

Published on: 07/11/2025
This news was posted by City of Coos Bay
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MAYOR'S MESSAGE
Summer is in Full Swing!
Summer is unfolding beautifully across Oregon’s South Coast—this is your moment to dive into sunshine, community, and creativity! From weekly markets and music festivals to family-friendly cleanups and craft workshops, our area is alive with energy. Here’s your guide to the best all-season fun for the rest of July
Community Cleanup Event – OBAB & Friends
OBAB 2nd Saturday Cleanups Coastal stewardship continues! Join Oregon Bay Area Beautification (OBAB) for their monthly community cleanups:
Saturday, July 12 | North Bend Boardwalk 10 a.m.–12 p.m., sign-in at 9:45 a.m. Focus: litter & light weeds. Family-friendly—children welcome with adult supervision. https://www.4obab.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Be sure to bring gloves, durable shoes, and a spirit of community care. These events are great ways to give back, meet neighbors, and help our coast shine!
Weekly Favorites You Can’t Miss
Coos Bay Farmers Market – Wednesdays (July 16, 23 & 30) | 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Central Avenue | Celebrating its 25th year with fresh produce, cooking demos, music, crafts, and family fun!
Country Line Dancing & Bluegrass Jam (Thursdays) Coos Bay Eagles Lodge | 5–6:30 p.m. line dance, followed by bluegrass jams from 6–10 PM.
Food & Faith Fridays – Fridays, 1–4 p.m. Bandon Adventist Church | Community meals at no cost.
Solve the Mystery Fridays – Fridays, 6 p.m. North Bend Library | Family-friendly mystery night.
Coos Bay Library Highlights
Teen Wellness Kits – Fridays, all day
D&D Workshop – Fridays, 2–3 p.m.
Skate Maintenance – Sat, July 12, 10–11 a.m.
Improv Workshop – Sat, July 12, 10:30–12 p.m.
Book Brunch – Sat, July 12, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Sewing Basics – Tue, July 15, 5–7:30 p.m.
Pinterest Craft: Fabric Jewelry – Thursdays, July 17, 24 & 31, 2:30–4 p.m.
Virtual Book Club – Thu, July 17, 6–7 p.m.
Community Events & Workshops
Support Groups
Breast Cancer: Fridays, July 11 & 25, 1–2 p.m. (South Coast Hospice)
Caregivers: Thursday, July 17, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Trivia Night with Roger Litton – Thu, July 17, 7:30 p.m. at 7 Devils Brewing Co.
Ballroom Dancing – Fri, July 18, 6–9 p.m. at Coos Bay Eagles
Christmas in July: Elf – Fri, July 25, 7 p.m. at Egyptian Theatre
Oregon Coast Music Festival
July 15–30 | Multiple Venues Stage your summer soundtrack with classical, jazz, pops, and more during this two-week celebration. Full lineup at the Adventure Coast calendar.
Beyond Events – Explore & Enjoy
Wander Downtown Coos Bay & Boardwalk, Mingus Park gardens, John Topits Park Trails and Kayak Kiosk, Millicoma Marsh Trail & Education Center, picnic at Sunset Bay, or catch a sunset along Cape Arago Highway—perfect companions to your summer fun!
Many events are child- and pet-friendly. Bring friends, neighbors, and newcomers—our summer welcomes everyone.
Celebrate Summer by Joining In! Whether you’re cleaning up our coast, dancing under the open sky, exploring library creativity, or savoring live music, this summer is yours to seize. Let’s make July memorable—together.
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
News Source : https://www.facebook.com/672903211665184/posts/1053950283560473
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