Friday, April 29, 2022 ~ 1-4pm
Samuel Boardman Corridor – Curry County
Hiking in and cutting back brush as we go. The hike is appropriate for all ages and is approximately 2 miles. The hike will offer spectacular views and offer you the chance to give back while on vacation. All tools will be provided.
link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/262287849017
Friday, 4/29/22 Live music from 5:30-7:30 pm
830 Railroad St, Brookings, OR
Enjoy some pints, live music, & tasty food! Off the Wagon Food Truck will be serving your favorites! Small town brewing, world-class beer! No need to register
Meet at Blacklock Point – Floras Lake Trails Trailhead in Langlois.
Mossy Lotus Yoga will be your Guide on this 2 mile out & back moderate hike with spectacular scenery along the Blacklock Point Trail. You will practice yoga on the cliffs overlooking the gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean.
Tickets: $40
830 Railroad St, Brookings, OR
Family Friendly Cornhole Tournament with fun & prizes. Off the Wagon Food Truck will be serving your favorites! Small town brewing, world-class beer!
First-round double elimination. Then it goes to single elimination, until the final match. The final match will be best 2 of 3. Prizes are given for 1st thru 3rd place! Weather will dictate if outdoors or indoors. Limit 14 teams. (2 person teams). Individuals can sign up & we can find them a partner.
Tickets: $15 Includes Tournament & a beer (for 21+ over) or Root Beer
Saturday, 4/30 ~ 3-4:30PM
300 Dock Rd., Port Orford, OR – (office is next to restrooms and outdoor showers).
Join us for a great boat tour out of the unique Dolley Dock in Port Orford where we will see all kinds of wildlife, unique south coast geology, and the amazing Redfish Rocks Marine Research Reserve. We will ride on the Black Pearl, a rigid inflatable, and nearly unsinkable vessel like the Coast Guard rescue boats you see all over the Oregon coast.
Most days we spend time with grey whales, harbor seals, sea lions, and a myriad of seabirds both migratory and local. The Redfish Rocks Marine Research Reserve was established in 2010 and has been closed to all harvest of living organisms since 2012. We will tell you the story of how it came to be and what research is currently being conducted in these protected waters. We will also talk about the early pioneer days, the native peoples that were here thousands of years before the white settlers, and our local fisheries which are the lifeblood of the fishing hamlet of Port Orford. Join us for an adventure that you will not soon forget!
Tickets: $70
Scenic Bike Ride of Port Orford
Saturday, 4/30/21
4pm – 5:45pm
Explore the scenic town of Port Orford by bike w/ a local expert who will show you the beauty and history of this quaint South Coast town. Enjoy a moderate 10-12 mile ride. 18 & over (unless on a tag-a-long or tandem). Bring your own bike & helmet.
Pineapple Express Adventure Rides
832 Oregon Coast Hwy, Port Orford, OR 97465
$25 per person
*Consider pairing with “Sea to Table Dinner” @ The Nest Cafe right after the ride and conveniently located next door to Pineapple Express.
KAYAK BROOKINGS – Chetco River Paddle & Chetco Indian Memorial Tour
Sunday, 5/1
11am-2pm
16360 Lower Harbor Rd, Brookings, OR 97415 (park near Slugs ‘N Stones ‘N Ice Cream Cones and walk towards water to ramp).
Join South Coast Tours for a fresh water paddle via the mouth of the Chetco River. The Wild and Scenic Chetco river estuary in Brookings offers a variety of experiences ranging from frequent Pelican and Kingfisher sightings as well as seals, sloughs and some of the cleanest water on the coast. The boat basin offers a very easy calm water introduction where you can view the many different commercial fishing boats, Coast Guard vessels and pleasure craft moored up to the docks. Total freshwater paddling distance is about 2.75 to 3 miles for the 1.5 tour. For beginners to advanced. After the paddle we will take a walking tour of The Chetco Indian Memorial to learn the history and seasonal activities of the Chetco people.
Bring: bathing suit, hat, sunglasses, jacket (dressing in layers is recommended), binoculars, water bottle & sunblock. We provide kayak, paddle, and life vest.
Tickets: $70
Equipment available: 4 single kayaks & 4 tandems (2 person kayaks)
Introduction to Disc Golf Clinic
Friday, May 6th
12-2pm
Bandon City Park Disc Golf Course, 11th St SW, Bandon, OR 97411
Learn the basics of disc golf. An introduction to get you started on how to play, instruction of proper form when throwing a disc, what you need to start, basic rules, and enjoy some time playing. Bring a disc if you have one, or disc will be supplied if needed.
Tickets: $10
Friday, 5/6 ~ 12:30-2:30pm
South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve 61907 Seven Devils Road, Charleston, OR 97420
Our group will begin with a short tutorial on Eco printing, a process that transfers the natural dyes and shapes of plants onto fiber leaving a print behind. You will then be led on a hands-on experience to prepare your own item to print. Once your item is bundled and soaking, the Education staff from South Slough Reserve will lead you on an interpretive 1-hour hike on the beautiful trails. Come prepared with proper shoes for hiking and dressing in layers is recommended. Upon your return, you will retrieve your item, and take it home with you.
Tickets: $20
Friday, May 6, 2022 ~ 1-4pm
Sunset Bay State Park – Coos Bay, outside of Charleston
Hiking in and cutting back brush as we go. The hike is appropriate for all ages and is approximately 2 miles. The hike will offer spectacular views and offer you the chance to give back while on vacation. All tools will be provided.
link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/262272633507
Sat. & Sun., 5/7 & 5/8
Friday, May 6th, 2022 4-6pm ~ familiarize yourself with the course
Saturday, May 7th ~ 9am-5pm
Sunday, May 8th ~ 10am-4pm
Bandon City Park Disc Golf Course & John Topits Park, Empire Lakes (Coos Bay)
Enjoy this C-TIER PDGA-sanctioned singles weekend long tournament. 2 rounds on 2 great courses with Pros Cash Payout and Ams players pack.
Tickets: $75 Pros & $65 Amateurs
Registration: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/South_Coast_Classic_2022
Schedule:
Saturday, May 7, 2022
7:30 am-5:00 pm: A Pool Players (Pro/Advanced) @ John Topits Park/Empire Lakes, Coos Bay.
B Pool Players (MA40+, MA2, and FA1) @ Bandon Disc Golf Course, Bandon.
Player check in from 7:30 to 8:30
First Round Start: 9 AM
Lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 PM
2nd Round Start: 1:30 PM
Saturday, 5/7 ~ 9 am
Surfrider Coos Bay
Description: *This experience is for experienced ocean paddlers only*
Join us for an ocean paddle, leaving from Sunset Bay! Launch @ Sunset Bay, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay, OR 97420, north end of bay.
Purpose: Get out and enjoy the water. Paddle on the ocean
Vibe: Adventure
Location: Coos Bay, OR 97420 (sign up to see exact location)
Free Registration: https://volunteer.surfrider.org/opportunities/LvEwqAJxGm
Saturday, 5/7 ~ 11 am
Surfrider Coos Bay
Description: Bring your kayak, SUP, canoe, or other vessel and join us for a paddle on the Bay! Launch from Eastside boat ramp, Coos Bay.
Purpose: Get more connected with this special place that we all love.
Role: Paddle and have fun!
Vibe: Laidback
Location: Coos Bay, OR 97420 (sign up to see exact location)
Free Registration: https://volunteer.surfrider.org/opportunities/onZRZz7Zhk
Saturday, 5/7 ~ 11 am
Surfrider Coos Bay
Description: Help us show some love to the Bay by removing trash! Meet at Eastside boat ramp, Coos Bay.
Purpose: Join us in protecting our Bay and keeping our playground clean.
Role: By taking practical action to protect the environment, your collection efforts allow Surfrider to use data to influence laws and reduce waste at the source!
Vibe: Active teamwork, education, and fun!
Location: Coos Bay, OR 97420 (sign up to see exact location)
Free Registration: https://volunteer.surfrider.org/opportunities/dbvnGNuIZC
World Tour Paddling Film Festival
Saturday, 5/7
Doors Open 6pm
Film Festival 7pm-9pm
Egyptian Theatre, 229 S Broadway, Coos Bay, OR 97420
A showcase of the very best paddling films at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Coos Bay. Enjoy delicious food from Elkhorn BBQ & Food Truck, beverages from 7 Devils Brewing, information on local Surfrider events & prizes.
A benefit for Surfrider Foundation, Coos Bay.
Tickets $10.
Friday, May 6th, 2022 4-6 pm ~ familiarize yourself with the course
Saturday, May 7th ~ 9 am-5 pm
Sunday, May 8th ~ 10am-4pm
Bandon City Park Disc Golf Course & John Topits Park, Empire Lakes (Coos Bay)
Enjoy this C-TIER PDGA-sanctioned singles weekend-long tournament. 2 rounds on 2 great courses with Pros Cash Payout and Ams players pack.
Tickets: $75 Pros & $65 Amateurs
Registration: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/South_Coast_Classic_2022
Sunday, May 8, 2022
10:00am-2:00pm: A Pool Players (Pro/Advanced) @ Bandon City Park, Bandon, OR
B Pool Players (MA40+, MA2, and FA1) @ John Topits Park/Empire Lakes, Coos Bay, OR
Player Check-In: 8:30 to 9:30 AM
3rd Round Start: 10 AM
4 pm finish
5 pm final awards & party @ 7 Devils Brewery & Tap Room – located at 247 S. 2nd St. in downtown Coos Bay.
Saturday, 5/7~ 11am – 4pm
Spend the morning on the Bay with expert guidance & instruction on digging your shellfish sustainably. Participants will collect enough shellfish for their meal and then head to Oregon Coast Culinary Institute @ Southwestern Oregon Community College ~ 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. The Afternoon will be spent in the professional kitchen of the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute where their Award-Winning Chef will lead the group on preparation and cooking your catch into a delicious meal!
*You must have a license to participate.
https://myodfw.com/articles/how-buy-oregon-fishing-license
Buy a shellfish license — Everyone 12 years or older will need a shellfish license to clam or crab in Oregon. No other tags, permits, validations, etc. are required.
You can buy a license online or at an ODFW license vendor. If you’re buying your license online, you can print out a hard copy on your home computer, or download your license to your smartphone using the MyODFW app.
If you prefer to buy a license in person, you can go to one of ODFW’s license vendors. This includes many Bi-Mart and Fred Meyer stores as well as several small independent retailers.
We will be checking all licenses before clamming.
*We will email all participants the week before the event to give instructions on where to park and meet for the morning clam dig and to assure you have your permits.
Tickets: $85
The Redfish Rocks Community Team has put together an audio and visual tour experience through a mobile app called Junket: Explore Your World. The tour features the voices of Port Orford’s Ocean Community on a walk from the visitor’s center down to the dock.
The tour is free and can be taken at any time. Participants simply need to download the app and head to the Port Orford Visitor’s Center to begin. As participants follow the map to various points along the route, they will access different audio experiences narrated by some of Port Orford’s local experts and personalities, including Tom Calvanese on the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve, Kassandra Rippee on the historic significance of Battle Rock, Aaron Longton on commercial fishing, and many more. These narrators represent the fishing, recreational, scientific, and tribal communities of this area.
FREE walking tour: Download Junket’s mobile App to enjoy this and other GPS triggered real-life adventures at https://wejunket.com/
