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SWOCC, Oregon, Oregon State Sports, May 18

Written by Matt Jarvis

SWOCC
Southwestern Oregon's softball team is at the NWAACC Championships in Portland through Monday. The Lakers open against Pierce College at 9:30 a.m. SWOCC's baseball team ends the regular season Saturday at Chemeketa in Salem.

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Oregon opened its NCAA softball regional tournament in Eugene Thursday with a 7-3 win over Portland State, while BYU downed Mississippi State, 4-3 in nine-innings. The Ducks will play the Cougars today at 11 a.m. In Norman, Oklahoma, Oregon State opens against Tulsa today at 3 p.m.

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Oregon hosts Seattle in a three-game non-conference baseball series in Eugene Friday through Sunday. Oregon State has a three-game Pac-12 series against Washington State in Pullman, WA.

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Oregon's impressive 1-2-3 finishes in the 200 and 800 meters at the Pac-12 Championships helped the women climb to No. 3 in the last USTFCCCA poll of the regular season. Both Oregon teams moved up this week, with the men climbing two spots to No. 20, following the Ducks' sweep of the Pac-12 Championships. Turning toward the NCAA Championships, the top team for the women is Louisiana State out of the SEC, but after that, the Pac-12 and Big 12 both have four teams in the top 11. Following the Tigers, its Kansas (Big 12), Oregon (Pac-12), Florida (SEC), Clemson (ACC), Texas (Big 12), Texas A&M (Big 12), Arizona (Pac-12), Texas Tech (Big 12), Arizona State (Pac-12) and Stanford (Pac-12). The men's poll had Texas A&M and Florida swapping spots with Aggies at No. 1 again. They were followed by Indiana, Arkansas and Texas Tech. USC led the Pac-12 men's teams at No. 11, followed by No. 14 ASU, No. 15 Arizona, No. 20 Oregon and No. 22 Stanford.

Marshfield & North Bend Sports, May 19

Written by Matt Jarvis

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The younger sister of Oregon State's starting quarterback Sean Mannion, Katie Mannion, was nearly a one person wrecking crew against Marshfield Thursday during a 5A state softball play-in game at Silverton. The senior pitcher faced 16 Lady Pirate batters struck out 10, walked one and threw a no-hitter as the Foxes downed Marshfield 10-0 in a five-inning game to advance to the bracket round of 16 next Wednesday. Silverton, a quarter-final team of a year ago improved to 19-8, but have won 18 of their last 19 games. The Foxes bats rocked Lady Pirate pitcher Breanne Johnson for 11 hits, including a solo home run by Mannion in the fourth. Johnson recorded two strike outs and walked four. Silverton scored three runs in the first, four in the second, one in the fourth and two in the fifth. Marshfield ends the season with a 15-11 record.

MHS gtn
Marshfield's doubles team of Heidi Boesl and Katie Boesl fell 6-1, 6-3 to No. 1 seed Sarah Hawman and Emily Stocker at the OSAA State 5A Girl's Tennis Tournament in Portland Thursday. The sisters drop into the consolation bracket and will play Kelsey Collis and Kacie Evans of Summit today.

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North Bend's Zenora Burris fell 2-6, 7-6 (4), 7-5 to Andrea Navarrete of Ontario, at the OSAA State 4A Girl's Tennis Tournament in Eugene Thursday. The Bulldogs Kylee Woodman plays No. 3 seed Kate Rubinstien of Catlin Gable today in a first round match. North Bend's double team of Taylor Cuzzort and Quinlyn Demining face No. 2 seed Any Delong and Jessi Fife of Vale in a first round match today as well. In the boy's tournament, Kevin Johnson and Nathan Petrie open against Greg Papineau and Josh Lambert of Griswold, and in singles play, Keaton Baker takes on Martin Rubio of Umatilla.]

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North Bend has a play-in 4A baseball game at North Valley in Merlin, near Grants Pass today at 4:30 p.m.

MHS tr
The second day of the two-day 5A Midwestern League District Track & Field Championships is today at Silke Field in Springfield. Marshfield's teams lead after the first day, Wednesday.

NB tr
North Bend's track and field teams compete at the 4A Far West League District Track & Field Championships at Douglas High School in Winston today and Saturday.

Pony Village Mall Event sin North Bend, May 18

Written by Matt Jarvis

Power of Words art show
The Bay Area Artists' Association & Neighbor to Neighbor Mediation Services will hold the 2012 Open Art Show and Char - Ity Fund-Raiser at Pony Village Mall in North Bend May 19 & 20.

Tomato-Rama
The Coos Co. Master Gardeners will host the 9th Annual Tomato-Rama and Plant Sale at Pony Village Mall in North Bend May 19 & 20.

Bonsai Show
The Annual Bonsai Spring Show and Sale will be held May 19 & 20 at Pony Village Mall in North Bend.

Rocky Mtn. Elk Foundation Banquet in Reedsport, May 18

Written by Matt Jarvis

Rocky Mtn. Elk Foundation
The South Coast Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is holding our 20th Anniversary Fund raising banquet to be held May 19th in Reedsport at the Community Building. The doors open at 5p.m. RMEF raises money to benefit Elk and other wildlife. These monies are used to thin forests, prescribed burn forest land, make water holes in dry areas, and remove old fences that are not needed any more, etc. Call Kirby for more information for RMEF or to get tickets to the banquet at 541 269-9431.

Spring Ag Fest in Myrtle Point, May 18

Written by Matt Jarvis

Sprint AG Fest
The OSU Extension Office in conjunction with the Coos County 4-H Leaders Association and Myrtle Point FFA is organizing the first ever Spring Ag Fest to be held on May 19th at the Coos County Fairgrounds. This one day event is planned as a fun filled day for 4-H and FFA Youth packed full of learning opportunities to enable them to enhance their projects. Learn new tips and techniques on feeding, fitting and showing from Industry Experts that routinely compete in the Northwest. This event will replace many pre-fair functions that have been offered in years past. To date there are Evaluation Judging Contests starting at 10am, Fitting and Showing Demonstrations to follow and a chance to test you skills with your project in the Jack Pot Showmanship Contest. Lunch will be available on the grounds. Please bring your project animal, large or small and they will perform better for you at the fairs. There are no entry fees just prizes and awards to wrap up the day! The OSU Extension Office needs to know soon that you want to attend so please check the Monitor for the entry form or phone 541-572-5263 ext. 293 or 240. Please plan on attending the third Saturday in May every year so you will be able to “Raise Your Blue Ribbon” at the Coos County Fair in July and the Oregon State Fair held the end of August in Salem. The event is supported by area businesses and feed stores, Coos County Fair Board and OSU Extension.

Arctic Lecture in Coos Bay, May 18

Written by Matt Jarvis

The Rapidly Changing Arctic and What It Means For The Rest Of Us
Dr. Julienne Stroeve from the National Snow and Ice Data Center will be talking about “The Rapidly Changing Arctic and What It Means For The Rest Of Us” at 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 19, 2012 in the Hales Center for the Performing Arts on the SWOCC Campus. This will be the final talk in the 2011-12 lecture series. Dr. Stroeve, a geographer and glaciologist, received her Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Colorado where she focused on surface energy balance studies of the Greenland ice sheet using satellite imagery. Now a research scientist with the National Snow and Ice Data Center in Colorado, Stroeve studies the decline of the Arctic Sea ice cover, and how a seasonally ice-free Arctic will impact global climate. She has participated in several field campaigns in Greenland and the Arctic to validate various geophysical parameters retrieved from spacecraft such as sea ice concentration, surface temperature and surface reflectivity. Continuing sponsors of the lecture series include Oregon Resources Corporation, the SWOCC Foundation and the College. Check out the geology department website in order to keep track as talks are scheduled for the 2012-13 lecture series. For additional information contact Ron Metzger at 541-888-7216.

Barn Dance South of Coos Bay, May 18

Written by Matt Jarvis

Barn Dance at Green Acres Grange

The South Coast Folk Society invites couples, families, and singles to join us for an evening of lighthearted social dancing on May 19 at the Greenacres Grange Hall. The public is welcome, and no experience is necessary. The dances are easy to learn, and a great way to get exercise. On stage this month are musicians from the South Coast who are volunteering their time and talent to play lively dance music from 7:00 to 10:00PM. They will play jigs, reels, and waltzes. Don’t be shy, join us. The steps are simple. The caller will guide you through every figure. Our special guest caller this month is Alan Winston from San Francisco. He will give lessons at 7:00PM. The dance program includes contras, circle mixers, a waltz or two, and sometimes squares. All dances are taught and called; no prior knowledge and no partner are needed. Doors open at 6:45PM. Refreshments are available. Admission: General $7, Students w/id $6, Over 60 $6, Members $5, Supervised children under 6 free. The dances are alcohol and fragrance free. For more information call 541-572-0518 or visit http://southcoastfolksociety.wordpress.com or on Facebook.

Agriculture Workshop in Port Orford, May 18

Written by Matt Jarvis

Community Supported Agriculture Workshop
Zoë Bradbury, a local organic farmer, will delve into the principles and practices of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) at a workshop and field trip offered by Southwestern Oregon Community College. CSA is a sustainable farming model that offers a vibrant alternative to the mainstream, industrial food system. It is essentially a loose partnership of mutual commitment between farmers and eaters. CSA members sign up in advance to receive produce from a farm all season and in turn the farm commits to providing a diverse array of vegetables, fruit, berries and recipes each week. By forging this connection between farmers, eaters, and the land, people not only gain access to food that is fresh, seasonal, and locally grown, but bridges are built between urban and rural communities; food miles are reduced; food literacy is enhanced; farm economics become stable and more viable; and, ecological farming practices can be employed for long-term agricultural sustainability. Class is scheduled to begin with a lecture segment from 6:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m. on May 18 at the Port Orford City Hall, followed by a field trip from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on May 19, 2012. Cost of the workshop is $32 and pre-registration is required. Those interested in registration or more information can contact the Southwestern Gold Beach Center at (541) 247-2741. Sign up now to secure your spot in this popular workshop.

Forestry & Fishing Meeting in Coos Bay, May 18

Written by Matt Jarvis

Forestry & Fishing meeting
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Forestry & Fisheries Committee & Douglas Timber Operators will meet on Friday, May 18, 7 a.m. Please Join Us For Our May Breakfast Meeting. Featuring Our Guest Speakers: Caddy McKeown and Co-House Speaker Arnie Roblan. Program: Candidates for Oregon State Representative, District 9. Red Lion Hotel, Coos Bay. No - host breakfast. NOTE: If you plan to attend, please help us guarantee adequate food and seating by calling the Bay Area Chamber Office at 541/266-0868. Please RSVP to assure a place is set for you at the table.