Discover Elkton

03/07/2026

Have you had a chance to get creative at Elk Creek Glass yet? We invite you to discover this studio & make some unique glass art here in Elkton.

Who are we? Avi Zohar and his wife and business partner, Heather McNeill, are the owners of Elk Creek Glass in Elkton, Oregon. Avi has been working as a glass artist since 1990. He started out fusing glass and learned to blow glass to use up the scraps from his glass fusing shop. As an artist, he is known for unique pieces that rely on techniques from both fusing and blowing glass. His work has been displayed at the White House and featured in several galleries across the nation.

Heather grew up in Coos Bay and has had a lifelong love for the beauty of Elkton. She's worked in construction and the energy sector for most of her career. She owned her own consulting business for many years. Avi grew up in Alaska, where he loved living a rural life that taught him how to be a jack of all trades and how to be part of a tight-knit community. His journey into being a glass artist started in the construction trades, building and installing windows. Then he dabbled in stained glass work, which led him down the road to being a full-time glass artist. For many years, he operated Zohar Glass in Medford, Oregon.

When they moved to Elkton in 2021, they wanted to shift gears and have a studio that focused on teaching. Elk Creek Glass opened for classes in 2023. They book classes by appointment to accommodate the number of students and the skill level of the students. They've had students ranging in age from 8 to their 80s. Students have come from near and far (England, Texas, Colorado!) Many have come as a family outing, making memories together at the holidays, or while they were vacationing in the region.

Avi and Heather's big dream is to spark excitement and creativity in people. Glass art is not just beautiful, but it's fun to make. Time stops, and outside worries disappear in the glass studio. The pursuit of making beautiful things out of glass leads to learning about chemistry, art, tools, and fire. And it can be transformative in teaching life lessons about chasing a vision, mishaps along the way, and how things can look very differently in different light and circumstances. We hope to see you soon. 😀

02/24/2026

Kurtis grew up in Elkton. Great job Kurtis Rose.

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🔦 Towfessional Spotlight – #19 Kurtis 🔦

Some people step into a role.
Others step into a calling.

Kurtis hasn’t been with us long, but it didn’t take long at all to recognize what he brings to the table. From day one, he’s been the kind of guy who jumps right in — no hesitation, no excuses — no matter the time of day.

Before towing, Kurtis spent most of his adult life in the trucking industry, driving just about everything out there. He’s owned his own trucking company and handled most major repairs himself, bringing real mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience with semi trucks that you simply can’t teach overnight.

Early on, we saw it in his demeanor and how he handled situations — steady, confident, thoughtful. A true leader.

What makes this role special for him is that it checks every box:
• Helping people when they need it most
• The challenge of the heavy-duty side
• The geometry and calculations that go into complex recoveries
• The satisfaction of completing a tough job the right way

If you ask him, he’ll tell you this is his cup of tea.
Right up his alley.
He’d probably even say he was born for it.

We’re proud to have Kurtis as our Driver Manager and excited to watch him continue to grow, lead, and raise the bar.

Here’s to many more big recoveries, long hauls, and jobs done right. 👊

02/06/2026

Check it out! Elkton Community Education Center is now publishing a monthly catalog of events.
3/14 ............. Creative Explorations “Journal & Pen Making”
4/11 ............. Beekeeper Series “Beginning Beekeepers“
4/11 ............. Creative Explorations “Infinite Cards”
4/23 ............. Community Dinner
5/2 ............... Beekeeper Series “Setting Up For Bees”
5/8 - 5/10 ..... Mother’s Day Plant Sale
5/16 ............. “Wildfire Resiliency” Day
6/13 ............. OSU MFP “Sourdough Bread” Workshop
6/13 ............. Gourd Bowl Art Class (Part 1)
6/20 ............. Gourd Bowl Art Class (Part 2)
6/20 ............. Blooms & Butterflies Festival
6/20 ............. Butterfly 5K Run / Walk
7/11 ............. “Living History” Day
7/11 ............. Creative Exploration “Playing With Pastels”
7/23 ............. Community Dinner
8/15 ............. Beekeeper Series “Honey Harvest & Winter Prep”
8/22 ............. OSU MFP “Kombucha” Workshop

Check out the link for full details on RSVP, Cost, and Descriptions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mav3BuycJ0x5bfNYD9ntqFHn8hyyQlHi/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawPzBtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRekFOVU1vaVpNaVI2YnBLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlo1jzMgNl_HU5pSQIRgXpm-t899-PssZHSl4IokJ7XUIxy_SCYaeCyhNdmX_aem_F6-QcXD9PHVJM97zKUmrkg

Our (new) monthly catalogue is here! February 2026: https://tinyurl.com/39ukfk4x

02/05/2026

Hi all you might notice the page name has changed! We are working on some complementary things, like a website and we were able to get the name Discover Elkton, so we're changing the name. The website is a big project for us, so it's going to take some time, but it's coming.

01/28/2026

We want to give a big thank you to everyone who attended last night's business meeting at Elkton Community Education Center. Especially, we would like to thank Christopher Frazier with Business Oregon. Christopher brought information on how Business Oregon can connect businesses with markets outside of Oregon and internationally. This could be very helpful for our local wineries. Then Kem Todd from CCD Business shared about multiple small business grants, loans, and support services that they provide. Both Christopher and Kem will be following up with several attendees. This includes us locally taking some next steps to create a business and activity map for tourists, printing that map, and also getting a website setup to help visitors to our area find all our great businesses. Next steps are going to happen in the map development and website between now and March. Not saying those will be 100% complete by March, but we have an action plan. If your business did not attend and wants to be notified in email, then please message us to send your email, so that we can connect with you on these exciting developments.

01/27/2026

The commute around here can be crazy sometimes.

01/25/2026

Woo hoo! They are coming back to Bradley Vineyards!

Witness the songs and stories of Johnny Cash in a beautiful vineyard setting. Walk the Vine is the summer concert you can't miss!