The Insider Report: Upcoming Activities and Events for August 19 – 25 … and Beyond

This week on the Insider Report, Kat’s away, so Bruce gets to give the scoop on what is going on in the area, including the Chetco Library event schedule, Travel Oregon Welcome Center Brookings events, Red Eye On The River Cannabis Fest, the first Community Art Exhibition, Renaissance Fest at Enoteca in Crescent City, Partnership for […]

Episode Transcript

(00:02):
Hello, mister and missus Brookings Harbor and all
the fishing boats at sea. I'm Bruce Ellis,
and this is the insider report. So sit
back, relax, and let your ears do the
walking as I fill you in on what's
going on in the area this weekend and
beyond.
Well, hello. Hello. Hello. And welcome to this
week's show that keeps you in the know.
Hey. I'm, here all by myself this week.

(00:25):
Kat is gone. We we kinda switched places
last week
because of the pirate festival. I never come
in on Mondays because obvious reasons.
But, yeah, the pirate festival. Yeah. We had
a little Chetco effect action, so that kinda
messed us up on Friday and Saturday, but
Sunday was beautimous.
It was a wonderful it was the way
the pirate festival should have been all weekend,

(00:46):
but at least everybody held on and came
out on Sunday and just crowded the place
up. And it looked like New York a
couple times down the aisle, so that was
great. And
we did a little merman thing. I did
the king Poseidon there with, Chrissy got in
the, with as a mermaid. We got in
there and, did a little promo for a
commercial and everything for the show I mean,
for the for the event, for the Pirates

(01:08):
of the Pacific Festival. And so
fun was had by all. I mean, like
I said, the heat kicked us down a
little bit. It's probably a
yeah. I ain't gonna lie. It took my
butt out. I was down for the count
a couple days. It was rough. I didn't
walk around as much as I usually do,
but that's I was just on it until
Sunday. And then Sunday was like was that
normal?
Feeling better and everything like that. But, yeah,

(01:29):
it was a rough one. Me because you
gotta realize me and Chrissy were out there
since Tuesday.
Every day out at that port, at least
four plus hours,
just getting things marked out, lined out, and
everything ready for the vendors because it was
the biggest one we've had ever.
We had a big section of the parking
lot that was ours as well, so we
had to mark that all out and everything.

(01:51):
So, yeah, it was kind of a it
was a rough one, but we got through
it alive. Everybody came out okay. And, yeah,
we're just glad, you know, hey. Glad we
were able to do a whole bunch during
the summertime, and we had good weather. You
know, it's the first time we ever had
a Checo effect on the pirate festival, but
we had good weather at all our events.
I can't I can't jinx it now. So

(02:11):
we were glad that we were able to,
yeah, each one of them was no rain.
That's it right there. Might have a little
heat, but no rain, and that was always
nice when you're having an event like that.
So, anyways, hope everybody got out there and
had some fun. This last week, just kinda
for me, relaxing is working on my paper
and working on the show and, kinda staying
home as much. So I did as much

(02:32):
of that as possible.
Still had to do my duties and all
that good stuff, but, yeah, got a little
bit of resting in, and this last weekend
was relaxing. So, yeah, that's what it's all
about. And I hope you all got out
there and had some fun, and,
there's a whole bunch of stuff still going
on all the way in through September and
beyond.
So before we get going, I'd like to
thank the Oregon South Coast Fisherman, otherwise known

(02:54):
as the Castaways,
and Oregon Coast VIP Marketing for sponsoring the
insider report. And if you'd like to sponsor
our show, the insider reporter or one of
our other fine shows here at KCIW,
you just go to kciw.0rg,
and you will be on your way.
Hey. Let's get going with some music schedule.
Still got some left in this month on
the, Cisco will be playing on the twentieth,

(03:14):
the twenty third, and the twenty seventh, and
the thirtieth at the Brookings Harbor Farmers Market
from 10AM to 2PM.
On the twenty first, he'll be at Seaview
Senior Center, noon to one. On the twenty
ninth, we've got him at Checo Activity Center,
11AM to 1PM. And on the twenty fourth,
we got the whale's head,
11AM
to 1PM.
Hey. And then Patty Anne, she's playing on

(03:35):
the twenty second at Kunta from six to
eight.
Black GTO will be playing on twenty third
at World Headquarters 101, seven to ten, and
then on the thirtieth, it'll be at Oak
Valley Casino car show at noon.
Latitude is playing on the twenty third at
Augustinos,
two to five.
And then Inateca
Musics is runs from Friday, eight to ten,

(03:57):
and on Saturdays, the seven to nine. On
the twenty second, we got Bob Tiernan. On
the twenty third, the mighty steelheads, and on
the twenty ninth, the good time Charlie's.
Hey. And then the Italian guys are playing
here on the twenty seventh at Pete's Bar
and Grill at 6PM.
And then the mighty steelheads on the twenty
third, they'll be at Inateka 7.
The twenty fourth will be at the Klamath
Blackberry Festival at one. And on thirtieth, it'll

(04:19):
be at Elk Valley Casino at 02:00.
So that's it for the music there this
week. We'll I'll be getting more music as
time goes here because it's time to get
it for the inside of Southern Oregon
September issue.
But if you are out there and you're
a musician or a band and you'd like
to get your stuff on the airwaves and
in the paper,
all you have to do is send it

(04:39):
to, [e-mail],
and I will get that done for you.
Just send me your where you're playing, what
times, and all that good stuff, neighborhood band,
you know, the important stuff.
Alright. Hey. Well, we got the Chetco library,
schedules going on. They got weekly events on
Tuesdays. It's 10:30AM. They got story time, stories,

(05:00):
songs, and games for young children.
At 03:30, it's the Tween Club. Youth is
youth ages 10 to 13 are welcome to
hang out and explore new interests and activities
every week.
Then on Wednesdays at 12:30PM,
they've got kids, teens, and families are welcome
to work alongside Curry County master gardeners to
learn all about gardening.
They meet every Wednesday from 12:30 to two

(05:22):
at the Kalmiopsis
School's Garden in Brookings.
Thursdays, 10AM to noon, we got the Rowdy
Creek String Band. This is a open rehearsal,
a friendly open rehearsal for string instrument players.
Not a string instrument player, we'll drop in
and listen.
And then it's,
three on Thursdays. You got the summer LEGO
League. LEGO enthusiasts of all ages are welcome

(05:44):
to join them in the youth section for
an open build. Features weekly themes.
Then at 05:30 on Thursdays, you got the
easy flow yoga going on where it's a
free class for this class. It is recommended
that you participants be able to comfortably get
it up and down from the floor.
And then on Saturdays at 1PM, they got
the Saturday shuffle, which is Pokemon,

(06:05):
magic, and more. Players can bring their favorite
deck and play popular card games. Gamers of
all kinds are also welcome to bring their
favorite card or board games from their own
collections or browse libraries games and find a
crew to play with. Then on the second
and fourth Saturdays, 1PM, they got the teens
teach tech. You can drop by the library
annex with your device or tech questions and

(06:26):
get help from a trained cyber senior technology
mentor. The mentors are young people who have
been trained to teach technology to older adults
and are standing by to help with your
smartphone, iPad, or computer.
This serve this is a free service and
is presented in partnership with Harmony Me Music.
And then the monthly and special events they
got going on at the library on on

(06:47):
the twenty second from 10AM to 5PM, they
got brush of the coast submission deadline.
Last day to submit artwork for the new
brush of the coast art competition.
Full guidelines and info at checco library dot
o r g slash art. And then Saturday,
August 23 from two to four, they got
the upcycled tote bag workshop. Drop by and

(07:08):
learn how to easily upcycle a T shirt
and turn it into a rezoo reusable
tote bag.
You're welcome to bring your own shirt that
you'd like to turn into a stylish bag
or choose from a selection of summer reading
shirts from the past years.
And then on Wednesday,
August 27, one to 4PM, we got art
with Tori. This month, joined local artist, Tori

(07:28):
for a step by step workshop on using
gel plates to create beautiful leaf prints.
Please note these workshops are designed for crafters
18,
and spots are limited. Registration is required. Registration
opened on August 1.
On Thursday, August 28, 9AM to 2PM, they
got the Red Cross blood drive, donate blood,
and help save a life. The need for

(07:49):
blood is critical right now. Appointments recommended,
but walk ins are always welcome. Learn more
about donor eligibility
and sign up for donation appointment at redcrossblood.0rg.
You can also sign up by calling the
library and asking for Kat, the library's drug
blood drive leader.
Hey. And the book club's going on there.
On Thursday, August 21, they at 05:30PM, they

(08:12):
got the Pub Grub Book Club. This casual
book club is for adult fans of graphic
novels and takes place off-site at Misty Mountain
Brewing in Downtown Brookings.
In August, the group will read and discuss
Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick
Hovarth.
Space is limited. Registration
required.
Hey. And then on the twenty seventh, 05:30PM,

(08:32):
look back book club. In this new book
club, adults and older teens are invited to
revisit the classic books from their childhoods and
dare to ask themselves, how do they hold
up now? Are they just as good, worse,
or maybe even better than we remember?
August books will be selected on July 30,
and details will be posted to the checcolibrarycalendar.com.

(08:53):
All library led events and programs are free
to attend whether or not you have a
library card. For more info, you can go
to checkgo.librarycalendar.com.
There you go.
Hey. And then we got an an event
coming up this weekend. Another one of our
last ones of the main ones, the insider
Southern Oregon events presents Red Eye on the
River Cannabis Fest. This will be at the

(09:14):
Chetco Estuary,
located right across from the port.
This on the twenty second from 4PM it'll
run from 4PM to midnight. On the twenty
third, it'll be noon to midnight. And on
the twenty fourth, it'll be noon to ten.
There'll be vendors, live music, food featuring on
the twenty first, template, 4PM,
no soap radio,
no soap and radio at 6PM, redder than

(09:37):
red at eight,
Yak Attack at ten. On the twenty second,
they got the Odd Spells starting at noon,
Prophet Drama at two, Lee Spivey and the
Flavor, four,
Moonbow at six, Super Secret Band at eight,
and the High Step Society at ten.
Then on the twenty third, they finished off
the weekend at with Pandora at noon, Sweet

(09:57):
and Juicy at two, Love Mischief at four,
Frankie Hernandez at six, Scott Pemberton at eight,
and there this there is a fee.
There are day passes available. So there you
go. You just gotta call, I think you
can call Top Shelf in in Brookings there,
and they will be able to help you
out there. Yes. And red eye hat. Absolutely.

(10:19):
Hey. At Travel Oregon Welcome Center in Brookings
located at the Christie Field State Recreation Site,
14433
Highway 101 in Brookings is featuring on the
twenty third, 2PM, the Tony Land Band. It's
an Americana style original music.
Alright.
Hey. And now we got quotes. Hey, cousin
Bruce. Here we go. So here are a

(10:39):
few quotes from jazz musician,
Louis Satchmo Armstrong. He was born August
'1.
He says musicians don't retire. They stop when
there's no more music in them.
And there are two kinds of music, the
good and the bad. I play the good
cat. He says music is life of itself.
What would the this world be without good

(11:00):
music no matter what kind it is? And
last but not least, if you have to
ask what jazz is, you'll never know. Hey.
Hope you enjoyed this week's quotes from Louis
Armstrong
with cousin Bruce. Till next week. Have a
great one. Yeah. Very cool. The old shatsmo.
Hey. Yes. And here we go once again.
I can't say this is more important, but

(11:21):
Red Cross Blood Drive at Checo Library on
the twenty eighth from 9AM to 2PM. You
can can find out if you're eligible to
donate
and sign up for blood donation appointments at
red cross blood dot o r g. Donors
as young as 16 are eligible to give
in Oregon. The Red Cross team is also
providing free a one c testing for all
successful blood donors at this drive. So if

(11:43):
you wanna take advantage of a free health
screening and help save a life, you have
a chance to do both at the same
time this August on the twenty eighth at
the Checo Library.
Hey. They got a Renaissance Fest going on
at Inateca located at 960 Third Street in
Crescent City. On the thirtieth, it'll be from
11AM to 10PM. They got smoked turkey legs,
live music,

(12:03):
vendors. It's a full day of food, merriment,
and music, and everyone is welcome,
to dress in costume. So there you go.
And that's a little renaissance going on that
Daryl's putting on. Very cool.
Yeah. I got some good bands. He'll be
outside. So there you go. Hopefully, the weather
will hang out for him. Hey. The Czech
Republic Library is hosting its first community art

(12:24):
exhibition. Participants are invited to pick up free
artist kit at the front desk of the
library
starting on August 1 and available while supplies
last. So you might wanna check on that
by calling them first. The artist kit contains
a canvas with mounting hardware included and basic
painting supplies to create your very own masterpiece.
You can submit your painting by 5PM on

(12:45):
Friday, August 22, so just a few days
left. And then a panel of judges will
select first, second, and third place winners in
the following
age categories. They have k through fifth grade,
the tween and the teen, which is six
through twelfth grade, and then adults, which is
18.
Winners in each category will be announced on
August 25. Selected artworks, including the winners in

(13:05):
each category, will have their art displayed in
the library's Forest Room Gallery during the months
of September and October 2025.
It is not necessary to use the library's
artist kit supplies, but all entries must follow
these guidelines. You gotta have two d artwork
only, painting, drawing, collage, mixed media, digital art,
etcetera.
All entries must be flat and ready to

(13:25):
hang with appropriate
hardware, such as hooks and wires.
Maximum size is 48 inches by 60 inches
tall.
And, let's see.
Artwork must have been created in the last
three years. For more detailed list of rules
and guidelines, visit checolibrary.0rg/art,
or stop by the library's front desk with

(13:45):
any questions.
Hey. And we got a partnership for the
performing arts who's presenting pianist Claire Hognakji
at
Seventh Day Adventist Church 102 Park Avenue in
Brookings. This will be happening on the seventh
at 3PM. You can purchase tickets at ppadelnorth.0rg.

(14:06):
It's Cascadia Pickleball Zone
located at 16185
Highway 101 South. That's that new building in
Harbor.
It presents,
Monday at 11AM, pickleball yogas.
Let's see. So Monday is 11AM, then Wednesdays
is 8AM to 9AM, and then yoga, Thursdays,
8AM
to 9AM,

(14:27):
so an hour, and then Fridays, 10AM to
eleven. So there you go. Get some pickleball
yoga on at Cascadia Pickleball Zone.
And now we got a bit of real
history with Bushwacker Bruce. That's right.
Right. Good day, mates.
Bushwacker Bruce here, and welcome to this week's
Beer Wheel of History for you and all
these pleasure. Did you know that sticky rice
was used in the Great Wall Of China?

(14:48):
It's true, and here's the story. During China's
Ming Dynasty, 1368
to 1644,
builders discovered an extraordinary secret could help the
Great Wall Of China stand for centuries,
sticky rice porridge mixed with their mortar.
Scientists of Zay Zing University found that when
added to slate lime, a compound called amylopectin

(15:09):
in the rice created
an incredibly durable paste. Well, it's innovative.
Mortar helped the wall withstand earthquake, storms, and
invasion for over six hundred years. Well, the
rice enhanced mortar proved so effective that it
was used throughout the Ming Dynasty's most well
preserved sections of the Great Wall. Modern analysis
shows that these ancient builders had stumbled upon

(15:29):
a remarkable chemical reaction.
The sticky voice's unique properties formed a super
strong composite
material that's still intact today. This breakthrough came
at a cost, though. Using food supplies for
construction led to some decent descent among workers
who saw their rations being mixed into the
building materials
instead of feeding hungry laborers. Well, I hope
you enjoyed this week's bit of real history.

(15:51):
You're truly push wacker bruce. Until next time,
always keep it real.
Alright.
So we got SWAC has a so SWAC
spring classes are going on. Southwestern
Oregon Community College offers a variety of classes

(16:13):
this spring for credit and for personal interest
on a range of topics. Popular fitness classes
include low impact aerobics,
better bones and balance, tai chi, and yoga.
Explore new skills in the color drawing or
American sign language class.
Learn glass fusing techniques and create a colorful
dish in the new fused glass basics class,

(16:33):
and more. Southwestern Oregon Community College
leads and inspires lifelong
learning through its campuses on the South Oregon
Coast in Coos and Curry Counties. For more
information, you can call Curry Campus at (541)
813-1667
or visit s0cc.edu.
Hey. And the Gold Beast Chess Club is

(16:54):
happening at the First Chapter Coffee House located
at 929325
Ellensburg Avenue in Gold Beach. This is happening
on Saturdays, 10AM to 03:30PM.
The Gold Beach Chess Club is a free
non dues community chess club,
which is open to anyone who wishes to
participate. They have adult and scholastic chess players
in attendance. They do casual games, practice chess

(17:14):
tournaments for trip for adults and scholastic players.
They also hold chess lessons and even run
a blindfold chess challenge at their weekly meetings.
Bring your own set and board if you
have them. Limited extras available on hand,
casual chess, game reviews, practice chess tournaments, and
blindfold chess challenges.
For info, you can contact Sean at [e-mail].

(17:39):
And then KCIW's got their soapbox series going
on as KCIW
is giving folks a chance to speak their
mind on a show called the KCIW
soapbox.
Basically, KCIW is offering two minutes of airtime
to anyone who has something to say. There
are a few rules, of course. No cussing,
no slandering, or no advertising.
But other than that, folks can share what's
on their mind. The studio is open every

(18:01):
Wednesday from two to three for time people
to come in and record.
Hey. And Legends Arcade is presenting trading card
game night every first Wednesday of the month
from five to 8PM And with magic
Magic the Gathering, UGO, Pokemon, and more, you
can sling spells, summon monsters,
trade, or battle with local players.

(18:22):
And then game night at the whimsical griffin
located at at 615 Checo Avenue right next
to the Redwood Theater is happening on Tuesdays
and Fridays from five to nine. Magic the
Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, and more boat games.
And meals on wheels, volunteers needed. If you'd
like to do something that'll make you and
those you help very happy, if you'd like
to do something to help give back to

(18:43):
the community you love, if you'd like to
help out your fellow human beings,
then Meals on Wheels is looking for you.
By delivering a hot meal to those who
are home ridden, you not only help someone
who is hungry, but you also bring a
bit of kindness into their lives, a friendly
face for them to see every day, and
social contact they may not have otherwise.
There are three routes that deliver hot meals

(19:05):
to about 60 seniors
on a daily basis. Each route takes about
one and a half hours.
You can talk volunteer by the day, the
week, biweekly, bimonthly, even if it is just
one day a week, one day a month,
whatever works for you. Every little bit helps.
If you're interested in helping in this great
cause for the community, you can contact Meals
on Wheels via the CHEKO activity center, which

(19:27):
is (541)
469-6822.
And then the Brookings Harbor at Boy Scouts
of America,
scouting for new troop members always.
Boys and girls are invited. Troop thirty two
and troop forty thirty two are now accepting
new scouts as well as adults interested in
volunteering.
Scouts are eligible to,

(19:47):
join the troops from fifth grade to age
17.
Adults are able to volunteer as long as
they're over 21 years old and are able
to pass a background check and willing to
spend about an hour and a half completing
a youth protection training course. They meet at
Scout Hall from seven to 08:30PM
every Monday
night except on holidays. You can come meet
the troops and learn more about what the

(20:08):
scouts can help you achieve. Scout Hall is
located at 414 Azalea Park Road in Brookings.
Troop thirty two scout master is Mark Hagelin.
(541)
661-2749.
And troop forty thirty two is scoutmaster,
Rebecca Wilson.
(707)
951-3647.

(20:29):
And then the Curry Public Library,
94341
Third Street in Gold Beach is having a
Memory Cafe Curry.
Memory Cafe Curry will meet the third Wednesday
of every month from 10:30 to noon at
Curry Public Library in Gold Beach. To register
for the program, you can email [e-mail]

(20:50):
or call (541)
247-7246.
A memory cafe is an informal social gathering
for older adults living with memory loss and
their care partners. Care partners may include but
are not limited to spouses, siblings,
children, or friends whose social lives are often
just as affected as their loved ones. Merry
cafes are designed to be a casual stress

(21:12):
free gathering to allow care partners the opportunity
to relax and socialize with others in this
same situation.
Memory Cafe will be staffed by qualified social
service provider library staff and volunteers.
Hey. And the queers and allies of Brookings
get together at the Checo Library Force Room
will be happening on the third Saturdays of

(21:33):
the month from 2PM to 4PM,
ages nine to 19, hosted by Southern Oregon
Coast Pride.
The Brookings Recorder Ensemble Me is looking for
people to join them in the exploration
and enjoyment of playing music for the recorder.
They meet at the Checo activity center on
Wednesdays from one to 02:30PM.

(21:54):
You can bring your recorder and a music
stand. Music will be provided.
And then we got the community kitchen schedule
here. Mondays at Saint Timothy's, noon to one.
Tuesdays at Saint Timothy's, noon to one. Wednesdays
at the Star of the Sea Catholic Church,
noon to one. Thursdays at the Presbyterian Church,
noon to one. Fridays at the Lutheran Church,
noon to one. And then the first, third,

(22:15):
and fifth Saturdays at Saint Timothy's,
noon to one.
Second and fourth Saturdays, you're at the Church
of the Nazarene, noon to one, and Sundays
at Saint Timothy's, three to four. You can
also find the community's kitchen schedule at kciw.0rg.
Alright. Okay. One more time with the American
Red Cross, Curry County blood drives. The need

(22:37):
for blood is constant, and sometimes that need
becomes critical. Since the beginning of the year,
hundreds of blood drives have been canceled, and
more than 16,000
blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected due
to severe winter weather and wildfires.
That's why the American Red Cross needs you
to make an appointment to give blood. You
can call +1 800

(22:59):
or visit redcrossblood.0rg.
Give something that means something. Give blood.
Alright. Well, there you go. I just gave
the whole scoop on everything. If you wanna
if you've got an event out out there
going on
and you would like us to report it
on here on the insider report or as
as I said, have it put in the
insider Southern Oregon Entertainment newspaper,

(23:21):
all you gotta do is send me, in
if if you're gonna send me a poster,
send it in a PNG or a JPEG
form,
and you can email it to [e-mail],
and I will make sure that gets in
for you. And anything I put in the
paper usually comes to the radio show as
long as it's local, and,

(23:41):
there you go. That's all we need. And
bands, same thing with you. If you wanna
get your stuff in the paper and or,
on the inside of a report or both,
All you gotta do is send it to
[e-mail].
And one good thing before we get going
here,
I will also say that, I finally
I got
the double dose duo music and mayhem sound

(24:01):
thing five years in the making.
I don't know how many scripts I've written,
how many of them done comedy,
the whole nine yards, but I finally got
yeah. Tom Sheets is gonna help me out,
and me and him are going to put
together. We've started our rehearsal last week. So
that's something that's gonna be happening, and we
hope to be playing here this winter.
And it's gonna be just music and mayhem.
You know? Some great songs and a little

(24:21):
comedy thrown in for some good measure.
And, yeah, that's gonna be happening. We're working
on it now, so I'm really happy about
that. Like I said, five years in the
making.
Well, that's it. It's time to close out
this week's show. Before I go, I'd like
to give a shout out to our fearless
producers, Ray and Tom, for all the great
work each week helping us bring our show
to the airwaves.
And thank you all for tuning in to

(24:41):
this week's insider report, and please make sure
to tune in on a daily basis to
KCIW one hundred point seven FM and catch
all the fine shows they have to offer.
You can listen to all the show podcasts,
including the insider report, by going to kciw.0rg,
and you can check out the live streaming
that's available as well. Now most of the
info for this week's show came from the
Insider Southern Oregon Entertainment newspaper. You can read

(25:04):
more by going to the insider southern oregon
dot com where you will also find link
to the insider reports. He killed two birds
in one stone. And until next week, this
is cousin Bruce Ellis signing off. Please support
local businesses. Keep it real and spread the
love and peace every chance you get. And,
hey, I'll see you out there.
Bam.

(25:24):
It was a lone band, but it was
a band.

(26:24):
For music credits for the preceding show, go
to kciw.org/credits.