Protecting Democracy: A Civics Workshop will be January 21, 2pm at The Barn Community Center, in Bandon. This non-partisan workshop will provide the basics of the election process at a local level. We invite and encourage all to attend, whether you are new to voting or have never missed an election. This is an opportunity to brush up on the…
BIG’s First Membership Meeting by KT Twenty-five people, enthusiastic and determined about the mission of the Bandon Inclusivity Group, gathered November 2 for the organization’s first membership meeting. Those present included not only current and prospective BIG members, but others representing Bandon Good Troublemakers and Indivisible of North Curry County. It was decided that a modest membership fee will be…
Children’s Books Donated to South Coast Head Start Program The South Coast Head Start program provides early childhood education and support in Coos and Curry county communities. There’s 13 sites, with 16 classrooms. To read more about this valuable program, check out their website: https://www.orcca.us/head-start BIG was able to provide sets of 4 books from our 2023 Children’s Cultural Books Program…
BIG Book Club meets Thursday November 16 from 3:30 to 5:00 pm Join us for a discussion of the book American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America by Chris Hedges, published in 2007. This non-fiction book profiles the rise of an American Christian right, and argues that the politically active bloc possesses the features of a fascist movement…
Join us at BIG’s Business Meeting on November 2nd at 5:30pm The Bandon Inclusivity Group is becoming a membership organization. As a member of BIG, you have voting rights, helping to guide leadership, programs, future goals, and other efforts. Meet with us in person or by Zoom on Thursday November 2 at 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The meeting will be…
AND… IT’S A WRAP! This summer’s Children’s Cultural Books Program: -received $1,800 in grant money from Coos County Cultural Coalition, Oregon Cultural Trust, and South Coast Equity Coalition -staged four free events -distributed free books to children attending the events as well as complete sets of the four books to local organizations, such as the Head Start programs in Coos…
You Are Invited. We welcome you to BIG’s business meeting Wednesday, October 4, 4:45-6:00 pm, in the Sprague Room of Bandon Public Library. The meeting will follow the BIG Book Club meeting. Come ready to consider ideas for BIG’s new season of activism. We will discuss possible collaboration with Curry County’s Indivisible, South Coast Equity Coalition, and the Rural Organizing…
BIG Book Club Has Outgrown Logan Room! Meeting Wednesday, October 4, in the Sprague Room, Bandon Public Library. On Thursday, September 21, fifteen people gathered in the Logan Room of Bandon Public Library for the initial meeting of this season’s BIG Book Club. Fifteen is the maximum allowed in the Logan Room. Since our chosen time on the third Thursday…
Upcoming Events: Demonstrations, Peace Circles, Book Club News Demonstrations for peace, justice, and equity continue Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm and Fridays 2-3 pm on the corner of 42-S and Highway 101. Signs provided. Come help spread the love! Peace Circles meditations are every Tuesday from 4:45 to 5:45pm. Please email info@BandonInclusivityGroup.com to obtain the Zoom link and specify if you wish…
Send Us Your Suggestions For Projects That Support Diversity & Equity in Bandon. BIG is seeking your ideas for community projects. What needs do you see in Bandon? What are some solutions that you would like to see? As we contemplate the coming year and plan proposals to grant-making agencies your perspectives and proposals will be invaluable. BIG has the…
Can You Sing Head And Shoulders, Knees And Toes in Korean? BIG Volunteers Can! Bandon resident, Bev Min, was one more gem that sparkled during this summer’s Children’s Cultural Book Program. On August 12 Bev led not only children but also our adult volunteers in celebrating Korean culture, language, and food in the Sprague Room of Bandon Library. Bev was…
Upcoming Events The South Coast Equity Coalition will hold its monthly meeting at the Bandon Library on August 16th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. This meeting is hybrid (in-person / online) and open to the public. Join virtually on Zoom:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89146230296Meeting ID: 891 4623 0296 BIG invites all readers of our blog, newsletter, and interested members of the Bandon community to stand…
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