Upcoming Events
Walk in Her Shoes | Annual Women's History Month Program | March 22
Walk in her shoes with a guided tour of the Coos History Museum, bringing to life the stories of the women who shaped local history. Enjoy refreshments, explore the exhibits, and celebrate Women's History Month!
Special event
Tuesday Talk | What Happened to Oregon's Sea Otters? | Bob Bailey, Elakha Alliance
April 1 | 6-7 PM
In the early 1970s, 93 sea otters were brought to Oregon's South Coast. They were all gone by 1981...what happened? Join Bob Bailey, board president of the Elakha Alliance, to find out!
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Explorer's Club | April 12 | 11 am-2 pm
Our FREE Second Saturday Explorer's Club activities for kids and families is the perfect way to spend a Saturday! Join us as we celebrate Earth Month by creating bird feeders, journals, and learning all about local birds!
kids activity
Tuesday Talk | Mitzi Loftus | May 6 | 11 am-2 pm
Born in Hood River, author Mitzi Loftus shares her compelling story as a Japanese American, including her three years in WWII incarceration, a year as a Fulbright teacher in Japan, and two years in Germany with her family.
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