The fifth annual Children’s Art Show is again being organized and sponsored by the Coquille Valley Arts Center. Exhibition of participant’s art work will be from March 23rd through April 17th. Children ages 3 - 18 are encouraged to enter up to three original works of art.

Young adults aged 19 - 20 are invited to bring artwork that will be for display only. Students from Powers, Myrtle Point, Coquille, Coos Bay, North Bend, Bandon, and Langlois have been invited to participate. Home schooled students are also welcomed. Two new categories have been added to the show this year. Orginal artwork will be accepted in the areas of drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and computer art.

Colorful posters were designed by Anastasia Savenko of Bandon and she plans to use some of the artwork for T-shirt designs as prizes. Outgoing President Anna Crosby expects the turnout to be even better than last years’. Entries should be brought to Coquille Art Center at 10144 Highway 42, on March 9-11th (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) or March 12-13th (10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Prizes and ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category as well as Honorable Mention and Best of Show.

The official Reception and Award Celebration will be held on April 2nd from 6:30-8 p.m. The public is warmly invited to attend the reception. The show is free to the public, although donations are accepted. It may be viewed during regular hours Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 23rd through April 17th. For more information please contact the Art Center at 396-3294.

Coquille High School students rode the “rooter-bus” to the 3A State Basketball Championships last weekend
to support the Red Devils in round one of the State Playoffs against the Sheridan Spartans

Lee Valley Road will be closed at the 3.8 mile marker from 7 a.m. on March 9th until 5:30 p.m. on March 12th. There will be no accommodations for emergency vehicles but detour routes are posted. this will be a total closure for a road failure. Any questions should be directed to Foreman, Barry Austin at 396-3121 ext. 495.

Normal is BROKE, be weird! Financial Peace University is a 13-week, video-based small group study that teaches people how to beat debt, build wealth, and give like never before. A free preview of the course is being offered Wednesday, March 18th at 6:00pm at the Coos County Conference room in Coquille (at the corner of 2nd and Adams). Call 396- 2521 or log onto daveramsey.com for more information.

Sawdust Theatre is seeking benefit proposal applications for the upcoming season. Each year, Sawdust Theatre donates proceeds from two of its performances to local nonprofit organizations. Your organization is responsible for promoting the event and selling the tickets. Sawdust Theatre provides the venue and the entertainment. If your organization would like to be considered, you will need to submit a letter to the Sawdust Theatre board on or before the 7 pm March 17 meeting. For further information, contact Dave Robnett at 396-3881.

Marguerite “Marta” Grace Walsh, 100 of Myrtle Point
died February 23, 2009 at Myrtle Point. Arrangements are under the direction of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service, 396- 3158.