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Coos Bay Farmers Market open for the season
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Grand opening - Coos Bay Farmer's Market representatives celebrated the start of the season on Wednesday, May 3 with the help of the Coos Bay North Bend Chamber of Commerce.
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The Coos Bay Farmers Market opened the market to the community for the first time during the 2024 season on Wednesday, May 1. The Market is being held every Wednesday
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the heart of the Historic Coos Bay Downtown District (between 101 South and 3rd Street) from May through October. Representatives from the CBDA Farmers Market tout the local event as serving as the hub of the
So It Goes Coffeehouse , sponsor of the Coos Bay Farmers Market Music Series, invited the community to groove to the live tunes of South Coast Trio during the first Wednesday market of the season.
coastal community. They strive to provide fresh and local goods to the community while supporting local farmers and artisans. Some of the different items available to purchase from vendors include fresh, seasonal produce that's bursting
with flavor, local honey, eggs, and other farmfresh favorites, homemade baked goods, jams, and candies to satisfy a sweet tooth, as well as unique handcrafted treasures from talented artisans. The markets also feature live music from
Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) athletics is pleased to host a one-day soccer camp for players 6-18 years old on Saturday, June 1 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the Coos Campus (1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay). Registration is $75 per player, with all proceeds directly supporting SWOCC women’s soccer team. Led by coaches and players of the 2023-24 women’s soccer team, the camp is designed to provide young athletes in the community with valuable skills and training as they prepare for the upcoming soccer season. Participants will have the chance to learn from experienced coaches and players while engaging in drills, exercises, and friendly
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It’s the time of year to celebrate life in the Coos Watershed with a festival featuring perhaps a not-so-glamorous, yet very important local creature – the mayfly. The Coos Watershed Association is holding their annual Mayfly Festival at Mingus Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. “Mayflies have a totally crazy life cycle and are truly fascinating creatures – so we decided to name a festival after them,” said Coos Watershed Association’s Outreach Program Manager Alexa Carleton. Mayflies are a tiny insect that live in local streams and rivers. They are bio-indicators because they can only live in healthy water. They are also a food source for salmon. “Without mayflies, there would be no salmon,” Carleton said. “They also symbolize healthy water, connectivity, rebirth, and the roles that humans
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Double Up Food Bucks that can stretch grocery budgets. For more information about the farmers market, email Market Manager Melissa Hasart at coosbayfarmersmarket@ gmail.com or follow Coos Bay Farmers Market on Facebook for updates.
SOCC Hosts Soccer Kids Camp 2024
Mayfly Festival celebrates the Coos Watershed
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So It Goes Coffeehouse to keep the vibes flowing, fun demonstrations and children's programs. The Coos Bay Market accepts SNAP, WIC, EBT, DUFB and senior checks. Market visitors can stop by the information booth to learn more about programs like
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matches. Participants are encouraged to bring their own shin guards, cleats, water bottle, and lunch. Snacks and water will be provided throughout the day. Pre-registration for the SWOCC Soccer Kids Camp is available online: https://swoccathletics.com/sb_output. aspx?form=26. Payment can be made on-site at the event. On-site registration and payment will also be available on the day of the camp. For any additional information or questions, contact SWOCC’s head women’s soccer coach Emma Meyer: emma. meyer@socc.edu or 541888-7711. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join us for a day of soccer fun in a positive, supportive environment!
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