess.
CONTACT: (541) 247-4409.
City Wide Prayer
WHEN: Second Sat, 9 a.m.
WHERE: Sixth Street Baptist Church, Gold Beach.
CONTACT: (541) 247-2111.
2nd Saturday Art Walk
WHEN: 4 - 7 p.m.
WHERE: Brookings.
INFO: includes a wide variety of art venues and several special events.
CONTACT: (541) 469-2377.
Brookings Progressives' Brunch
WHEN: Second Sat, 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Brookings/Harbor area.
INFO: Great food and conversation with local progressives.
CONTACT: For location/Info (541) 469-1970.
