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The Langlois Lions Club is again hosting an event: "Get Rockin in Langlois", a small town fair for rock aficionados and beach lovers on Saturday, April 19th- 9 am-5 pm. at the Lions Club, 48136 Floras Lake Loop. This is our third , now annual event, and if the previous two give us any indication, the fair is going to be wonderful again.

Admission is free with donations appreciated and/or to buy raffle tickets. This year, two different raffle baskets with similar contents will be featured. These raffles are made possible by donations from local businesses and artisans, and the on-site vendors. Alll children get a selection of a polished agate to take home and enjoy.

The main features: Speakers: Geoff Ogle and Matt Vegar: "Tutorial on Rock Identification" 9 am -10 am. Kent Gibson, renown fossil expert- national Katherine Palmer Award for avocational paleontology: " My Fossil Journey." 10:30 am. -11: 30 am. Cody Easom: " How to Make the Best of Rock Tumbling", 1:30 am -2:30pm.

The fossil/rock experts will be on hand all day long. The fourth expert, K Thomas Myers, author of the pocket guide "Agates of the Oregon Coast," will bring a display of samples for visitors to view and touch. . You are invited to bring in your mystery rocks and fossils ( limit of 3 )and see if the experts can be stumped or not. More features: great selection of vendors with beach-themed products such as art, jewelry, and plants. Other Demonstrations Bob Vernal: zen rock stacking which opportunity to practice outside to make small arches, Heidi Foss, also expert rock stacking and fish printing for children ( and adults if room available) , and Calvin Davis: Cabochon cutting There is also . ID rock game and an opportunity to buy durable stickers featuring the Oregon Coast and more. .


A special lunch unique to our event: a red lentil soup-Mercimek Çorbasi -a Turkish favorite, with pita & hummus, & small salad for suggested donation of $6.00. Rave reviews past two years.

The event also provides the opportunity for people to meet and greet other like-minded people, maybe, even a bit of show and tell. Please follow the FB page " Rockin' in Langlois" for more information such as vendor details a they become available. Otherwise, contact D. McDermott: call 541 348 2507, text 541 251 1530 or FB message.

The Langlois Lions Club is hosting a benefit Chili Feed and Dessert Auction Saturday, March 22th from 5 pm- 7-pm. Dessert auction @ 6pm sharp. The event is is located at the Lions Club: 48136 Floras Lake Loop. It is very easy to find, only a few blocks off Hwy 101 just south of Langlois. The dinner offering is a bowl of tasty chili, home -made corn bread and coleslaw. Vegetarian option available. Coffee, tea, water and punch is included. The suggested donation is $7/ per serving.

This event’s proceeds will go towards our Pacific High School scholarship and building upgrade funds. The auction is often the most fun part of the event with everyone leaving happy even if outbid for the desserts. You can also visit our beautiful ADA compliant bathrooms even if you don’t need to. The new kitchen counter tops are also just absolutely gorgeous. These two project and others were made possible by The Ford Family Foundation. In addition, selective works of local artists will be on display with most available for sale. 

The community members have been so supportive of our fund-raising events. It is very appreciated. We hope this neighborly tradition continues with donations of one's favorite dessert. If you can not attend, desserts may still be dropped off at the Lions Club, preferably around 5 pm. Pick-up of desserts can also be arranged.

For more info: contact 541 348 2242