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Coos Bay Art Museum Snapshot for September and October BY BECKY GIGER

There are many new events at the art museum to draw in the artist, the teen or families of all ages. Come see the new Coos Bay Art Museum space, found on the corner of the Chandler building across from So It Goes Coffee. All classes will be held at this new location unless otherwise noted. Every Wednesday visitors can enjoy Yoga in the Art Museum from 9:3010:30 am. The cost is $5 a session. Monday, September 9 through November 18, the Life Drawing Group begins at 6-8pm will meet for its first session. The Coos Bay Art Museum (CAM) is excited to announce the only nude figure drawing class in the area. This is a non-instructional class and no experience is necessary. Bring your own drawing materials and supplies to join other artists from around the area as you learn to draw the human form. The class is $120 and includes six sessions beginning with the September 9 and continuing every-other Monday through November 18th. This group meets at the Coos Art Museum. Saturday, September 14 come join us

for our Teen Art Studio from 1-3pm. Use the space to create drawings, paintings or mixed media in a space with other teens. Bring your own supplies or you can explore using acrylics and canvas. Meet other artists that are doing what you want to be doing and meet new art minded friends. $15 for the night, scholarships are available. Register online at coosart.org. Monday, September 23 the deadline to submit work to CAM Biennial. Ever dreamed of having your artwork displayed in a museum? Now is your chance by submitting to the 2024 All Oregon artists are invited to participate in CAM Biennial 2024 to be held at Coos Art Museum from October 11 through December 29, 2024. This exhibition provides artists residing in Oregon the opportunity to exhibit their works to the public within an Art Museum, without the extensive jury process. CAM Biennial 2024 will be displayed throughout all Coos Art Museum's Galleries. There is an entry fee of $20.00, artists can submit a minimum of one piece of work or a maximum of three pieces.

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The entrance of the new Coos Bay Art Museum space.

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Port of Coos Bay announces first female CEO BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

Oregon International Port of Coos Bay has appointed a permanent CEO, as well as a new leader for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project. The Port’s Board of Commissioners named Lanelle Comstock as the permanent Chief Executive Officer, and Melissa Cribbins has been appointed Executive Director of the PCIP project. Port officials expect these leadership appointments to shape the future of the region's transportation, maritime and intermodal industries. Comstock had served as Interim CEO of the Port of Coos Bay since June before accepting the permanent position. She has been with the Port for more than 12 years, and

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Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Board of Commissioners named Lanelle Comstock (right) as the Port’s permanent Chief Executive Officer, and Melissa Cribbins (left) as Executive Director of the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project.

most recently served as Chief Administration Officer. “I'm now focusing on operations of the Port and sustainability at this time, focusing on our existing infrastructure and bringing in new customers for vacant spaces, and supporting existing customers and making sure their businesses are viable,” she said. Comstock is the first female CEO in the Port’s 100-year history. She brings extensive experience in the Port’s operations, having worked in a variety of significant roles. "I’m excited about where the Port is going and feel fortunate to lead such a great team,” she said. “Our focus remains on supporting local industries, collaborating with the commuFirst Female CEO continues on page 13

SWOCC unveils building renovations

Southwestern Oregon Community College unveiled two newly-renovated buildings just in time for the start of the new school year. The college officially opened Coaledo and Sumner Halls with a public celebration on Sept. 9. The celebration was attended by Bay Area Chamber of Commerce members who performed a ribbon cutting, along with SWOCC President Patty Scott, and other community college staff members, including professors eager to get settled into their new classrooms. The newly renovated Coaledo Hall features a new lab for the Forestry and Agroecology programs, space for heavy

equipment simulator training, a computer science lab, and student collaboration spaces. In Sumner Hall, a hands-on ambulance systems lab was

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unveiled, as well as a classroom for the paramedicine program. The renovation also allows SWOCC to open a state-ofthe art dental assisting suite,

that inspire collaboration and innovative thinking. SWOCC renovations continues on page 13

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rejuvenating their dental health program. Scott said SWOCC is committed to providing students with flexible learning spaces

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