The “Voting in Oregon” event takes place 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, at the Sprague Community Theater.

This event is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Coos County and the League of Women Voters of Curry County.

Women’s Health Day is a free annual event presented by Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center and the Southern Coos Health Foundation and sponsored by generous community individuals and businesses. Over the past 22 years, Women’s Health Day has focused on healthcare-related topics that are relevant to women, encouraging them to feed their minds, bodies and spirits.

This year’s theme is “Finding Your Balance: Hormones, Mindfulness, and Health” with returning keynote speaker Dr. Neil Nathan. Autumn Mercer, MSN, FNP-C, AGNP-C of EmpowerHer Health Collaborative will make her presentation debut.

Registration

Visit the Southern Coos Hospital website for more event details and registration. The entire event is free to attend, thanks to generous sponsors. Seating is limited, and advance registration is requested.

The 2026 Bite of Bandon starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Bandon Community Center.

Taste signature and new menu items from local restaurants and take part in people’s choice voting for your favorite bites. There is also a raffle, silent and live auction.

Tickets & Admission

Tickets are available online at BandonYouth.org. Admission is $60 for individuals or $450 for a table of 8.

This event is presented by the Bandon Community Youth Center. For more information, call 541-347-8336.

Women’s Health Day is an annual event presented by Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center and the Southern Coos Health Foundation and sponsored by generous community individuals and businesses. Over the past 22 years, Women’s Health Day has focused on healthcare-related topics that are relevant to women.

This year’s topic is “THRIVE – A Holistic Approach to Physical & Financial Health.” Keynote speaker is Dr. Neal Nathan, M.D. Dr. Nathan has been practicing medicine for over 50 years, has been Board Certified in Family Practice and Pain Management, and is a Founding Diplomate of both the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine and the International Society for Environmental and Applied Immunology.

Registration

Visit the Southern Coos Hospital website for more event details and registration. The event is free, thanks to generous sponsors. Advance registration is encouraged.

The 2025 Bite of Bandon starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Bandon Community Center.

Taste signature and new menu items from local restaurants and take part in people’s choice voting for your favorite bites. There is also a raffle, silent and live auction.

Tickets & Admission

Tickets are available online at BandonYouth.org. Admission is $54 for individuals or $360 for a table of 8.

This event is presented by the Bandon Community Youth Center. For more information, call 541-347-8336.

This year’s topic is “Women’s Whole Health: Prevention, Care & Well-Being.” Our keynote speaker is Gillian Ehrilich, Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified in Functional and Ayurvedic Medicine. There will once again be a healthcare panel featuring local practitioners, along with additional speakers, journaling, stretch breaks, cooking demo, raffles, vendors and drawings. Breakfast and lunch will be served and the Hospital Gift Shop will have a pop-up.

The entire event is FREE to attend, thanks to generous sponsors. To register, read the agenda and learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit SouthernCoos.org/womens-health-day/ or call Amy Moss Strong at 541-329-1038.

The event will also be live-streamed on the hospital’s website: SouthernCoos.org and YouTube channel. Those who wish to watch the live-stream do not need to register, just watch on Feb. 24! The in-person event will be limited to 120 people, so reserve your spot today!

Four workshops will be offered over four weeks, with sessions beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until approximately 12 p.m. Drop by for one or come to all four. Classes are designed for beginners, age 13 to adult (or ages 10-12 with an adult) but experienced performers are welcome to come brush up their techniques.

Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for registration. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshops. Bring your own snack if desired; water will be provided.

Saturday, July 8, will be a Theater workshop led by Equity Actor and SAG member and beloved man-about-town Mike Dempsey.

Saturday, July 15, Mike Dempsey will lead a workshop on Directing.

Saturday, July 22, Nameer El-Kadi, who worked for over 30 years in Hollywood on 15 films and 45 television shows (refer to I.M.D.B.) will teach Mime & Movement the first hour, followed by Juggling the second hour.

Saturday, July 29, the workshops conclude with Music & Movement taught by local actors and directors Geneva Miller and Bobbi Neason. This workshop is open to ALL ages. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission is $5 (includes Playhouse membership). Donations are welcome. Participants are encouraged to reserve their spot as soon as possible; those under age 18 will need a parent or guardian’s signature to sign in. Walk-ins are also welcome.

To RSVP or for more information, email thebandonplayhouse@gmail.com or call Amy Moss Strong at 541-290-9989 and leave a message.

Article contributed by Bandon Playhouse. Featured image: Director Mike Dempsey (center) leads an acting workshop on stage at the Sprague Community Theater.

Bandon Playhouse meets monthly on the second Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Sprague Theater lobby. Everyone is welcome! Learn more at BandonPlayhouse.org or on our Facebook page.

Register in advance at Eventbrite.

Check out the event program at SouthernCoos.org/foundation/womenshealthday. For more information, contact the Southern Coos Health Foundation by phone, 541-329-1038, or email amossstrong@southerncoos.org.

The Fall Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, Nov. 19, from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Bandon Community Center. Admission is $1 at the door.

This community event is sponsored by the Bandon Chamber of Commerce and Beach Loop Realty. For more information, contact the Bandon Chamber, events@bandon.com.

Did you know that Bandon has lost over 100 trees in City Park in just seven years? Storms and the aging of many of the trees are the culprits. With the assistance of many hands, we have the potential of creating a Tree-Mendous landscape. That’s why we need you! Get involved in planting trees for a lush and beautiful park!

Bring your family and join your community at the City Park Gazebo to plant your heritage trees. If you are new to our community, come meet people who care about trees in our parks and our city.

Trees are important to our environment. They provide oxygen, improve air quality and support wildlife. And they make us feel good!

Sponsors of the event are: City of Bandon, Stillwater Natives Nursery, Friends of Bandon Parks; and Samantha Stanger, who is the tree donor.

For more information, contact info@friendsofbandonparks.org.