Excerpts from City Administrator’s report to the City Council Tuesday, Nov. 10 - Ice Skating Rink Happenings: The North Bend Ice Skating Rink opens for its fifth season on November 21, kicking off with an Autumn on Ice theme. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite fall attire. On November 28, the rink will feature special activities and shopping opportunities in partnership with Main Street's Small Business Saturday celebration. The November calendar is available on the City's website and social media.

New Retail Development – Hobby Lobby

Hobby Lobby is preparing to open a new location at 1611 Virginia Avenue in Pony Village Mall, bringing additional retail opportunities and employment to North Bend. The company is currently recruiting for a Retail Co-Manager position, offering an annual salary, plus bonus potential and benefits. Interested applicants can visit Hobby Lobby's careers website and search for Job #22504BR. The new retailer represents continued private investment and economic growth in North Bend.

Special Olympics Swimming Achievements

The Special Olympics swim team completed its season at the state competition in Medford on October 31. Six swimmers earned gold medal placements, qualifying them to advance to the next round of competition in Beaverton on November 14. Congratulations to all participating athletes on their accomplishments!

North Bend Public Library Launches Blackstone Unlimited Audiobook Service

The North Bend Public Library has launched Blackstone Unlimited, a new digital audiobook service offering over 9,500 downloadable audiobooks with unlimited borrowing and no wait times. Blackstone Unlimited gives patrons a convenient way to enjoy audiobooks on their preferred devices, with no borrowing limits or waiting for titles to become available. Patrons can learn more and get started by visiting Blackstone Unlimited. The new service is part of the library's ongoing effort to provide accessible and sustainable digital resources for the community. The library also offers access to Libby through the Coos County Library Service District. Libby provides ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. For more information about the library's digital resources, visit the Digital Library page.

City Accepting Applications for North Bend Public Library Board Vacancies

The City of North Bend is accepting volunteer applications for two upcoming vacancies on the North Bend Public Library Board. Community members interested in supporting library services and helping guide the future of the library are encouraged to apply. • Eligibility: Applicants must reside within the North Bend city limits. • Term: Four years, ending December 31, 2030. • Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. North Bend residents interested in serving on the Library Board should complete the Application for Board, Commission or Committee Appointment.