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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026

Brookings, Oregon

Friends of Curry Campus Speaker Series Presents:

Tide Pools with Bill Gorham Brookings, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus invites the community to join us on Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:00 to 2:00 pm, for a presentation by Bill Gorham, marine biologist “Tide Pools of the South Coast of Oregon”. Bill Gorham is a marine biologist who has been diving, beach combing, and tide pooling around the world. For the past eight years he’s walked his dogs on the Chrissey Fields beaches more than 4,000 times and photographed a wonderful array of critters, tracks, sea states, and washed-up treasures. He’s keen to share that experience with all others who love the ocean and all its surprises. If you slow down, look down (and up), you will see the little (and big) things that are hiding in plain sight. This is a free program sponsored by the Friends of Curry Campus and will be held in the Community Room on South-

western’s Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway (off Highway 101), Brookings. Bring a friend and a brown bag lunch.

Stay tuned for upcoming talks in our speaker series. Talks during winter term will focus on the nature all around us. For

more information contact the Curry Campus at 541-813-1667.

Calling All Artists: BLM Seeks Artists in Residence at Rogue River Ranch, Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument

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All Curry County Graduating High School Seniors

As the end of the school year is approaching, many of you are planning for your future educational endeavors. Curry Anadromous Fishermen (CAF) are currently accepting applications for (3) $1,500 scholarships to be awarded to students that qualify. Qualiﬁed students will be attending one of the three high schools or be home-schooled in Curry County. To qualify a student needs to have completed all the requirements of the Educational Service District, be eligible for enrollment in an accredited college, university or trade school, meet the requirements as stated on the application, possess an accumulated GPA of at least 2.0 and complete the application and required essay. CAF is a non-proﬁt corporation that operates and maintains the Indian Creek Hatchery in Gold Beach. The major goal of the Indian Creek Hatchery is to supplement the natural production of lower Rogue River Fall Chinook salmon. Any student wanting to submit an application for consideration needs to speak with their high school guidance counselor for paperwork, details, and deadline information.

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“Artists provide a captivating lens through which we can explore our connection to public lands,” said Joel Brumm, Assistant Monument Manager. “Their work provides a unique perspective on these remarkable landscapes, highlighting our mission and role in public land management as we celebrate our 80th anniversary.”

FROM BLM The Bureau of Land Management is looking for two Artists-in-Residence: one at the historic Rogue River Ranch National Historic Site and another at the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The selected artists will have the unique opportunity to capture these public lands during a milestone year as the Nation marks its 250th birthday and the BLM celebrates its 80th anniversary. The artists will receive one- to two-week residencies during the summer to create original work while immersed in some of Oregon’s most remarkable environments. One artist and one alternate will be selected for each residency based on the following criteria: entry materials, residency proposal, professionalism, and creative vision. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 28. As part of the 2026 program, selected artists will also be part of the Freedom 250 celebration, paying tribute to the historic sites and special lands that have contributed to the Nation’s heritage.

Rogue River Ranch National Historic Site The Rogue River Ranch residency will take place between June and August 2026 in a breathtaking setting deep in the Rogue Wild and Scenic River Corridor. The remote outpost is a two-hour drive or a 22-mile river trip from Grave Creek Boat Ramp. The selected artist will reside in the historic house. Following their residency, the artist will share their vision in a public presentation at the Grants Pass Museum of Art on Oct. 2. Their work will be displayed at the museum for one month and then returned to the artist. The BLM is requesting digital copies of the artwork to promote the

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Artist-in-Residence program and public lands. The artist retains a non-exclusive use copyright. In summer 2025, Artist Alisha Whitman created watercolors during her residency. Artists of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and there is no preference given to any style or medium. Interested artists can learn more information and ﬁnd an application at the Artist-in-Residence website, by e-mailing Tony Saunders at asaunders@ blm.gov, or by calling 541-4716642. Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument The Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument residency will take place in June 2026. The selected artist will be based at a travel trailer at Hyatt Lake Campground while exploring the environment and creating their art. The BLM is seeking visual artists for this residency. Since 2017, the Artist-in-Residence program has allowed numerous artists to transform the monument's natural and cultural resources into visual art, objects,

and performances. Last year’s Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Artist-in-Residence was Paul Atkinson, a gifted photographer who spent his time studying and photographing the monument’s unique landscapes. During their residency, the artist will share their experience and artistic vision in a public presentation. Following the residency, artists are asked to donate an original artwork piece, which they will retain the rights to. Interested artists can learn more information and ﬁnd an application at the Artist-in-Residence website, by e-mailing John Duwe at jduwe@blm.gov, or by calling 541-618-2320.

The Coos-Curry Farm Bureau is offering two, $2,000 scholarships for the 2026-27 school year. The scholarship will be available to Coos and Curry County high school seniors who plan to major in an agriculture related field at an Oregon college, university or community college. Students of Coos-Curry County Farm Bureau Voting or Supporting members are also eligible for the scholarship if they are attending an Oregon college or university in the field of their choice. This scholarship is also open to current Oregon college students from Coos and Curry Counties who are majoring in an agricultural related field. Financial need is not the primary basis for selection but is a factor in the selection process. Academic performance, agriculture achievement in FFA or 4-H, and/or participation in school and community activities are basic criteria evaluated by the Coos-Curry County Farm Bureau Scholarship Committee. Application forms are available on the Oregon Farm Bureau Scholarship website or may be received by calling 541-347-3453. Completed applications with a high school transcript or college transcript are due April 1, 2026. Winners will be notified by April 15th.

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