1) Ham Radio Class
2) Art Walk
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Ham Radio Class
WHO: Volunteers from Amateur Radio Emergency Services
WHAT: an introductory class leading to "technician class"
WHEN: Saturday, June 2nd and June 9th 9am - 4pm
WHERE: Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay
COST: Class is free manual is $22.50 and federal test is $15.00
WHAT: an introductory class leading to "technician class"
WHEN: Saturday, June 2nd and June 9th 9am - 4pm
WHERE: Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay
COST: Class is free manual is $22.50 and federal test is $15.00
Before the next incident or disaster in our area, come join with some Coastal Douglas residents to learn the methods of operating a ham radio. Ham radio is a radio communications system operating above the AM frequency band by amateurs and can be an essential tool when there is a loss of normal means of communication and to assist in emergency preparedness.
These classes are free and will be held at Southwestern Oregon Community College at 1988 Newmark Avenue in Coos Bay (Room #10 Sitkum) on Saturday June 2nd and June 9th from 9 - 4pm. The instructing group (Amateur Radio Emergency Services) would like to have reservations so then can order materials. While the instruction is free there is a manual which costs $22.50 (Kent at KDUNE has some for $20.00
The instructors have also set up a test in order to obtain a license at the North Bend Library (June 21th at 6:15pm) which is at a cost of $15.00/ As a bit of an incentive the Friends of Winchester Bay will pay for three tests for the Coastal Douglas Group based on a lottery of those from this area who have received their license. We had worked to have the instruction in Reedsport but this seems the soonest and closest class we will obtain for a while. A group is also working on a method to obtain equipment that is affordable.
Come assist our community.
There is also a class in Reedsport on May 24th and 25th.
To register for the class contact: Dan Bissell at 541-347-4580
For more information and the location of the classes call Joe Coyne 541-271-2103
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What: Art Walk
When: Friday, June 15, 2012, 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Old Town Reedsport – Fir Avenue (Also known as Highway 38)
Who: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
Contact: Tara Szalewski (271-2485)
Calling all Artists - Art Walk – June 15th – Old Town Reedsport
CDABA's third annual Art Walk will be held on Friday, June 15th from 4 pm to 8 pm in old town Reedsport along Highway 38. Calling all artists ---if you are an artist who is interested in participating in the Art Walk as an outside vendor---please contact Tara Szalewski (271-2485) to sign up for one of the limited spaces available. Plans are underway to make room for artists all along the Art Walk route. Artists will be responsible for all their own needs, such as table and chairs, and will work directly with the public with regards to their art as this is an informal event and no fees or commissions will be imposed by CDABA.
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http://www.lowerumpquahospital.org/ Click on the Community Calendar link
http://reedsportonline.com/
www.cityofreedsport.org
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