Coos Bay - North Bend Rotary

07/15/2026

🌏✈️ Last Tuesday, our Rotary Club had the pleasure of hearing from Charlie Kocher about his recent trip to Rotary International in Taiwan.

Charlie shared highlights from his travels and reminded us that Rotary’s mission reaches far beyond our own community. It’s inspiring to see how people from around the world come together through service, friendship and a shared commitment to making a difference.

Thank you, Charlie, for bringing a piece of your journey back to Coos Bay and giving us a glimpse of Rotary on a global scale. We were happy to gather for a group photo to commemorate the occasion! ❣️

07/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out and supported the July 3rd Wine Walk! 🍷🎆

Every $10 wine glass and wristband donation helps make a real difference right here in our community. Because of your participation, the Coos Bay–North Bend Rotary Club is able to give approximately $30,000 each year to local nonprofits and community projects that make Coos County a better place to live.

This photo is just a small representation of our Rotary Club Members who helped make the evening possible, but the true impact starts with YOU. Thank you for coming out, supporting local businesses and helping us give back to our community. We couldn’t do it without you! 💙

06/29/2026

“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Taking a step back in time these Rotarians enjoyed an amazing night of fun as they wrapped up the Rotary year in style at Ko-Kwel Casino Prom Night.

06/25/2026

July Wine Walk - Coming right up!

🍷🇺🇸 Celebrate, Sip & Support! 🇺🇸🍷

Kick off your Independence Day weekend at the Wine Walk in Downtown Coos Bay on Friday, July 3, from 5:00–7:00 PM!

As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, enjoy an evening of wine tasting, shopping, and community spirit while supporting our amazing local merchants.

For just $10, you’ll receive:
🍷 A commemorative wine glass
🗺️ A map of participating merchants
❤️ The opportunity to support great local causes

July’s Wine Walk benefits the Oregon Coast Music Festival and FOCCAS (Friends of Coos County Animal Shelter).

Check in at the Coos Bay Visitor Center, bring your friends, stroll downtown and Front Street, discover local businesses, and enjoy a festive evening filled with community, music, shopping, and patriotic fun!
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06/05/2026

Tonight!

🍷🚶‍♀️🍷 WINE WALK 2NITE! 🍷🚶‍♂️🍷

☀️ Join us for a fun evening in Downtown Coos Bay!

🛍️🍽️ Support our Coos Bay & Front Street merchants while helping two great local causes:
🏅 South Coast Special Olympics
🤝 Coos Bay Downtown Association

💲10 gets you:
🎟️ Wristband
🗺️ Map of participating businesses
🍷 Etched wine glass

📍 Start at the Coos Bay Visitor Center

⚠️ Must be 21+ 🪪
🎟️ Wristband required to participate
🍷 Please wear your wristband throughout the event

🎉 Shop • Stroll • Explore 🎉

If you’re looking for something to do, have family in town for graduation, need a break from a busy week… we have you covered! See you downtown tonight! 🍷🌅🛍️🥂

06/04/2026

More fun happening after Wine Walk tomorrow night!

🤠🎶 Tomorrow is gonna be a BOOT SCOOTIN’ good time! 🎶🤠

The fun kicks off right after the Coos Bay Downtown Wine Walk as Border Patrol takes the stage at Front Street Food Trucks!

Grab your friends, bring your camping chairs, and settle in for a night of great music, delicious food, cold drinks, and good times. We’re turning the parking lot into one big party, and we can’t wait to see you there!

🎸 Border Patrol Live
📅 June 5th
⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Front Street Food Trucks
775 N Front St, Coos Bay

Event Link:
https://facebook.com/events/s/border-patrol-at-front-street-/4493406104226289/

Who’s ready to dance, sing along, and kick off summer the right way? 🍻🎵

06/01/2026

Wine Walk this week in downtown Coos Bay. Join us Friday night at the Coos Bay Visitor Center to get your wristband, map, and wine glass. Must be 21 and older to participate. Proceeds benefit the South Coast Special Olympics and the Coos Bay Downtown Association. Sponsored by Mariss Stevens, National Real Estate and the Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary.

06/01/2026

Did you know this year, the Rotary Coos Foundation awarded:
~$8000 in scholarships, that include students from MHS, NBHS, and SOCC.
~$3200 to send students from MHS and NBHS to RYLA. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards.
~$2550 to send students from MHS and NBHS to Boys State and Girls State.
But that’s not all. In April and May alone, the foundation awarded grants to the:
~MHS Band to attend a Pearl Harbor event-$2000.
~$980 for Oregon Coast Music Association.
~$2000 for Coos County Community Concert Association.
~$2000 for Music on the Bay.
~$3300 for Oregon Coast Artisans Trade Education Collective (OCATEC)
~$2000 for the Shore Acres Holiday Lights Shuttle Bus.

The foundation is funded by an endowment from Dr. Ennis Keizer, Rotarians, and the community through the annual Festival of Trees.

But the Foundation is just one of the many areas where Rotary has an impact. Learn more about how Rotary touches those living in our community at www.coosbaynorthbendrotary.org. And if you’re 21+, join us at wine walk Friday (5pm-7pm).

05/21/2026

Two fantastic Coos Bay-North Bend Rotarians were honored at our club meeting by District 5110 for their leadership in guiding our club and projects and making a real impact in our community and on our fellow citizens.

👏Mariss Stevens was recognized as a Superstar Rotarian🤩. Though she's newer to Rotary, joining just last year, she is already making a meaningful impact through service. She is leading several projects and is clearly committed to strengthening our community.

🙌Tom Bennett, a Rotarian since 1989, was recognized by the District for recruiting 10 new members since 2020. His impact is also seen in his deep involvement in club projects and in his service as the club's secretary for more than a decade.

Special thanks to the district's Membership Chair, Kelly Hill, who presented the awards, and for recognizing these Rotarians for helping guide and sustain Rotary's work. ✨🎉Congratulations, you two, on your well-deserved recognition.

05/10/2026

Thanks Tom Bennett and all the Rotarians and community members who support the revitalization of this park. It is so important to the neighborhoods and our overall community. Thank you to OBAB for your leadership in making a difference in so many of our beautiful natural areas.